Andrew (DOB 10-19-00) was diagnosed with ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) on August 6, 2003. His leukemia is considered high risk (t-cell with a high wbc) and he was put on a rigourous treatment plan (ccg 1961 ser) which will last 3.5 years and consists of 13 different chemos and cranial radiation. Andrew's battle had it's ups and downs. He spent 15 months on intensive chemo, including radiation, and another 2 years of daily chemo for maintenance.
We are thankful to proclaim that God has done a mighty work in Andrew, and he is now in remission, living life as a "Survivor".
Please keep him in your prayers as he will be closely monitored to help minimize side effects and ensure that the cancer remains in remission.
We thank you for your prayers, for healing and protection.
I find myself writing less on this site, and more about our day to day adventures on my blog.
That really is a good thing, as we are doing normal things and the cancer world is no longer in the forefront of our lives.
Andrew saw the endocrinologist last week, and the oncologist too. I have a bunch of labs and tests to get for them, including his bone density test.
We discussed his overall fatigue/weakness/pain issues, and both doctors said that some kids struggle with this for sometime, there really is no research to tell us if it will be a life-long, chronic issue...or what would make it better. Both agree that his swimming is a great activity, and encouraged him to keep going with it.
To be honest, Im feeling overwhelmed with all of his doctors appts....it's just hard to fit them all in.
Christine joined swim team recently, and I truly thought she would quit after the first lap! WRONG-O! She LOVES it. Everyday she asks if it's a "liquids" (team name) day. She gets out of the pool with a smile each day, and when I ask what is the hardest part, she says, "nothings hard!" Im really proud of her.
We have a busy weekend...Christine performs a few times in a recital on Sunday, and Saturday kicks off our first, Alex's Lemonade Stand of the year.
We will be at the Taste of Ladera, a fun community event (location has changed to Founders Park, for those interested in attending.) We are excited to have Olympic Swimmer, Janet Evans, joining us to sign autographs, and we are raffling off two Webkinz (the new American Cocker Spaniel and Chicken)...so, busy getting all those details in order.
If you are interested, I have set up a virtual lemonade stand , please stop by and have a drink, and share the site with a friend.
Thanks for the continued prayers, we appreciate all of the kindness, and are grateful to be able to share Andrew's good health with you.
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