2 years from diagnosis

It has officially been two years since we first heard the term Retinoblastoma.  We have had many high points and many low points.  Moments when we thought we could not find the strength.  But i as I sit here writing this today,  I can hear Peyton and her Daddy talking and laughing as they lay in bed suppose to sleeping.  I am reminded what Cancer did not take from us.  Peyton's laughter, wit, and mischievous smile. 

We often reminder dates that have bad memories.  September 14th - diagnosis date.  September 20th - First appointment with Dr. Shields - hearing stage D cancer.  September 21 - First EUA September 22nd - first chemo treat.  February 10, 2012 - Removal of her eye.  But her journey has been filled with so many great dates as well.  November 19th - last day of Chemo,  February 15, 2011 - no visible signs off cancer.  May 14, 2011 - Genetic testing - cell mutation isolated to eye.  and on and on for a year nothing but good news.  Great news.  Even after the February 10, 2012 nothing but great news.  The pathology report cancer was dead no cancer cells.  Life is filled with great dates.  Ordinary days that are blessings for each of us. 

Anyway,  back to where I was going with all of this.  We found yourselves sitting in Dr. Varenhorst's office today.  Peyton eye was having tons of discharge.  The socket just did not look quiet right.  Hoping for an infection but secretly fearing the worst.  Feeling once again all the emotions we felt two years ago.  Praying for the worst diagnosis to be an infection (I know right). 

The good news is that it is just an infection.  She can not wear her prosthetic for two days and we have to do eye dropes 4 times a day.  Other than that, Life goes on.  One day at a time. 

Also, some good news to share.  Phily trips are now yearly with folow up in Wichita in 6 months.  YEAH!

Thanks to all who have prayed for Peyton and those who have seen us all through the dark times.

Angela Adams