Friday, June 12, 2009

Happy Anniversary

What a year, huh?

Exactly one year ago today we went to an eye appointment thinking James was going to get glasses. Instead he was admitted to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital awaiting surgery.

I have trouble putting in words the impact your support – near and far – has had on us. By just being there you’ve smoothed the bumps and eased the hard turns. Without you it’s possible that we’d be in a ditch somewhere spinning our tires. But instead we’re able to focus on helping James fight while trying to live a normal life.

Thank you.

As for Jimmy, he’s doing well. His blood counts have been down the past few weeks and there’s been chatter about transfusions to boost them. But in the end, it appears that he’s rebounding and we’ll escape another chemo round without fusin’ him.

On the non-medical side, JT has been busy wrapping up first grade, doing great in swimming lessons, walked the field at a Seadogs Game, and took a special trip to the NE Aquarium on the Downeaster. I’ll post photos soon.


The next few weeks will be busy ones. Cape Cod with friends, another chemo admit, birthdays for both boys and Camp Sunshine (fingers crossed) in mid July.

Again, thanks for being there.
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Shots of James and his pal, Ada, helping out at the Wayside Soup Kitchen.