More Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction Pics & Troy's Update

Maren who seriously put the word out and collect a ton of items for the silent auction. Another MVP!!!
The guest of honor eating his spaghetti and loving it.
Justin was the auctioneer and did a wonderful job. He could have a career as a MC.
Jennifer and Jeff Stout who put so much time into the whole night. Jeff was the one who designed the website and he did a fantastic job. We love it. Yet two more MVP's.
Troy at the end of the night. It was quite a success.

RACAP:

There are no words to express how wonderful the spaghetti dinner and silent auction was. It was absolutely amazing how it all worked out. We were able to raise close to $7000 dollars for Troy. Every bit of it will go to pay for Troy’s growing medical bills, copays, and prescriptions. What a relief to have that burden taken off of us. Even if it is only for a little while, every little bit helps. So many people that I had never met before were there, and the kindness of strangers was truly fascinating. We had people in our neighborhood come over and say they had just eaten dinner and forgot about the dinner but still wanted to donate. My heart melted as I opened an envelope from a little sister and brother with a few dollar bills and change. What wonderful children with remarkable parents. Although, I hate to be on the receiving end of things, I have learned so much about people and their genuine concern for my family. That is how it should be, everyone taking care of each other. Alright enough of that or I will start crying. We must give a colossal THANK YOU to Susie and Dave Packer, Maren Urkov, Jeff & Jennifer Stout, Janae Heath, my family, all those that donated items for the silent auction, those that came out to the dinner that night, and anyone else that I might have forgotten. We truly appreciate all the hard work and planning that went into that night. . Get ready for the Turkey Waddle on Thanksgiving morning, the Harmon Dad’s club basketball tournament December 1st, and London’s Run in February. These are great opportunities to help and we so appreciate those who organize all these events. I know I sound like a broken record but we truly do appreciate everyone's kindness.

Troy's Update:

Well Monday was quite a long day at the Peds Outpatient Treatment Center (POTC). Troy had another spinal tap along with a shot of another chemo drug called cytarabine in his arm and another chemo drug called cyclophosphamide that was on a drip into his port. The cyclophosphamide is a very strong chemo drug that had to be diluted in Troy’s body. We had to hydrate him for 4 hours since the drug can’t sit in his bladder or else that causes bleeding. I am glad we are done with that for this week. A home health nurse comes for the next 3 days to give him the shot in his arm and then next week we do it all over again. Spinal tap on Monday followed by the shots for the next 3 days. I am happy to say we are done with 30 days and half way through this phase. Also for the next 14 days he will be on an oral chemo that we give him at home called thioguanine. Taking medicine has become a normal routine for him. Troy just might be the bravest little boy to go through all of this. He gets better and better at tolerating all the pokes and chemo. How grateful we are for the doctors and nurses who take such remarkable great care of Troy. Thanks again to all of you for your concern and support.