Saturday, March 28
Tyler is feeling a little better this week but still has a lot of sores and mucositus as a result of his previous chemo treatment. His doctor's had planned on administering his last treatment today but his body has not completely recovered. He needs to be free of his sores before he can have his next treatment. The doctors will check him out Tuesday and if they feel he is strong enough he will have his last chemo on Wednesday. Our family will be in Memphis on Wednesday for a visit as we don't want to see him sick we can't wait to celebrate his last treatment. Since he will have his last treatment next week, Tyler will not be coming to Louisville for the fundraiser event at Christian Academy.
Tyler has family in town this week. His aunt and uncle from Destin, Florida came for the week. His friend, Tyler, from Arizona is flying into Memphis on Friday to spend a few days with him while he is on spring break. The McFarlands, from Louisville, stopped and spent the night last night at the Hanson's on their way down south. The family is excited to see family and friends. Charles was not working this weekend and was able to visit with them.
It is so exciting to be a friend of this family. They are so special and have so many friends all over the United States who have been praying for them and especially for Tyler. Many of these friends they have never met. Thank you for being on this journey with the family. God leads us and always has the perfect plan even though we sometimes don't know what that plan is. Continue to pray for the Hanson's as they listen for God's plan and guidance for their lives. As followers of Him we rely on His grace and mercy to lead us down the right path.
Stay close! Kim
It's Been A Long Week
Friday, March 20
Tyler has had a tough week. It had started so good after the chemo treatment but he had a delayed reaction to the treatment. He had to go to the hospital Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and was so sick throwing up. On Wednesday after he returned home from the hospital he went straight to bed. He couldn't get out of bed because he was so weak. Sarah said he was "green". Today at 11:00 he finally starting feeling better and his color was better. The weather is beautiful in Memphis so I hope that helps Tyler feel better. He is scheduled for his last chemo treatment next Tuesday but Sarah wants another week off. She is concerned he will get mucositus again and will have to be hospitalized. She is hoping Tyler's doctor's will agree to wait until April 8Th for his last treatment so the family can come to Louisville for the big "hair event" at Christian Academy. We hope so too!
Charles has been busy this week. He started a new job and the family is thankful for the job. There is a new car dealership opening and Charles was hired to start up the operation. He is hiring, training and running the business. Good luck Charles!!
Tyler received a package of fun stuff this week to cheer him up. His 8Th grade friends sent him a candy poster and funny St. Patrick Day cards. Sarah said they definitely made him laugh. He has crazy friends and one really crazy teacher that loves him a lot! Thank you friends for continuing to send cards and love. May God bless you and keep you!
Stay close! Kim
Tyler has had a tough week. It had started so good after the chemo treatment but he had a delayed reaction to the treatment. He had to go to the hospital Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and was so sick throwing up. On Wednesday after he returned home from the hospital he went straight to bed. He couldn't get out of bed because he was so weak. Sarah said he was "green". Today at 11:00 he finally starting feeling better and his color was better. The weather is beautiful in Memphis so I hope that helps Tyler feel better. He is scheduled for his last chemo treatment next Tuesday but Sarah wants another week off. She is concerned he will get mucositus again and will have to be hospitalized. She is hoping Tyler's doctor's will agree to wait until April 8Th for his last treatment so the family can come to Louisville for the big "hair event" at Christian Academy. We hope so too!
Charles has been busy this week. He started a new job and the family is thankful for the job. There is a new car dealership opening and Charles was hired to start up the operation. He is hiring, training and running the business. Good luck Charles!!
Tyler received a package of fun stuff this week to cheer him up. His 8Th grade friends sent him a candy poster and funny St. Patrick Day cards. Sarah said they definitely made him laugh. He has crazy friends and one really crazy teacher that loves him a lot! Thank you friends for continuing to send cards and love. May God bless you and keep you!
Stay close! Kim
Next to Last Chemo Treatment
Friday, March 13
Tyler is currently at the hospital have his next to last chemo treatment administered. We pray it goes as smoothly as his last one which was a couple of weeks ago. He is having this treatment as an outpatient so he should be home around 10:00 tonight. Pray he feels good and he doesn't start throwing up. f he can handle this treatment his last one will be next Friday. We can't wait to celebrate with him and his family.
Tyler is scheduled to have extensive testing the week of April 20Th. Every test possible will be given to him to check his body out from top to bottom. The results of the tests will determine if he has to continue with chemo or not. In other words, has the cancer appeared anywhere else. We will be praying this is a big NO! He will have to have extensive physical treatment on his leg and hopefully after chemo his infections will disappear so he doesn't have to have further surgeries on his leg. We will wait patiently. What a long road it has been. At times it appeared God had disappeared but really He was carrying them through this trial. What a comfort to know He is always there for us!
