Another adventure

Steve's PET scan was fairly easy yesterday, he reports. The tech had to stick him twice to get a good IV entry. The rest of the test was simple. We should learn the results Wednesday.

While Steve was at UT-SW, Katie and I were at Cooper's school, celebrating with about 140 graduating first-graders at their year-end party. The festivities included hula hoops, a clown on stilts, snow cones, popcorn, temporary tattoos and tricycle races. Today is his last day of school. We all attended the morning assembly, where Cooper was recognized among his classmates for perseverance. We think it's a great way to end a sometimes rocky year. Cooper has almost always maintained a good attitude the past six months, especially at school. He's definitely had some rough moments, as we all have, but he remains enthusiastic and energetic about just about everything. His spirit is contagious.

After we pick him up at 3 p.m., the four of us are headed to the airport for a little trip to Disneyland. We've been planning the California getaway for months but remained somewhat hesitant, not knowing how Steve would handle the crowds. We've rented an electric scooter for the trip, so he can stay off his feet. He'll be in the parks with us early in the day, before the sun is too high, and later in day, when the sun is going down. He won't ride many rides -- we certainly don't need to jostle that sweet head of his. We're stocked with sunscreen, hats and other protective gear. We're staying at a hotel at the resort to make coming and going easier. We are super excited! (We took Cooper just before he turned 3, and we've always promised Katie she could go before she turns 3.)

My mom is still in ICU at Scott & White Hospital in Temple. She is having another scope today, as there is still some internal bleeding. I drove to Temple and back on Tuesday to see her. She is in excellent hands there. Still, I'm still a little nervous about leaving the state while she's so ill. I do trust that whatever happens is what is meant to be. She has a peace about her that I haven't seen in some time.