Mommy's hair is growing back.

Mommy is almost done with chemo. I have four more infusions, and then I am done. While I am done I will have three weeks to recover before surgery. In those three weeks mommy is creating a bucket list for our family, which includes:

- Go to a pumpkin patch
- Decorate pumpkins altogether
- Make an apple pie with Halen
- Eat pumpkin pancakes
- Have a just Halen and I date
- Watch Halloween movies
- Drink hot apple cider
- Go trick or treating
- Visit the Silos in Waco
- Go stay at a hotel for a few nights and play
- Go in a hot tub

I am excited to accomplish these with you. My hair is growing back! You are very excited about this. I just love having you as my daughter Halen, you are learning to say so much. I love talking to you and learning what you know. I love being able to drop you off and pick you up from pre-school this year. I love having Tuesday and Thursdays as just me and my girl days. I love our morning cuddles on the couch before Henley wakes up. I love your imagination and creativity. I love your fearlessness and determination to try. I love your way of showing big love. I love our talks and snuggles before nap and bed... I love hearing about your favorite part of the day. I love praying with you and hearing your added prayers. I love talking to you about Jesus, and hearing what you know.

You are the light of my life Halen, ever since you were in my belly. I gaze at our pictures of when we first met and am flooded with happiness as you are my greatest gift.

And as mommy is about to end phase one of this battle this year, I am grateful to have you by my side to love me unconditionally, to snuggle with me, to give me the best hugs, to tell me you like my hair and I am pretty. I am so grateful for you.

Thank you for being my daughter. I love you Halen Rae Carol.