So, we had decided to tell the kids Friday night at dinner. John was real nervous and wanted me to tell them. I wasn't too worried about it. I told them our lives are changing, that Daddy's body isn't working right. We explained that his blood is not doing what it is supposed to and he has a disease called leukemia. We told them it is a type of cancer, but Daddy has not done anything wrong.We told them that he has to take lots of medicine to fight the bad cancer cells. That he will probably get really sick when he has chemo treatments. We also explained that we won't have any extra money for things like eating out or going to the movies. That we will have a lot of Dr bills and Daddy won't be able to work as much. I told them I would need their help.
Every one seemed ok. I think it is good that they don't have a bad connection to cancer. They asked a few questions, and seemed ok. Later that night Michael had more questions. He is the one that is the most worried. All we can say is that Dad should be ok and we all need to have faith and pray and fight. Abby seems ok. She says she is nervous about not knowing and she has a feeling she will really learn responsibility now. Isaiah has been acting out all weekend and maybe this is why. He just does not know how to express his worries. Jenna has actually been sick with a fever all weekend, but has not said much about John. Emma has been pretty quiet, but said there is a girl in her class whose Dad died from cancer this past summer. So, I am sure she is worried.
Life shouldn't be too crazy this week. But, John starts chemo one week from today. We are SO hoping he does not get super sick. We will see. John and I go to a chemo class this week to learn more about what to expect.
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