Home to gear up for round 5!

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We are home! We plan to have a recharging, restorative, rejuvenating, and playfully fun week at home in order to gear her little body up for round 5 of chemo which could begin this coming Friday if all of her blood work checks out that day. Focus is on nutrition and family time. And I just realized that with Taylor's last day of school yesterday...we will have ALL 3 home all week together!

There is a chance that we may be able to steal Charlotte away to our family beach trip for a couple days over this next round depending on timing and her blood counts! The beach house our family has rented is just a little over 2hrs away in Topsail NC and our team of doctors feel that the timing of this annual beach trip might coincide with where she is in her treatment. Bringing her to the beach to spend a couple days with family, fresh ocean breezes, and toes in the sand sounds like earths best medicine. And although her participation in some of the ususal beach activities would be limited because of safety concerns with her central line and the shorter length of time she can be away from the hospital....we will make the most of this little get away should it work out for us to bring her. As always, thanks for your love and prayers. The conscious stream of positivity we are receiving is infectious!

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  1. UnknownJune 4, 2016 at 4:47 PM

    She is an incredible little girl and has an infectious smile that melts your heart
    It was exciting to see them all play together in the family room. They interact so well and it is hard to tell who is enjoying whom more
    Big sister or big brother or Charlotte
    This will be a great family week for Brian and Jennifer
    PG

    Pops

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  2. EvansJune 4, 2016 at 11:22 PM

    That's fantastic!!! Salty air is a naturally calming remedy for everyone!! Even if for only a few days it will surely make everyone feel better!! Keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers forever.... Much love ❤️ Xoxo

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  3. Kevin SweeneyJune 5, 2016 at 11:35 PM

    Enjoy your week together! Thinking of you all, special times for your three kiddos! Beach days:) #charlottestrong

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  4. UnknownJune 6, 2016 at 1:28 PM

    Hope you all have a wonderful week!!! Beach therapy is sometimes the best therapy. I hope it works out. Sending lots of love and prayers your way. XOXOXOXO

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  5. Jennifer BannisterJune 7, 2016 at 9:27 AM

    Enjoy your time together and know that I continue to pray for Charlotte and your family! Much love, Jennifer, David & Liam Bannister

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  6. Nancy GJune 7, 2016 at 4:09 PM

    Enjoy all your family and the SUN.
    Hope Charlotte Gets to the BEACH!!
    Prays and thought are with all of u

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  7. UnknownJune 7, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    I always went to the beach when I lived closer when I wanted to feel better. It really is very healing! Hope you all have a special time together!! Give our love to Charlotte and her 2 amigos. Love & Hugs to all of you and plenty of prayers!
    Debbie & Chuck

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