good times

Yesterday we celebrated Martha's birthday. Our friend Suzie kept Camille and Adam spent the night and most of the day with JP and his family. I was worried about Adam because it has become harder to predict how he will feel during any given period of time. We gave Adam his cell phone, his medication and told him to call if there were any problems. I had reserved a hotel room down town and made reservations to a very nice restaurant. Finally we were going to be able to spend a few hours away.

It was like taking a deep breath. Everything seemed to be going well. Martha and I got to enjoy each others company, hang out and take a nap. High excitement for the over 40 crowd! We woke up just in time to go to the Watermark restaurant. It was really nice. The food was good, the wine was tasty and we were really enjoying ourselves when Martha's cell phone rang.

I thought "Oh shit" and held my breath. Martha saw that it was Adam and I watched her expression as she said 'hello' and asked what was going on. Was he throwing up, was he hurting, was he isolating from his friend? What? What?

He was just checking in! He had been having a great time all day. There was a street festival and he and JP had been hanging out with other street kids, playing games and having fun. What a relief. What a gift. http://www.othaturner.com/PARTY.HTML (this is the Ode to Otha street party held just one street over from us yearly. Adam had a great time)

It seems that Adam's blood count must have come back. He still has an appointment tomorrow to see if he needs a transfusion but from how he has done all weekend I doubt he will need one.

Camille will be staying with Jared and Heather for the next two weeks. Some well earned time away from goings on here. And I know Adam could use the break as well.

It was a really good weekend. This Thursday is Adam's last inpt chemo. And our special surprise for Adam is coming together.

peace.