Day 17 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Friday, May 30th 2014

We arrived today at Cancer Treatment Centers of America and there was a Staff Bash going on!  This must be one of the best places in the world to work!  It's obvious that CTCA really takes wonderful care of not just their patients but their staff as well!

Dad and I watched a tug of war between what must of been at least 25 employees on each side of the rope. There was a dunk tank, a photo booth and many other activities.  Cody was there too and a few other dogs.

Mom had speech therapy with Jennifer Cargile and forgot to bring her exercises log book.  Ms. Cargile said she was doing well with her exercises and to continue doing them daily as recommended.






After her appointment with her speech therapist it was onto radiation treatment prep followed by her seventh radiation treatment.

The Charm of the Day; Amber Triple Crystal Crown

Day 16 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Thursday, May 29th 2014

There's not very much to report today.  Luckily it was a light day for mom at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.  Mom just had radiation treatment prep followed by her sixth radiation treatment.  So far so good with the treatments!  We are making progress each and everyday at CTCA.

The Charm of the Day
and the start of the second bracelet.

Day 15 at Cancer Treatment Centers Of America

Wednesday, May 28th 2014

Today was a very easy day for mom but a very exciting day because "The Girls", (her grand daughters), were able to come to Cancer Treatment Centers of America for the first time and are now Meemaws new caregivers .

We started the morning out at CTCA with mom's radiation treatment and ended with a follow up appointment with Dr. Keith Kowal, ENT.  At her consultation Dr. Kowal wanted to check her hearing once again and mentioned having hearing aides added to her schedule . 

The Charm of the Day is Silver with Purple Crystals.
(Chosen by Kayleigh)

Today completes the first bracelet.

Day 14 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Tuesday, May 27th 2014

We had yesterday off for Memorial Day which was nice for mom to have three days of rest.  We were back today at Cancer Treatment Centers of America for just a couple of appointments.  Mom had her routine blood draw in order for CTCA to monitor everything that is going on in her body.  Her appointment was at 10:30, which only takes a few minutes, and then our next appointment on today's schedule was radiation prep and treatment at 1:55.  We were expecting a long wait in between appointments but we decided to go onto radiation early just to check in and see if there was an earlier slot available.  Luckily they were able to take her back at 11:15.

CONTINUUM SERIES
by Tommy Moss

                                                   

As soon as mom came out of radiation we had lunch together at the wonderful cafeteria and headed home! Another day closer to graduation day!

The Charm of the Day is the American Flag 

in honor of Memorial Day.

Day 13 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Friday, May 23rd 2014

Today was our 13th visit to CTCA and we started the day in infusion at 10:00.  During mom's infusion appointment, Ms.Clare Whitlock one of the Chaplains came and prayed with us for mom's healing. There's so much love and support here at Cancer Treatment Centers of America! 

Today's schedule was very tight with our appointments running back to back so the infusion and radiation appointments ended up overlapping.  

To make sure we weren't late for mom's radiation treatment, the nurse said that we could take the infusion machine with us to mom's radiation appointment.  We had to leave infusion with the drips to get to radiation on time.  While mom was in radiation I met with our scheduler Ms. Kellogg to get an updated schedule of mom's daily appointment which changes almost daily.

Dad and I were taking a look at the model for the expansion here at CTCA when we met a woman that has been here for 8 weeks. Her name was Mrs. Singleton and when mom came out of radiation, she prayed with us.  I felt a bit overwhelmed by the faith and support we all share here at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.  Mrs. Singleton said they were going home today which is in Texas!  Another success story!

We headed back up to infusion so that the tubes from mom's port could be removed and within minutes we were on our way home.  Today was another wonderful day of excellent treatment and care.

The Charm of the Day is Faith.  Because Faith is what binds us together and surrounds all of us at CTCA!

Day 12 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Thursday, May 22nd 2014

Today we had a packed schedule with many different appointments and doctors to see.  We started out with mom's port being accessed and blood drawn for the weekly lab work. The results came back a little less than positive.  We were told mom's kidney functions are getting worse and her Sodium and Magnesium levels were very low.  After the nurse checked mom's blood pressure and the reading was 81/50 there was some serious concern.  It was obvious that mom was very dehydrated and was not drinking the amount of fluids that was ordered by her team of doctors.  Dr. McKnight's nurse requested that we call Dr. Scott, the family doctor to discuss her blood pressure and the high blood pressure medications she has been taking for many years.  Being that mom is no longer a smoker, her high blood pressure medicine would need to be altered.

