such a relief!

so, sofie's blood levels are all good! they think the fainting resulted from over-medicating and dehydration. getting the admixture right for her nausea is one of many challenges especially initially. combine that with the nausea making it nearly impossible for her to take in fluids, and you have a real dilemma.

also, one of the counter indications (how on earth any chemotherapy is not counter indicative is food for thought) for cisplatin (one of the most virulent of all chemo) is possible detriment to the heart, but an ekg showed no ill effects! so she is actually doing very well, and she ate today. alot! hooray, hooray, hooray!

today was a stressful one, and the relief is just as intense. thanks for all your prayers!

geoff

Oct. 6th AM

well, sofie passed out this morning on her way from the bathroom back to bed. bonnie, who has been with her minute to minute, was in bed with sofie who got up to go to the bathroom. moments later bonnie hears a thud and subsequently finds sofie collapsed in the hallway (i believe) luckily with no damage except to a lip. they've gone to the hospital where they drew blood to find if it's dehydration or a blood issue. we'll keep you posted--geoff

Coach Lauren

I recently talked to Lauren Sanford on the phone, and she noted that she was feeling bummed she could not be in town to see Sofie. This picture is for her, because as our favorite white witch, who we wolvies simply loved (in Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe 3 years ago), and a fabulous Dance Team Coach, we know you are thinking about Sofie and everyone. Much Love.

Super Seniors

This is a picture from this past summer. Another lake day, but it includes Lindsay T., Siobhan C., Sarah F., and Brenna B...some other dancer friends and Brenna who have already graduated. We went to String Lake, and went swimming. It was FREEEEZZZINNNGG!!! Push through Sof Gof, like we did in the cold water last summer!

Monday Report (Oct 5)

Sof slept most of the day but did have more coherent moments when she opened her eyes. Still hasnt been able to get on her feet. Brookies flight flew to Jax last night and then back to SLC due to weather so she came back to spend another day with Sofie. Maybe tomorrow will be the day Sof is able to get out of bed without being sick. For about 30 minutes this morn she became emotional, reality setting in... but we are pushing through and tomorrow will be a better day as the med starts to wear off and the chemo flushes out. We dont know when we will departing back to Jackson but thats ok, we are in good hands. Bonnie

Love the new pix!! That is happiness. We are out of the hospital as of noon today.... I dont believe Sofie remembers leaving the hospital or getting to grandma's house. She will stay on anti- nausea meds for another 24 hours, again every 2 hours through the night, which will keep her sleepy. Dont know exactly when we'll return back to Jackson. Its really depends on her. Her team of care-givers has warned us against school, church, airports and public areas in general. Being sequestered at home will definately cause her sadness... little social bug that she is. We will welcome visitors who are extremely well and wash-up before theyenter her space.

Thanx Bert for the darling photos... you're hired! If anyone with website experience knows how to put permanent photos on her template (ya know the kind that dont scroll down and get lost!) let me know.

You have given us so much, in so many little, big and varied ways and we love all (even strangers) who have taken an interest in her illness and care. Bonnie

Laugh

We've come to rely on the word Laugh because we cannot forget to do so. This is a summer lake picture of some of the girls. Remember to Laugh. It's the best.