June 18th update

3:15 p.m. We got back Bennett’s blood test results and his ANC is 405. Not high enough to begin the next phase of treatment. We are happy! I hate to delay the process but I really feel that Bennett needs to be eating good and maybe gain a few pounds. Plus hopefully enjoy a few great days. He has a week to get mentally prepared as well.

The Make A Wish Foundation granted him a shopping spree and that is scheduled for this Saturday so he should be able to do this! We are thankful we don’t have to re-schedule because I don’t expect him to feel very good until this whole next phase of treatment is over. Which will at least be 2 months and could be longer. His treatment could be delayed because each time he receives this high dose of methotrexate (scheduled for every 2 weeks), his ANC has to be 750. He will also receive additional chemo medicines and spinal taps during this next phase.

He is fishing at his Grandpa/ma’s Johnston’s today, catching several bluegill. He hopes to go to his baseball teams game tonight.

Thank you God for answering my prayers!

11:00 p.m. Bennett’s baseball game was canceled but Hamilton had a game so Bennett stayed and watched that with Landon. They went to Thomas house to swim for awhile. He than spent the night with Landon.

He ate better today, still eating slow and small amounts.

Posted by Cindy on June 18th, 2007 in Updates | 3 Comments

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  1. Aunt Annette said on June 18th, 2007: 4:57 pm

    Cindy—Yes, thank you God for answering my prayers, too! I agree, I think Bennett needs this week to get ready for the next phase.

    Bennett—- I am jealous of your shoppping spree–how fun! You deserve it!

    Love ya

  2. David, Daphne, Dria & Andrew said on June 18th, 2007: 7:08 pm

    I am glad God answered your prayers!! I hope you become stronger and will be better prepared for your treatment.
    Have a great time on your shopping spree, you deserve it :-)

  3. julie garrett said on June 18th, 2007: 8:46 pm

    well, I still can’t find the boys… so I decided to check Bennett and Brittani’s
    sites, Brittani seems to be doing very well, I know Bennett will be doing
    well soon too. Bennett you are very strong and positive. So many friends
    and family who love you and your family that are praying only the best for
    you. God will take care of everything. I have faith and alot of prayers for you
    each day. Love Ya. Julie

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