Tonight there is a special assembly at Christian Academy in honor of Tyler. A high school teacher, John Park, is talking on the value of families and he will sketch a picture in chalk. John has spent the last few weeks painting a portrait of Tyler that he will have on display tonight. It is a gift for the family. I have seen the portrait and it is a wonderful portrait of a very handsome young man. Donations are being accepted at the door that will be given to St. Jude Hospital in honor of Tyler. I am looking forward to an uplifting evening. The evening will be taped for the Hanson's.
Thanks for the continued prayers! Stay close! Kim
Tyler is currently at the hospital have his next to last chemo treatment administered. We pray it goes as smoothly as his last one which was a couple of weeks ago. He is having this treatment as an outpatient so he should be home around 10:00 tonight. Pray he feels good and he doesn't start throwing up. f he can handle this treatment his last one will be next Friday. We can't wait to celebrate with him and his family.
Tyler is scheduled to have extensive testing the week of April 20Th. Every test possible will be given to him to check his body out from top to bottom. The results of the tests will determine if he has to continue with chemo or not. In other words, has the cancer appeared anywhere else. We will be praying this is a big NO! He will have to have extensive physical treatment on his leg and hopefully after chemo his infections will disappear so he doesn't have to have further surgeries on his leg. We will wait patiently. What a long road it has been. At times it appeared God had disappeared but really He was carrying them through this trial. What a comfort to know He is always there for us!
Tonight there is a special assembly at Christian Academy in honor of Tyler. A high school teacher, John Park, is talking on the value of families and he will sketch a picture in chalk. John has spent the last few weeks painting a portrait of Tyler that he will have on display tonight. It is a gift for the family. I have seen the portrait and it is a wonderful portrait of a very handsome young man. Donations are being accepted at the door that will be given to St. Jude Hospital in honor of Tyler. I am looking forward to an uplifting evening. The evening will be taped for the Hanson's.
Thanks for the continued prayers! Stay close! Kim
Spring Break
Sunday, March 8
The doctor's gave Tyler the green light to go to Florida this week for spring break. Sarah said she didn't feel comfortable about going. Something was telling her not to go so they decided to remain in Memphis. Friday night Tyler developed a low grade fever and Saturday he had a headache. Sarah was glad they decided not to go to Florida. It wouldn't be too much fun going to the hospital in Florida, especially a hospital that wouldn't know how to treat Tyler. The family knew they could find things to do in Memphis. They came up with a plan everyone agreed on to have fun. Saturday they went to the Botanical Gardens to see the exhibits and eat lunch. Tyler didn't feel well after lunch and went to the car to lie down. On the drive home, they had to pull over for him to throw up. Yuck! Every night they are going somewhere special to eat and everyone gets a choice. They drew numbers to see who went on what day. Tyler picked Bahama Breeze, Elijah's choice was P F Changs, Christian chose Chuck E Cheese's, Sarah chose Carrabas and Charles chose pizza. Since it is going to be a gloomy, rainy week eating out doesn't sound too bad.
Tyler's leg is looking better so the doctor's said there is a 50/50 chance of him not having surgery. They will keep him on the high doses of antibiotics until after chemo. He will then begin a more rigorous physical therapy for his leg and they will then take him off of the antibiotics. If his leg responds positively no surgery, if he has swelling and infection, surgery. We will have to wait. His next to last chemo session will be the latter part of the week. The family wanted a few fun days before he went to the hospital again. Pray for a healthy Tyler this week and a smooth-sailing chemo treatment.
Stay close! Kim
The doctor's gave Tyler the green light to go to Florida this week for spring break. Sarah said she didn't feel comfortable about going. Something was telling her not to go so they decided to remain in Memphis. Friday night Tyler developed a low grade fever and Saturday he had a headache. Sarah was glad they decided not to go to Florida. It wouldn't be too much fun going to the hospital in Florida, especially a hospital that wouldn't know how to treat Tyler. The family knew they could find things to do in Memphis. They came up with a plan everyone agreed on to have fun. Saturday they went to the Botanical Gardens to see the exhibits and eat lunch. Tyler didn't feel well after lunch and went to the car to lie down. On the drive home, they had to pull over for him to throw up. Yuck! Every night they are going somewhere special to eat and everyone gets a choice. They drew numbers to see who went on what day. Tyler picked Bahama Breeze, Elijah's choice was P F Changs, Christian chose Chuck E Cheese's, Sarah chose Carrabas and Charles chose pizza. Since it is going to be a gloomy, rainy week eating out doesn't sound too bad.
