09.12.10: NEW BEGINNINGS!

Hello Friends,

I apologize for not writing in a while. A lot has been going on, but thankfully the light is starting to shine through for Trinity! Her hair is starting to grow back; she is finally off steroids/pain meds; and all she's taking now is her seizure medication until she begins radiation and chemo this month. Trin has an appointment on Tuesday to get her treatment schedule.

After Trin's first surgery in February, we realized that the downtime during recovery was a bit lonely for Trin, since the rest of us went back to work and on with life... but Trin was stuck at home... medicated and unable to work or drive. The recovery was challenging for Trin because before she got sick she was working full-time AND going to school full-time! Trin's always been a busy-bee so we knew we had to find something to keep her busy after surgery; so we began searching for things that would help her pass the time since she could only take so many walks, ya know?

Anyway, In February Eddie and Trin discovered these two little amazingly adorable chihuahuas in need of a home. And what better way to lift a girl's spirit than two teenie weenie little beautiful baby girls that she could care for, play with, and dress up!?!! :) Trinity has always been a care-taker of others so it was only natural that having something to take care of would enable her to feel productive throughout her long, tedious recovery.

But then in June we were told by doctors that Trinity had to have another surgery in August because there was more cancer to remove from her brain. This meant that Trin couldn't bring home the puppies quite yet. Thankfully, the family who previously owned these baby pups agreed to care for them for a few months until Trin got through her second surgery; and she was finally able to bring them home last Friday!!! I'm an auntie again, yay!

Before Trin and Eddie were able to bring the babes home, we brainstormed possible names for them. Eddie decided to name his dog "Cali" as in Tupac's "Caaaalifornia Loooove!" And Trinity decided to name hers "Shiraz" (a city in the southwest of Iran that's known for its poets, flowers, and our favorite wine). The puppies are soooo cute!!!!!

Trin & Eddie's new babies - Shiraz & Cali

Oh, and on a cute random note: Today my little brother asked me if Trinity's dad's name is "Trinidad." Haha!  My little brother Shayan and little sister Tina consider Trinity their real big sister cause she's been around since they were born! She's in practically every home video!!! I even remember once years ago, Trinity and I babysat Shayan while my dad and his wife went to dinner. Shayan was about 4 months old and it was the first time at home without his parents so he kept cryyyying and wouldn't stop! I didn't know what to do. Then Trinity went over to the dresser and pulled out a shirt that belonged to Shayan's mom, Tani. She wrapped Shayan in the shirt and the smell of it calmed him and put him right to sleep! I remember thinking how great of a mom Trinity is going to be one day. And now she is and that day is here - she's a doggie mom! Yay <3

Love,

Nazy