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Don't Forget to Turn In Your Census! Your Voice Can Be Heard!

Everything has gone great since we've been home. There was a bit of an adjustment period, Eric was cold, and we didn't sleep well because we were scared he'd get a fever. Now everything feels almost normal. It's weird.

He had an appointment a couple days after we got home, and his counts had increased significantly (ANC = 1.1). I can't wait to go back and see how much it's grown this week. He finished his homecare medication so all we have to do is flush his lines daily and take it easy. Eric is still tired and weak, but I wish you all could see him. He's starting to be highly amusing again, and he's back to singing before and during showers.

When we both start working again things will really feel normal. Old normal. But for now things are going well. I started a new job on Tuesday. And I graduate this week. And we bought a teeny charcoal grill. Life is good.
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  1. Brady and BrittanyApril 17, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Love the update! Congrats on the new job and graduation!!

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  2. AnonymousApril 18, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    I just love going back on the blog and reading the comments...it is inspiring how many people are checking up on you and offering their support and comfort! What an amazing blessing! It makes my heart so full, so I can only imagine what it does for yours!

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  3. AnonymousApril 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Congrats on everything! I'm so excited for you guys - keep up the updates, even when things are "old normal". :)

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    glad to hear it :) hope it keeps going this way!!

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