Tuesday, December 1
Tyler is recuperating nicely after his surgery. He enjoyed a restful Thanksgiving with his family and friends. He even spent the night with some buddies last weekend and enjoyed hanging out and playing video games. On Sunday he did have a minor set back. He woke up with a headache and sore throat. Unfortunately Tyler is a carrier of the strep virus and he is prone to getting strep too often. He thought he would return to school this week but had to take a couple extra days off to fight the strep. He should be well again in a few days.
Thank you to all who have been praying. While they were at St Jude for his surgery, the doctor's decided to do his chest ct scans early. This is always a nerve racking experience anticipating the results. But God is faithful to answering our prayers and again the scans were clear. No sign of cancer!!!! We are so thankful!
This was a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday compared to this time last year. Tyler was in the hospital for weeks fighting for his life. I give praise to God everyday for his grace and love for this family.
Stay close!
Kim
Tyler is Tough
Saturday, November 21
Tyler is doing amazingly well after his surgery. Yesterday he was in severe pain due to the CPM machine attached to his leg. This machine applies controlled motion to bend his leg back and forth. Usually the machine is placed on his leg just hours after surgery but it wasn't applied for 24 hours so his leg was stiff and this caused Tyler a lot of pain. He was given some very strong pain medicine and that was hard on his body to adjust to also. Today was a better day!
He woke up feeling less pain and was able to get out of bed walk around and even have some light physical therapy. He should be able to be discharge later this afternoon. He will return to the hospital on Monday to have his dressings changed and leg checked. Sarah will return to Louisville on Tuesday just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Charles and Elijah will return tomorrow so that Elijah can be at school on Monday and Charles can be at work.
Tyler will return to St Jude on December 1st to have his leg checked and his staples removed. He will also have blood work and scans done to assure that he remains cancer free. We must continue to pray for good news and healing.
Let us give thanks to HIM for all the blessings we recieve daily.
Happy Thanksgivng!
Kim
Tyler is doing amazingly well after his surgery. Yesterday he was in severe pain due to the CPM machine attached to his leg. This machine applies controlled motion to bend his leg back and forth. Usually the machine is placed on his leg just hours after surgery but it wasn't applied for 24 hours so his leg was stiff and this caused Tyler a lot of pain. He was given some very strong pain medicine and that was hard on his body to adjust to also. Today was a better day!
He woke up feeling less pain and was able to get out of bed walk around and even have some light physical therapy. He should be able to be discharge later this afternoon. He will return to the hospital on Monday to have his dressings changed and leg checked. Sarah will return to Louisville on Tuesday just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Charles and Elijah will return tomorrow so that Elijah can be at school on Monday and Charles can be at work.
Tyler will return to St Jude on December 1st to have his leg checked and his staples removed. He will also have blood work and scans done to assure that he remains cancer free. We must continue to pray for good news and healing.
Let us give thanks to HIM for all the blessings we recieve daily.
Happy Thanksgivng!
Kim
Surgery Is Over
Thursday, November 19, 2009
8:30 AM
Charles texted me to let me know that Tyler's surgery was over in 2.5 hours and it went exactly as planned. The doctor's were scheduled for 5 hours in case of complications but God answered prayers. I will keep you updated on his progress and healing.
Keep Praying!!!!!!
3:00 PM
Tyler is just waking up and feeling no pain due to 2 nerve blocks. He is moving to ICU for a while to recover. Charles said he had no fear today. What a fighter!
Kim
8:30 AM
Charles texted me to let me know that Tyler's surgery was over in 2.5 hours and it went exactly as planned. The doctor's were scheduled for 5 hours in case of complications but God answered prayers. I will keep you updated on his progress and healing.
Keep Praying!!!!!!
3:00 PM
Tyler is just waking up and feeling no pain due to 2 nerve blocks. He is moving to ICU for a while to recover. Charles said he had no fear today. What a fighter!
Kim
Hopefully this is the Last Surgery
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
I am sorry that I didn't give you an update from the last blog. Tyler's surgery was cancelled due to a low white blood count. The tests revealed strep in his system. With this type of surgery, Tyler has to be completely healthy otherwise, the surgery will not be a success. Sooooooooo his surgery is rescheduled for Thursday, November 19th.
