Merkel

Never heard of it before but Merkel cell cancer has definitely changed our lives.  Brenda received news Monday that the biopsy did show cancer and they scheduled surgery for the 22nd.  No news at that point what kind it was but that news came on Tuesday when she also found out she would have radiation five times a week for 5 to 7 weeks after surgery.  She would also have a pet scan on Wed. and wait to hear results from her doctor next Tuesday.  We are all terrified as we wait.  Kristina is picking up more than we realize and made some grown up comments to grandma about all the people that are worried about her mom.  She also said she prayed for her and knew the doctor would make her feel better.  It is Kristina's faith that can help carry us all through this as we are carrying more fears and doubts.  We had planned to take the girls to the zoo in September or October but due to radiation Brenda will not be up for that so we are going this weekend.  We're leaving at 7am to head for the zoo, spend the night and go to Coco key and possibly children's museum.  It will be a fun girls weekend to help pass the time as we wait to hear news.  Gma and Kristina took Anita to get her hair cut today and this is also where Kristina is showing what she knows.  She assisted with Anita, kept her busy and helped with getting her to turn her head for the hairdresser Holly.  On the way home Kristina was asking Anita if she knew who cut her hair and was repeating the name Holly.  She then told her that was not her other/first mom, but instead our friend Holly that cuts hair.  She is something else and who knew how much she was absorbing through this whole process too.  When Anita first came to us, Kristina asked if that was her sister.  I told her that Anita was not her sister but I would like them to act like they were and take care of each other.  They are doing that more all the time.