New AFP Level In--Good News!

Elizabeth's blood was drawn yesterday to check her tumor marker (in her case, AFP) level. Her last AFP was 3900 taken April 12. It is now down to 3250. We can't read too much into this... it doesn't necessarily mean everything will be okay, but it sure is good to have some good news!

We had an "Oreo Party" (Elizabeth's words) this evening after picking Mike up from drama practice and grocery shopping. Elizabeth wanted Mint Creme Oreos, and riffled through the grocery bags until she found the package immediately upon arriving home. Elizabeth, Mike, Matt, and Mommy celebrated getting some good news by being silly and eating Oreos. If you're ever feeling a little blue, I highly recommend it! I don't know if it was the sugar or what, but we all had a bad case of the giggles, which continued off and on all night.

Elizabeth has been complaining of tummy aches again, and hasn't been quite herself. The transfusion has seemed to perk up her color, though, so hopefully she feels some good effect from it.

Thanks everyone for your continued prayers. Every day is a gift and we're trying to enjoy every bit of each one. We are grateful for the little things (like Oreos!) and hope that someday we'll be able to express gratitude for the ultimate answer to prayer.