Easter With Nonnie

Today, our family celebrated Easter like any other year........kids wake up parents early - check, kids rifle through baskets - check, egg hunt - check, breakfast - check, put on Easter clothes - check. The only difference this year was the direction our car would travel to see Nonnie and Papa. We headed north to Los Angeles and made record time. The Asam family also made the journey to meet up with us at UCLA. This was the first time our entire family was together since she went into the hospital.

Dr. De-Vos and his fellow made their rounds prior to our arrival, and they are pleased at how her treatment is going. The only discomfort Nonnie has is the rash that she gets when receiving fresh blood. She is given IV Benadryl to help with the reaction. 

Papa somehow made time to prepare Easter gift bags for the kids. The kids got Nonnie up to speed with all of their activities - school, sports, friends and vacations. It is in these times that you figure out that it does not matter what you are talking about, it is the time you spend with loved ones that really matters. Nonnie appreciates all of the calls and comments of support she is getting and she sends her love to all of you!