Day 108 - Chilling at home

Ryan wanted to stay home today, and play video games.  I guess that means he's a real teenager now!

I went for a walk around the block (actually, about 10 blocks) and it felt really good to get out and moving again.  We aren't exactly cooped up, but it sometimes feels like it.  I miss the wide open spaces of Montana, and being in the apartment, in a city can be frustrating.

Clinic tomorrow, so we're praying for higher platelet counts.

Thanks for the all the prayers and good thoughts!!

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  1. Lois HillAugust 7, 2017 at 7:33 AM

    being a real teen ager, well of course and isn't it great :) Prayers that the clinic goes well and you can proceed on "schedule" I bet it did feel good to get out and walk, and yes the wide open spaces of MT are VERY nice. BIG SKY COUNTRY. LUV U all

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