One view from Grani's Room

View from Grani's Balcony

Sitka

Alaska or Bust!

Mom, Marissa & Grani 'chillin' at the Airport in Las Vegas

Only half of our luggage from Lisa's house to the Cruise Depot

Grani at Lisa's house, completely enjoying herself

Just got home

Just got home and will have an updated blog soon!!

Health Updates

There has been a request for more information about Grani's health.

Here is a little information:

Grani finished Radiation about 20 days ago. 

She was moved down to 1 mg of Dexamethasm at the same time. 

That Friday she had a head ache, because the steroid was not enough. 

Had another headache.

Called Dr.

Dr. said to up the steroid back to 2 mg.

Fixed the problem.

Bumped herself back to 1 mg.

Still no problem. 

Doing well

Grani does little jobs through out the day. On Thursday, she made a goal to do a bunch of things. For example, on her list was to sweep the front porch, cut the fringe on the rug, and vacuum the bugs out of the garage. She is doing great. She even tried to go out and socialize with the neighbors for 5-10 mins. It was really good. 

She is excited for the cruise which will come in so little time. She has been packing for this cruise for about a month, and we are just putting the finishing touches on getting ready. We leave for Seattle on Thursday Morning and are ready to party. 

She broke down from watching Create TV yesterday. It was the Katie Brown Workshop all day, her least favorite show. She watched the Cranford series that David and Tara gave her for Mothers Day. Very good. If anyone has the 6 hour version of Pride and Prejudice or any other Jane Austen movies that are long and are willing to let us borrow them this week, let me know.

Thanks again! 

You are all amazing

One week from Today!! 

Countdown time!!

Cruise Countdown: 14 Days til we board the ship!
This week: Steven Skouson June 4th & Stephen Hogg June 5th

Yeah Hoo!

Bored!

If you know Grani, you know that she never uses the word "Bored". She thinks that boredom is brought upon yourself and you will always be able to find something to do. Well, when Marissa and I came home from church she said, "I know this is a swear word, but I am bored." Marissa and I were shocked.

She is doing so well. Becoming her old self. Energy levels are low, but her enthusiam and love for life has definately returned to her spirits. I am surely glad for this change.

Love you all,

Mikayla