2009 Happy New Year

Happy New Year

If you are reading this blog you know Morgan and you know about her struggles with cancer last year.

Since it is winter and we don't get to see our neighbors, family and friends as much as we would like, I thought a blog would be the best way to let you know about Morgan and her progress. I have wanted to do a blog for several months but emotions were running high. But, now that life is getting back to "normal", I think we can actually do this.

Morgan is doing quite well. She finished her chemotherapy at Thanksgiving. She bounced back about a week later and was ready to pick up with school work. We have two teachers from Lakota Ridge, Rachel & Katie, who come to the house once a week. Morgan is a bit behind but is catching up quickly. She loves school and can't wait until next year.

Morgan is still in physical therapy. Her left arm is still recovering from the 10 hours surgery back in August. She is currently working on wrist and finger movements which have been slow to recover. Overall, she is doing great.

Piece of advice: for any of you who currently have teenagers, if they complain of a dull ache anywhere on their body that has lasted more than a month GET AN X-RAY. Between 400 - 600 teenagers are diagnosed with Osteosarcoma every year.

Here's to a happy & healthy new year.

love to you,

Reena