The Beam of Hope

"This beam was signed by people who have been touched by cancer, just like you.  They are patients, survivors and family members who made the journey you are now making and signed this beam as proff that hope is real.  We will accompany you on this journey and will share your passion, acknowledge your courage and celebrate your tenacity of spirit

Cancer Treatment Centers of America is your home for healing and hope."

Mom was originally prescribed a form of chemotherapy known as Cisplatinum and due to the effects on her hearing from her first chemo treatment Dr. McKnight and his team are planning to change it. Being that mom is having one of the side effects from the Cisplatinum, which is permanent hearing loss including complete deafness Dr. McKnight doesn't want to risk it.

Next on the schedule today was Radiation prep and treatment.  We only had minutes to get to that appointment.  Mom took 100 percent raw natural Wildflower Honey that she bought from Barley and Vine. She is supposed to take one tablespoon of honey and swish 15 minutes prior to the radiation treatment and 15 minutes following the treatment.  The honey soothes her throat and mouth from the radiation treatments.

The view of the bottom floor from Quality of Life

Next it was up to Quality of Life form mom to have Infusion for two and half hours due to dehydration.  She was getting extremely restless and impatient so it was nice to get done and go home.

The Charm of the Day; Sky Blue.

Day 11 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Wednesday, May 21st 2014

After having yesterday off, we arrived today at CTCA at 1:00 for mom's first appointment of the day, radiation therapy prep.  It's Wednesday and 180 Degrees Farm was at CTCA with their organic produce, plants, nuts and seeds.  Mom purchased some organic Savoy Cabbage and a couple of other items. We met the wonderful people of 180 Degree Farms last week when we picked up about two pounds of organic flax seeds. Their charitable organization is wonderful so check them out here: http://www.180degreefarm.org/

  We didn't have much time to waste to get to mom's first appointment for radiation therapy prep, or so we thought, it turns out today was mom's first actual radiation treatment.  I guess we misunderstood what therapy prep meant because we were under the impression that the actual radiation treatments would begin tomorrow.  As mom and I walked down the hall alone, my mind filled with many different thoughts and emotions. Even though CTCA has given our family everything we need in order to conquer this battle, I still began to wonder.  Once we made it to the patient waiting area, mom and I met a nice lady named Denise who was also waiting for her first radiation visit. We spoke about her journey through breast cancer and shared our story of how and why our family ended up going to CTCA. It turns out Denise is from Virginia and her family couldn't be there today. I explained to her that I would be here at CTCA for next seven weeks, Monday through Friday, and I would give her my contact information if she should need anything.  We hugged and thanked God for the care she and our mom are both receiving. When we exchanged email addresses I found out her personal email started with Zoe, named after her black lab that she had to have put to sleep on July 2, 2012. As I am typing the letters of her email address into my contacts list, I had chill bumps come over my entire body as she spelled out z-o-e. I explained to Denise that my email address started with Zoe and that I had named my email address in part after my black border collie who had to be put down on July 1st, 2006.  At that moment I knew why I had decided to walk mom back even though there wasn't any need for me to.  She told me she was fine and she would be back. God had intended on Denise and I meeting today.  She said it was obvious that God was trying tell her that everything was going to be okay and that He was taking care of this battle. They took mom back for radiation first so I asked her if she would like me to stay with her until she was called back too. Within minutes she was called back, once again we hugged and I told her it was all going to be okay!  She said "Thank you" and walked away.

About thirty minutes later mom came out of her first radiation treatment and felt great so we headed over to speech therapy with Jennifer Cargile a little earlier than scheduled.  As I am walking into the room for mom's appointment I hear my name called.  It was Denise, she stopped me to tell me her radiation treatments actually start tomorrow, she found out after I left that today was just for prep. I also got to meet her brother who had just arrived from up north unexpectedly.  We shared our daily schedules and we plan to see her again soon.

