Day +41. From Adelaide

Our last day in Melbourne was spent in RCH receiving bloods which took all day. Wasn't the way we planned to spend our last day there, but Lauren needed a few blood products. She was planning on having her nails manicured once more before leaving Melbourne at her favourite Salon, Salon Royale located in the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH). Unfortunately that and her hair wash had to be cancelled, but Fiona and the girls came and visited her in the day oncology ward for a pressie Lauren bought for them for their great support in washing her hair a few times, which they didn't charge for.

She'll get to revisit them in April for that manicure!!!
Other than that, we had a last minute catch up with more Melbourne family and someone Kate (Lauren's sister) wanted to meet in 3 year old Joseph!

On leaving we gratefully acknowledge the support of Ronald McDonald House Parkville

where nothing was too much trouble. If it wasn't for this accommodation across the road from the hospital, our stay in Melbourne wouldn't have been so simple. Over the 2 months we met so many inspirational families challenged by various illnesses with a sick child. Unfortunately, one of those families lost their son this week in 15 year old Jordy. Such tragic news, our hearts go out to them. We all know it, but it just shouldn't happen - unfortunately it does. So next time you want to whinge about a scratch on your car or the weather etc, think about a family who lose their child far too early. It's happening too often, be thankful you may not be exposed to it.

On arriving back in Adelaide on Tuesday and to a new house Lauren hadn't even seen because she was in hospital when we moved, a few of her friends did up her room to welcome her home!! Thanks Bermata, Cassie & Amelia. Great job and a nice surprise for her.

.....and thanks to 20,000 cranes and their wishes and the many people behind those cranes - Thank you!!!