Back to Monday!

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to let you know Aly continues to feel good and is getting used to the big halls at that big middle school.  She just seems so small to be navigating those halls.  I worry about the fact that other kids don't realize that she cannot see off to her sides.  She seems to be doing ok and it helps that she gets a few extra minutes in the halls.  Kevin and the kids went shopping at Target, over the weekend, and I guess Aly ran into a pole.  She told Kevin she wasn't paying enough attention.  It is hard to see that struggle and I hope in time, with medical advances, maybe they will be able to help her eyesight.  I've been waiting for the eye specialist to contact me with the name of some people who may be able to help Aly adapt better.  I guess I will need to call him first and remind him we are waiting.
We had a good weekend.  Some good friends threw Aly a surprise, belated, welcome home party on Sunday.  She had no idea.  We told her we had to go pick up some things at Pete's house, and she kept saying, "why do I have to come along?"  We walked into their house and everyone was wearing the Rally shirts.  Very fun and very nice to see everyone!  Thank you for your support and the fabulous pasta meal!
After Aly's party, we went to join the crowd at Ditto's to help support Luke's family.  It was so crowded!  It was so fabulous to see the St. Michael/Albertville community at work again!  It is very heartwarming.  It was so busy, we were only able to buy a couple of raffle tickets while we were there.  I'm glad we stayed just long enough to see the Letelliers come in to a standing ovation.  We continue to pray for Luke and his family.  Please include Luke in your thoughts and prayers.  In just the brief time I saw him,  I could see his strength and courage.  I am still amazed at these kids who fight cancer.  They have something extra special about them.  I don't know if it is pure will, pure courage, or just the fact that they still have that kid mentality that believes they are still invincible.  I am just in awe.  They are beautiful kids with beautiful spirits.
Aly goes in for an MRI and spinal tap on Thursday.  Please keep her in your prayers as you go about your day on Thursday.  Please pray for clear scans!  Thank you!