Ian has been asking to go bowling for a long time, so we went yesterday. I am so disappointed, I completely forgot to take the camera or I'd have pictures! He was excited and happy to be there so he was great about wearing his mask the whole time. I didn't know how he would do because he has had some difficulty walking without being on his tiptoes or limping. He did great! In fact, I am embarrassed to say that I beat him by only 1 point. It was a long game for it took a full minute for his ball to roll down the alley, it went so slow; but he hit a good amount of pins every time. Towards the end, he would watch and start jumping up and down as he saw the pins begin to fall. He could barely clear the air as he jumped, it is nothing compared to what he used to be able to do, but I was so happy he had energy to try it nonetheless. As the weight continues to come off and the vincristine side effects wear off (it is effecting the nerves in his hands and feet), he will be back to where he was if not even better.
Our neighborhood pool opened as well so we went to check that out for a little bit. The water was freezing so we didn't really swim, but Ian enjoyed walking around up to his knees in it. Anything we can do to help him feel normal is so important. He was happy to be there regardless.
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On April 21, 2008 Ian was diagnosed with Leukemia. Here is Ian with his two older sisters.
Ian with his sisters during Christmas 2007
Ian turned 3 last February
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To Friends and Family,
Thank you for stopping by Ian's blog. The purpose of this blog is to keep a more central location for news on his condition. Since he's been diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) we have been overwhelmed with giving Ian all of our attention and we cannot possibly answer all phone calls, email, etc. We will regularly post to this blog information that we learn and new events in regards to his progress.
We cannot begin to tell you how many concerned friends and family we have. Everyone is asking what you can do to help. The best things you can do right now is pray, hope, educate yourself on ALL, and donate blood to keep the banks full. Hospitals use a lot of healthy blood for sick people.
Thank you for stopping by Ian's blog. The purpose of this blog is to keep a more central location for news on his condition. Since he's been diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) we have been overwhelmed with giving Ian all of our attention and we cannot possibly answer all phone calls, email, etc. We will regularly post to this blog information that we learn and new events in regards to his progress.
We cannot begin to tell you how many concerned friends and family we have. Everyone is asking what you can do to help. The best things you can do right now is pray, hope, educate yourself on ALL, and donate blood to keep the banks full. Hospitals use a lot of healthy blood for sick people.
Ian and Sisters
On April 21, 2008 Ian was diagnosed with Leukemia. Here is Ian with his two older sisters.
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Ian with his sisters during Christmas 2007
Ian turns 3
Ian turned 3 last February
1 comment:
Hey guys Robb here just checking in. I'm glad to see things are more stable. Karra and I are always thinking about you all. We're so sorry we missed you playing in your recital, please think of us for future plays and events. Hang in there, let us know if you need anything even just to talk.
Robb
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