We're home from our monthly trip to UNC. Grant did his normal spinal tap, IT Methotrexate, Vincristine push, and started his 5 days of the Dex. We had a good day at the clinic and saw our friend John and his mom. There were several new kids at the clinic today, and that's always hard to see. Jane visited with us for the last time this semester. We look forward to seeing her again when school starts back up in the fall.
Grants counts were very consistent with our previous trips. His ANC was 1.3, so we still need to keep a close watch on fevers and contagious friends and family! His hemoglobin was up to 12, so he is completely normal in that respect! You can tell just by looking at him that he is feeling better and even has his tan back!
Thanks to Aunt Leah and her family for letting us stay over last night! We love to crash with the Steelmans! ----- and we love the Steelmans!
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Grant was diagnosed with ALL T-Cell Leukemia on April 26, 2007. He had been sick almost all winter, getting several ear infections, colds and coughs, strep throat, stomach bugs, fevers, and general feel-bad-all-overness. When he just could not get better, and earned the nickname "The Hulk" because he was starting to look so green, his Mama knew that something was not right. After another trip to the doctor, a blood test was ordered, and within a few hours he and his family were on their way to UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill, one of the top pediatric oncology centers in the nation. The wonderful doctors there are already making progress, and beating this disease.
Anyone who knows Grant knows that he loves his Super Heroes - Superman, Spiderman, Wolverine, Batman, Power Rangers, and on and on. He doesn't just love them, he loves to become them, often dressing up and acting like the Hero of the Day. I think we can all agree that Grant is going to be our favorite Super Hero, and he is going to prove to everyone just how strong and invincible he is!
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4 comments:
We love the Nelsons! It was great seeing you guys. :) I'm already counting down the days till we get to do it again. :)
Glad to hear that you guys had a good trip. How is John and family doing? I think about him often - he and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. Do they have a caringbridge page or a blog?
Take care,
Kristi :)
Kristi,
John is doing well. He is having his port replaced today and will start 6 rounds of radition later this week. He evidently has already transplanted. He was a funny guy yesterday at the clinic and was telling everyone that he was a pirate. He is getting ready for prom.
Mama spoke with his mom yesterday. She asked about you and Michael. She didn't know that he had passed away. She was very sad and said how much she loved spending time with you at the hospital.
We were expecting the see Colby this month, but he wasn't there yesterday. Colby should be nearing the end of his 1st year since replapse. We saw him last month and I even called Hope, but haven't heard from her in a while. I hope that he is still doing good.
We haven't seen Timmy Baker in a while, so we are wondering how he is doing. He is the senior from East Wake. We continue to pray for all of our "boys".
We keep praying for you guys too.
I loved Michael's marker. It was just beautiful.
I will check to see if we can find a blog for John.
I enjoyed seeing you and your sweet Mama on Saturday. It was a great program.
I am glad to hear Grant is doing well. I hope he stays well after your visit to that SICK Steelman house...yikes!!!
Good luck with the Dex week!
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