Hi all – Sally is doing awesome, like awesome awesome. She was extremely playful and happy all day, tons of energy. She even stood with her godmother, Vittoria, for a long time and played at her little light & sound table. She would always scream when trying before, so it shows that she is still advancing despite the treatment. Take that chemo!

I was thinking about how fun she was today, then realized that this is how she always was before all this started, which brought a mixture of happiness and sadness. Starting Monday they’ll need to redeliver the meds that knock her system back down which will likely bring her mood & energy down with it. These highs and lows are anticipated, and are a frustration shared by all the parents who go through this with their children.  It’s a necessary evil, and know its what’s going to cure her, but it still stinks and I don’t have to like it.

My sister Cindy is here again this weekend, which allowed me to attack the apartment, do laundry and organize things in anticipation for Nicole and I taking turns at the hospital all week. It also allows us to spend tomorrow just being a normal family for awhile, which we’re all looking forward to.

For those who are asking, tomorrow’s triathlon is at Midland Beach in Staten Island at 8am. It’s a sprint distance so won’t be more than 2 hours. People have already contributed $1,000 to seeing me do it in a yellow tutu! The support for Sally continues to amaze us.

Please keep Sally in your thoughts and prayers.

Matt