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September Update

Hello out there! I guess it's been a while. Summer was crazy and very busy. Indie has started 7th grade and I think she is enjoying it more that she thought she would. So if you ask her how she likes school she will most likely say, "ummm it's ok", but I think she secretly likes it. She loves her art class most of all. She has also just started taking watercolor lessons from Hellen Hepworth (a relative of Jasons) in Centerville.
Indie is doing great. She is still just doing once a month treatments. Her last treatment, which was last week was a back poke. She felt lousy for about five days or so, but she is doing fine now and went back to school today. She even went to try out for the volleyball team but I was late getting her there and the coach "barked" at her for being late so she left! I was very proud of her for even considering trying out!

Indie still loves hearing from you so don't hesitate to leave a comment. :) Thanks for your continuing prayers and support.
-Heidi

All Is Well

Well things are going really great right now. We got back Sunday evening from camping in Mantua for 4 days. It was a lot of fun, Avery and Jason dammed up the little creek that ran through our camp site and made about a 2 foot deep swimming hole. The kids blew up our big air mattress that they placed in the water just barely touching the steep bank, they then would run down and jump on to the air mattress and glide across the water. They had a blast for hours and hours.

Indie left for girls camp yesterday. She was really nervous but excited too. We can't wait to hear all about her experiences there.

We're still waiting for pictures from the Relay for Life in June. It was really cool and a lot of fun and we have many great ideas in store for OUR own team of family and friends for next year.

Port-a-cath

After a lot of thought and prayer, Indie decided last week to have her central line removed and have a port placed. This was done outpatient at Primary's. They put her under anesthesia and made a one inch incision and about a 3 inch incision and the port was placed completely under the skin. It will then be accessed for chemo and blood labs with a small needle after the skin is numbed up with a topical cream. It was totally her decision and though she has been quite sore she has been very strong and brave. Now she will be able to enjoy swimming in Bear Lake in July! Have a Great Summer everyone we will keep you posted of any major events, but were hoping and praying that she stays healthy and strong from here on out....LOVE YOU ALL

Sorry So Long!!!

Hi out there. Just a little update for ya... Indie was able to start maintenance on May 30 after 3 pints of blood on the 23rd to bring her counts up enough to get things started. Maintenance is done in 12 week courses for the next 18 months. Each course starts with a back poke and two types of IV chemo. She will also have to go to Primary's once a month for the usual check-up and a quick dose of IV chemo and she will be on two types of oral chemo daily. She is starting to get her strength, her glow and some hair back. :) She is looking forward to camping with the family and spending time outdoors. She will also be going to her first girls camp in July! Love and Many Thanks Again for all your help and support.
Heidi

Hello everyone. I thought it was about time to update and let you all know that we came home from the hospital on the 10th. Indie is doing well. Some nausea, but for the most part she is doing really well. She goes in on the 23rd to start maintenance!!!!! This is a GOOD thing! From what we hear this is smoother sailing than what she has been through. We love you all and could never thank you enough for all the love, prayers and support through all this. We couldn't have made it without you and the amazing love of our Heavenly Father answering all the many prayers.

Still Here!

Things are getting a little better each day. Indie had her last intense dose of chemo on Sunday, so the horrible side effects should pass soon so that she can come home. The pain Doc's took away her pain pump today, so they are starting to wean her off the Dilauted (sp?). I know this is Indies blog but I have to say something about Avery. He broke his metatarsals (toes/foot), three of them after a crash landing off his friends trampoline. He was sure they were broken cause he felt like he was going to pass out, so he jumped on his bike and rode home (just a couple of blocks :/). Our family Doc. x-rayed it, splint it and set us up an appointment the next day with an orthopedic specialist to see if he needed surgery, thus far he doesn't, they put a cast on it and sent him home on crutches. He's doing good, just really bummed about all the things he wont be able to do for the next 4 weeks.
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Indie, Gwen and Heidi
we're all best friends now ;)

Gwens Harijuku girls (dancers).

***This fabulous night out was made possible by a great organization called Rock Against Cancer.... check out the link to the right! Thanks again Lisa, you rock! ***