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Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:09 PM, PDT


Another month has come and gone! It's been a busy month of finishing school up, starting summer and enjoying some sun. It's been a very good month.

Yesterday was day 57 of maintenance.....and Caitlin's clinic visit went very well. Her numbers are a bit lower this month...she's at 2200. The doctor wants to (again) wait another month before upping the dosage of drugs. They want her numbers to even out before changing things around...it can continue to have a cumulative effect as the months go on. We're actually glad there will be no changes given that we are about to go to Iowa. It will be nice to know that she'll be in good shape as we head out for our vacation. We're very excited to be able to go on this trip and spend some time with Kerry's extended family.

Caitlin is feeling good. The last few weeks have been a busier schedule than she's been used to over the last 6 months--but she's keeping up with her sisters quite well (and we try to convince her to take a nap now and then!). Her hair is coming in! It's getting quite thick and looks like it will continue growing quickly over the next few months. 

Yesterday she started her 5 day round of steroids for the month. 
Thank you for your continued prayers. Here are some specific requests for this month:
*Prayers that our trip to Iowa goes smoothly and that everyone (but especially Caiti!) stays healthy and fever-free.
*Prayers that we can find a good balance for our summer activities and not wear Caitlin out too much...while still having some fun!
*Continued prayers for COMPLETE healing from this disease.


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Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center
2801 North Gantenbein Avenue
Portland, OR 97227-1674
United States
(503)413-2200