Chemo Infusion Successful - August 5, 2008
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The original plan was for Aidan to receive his next round of chemo the Monday before he left Scottsdale. Because of a blood platelet count in the 70’s, Phoenix Children’s sent him home without the treatments and advised his count would have to increase to near 100 before he would be allowed the next round. This news was bothersome because you want to stay as close to two week intervals as possible because too much time between treatments has shown in some cases to make the drugs ineffective. When he returned home he went to Kadlec Hospital and his count was found to be even lower and the chemo was delayed once again. The worries mounted as Aidan approached 3 weeks between treatments.
After discussions with Children’s Hospital in Seattle, it was decided if Aidan could reach a count in the 80’s they would proceed instead of allowing more time to go by. On Friday last week, exactly three weeks since his prior chemotherapy, Aidan once again went to Kadlec for another blood draw. We would have been very happy with anything over 80, and Aidan surprised us all with a count of 103! Immediately after hearing the news Aidan was rushed off to Seattle with his Dad and Nanni. After arriving in the middle afternoon, Aidan spent approximately 5 hours at Children’s and did not get completed until approximately 7:30 in the evening. While it was a very eventful and stressful week, Aidan was once again blessed and everything ended up perfectly fine.
After returning home late Friday evening, we made plans to relax a bit and enjoy each other’s company. On Saturday we were invited by the Autism Society to attend a double feature movie which Aidan was so looking forward to. The theater was playing Wall-E and Space Chimps. Aidan has been yearning to see Space Chimp and then to get to see Wall-E again; what a treat. But things did not work out as planned; the plan was for Mike and Aidan to go see the movies then go to the library; Aidan suddenly wants a library card to check out books. The carpet layers (Dane and his dad) arrived to lay carpet and there was not enough carpet based on a small goof-up on Mike’s part (dog house time). So, he felt obligated to try and find a remedy with the help of Sid and Debbie...They were not successful; at least not Saturday. Next thing we know a family from the Ronald McDonald House that has become near and dear to the kids, called and said they were in town. So the rest of the day and evening was enjoyed with a visit by the Alvarez family (Carlos, Patty, and Jasmine).
Sunday was a quiet day with a BBQ at Papa and Nanni’s house. Aidan has been a hoot lately; he has such a sense of humor and says the funniest things. The other day a few people were around visiting and talking, suddenly the steroids took over and he was hungry so he started to get up to walk to the kitchen; we all said at once "where you are going!", he proceeds to say, “I am hungry!” followed by, “and I have a huge appetite!", he then begins to eat the air. We all laughed with him, it is so good to see him smile and laugh again. Our hearts become a little lighter during those moments of joy, we almost forget for just a slight second what hell Aidan is going through.
On Monday Aidan finally got his library card and checked out books on trains, his new subject of focus. Then on Tuesday, Benjamin’s carpet saved Mike from being in the dog house any longer for they had the additional yardage needed to get the stairs carpeted. Then off to the movies went Aidan and Mike on Tuesday to see Space Chimps. This week is looking up and the Lord is sending many blessings.
Thank You for your continued Prayers for Aidan,
Aidan's Nanni
NOTE: We are still seeking volunteers to help with the following fundraisers
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Car Wash - RESCHEDULED!!! Sunday at Gage and Leslie (Albertson's) from 10 to 3 |
| Yard Sale - Fri & Sat on the 22nd and 23rd of August Need yard sale items and BODIES. Please mark your items with the price and drop off the items no later than Thurs (Aug 21) at 8001 W. Deschutes Ave, Kenn. POC for the yard sale are Patti Barrett (528-0033) or Cath Hammack (942-4968) |
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What a beautiful picture of mommy and her three handsome boys. :o)
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Hello Zauggs,
Still praying for your family. Can you believe it has been two years since we last saw each other in Seattle at the RMHC ? Tho,as is gearing up to start college locally @ UAA here in Anchorage. He has been washing dishes all summer for his job and is growing tired of the constant late hours. Hope to hear more updates as they happen. Much love and support, Laurie
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