Thanks for waiting!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 9:05 PM, EST

written by Heather Dalik

Thanks for waiting!

Thank you so much for waiting patiently so I could share Andrew's excitement today.  A friend from long ago called me last week with the coolest news.  Her 9 year old son had to write an essay about a hero that was under the age of 18 and he wrote about Andrew.  Although Max has never met Andrew, he has been following our story with his Mom.  Max won the essay contest!  Tonight was the awards ceremony, where he and Andrew received citations.  Max's citation was for winning the contest and Andrew's was for being a hero.  The boys were so cute together.  As soon as they met, it was clear they would be good buddies.  On the way home Andrew was talking all about his new friend Max and when could they get together and play legos.  I haven't gotten to read Max's essay but as soon as I get a copy, I will share it with you.  He truly is a special kid. 

Not much to report with Cora.  We have spent the last two days in the house, which is nice.  We got some things organized in the playroom.  She is taking really short naps this week, which makes the afternoon very long.  Maybe not being in isolation tomorrow at clinic will help wear her out! 

Tomorrow, I hope to meet up with Debbie at clinic.  Haven't seen her in 16 years!  Since Cora is off isolation, we might go visit Sarah who is back on the 8th floor for her second chemo round.  I am so privileged to spend Friday evening with Sarah while her friends and family do a benefit cruise.  Any advice on what I do with a 16 year old??

Be CORAgeous!