Friday, February 27
I love when I call Sarah and she answers the phone in such a good mood. I always can tell by her voice if it is a good day or not. Today is a good day!
Tyler was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday and administered chemo. The doctor's agreed it would benefit him by remaining in the hospital for this chemo session. They were right! He slept all day Wednesday and woke up only once during the night and threw up. He woke up the next morning ready to go. Sarah said they got out of the room (very unusual) and played games, watched movies and even ate McDonald's. No throwing up!!! Today was even better. He woke up and said I am ready to go home. Home they went! Sarah said it was amazing how well he did this time. What a difference it makes when Tyler feels good and looks good. His hair is growing out. It is darker than normal and looks as though it has been cut with a #1 razor. They haven't seen him with hair in a long time. His hair will continue to grow because the methotrexate treatments don't affect his hair. It will be great to see Tyler with hair again!
Tyler will be off for 2 weeks to get his strength back and his weight up. The family will enjoy having normal days. They may visit their aunt and uncle down south next week when Elijah is on spring break.
God has been so faithful and has provided the family when they have been in need. God's handprint has been on this family from the beginning and will remain until the end of this journey. The stories that the Hanson's will share after it is over, will show God's perfect timing. God is perfect! Thank you friends for your continued support and prayers. It is so evident to the family that God is listening!
Stay close! Kim
Another Round of Chemo
Wednesday, February 25
Charles took Tyler to the hospital early this morning for chemo. They decided to admit him for this round since he has been so very sick with the last few. The high dose of methotrexate usually only takes 4 hours to infuse but the doctors want to keep a close eye on him and hopefully this will keep his nausea under control better. Please pray that God will protect all of Tyler's linings and for Tyler's spirits to remain up. He woke up at 3:00 am very anxious about today's chemo and asked his mom for some nausea medicine because his stomach hurt. I can't imagine what Tyler must be feeling or going through. This has been so hard for Charles and Sarah to see him be so weak when he has been so strong! He has been an amazing patient and I think the toll is finally hitting him hard. Please pray also that Tyler will have an easy round of chemo and the doctor's and nurse's will be especially sensitive to his needs.
The test results were negative for the stricture in his esophagus and that is why they are continuing chemo. As for Tyler's leg, not such good news. They will keep him on strong antibiotics until chemo is finished and after that they will probably replace his prosthesis. How sad is that. Poor Tyler won't be able to rejoice with the fact that he has finally finished chemo because he will then be faced with this serious surgery. My heart is broken. I have faith though that God will turn his leg prognosis around and that he will not have to have that surgery!
If you feel the nudge to send Tyler or his family a card of encouragement, his address is:
10104 Quiet Cove
Collierville, TN 38017
Stay Close! Kim
Charles took Tyler to the hospital early this morning for chemo. They decided to admit him for this round since he has been so very sick with the last few. The high dose of methotrexate usually only takes 4 hours to infuse but the doctors want to keep a close eye on him and hopefully this will keep his nausea under control better. Please pray that God will protect all of Tyler's linings and for Tyler's spirits to remain up. He woke up at 3:00 am very anxious about today's chemo and asked his mom for some nausea medicine because his stomach hurt. I can't imagine what Tyler must be feeling or going through. This has been so hard for Charles and Sarah to see him be so weak when he has been so strong! He has been an amazing patient and I think the toll is finally hitting him hard. Please pray also that Tyler will have an easy round of chemo and the doctor's and nurse's will be especially sensitive to his needs.
The test results were negative for the stricture in his esophagus and that is why they are continuing chemo. As for Tyler's leg, not such good news. They will keep him on strong antibiotics until chemo is finished and after that they will probably replace his prosthesis. How sad is that. Poor Tyler won't be able to rejoice with the fact that he has finally finished chemo because he will then be faced with this serious surgery. My heart is broken. I have faith though that God will turn his leg prognosis around and that he will not have to have that surgery!
If you feel the nudge to send Tyler or his family a card of encouragement, his address is:
10104 Quiet Cove
Collierville, TN 38017
Stay Close! Kim
Still Need Prayers
Monday, February 23
While Tyler enjoyed his family this weekend by eating out and going to the movies, today it is back to the hospital. He will try to get the barium down so the doctor's can get the image they need of his esophagus. This test will determine if he will continue chemotherapy. They should have the results tomorrow. His leg isn't looking too good. It started swelling at the end of last week. He hasn't spiked a fever yet so they are hopeful it isn't infected again. That would mean the antibiotics aren't working and they may have to replace his prosthesis. That would not be good news. Tyler just needs your prayers for his body and his spirit to be renewed.
