Saturday, November 6, 2010

2nd to last overnight stay.. finally complete.

Connor's 2nd to last overnight stay had been delayed for several weeks, but he was able to be admitted on Wednesday. Again, he was excited about being admitted.

Connor (and the rest of us) caught a cold on his original admittance day, which unfortunately suppressed his system. On the positive side, it's the first cold he's had since starting treatment over a year ago, and because of the delay we won't be spending Thanksgiving in the Hospital.

Our stay went smooth, no sickness. We were fortunate again that the Candlelighters were putting on another one of their wonderful family dinners. It's so nice that they do this (especially for families that are spending several nights in the Hospital).

This was by far the longest delay we've had between treatments (we were warned that the delays can get longer towards the end, and of course the cold didn't help). We were all getting a little bit anxious to be admitted (some more than others ... do you see me pointing to myself??)

So now, we have a few more day trips to receive Chemotherapy, some recovery time for counts to go up, probably some transfusions, and 1 more overnight stay. (DID YOU HEAR THAT??? ONLY 1 MORE OVERNIGHT STAY!!!! ), followed by a couple of day trips for Chemotherapy, and then he is DONE with treatment .

If Connor stays on schedule his last overnight stay will be the Wednesday before Christmas. (We will be ringing in the New Year SOOOOOOOO LOUDLY this year).

Our days have been filled with school, appointments and therapy. We're still enjoying the little things. Connor had a great Halloween, he was a Brave Knight (appropriate choice I thought).

Although he's still working on his strength and balance, we are mostly in the maintenance phase until treatment is finished. A big change we noticed this past week is that his hair is starting to come back a little (Connor said he wants to keep it short so he doesn't have to have haircuts).

(The following information is a shameless plug for Connor's DVD fundraiser... )
It's been a while since we've given an update on Connor's fundraising. Connor was able to donate 2 more personal DVD players to Children at Doernbecher. We've also moved to Zazzle to print his artwork. In addition to Cards, his artwork can now be printed on several other products as well, including: Shirts, Pet Clothes, Mugs and More.

To purchase items from his store you can click on this Store Link, or you can click on the link to the right of this blog.

We've also updated his site www.connorsfans.weebly.com

In addition to the new variety of products that are available for purchase, the products have a lower purchase price, you can pay by credit, and they have a faster printing and shipping time. You can pick up a unique product, and feel good knowing that your purchase is making in difference in the lives of children with cancer. 100% of his profits will go towards purchasing additional DVD players for children in treatment.

Connor's Quote of the Month-A lesson in humility:

While out trick or treating, the bounty was plenty. Connor received HANDFULS of candy at each stop.
At the end of a long road, He rang the bell.
The Door Opened, "Trick-Or-Treat", he said
The man, placed a single tootsie roll in his bucket.
"Huh..", said Connor "That's a good way to save on candy!!!.. just give away one piece at a time"

1 comment:

  1. Wow, the end really is in sight! Connor, I'm so impressed with your great attitude and your desire to help other children. You set an amazing example for us all!

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