Carson's Birthday...in the Hospital

Take Two

Carson's ANC today met parameters for the next round of chemo, so off we went to the hospital (again). After a long wait, we were admitted, hooked up to fluids and, finally, late tonight, started the first high dose methotrexate treatment. This is the experimental phase of his treatment and provides higher doses of chemo on a less frequent basis compared to the standard treatment plan.

Naturally we are more than a little concerned. There are all the natural "chemo" related side-effects. Carson has handled the previous chemotherapy treatments with amazing decorum...and we pray the same will be true with this new treatment.

But being in the hospital didn't distract us from the more important issue of the day: Carson turned four today!!

It's a blessing to be going through all this at such a young age. Carson doesn't know what's going on with all the medical stuff. And honestly, he couldn't care less. What's really important to him are family and toys. And today that balance was tilting strongly toward the "toy" side of the equation! Despite being in the hospital, he had a great day.

Happy Birthday Carson!!

Paul.

P.S. I know...I didn't upload any pictures or video of the birthday celebrations. Hang tight...they're coming.

And thanks for all the continued prayers. We can feel them!!