Nov 26 - American Thanksgiving

Happy American Thanksgiving!! We are having a lovely quiet morning today! Yesterday was another 8 hr day at the clinic. 
After his allergic reaction to PEG, Connor had two choices for an alternative. Both are a series of 6 intramuscular shots (actually 12, they give two, one in each leg at the same time).  The first one used to be the only option, and lately there has been a shortage. It is available now, but they've had issues lately, and Connor needs this chemo again in subsequent phases.
The 2nd option (that we chose) was to enter a drug trial for a new alternative. It's had some good results, and is going to continue to be available. 
We got to the clinic early so that they could do blood work and vitals for his acceptance into the trial.  He finally got the shot at 2, and then he had to be observed for 2.5 hours, and then one final round of blood work.
The usual alternative is apparently very painful, so the nurses administering it were giving him a pep talk and apologizing.... Connor didn't even blink. They couldn't believe it!!!
All morning they had difficult, young, whiny kids and Connor just waited patiently all day and never said a word. They were so appreciative of his cooperation! 
We are hopeful that being able to help with new drugs, others can benefit, and we leave the other drug to those who have no options!
Today we are relaxing, and being thankful for all we have this year! Time to focus on the good 💕🧡

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  1. Nana PenNovember 26, 2020 at 1:45 PM

    What a great post - focused on the positive and gratitude for the blessings.
    Connor, you have always been a rock star in my eyes, now you have your medical team knowing that too!
    Enjoy your quiet family day! Sending love from Vancouver Island❤🤗

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  2. KinlinFamilyNovember 26, 2020 at 6:42 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Hallelujah for a quiet morning! Way to be a tough cookie Connor! 🍪 Thinking of you all and wishing you a peaceful, happy thanksgiving weekend. 💕Lots of love, K/C/M/L

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