The family will be traveling to St Jude today and he will have tests tomorrow to determine if his counts are good enough to have the surgery. Please pray they are that the surgery will be a huge success!!!!!!!!!
Stay close!
Kim
I am sorry that I didn't give you an update from the last blog. Tyler's surgery was cancelled due to a low white blood count. The tests revealed strep in his system. With this type of surgery, Tyler has to be completely healthy otherwise, the surgery will not be a success. Sooooooooo his surgery is rescheduled for Thursday, November 19th.
The family will be traveling to St Jude today and he will have tests tomorrow to determine if his counts are good enough to have the surgery. Please pray they are that the surgery will be a huge success!!!!!!!!!
Stay close!
Kim
Hopefully The Last Surgery
Wednesday, October 4, 2009
Tyler left after school yesterday to travel to Memphis. He will be visiting St Jude today for pre op instructions and tests before his scheduled surgery tomorrow. He will have a new metal prosthesis put into his leg. The family is so anxious for this surgery to be completed. Prayerfully hoping this will be his last surgery. If the surgery goes well he will be walking soon without any assistance from a crutch and NO more leg brace!
Please pray that the surgery will be a huge success and it will all be behind him soon!
Stay Close!
Kim
Tyler left after school yesterday to travel to Memphis. He will be visiting St Jude today for pre op instructions and tests before his scheduled surgery tomorrow. He will have a new metal prosthesis put into his leg. The family is so anxious for this surgery to be completed. Prayerfully hoping this will be his last surgery. If the surgery goes well he will be walking soon without any assistance from a crutch and NO more leg brace!
Please pray that the surgery will be a huge success and it will all be behind him soon!
Stay Close!
Kim
Tyler is doing well
Friday, October 2
Tyler is doing well after his surgery a few weeks ago. He traveled to Memphis today to have his leg checked and have blood draws to check his counts. Everything looks good. He had his staples removed from his leg and his incision is healing nicely. He is scheduled for his second surgery on October 29th. That is a great time because it is fall break for Christian Academy.
Tyler is taking it one day at a time at school. He has caught up with his work and takes it easy going from class to class as he is still on a crutch and cannot put any weight on his leg. He went to the homecoming dance last week and even danced. Even though his life is not normal he is making the best of things and hanging in there. God teaches us many things through trials and he is teaching Tyler to be patient. I truly believe he will be able to run again
Still praying often for a healthy and completely healed Tyler!
Stay close!
Kim
Tyler is doing well after his surgery a few weeks ago. He traveled to Memphis today to have his leg checked and have blood draws to check his counts. Everything looks good. He had his staples removed from his leg and his incision is healing nicely. He is scheduled for his second surgery on October 29th. That is a great time because it is fall break for Christian Academy.
Tyler is taking it one day at a time at school. He has caught up with his work and takes it easy going from class to class as he is still on a crutch and cannot put any weight on his leg. He went to the homecoming dance last week and even danced. Even though his life is not normal he is making the best of things and hanging in there. God teaches us many things through trials and he is teaching Tyler to be patient. I truly believe he will be able to run again
Still praying often for a healthy and completely healed Tyler!
Stay close!
Kim
Completely Clear
Monday, September 14
Sarah, Tyler and Christian are on their way home. Tyler's surgery was a success so now he needs to be patient while the antibiotics work to clean out his leg. Small metal rods and cement blocks packed with antibiotics were inserted into his leg in place of his metal prosthesis. He will need to walk with crutches with no weight bearing on his leg and his leg needs to remain extended. His leg is very fragile and brittle and could easily break if something fell on it or something hit it. Going to school will be a challenge especially in the crowded hallways. He will probably stay at home the remainder of the week to recover. He is in pain from the surgery. He will stay busy at home catching up on missed work from school.
They received outstanding news while at St. Jude. Sarah requested that since they were there at the hospital that Tyler have his chest ct scan early. Dr. Mauer was very hesitant but agreed to it. The news: COMPLETELY CLEAR! No sign of any cancer. We are so thankful!
Specific Prayer:
Quick and complete healing of his leg
No pain
No anxiety and stress while catching up on school work
Patience
Thanks for your support and continued prayer!
