They were talking about Cincy Chili in KC? Cool.

By the way, if you come, go to Camp Washington Chili or Price Hill Chili. Don't fall for the "Skyline" or "Goldstar" mass produced stuff

Actually it was a national show that was on in KC. I think it is called "The next Best Thing" It is on Thurs. nights here.

I really need you guys right now...

On top of everything else...a test for EBV just came back positive. This can lead to PTLD and her trans. team mentioned it today for the first time (which caused much shock to me). We are scheduling a CT scan for this week and will be doing the portal vein angioplasty on Friday.

~Definition from CLASSKIDS.org:
PTLD stands for post transplant lymphoproliferative disease. This is a problem that occurs in transplant patients and is believed to be caused by an interaction between immunosuppression medications and a chronic viral infection called EBV (Epstein Barr Virus). PTLD occurs in a small percentage of transplanted patients and can progress to lymphoma, a cancer of the blood cells . PTLD can sometimes be treated by decreasing or stopping the immunosuppression medications.

But on a side note - Natalie (good girl that she is ) pulled her PICC line out (Saturday)!! This was the last day of the meds and she got all of her doses for the day, so she pulled it (how she knew that it was the last day is beyond me). She had a pretty good weekend, but she’s quite moody (we’ll see what the labs show I guess), she’s also not sleeping well, but I’m trying not to get myself all worked up.

Your family is in my prayers.

Continuous in my thoughts as well.

What can I say to take away your pain? I think we all have the same feeling of helplessness. Sending lots of prayers and virtual hugs.

Oh my....we are definitly going to say extra prayers for Natalie and her family! Hang in there

And just when I thought I could stop praying for that sweet little angel.... You're back on top my prayer list!

Prayers still coming your way.

I said a prayer for you, your husband, Natalie, and the medical staff just as I finished reading your latest post.

Hang in there!

Continues prayers Becca.

Praying for you, thinking of you and knowing you will get through this.

You will be in my thoughts and in my heart. She is a tough little girl and so are you. Hang in there!

Praying for all of you in this time of need. I am sending virtual hugs to you and yours and thinking of you often!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

You, Jason, and Natalie are in my thoughts and prayers. I also pray for all medical personnel who have anything to do with you all. Hang tough Becca. As Carman says..."It may seem like Friday night, but Sunday's on the way!"

Continued prayers for your family and all that are involved. Hang in there, we are all here for you whenever you need to talk (type )

Prayers are coming from Georgia also.

Becca and Natalie - You are in my prayers also. May G-d's all powerful Love shine upon both of you and bring you strength and well-being.

Continued prayers from me as well.

Continued prayers coming your way!

Becca, wish I could say or do something to make your pain and angst go away, but I can't. Just know that I am thinking of you and Bear.

Things happen in threes for me...I've gotten two biggies answered by praying recently. I'm making the bear's recovery with NO sign of PTLD or any other alphabet soup problem my number three.

I wish I could do anything that would make everything better RIGHT NOW!!! All I can do is let you know that I care and that you are all in my thoughts. Hugs your way

What a tough, rough road you all have been traveling. I pray your trail will smooth out for each of you very soon. Thoughts and prayers continue from Georgia.