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