Happy Birthday Eve!

At our house Birthday Eve is as much a holiday as the birthday itself.  Christmas Eve and New Years Eve are often celebrated with parties, so why not celebrate the eve of one’s birth?  Today is Michelle’s Happy Birthday Eve!  Tomorrow begins her new life as she receives the best gift in life, a second chance, given by her younger brother Gerald.  The celebratory day began much the same way as the last few, feeling weak and nauseous.  However, there is a beautiful sunrise about to dawn and with that brings new hope.

Gerald arrives at the hospital at 8:00am to give his gift to Michelle.  We’ll check back in with the updates of his progress as the day continues.

Yesterday was another rough day with the last of her cytoxan chemo treatment.  As was expected, her body had another brutal allergic reaction.  Covering her body was a red rash, with the sensation of extreme heat to her face, eyes and mouth, and the unrelenting nausea.  By 5:00pm the symptoms began to subside leaving her drained of all energy.

On Shelly’s behalf, thank you again for your prayers, love and support.