Kentucky Update

The last three weeks have flown by at such an amazing pace that I am just feeling crazy. Christmas was a very nice time spent with Sean & Jo, Ben & Val and all the kids. Matt's parents came to visit and the kids of course loved their time with them. It was a full house for sure but we had so much fun. It snowed over the last few days and the kids thought it was great!! It was a really pretty sight.
I got a horrible stomach flu with a high fever last week and we were praying that ben would not catch it. He seems to have gotten a touch of it but nothing as bad as what I went through so we are blessed that he did not have to stay at the hospital.
Ben is doing well with this phase of treatment that he started three weeks ago. He finished his second round of steroids two days ago and his appetite is starting to go down again. Ben did not gain as much weight as the first time he was on them but he is a little chubby this time. Monday and today Ben had to have his ANC checked because his next Chemo session that was scheduled for this upcoming Monday could be done. Unfortunately his count was not high enough so he will not be having a treatment on Monday. We will have to get his count checked again everyday until it comes up high enough. It is sad that he will have to have his finger poked everyday but he is a little trooper. He also loves to get suckers, but he never forgets to bring one home for Olivia. Such a thoughtful little guy :)

I will be coming to Phoenix with Olivia on the 25th thru the 1st. I have some work to do to prepare the business for the tax season. I am sad it will be so short a time but I am hoping to visit many of our phoenix family and friends. We miss you so much and still feel so supported with all the lovely messages and emails and notes we get in the mail. We do have a new phone number and mailing address so if you want to update our info drop me an email at babybearden1@hotmail.com and I will send you our info.

Love always Jamie

Love you all Jamie