So maybe the day wasn't so crappy after all .....( If you haven't aready,you might want to read the post below.Then you'll be up to speed)

Five weeks ago today,Zoey was diagnosed with AML M7.At diagnosis she had 68% blasts or in other words,68% of her cells were immature cells and thus meant she had Leukemia running rampant in her body.Fast forward to a few hours ago:Mark called Zoey's oncologist because I was too whimpy or just too down right scared to call myself.Actually,to be honest,I stayed relatively calm while awaiting the results.Truly knowing no matter what the emotion that I let take hold of me,nothing would change what was to be.So Mark called me around 12:45 and my heart did do a little skip when I saw his number come up, as I knew why he was calling.He spoke to Dr.Gannon and the news ..... no blasts in the marrow.How's that for fabulous news?Totally offsets the events of this morning,to say the least.Her doctor was pleased and we were,well,beyond pleased.He did use the "R" word.Now, I am not talking about the "R" word I hate, that people use to describe others with intellectual disabilities,I am instead talking,remission.That word now becomes a new "R" word to me as I just am not ready to speak it out loud.That word both thrills me and terrifies me, so we take today for what it was, which was really great news. We go forward as planned and do all in our power to kick this thing for good.Or help Zoey kick this thing for good.I will remain cautiously optimistic,as we have been burned by unbridled optimism before and we know this particular journey is still so new and things can change on a dime.Remember,we still have 4 or 5 other rounds to see Zoey come out unscathed by.That will certainly require faithful prayers, with a little luck thrown in for good measure.At the same time, I intend to rejoice as these miraculous milestones occur.For they are miracles.Zoey is a miracle and for today .... my tiny warrior is doing really spectacular.We will embrace our extra days given to us before a new Monday arrives.We are thankful and grateful for this latest news.Thankful and grateful are not words that actually do justice in this moment.When I come up with an adequate description on how I am feeling,I'll let you know.For now,in this moment, I feel peace.