First, let me start by saying thank you to everyone for their texts, phone calls and emails. I'm sorry for not taking phone calls, but frankly I don't think I can talk about what is going on in person over and over again. Working on staying strong for my girl, and so far haven't fallen apart. That being said, it has really bolstered my spirits knowing that there are so many of you out there praying and thinking about us.
It has been a really great weekend overall thanks to our wonderful family. Saturday Tessa was in a ton of pain and was taking Oxycodone every four hours; not really moving, and feeling pretty awful. However, our personal angels Auntie Katie, and her cousins Sam and Elle came over. Katie brought her kitchen and set up on the floor and made chocolate cupcakes with pink frosting with Tessa. Sam and Elle spent hours playing with Tessa, entertaining her and making sure she was drinking enough. Pretty sure there are some beautiful white wings hiding under those girls' shirts. With her cousins' tender ministrations Tessa's day was so much more enjoyable, and it was wonderful to see her smile.
(From left: Samantha, Elle, Tessa, Mommy, Noni, Auntie Katie)
Today (Sunday) Tessa woke up feeling really good. She hasn't taken any pain meds in 28 hours and she was in wonderful spirits (I'm pretty sure that it was spending the previous day with her cousins that was such good medicine). We celebrated her birthday today with Aunie Katie, Uncle Marc, Sam and Elle, Auntie Julie, Haley and Alyssa, and Rob and his sweet girls Chloe and Callie. Tessa had more attention than she knew what to do with.
Cupcakes!
(Haley, Samantha, Tessa, Callie)
Tomorrow is the big day. We'll be heading back to the hospital at 11 and Tessa will be getting her biopsy which will determine the course of treatment. I will do my best to keep everyone updated to the results, which we may not get until Tuesday. I am anticipating that Tessa will be admitted to the hospital tomorrow, and we are packing our bags in preparation for a long stay.
Pray extra hard for her tomorrow.
Squeezing my eyes tight, flexing every muscle in my body and hoping with all my might for good news. Happy Birthday tomorrow Tessa. She's got something that's colorful and floats coming tomorrow and a package on Tuesday. Keep an eye out. Love you guys!!!
ReplyDeletePraying very hard that all new will be goid news!!! Sweet treats are on their way, Making sure this month is all about celebrating her!!! We love u guys and will be praying as long as needed!!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you guys all day tomorrow. I LOVE the cupcake floor picnic! What a lucky girl to have such wonderful family. Be brave Tessa girl (& Mama and Dada too!) You are all so strong!
ReplyDeleteSending MANY prayers and hugs! And of course birthday wishes galore!!!
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