During our appointment with Ms. Cargile, mom was taught a series of oral and vocal exercises that she will need to start doing three times a day in order to combat the effects of the radiation treatments. Mom is also required to keep a daily log of her exercises and turn in her results once a week so that Ms. Cargile can monitor the effects and changes during her seven week radiation treatment plan.

Today was a great day!  Mom has handled her first chemotherapy and radiation treatments like a champ! I believe God touched us today in some way that I cannot explain. Was God reminding me to open my eyes to the fact that our mother isn't the only one He is there for?  I just don't know, but I do know I was reminded today by Him just how much he loves each and everyone of us.

The Charm of The Day; The Pink Ribbon

For so many women and families.

Day 10 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Monday, May 19th 2014

Today's schedule started out with an appointment for a hearing test with Dr. Keith A. Kowal of Atlanta Allergy and Otolaryngology, in Peachtree City. Chemotherapy can effect a person's hearing so CTCA sent mom for a hearing test to get a base line of her hearing quality in order to monitor the effects going forward. She has been experiencing a swishing sound ever since her first chemotherapy treatment last week. According to Dr. Kowal, mom's hearing is pretty bad so he scheduled a follow up appointment in three months.

After arriving at CTCA for mom's nurse assessment, we found out that she had gained three pounds and her blood pressure and pulse are perfect too which is really great news!

Our spirits were high and meeting with Dr. Oliva Burks made the day even better.  Dr. Burks is a funny lady and explained a little more about mom's plan with the PEG/Feeding Tube. She also checked the healing of the tube and said everything seemed to be healing fine. She was happy that mom has maintained her weight but reminded us that soon due to her treatment, plan her body will start loosing weight because it will have work twice as hard and burn twice as many calories as usual. She recommended that mom start drinking the formula that is being delivered for her PEG Tube in between meals just to pack on as much weight and nutrients as possible. Luckily after we arrived home, she tasted one of the drinks and loved it.

Another day of information and hope!

The Charm of the Day is A Ring of Many Different Colors.

Day 9 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Thursday, May 15th 2014

Today was our ninth day at CTCA and thankfully it was a light day. Mom was scheduled to have infusion at 9:30 am, which lasted approximately four hours. Today was the third day of infusion which is part of the chemotherapy treatment plan. We were originally scheduled for a lung biopsy procedure tomorrow but that surgery was canceled due to the chemotherapy plan that Dr. McKnight has in place. We are pretty excited for mom to have three days in a row where she can just relax and do what she wants. 

Yesterday we finally got to meet Cody, who is the treatment center's therapy dog.  On our first visit we were told that Cody had cancer and was away receiving treatment but would be back soon. Mom didn't get to meet Cody today because he was gone by the time she was finished with infusion. 

A Tree, Boy and his Dog

Plant a tree in solid ground, nourish it with sunlight, refresh it with a gentle rain and it will grow strong. With winding branches stretched toward the clouds, beautiful and verdant leaves to grace each bough, the tree becomes a place to tie a child's swing, a spot for shade, a shelter in a north wind.

As times go by, roots spread and burrow deep. Storms arise; the tree bends but does not break. Once the harsh seasons pass, new buds appear. From the greens of April to the ambers of autumn, the solidity of the tree reminds us of our capacity to deal with the changes and problems that surround us; it reminds us to hold onto hope and persevere when faced with any challenge.

The boy and his dog convey the optimism of youth, and allude to new beginnings, soaring spirits, years of love, laughter and loyal friendship...the riches and joy of life and all it offers.

We will be back on schedule Monday our first appointment of the day is a hearing test scheduled at 10:30 am.

Mom chose the Charm of the Day; a Crown of Pink Diamonds.

Day 8 at Cancer Treatment Centers Of America

Wednesday, May 14th 2014 

Mom's appointment is an early one today. We have to be there at 7:00 am, so when I went to pick her and dad up around 5:30 she was up and ready and looking great. Looking way better than the day before THANK GOD! She finally was able to eat some solid food on the way to the treatment center.

First appointment was in radiation to have a simulation done . A simulation to mold a mask to fit her face. They will use this mask for daily radiation treatments. To be able to use lasers on the cancers only and protect her other organs at the same time. She said when they were molding her face the material was really hot but the nurse said she did awesome.

