What are you thankful for?

I'm thankful for Tillie and her fighting spirit as she battles leukemia.

So thankful that I'm asking for your help -- please support Tillie and donate to the Tillie Anne Maier Leukemia Fund.

Snow Adventure

On Monday we experienced our first winter adventure in getting Tillie to her outpatient chemo treatment.  The roads were fine in the morning on the way to Tacoma & Tillie was very excited about the falling snow.  Here she is all smiles waiting for the numbing cream to kick in before receiving the chemo intravenously through her chest port.

The nurse explained to Tillie & showed her on a doll how it all works.

Meanwhile, Ray joined me on a work conference call & we took walks around the Oncology Center. We watched the snow fall, me thinking about the drive home.

Understandably cranky & weak after treatment.

Much better after hot cocoa.

The view as we left Mary Bridge Outpatient Center -- we ate lunch in Tacoma, not knowing how long we would be stuck in the car on the way home.  It was tough when we first headed north, but we were home by 1:30pm -- not bad!

I can't quite bring myself to wish it doesn't snow (I love it & so does Tillie!) so here's hoping it still snows, just not on days when we need to get to the hospital.

You Can Support Tillie & Her Family!

Over the past two months many of you have asked how you can support Tillie -- we are finally settled and organized enough to tell you how!  The positive prognosis of a full recovery for Tillie comes only with the strict adherence to a two-year chemotherapy treatment plan.  While the majority of Tillie's medical costs are covered, the collateral expenses put additional strain on her young, struggling family.  Tillie belongs to a loving, single-income family with another child, Tillie's baby brother Ravis.  The day-to-day reality of groceries, rent, gas, diapers, car insurance and impending dental bills are piling up, increasing the burden during an already stressful time.  

The good news?  You can help!

• $10 pays for gas to and from the hospital where Tillie will be receiving weekly chemo treatments.

• $30 pays for one day of daycare for little brother so that Tillie can have her mother's full attention and care during hospital treatments.

• $50 pays for a babysitter so that Tillie's parents can have a much-needed evening out, providing them with the mental and emotional stores to respond with grace and patience during difficult times.

• $100 pays for a week of groceries, enabling the purchase of healthy foods important to Tillie's health and that of her family.

Just before undergoing surgery for a new port on 11/15/10.

Please click here or on the "Donate" button at the top right to help support Tillie and her family.  

We appreciate each and every dollar.