Hi Everyone,
Today is day 6 for Charlie. A week ago today we found out that Charlie had A.L.L. As time goes by, it’s still difficult to accept the fact that he has cancer. You usually see this in movies, or hear friends of friends that have cancer; never in a million years would I think someone so special to me would have leukemia. Things are starting to set in. Yesterday was a very tiring day for Charlie. The new chemo medication is draining him and making him very tired and weak. Yesterday Charlie had a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) done. They injected chemotherapy directly into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord and brain. This procedure helps prevent any kind of spread to the brain and nervous system. Charlie gets a nice little break for the next four to five days. He gets a brief break from chemo. Hooray! Hopefully these next couple of days he can rest and regain some energy. Unfortunately, we had to remove all flowers and balloons from the room. He can no longer have them while he is at the hospital. Thank you all for your flowers and sweet gifts. They really brighten up Charlie’s day. Again, I can’t say it enough, thank you all for your support. Thank you Ashley and Justin for making us wonderful dinners so we don’t have to cook. You guys rock! Please continue to lift Charlie up in prayer during this time. I have faith that God will heal Charlie! Nothing is impossible with God. Stay tuned for more updates on Charlie, and feel free to comment on the posts. Any questions or thoughts. Charlie also reads the blog and loves the encouging words!
Whitney although I do not know you I want to say that you are amazing for standing by Charlies side and helping to keep him strong through all of this. I follow the blog everyday and its truly a blessing that you can keep everyone up to date during this time! I pray for you, lil Charlie, and Charlie!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I second that. Being that a lot of us are an ocean away in Cali and can't make it to the hospital, this is such a great way to stay in touch. We want Charlie to know that just because some of us can't physically visit, we are cyber visiting ;) through this blog and thinking of him everyday. In lieu of flowers and balloons what else would Charlie like that he can eat, read or otherwise keep him company if we want to send something?
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you all and agreeing with you Whitney for God's complete healing for Charlie. You can beat this Charlie!
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, I heard K-Ci&JoJo singing "All My Life" on the radio the other day and it brought back happy memories of Charlie and the other CHS baseball players singing along (some of the guys were terrible) on our bus trips to away games. Always happy memories of your smiling face! Love to see the happy family photos -you have a beautiful lady and lil Charlie is adorable! Be blessed!