Sam Conquered A.L.L.: Last Entry

Last Entry

Well, you probably noticed that we've not been keeping up with the blog. I think we're all done with it. Back to a private life.

Sam's LP on July 23 at BCCH went well with Dr. Lucy. Kate and Karly are at NLBC. We are amazed at what God has done through this amazing whirlwind of a year. We are amazed at His faithfulness and grace.

Thanks for all the prayers, support, encouragement. It has meant so much to have walked this journey with our friends and family helping us along.

From all of us...

Thanks

6 comments:

Unknown said...: Hi Debbie,

It's good to hear that everything is going well. God is good all the time!

May I have your email address so that we can continue to keep in touch? Mine is evelyn-ko@shaw.ca.

Sam continues to be in our thoughts and prayers!

Blessings,
Evelyn; July 26, 2009 at 4:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Praise God. I have been amazed by Him a lot recently and seeing what He's done in your lives has been really cool. Still prayin'!!
Kayla Eby; July 26, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Unknown said...: We've been able to keep up through Mike and praised God each day we checked the blog and DIDN'T see an update. I pray the Lord will use your experience in faith for others who may need to know your story. Hugs, Emmy Lou; July 29, 2009 at 5:54 AM
Anonymous said...: Good to hear your doing well Sam. God has done amazing things in your life. Your soo lucky to have friends and family that care about you soo much!

Kyla Brenton; August 4, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Anonymous said...: INDEED PRAISE GOD!; August 16, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Unknown said...: Hi Debbie,

It's so good to hear from you! I saw Sam's wakeboarding photos (before you comment on Jayden's blog) and I thought Sam must be having a great summer and sure he was! It's just amazing and fantastic that Sam and Jayden can enjoy what they like to do again!

Jayden started Grade 3 yesterday and he was so excited and full of energy! Seeing him smiles and listening to him telling me how his day went just made my day. Today is Jayden's first full day of school...the first day that he is not with me for more than a couple of hours...it feels kind of strange and I miss him!

Aiden will be starting pre-school tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how he does.

Blessings to you, Sam and your family,
Evelyn; September 9, 2009 at 11:01 AM

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.