Wed July 21, 2010

Getting his vitals checked

Ok-everyone ready for some exciting-amazing-incredible news-Blake's had his MRI yesterday. The results showed that the Proton Therapy has already shrunk his tumor quite a bit!! OMG!! Can you believe it? I got goose bumps and was all choked up. The doctor said most likely it wont shrink anymore, so we are now hoping it stays stable! Im so happy-this really has been such an answer to all of our prayers!

Our last apt with Dr. Mahajan and Mary Ann-her nurse

Graduation-Blake got to graduate with his buddy Noah it was
a really special day!

Ok so now for a recap of our week so far:

Monday was Blake's LAST Proton treatment. They had a graduation for him. Graduation included Blake getting to hit the gong, the staff gave him some really cool presents and a baloon bouquet, it was such a happy moment. We brought juice and Toy Story cupcakes to share with everyone. All of our family here in Texas was able to come. It was such a happy day! Blake was able to graduate with his buddy Noah. We have become very close to their family. We are really going to miss all of our new friends. The amazing Proton staff-Blake couldnt of gotten through this with out them. I hope we are able to stay in touch with everyone. I plan on visiting when we come back for our MRI in one month.

Tuesday we had to be at MD Anderson at 730 for labs, then MRI, follow up with Dr. Vatts, then Audiology follow up. I woke up on Monday not feeling well, and Tues it was way worse. :( After getting the good news at his follow up apt-I did feel a little better. lol All his results Tues were good-his hearing is still great, and the MRI was of course AMAZING results. It was a looong day, however it was totally worth it finding out all the great news. We also had to pick up all his medical records and images from the records dept. Luckily it only cost me $23. Woo Hoo! So over all it was such a great day. I was able to come home and get a nap, and was feeling a little better.

Today-we are packing, doing laundry, and cleaning. We find out tonight if we have a flight for Phil. I am hoping we do, if not I have had a couple people offer tickets to us-to fly Phil down. However, I think I am going to save those for when Blake and I have to come back down in a month. Im thinking about driving home Friday-if Phil doesnt get the flight. I cant wait to get home and see my hubby and all my family and friends. Its gonna be so great catching up with everyone! And Make-A-Wish will be building Blakes palyset soon too!! Its gonna be SO great coming home and getting back into our routine. I am so thankful for this whole experience, and all the great people Ive gotten to meet and get to know. I will miss everyone, and hope to keep in touch with them all! Thank you all for all your prayers and support, Blake is doing well-he is a happy kid who you would never guess has gone through all he has. He is such a fighter! Hopefully my next post will be from my house back in Missouri! Talk to you all soon!





Sedating himself



Last treatment...