Home we go!

This is a photo of our 'boys'

Hi guys

Eli here...we have had a massive few days! WAMMA (grandma from WA) left on wednesday after a 2 week stay. It was awesome to have her around, and we miss her 

heaps. She gave mum the confidence to feed me 'real' stuff, like bananas, crusts (and even lolly bananas!) yummo! It was loads of fun.

We also had a chat with the Dr on Tuesday about my transplant. Its going to be a huge deal, and it was a very sobering time for mum and dad, with lots and lots to think about. The good news is, there are two cords that the dr's are 'finalising'. Basically, I have an appt with a surgeon on Monday arvo to have a chat about my spleen coming out (yep, its a definite), with the possibility of a third round of chemo after that. They are not sure on when all the planets will line up (ie, transplant bone marrow, beds and how well i am!)...lots depends on when a bed will become available. To be honest, im not keen on another round of chemo, the last one made me a bit more crook than the first time, and it means more time in hospital - yukko. But, we are hoping for the best, and that they can get me in as soon as they can. Another round of chemo will also mean another month in melbourne for us all. We will keep you posted.

On a lighter note, one of the cool things was that Dr Karin said that if my bloods were good, we could go home for a few days...mum and dad were filled with nervous energy, but thursday morning (apart from a yukky cold), my bloods were good, and we travelled home! Yippee!

First stop was to say a huge thankyou to the Entertainment Centre in Lakes who helped us raise soooo much money for the Leukaemia Foundation...you guys rock! I also got smothered in kisses from my Aunty Hayley who came to town to catch up with us...she is so way cool, and i saw my cousin kyle for the first time in yonks...he has grown so tall! 

We also heard a whisper that the Sandbar Surf Shop were holding a fashion parade on 4th May, and they were donating the proceeds to us! Mum and dad were absolutely gobsmacked at their generosity. We were all humbled to say the least, and are very grateful for their thoughtfulness. So from all of our hearts, thankyou to Deb and Jerry. We will hope to have a pic of them up soon.

On Friday, i attended my first ANZAC pde in lakes. It was awesome - although i was a little cheeky and squealed through the last post...im not in the best shape, my nose keeps running and im coughing a fair bit...So i thought i would let mum and dad know!

Anyways, after the parade, we caught up with our good friends robyn and sarah and said hello, and met a whole heap of locals who had heard about us, and wanted to tell us they were thinking of us...its awesome to hear that we have touched so many people!

We jumped in the car and went to visit all my good friends at Bairnsdale, Donna, Nat, Leona, Wren, Jonah, Ava, Winter, Rachelle and Yas...it was heaps of fun...and even better when collingwood beat essendon!

Today, we all decided that we miss our home very very much. We dropped in and saw Rob who is looking after all our cows while they have their babies. We saw the little babies, one boy and one girl, and another was on its way...Rob let us know that the 3rd one arrived late this arvo and all was going well. I saw moowhistle..she is still as fat as a hippo..we cant wait to hear how she goes, and what she has! We then went to our farm at buchan south...all we can say is WOW...the little boys (we have 10 baby steers) - including Tom Piper were all looking awesome. It was just so nice to be on the farm again and doing stuff. Me, mum and dad went for a walk through the paddocks while Uncle Phil and Wally took the car...although i slept a fair bit, it was definitely nice to wake up and have a feed next to the fire. 

We have to travel home tomorrow, but not before having a visit from Vicki, and stopping in to see my great nan and pa in sale. My nan (ninny) is sick at the moment, so im looking forward to giving her a big ELI cuddle and smile to help make her feel better. Im also looking forward to blowing my pa some rasberries!

It has been so nice to see mum and dad relax and really enjoy their time home. We have even had bodsie the cat home for a visit which i have found very intriguing. Im really liking her tail and her soft fur! She is not so sure of me though! We all celebrated as she caught her first mouse!

Thats enough from me...we are all counting down the days when we can come home again for good. Its going to be one of the best days of our lives.

Love you all

Eli

xox

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