Erwinia Asparaginase shots
On May 30, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had his Erwinia shots again this morning. He really did great. He sure is tough. The needle is big and the medicine burns going into his muscle. He’s already had 9 shots so far. Each one has left it’s mark on his thighs. He’s counting down…36 more shots to go over the next 4 weeks. #CureForBJRound2 Read More
Pizza for breakfast
On May 28, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had a better night Tuesday, but woke up not feeling well yesterday. He started feeling better later morning, and ate a slice of pizza for breakfast. Labs were looking good, and there was no blast cells in his peripheral blood yesterday. He received his 3 Erwinia shots, and after monitoring him for a hour, we Read More
A Mother’s Love
On May 27, 2015 by Michelle LoveFor the past 2 1/2 years, we have been forced to have strength that we didn’t know was possible. BJ is still rock-solid. I haven’t quite recovered from the blow of that news Friday. I’ve had fewer moments of resolve the past 5 days, and more crumbling underneath the weight of it all. Today has Read More
Need to eat
On May 26, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had a rough night with nausea, and woke this morning not feeling well. He started to feel better later this morning, and at lunch, was able to eat a piece of pizza. Hopefully his appetite will improve when we get home. He fell asleep after he ate, and hopefully will feel good when he wakes up. Read More
Go
On May 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ was a trooper with the 3 shots. The nurses here are amazing. We love them so much. None of them wanted to do it, but they gave him the shots when BJ said “Go”…all at the same time. #CureForBJRound2 Read More
This nightmare
On May 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveMy son has Leukemia. It’s not a bad dream, it’s real. I do know that, but it still doesn’t cut through this fog I’m in. It’s survival mode. It’s autopilot. It’s brutal. I have to stay strong, and most of the time I am. We’re going to get through this. I know that, but what I don’t know is what each day will Read More
Mental preparation is key
On May 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ has been gearing up for some horribly painful chemo shots this morning. Two years ago, because he had severe anaphylaxis to one of the chemo drugs being infused, he had to endure a total of 60 of these shots. (The shots were the only replacement drug.) Two nurses would give him 1 shot in each thigh Read More
Sisterly love
On May 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveSisterly love at it’s best. #CureForBJRound2 Read More
Complete trust in God
On May 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveLong day….BJ’s back is sore from the lumbar puncture/IT chemo and bone marrow aspiration today. His best friend Matthew, who is really more like a brother, spent the afternoon with him here in the hospital. It was the best medicine. We’re exhausted, but in decent spirits. After listening to the doctor explain the new game Read More
The wrong kind of cells
On May 24, 2015 by Michelle LoveTests from BJ’s bone marrow biopsy are back, and they saw lots of blast cells in his marrow. We knew this would be the case, because there were some blast cells in his peripheral blood on Friday. They are still running tests to determine the percentage of blasts in the marrow. Initially, they saw no white Read More
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