Today started out pretty boring then I received another package from the Lincoln-Way Central High School Varsity Football Team. They sent me some more gifts, a card they all signed and some spending money. Woo Hoo – more shopping! They sent a game that I can’t wait to play called Eat It. Then Grandpa Rick and Aunt Faith came to see me. They brought me even more gifts and it’s not even Christmas yet. We went to eat then we went to see Madagascar 2 – I really liked it! Going out these days makes me get tired very easy so when we got back I went to sleep. And boy did I sleep! My parents keep telling me that we are half way done and that I’m doing so good but all I really want is to just go home. I can’t wait!
Love, Bree
Note from the parents:
The first half of the day was very lazy. While most of us would say relaxing, Brianna complained of being bored. HOWEVER, it is not for lack of things to do as we have so many great gifts from everyone. There is no way we could possibly be bored. I think she was enjoying her rest but was also relieving some stress and vent a little frustration about being sick. I am glad she is able to share her emotions which I hope helps her from wearing herself out and allows her to feel like she has some control over the situation.
Brianna was excited to receive another package. The Lincoln-Way Central H.S. Varsity Football Tam sent her some gifts and extra cash for her to spend on anything she wants. Everyone on the team signed a get well card. Amazing compassion displayed by high school boys! Though they admitted they were not sure what a 12 year old girl would like, they did a great job picking out gifts for Brianna. I personally look forward to playing the game “Eat It”, a snacks and sweets trivia game…I think I might finally be able to win a family game.
She also perked up when Grandpa Rick and Aunt Faith arrived. They brought more gifts, ate dinner with us, and took us to see Madagascar 2! GREAT MOVIE-we highly recommend it!! Brianna enjoyed going out to the movie, but was exhausted when we returned. She immediately went to bed and finally slept through the night. Since she arrived in Memphis she has not been able to sleep for more than a few hours at a time. Hopefully, some new medicine will help and as she progresses through treatment she will begin to feel better and continue to improve with her sleeping pattern.
Know that Brianna is hanging tough and really doing her best to maintain a positive attitude and strong spirit. This week will be a busy week with plenty of visitors and will hopefully make the week fly by for Brianna. We keep trying to focus on day-to-day, but Brianna is beginning to question how many more weeks. All we want for Christmas (including Brianna) is to be home with family and friends and we are excited as we are now hearing Christmas music at the mall and seeing Christmas commercials played on t.v….we are getting closer!!
God Bless!
Bree’s Parents
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