October 20, 2015
On October 20, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had a clinic appointment yesterday for blood work. His platelet and hemoglobin counts were fine, so he didn’t need any transfusions. The good news in those labs ends there. His white blood cell (WBC) count went from 4k on Friday to 20K yesterday. On Friday, there were 12% leukemia blast cells in his bloodstream. Read More
Last bit of normal for a while
On October 17, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had such a great time Wednesday night at the football game but it wore him out. He had a headache and went straight to bed when we got home. To him, being there, hanging out with his friends, and seeing friends he hasn’t seen in a long time was totally worth it. It was Read More
NLMS Rocks!
On October 14, 2015 by Michelle LoveWe were sent this picture of the rock at North Lincoln Middle School. We love it!! What an awesome show of support for BJ!! A very special thank you to all of the students and staff at North Lincoln Middle. BJ’s journey started here 3 years ago, and even though he is a high school Read More
The struggle within
On October 13, 2015 by Michelle LoveHe doesn’t get me. At all. Not many people do. Sometimes I wish he could crawl into my brain and hear the things that I say to him. Things that I wish he knew, but that I just can’t put into words. Things I can’t hear myself say out loud. Instead, we clash. Over and Read More
Cool things!
On October 13, 2015 by Michelle LoveJust wanted to catch up on some posting some really cool things that BJ has been given. We are very blessed with friends and strangers alike who show their love and support through their prayers and special things that brings a smile. The work group at Coca-Cola of long-time family friends Patch Renegar gave BJ Read More
UNC-Chapel Hill Sheets!!!
On October 12, 2015 by Michelle LoveFinally home from the clinic and found a package waiting for BJ to open… Thanks so much Mika Overcash and family for the very cool North Carolina Tar Heels sheets for BJ to use on his hospital bed at Duke!!! He loves it! #HisBloodRunsCarolinaBlueNoMatterWhoItCameFrom Read More
Tank-up
On October 12, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had clinic early this morning to check blood counts. His hemoglobin was low (no surprise, due to his headache), and so was his platelet count. It makes for a very long day when he has to get a blood transfusion. Each time he needs blood, a sample of his blood is sent down to Read More
Platelet re-charge
On October 10, 2015 by Michelle LoveEarly to clinic this morning to check BJ’s blood counts. His platelet count was low again (12k), so he will be getting a unit of platelets. His hemoglobin is borderline for him to get a blood transfusion. That will wait until Monday’s lab check. He’s still feeling very tired, but wants to be up doing Read More
More Platelets
On October 5, 2015 by Michelle LoveBack at the clinic this morning for labs, and BJ will be getting another unit of platelets today. Read More
More Platelets
On October 2, 2015 by Michelle LoveJust heading back home from BJ’s clinic visit this morning. His platelet count was very low again today, so he got a unit. Still feeling pretty tired, and the headache is a little better than it was yesterday. #CureForBJRound2 #keeppounding #giveblood #BeTheMatch #NEGU #childhoodleukemia #childhoodcancer #morethan4 #fighter #BJStrong #cancersucks Read More
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