Bennett is doing good. It’s already Tuesday and time for him to take his weekly dose of the chemo methotrexate which is 9 pills. This is still 75% of his treatment plan.

His Dr. hasn’t increased it for several months because of his high liver levels and his ANC still being close to their acceptable range. Abnormal liver function levels are a common side effect to the methotrexate. Another side effect that I didn’t remember is sensitive to sunlight or photo sensitive. (this may explain why Bennett shuts his eyes often while taking his picture)

He finished his dosage of steroid pills on Saturday that he took twice a day for five days which was a total of 35 pills. The steroids has several side effects especially since he has been taking them so long. We pray constantly that his bones are stronger and he won’t have anymore fractures.

He still continues to take the chemo (6mp) mercaptopurine every night from 1 1/2 pills to 2 pills. He is supposed to take it on an empty stomach which is sometimes hard to do especially after taking steroids, he eats several times a day.

We went to the movies tonight to see Cloudy, With A Chance of Meatballs. It was a cute kids movie. My nephew Drew went with us, Bennett and his girlfriend and Hamilton.

Speaking of Girlfriends…. Bennett has been seeing someone for about three weeks and we really like her. Her name is Lindy. Bennett is extremely happy therefore so are we! Below is pics of them this weekend.

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