Our move to Florida

The week after Leila ended treatment, was spent getting ready for our big move to Orlando, FL.  The movers came on July 6-8 and packed up all of our furniture and belongings. 

We spent several days saying goodbye to our good friends in Las Vegas.  We stayed at the Red Rock resort for two nights, and our neighbors joined us for our last goodbyes!  We flew out of Vegas on July 10, 2010.  It was an emotional trip leaving everyone that we had become so close to over the three years of living there.  We will miss all of the wonderful people who were a part of our lives.

We have moved into our new home in Orlando now, and are adjusting slowly.  Grandma and Grandpa Brown came to help us get things unpacked and settled in.  We are trying to get used to the humidity and bugs! 

Leila has her first doctor appointment here in Orlando this week.  She has been dealing with some skin irritation and itching problems since going off the chemo.  Other than that, she has been doing well!  We are anxious to meet her new doctor this week.  Leila will continue to go once a month for blood counts and check ups. 

End of treatment June 30, 2010!

On June 30, 2010, Leila took her last chemotherapy pills!! This officially ended her 2 1/4 year treatment protocol for Leukemia. Leila's last doctor appointment with Dr. B and Jenny was July 2, 2010. The entire staff including Dr. B, sang Happy No More Chemo to Leila and we had a wonderful cake from Candlelighters. It was a moment to remember!

That evening Leila had a Spa party at our house with all of her close friends. We had the Giggles and Glitter company come with all of the supplies for facials, pedicures and manicures. Leila and her friends had a great time and enjoyed the special treatment.