Monday, October 6
Since Tyler was discharged from the hospital on Saturday, he has been spending time with his family at home. He has to be careful not to contract any germs during this rebound period after his chemo. His numbers will drop over the next 5 - 7 days but will rise again. He is prone to infection and susceptible to catching anything in the air. He has to stay at home secluded and safe from germs. He has been watching a lot of movies. Charles said he will be a movie trivia expert soon. Uncle Aaron has over 300 movies and Tyler is on his way to watching all of them. Sarah and Charles are finding things to do around the house like fix the door. Charles is enjoying just being with Sarah, taking Elijah to school and picking him up, playing with Christian and taking care of Tyler. He has taken a medical leave from work to be with his family.
Charles and Sarah participated in the 24 hour run this past weekend. They ran for 17 miles and Charles was the one to call it quits. He had been at the hospital for 2 days and hadn't slept well or eaten right for a big race. He said it was a lot of fun though and is looking forward to the actual marathon in December sponsored by St. Jude. He and Sarah plan on running the entire 27.2 miles.
Tomorrow Tyler will head for his check up at the hospital. They will take blood draws and check his counts and after several hours he will return home. Tyler's leg is healing amazingly well. The doctor's said he is a model patient. Not only is it healing quickly but he has movement in his toes and is moving around so well on his crutches. He still has to keep it elevated all day. He is taking pain medicine only when he needs it.
Elijah is enjoying school. He will have his fall break Thursday through Monday and Charles would love to take the family somewhere but it is doubtful because of Tyler's recovery. We can pray about it and if it is God's will, it will happen. Ally leaves on Monday and she will be greatly missed by the family.
Only 10 more weeks of chemo! That sounds like a lot but really after what they have been through it should be easier now. It won't be actually 10 weeks because they only count the weeks he receives the chemo but we see the light at the end of the tunnel. What a glorious light that is. Tyler, we are in awe of your strength, endurance and attitude. You have been an amazing patient and we are so proud of you. We love you!
Stay close! Kim
12 comments:
Heyy Tyler its soo great to hear that ur doin good!!! Make sure you watch the good movies and not the boring old ones!! haha anyways... i think ive already said this but u r such an inspiration to everyone in our grade and at CAL! we miss u very much!! STAY SRONG BUDDY!!!
ILY!!!!!
Mary Beth <3 :D
heyy tyler!!!! it's good to know you're feeling better!! i hope you have fun watching all those movies!! hehe. well just thought i'd say hhaaayyy! before i had to get back to homework. text me whenever you feel up to it. soo i miss you !! and can't wait to see you !! and always praying for you!!!
love ya!
((sydney))
hi tyler,
so good you are feeling "super duper" just sayin hi!!!
& that i cant wait to see you soon!!!
many hugs sarah shrout
OMG You should watch CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST MOVIES!!! Cuz those aren't boring!!! Actually I really don't know because I haven't seen them I just know Casper Is friendly. I think. Anyways..... you have to get where you can get VISITORS like *cough me and seneca cough* Lol I really can't wait to see you! ITS BEEN 3 YEARS! haha anyways text me If you feelll better!
ILY STEPHANIE
tyler.
i'm so proud of you, so so proud of you. keep going strong, bud. i miss you, and am glad that youre doing better.
i love you,
sara f.
Hey hope you feel better. I really need to come visit you. o well i gottta go hw FUNFUN!! jk well anyway im prayin for ya love ya... bye!!!
<3 bailey
heyy! im so glad that ur doing well! keep me updated on all the awsum movies u watch cause im desperate to see a good one! jk. jk. ily! stay strong bud!r u tired me sayig dat yet? haha! i cnt wait to see u soon! ur the best! i miss you and so does EVERYONE! i promise! were all rootin 4 ya! we will continue prayin 4ya as well! well ill ttyl! luv ya!
xoxo,
puckett + her family
hhhheeeyyyyy ttyylleeerr!!!!!!!!! wats up other than watchin movies. hehe. i hope ur doin good wit everything. just to let u know, there are people all over who dont know u and are praying for u. i know God is watching you, and those movies. hehe so i gotta go do nothin now so ill see ya later!!!!!! bibibibibibibi!!!!!
Hey Tyler,
It's so good to hear that you're home and resting. I wouldn't mind watching a lot of movies. Thats my favorite thing to do! I like to wrap up in a blanket, pull the curtains, and watch one movie after another. Oh and the important part... eat a lot of junk food. haha! Oh tyler i cant tell you how much i enjoyed seeing ur sweet smiling face in that picture posted last week. You haven't changed a bit and what a pleasure it brings us to see you smiling. you've been thru so much but how amazing God is to bring you thru it! I can't wait to see you but I know you still have some more treatments. My prayer is that they go smoothly and that you will not get any germs or infections through this process. Take care Tyler! I love you so much and can't wait to give you a big hug!
Je T'aime,
Catherine
hey tyler! its so relieving to know that u are feeling well! have fun watching all those movies! haha ur gonna come bak and be like a movie junkie lol. well i just wanted to say hey and that i cant wait to see u!!!! i miss u!!! and i will be praying for u too!
lots of love,
natalie
hey tyler!
i'm so happy that you're feeling well! EVERYONE is praying for and we all miss you so much! stay strong! :D
love ya, shannon
HEYYYY I am sorry i havent left messages for a month..... .my computer's internet went down and i got it back a couple days ago........ I have been praying for you..... Stay strong...
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