It has been quiet here recently. After having been given the ok from Keira's doctors to resume normal activities we have slowly been reintroducing Keira to the outside world. She has had the opportunity to play with other kids, play with rocks, go swimming and do other things that for a while we had to be careful with (if we let her do them at all). Keira seems to be taking all this in stride. She's not sure she likes the church nursery, but who can blame her. She's had so many strangers poking and prodding her that it's hard to blame her for being a little nervous when she sees someone new.
We have discovered that Keira minds her puppets better than she minds us. She has become fairly good at pointing to different parts of her body (eyes, ears, nose) when asked to, however she will only do it if she feels like it. Now, if her puppet asks her to point to her ears, she gladly jumps up, points to her ears, giggles, and then gives her puppet a kiss. Amazingly this works for talking too. Today her puppet asked her to say APPLE - and she said it for the very first time. Whenever we ask her to say something, she just looks at us like we're crazy. (Who's the one following the commands of a puppet - huh?)
We are trying to resume life as normal also. Erin will be resuming a full schedule next week and the school year begins on Wednesday. Even as we make these transitions, we know that we will never feel "normal." Life is not as simple as it used to be.
Keira should be getting more tests next week. Please continue to pray that her tumor is shrinking. Please also continue to pray for the other children fighting this terrible disease. Many are not as fortunate as Keira has been. As always, we are grateful for the support and prayers you share with us.
Jason, Erin and Keira Grace
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3/9/2008 - Celebrating one year from diagnosis
Stylin at the Easter Egg Hunt!
2 years and I still love cake!
First trip to the zoo - a great reward after a long day at Childrens!
- and I even got to hold a bird!
I see how long it's taking mommy to get through - I'd better get started now!
PIGTAILS!
First day of school with best friend Ellie
How am I going to stick this landing?
The Fam
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Thank you so much for allowing us to pray for you and for posting. We are still praying for her! And Erin, I love the hair, it's sassy!
"Life is not as simple as it used to be."
AMEN to that!
I am so happy for you all and cant wait for the day that we to can start doing normal things again - wow - sounds like music to our ears! Our prayers and thoughts are always with you and we thank you for your prayers for our Deqlan to! God Bless
Samm
Im so glad to hear things going well - wow - normal sounds so good - i cant wait to do normal things with Deqlan again! We continue to pray for Keira and we thank you for your prayers to!
God Bless
Samm
It's GREAT to see how well Keira is doing. Thanks for keeping us posted!
Hi Bowman family! Your blog is outstanding!
I remember meeting Keira that day before her first round of chemo in the playroom. She is such a darling, precious, beautiful baby girl! And, our God is good- look how far she already come... and what an awesome testimony she has been to others at such a young age.
We keep Keira in our prayers, as well as all the children on the 10th floor at CMC.
That is great about being able to "get back to normal" so to speak. We know all about that. Summer and Claire picked up right where they left off. And, they both love playdates- so keep us in mind.
Sincerely, The Simons family- Andrea, Brad, Summer, and Claire
Thanks for writing this.
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