Hudson’s Story

Site created on March 6, 2020


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On March 4, 2020, our little Hudson "Huddy" was diagnosed with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. It has been a complete shock to us all and the most frightening past couple days. Huddy had been his usual little wild self but with a cough since last week that wasn’t improving despite treatment for bronchitis. Over a couple days, he was progressively more fatigued and not eating well but nothing drastically out of the ordinary. On Tuesday, Sarah noticed his abdomen was distended and a lump had popped up in front of his left ear. Jeff and Sarah brought him to their Pediatrician early Wednesday morning and they were immediately sent to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Scottish Rite for further imaging and work-up. After many lab tests and CT scans, he was found to have a large mediastinal (chest) mass with lymph node involvement and masses on his kidneys as well. The Oncologist met Jeff and Sarah down in the emergency room. At the time, the diagnosis wasn’t definitive but we knew it was some form of lymphoma and/or leukemia. He was admitted to the Aflac Cancer Center at CHOA Scottish Rite. After further pathology/cytology results, they confirmed his diagnosis of T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and he started treatment on Thursday, March 5. Our family has been overwhelmed with love and support from friends and family near and far. Please keep them coming! We’ve started this site to best communicate updates on our little buddy. 

Newest Update

Journal entry by Sarah Carpenter

He rang the bell today!! 
As I read through all the old journal entries, 3 years ago around this time we were preparing for intense 5 day straight of infusions.  Today we walked through the halls of those rooms for the last time.  I’m so proud of how strong my little man is.  He had to get blood drawn today without any meds.  We might’ve promised a few roblox giftcards but he did it! 
Many have been asking what’s next.  We will continue to go once a month for labs and pentamidine(breathing treatment to prevent pneumonia).  He will be closely monitored the first 6 months, then every other month for the rest of the year.  And then every 3 months the next year.  
Thank you again for all those who have prayed for Hudson.  I never got to singly thank each one for the gifts, the love, the kindness we received.  We are forever grateful!  The first year was a crazy one….then add the pandemic.  So from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
It has been a very long 3 years but God had a plan and is still promising something bigger to all.  Romans 8:28 reminds us, “we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose.”  I hang on to that verse when I can’t see Him working, I chose to see His goodness. 
God bless! 
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