Sam Conquered A.L.L.: September 12 2008

September 12 2008

Wow it is so nice to be home with my family again. I have been going to school regularly except for today because there was a cold spreading around so I didn't go to school.

I have been hanging around with my friends a lot which is nice. I am finally strong enough to play basketball now it is so fun.

I am in grade six my teacher s names are Mrs Vaale and Mrs Reimer they are both super good teachers. I like them a lot. I also like that we don't have very much homework.
And my art teacher is Mrs Bluemink she is also really good.3 things I like about school is my teachers, P.E, and recess. I love playing on the brand new basketball court it is really nice.

But the biggest highlight furor me was that my best friends family invited my dad and I to ness lake. I got to go wakeboarding but I was soar for a few days after but it sure was worth it. I also got to see my friends wake board . My friend is a crazy wake boarder he even tried a 360 and recked his back again. he had hurt it earlier on in the summer.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: Sam,
It is so great to see you at school and participating in the things you love to do. When I see you on the playground it is easy to forget that you have gone through so much as you seem like one of the crew of kids. This experience you have had so far
has no doubt made you thankful for many things that the rest of us probably take for granted. Keep on smiling and enjoying life. We are still praying for you daily!
Mrs. Hochachka; September 13, 2008 at 8:41 AM
Anonymous said...: Yaaa that is awesome that you get to go to school now and do a bunch of other fun things!!
from anonymous ???????; September 13, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Anonymous said...: hi sam when your up to it pop on over and i can show ya my new bike and play a game or something hope it works out!

CATIE GAIRNS; September 14, 2008 at 2:32 PM

Raining

The flower with all the petals and leaves on it is the healthy flower. It has a sad face because it is raining. The wilted, bald flower is the cancerous flower. It may be a little wilted and have no petals or leaves but it is happy to be alive even if it is raining. The healthy flower doesn't know how lucky it is to be alive and have all its petals. All it's worried about is the rain. This is true in real life as well. When I was getting my chemo in the hospital I would listen to what people were complaining about and I would think "If that's all you have to worry about then you are doing pretty well." People would act like it were the end of the world if the fan was blowing too hard on them or if they would get home in time for dinner but I was worrying about whether I would get better or would I die?
Melinda, age 13

Consolidation "Summer"

Day 1: (June 25) - LP- IT Methotrexate, IV - AraC, Mercaptopurine, Septra
Day 2-4: IV Ara-C, Mercaptopurine
Day 5-7: PO - Mercaptopurine
Day 8: LP- IT Methotrexate, IV - AraC, Mercaptopurine, Septra
Day 9-11: IV Ara-C, Mercaptopurine
Day 12 - 14: Mercaptopurine
Day 15: LP- IT Methotrexate, IM - PEG-Asparaginase, IV - Vincristine, Septra
Day 22: LP- IT Methotrexate, IV - Vincristine, Septra
Day 29 - 60: Repeat Day 1-29 except without the IT Methotrexate
Day 61: Recover and Wait for Counts to Improve to start Interim Maintenance Stage - Probably 1 week, maybe 2

Prayer

We have all enjoyed having a yard. We have played many games of croquet with friends and family.
We are really enjoying our second "home " here in Vancouver. It is close to the hospital, lots of trails to walk, run, and bike in, and just a few minutes from the beach.
We are thankful for the exceptional people we are surrounded with who are supporting us in prayer and in so many practical ways...you have blessed us tremendously.
Pray that Sam will not get an allergic reaction to the Asparaginase injections on August 13.