Day 39 of Lochlan’s healing journey with leukaemia was a fun-filled day at the fair.
My parents came to visit + the boys are always so happy to share their world with them. Lochlan, once again, walked the entire time we were there despite the sore muscles he felt after all of yesterday’s walking. He said he was sore “but the good kind of sore”. The type of sore you feel after a good workout. Building strength is a task in itself but he’s determined.
Lochlan told me that the fair feels like home and he is happy and comfortable there.
After a brief afternoon break and some lunch we headed back for the evening’s festivities. I dropped off Lochlan and Luke and together they walked in while I parked the car. A little independence gave Lochlan a surge of confidence that was so nice to see.
He got to hang out with some friends - kids are amazing. Kind and caring, but also just don’t know what to say or do with a friend who is sick. So Mitch was great at getting some silly conversation flowing so they could see that Lochlan is still Lochlan, and although he can’t run and play he can still chat and scheme and imagine.
The fair is also a great time for adults to get caught up with all of each other’s news. It was so nice to see and chat and cry with so many amazing friends and neighbours. The outpouring of support is too big for words.
Again, Luke and Mitch stayed for the nighttime fun at the fair, and Lochlan and I headed home after a full day. As we were driving home Lochlan said, “I’m scared, Mom. I’m scared of what life is going to throw at me next. But I am also excited for it, because I know I’m really going to live it!”
As I tucked him into bed and laid down beside him, he said “Today was a good day. And I’m so happy tonight.”
Thankful for another day with him. Extra thankful it was a happy one for him.
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