Tissue anyone??

This family is going through a TON of tissue!! First Austin and me, then Chris and little Ms. Camryn is the only standing warrior!! :)

As most of you know (from my previous posts), my little man was not doing so well this week. I took him into the doctor yesterday (asking for meds this time) because I felt like he had croup (and he does) and 3 weeks is more than just a 'virus.' They swabbed his nose to test for different strands of the flu. The antibiotics haven't kicked in yet and after his nose 'swab', it seemed like his nose just started draining like crazy! My poor little man.....he is such a good sport when he is sick. At least I know that he should be getting better in a few days. My husband had to work several days in a row and he got it too.........well, I guess it's better we all get it at the same time and then be done with it....right?

Yesterday I just took Austin to the doctors and then finished up several follow-up phone calls. I called the doctor up at Stanford and they did receive my 'help-me' fax. :) The other physician too (the neurosurgeon contracted by Sharp who actually 'told me' to go up there)..........I really need him to back me up and put a referral to Stanford too. I am sure they will all get denied but the more on paper, the better.

I have written my appeal, over and over, and I keep changing it. I need it to be one strong appeal and I am waiting for Stanford to send me some hard facts/statistics/whatever as to 'why' their procedure is better than Sharps. If you are doing any type of appeal, you really do need solid, supporting evidence to back up your request. I am definitely going for the 'wow' factor. :)

Today was spent at home, couped up with a bunch of sickies! :) The weather is sooooooo nice right now!! I love Fall and can't wait for this holiday season! Before the end of the year, my goal is to be DONE with treatments and on the mend!!! I want a 'tumor free' life for 2010 and ever after!!! :)

Today's Daily Affirmation:

"I find it easy to accept my condition exactly the way it is right now, because I know that it is the perfect starting point for creating health." - random healing affirmation

I would have to agree that it does get easier to accept my condition, it's the 'waiting' for treatment that has been the real challenge. I don't think I would be as strong without all of your support!!!

This last week was better than the last and I am just telling myself that it's going to get better and better.

Have a great Sunday!!!

Hugs.. :)

Rachelle