Cameron was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in Febuary of 2008. After his tumor resection surgery, he underwent six weeks of radiation therapy and four months of chemotherapy. After these treatments, we went back into our "normal" lives and Cameron progressed well getting back into school and the day-to-day of being a little boy.



However, a routine MRI on March 19, 2010 showed his cancer had returned. On November 9th, 2011, Cameron finally conquered his battle with cancer when he opened his eyes to the joys of heaven. Even in these dark days, we know God has richly blessed us by putting so many wonderful people in our path during this journey and we are so very thankful for them all.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Tomorrow we check in!

I cannot believe that tomorrow we will check into the hospital for Cameron’s third round of chemotherapy. Back in February, the end seemed a lifetime away and by this time next week, we will be rejoicing that he only has one round left and then hopefully this chapter of his life will come to an end. I think the extra week off has been wonderful for Cameron’s little body however I’m almost as anxious about tomorrow as I was for his first round. I believe our family pretty much runs on adrenaline and this past week made things seem “normal” again; I almost had to remind myself a few days when he was feeling great that we are not finished. Cameron is a little sad about heading to Duke tomorrow; I think he too, got a little too comfortable being at home for two straight weeks. But he is a tough little boy and I’m certain he will be his normal solemn self on the way to Durham but then brighten up as his 5100 friends begin their welcoming party. His nurses are spectacular individuals!

His treatment for the week will be as it has the last two months; chemotherapy on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with Monday being the potentially most problematic day. Please say a special prayer for him on Monday at 10am and 1pm when the drug to protect his ears is administered. So far he has taken it well but that could change with each course. Thursday will be his rest day and Friday will be his stem cell reinfusion day. Then on Saturday, he will come home as long as there is no fever present. We will update daily as each treatment finishes. Please pray that he tolerates this well and that nothing strange will happen with this course.

Our former neighbor’s daughter has been going through some really serious medical issues as well; issues which took them to New York City and divided their family for many weeks now. She posted this poem on Gabby’s website and I wanted to post it here too; it’s something that touched my heart as I read their blog earlier today. Without a doubt, God has big plans for our family and while we know this, living in the valley is NO fun. I hope you will enjoy the words as much as I did. The poem is titled “And God Said No!”

http://www.andgodsaidno.com/poem.htm

Posted by EJ at 7:19 PM

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