We had fun celebrating the “People who have to work on Monday so we celebrate on Saturday” version of the green holiday over the weekend. I have not felt well enough the last few years to join in the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day so it was awesome to be back in action, plaid pants, green legs and all – as you can see in the picture!

This week I am happy to fill you in that my white blood cell count is FINALLY in the normal range. I feel much better knowing I am a little less susceptible to catching a bug. Since my count is back, we restarted one of my anti-rejection medications. It felt very strange not taking it for over a month. We will gradually add it back into my routine as it can also cause my white count to drop. My other medication level is still hopping around which means I still go for blood work at least once a week.  But if that is all I have to do for maintenance, I am not complaining. Actually, it’s a bit of a treat getting to the clinic because Travis’ sister, Dana, works there and I always stop to visit her and her co-workers. Its a bonus getting to see her so often.

We had another momentous event on Tuesday as we also said our final goodbye and farewell to Andrew. That’s right, its official. We are empty nesters! After living with us the last two years away from his home in Salt Lake City to play junior hockey, he definitely became part of our family. We miss having him around already but we are happy for him as next year he will be attending Aurora University near Chicago, he will also be playing hockey. The three of us, Dana, and Lauren all went out for a “last supper” with him on Sunday and sent him on his way. We wish him only the best of luck for his future.