daily life of the deanching family

Last week, Analise turned 4 years old.  She is doing well and we’ll be celebrating her birthday with Paisley next week.  Paisley will be turning 1 year old next week.  My birthday is next week as well, but I’ll be turning 38.

Analise had chemo last Friday and unfortunately came down with a fever, nearly hitting 103 degrees.  While it came down, the doctors admitted her for the night.  She kept her temp in normal range, but it didnt make sense to rush home in case it were to spike again.  As you can imagine, she was pissed, crying and kept asking us why she had to be in the hospital.  It had been over 18months since she had been hospitalized last. 

Analise was discharged on Saturday afternoon and all is back to normal.

Please keep continuing prayers for Analise and all those who are fighting illness. 

Please also keep those impacted by the tsunami in Japan in your prayers.

Our deepest condolescences go out to the Hollendoner family on the passing of George Hollendoner.  While I’ve personally have only known the Hollendoner family since I dated my wife, Melissa and her siblings grew up with the George & Madonna’s sons.  He was a  kind person and loved his family & friends very much.  May God Bless and watch over George and his family.

Yep, it’s December and I haven’t updated our blog in so long.  For that I apologize.  Life has been hectic as usual.  Here’s a synopsis… Ana is in preschool, Sophia is in all-day kindergarten, and Paisley is sitting up, standing up in her playcrib, and babbling non-stop.  For Halloween, Analise was a panda and princess for Halloween, Sophia was a princess, and Paisley was a pumpkin.  Sophia has joined the Daisies, the entry level for Girl Scouts of America.  Analise continues chemo every other week and her last MRI showed no growth nor shrinkage. 

Thanksgiving has come and gone.  Black Friday was a quick trip to Toys R Us on Thanksgiving night, so we didnt enjoy the doorbusting and insanity like years before….

Sophia turns 6yrs old on December 10th.  Wow.  That’s all I can say.

God Bless!

Analise’s first day of preschool today!  She was a little upset with us leaving her, but of course, she survived!

Sop is in her 2nd full-week of school and lovin’ it… we’re lovin’ it too…She’s on a good sleeping schedule and Analise is following suit…

Baby Paisley is doing well…. sleeps well, eats well, and happy….

Yesterday we visited Dr Ticho, an opthamologist, in Orland Park.  Ana’s eyes were dialated then checked.  All looks good.  We were referred to him by her oncologists to make sure that her chemo treatments haven’t impacted her vision.  As well, there doesnt appear to be any pressure on her optical nerve.  Not sure if he said optical nerve or nerves, but in either case, she looks ok.

Today, Ana’s in chemo and we got here extra early.  Hopefully, she has a smooth day and we don’t have an all-day affair here…

Happy Birthday to my friend James Javier!  Yesterday he turned 38yrs old.  He’s battling a recovery from being hit by a car while jogging last September.   Thank you for your continued prayers and positive thoughts for Analise, James, and all those who are sick and taking care of the sick.