Stay close!
Kim
Sarah, Tyler and Christian are on their way home. Tyler's surgery was a success so now he needs to be patient while the antibiotics work to clean out his leg. Small metal rods and cement blocks packed with antibiotics were inserted into his leg in place of his metal prosthesis. He will need to walk with crutches with no weight bearing on his leg and his leg needs to remain extended. His leg is very fragile and brittle and could easily break if something fell on it or something hit it. Going to school will be a challenge especially in the crowded hallways. He will probably stay at home the remainder of the week to recover. He is in pain from the surgery. He will stay busy at home catching up on missed work from school.
They received outstanding news while at St. Jude. Sarah requested that since they were there at the hospital that Tyler have his chest ct scan early. Dr. Mauer was very hesitant but agreed to it. The news: COMPLETELY CLEAR! No sign of any cancer. We are so thankful!
Specific Prayer:
Quick and complete healing of his leg
No pain
No anxiety and stress while catching up on school work
Patience
Thanks for your support and continued prayer!
Stay close!
Kim
Back in Memphis
Sunday, September 7
Tyler has been through this before! His leg will just not heal properly. This time the doctor's want to remove his metal prosthesis and start over. His leg has constantly been infected so Sarah brought him to St Jude's on Friday and they attached a vacuum pack to his leg to suck some of the "gunk" from it. He is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, September 10 to open his leg up, remove the metal prosthesis and add spacers and packs of antibiotics. These will remain for about 6 weeks to completely clear up the infection. He will remain in a straight/no bend brace and will have to be on crutches until his next surgery. After about 6 weeks Tyler will have a second surgery to add a new prosthesis. He will be so much better off. We will pray that his leg will be perfect then and it will completely be healed forever!
Charles is leaving Tuesday to go to Memphis to be with his family. Sarah, Tyler, Elijah and Christian made the trip and they are staying with their good friends, the Ross's, since their house in Memphis is now rented. The plan is that Tyler will be back to school next week.
Pray for a successful surgery and that he will experience little or no pain.
Stay close!
Kim
Tyler has been through this before! His leg will just not heal properly. This time the doctor's want to remove his metal prosthesis and start over. His leg has constantly been infected so Sarah brought him to St Jude's on Friday and they attached a vacuum pack to his leg to suck some of the "gunk" from it. He is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday, September 10 to open his leg up, remove the metal prosthesis and add spacers and packs of antibiotics. These will remain for about 6 weeks to completely clear up the infection. He will remain in a straight/no bend brace and will have to be on crutches until his next surgery. After about 6 weeks Tyler will have a second surgery to add a new prosthesis. He will be so much better off. We will pray that his leg will be perfect then and it will completely be healed forever!
Charles is leaving Tuesday to go to Memphis to be with his family. Sarah, Tyler, Elijah and Christian made the trip and they are staying with their good friends, the Ross's, since their house in Memphis is now rented. The plan is that Tyler will be back to school next week.
Pray for a successful surgery and that he will experience little or no pain.
Stay close!
Kim
Tyler's Back in Memphis
Wednesday, August 19
Sarah drove Tyler yesterday after school to Memphis to be seen by his doctor's today at St Jude. His leg had become swollen and red on Friday so she took him to his Louisville doctor. They called St Jude and decided to put him on antibiotics and watch him over night. Saturday he returned to his doctor and his leg looked better. St Jude advised for the family to keep a close eye on it. On Monday his leg began swelling again and puss was coming out of the incision and pictures of his leg were sent to St Jude. After a consultation, the doctor's at St Jude decided it was best for Tyler to return to Memphis. They believe that the infection has moved deep into his bone and if this is the case he will have surgery this afternoon.
He will have x-rays and blood work this morning and Sarah and Tyler will meet with his doctor's at 1:00 to determine the news about surgery. This was devastating news yesterday to the family. Of course, Tyler was upset as he had settled in to going to school and living a normal life again, hanging out with his friends. It was an emotional send off. A group of friends gathered outside of the school's library and laid hands on Tyler and prayed for a miracle to take palce. We are calling on our great God to heal his leg so that he will not have to endure the 2 major surgeries to repair and replace his metal prosthesis.
