BEACH!

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She did it!! Again, God's timing is amazing. What a gift he is giving us. Who knew an abscess on your bottom could be such a blessing haha! Sent home on oral antibiotics that will hopefully clear up any infection and chemo slotted for Friday! Walked her down to the beach this evening and watched the joy and awe in her eyes. She will get to enjoy a few days here with some of her grandparents, her Aunt Lynn and Uncle Alex, cousin Allison, and of course us! We can hardly believe it. And if anyone is able to find joy in just being here regardless of having to sit out of the water fun, it's Charlotte. Because this view beats the hospital room any day! Look at her go: the ocean--what symbolism of a great journey







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  1. Kevin SweeneyJune 12, 2016 at 11:45 PM

    Awesome! So happy for you all, enjoy it Charlotte, love ya.

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  2. UnknownJune 13, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    Her smile says it all!!! So happy that you all get this time. :)

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  3. Lindsey GuessJune 13, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    Yay!! That's awesome! So happy you can all be together to enjoy it! :) Have so much fun!!

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  4. UnknownJune 13, 2016 at 1:15 PM

    So happy for you all!! What an amazing gift. Much love to you all. Enjoy your week! xoxo

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  5. ppa1dayatatimeJune 13, 2016 at 5:46 PM

    Have an amazing time! Yay!!

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  6. EvansJune 13, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    Hey who wants to go in the water anyways!! Haha!! She looks amazing and the smile says it all!!! Such a big victory for a little girl!! Do your thang, Charlotte!!! Love you!! 🌊⚓️💖☀️😘

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  7. UnknownJune 13, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    PG
    Pops

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  8. Amy ElizabethJune 14, 2016 at 8:42 AM

    So happy you are getting in some family fun! She looks so happy - thinking of you !

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