Today was attempt # 2 for starting consolidation. Mollie's ANC was below the cutoff though so we're waiting until next Weds.

She wasn't as upset about the fasting this time- probably because we gave her ample warning.

We had a lovely trip to Athens yesterday...

Lucy looked at monkey pictures at UGA, then we had a yummy lunch at Doc Chey's noodle house (the kiddos ate Dorritos- what can I say?).

After that, it was a walk around town looking for bulldogs. We also had Ben and Jerry's.

Then, we topped the day off with blueberry picking at Post Oak Farm.

Mollie had a lot of energy and she and Bella got along splendidly.

No weekend is complete without a little Mollie health scare. Last night when I was helping her get her jammies on I noticed that she had a rash on her back, shoulder, and arm. Matt and I discussed and decided to call the on call doc because it looked pretty bad. The Dr. A wasn't too worried about it and said it could wait until morning as long as there was no fever.

Thank heavens the rash was gone by the time I was ready for bed so no doctor or ER visits!

Just the card/package update for this week.... Uncle Robert, Phil and Holly, Alex (Tian Tian), Nicola, J & C

Again, the encouragement is wonderful. Mollie REALLY appreciates the cards and listens intently as we read them out loud to her.

This has been a good weekend.

Mollie and I went to "girls night" last night, had a good time, and stayed out late. After sleeping in today, we had a relaxing morning. Then Shane came over to babysit while Matt and I went to lunch and a movie (first movie we've gone to together in over a year I think).

We still haven't done anything about the hair but let it fall out on it's own. Personally, I would rather see Mollie with no hair than straggly ragged hair, but I am letting her decide. After all, it's her body. Isabel's mom said she dyed her hair pink before cutting it so we may give that a go....

Our friends Shane and Michelle have really stepped up and made these last few weeks much easier. Thanks you gals!!

The Saga of Princess Underwear and Princess Booty

Mollie had a great day! We blew bubbles, "gardened", made seashell and bead necklaces, and went to the park. Mollie has been sort of indifferent to Lucy since her diagnosis, but today she wanted them to dress alike and was really in to playing with her. And Lucy loved every minute of it!

Mollie was also in a really goofy mood tonight and dubbed herself Princess Underwear and Lucy, Princess Booty!

More on blood...if you're local, please consider donating at the Shepeard Blood Center because their blood products go to local hospitals (thanks Shane).

A special thank you to those who have already donated.

Blood

It is day 35 of Mollie's treatment for leukemia and she's already had two transfusions of packed red cells. We are so thankful to the anonymous donors. If you are eligible, please donate blood!

The parents of Serenity, another little girl with A.L.L., have set up a National Blogger Blood Drive for July 30. We haven't gotten that organized, but please check out your local Red Cross to find out where you can give blood.

For a typical whole blood donation, red cells, plasma, and platelets can be separated and used for 3 patients (although the platelets have to be pooled with platelets from other donors to make one unit).

I first donated blood in high school and have been a pretty regular donor ever since. It's easy, quick (<30 minutes), and almost painless (just a little pinch when the needle goes in). So if you're healthy and eligible, please consider it. It is a great way to share your good blessings with others. If you're not eligible to donate, you can spread the word and encourage others to donate.