As soon as he came home, we had an appointment with Dr. Eslin. His numbers were great! They were actually in normal, normal ranges....not Ric's normal! He explained to us that the chemo is totally out of his body now, yes...the one from last year. Now, it's a wait and see period. He is not expecting for hell to break loose, so Ric gets to be CBC free for 3 months. 3 months!!! Holy crap! CBC's have become such comfort for me! Don't get me wrong, I am happy he doesn't have to be poked and proded for a while...but usually Ric doesn't exhibit symptoms, so how will I really know that all is good? I guess I have to keep myself busy!! Marathon training should help with that.
Today, Ric got his learner's permit. This is a very special moment for every teenager on Earth! It was just like that for Ric too. In a world where we have a constant worry and concern it is nice for him to still be able to have this "normal teenager moments". Ric understands that if his platelets are under 100,000 there is no driving for him. Well, he understands now....we'll see when the day comes.
Today, I am thankful for:
1) normal life changing moments
2) a very well adjusted teenager
3) supportive family and friends
4) car insurance
