Love Those Locks

Hola amigos,

Sorry for being M.I.A! I can't believe its been over two weeks since our last entry. It seems like a lot has happened since the new year began...hope you are all healthy and happy!

Kelly is in great spirits and feeling just as strong as she did before treatments began. 

This past week has been an especially wonderful one for Kelly being that Yoela, Ella Mia and Rob came to visit us in NY! Yoela (Kelly's best friend since forever) and her family stayed in an apartment just a few blocks down the street from Kelly and Hector in NYC, so the 5 Panameños enjoyed the week doing everything from walking through snowy Central Park, visiting to the Natural History Museum, and enjoying a yummy meal at Serendipity!  On friday they all hopped on a train and came up to the glass house in Mountainville, where Mom and I continue to stay.  Yoela and Rob have never experienced this much snow, so they are stoked! And of course, this is Ella Mia's 1st snow ever! Today we took them to the organic market for a delicious breakfast and some hot apple cider, followed by few hours of sledding down the slope here next to the house.  Then, at about 4pm, Kelly and Yoela said goodbye to their long hair...

Both girls braided their hair before mom took the scissors to their ponytails and cut them off!  As you can see, they look beautiful! Kelly's braid measured in at a whopping 16 inches, and Yoela's measured in at exactly 10 inches.  Both of them plan on donating their hair to Locks of Love.  Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.... 

On a side note...
As Mami & I were falling asleep last night, we started to think about time...don't worry, I am not going to get all philosophical on you guys. But I am going to let you in on what our math skills brought to our attention:

This past Thursday Jan.13, 2011, marked the 80th day since Kelly's tumor was removed. Can you believe its already been that long? We can't believe there was even an operation to begin with!

Today, Saturday Jan. 15, 2011, marks the 100th day since Kelly's seizure. 101 days ago, we celebrated my 24th birthday, and never in our wildest dreams knew what lied ahead of us starting the very next day.

Tomorrow, Sunday Jan. 16, 2011, will be our 90th day in the USA.

This coming Tuesday Jan.18, 2011, marks the 100th day since Kelly was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Craziness...but you know what? That egg is out of her head, and she is braver than ever!