Brandon had a great day today :) The best thus far on MANY fronts:
He woke up feeling good - I even got a phone call in the morning to say hi!
His brother went for a visit and they chatted away; he sat up in bed; he ate rice pudding, apple sauce, yogurt, macaroni and cheese (!); he sat up in a wheel chair for about 1/2 an hour; and he walked around a bit (first time).
I am so proud of him! Each of these things that he accomplished today (that we take for granted) is so difficult for him...each bite is a conscious decision, each step is a hurdle. But he did it!!
And why?
Because the Dr said that he might be able to come home next week for a few days before the next round of chemo!!!!!
And Brandon has made a decision:
"I want to be well enough to take Dana to school. So I am going to push myself so that when I get home I can do that."
Could I love him any more than I do? Didn't think it was possible but my prince does not cease to amaze me!
His numbers today:
Hgb - 87
Platelets - 18 - went up on their own! His body is starting to produce again!
WBC - 0.7 - went up as well!
We know that the war is far from over, that there may be some setbacks as we move forward. But today I am celebrating a GREAT DAY....because these great days are what we wished for.
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YAY!!! So glad to hear it! :) :) :) Keep fighting, Brandon! Hang in there, all of you!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a trouper! This is awesome! One step at a time - each step brings you closer to home. Keep up the good work! (Does that sound too much like Mr. Bradkey?) Keep it up!
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Jen
dear kido,
ReplyDeletei was soooo happy to hear the good news today.
i'm also very very proud of you.
i hope that the next days will continue to be
as good as today and even better.
love and prayers
ima
awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteBrandon - I know that the kids will love having daddy home for a few days. What a special time that will be!
Happy to hear your day was one of your better ones and I pray you have many more better days to come until you knock this cancer out of your body! ...forever!!!
It was just a matter of time......this proves how mentally and physically capable you are!
ReplyDeleteI am sooooooo happy today! Thanks for making my day!
marci
We are soooooooo thrilled to hear this amazing news. You are truly a fighter Brandon. You have incredible strength, keep up the outstanding job you are doing. We are really proud of you.
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Ryan, Naomi, & Jordy
That's great news that Brandon had such a great day. We hope that he is able to come home for a few days...that would be great for all of you...
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Kyle, Adi and Abby...