2/20
Yesterday was a bit of a disappointment to Jordy. The massage lady was sick, so he did not get his last Thursday morning massage.
Last night Jordy did have a very fun time. It was the oddest event, but very touching. A group of five teen "Osteos" (kids being treated for
Osteosarcoma) got together in the hall and played cards. First, it is strange for there to be that many kids with the same diagnosis and ages to be here all at once. Second, it is unusual for them to all be feeling relatively well at the same time.
The group consisted of Jordy and Steven (oldies) and three new kids. It was great to hear them talking and LAUGHING!!! It was wonderful to see kids that have been so stressed be able to just have fun. Even the nurses were excited to see the kids having fun.
The parents also sat together and talked. The questions from the new parents brought back so many memories for Steven's dad and myself. The biggest concerns were facing surgery and getting the kids to eat. The locations of tumors were diverse, including the tibia, fibula, spine, ankle, and shoulder, but they all are being treated for osteosarcoma.
While it is so scary, last night they all had a great time.
At 11:00 the party broke up. One girl was not feeling well and the rest were tired. Jordy said that he wondered if they really just needed to use the bathroom. They were all on high levels of fluids. I think he was probably right that their bladders just couldn't take it any more.
Jordy is still sleeping, but will soon be awake for today's activities and visitors. This will be his last time for Friday rounds. On Fridays a larger group comes for rounds. All of the doctors, the dietitian, the nurse practitioner, etc. are included.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Annie
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