December 22, 2013….update
On December 22, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ was sick last week. He ended up with bronchitis and a sinus infection, which put him at the clinic for 2 days of IV antibiotics. The Augmentin he was on wasn’t doing much for him, but the IV antibiotics finally started him in the right direction. When BJ gets sick, even with something like Read More
December 2, 2013…..Maintenance Cycle 2
On December 2, 2013 by Michelle LoveWe are so thankful this Thanksgiving, that BJ is in a much better place now with his health. We continue to be thankful for our friends who stood by us and supported us throughout the past year, and continue to support us. Without them, we would have never made it through the past year. Special Read More
November 1, 2013….Maintenance, Cycle 2, Day 1
On November 1, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ had the honor of being asked by the hospital to attend a national event with Sunshine Kids. Sunshine Kids provides a variety of programs, emotional support and positive group activities for kids who are receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across North America.BJ was invited on a trip to New Orleans, Oct 15-19. He, a Read More
September 13, 2013….One Year Survival
On September 13, 2013 by Michelle LoveIt was a year ago today that I got that phone call that started this journey. Reflecting back today, I give all the credit to God, because he is the reason that we are where we are right now. He put people in our life well before last September, setting up our critical support system Read More
Football, Chemo, Back to School – August 23, 2013….Maintenance update
On August 25, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ had clinic on Friday to check his counts and see how the new meds are going. His counts are great right now. We’ve had just a few issues with the medications, but BJ is doing well, and he’s getting stronger every day. His commitment to football hasn’t faltered and his improvement is clearly evident.BJ’s Read More
GOOD NEWS! August 9, 2013…We have reached the Maintenance Phase!
On August 9, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ’s Interim Maintenance 2 phase ended on Aug 8. His counts were good Friday, August 9th morning, so he started the Maintenance phase with the scheduled spinal tap with Methotrexate, and then a Vincristine infusion while he was in the recovery room. It was a 6 1/2 hour day at the hospital. This phase will Read More
Last Erwinia Shots! – July 15, 2013…Update…Interim Maintenance 2
On July 15, 2013 by Michelle LoveLast Erwinia Asparaginase shots today!!In the past 8 months, BJ has endured 60 intramuscular chemotherapy shots…30 in each thigh muscle. We were SO happy after he received his last 2 shots today! He was all smiles when the nurses, staff, and his doctor at the clinic came into the infusion room with a cookie cake, and Read More
July 12, 2013 …update Interim Maintenance 2
On July 12, 2013 by Michelle LoveWe’ve been to clinic every other day this week so BJ could get Erwinia shots. Today is a rough day for BJ. His counts were good, so he’s getting the scheduled spinal tap with intrathecal Methotrexate, and an infusion of Vincristine and Methotrexate. He’s also getting the 5th set of Erwinia shots. Thankfully, the nurse from Read More
July 1, 2013….Interim Maintenance 2
On July 1, 2013 by Michelle LoveJuly 1…Back from camp and back to clinic… BJ and Carly had a great time at camp. They both came back with fun stories and new friends. BJ’s camp counselor also had ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) when he was a teenager, so he and BJ connected on a deeper level. Camp CARE was at Camp Read More
His light shines so bright
On June 30, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ at Camp CARE 2013…one of my favorite pictures of him at camp. His joy shines as bright as the sun. Read More
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