Tyler's leg is looking better so the doctor's said there is a 50/50 chance of him not having surgery. They will keep him on the high doses of antibiotics until after chemo. He will then begin a more rigorous physical therapy for his leg and they will then take him off of the antibiotics. If his leg responds positively no surgery, if he has swelling and infection, surgery. We will have to wait. His next to last chemo session will be the latter part of the week. The family wanted a few fun days before he went to the hospital again. Pray for a healthy Tyler this week and a smooth-sailing chemo treatment.
Stay close! Kim
Specific Prayer Needs
Wednesday, March 4
It has been an emotional 2 days for Tyler. His main doctor, Dr. Dow, had to have a serious talk with him and that has Tyler feeling down. Tyler's leg has improved since he had the procedure to wash it out but the doctor told Tyler yesterday that if the infection in his leg isn't kept under control, it may have to be amputated. Hearing this news just made Tyler extremely upset. He has been emotionally down anyway and this sure didn't help his mood. Amputation was discussed at the beginning of his treatment and could happen but several of his doctor's feel that this won't be the case for Tyler. Dr. Dow is a very intelligent doctor and quite skilled but doesn't have the same bedside manner as Tyler's other doctor's.
Tyler will return to the hospital tomorrow and Friday. He will have his usual tests to check his counts, his liver enzymes, scans, physical therapy and school. Tyler's liver enzymes were high earlier in the week and he has had headaches this week also. Dr. Dow wants Tyler to remain in town and not travel to Florida and continue with chemo next week. He is very fragile and it is not worth the risk to travel so she wants to continue with the chemo treatment next week to get it over with and behind him so he can get his strength back. His leg cannot recover until his chemo is completely finished. She will make the decision on Friday.
Tyler needs specific prayer for: the 2 remaining chemo treatments to completely annihilate every cancer cell in his body, for the infection in his leg to completely heal so he doesn't have to have his prosthesis replaced, and for Tyler to feel encouragement and purpose. Sarah and Charles need specific prayer for their family's future. They feel the desire to return to Louisville but they need to hear from God that this is His will.
Sarah said tonight that she is so thankful for St. Jude Hospital but it has been so difficult for Tyler to be so far away from his close friends. It is so important to have friends to lean on when you go through a difficult time. They are very thankful for all the support but there are days when Tyler doesn't have anyone to talk to or hang out with that is his age. We count the days when he is well and is living in Louisville again. God is the Healer and the door out of this sickness and situation.
Stay close. Kim
It has been an emotional 2 days for Tyler. His main doctor, Dr. Dow, had to have a serious talk with him and that has Tyler feeling down. Tyler's leg has improved since he had the procedure to wash it out but the doctor told Tyler yesterday that if the infection in his leg isn't kept under control, it may have to be amputated. Hearing this news just made Tyler extremely upset. He has been emotionally down anyway and this sure didn't help his mood. Amputation was discussed at the beginning of his treatment and could happen but several of his doctor's feel that this won't be the case for Tyler. Dr. Dow is a very intelligent doctor and quite skilled but doesn't have the same bedside manner as Tyler's other doctor's.
Tyler will return to the hospital tomorrow and Friday. He will have his usual tests to check his counts, his liver enzymes, scans, physical therapy and school. Tyler's liver enzymes were high earlier in the week and he has had headaches this week also. Dr. Dow wants Tyler to remain in town and not travel to Florida and continue with chemo next week. He is very fragile and it is not worth the risk to travel so she wants to continue with the chemo treatment next week to get it over with and behind him so he can get his strength back. His leg cannot recover until his chemo is completely finished. She will make the decision on Friday.
Tyler needs specific prayer for: the 2 remaining chemo treatments to completely annihilate every cancer cell in his body, for the infection in his leg to completely heal so he doesn't have to have his prosthesis replaced, and for Tyler to feel encouragement and purpose. Sarah and Charles need specific prayer for their family's future. They feel the desire to return to Louisville but they need to hear from God that this is His will.
Sarah said tonight that she is so thankful for St. Jude Hospital but it has been so difficult for Tyler to be so far away from his close friends. It is so important to have friends to lean on when you go through a difficult time. They are very thankful for all the support but there are days when Tyler doesn't have anyone to talk to or hang out with that is his age. We count the days when he is well and is living in Louisville again. God is the Healer and the door out of this sickness and situation.
Stay close. Kim
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