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Follow Blake's Journey to Beat Leukemia 
Welcome to Blake's websiteBR>
Blake was diagnosed with Leukemia (ALL)on December 17, 2003. Just 11 days after his 3rd birthday, and just 1 day before his baby sister Denay was born. He was in remission early, and responded very well to the chemotherapy. Blake started the maintenance phase of his chemotherapy in August 2004. Blake received an IV injection of chemotherapy once a month in Omaha and on the 3rd month he received a spinal injection of chemo. During this time Blake was also taking oral meds at home. He had to have his blood drawn every 2 weeks to see how his body was holding up.
Blake had his port removed just before Christmas 2006 due to blood clots. He had to finish up the last few months of his therapy getting pokes and iv pokes to receive his meds and check his counts. He took it like a champ.
In March 2007 Blake received his last spinal injection and on April 20th he took his last dose of oral meds.
Blake had a very wonderful 5 months of being chemo free. He played his 3rd year of t-ball, rode horses, worked at his "ranch" and just really enjoyed being healthy. He loved kindergarten and making new friends in school.
But on September 6, 2007, our worst fears came true, the leukemia was back. Blake was again admitted to Children's Hospital in Omaha on the 5th of Sept, and confirmed on the 6th of a relapse. He's had several blood transfusions, platelet transfusions, bone marrow tests, and spinal taps. He has kept a good spirit, although tired of the hospital, and is getting stronger and stronger each day.
Thank you to everyone for your love and support!
Please take a look at the pictures, and sign Blake's guestbook!
GIVE BLOOD!!!!!!The American Red Cross is needing all types. We all want to make sure there is enough supply to help save a life! Blake has needed several transfusions of blood and platelets. There are many kids out there that also need transfusions daily! PLEASE, PLEASE, give blood!
Journal
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:05 PM CDT Hello! Things are going ok here at the Pelster's! Blake has been really enjoying the summer, but right he's caught a cold that's really kicking his rear. He is home resting right now. Hopefully that is all it will take for him to feel better. No fevers, so that is good!
I have uploaded some new photos from the kids at the zoo. We had such a great time!
There really isn't much more going on here right now! Blake got IVIG in North Platte last week. He isn't scheduled for anything else until July 2nd. If his counts are high enough then we'll go. If they aren't then he'll stay home.
That's about it for us right now. Please continue to say prayers for our friend Paige as she is beginning her transplant. As always we appreciate you checking in on us!
God Bless!
Kassie
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Hospital Information: Home!!!!
76335 Rd 348
Elsie, NE 69134
308-228-2556
Links: http://www.caringbridge.org/ne/jakieboy a sweet little boy who faught hard and beat cancer.
http://www.caringbridge.org/ia/drewlansink A good friend that Blake has made at clinic. Drew is also 3 yrs old and has ALL
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