7.16.2014

Video of final chemo celebration

Desmond's last chemo appointment the other day wasn't scheduled until 2:15. That meant we got there at 2:15, and we waited until about 3:15 to actually get going on everything - getting vitals, meeting with the doctor, getting a bag of fluid in, and getting chemo going.

We didn't finish up until after 5:00, and it seemed like a lot of people had left for the day, but then a big parade of people came out to celebrate Desmond. They put on silly hats and necklaces, and had a big sign that said Last Day. They sang him a song about it being his last day, and they had presents. He looks pretty nonplussed in this video, but then they gave him an Iron Patriot toy and he rejoiced. I, of course, started crying as soon as they came out.

The woman in this video is Jen, a childlife specialist. Her job includes interacting with and playing with the kids and siblings in the waiting and treatment areas, and Des has really taken a liking to her.

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