ANOTHER SHORT BREATH…

Wanted to send out a short update on Eli…. his blood counts didn’t make it to receive chemo on Monday, which shocked us because he’s seemed so well the last week.  He’s not even complained much about his stomach bothering him, which is a constant issue for him.  So, we’re in a holding pattern until next Monday when they’ll check his levels again.      It’s bittersweet as it’s GREAT to have another week off but we know treatment will continue as prescribed as soon as his body is strong enough to take it.

Below are a couple pics from the clinic on Monday… he busied himself with an awesome Minion sticker sheet from Mr & Mrs Carpenter and then we raced cars until the final blood results arrived and we were told to head back home!  Woohoo!

 

The past two week have been full of fun stuff since Eli’s endurance’s been so strong, although we have shied away from more public/group events (Awanas, small group at church, etc) since there seems to be LOTS of strong, yucky germs going around out there;-(  He continues to do well with his school work and highly enjoys creating anything and everything with tape (see pic below with cars/planes all taped together!)  I’m now purchasing our tape at Costco in the family hippo size 😉

We’ve been to see Mrs. Lafferty and Ella continues to seek out and love on Eli the entire time we’re there.  It’s sweet!  And we’ve been to see Dr. Bowler, a cranial sacral chiropractor; she’s a huge blessing to our family as well!

 

 

We had the opportunity to make Easter baskets with Mrs. Naseef at Provide, Inc for 70×7 Ministries in Detroit.  We took some friends and had a fab time together!  Eli made about 10 baskets himself;-)  The kids have already asked to go back so we’ll be looking for another serving project soon.

We were able to sneak away to the Keys for a few days this week after we received the news of having another week off… the warmth and sun have been AWESOME, especially for Eli!  He’s been clowning around, running, dancing, swimming and playing!  We’re thankful for this time to have some quality family time… and to all be TOGETHER!

We also toured a sea turtle hospital, which was very fun!  We got to visit their “patients” as well as feed them a little turtle chow;-)

Overall, life is good!  Four weeks to go with his final aggressive treatment and it’s been pretty darn awesome for being so aggressive!  We know it’s due to everyone lifting him in prayer- THANK YOU;-)  Please continue to pray for Eli’s body to strengthen and to handle  his treatment with unexplainably miraculous ease!

“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.” Pros 19:21