Finally I only have a few days left. It was kind of sad when everybody started going home but then Dad reminded me that in just a few days I will be back home and I can sleep in my own bed! That made me feel a lot better.
Note from parents.:
I think Brianna is starting to really see that her time to go back home is just about finally here! I think it really hit her when she was realizing that her visitors from the weekend were starting to head back. Maria and the kids went back early Saturday and she started to get a little sad about that and then Bob left but quickly reminded Bree that she was close to the end of radiation and that there was nothing to worry about and that she would be in her own home on her own couch and able to sleep on her own bed soon! Then Bridget, Bernadette and Lauren said their goodbyes Saturday night because they were leaving early to try and beat the bad weather that was coming Chicago's way on Sunday.
Once all the visitors were gone Jennifer and I reminded her of all that she has accomplished so far and that the radiation finish line was within sight! Brianna was beginning to come down with a pretty good cold later Saturday and we took her to the Medicine room at St. Jude to get checked out. The med room is kind of the equivalent of a conveinent care back home. The doctor checked her out and told us to come back Sunday morning to get a swab test done of her nose and throat. The following morning we did just that and the tests found that it is just a cold at this point. It has progressed a little more into her chest but I went to the store today to get her some cold medicine.
Brianna has done an amazing job since first arriving in Mid October to start this journey and has come so far! The love and support from all of you has definitely helped her and we thank you for all your continued support and prayers. We are proud of Brianna and couldn't be luckier parents to have her as our daughter. If we could clone Brianna the world would be a better place for sure!
As parents we are charged with caring for and teaching our children everything from tying their shoes to walking and everything else but I must say that I have learned alot from Brianna during this journey. She has taught me what it means to have grace and courage even when faced with a really difficult challenge. We all have challenges in everyday life but I think I will reflect on these last couple months everytime I am challenged with something that I feel is impossible. I think Brianna has taught alot of us what the true meaning of courage is.
I will be heading back to Chicago with Kaitlyn on Thursday morning and hope that she isn't bouncing off the walls during our drive! Brianna and Jennifer are still set to arrive back in Chicago late Friday evening. Our Make a Wish meeting is scheduled for the afternoon of December 14th and we will keep you all updated on the progress of that as well!
Thank you all again for your love and support and caring during these difficult times for our family. Your support has helped but the wind at Brianna's back as she is ready to cross this radiation finish line!
Gratefully yours,
Bree's Family
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