Please hold this family up in prayers. Charles and Elijah remain in Louisville waiting for the news as Elijah is back at school and Charles is working. Sarah, Tyler and Christian are staying with their good friends, the Ross family, while in Memphis. They may need to remain there for at least 2 weeks if Tyler needs these surgeries.
We know God works for the good in all things. He is in control!
Stay close!
Kim
Sarah drove Tyler yesterday after school to Memphis to be seen by his doctor's today at St Jude. His leg had become swollen and red on Friday so she took him to his Louisville doctor. They called St Jude and decided to put him on antibiotics and watch him over night. Saturday he returned to his doctor and his leg looked better. St Jude advised for the family to keep a close eye on it. On Monday his leg began swelling again and puss was coming out of the incision and pictures of his leg were sent to St Jude. After a consultation, the doctor's at St Jude decided it was best for Tyler to return to Memphis. They believe that the infection has moved deep into his bone and if this is the case he will have surgery this afternoon.
He will have x-rays and blood work this morning and Sarah and Tyler will meet with his doctor's at 1:00 to determine the news about surgery. This was devastating news yesterday to the family. Of course, Tyler was upset as he had settled in to going to school and living a normal life again, hanging out with his friends. It was an emotional send off. A group of friends gathered outside of the school's library and laid hands on Tyler and prayed for a miracle to take palce. We are calling on our great God to heal his leg so that he will not have to endure the 2 major surgeries to repair and replace his metal prosthesis.
Please hold this family up in prayers. Charles and Elijah remain in Louisville waiting for the news as Elijah is back at school and Charles is working. Sarah, Tyler and Christian are staying with their good friends, the Ross family, while in Memphis. They may need to remain there for at least 2 weeks if Tyler needs these surgeries.
We know God works for the good in all things. He is in control!
Stay close!
Kim
Tyler's Back
Sunday, August 9
Tyler is back in town and things are great! Tyler went to school on Thursday for the freshman orientation. He became connected again with his friends and made some new ones. On Friday the Finnesands had a welcome back/birthday celebration for him and his family. We are so grateful for their return.
They have been busy this weekend moving and unpacking their things into a new home in Lake Forest. They have had their things in storage since last May and I know the "kids" will be anxious to have some of their toys to play with again. School starts Thursday at Christian Academy and Elijah and Tyler will be there for the first day back. Yippeeeeeeeee!!!!!
Stay close! Kim
Tyler is back in town and things are great! Tyler went to school on Thursday for the freshman orientation. He became connected again with his friends and made some new ones. On Friday the Finnesands had a welcome back/birthday celebration for him and his family. We are so grateful for their return.
They have been busy this weekend moving and unpacking their things into a new home in Lake Forest. They have had their things in storage since last May and I know the "kids" will be anxious to have some of their toys to play with again. School starts Thursday at Christian Academy and Elijah and Tyler will be there for the first day back. Yippeeeeeeeee!!!!!
Stay close! Kim
Home at last
Wednesday, August 5
I cannot believe that the Hanson family have moved back to Louisville. It is official! They will stay a night or so with the Foster family and then move into their home in Lake Forest. Tyler will be going to freshman orientation tonight at Christian Academy and start school next Thursday. Elijah will begin 3rd grade and Christian will be starting pre school in a few weeks. It is surreal!!!!!
The family is excited to be back but Sarah's father decided not to make the move this time. He is remaining in Memphis and will live at their home there until they can find a renter. As for a home here, the family was blessed to find a home in their old neighborhood that could be rented until they get back on their feet. Charles will once again be working for Oxmoor Toyota. God has truly been merciful and opened many doors for the family to return back to Louisville. We are so thankful and grateful!
I will keep you posted on news about Tyler's health. He was checked out at St Jude's yesterday before they left. His leg looks great and he will continue to have physical therapy here in Louisville. He had his port removed from his chest so in a week or so it should be healed enough so that he can take showers again. It has been 1 year and almost 3 months since they left on this journey and I am so thankful it has come full circle back here again. Continue to hold Tyler up in prayer to remain cancer free!
