Sunday Update

Maddy had a pretty good week. She was able to Skype most days with her class which was GREAT! The steroids are starting to really kick in. Maddy is hungry all the time and has lots of aches and pains. She is also tired. Getting up and "going to school" really wiped her out each day. Her treatment on Thursday was uneventful which we like. Her immune system has rebounded for the time being, so hopefully she can get "out" a little. She has another treatment this coming Thursday and then on Friday, we go to the University of Michigan to meet with the bone marrow transplant team (this was changed from Monday). We were told to expect a two hour meeting and we have to bring Maddy. We are just trying to mentally prepare for this meeting right now.

On a positive note, there is going to be a St. Baldrick's event in Archbold on March 14th. (http://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/eventid/4276/eventyear/2011)

The ladies organizing the event are honoring Maddy. When the Archbold High School Boys' Basketball team heard about this, they decided they wanted to do something so they are going to have a pledge drive this Monday - Wednesday. On Wednesday, the team will be buzzing their heads. Depending on how much they raise, there may be a couple of other people who have to do the same. We'll let you know... : )