Tyler had a fundraiser this weekend and he didn't know anything about it. The Aroh family reserved a gym at a local church and invited friends to come and play dodge ball, bug out and basketball. They were encouraged to bring a donation for the Hanson family. Karen will send the money raised to the family to help them with their expenses. Thanks for your thoughtfulness Aroh family!
I am thankful for friends, family and a God we can count on when we need his help! Stay close!
Kim
While Tyler enjoyed his family this weekend by eating out and going to the movies, today it is back to the hospital. He will try to get the barium down so the doctor's can get the image they need of his esophagus. This test will determine if he will continue chemotherapy. They should have the results tomorrow. His leg isn't looking too good. It started swelling at the end of last week. He hasn't spiked a fever yet so they are hopeful it isn't infected again. That would mean the antibiotics aren't working and they may have to replace his prosthesis. That would not be good news. Tyler just needs your prayers for his body and his spirit to be renewed.
Tyler had a fundraiser this weekend and he didn't know anything about it. The Aroh family reserved a gym at a local church and invited friends to come and play dodge ball, bug out and basketball. They were encouraged to bring a donation for the Hanson family. Karen will send the money raised to the family to help them with their expenses. Thanks for your thoughtfulness Aroh family!
I am thankful for friends, family and a God we can count on when we need his help! Stay close!
Kim
Hi from Ty
Hey guys its Tyler just postin' to say how i've been doin lately and well its not to spectacular or " super duper". The past week i was throwing up alot cause of all the meds the docs are given me but im better now. I threw up today during my x-ray (i threw up on the machine haha) cause they make you drink this sick, chalky drink called barium. Its been the second time i've had to drink it and i have to do it again on monday cause apparently they didnt get the pics they wanted. Im excited that so many people are shaving and cutting their hair to raise money for St. Jude. Thank you for the Valentines package that Mrs. McFarren sent full of cards it was awesome. Conner i just wanted to say to you that the video you sent was hilarious. I hope everyone is doing well.
Is It Time To Stop Chemo
Wednesday, February 18
Tyler was at the hospital most of the day yesterday having tests done. There was no decision made yet on whether he will continue chemotherapy or not. They will have to wait for his main doctor and the gastroentologist to look at xrays taken of his esophagus. He could have a stricture. If that is the case they will stop all chemo. If there isn't a stricture, he will probably continue chemo either tomorrow or next week.
I will keep you posted. In the mean time, keep the prayers flowing upward!
Stay Close! Kim
Tyler was at the hospital most of the day yesterday having tests done. There was no decision made yet on whether he will continue chemotherapy or not. They will have to wait for his main doctor and the gastroentologist to look at xrays taken of his esophagus. He could have a stricture. If that is the case they will stop all chemo. If there isn't a stricture, he will probably continue chemo either tomorrow or next week.
I will keep you posted. In the mean time, keep the prayers flowing upward!
Stay Close! Kim
Too Much Medicine
Tuesday, February 17
Finally Tyler has stopped throwing up. Yesterday was the first day in 9 days that he didn't get sick. It was like clockwork. He would get sick every 2-3 hours and we are glad that is over at least for now. Tyler went to the hospital today to be checked out by his doctors. They will decide if he is to continue chemo. If they decide yes, he will have it tomorrow. He still has the sores down his esophagus and that will not clear up until he is done with chemo.
Tyler should have been in the hospital these past 9 days but the family really wanted him home. Since he has the horrible sores in his esophagus, all of his medicines are given through his port in his chest. This means that every hour to hour and a half either Sarah or Charles are administering his med's intravenously. What I didn't realize is that if you have more than 3, and Tyler is on 7, he has to be in the hospital. Sarah and Charles are so good at playing nurse that the hospital allowed them to have Tyler at home. It is definitely more comfortable for Tyler and it is easier on the family. What an ordeal for Sarah and Charles almost every hour administering, changing or checking on some time of medicine. That is incredible to me! I know how exhausted I am when I have a sick child home for a day or two. This has been going on for how long? Continue to hold up the family in your prayers. They truly rely on them for their strength!
Stay Close! Kim
Finally Tyler has stopped throwing up. Yesterday was the first day in 9 days that he didn't get sick. It was like clockwork. He would get sick every 2-3 hours and we are glad that is over at least for now. Tyler went to the hospital today to be checked out by his doctors. They will decide if he is to continue chemo. If they decide yes, he will have it tomorrow. He still has the sores down his esophagus and that will not clear up until he is done with chemo.
