Our family had such a great summer. We were so lucky to not have any issues health wise for the entire summer. Then the first week Abby went back to school she got sick which, made Chris sick, which made Wyatt sick, which finally made Troy sick. After a night with 103 temperature we had to be admitted into the hospital. Troy felt miserable with wicked diarrhea, no appetite, dehydration, and a bad tummy ache. Finally 4 days later his temperature got better and we found out he had bronchitis. The whole situation was stressful to say the least but now he is doing great. They put a hold on all his chemo till his counts went back up. We just went to the clinic today and his numbers look good so we are starting the chemo again but only at half the doses he was receiving. We have another clinic visit next Monday to check his counts again and possibly give him another IVIG (or antibodies) to help him. Fevers are so scary for Troy to have with a suppressed immune system and I am so grateful that he is doing so well now. He was able to have his birthday party the day before the fever so that was a blessing. Also, last week his Make A Wish team came over to discuss what he would like to do for his wish. At first when we were told that we should talk to Make A Wish I though it was for kids that are terminal. I said NO THANKS, we are not even talking about that. But then I found out that it was for only terminal kids but now it is for kids with life threatening illnesses as well. They came over with balloons, gifts for all my kids, dessert, pop, plates, forks, etc. We did not have to provide or do a thing. They were amazing and everything was over the top. I’ll write later about the details of his wish but it is going to be a great time for the whole family. The Make a Wish team is a married couple with a family of their own that was just looking for a way to volunteer together so they decided to work with Make A Wish. I admire that and think they are awesome. Thanks to all of you for your continued love and support. Everything is appreciated and nothing goes unnoticed. We recognize how blessed we are everyday! Thanks again!!!!
