


Bianca had lots and lots of fun!
At the beginning of June 2007, Bianca was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or ALL for short. This was approximately 2 weeks before she turned 4. The diagnosis turned our world upside down and we were completely devastated. Not only did we have to make a lot of adjustments and changes, but we did not have the luxury of time to make those decisions, it was simply a matter of jump in and do what we needed to do.
This blog is about Bianca and her treatment as well as some of the things the family gets up to.
We are constantly amazed at the courage Bianca shows throughout the process and how she just does what she needs to without complaining. She is just a typical four year old who loves being a big sister to Caitlyn (born February 2007).
It is a bit of a bitter-sweet experience: Every day that we get through is a day that we won, it is a day closer to the final day of treatment, but it was also a day that we lost, a day where Bianca couldn’t do what she used to do or perhaps couldn’t see a friend because of her low levels.
But we made the decision that we would remain positive and that we would run this race one step at a time.
2 comments:
Hi Lea,
Wow, you guys sure have been busy and having lots of fun, by the looks of things. I loved Bianca's Little Red Riding hood basket. Bianca is so impressive with her writing.
And a big belated Happy Birthday from us. I'm glad you had such a lovely day.
Take care,
Bridget and Pete
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/peterpirie
How beautiful Bianca looks dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood! And a special red poncho from her Grandma from so far away. It certainly must be special to her. Sounds like you and your family have been having lots of fun these days. It also appears to me that Bianca does very well with her writing and forming of letters! And I couldn't sign off with out saying a very Happy Birthday to a very special person. Hope it was wonderful regardless of how many candles were on your cake!!
Thinking of you and Bianca
Rosemary NY USA
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