Moving On

Well first thing's first. CONNOR'S CANCER CHECK UP WAS ALL CLEAR!!!!!!! I can't tell you what a relief that was. He goes back December 31 for his next 6 month check. We did get some sad news however at his check up. Dr. DiPaola, Connor's beloved oncologist, is moving to Denver, CO. Connor has very serious trust issues and I don't know how this is going to work for him but hopefully he will take to his new oncologist. Dr. DiPaola is an amazing dr. and Denver is very lucky to be getting him. How many doctors would actually drive 100 miles, on his own birthday with his entire family of 6, to celebrate one of many patients' coming off of treatment? He did that. And they even stayed well into the evening and talked with all of us after the rest of the guests had left. Dr. DiPaola, you will truly be missed. Thank you for saving my son's life.

Now more big news. My divorce is finally over and done with. The judge signed on July 29 while I was with the kiddos in the Ozarks. I can't even tell you what a relief it is to have that over, especially before school starts. The house is starting to become mine and the kids' and it is looking very nice. My first two plans are to get the invisible fence put in for Guinness and to get my upstairs floors done. Those two things should be happening in the next few weeks. None of that would happen though without the help of Terry. At this point I really don't know what I would do without him. Right when Rex moved out we noticed that my water heater was leaking and the water was spilling into the family room underneath the carpet. Terry pulled off the trim and pulled up the carpet and helped me dry it out. Then he talked with the plumber and was able to help me get a great deal on a new heater and installation. I probably saved close to $200 because of him. Thanks Baby!!!
The boys are having so much fun with him too. Connor is becoming a more confident kiddo especially. He is now begging to go outside so he can play, get this, FOOTBALL!! Terry is teaching him how to throw and kick the football. The first time Connor picked up the ball we couldn't believe how well he threw it. Then he asked Terry to show him how and it has been all about going outside ever since. Very nice to see. Not once has he been scared of bees, wasps, storms or anything while we have been out.

Cameron is soooooo ready to be in school. That child plays harder than anyone I have ever seen. He comes in at night as filthy as anyone could possibly be. I LOVE it. He loves playing with the other kids and they all adore him. He is an amazingly well adjusted child considering all he has had to deal with.

Kyla is as bossy as ever. Hard to believe she is going to be three next month. She is sooooo independent and talks nonstop from the time she gets up to the time she goes to bed. She is so cute and so fun. Not sure how we did without her for so long. She also idolizes Cameron. I am not so sure that is a good thing though.

So as you can see things are moving along pretty well. Things are tight and sometimes stressful but I know it will get better and we will be okay. I start my masters program in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to getting back to school. My first class will meet on Saturdays so that is nice.

Love to all.
Cheers!
Amy