This post is dedicated to all those who have shown their support and love to us over the last few weeks. There are countless more faces I could add to this post, but here's a glimpse at a few who showed their support in a "hair razing" kind of way....
Spencer's cousin: Devin G. (Utah) Spencer and Devin are only a few weeks apart in age and were best buds when they were toddlers.
Lara's cousin: Aaron S. (Texas) who still dresses to match his brother apparently⇩⇩⇩
Lara's cousin: Ashley S. (Colorado) Aaron's brother ↑↑↑
Spencer's friend: Aaron P. (Virginia)
Spencer's cousin: Andrew K. (California) some kids in his class teased him the first day after shaving his head, so his mom (my sister) went into his class and showed pictures of Spencer and a collage of these pictures. Afterward everyone in the class thought it was really cool.
Spencer's friend: Daniel H. (Virginia)
Lara's uncle: George "Buddy" C. (Utah)
Spencer's sister: Emma G. (Virginia) donated 10-inches to Locks of Love. Emma's been wanting to donate her hair for ages, but was just waiting until it was long enough. Spencer's diagnosis just gave her extra incentive to do it sooner rather than later.
Spencer's Dad: Glen G. (Virginia) he's since shaved off the mohawk
ME! with two baldies and two short-haired girls in the family, our shampoo bill is sure to plummet significantly. :) I probably shouldn't admit it, but I miss my long hair.
Spencer's Friend: Kaili E. (Virginia) donated 12-inches to Locks of Love
Spencer's Uncle (Lara's brother): Matt C. (Maryland)
Lara's High School friend who is in the middle of her 3rd treatment for cancer: Monica T. (Minnesota) Monica's the one in the middle, with her two daughters on either side of her.
Spencer's friend: Taylor C. (Virginia)
Spencer's friend: Matt G. (Virginia)
Spencer's friend: Matt G. (Virginia)
Family friend: Mike G. (Virginia)
Lara's uncle: Mike C. (Texas)
Lara's cousin: Tanner G. (Washington State)
Thirty-one people in ten states and two countries...
you guys are awesome!
you guys are awesome!
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Today's Update
The doctor ordered double butter and cream cheese slathered over all of Spencer's food seems to be doing its trick. Spencer's weight is up to 56.3 kg.
Spencer's ANC is up to 100 today (it needs to be 250 and trending upward before going home)!
The doctor actually mentioned the possibility of going home earlier than Thursday if his counts keep jumping up like this. His bone marrow biopsy and spinal tap are still scheduled for Thursday, so if he did get released before that he'd have to get those done on an out-patient basis.
We met a leukemia survivor from Spencer's high school today. He and Evan hadn't ever met before, so it was great to meet another teen who'd been through it before us.
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"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." ~Edward Everett Hale
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." ~Edward Everett Hale
10 comments:
Pretty awesome! I love it!
I hope Spence's ANC continues to go up so he can go home for a little while.
Love all the short (and no) hair!
I love this post! It is totally awesome! It makes me smile and cry :)
what a bunch of awesome people! that is so cool that they are willing to change their looks to help show support to your son and your family. and to donate their hair to help others out. i wish spencer luck that he can go home in a few days. you are all in our thoughts are prayers here in idaho :)
Lara, I'm so sorry about Spencer. Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog for my daughter who also had AML. Are you in Utah being treated at PCMC? We have a large support groups of mothers in Utah who have children with cancer, it has been very helpful to know others who truly understand what it's like to go through this. I also know a few teenagers who have had AML. Feel free to contact me when you find a free moment johnjillhuz@yahoo.com.
Lots of hugs and hoping for that ANC to come up!
-Jill (Erin's mom)
http://littleairbear.blogspot.com
Love the baldies and your short hair. What wonderful group of loving people!
Thanks for sharing this. I am overwhelmed with emotion seeing all the support you are receiving. It's very touching. You guys are awesome!
very inspiring! i got choked up.
I agree this is very inspiring.
The best way I can explain how this post made me feel, is that I wanted to jump out of my chair and cheer.
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