If you don't think every day is a great day.... try going without one.

6am. A new day to tackle.

Today I am taking my little brother, Robbie, to Toronto Western Hospital for a new treatment they are starting. It involves an iron infusion which is interesting. Being anemic myself, I know that having a steady amount of Iron in the system will eliminate the fatigue associated with anemia.Which is great if it works. Feeling drained all the time for no reason is awful.

I am hoping for a good, smooth day. I am already completely aware of the fact he does NOT want to be going to the hospital today (maybe it has something to do with the SMASHING of things and swearing since 4am...which on anyother day at any other time I would be perfeftly fine with...except that I stayed up till 1 am to make sure my mom's meds were taken properly to avoid any pain at all.)

Meh...I can't complain...we will just call it a sleepy day :)

So, Robbie is my second youngest half-brother. He is 19 years old but hasnt really had the opportunity to be a real and normal teenager. As a kid, Robbie was diagnosed with Crohn's and Colitis. Although I don't know everything there is to know about his disease, I know he has a hell of a time living a normal life....being a normal kid. And I am sure it is very difficult for my mom to see him suffering and not being able to help him right now, because she needs the help as welll...sounds kinda poopy, huh?

Dispite all these barriers, the world just kept on turning and today is a new day. A new day for hope....new opportunities....and I will embrace it!!

After my morning cup of tea, it is time for mom's first medications for today's pain prevention, anti seize meds for the nerves and post chemo fiasco. Since I have been organizing the medications since my arrival in Toronto..it is my job to explain all the meds to Robert (my step dad) today so my mom continues to be pain free. This new chemo is making her incredibly weepy and nauseous. More so than the last study thats for sure.

Hopefully things go smoothly today, my amazing Aunt (Zia Anna) has invited us over for dinner tonight. I think it would be awesome for Mom to get out an do something fun. It would also be nice for us to have dinner all together tonight. It makes me feel not so alone.

Well...I am off on another Hospital day....wish me luck.........

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