Tyler should have been in the hospital these past 9 days but the family really wanted him home. Since he has the horrible sores in his esophagus, all of his medicines are given through his port in his chest. This means that every hour to hour and a half either Sarah or Charles are administering his med's intravenously. What I didn't realize is that if you have more than 3, and Tyler is on 7, he has to be in the hospital. Sarah and Charles are so good at playing nurse that the hospital allowed them to have Tyler at home. It is definitely more comfortable for Tyler and it is easier on the family. What an ordeal for Sarah and Charles almost every hour administering, changing or checking on some time of medicine. That is incredible to me! I know how exhausted I am when I have a sick child home for a day or two. This has been going on for how long? Continue to hold up the family in your prayers. They truly rely on them for their strength!
Stay Close! Kim
Sick, Sick, SICK
Thursday, February 12
When is the last time you had the stomach flu? The constant throwing up and hovering over the toilet (or bucket). Can you imagine having it non stop for 7 days? I cannot! Poor Tyler has not stopped throwing up. In fact he is throwing up about every 2 hours, even when he is sleeping he will wake up and throw up. Sarah said it hit her last night as she laid on her air mattress next to the bed Tyler was sleeping in. As he was throwing up she just started crying. She just couldn't stop. She climbed into bed and put her arms around Tyler and just held him tight! How much more can he take? She plead with God to make him well and take the pain away. Sarah wants the chemo to be over. She talked with Dr. Mauer and they discussed that it might be time to stop.
Even though Tyler was not admitted to the hospital , he has had to go every day. He had the scope done of his esophagus. The test reveled his esophagus to his stomach is completely raw. There were no sporadic sores it was one huge sore. No wonder he hasn't eaten in weeks and is in so much pain. This has to be a specific prayer. His body is so fragile right now and they don't know how much more he can take. His body is having serious problems from scarring and it is preventing his body to heal. He has lost more weight and he is on too much medication. It just isn't good news! Please God renew Tyler's physical strength, heal his body and take his pain away! Sometimes we just don't know what or how to pray. It is comforting to know that the Holy Spirit does and intercedes for us.
Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us.
Thank you for your faithfulness and prayers! I have faith it will be over soon for Tyler!
Stay close! Kim
When is the last time you had the stomach flu? The constant throwing up and hovering over the toilet (or bucket). Can you imagine having it non stop for 7 days? I cannot! Poor Tyler has not stopped throwing up. In fact he is throwing up about every 2 hours, even when he is sleeping he will wake up and throw up. Sarah said it hit her last night as she laid on her air mattress next to the bed Tyler was sleeping in. As he was throwing up she just started crying. She just couldn't stop. She climbed into bed and put her arms around Tyler and just held him tight! How much more can he take? She plead with God to make him well and take the pain away. Sarah wants the chemo to be over. She talked with Dr. Mauer and they discussed that it might be time to stop.
Even though Tyler was not admitted to the hospital , he has had to go every day. He had the scope done of his esophagus. The test reveled his esophagus to his stomach is completely raw. There were no sporadic sores it was one huge sore. No wonder he hasn't eaten in weeks and is in so much pain. This has to be a specific prayer. His body is so fragile right now and they don't know how much more he can take. His body is having serious problems from scarring and it is preventing his body to heal. He has lost more weight and he is on too much medication. It just isn't good news! Please God renew Tyler's physical strength, heal his body and take his pain away! Sometimes we just don't know what or how to pray. It is comforting to know that the Holy Spirit does and intercedes for us.
Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us.
Thank you for your faithfulness and prayers! I have faith it will be over soon for Tyler!
Stay close! Kim
Home At Last
Sunday, February 8
After 16 days in the hospital, Tyler finally got to come home last night. Unfortunately he rode home with his famous pink bucket throwing up all the way. It was a rough night, as Tyler spent most of it being sick. Thankfully today he wasn't throwing up but feeling not so good. He did get up for a while and even sat outside and read a book. The weather was nice in Memphis and the temperature was around 65. Tyler hit the sack early tonight around 7:00.
He will be up early tomorrow to return to St. Jude for blood draws to check his counts. He is scheduled with a gastro doctor to have a scope of his esophagus. Since he has had mucositus so often the doctor's want to examine that area. He is in constant pain when he swallows and eats so they want to make sure everything is OK. The chemo just makes his whole body a wreck. We are counting the days until this is over. He is scheduled for his next round on Thursday if he is healthy enough. Pray he is, so they can continue the count down. You are so close Tyler, HANG IN THERE!!!!!
