Archive for the ‘Leukemia’ Category
Wednesdays are for Chemotherapy
Posted by Michael K. | Filed under Leukemia
At least they are in our house. Usually I reserve the weekends for a “Weekends Are For Kids” post, but I thought since today is a big appointment day I might give you a glimpse into Joshua’s treatment cycle in case you’re interested.
Just to refresh your memory, Joshua (then 2 years old) was diagnosed with [...]
Tickets!
Posted by Michael K. | Filed under Leukemia
You might remember the heartbreaking post a few weeks ago when we had been given tickets to the Tennessee Titans Monday night game. Joshua got sick. No game. No tickets.
The Leukemia Society called again.
Lord willing, we’ll be watching our 10-0 Titans battle Brett Favre and the J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets! this Sunday at LP Field.
It [...]
Cancer Gives, and Cancer Takes Away
Posted by Michael K. | Filed under Leukemia
Friday afternoon Jana got an amazing call from the folks at Team in Training. They had a proposition for us.
See, everybody’s buzzing here in Nashville because our beloved Tennessee Titans are the last remaining undefeated team in the NFL at 6-0. They have a Monday night game, tonight, versus their arch rival, the Indianapolis [...]
Leukemia Reflections – Year 2
Posted by Michael K. | Filed under Leukemia
October 18 marked the 2 year anniversary of Joshua’s diagnosis with leukemia. He continues to do well, after a 2 year cycle of oral chemo everyday, intravenous chemo every 4 weeks, and a spinal tap every 12. There’s only about 15 more of those 4 week cycles to go, as we will end treatment, God [...]
Hiding Behind Leukemia
Posted by Michael K. | Filed under Leukemia
A very honest post this morning. I’ve spent probably an unhealthy amount of time trying to discern how Joshua’s battle with leukemia has affected our family. And me. And I’ve come to this conclusion: I hide behind leukemia. Alot.
And I don’t think I’m alone. We all have a certain amount of pain in our lives, [...]
Make-a-Wish Set
Posted by Michael K. | Filed under Leukemia
We are getting to know the Make-a-Wish folks at our house these days. You’ve probably heard about this super cool organization. Its mission is to grant wishes for children affected by life-threatening illnesses. Because of Joshua’s battle with leukemia, we have been recommended to be part of the program.
So last week, Jacquilyn from Make a [...]
Joshua's Treatment Day
Posted by Michael K. | Filed under Leukemia
I wanted to devote today’s post to the thing that happens every four weeks in our family—Joshua, our brave 4-year-old, goes to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for a strong dose of chemotherapy. If you haven’t followed that part of our story, Joshua was diagnosed with leukemia 21 months ago. (You can read all about it here).
Childhood [...]