We finally got our winter deep freeze. Starting January 16th we dropped into the –30 range and basically stayed there for a week. The kids were late for school each morning as they waited for Jennifer to come back each day to take them to school. It was just too cold to go outside and walk to school. With the wind chills we were in the –40 area. We can’t complain this year. We have had pretty good weather and this was the first really nasty week.
Karlee had clinic day on January 17th. It was an afternoon appointment so she gets to go to school in the morning.Just after noon they headed up there for a 1:30 appointment. Of course when the weather get cold everyone who works at the hospital parks in the parkade so getting a parking spot took a little extra time. Karlee was just getting an exam and some chemo in her port so she didn’t get a room or a bed. They got to see a new fellow and she was concerned about the scheduling. When they delayed Karlee and then she coded she waited almost a week and a half to have her scheduled procedure and chemo. Then they decided to not alter her other appointments so her time between appointments was only 2.5 weeks instead of the normal 28 days. Once they got everything figured out she had her chemo and they were on their way. Jennifer has started donating 2 pairs of slippers a month to the unit or clinic. She gives them to Child Life and they find someone who would like them and who they would fit. Hopefully this is something the kids in the unit will enjoy.Karlee has been struggling a little with the new level of chemo. She really needs her afternoon nap now as the chemo seems to take a little more out of her on a daily basis.
Ryley and Jennifer went to their first winter cub camp together. Fortunately the weather cooperated and it wasn't too cold, but was still cold enough to have snow and feel like a winter camp. They both survived quite well and determined that our new winter sleeping bags are not for a winter camp where you sleep inside. Ryley had a great time and really enjoyed himself, but didn't get much sleep.We have been busy with the kids school over the last couple of weeks. I had a meeting with Karlee’s teacher to help plan out the Kindergarten’s Day’s of Generosity Campaign this year. Every year they pick a charity and collect items for that charity. This year they are collecting items to help the Kids Cancer Care Foundation and specifically Camp Kindle. We went and did a presentation to the entire school about the camp and what they need and Ashlee from KCC said a few words too. It is exciting to see what they can collect and how they can see a tangible result to their charitable work.
We have also been talking with the school about the upcoming head shave we are organizing. I have been growing my hair and beard since June and Ryely has been growing his hair since September. Our goal is to raise $3,000 as a pair and $20,000 as a group. We are going to partner with the school and hold the head shave on Friday May 25th with the school dance! We are very excited and are hoping to raise a ton of money for the Kid Cancer Care Foundation. Right now we are at 11 people getting their heads shaved and are hoping to get a bunch more! The school is hoping to have a few staff members go bald and raise some money.If you would like to shave your head please send me an e-mail at ronlewis@telusplanet.net. If you would like to donate to Ryley and I you can do so online at https://secure.csfm.com/kidscancer/shaveyourlidforakid/pledge/index.php?participant_id=746992561327074991
Ryley’s hockey team has finally found their stride and has won their last 2 games in epic battles with the kids showing some great determination and effort! Hopefully they can continue this through the end of the year.
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