She's checking Elmo to see if he has any mouth sores too. She uses saline-soaked sponges to try to prevent them from getting worse four times a day, and for the most part she doesn't mind. She's always loved to brush her teeth and this is as close as she can get right now. With such low platelets we don't want to do anything to cause bleeding. She's got a lot of swelling in her gums and every day her teeth seem to look smaller. 
She also started losing her hair yesterday and today she woke up sporting this cool '80's mohawk! I'm so glad we had cut her hair before this. It would be so hard to see it long and patchy. And it would have been a mess...hair everywhere!
It's heartbreaking to see her go through so much, but she is handling it with her usual grace and humor. She loves all the cards and gifts she's been getting and they are filling up her room quickly. Maybe if we overflow into the hall they'll boot us out! Please keep sending your happy thoughts and wishes and prayers for Torie and for her friend Josiah and his family too. Life here on 5D is no fun for anyone and it's so easy to feel isolated and alone. Knowing you are thinking of us makes it so much more bearable...Thank you!
Grow cells, grow! Vic-Torie!
Rock the Hawk Torie!! :) She's such a cutie! I'm glad things are improving somewhat for her - we continue to think about and pray for you guys, and look forward to your updates!!!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! Love the hair, lookin more alike ever day. Miss playing with you but then I don't do much playing right now. Lots of love and prayers!
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Awesome Mohawk, I'd do it too if I could!
ReplyDeleteStill beautiful, even with the new 'do! Just wanted to let you know that you all continue to be in my thoughts. Hang in there, Torie!
ReplyDeleteHey girly, stay strong! And take good care of Elmo. Make sure he uses his mouth swabs too.
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