For Those That Are Interested, A Brief Update

JK Knives

JK Knives

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A few people have sent pm`s asking about this, so I thought I would post an update. As most of you know, my grandaughter, Hanna (who turned 8 last month), has Leukemia. As of December 9th, she has been in remission for four months. Here is an update of how she is doing.

On Monday Hanna was admitted to Hope hospital for her every other week treatment of a high dosage of methotrexate. This is the treatment where she has to stay at the hospital for 3 - 4 days. This was her fourth and last round of this treatment. The next step is normal chemo, and steroids for two months (this is where she needs to have Becky give her insulin shots because it makes her blood sugar go very high.) After that, if all goes well, she will have another round of a lower dose of methotrexate, where she only needs to stay for the day she is treated. After those treatments, she will be on a maintenance schedule of chemo, where Becky will give it to her at home, and get checked at the hospital.

With Mom, Dad, and sister Hayley, at our local Christmas Parade, where she got to light the town tree.

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Thanksgiving.

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With me in the hospital.

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SMoke, prayers, and wonderful Holiday wishes for you, Hanna and the entire family.:)
 
What a beautiful smile. Hanna will remain in my thoughts and prayers. May your family have a wonderful holiday season my friend.

Garth
 
Prayers ever continue! Merry Christmas and a Happy (and healthy) New Year for you, Hanna and the whole family.
 
Thanks to all. One more picture. This shows just what a great sense of humor Hanna has. Here she is doing her Mr. T imitation, "I pity the fool!"

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Thanks for the update and positive report. Good wishes sent your way.

I think this is an eye-opener for those, like myself, that thought 'remission' meant done-deal, smooth sailing. There's obviously ALOT more to that term.

I am of the opinion that while many of us like think we're tough/tacticool/'bad', if you want to see real toughness, you need look no further than your local children's hospital. Their strength far outweighs their size.

Wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

BOSS
 
It`s considered a done deal after 5 years of remission, so Hanna has a long road ahead of her, but according to her team of doctors, she is handling and reacting to everything very well.
 
God Bless Hanna and her family. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
 
Hanna seems in very good spirits . She will be in my thoughts and my prayers . I wish Hanna , yourself and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy holiday season .


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HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS ! :emot-yarr:
 
Thanks for the update! And its very good to hear she is doing well! :D

Also good to hear she has a good sense of humor because the present my daughter got her at Corpus has her name spelled wrong. :p
 
Thanks for the update. This is a parents greatest nightmare. It's good to see something like this going well. My family's thoughts will be with you sir.
 
Hope everything continues to only get better. May the joy of the Christmas season fill your family with hope and joy.
 
WOW! What a strong girl she is. I wish her and your family a merry Christmas/happy Holidays and a Healthy New year.
 
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