Rainy days!

We went to our blood draw today, but we took the shuttle because of the rain. We hear that it will probably rain all through the weekend, because that is what happens here on Memorial Day weekend. So, we will probably need our umbrella for the walk Sat., Sun., and Mon. because there will be no shuttle. Maybe we'll dodge the rain. ??? We'll head back for hydration later today, walking if it's clear and riding if not.

We were at the counter checking in for blood draw when one of the gals came out to get a patient, saw us there and said said, before getting any paperwork, "I'll take Terry back." It was interesting that she could remember him and his name with all the patients that come through daily, and there are a dozen people doing the same job, so we never get the same person all the time, though we have had some of them more than once. We have talked about how this gal takes it personally. She has even mentioned that we will want to come back to see her to tell her how Terry is doing when he comes back for his one year check.

These people working here at SCCA cannot and do not know all things, but they sure do a great job with what they do know and can do. We are so grateful for them. This is not only a medical facility, but is also a research center. They are continually learning. We are grateful for what they have learned thus far, and hope to help with what they are learning for the future so that eventually, other patients can benefit from it.

There is a lot going on at home and we thank everyone who has shared part of their lives with our children, helping them in any way. Even things that seem small and simple are to us, quite grand and wonderful. Thank You! We feel your love as you share with our family, and we are grateful.

We were hoping to get special permission to come home for graduation day, but we are finding some concern with Terry's counts. We picked up our new schedule today, and found that we are scheduled through Friday of next week. This doesn't necessarily mean we will not go home, but it does make us believe that we will not be going early enough to be there for anything other than graduation. We will have to wait for our Wednesday appointment to know for sure. We are keeping our fingers crossed! (Okay, not really, but we are hoping and praying that things improve in time for us to go home for Chase's graduation.)