June 19, 2009
Andrew is still enjoying his pool therapy, and this week had Taylor come and help him. They were hilarious, fighting over the basketball hoop, and playing tug o war with the floaties, all activities the therapist usually does with him. However, I think the sibling rivalry helped make a much more exciting session.
He looks so determined!
So Andrew went to the doctor yesterday and he has lost more weight. The doctor is worried now because he is down to the 10th percentile for his height and weight and it doesn’t seem that his body is absorbing the calories he is consuming. Historically he has lost at least a pound during his chemo treatments and he his blood counts are high enough that he will be getting chemo on next Tuesday. It is because of this that he will be getting the feeding tube put back in, and multiple tests to see what is causing him to continue to drop weight. He is very upset about it since he is trying very hard to eat at least 2,000 calories and it has not helped. He has been throwing up every morning for the last week and a half, but it is only bile no food. We are trying very hard to help keep his spirits up. Keep the positive thoughts flowing for us. Thanks everyone who checks the website regularly and have allowed this wonderful boy to touch their heart.
June 19th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Andrew, Brittany and Taylor, We are watching and praying, We wish there was more we could do. We are going to Stanley next week for most of the summer, but will be back and forth. We were wondering if you could possibly use the cabin for some time this summer. I know the trip would be tough, but we would love to offer it to you. We can scram, or stay. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to get there, and if Andrew can sleep while you drive, maybe it might be doable. In any event we would love for you to come up and just sit and relax for a few days. We are holding good thoughts, Love, Wendy and Jack
June 20th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
forgot to give you my phone number up there. It is 774-3636.
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:43 am
Hi Andrew, I am sorry you have to have your nose hose put back in. I will pray that God gives you the strength to use it while you need it, it won’t be forever even though it probably seems that way. You and your Mom and sis are in my prayers and thoughts, love you very much. Hope you have a good week. Bye for now!
June 26th, 2009 at 6:49 am
Hi there Andrew. thinkn’ about you today. There is a picture in my mind of the bunches of prayers that are going up to heaven for you and the picture looks like from the earth there is a giant tube and a bright white light is beaming up from all of the different places that the prayers are being said and being sucked up the tube at nano speed ( hope that sounds right). You are loved.
Looks like fun at the swimmin pool!! Splish Splash! When did you learn to swim? Are you just naturally a dolphin ?
Today is gonna be a very good one!
love tutubon