Morgan & Kristen

I would like you to meet Kristen, Morgan's best friend. These two have a lot in common. For starters they are the same age. Kristen is 14 days older than Morgan. Kristen and Morgan were both diagnosed last year with osteosarcoma, both had the same orthopedic surgeon, and both finished their chemotherapy in November.

We met Kristen and her family last July a few days after Morgan's second chemo treatment. This was the chemo treatment that nearly took her life and landed her in the hospital for 30 days. Kristen was in for her chemo as well. The social worker suggested the two girls meet and as they say-- the rest is history. They became friends fast. They both have the same sense of humor and both girls kept those nurses on their toes. During a September chemo treatment we even had a joining rooms.

Kristen and her dad, mom and sister have been a huge support system for us. I know that meeting them was no accident. God knew that Morgan needed Kristen and Kristen needed Morgan. Currently both girls have their physical therapy together on Thursdays. They have the same physical therapist and it works out great. Morgan works out her arm and Kristen works out her leg. Both girls have come a long way since being pushed around the hospital in a wheelchair. I am so proud of both of them.

As you can see in the photo, Morgan stopped wearing bandanas. Her hair is coming in great. It is soft as silk and a bit darker than it was before. I love seeing her head covered with hair again.