Well yesterday Bryson had his 1st clinic post transplant, it was awkward going to the hospital and to the clinic since we spent just about 2 months in the hospital but definitely a great feeling leaving, lol.  They took all kinds of blood for CBC, checking levels and then checking for all the other stuff like CMV, fungus, etc.  He has to lines and for some reason the grey one hadn't worked to flush since Saturday so they had to clean it and then try well it flushed perfectly but wouldn't draw back blood so when we go on Wed they are going to put altaplace (think that’s how you spell it), they put it in his line and let it sit for an hour to let whatever is stopping it from drawing back can be fixed let’s hope this works it has before.

 

We got his counts back and they are looking so great, they are starting to come up on their own which is a wonderful sign that this new bone marrow is doing its job.  Bryson is finally coming around, we ate dinner last night and he ate pretty well still not  to where he was before eating but getting there.  The doctor said that it will take some time for him to be himself, just being in the hospital for as long as he was and all that he has been through he needs to adjust to toddler world again.  We are going to start slow on PT and OT both are coming toward the end of the week, we will also be starting speech therapy within the next week.

 

We couldn't be more blessed and we are so thankful for it.  We have learned to appreciate the small things in life that’s what truly means a lot to us. Being the parents of a cancer child is not easy but so many lessons have been learned through this journey, that is what we take from all this we have become better parents, people and friends.  We know that Bryson was given to us for a reason that we never know but God knows why and that’s all that matters.  Thank you God, thank you all for all the support through all this and continue those prayers for not only Bryson but so many other kids that are still battling this disease!!

With Love,

Steph, Tim and Bryson
 


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Isabel Sharp
10/08/2010 6:10am

Bryson is a living testimony of God's healing power!!! I work for Kathy Eddleman's insurance agent, Gus Silguero. I've never had the pleasure to meet her in person, but talk to her every month when she calls to make her payment. She shared the battle that little Bryson was facing at such a young age and immediately I sent out a prayer request to the prayer warriors in my church (Southeast Worship Center). I'm overjoyed to find out that God has healed him!!! We will continue to pray for you and your husband, for strenghth and patience as you all re-adapt to a normal family pace with a toddler!!! I have a 2 year old boy myself and it's quite a challenge to say the least :) May God continue to show His awesome power in your life and in Bryson's body as well. Take care and stay strong in the Lord.

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