During our consultation with Norleena Gullett, Radiation Oncologist, were told the BEST news ever. After reviewing everything since the first day we started here, they are very positive that there is an 80% chance that mom will be CURED and the doctors and team here are working towards a cure. These words brought joyful tears and words that cannot describe how beyond happy we felt! Now that mom's mask is complete, it looks like her first radiation treatment will start next week. Now on to "Quality Of Life", where we finally begin chemotherapy. The Chemotherapy drug takes two hours to administer but there is two hours of pre meds and two hours after the chemotherapy. 

Sitting by her side and chatting through all this I notice that the Benadryl had the adverse affect and she has was extremely hyper. Which is way better than feeling down and awful. So hyper that we laughed and she chatted my ears off. There has been no napping in these six hours! All in all today has been another positive and good day. 

Charm choice is Amber Diamonds that represents the amber colored bag over her Chemotherapy drip.

Day 7 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Tuesday, May 13th 2014 

Today was moms first chemotherapy appointment . We begin our day at "Quality Of Life" . They get her comfortable in a recliner and wanted to start a bag of magnesium and fluids because her magnesium was low the day before. After they accessed her port, we are informed because of magnesium level they wanted to postpone chemotherapy until tomorrow so her levels have a chance of becoming a normal range. Magnesium is what is in electrolytes and with chemotherapy you have to be very hydrated. Sitting there with mom watching Gilligan's Island (one of her favorites), a nurse came in to show a video of how to take care of her feeding tube that was scheduled to be inserted. She also used a model and instructed how to feed mom and flush care. With two hours of down time before moms scheduled surgery for the feeding tube we all enjoyed the terrace at the top of the hospital and went and looked at the two huge salt water tanks in the front lobby.

Surgery was scheduled for 1:00 pm. We waited with her while in preop. Met a new Lady Chaplin that came in and knelled by mom's bedside to hold hands and said a prayer together as a family. Once again things got a little emotional but our momma is the strongest women ever in this world. When we thought they had taken mom back for surgery we went for lunch and just to take a break . The power went out and the surgery had to be delayed. We waited longer in preop, close to 2 1/2 hours. By policy no procedures could be done until complete power was restored and not running off generators. At 4:20 they finally took mom back to surgery and it wasn't long we were being called back to see her in recovery . After more care instructions for the evening I began to get momma dressed, put her in wheelchair and we were headed out the door . After helping her to the restroom she says to me she's in a lot of pain . Before We drove am hour home I wanted to walk her back down to surgery to ask a doctor if the pain was normal and if so what can we give her. As soon as we made it into the lobby of surgery mom began feeling sick. She continued to get sick and there was blood. A nurse came to help and they checked everything out and mom seemed to just be having a reaction from the anesthesia . She hasn't been able to eat all day and was still instructed not to eat until the following morning . The car ride home was a little rough, mom was sore and just felt awful. Getting her home we put her in her bed and comfortable where she slept all night .


Charm choice is a silver star fish since she loves the saltwater tanks so much.

Day 6 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Monday, May 12th 2014

It's day six at Cancer Treatment Centers of America and we have had a full schedule today!  First on the list was Pulse Oximetry, Pulmonary Function Test and Echo Cardiogram. Mom's breathing and Oxygen Levels were great so we felt pretty positive about the rest of the day.  It has definitely been a blessing to have two days of uplifting news.

The next appointment on our schedule was to meet with mom's Medical Oncologist, Dr. McKnight. We really feel good about having Dr. McKnight on mom's team.  He explained the fact that we are not going to take it one piece at a time and wait to see what happens.  He said again that we are going to attack the cancer full force with the chemo and radiation running concurrently. We at length about what to expect with the type of chemotherapy that he believes is the best for mom and the fact that she had lost four pounds within the last week.  We knew the weight loss was because mom hasn't been able to eat the foods she normally would eat due to her oral surgery.  She ate plenty during the week but nothing solid. She had gained five pounds prior to the oral surgery so we, the family, were not too concerned with the weight loss. Dr. McKnight explained the possible need for a PEG/Feeding Tube during her plan of treatment. The PEG was something we knew could be a possibility after meeting with mom's team prior to today but still it was a shock to mom. Dr. McKnight gave me some very important questions the he wanted me to ask during mom's Gastroenterology Consultation that was scheduled for later today at 2:00 pm.

