So, yesterday afternoon Adam received his 3rd dose of chemo medication and he has now completed his first cycle of treatment. He had no reaction to the 3rd dose this time (thank you, Lord ?) and everything went smoothly. Thank you to all those who had been praying for this!
Last night after his treatment finished, Adam surprised us with a BIG BIG smile. ?? That made me SO happy, I cried. I had not seen my sweet boy smile in 2 weeks. Luckily, I was able to capture a photo of it.
Dad enjoyed some time with Adam yesterday as well. Adam kept trying to grab his beard, pretty vigorously too. All the nurses keep saying how strong he is, so I believe he’s going to fight this cancer!
Adam’s next chemo treatment (cycle 2) will be in 3 weeks. So for now, we just wait and see how he does over the next few days. He will be under close examination by the doctors and nurses. His immune system is expected to decline in the next few days as the cells in his body are being killed off. That includes the bad and good cells, unfortunately.
He continues to get blood transfusions almost daily. Because the cancer is in his bone marrow, his body’s ability to produce red blood cells has been compromised. He’s also receiving other infusions which help with his blood’s coagulation factors. I’ve learned so much about all this. I feel like I’m relearning Biology again.
Side note: Thank you to those of you who have donated blood and platelets. Never in a million years did I think that my son would be the recipient of a blood donation. So THANK YOU to all of you who do this! Please know that you are literally saving lives by doing this. It is not a small thing, and our family is grateful to all the donors out there. ?
More updates later today… stay tuned.
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Praying for the tough little guy Adam. Happy to see his smile!
Thanks so much for sharing these updates with all of us, Hannah and Mark! I am really happy to see Adam’s sweet and adorable smile ? from earlier today! You captured his smile ? so beautifully ❤️, Hannah! I know that your little boy ?? ?? is a trooper and a fighter and I am praying ?? that he will continue to respond well to his chemotherapy treatment and beat his cancer! Sending lots of hugs and love ❤️ to all of you! And keeping all of you close in my thoughts and prayers ??!
Fingers crossed permanently for Adam. What a sweet smile.
Great Auntie Suelee says: thanks for sharing Adams updates with everyone.. he is such a fighter.. with everyone praying for him, he will beat the cancer.. think positive …??? You are in our thoughts and prayers..
What an encouragement from the Lord! Bearing you dear ones all in prayer daily.
He is still literally the cutest little boy ever. <3
So glad to hear this update. Standing with you all in love and prayer!!
What a happy boy! Love that smile!
With his arms out like that, and that wide smile, he looks like a warrior. I believe he’s going to fight this cancer, too!
Stay strong and joyful, Adam!
Love, Auntie Ruthie
Adam is truly a brave little baby! May God’s grace be fierce and preserve his left eye. May Adam endure and overcome all that is to come. And may God give you the strength you need during times like these. You guys are in my prayers! Love you!
Little Adam, we love you and we love your smiles!
I am crying with you… so glad you got that smile! Such a journey, I pray for all of you to hold on to you strength!
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I really missed that smile. Go good to have it back!
Grandma Dewey is SO happy to see that smile too! I’m so glad you caught it for us Hannah.
Thanks for taking the time to post that update! I love the pic of Adam and Mark…so very precious! You all are in our hearts and prayers daily!! Much love to you all?
Love the smile. He is SO strong! Go, Adam!!!!
That smile!! ???❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the update. ?
Praying for these upcoming days.
I was struck by a phrase yesterday that a sister shared at the If Conference, and it went something like this:
We need to remember that even when we feel numb we ARE STILL BEING CARRIED.
He is the One who holds us, sustains us, and keeps us. ❤️
He is a strong little boy!