Stay close! Kim
I cannot believe that the Hanson family have moved back to Louisville. It is official! They will stay a night or so with the Foster family and then move into their home in Lake Forest. Tyler will be going to freshman orientation tonight at Christian Academy and start school next Thursday. Elijah will begin 3rd grade and Christian will be starting pre school in a few weeks. It is surreal!!!!!
The family is excited to be back but Sarah's father decided not to make the move this time. He is remaining in Memphis and will live at their home there until they can find a renter. As for a home here, the family was blessed to find a home in their old neighborhood that could be rented until they get back on their feet. Charles will once again be working for Oxmoor Toyota. God has truly been merciful and opened many doors for the family to return back to Louisville. We are so thankful and grateful!
I will keep you posted on news about Tyler's health. He was checked out at St Jude's yesterday before they left. His leg looks great and he will continue to have physical therapy here in Louisville. He had his port removed from his chest so in a week or so it should be healed enough so that he can take showers again. It has been 1 year and almost 3 months since they left on this journey and I am so thankful it has come full circle back here again. Continue to hold Tyler up in prayer to remain cancer free!
Stay close! Kim
Guess who is moving to Louisville
Thursday, July 30
The Hanson family is moving back to Louisville. It is hard to believe that is coming true. We are so excited to have them back after a year and 2 months of being away from us. Tyler and Elijah will be returning to Christian Academy and we hope and pray it will be the best year ever for the family. They are due some normalacy and happiness. Charles has been offered a job and they are looking for a house so they can get back here next week and return to a normal lifestyle.
They will miss their very good friends, the Ross family, but they are excited to come back to Louisville. Please pray this will be an easy transition for the family and they will find a home very quickly.
I will keep you posted!!!!!
Stay close! Kim
The Hanson family is moving back to Louisville. It is hard to believe that is coming true. We are so excited to have them back after a year and 2 months of being away from us. Tyler and Elijah will be returning to Christian Academy and we hope and pray it will be the best year ever for the family. They are due some normalacy and happiness. Charles has been offered a job and they are looking for a house so they can get back here next week and return to a normal lifestyle.
They will miss their very good friends, the Ross family, but they are excited to come back to Louisville. Please pray this will be an easy transition for the family and they will find a home very quickly.
I will keep you posted!!!!!
Stay close! Kim
Healthy, Happy and Bored
Sunday, August 26
Tyler is doing amazingly well. His leg is healing and there is no sign of infection. This is such great news for the family. It means no additional surgeries for his leg. He has had a break from the hospital also. The physical therapy department at St Jude is moving to another location so he has had a few days off. He is supposed to be doing his pt at home but he hasn't been motivated enough to do it. It is important that he continue his therapy to strengthen his leg.
The family have been looking into what to do next for their family. Charles is looking for a permanent job and it is a possibility that they could move back to Louisville. Nothing would make me happier than to have the family back here. Please put this on your prayer list. They want to honor God and listen for his direction.
This has been a week of birthday celebrations. Last Sunday Charles celebrated his birthday, Friday Sarah celebrated her birthday and Tyler celebrates his 15th birthday this Wednesday, July 29th. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We wish we could see you on your birthday. We hope it is a special day!
Stay close! Kim
Tyler is doing amazingly well. His leg is healing and there is no sign of infection. This is such great news for the family. It means no additional surgeries for his leg. He has had a break from the hospital also. The physical therapy department at St Jude is moving to another location so he has had a few days off. He is supposed to be doing his pt at home but he hasn't been motivated enough to do it. It is important that he continue his therapy to strengthen his leg.
The family have been looking into what to do next for their family. Charles is looking for a permanent job and it is a possibility that they could move back to Louisville. Nothing would make me happier than to have the family back here. Please put this on your prayer list. They want to honor God and listen for his direction.
This has been a week of birthday celebrations. Last Sunday Charles celebrated his birthday, Friday Sarah celebrated her birthday and Tyler celebrates his 15th birthday this Wednesday, July 29th. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We wish we could see you on your birthday. We hope it is a special day!
Stay close! Kim
Great Summer Vacation!
Our family would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making our vacation so fantastic. We truly had a wonderful time. We made 3 weeks worth of memories we will never forget. God truly blessed our time. We are so grateful! We love you all!
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