How did it get to be November already? Just over 7 months since Dillon was diagnosed and had surgery. He is absolutely amazing. He has made so much progress. He has been eating lots and gaining weight. He has been getting around the house without the walker, but he's still unsteady. He has been talking a lot lately, which reminds me of my old Dillon who talked non-stop. This morning he woke me up and asked me what I wanted in my coffee - he made me coffee! So grateful for the little things in life. So amazing, when we remember how far he has come!
His school helper, Mrs. Odde, had to take another full time job. Dill now has a new helper that starts with him tomorrow. I'm sure she will be great, but she will have some big shoes to fill. Thanks, Mrs. Odde for all you've done for Dillon. You helped him more than you know - he found his self-confidence because of you!
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Round #4
Dillon's MRI is good, and shows no signs of cancer. His vision and hearing tests have remained stable. So, we are on to round #4 of chemo. He is eating a ton, and gaining weight. We'll be back home in time to trick-or-treat. Thanks everyone for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Halfway
The boys had their Fall break from school - hunting season here - so we stayed in SLC for a few days and played around. Dillon's blood counts have stayed good so far despite the chemo. He's been feeling a little down lately, and truthfully we all have. I guess the stress of this year is catching up. Spencer is recovering from surgery, and Dillon helped take care of her - so sweet. Ike is just trying to be Ike. Dillon goes in for more MRI scans, and lots of tests next week before his next chemo round. He's got three more to go. We are praying everything looks good so far.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Fall
So, I've been slacking on writing posts here. But I was reminded that people actually read this for updates, so here ya go:
Dillon has completed 3 rounds of chemo now, with 3 left to go. He will have some more tests and brain scans at the end of this month to see how things look. He is an amazing young man, and he is much happier than he was a few months ago. He still uses a walker to get around but he is working hard in physical therapy and getting stronger every day. He goes to school for 5-6 class periods a day, and he eats lunch with his friends. He has a one-on-one helper at school, Mrs. Odde, and she helps him get around and complete his work. When he misses school, she brings the work home to him and teaches him. It's been so great to have her in our lives, giving him the opportunity to succeed this year. Thanks, Mrs. Odde for all you do! Dillon got his feeding tube out about 6 weeks ago, and he's been gaining weight. He ate so much in the hospital last weekend, the nurses were blown away - they said, "none of our chemo patients ever eat that much!"
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. And please keep Ike and Spencer in your prayers as well. Thanks!
Dillon has completed 3 rounds of chemo now, with 3 left to go. He will have some more tests and brain scans at the end of this month to see how things look. He is an amazing young man, and he is much happier than he was a few months ago. He still uses a walker to get around but he is working hard in physical therapy and getting stronger every day. He goes to school for 5-6 class periods a day, and he eats lunch with his friends. He has a one-on-one helper at school, Mrs. Odde, and she helps him get around and complete his work. When he misses school, she brings the work home to him and teaches him. It's been so great to have her in our lives, giving him the opportunity to succeed this year. Thanks, Mrs. Odde for all you do! Dillon got his feeding tube out about 6 weeks ago, and he's been gaining weight. He ate so much in the hospital last weekend, the nurses were blown away - they said, "none of our chemo patients ever eat that much!"
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. And please keep Ike and Spencer in your prayers as well. Thanks!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
School
So Dillon is amazing and he found his sense of humor. He's been crackin us all up! He is enjoying school, but it's been physically difficult for him. We are working with the school district to get him some assistance. Round 2 of chemo went great. His blood counts will probably drop again so he'll have to stay home away from germs while they are down.
I continue to be amazed at the kindness of others. Thank you to Paul from PCMC for your advocacy on Dillon's behalf. Thank you to all the teachers at EMS for making the effort to help Dillon through this. Thank you to my coworkers for holding sales, donating time, offering help in so many ways, and putting up with me; thank you scouts for mowing my lawn; thank you strangers for cooking meals and making quilts; thank you nurses and therapists that are so flexible, patient, and sweet to Dill; thank you Diana for making Dillon's icky medicines yummy; thank you family and BFF's for cooking, cleaning, love, sitting with Dill, support, patience, flowers, money, a shoulder to cry on, and everything you do for us. We couldn't make it through this without everyone! Thank you.
I continue to be amazed at the kindness of others. Thank you to Paul from PCMC for your advocacy on Dillon's behalf. Thank you to all the teachers at EMS for making the effort to help Dillon through this. Thank you to my coworkers for holding sales, donating time, offering help in so many ways, and putting up with me; thank you scouts for mowing my lawn; thank you strangers for cooking meals and making quilts; thank you nurses and therapists that are so flexible, patient, and sweet to Dill; thank you Diana for making Dillon's icky medicines yummy; thank you family and BFF's for cooking, cleaning, love, sitting with Dill, support, patience, flowers, money, a shoulder to cry on, and everything you do for us. We couldn't make it through this without everyone! Thank you.
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