Hello All and Thank You for continuing to follow Jordan Journey’s. I want to make mention that we love reading all your comments and are so appreciative for all the encouraging words, so please keep them coming, it helps in more ways than you know!
Yesterday, Jordan had his monthly chemo at the doctor’s office and I’m proud to announce he weights 65 lbs. His counts are at a pretty good level, for those of you who know what an ANC level is, it is at 1685. They tell me anything over 1000 means he still has some fighting cells left in him to fight off infections. I’m pretty sure his counts should stay around this number throughout the maintenance phase, but anything’s possible and they could change at any moment. His counts are still nowhere near where the normal child should be at so we will keep a watchful eye on him, of course.
He still is on a hospital home-school program and I must say, he’s very anxious to be back in school but his teacher, myself, and his dad have other thoughts as far as that is concerned. We’re all thinking for sure next school year, but if Jordan had it his way…it would be now.
Jordan is still very excited to be playing ball and has not missed a practice yet. His first game is this Saturday, he’s so eager, he can taste it!! It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it! He’s come such a long way since that dreaded day back in May. To think…he’s a kid that had to learn to walk, hold his head up, talk, and learn to swallow again and now…he’s playing baseball (which he’s pretty good at)! It’s a dream come true!! I’m constantly thanking my lucky stars!
Sadly his big bro, Tristen has been so sick with the stomach flu since last Friday which means he’s had to miss out on a couple scrimmage games this week. Tristen’s first game is this Saturday as well, we really hope his strength is up by than so he can start the season. Plus, it’s just not the same for Shawn when he’s coaching and his son’s not there. Thankfully, none of us have come down with it. Jordan’s been a little bummed because his Christmas break was ruined because of all the aggressive chemo he was on at the time and he was really looking forward to an eventful spring break but with Tristen being sick, it’s put a bit of a damper on things.
In any event, we are delighted with where things stand with Jordan and are so excited to be hitting another milestone with him being able to play baseball again.
God is good and He hears our prayers! Thank you Lord for shinning your light on us…
Yesterday, Jordan had his monthly chemo at the doctor’s office and I’m proud to announce he weights 65 lbs. His counts are at a pretty good level, for those of you who know what an ANC level is, it is at 1685. They tell me anything over 1000 means he still has some fighting cells left in him to fight off infections. I’m pretty sure his counts should stay around this number throughout the maintenance phase, but anything’s possible and they could change at any moment. His counts are still nowhere near where the normal child should be at so we will keep a watchful eye on him, of course.
He still is on a hospital home-school program and I must say, he’s very anxious to be back in school but his teacher, myself, and his dad have other thoughts as far as that is concerned. We’re all thinking for sure next school year, but if Jordan had it his way…it would be now.
Jordan is still very excited to be playing ball and has not missed a practice yet. His first game is this Saturday, he’s so eager, he can taste it!! It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it! He’s come such a long way since that dreaded day back in May. To think…he’s a kid that had to learn to walk, hold his head up, talk, and learn to swallow again and now…he’s playing baseball (which he’s pretty good at)! It’s a dream come true!! I’m constantly thanking my lucky stars!
Sadly his big bro, Tristen has been so sick with the stomach flu since last Friday which means he’s had to miss out on a couple scrimmage games this week. Tristen’s first game is this Saturday as well, we really hope his strength is up by than so he can start the season. Plus, it’s just not the same for Shawn when he’s coaching and his son’s not there. Thankfully, none of us have come down with it. Jordan’s been a little bummed because his Christmas break was ruined because of all the aggressive chemo he was on at the time and he was really looking forward to an eventful spring break but with Tristen being sick, it’s put a bit of a damper on things.
In any event, we are delighted with where things stand with Jordan and are so excited to be hitting another milestone with him being able to play baseball again.
God is good and He hears our prayers! Thank you Lord for shinning your light on us…
Hi Melissa.........so glad to hear Jordan's going to play baseball. I can only imagine all the cheers when he gets on that field. I wish I could be there. All my best to you and your family. I love you! :)
ReplyDeleteHi all - Sorry Tristen's sick - I hope he feels better soon… you should get a "Get Out Of Sickness Free" card for the rest of your life. Please put up the game schedule for the boys so I can mark my calendar. I'm directing a show at YLT - "The Wedding Singer" - Sunday's are the bleeped shows for kids (April 8-25). If you guys can come, I'd LOVE to see you. And plan a day for the boys to go swimming this summer when the weather heats up. It's SOOO nice to be planning to see you under happy circumstances! Lots of love, always!
ReplyDeleteHey Jordan Its anthony. Im glad you are doing better and playing baseball. I would of been playing too but i missed everything but next year for sure im playing. I heard tristen was sick. I havent seen him. And i was worried. Well I hope you feel better tristen. I want to play at school with youu best friend. Your freind Anthony.
ReplyDeleteIt was very nice to meet you and Jordan on Saturday. Jordan you look good, keep fighting sweetie. Our family prays for you all the time.
ReplyDeleteWe hope Tristen is feeling better, and hope to see him soon playing ball. God bless you all.