Worn out!

Monday, December 8

It is too bad that drugs that save our life can be so dangerous. This is definitely the case with chemotherapy. While Tyler is beating cancer through chemo, the chemo is wearing down poor Tyler. His poor little body has been through so much. Even though he is feeling a little better, he is so tired and weak.

Tyler came home late last Wednesday night from the hospital. He had to return only once more last week for blood counts, clinic, physical therapy and tutoring (school). He had an echo/EKG last week also and will have to have another today. His heart beat was weak and they didn't know if that was accurate or a problem with the machine so they were repeating the tests again today. Let's pray there is nothing wrong with his heart! Chemo can damage the heart and we do not want for Tyler. he is scheduled for another round of chemo tomorrow (methotrexate) depending on the results of the echo/EKG today. Let's pull together and pray Tyler can withstand these next treatments over the next 3 straight weeks.

Tyler received posters from his friends at CAL. He had a great time reading them. Cards, posters, balloons, etc. are a reminder to him that his friends are there pulling for him (even though they are far away) .

This weekend St. Jude held a big marathon to raise money for the hospital. Charles and Sarah participated. Friends from Louisville, Gena and Craig McFarland drove to Memphis to visit and participate also. Gena ran in the race with Sarah and Charles while Craig, Elijah and the Ross family cheered them on. Their goals were accomplished when they crossed the finish line. It was an emotional day! Everyone person on the course and standing on the side lines had a story and their own personal reasons for being there. It was truly amazing to see the support for St. Jude hospital. There was even another Team Tyler. Though they were running to remember and honor their son who had died in September of this year. They all cried and hugged and wished each other well. The Hanson's are so very thankful for St. Jude and for Tyler's life! They are confident that Tyler will be completely healed.

Pray for strength and that God will provide a miracle for Tyler. He has 10 more weeks of chemo and we want him to sail through these next weeks without any nausea, vomiting, fever, infections, mucousitis or anything else! Philippians 4:13 reminds us "I can do everything through HIM who gives me strength".

Thanks for the support! Stay close! Kim