We love the Hanson family!!! Keep the faith! Stay close!
Kim
After 16 days in the hospital, Tyler finally got to come home last night. Unfortunately he rode home with his famous pink bucket throwing up all the way. It was a rough night, as Tyler spent most of it being sick. Thankfully today he wasn't throwing up but feeling not so good. He did get up for a while and even sat outside and read a book. The weather was nice in Memphis and the temperature was around 65. Tyler hit the sack early tonight around 7:00.
He will be up early tomorrow to return to St. Jude for blood draws to check his counts. He is scheduled with a gastro doctor to have a scope of his esophagus. Since he has had mucositus so often the doctor's want to examine that area. He is in constant pain when he swallows and eats so they want to make sure everything is OK. The chemo just makes his whole body a wreck. We are counting the days until this is over. He is scheduled for his next round on Thursday if he is healthy enough. Pray he is, so they can continue the count down. You are so close Tyler, HANG IN THERE!!!!!
We love the Hanson family!!! Keep the faith! Stay close!
Kim
Chemo Again
Thursday, February 5
Tyler remains in the hospital. The doctor's decided not to give Tyler a week off so he was having a chemo treatment today. Since he hasn't been very healthy they are keeping him admitted to keep a close watch on him. Usually when he has methotrexate, it is given as an out patient treatment. He is still recovering from his surgery though so he isn't completely well. He has been up and walking today. He was in a great deal of pain from the surgery, but the pain is under control today. The good news he has only 3 more treatments. You have NO idea how quickly they want these treatments to end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today at Christian Academy, the middle school kicked off a fundraiser for St, Jude in honor of Tyler. Mr. Mounce, the assistant principal, laid out the rules to participate. They watched a video that Charles and Tyler made about a day at St. Jude. Students, teachers and even parents are encouraged to participate in the fundraiser. They have the opportunity to raise money by getting pledges to either get their hair cut or shaved. There were 100 packets available and they were gone quickly and there were many requests for more. If you know a CAL student participating in this fundraiser, I know they would appreciate your help in raising money for this wonderful hospital where Tyler has spent a lot of time at for the last 9 months.
I know how much the Hanson family appreciates all your prayers and support. You have been a wonderful team of prayer warriors. Thanks but don't stop because he still needs those prayers. You're the best!!!!!
Stay close! Kim
Tyler remains in the hospital. The doctor's decided not to give Tyler a week off so he was having a chemo treatment today. Since he hasn't been very healthy they are keeping him admitted to keep a close watch on him. Usually when he has methotrexate, it is given as an out patient treatment. He is still recovering from his surgery though so he isn't completely well. He has been up and walking today. He was in a great deal of pain from the surgery, but the pain is under control today. The good news he has only 3 more treatments. You have NO idea how quickly they want these treatments to end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today at Christian Academy, the middle school kicked off a fundraiser for St, Jude in honor of Tyler. Mr. Mounce, the assistant principal, laid out the rules to participate. They watched a video that Charles and Tyler made about a day at St. Jude. Students, teachers and even parents are encouraged to participate in the fundraiser. They have the opportunity to raise money by getting pledges to either get their hair cut or shaved. There were 100 packets available and they were gone quickly and there were many requests for more. If you know a CAL student participating in this fundraiser, I know they would appreciate your help in raising money for this wonderful hospital where Tyler has spent a lot of time at for the last 9 months.
I know how much the Hanson family appreciates all your prayers and support. You have been a wonderful team of prayer warriors. Thanks but don't stop because he still needs those prayers. You're the best!!!!!
Stay close! Kim
Still in the Hospital
Tuesday, February 3
Tyler remains at the hospital. He is experiencing pain from his knee surgery and is trying to wean off of the morphine. After he is off the pain medicine, he should be able to return home. He has been in the hospital to to long!!!!! Uncle Aaron spent the night at the hospital last night with Tyler. Tyler really enjoys hanging out with him. He is fun because they like the same movies and video games. We' re still praying for a speedy recovery even though at times I know you feel as though God isn't listening. I know He is and He cares!
Stay close! Kim
Tyler remains at the hospital. He is experiencing pain from his knee surgery and is trying to wean off of the morphine. After he is off the pain medicine, he should be able to return home. He has been in the hospital to to long!!!!! Uncle Aaron spent the night at the hospital last night with Tyler. Tyler really enjoys hanging out with him. He is fun because they like the same movies and video games. We' re still praying for a speedy recovery even though at times I know you feel as though God isn't listening. I know He is and He cares!
Stay close! Kim
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