Jackson's First Thanksgiving

I had treatment #6 the Monday before Thanksgiving, so Suzy (Nolan's mom) came to help us for the week. I am so glad she was here! It was so nice to have Nolan go to treatment with me (he usually has to wait in the waiting room with Jackson). Jackson was terribly missed by the nurses and my oncologist though. He is a popular little guy at the hospital!

We had a nice time and the help was MUCH needed, as this treatment was a little tougher than the last. I made my grandmother's dressing a week ahead of time and froze it (knowing I wouldn't feel like cooking much), and we bought a small turkey breast. I knew, since we are not going home for the holiday's this year, that I couldn't go a full year without the traditional holiday food! Jackson did not miss out on the food. He had his own sweet potatoes and turkey!

I wasn't feeling well on Thanksgiving day, and was so grateful for the help. I spent most of the day resting and cuddling with Jackson.

We had a nice Thanksgiving week with Suzy and Jackson loved getting spoiled by his Granna! We look forward to her returning, with Grandad, in a couple weeks!

Also, I am VERY excited that we will be flying home to Lubbock for Jackson's first birthday in January! The timing worked out perfectly- I will be done with Chemo (THANK GOD) and just about to have surgery. My blood counts should be about back up to normal by the week of his birthday and I will be okay to travel. I should be feeling good, too! I have already begun planning the party (its going to be big) and can't wait to see everyone! I am so thrilled about this trip because I really didn't think we would be going home to TX until late summer, which would have made it a whole year since the last visit! I have also been a little sad about not being able to travel home for Christmas this year, but now I have something to look forward to! I can't wait to spend time with friends and family! We have a lot to celebrate!