Monday, October 29, 2007

October 31, 2007

The rest of Keira's tests came back today and look good. This means she will be getting her port out in a couple of weeks, we are still waiting on the exact date. This feels like a big step to us. Within the next month, Keira will stop taking antibiotics on a regular basis to prevent infections, she will have her port removed, and she will be able to start catching up on the vaccines she missed over the past 9 months. We hear stories and watch those that we know fighting this battle, and we have seen where there was no evidence of disease, only to have a tragic relapse. We will never be able to feel safe, but right now we are at the best possible place we could be and for that we are very grateful.

We want to extend a huge thank you to all of you. When Keira was diagnosed, Erin took time off work and medical expenses accumulated rapidly. We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity from family and friends, but also from many we haven't met. We want to share with you that your generosity allowed us to be with Keira when she needed us most, without having to give thought to how we were going to pay for her treatment. As we look and plan for the future, and sort through the bills from the past 9 months, we are so happy to say that your generosity met our needs exactly. THANK YOU!!! We will never be able to repay each of you, but hope that one day we will be able to do the same for someone else in our shoes.

In light of all this good news, we feel a celebration is called for. We would like to hold a party in honor of Keira and her brave fight, and to honor all of you who have supported us emotionally, financially, and spiritually through this. We have a couple of dates in mind but won't be able to finalize plans until after we have her surgery date, so check back later!

Thank you for walking with us through this.

Jason, Erin, and Keira Grace

9 comments:

Miss Mommy said...

Yea!!! I am so glad for your family and will pray for continued health.

Josh and Emily Malone (& Rebekah)

Anonymous said...

Fantastic!!!

EmilyAnne said...

Just imagine me screaming, "YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!"

Unknown said...

This is a huge milestone. Praise God.

Anonymous said...

Ditto on what Randy said - Praise God! That is such great news about Keira. What an adorable Halloween pic! She makes the perfect little flower :-)

Love,
Michelle Gross

James W said...

Wow. That is such great news. Thanks for letting us walk this journey with you.

James & Melody

Anonymous said...

We are over joyed with your wonderful news! All Glory to God! Keira is in our prayers and thoughts daily and we are so very proud of her! What a beautiful little girl she is indeed! Have a wouderful time with her at her party and celebrate each second and know that we are with you in spirit.God BLess. All our Love, Megan (Aunt to Deqlan)and Family, South Africa.

Anonymous said...

HOORAY!!!!!! We are so happy to read this news. I know just what you mean about things never really being over - but also feeling the peace of being in a good spot right now. I will always pray that Keira remains healthy...and you are right, she is the cutest flower ever!!

Hugs, hope, prayers and support forever,
Karen and the whole Jacobs family

The Preister's said...

That is an awesome idea! We had the exact same thought! We were hoping to do a big outdoor party while the weather was so nice...but think we might do something early next sping. Great mind think alike! Maybe we can get party ideas from each other!

I am SO happy to hear her news! and what a cutie for Halloween!!

About Me

At the age of 10 months, Keira was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma. She has completed 4 rounds of chemotherapy and 2 surgeries. She has had a wonderful response to therapy and now has only a small mass left in her chest.

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

Keira's first cake

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