"Every patient and every family member deserves to leave a consultation with the hope that treatment will make them better rather than worse. They also deserve to feel confident they will be treated with respect and compassion through one of the most challenging journeys of their lives."     

- John E. McKnight, MD, MBA

We met with Amy Jones, Clinical Oncology Dietitian, and spoke about mom's nutritional needs during radiation therapy.  Ms. Jones stated that during mom's treatment she will need approximately four feedings a day through PEG Tube and other ways to keep her nutrition level up.  During the radiation treatment plan it is expected that at some point mom will probably be unable to eat normally.  Also while she is going through chemotherapy her body will be burning twice as much energy than normally so the caloric intake needs to double.  After meeting with Ms. Jones it was time for mom's Naturopathy Consultation with Edra Spevack, mom's Naturopathic Oncology Provider.  Mom has been experiencing some nausea and vomiting on occasion so Ms. Spevack suggested instead of opening the Thorne Meriva Curcumin and adding to water in order to swish and swallow, just take the capsules normally.  Magnesium Citrate supplements were added to her list of supplements due to her magnesium levels being low.

The last appointment on the schedule today was with the Gastroenterology Department.  We met with Olivia Burks, Nurse Practitioner.  We discussed mom's nutrition level, muscle mass and over all weight.  Ms. Burks explained in detail that it would be in our best interest to go ahead and schedule the PEG Tube procedure and mom wasn't too happy about that.  Mom said that she was eating just fine and once her throat became sore then she would consider the procedure. Ms. Burks explained to mom that once Chemotherapy and Radiation starts she may not be able to handle the procedure and it would be best to go ahead now and have it done.  Mom agreed and the procedure was scheduled for the following day.  Even though mom has been eating pretty well aside from the oral surgery, we knew that this was the best option.  Ms. Burks also stated that mom should continue to eat naturally and once the time comes to use the feeding tube we would need to feed five times a day.  We are back at it again tomorrow with a full day's schedule!  It's alot of information to take in and each day can sometimes seem longer than the previous day but we really feel like we are truly making serious progress in this journey.  We can't thank Cancer Treatment Centers of America enough for taking wonderful care of our mom and not just her, our family as well!

Mom chose today's Charm of the Day, Silver with Teal Crystals.

Day 5 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Friday, May 9th 2014

Today was our fifth day at Cancer Treatment Centers of America and mom's first appointment of the day was at Radiology Oncology to have her port accessed and reviewed.  According to our schedule for the day she was to have simulation directly following.  Being that mom's mouth was still very tender and still had stitches in her gums, her simulation was rescheduled for next Wednesday morning. 

While we were waiting on mom to come out, we noticed this bell with the story of the Two Horses.  The story is very inspiring and the bell is used during a patient's graduation from Radiation Therapy!  We are very excited and can't wait until mom graduates after 7 weeks of daily treatments.

TWO HORSES

(Author Unknown)

Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse. But if you get a closer look you will notice something quite interesting...One of the horses is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made him a safe and comfortable barn to live in. This alone is pretty amazing. But if you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell. It is coming from a smaller horse in the field. Attached to the horse's halter is a small, copper-colored bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow. As you stand and watched these two friends you'll see that the horse with the bell returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, he will stop occasionally to look back, making sure that the blind friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell. Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need. Sometimes we are the blind horse, being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. And at the other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way.

Next on today's schedule was a Mammogram followed by an MRI.  The Mammogram was ordered due to a procedure that was done last year.  During mom's 2013 yearly Mammogram, an usual spot was found.  After many tests and a biopsy, it was discovered that she had a calcium build up.  CTCA thoroughly examines each and every aspect of their patients so I knew this was a precautionary test and not a new concern.  Thankfully, the mammogram came back completely clear and the calcium build up has completely disappeared. What a relief! Finally some good news!  The MRI was canceled so went to lunch.  

The cafeteria here is unreal with organic foods and an amazing menu. The prices are extremely inexpensive and the patients eat for free.  I love the seaweed salad!

