Tuesday 30th September

What a successful week we've had so far!! We have had a bit of a Eureka moment with Sarah's physio and guess what?? SHE'S WALKING!!!!!! I went for a cup of coffee yesterday morning in the parents room, and when I came out, she was walking past me in the corridor, heel down, proper steps and everything!! Admittedly with crutches, but still a HUGE improvement. It appears that Claire bent her ankle back so it was past 90 degrees, and although it hurt, she didn't cry and it seemed to release something! She was then able to get her ankle down on the floor so could also do real steps. The enthusiasm continued as she walked to play and sat on a proper chair, NOT her wheelchair. She has been using the toilet all day rather than using a bedpan, and has also walked to school, then play again, then back to bed again! She even offered to walk down to the hospital shop yesterday and the only thing that stopped her was that chemo was imminent! The threat that she won't be able to go on any rides at Disneyland Paris seems to have woken up her sleeping muscles, and she can even get her ankle off the bed and bend her knee to 80 degrees whilst sitting on a chair. Amazing progress in just 2 days.
Chemo wise, its OK, with just the bright red Doxorubicine going in, and no sickness. Only 20 more nights in hospital at the last count and the end is in sight................