Melody Update!

I'm happy to report that Melody is doing well. She was having a hard time with a nasty cold but is getting over it slowly but surely. We have had many trips to the IWK and she is still brave each time we go. Our most recent trip she had a couple of tests done that were new to her. She was very nervous but still did them without any fuss. We are so proud of her! Another thing is how Melody handles the long car drive to and from Halifax. She never complains about it. We know she gets stiff so we do try to make stops along the way for her to get out and stretch.

Melody is loving school and being able to see all her friends. She has missed a lot of days already but with the help of her teacher and principal she is not behind in her classes. It's great to see how her school is supporting her with all her needs. It's a comfort to be able to send your child to school and not have to worry.

Melody has not been missing going outside lately and that is all thanks to two things. One is our new family puppy. Melody plays with Rory all the time but her favorite time is tummy rubbing time which Rory takes full advantage of. The other thing is her good friend Andrew. He comes over to play Nintendo DS with Melody on a regular basis. It's so nice to hear them in her room laughing and having fun. She's so happy when he comes over. We are very happy Melody has found such a good friend.

I'm not sure when our next trip to the IWK is but I know it will be soon. Just waiting to hear back from the doctor. Unfortunetly these trips have become a permanent thing. We are worried about traveling during the winter months but will cross that hurdle when we get to it. We are taking everything one day at a time.