We're down to the final 2 ....

Radiation treatments that is.
Can you believe it? Neither can I.
Chemo on Monday went well. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers. Connor gained weight, and his total ANC count went from 250 to 490. It's not recommended that he be in large groups of people (or School) with a count under 500, but we were happy to see an improvement.

Best of all Connor is getting back to his usual self. Although he still is unsteady, has some left side weakness, and has issues with his eyes aligning he continues to make great progress every day. We enjoyed a game of basketball (He was able to play standing up without holding onto anything or needing any support), he played some Frisbee (he is still so much better at that than I am), and for the first time since surgery he was able to climb up his play structure and go down the slide.

It's really amazing as I look back to just a few months ago when I wondered if he would ever even walk on his own again. Today I revel in the fact he can walk down the stairs and navigate our bumpy hilly back yard with no assistance.

Today is our "Friday" and we are sure looking forward to enjoying 4 days off from the Hospital.

After Connor's last day of radiation (the 30th) he will have 4 weeks off from ALL treatment. Our only trips during his break will be to go in once a week to have his port accessed and blood drawn, and after Christmas week he will have a Brain and Spinal MRI (Please pray for good results!).

We're hoping his ANC counts go up during his December "break" so that he can enjoy some School time fun with his friends.


The best part of my day: Watching my son regain his confidence. Seeing the complete joy on his face when he made a basket. Watching him take a step back to try it from a little farther away. Smiling when he said "Hey Mom, Don't you think it's great I'm getting back to normal?" (Mommy can't even describe how GREAT she thinks it is.. )