Next on the schedule for today was an Evaluation and Treatment appointment with Jennifer Cargile, Speech Language Pathologist.  Ms. Cargile was very informative about the needs of certain exercises mom should be doing to keep her throat muscles strong in order to be able to swollow during the radiation treatments.  She tested mom's ability to chew and swollow as well as her ability to drink fluids.  So far so good, mom passed with flying colors.  We will be meeting with Ms. Cargile pretty often once radiation starts. 

Finally, our last appointment of the day was a Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment with Judeen Rivers. Ms. Rivers was also a pleasure to meet with and gave mom a list of physical exercises to do daily to keep up her muscle mass and strength. Ms. Rivers stated mom seemed in pretty good shape except for her left hip is a little weak and that could likely be from her Osteoporosis.

Today was an excellent day!  We left CTCA exhausted from a full schedule and full of hope!

The Charm of the Day is Diamonds which is our Mother's Birthstone.

Day 4 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Thursday, May 8th 2014

A Tree, Boy and his Dog

Today is surgery day to implant moms port. A port in a catheter placed in one of your larger veins either on the left or right side of your chest. It is used to administer mom's chemotherapy, fluids, draw blood, and any other medications that mom will need. The port was inserted to keep from having to go through her veins in her arms or hands so many times .  We waited by her side in pre-op and her procedure went great . While she was in surgery we took a short break at the gazebo in the middle of the lake and watched the swans.

In recovery she looked great and was ready to eat so that's where we went. She enjoyed some soup before we headed home for the day.

Today's Charm of the Day is a Silver Cross, representing placing everything in God's Hands. 

Day 3 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Wednesday, May 7th 2014

Today is the day we finally got to meet mom's Medical Oncologist, Dr. John McKnight.  Hearing him speak to us regarding the Chemotherapy Plan that he recommended gave us the feeling that everything is finally about to start.  His words were so touching and thorough.  Saying he is going to do everything God allows him to do to heal our mom.  The plan given was Chemotherapy once a week that would take four hours. We would do it again in three weeks. For only three treatments. We also met with mom's Nutritional/Clinical Dietitian, Amy Jones.  Dr. Jones discussed meal plans and the need to start eating more organic in order to stay away from any toxins. Mom's Naturopathic Oncology Provider, Ms. Edra Spevack. She went over different vitamins, minerals and supplements that would be perfect for mom's condition.

Today was another wonderful day filled with high hopes and the feeling that we actually have a fighting chance of winning this battle against cancer!

The Charm of the Day
Silver with Rose Crystals

Day 2 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Thursday, May 1st 2014

The first appointment of the day was scheduled with Quality Of Life, which in other words means Urgent Care.  Quality of Life is a clinic in the treatment facility that you can go to when you are in need of any medical care and also where they get you set up and comfortable to have Chemotherapy.

The Tree of Survivors

Today, we met with Dr. John Schuler.  Dr. Schuler is the Medical Doctor that mom can go to for any complications from the cancer journey as well as any complications discovered, period. Dr. Schuler reviewed mom's blood work and everything is on the right track . There was nothing discovered out of the ordinary. Thank God!  After the appointment with Quality Of Life, we were scheduled to meet with the Mind and Body Team . The Mind and Body Team is full of very educated counselors that strongly believe that when you feel better, both physically and emotionally, you heal better.  As we were speaking with our counselor, Mikael Uhl, he assured us he is there for all of us, as is her entire care team. This was the first time I have EVER heard my mom say the words "I'm scared". At that very moment tears as a family began to fall and we grabbed each other's hands and prayed together. We wrapped the day up with going to Pastoral Care as scheduled.  We met with Rev. Stephen Jackson and prayed even more.  We prayed for healing and a positive outcome with the treatments we were about to endure.

Moon Beam

The Charm of the Day is dark black with bright blue specks that is known as Moon Beam. This charm represents all of us being scared but with the hope that has been restored to our family through Cancer Treatment Centers of America, we now have the encouragement that we never had before. Another wonderful day, all in all.

We may not be where we need to be YET, but we are okay and we are on our way!

The Pond outside of the Cafeteria