Hello From Orlando!

I know it's been a terribly long time since my last post. JP is doing well and the truth is that I feel guilty about how well he is doing. We have had a lot of sadness surrounding us in our cancer-friend world and our normal world and I didn't feel like posting because I don't want it to come across as look-how-well-we're-doing-vs-what-you're-going-through. I realize that nobody would think this, and this blog is for updates on JP and how his treatment is going and I should be documenting. I've mentioned it before, but I really do feel something along the lines of survivor's guilt - even though we are far from being survivors - and it's hard for me to feel like writing when I am watching my son fight his cancer with minimal complications when so many are facing much more difficult battles. It's a double edged sword, feeling tremendously blessed for how well things are going and also feeling tremendous sorrow for our friends who are struggling in whatever their trials may be. It is what it is, and I can not let that keep me from posting anymore.

We are currently in Orlando, Florida. We flew in this afternoon for JP's Make A Wish trip. He is so excited! We are staying at Give Kids the World Village and this place is amazing. We were greeted at the airport by a volunteer holding a sign and I literally could not hold in the tears. While I would prefer that JP did not have cancer, this really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that money could never buy. We feel very fortunate that JP is feeling so well and we are able to take this trip and make some incredible memories. There are so many activities here at the village (in addition to all the parks or attractions) that it is going to be impossible to do it all. We will be here through March 18th then we will stay in a different condo for a few more days before flying home on March 21st. Nine more days in this beautiful, humid weather. We are loving it! The plan is to hit the Magic Kingdom tomorrow and we will decide what else from there.