5 years ago today

5 years ago today our baby girl had her first surgery (6 hours)
she was diagnosed with a stage 2 brain tumor June 14 2006
astrocytoma - shaped like stars
she did amazing
she is amazing
we are so lucky to have her
thank you God for the last 5 years

The tumor was in her spinal cord - literally inside
this caused her spinal cord to resemble a straw
we were told to be prepared for her to be paralized because of the
location and the nerves that had to be cut
we were told at best she would have several sever physical problems,
she would walk with a wide gait, she wouldn't be able to be potty trained...,
she wouldn't be the same baby girl we sent into surgery
and she's not
she is an amazing fighter
she has amazing spirit
and she came out stronger then ever
  

It is so hard to believe our journey with cancer started 5 years ago, that seems like a life time. Today Madison has a very minor physical issue, her thumb occasionally will go numb, tingle, drive her crazy. She was able to go to Kindergarten with the limited restrictions of no football, trampolines, wrestling, or tumbling. It reminds me to be so thankful that she doesn't have any other issues.
I love you so much Madison Rae. Thank you for teaching me to be strong, and how to fight right along with you.