Day -7
Tomorrow is the last day of radiation and all is going well. Despite 6 doses of radiation and 6 times of anesthesia, Kaedyn is acting as if it is a normal day at home. He has been so much fun these last few days. We have sword fought, ate lots of junk, and stayed up till 2:00 AM. My little guy is such a trooper. I am so happy radiation will be over but at the same time scared because the chemo is supposed to be so intense. However it is exciting to think that Kaedyn will be getting his last bit of chemo once and for all. Kaedyn says he is getting new cells because his body makes bad ones. That’s all the explanation I have given him because his little mind just would never understand. I also tell him that the medicine he will get may make him a little sick but it’s all because we need him to get better once and for all. He just shakes it off partly because he is so young and because he fears nothing!
Posted by Martha Smith on March 16, 2013 at 1:14 am
Shelsie, I see your Gator sweat shirt, we love the Gators, football, every sport they participate in, we (my hubby and I) lived in St. Augustine for 9 years, and worked in Palatka and also went to conferences in Gainesville, Fl. We love the Gators, smile. I was a children’s therapist/bereavement/trauma.
Thanks for the update. Oh, yes, enjoy each other before he gets into the phase of resting/sleeping a great deal, which I am sure will add to the healing at that time. I know you must be tired, and also hyped, and excited, but also apprehensive, that is all normal I am sure. Kaedyn is a trooper for sure. It is getting closer and closer, with radiation already behind him, that is good news. And continuing to pray for no complications from the radiation. And praying for no set-backs, and for everything “on-go”ready to receive his miracle. Praying for each phase of the journey. I love you all, Nan-Nan, you and your whole family. Kaedyn, love him, and love the pics. I feel like I am right there with you all. I am continually fighting the “C” and have been almost 5 years with no suspicious breast cancer cells, and since 2009, no enlargement of tumors in my lungs/neuro-endocrine cancer/carcinoid, no cure no treatment for that cancer. We are all fighting the good fight of faith. My prayers are with you each day. I pray each day. Psalm 118:17, And I am now praying over each of my medications, which I had never thought of doing. So I am praying on each drug, each treatment, the surgery, and the follow-up, recovery, for Kaedyn… speaking life into his body all through the precious name of Jesus. Sorry this is so long, rambling a little bit here. Love you, martha p.s. I have other prayer teams praying for Kaedyn, and each of you. They believe and believe in miracles, and Kaedyn is getting nearer to his miracle !
Posted by Nancy Clyatt on March 16, 2013 at 1:44 am
Shelsie,
The innocence of youth is one thing that has made this journey easier on Kaedyn. Not that anything has been easy but you know what I mean. As hard as it has been on him it has been much much harder on those who understand how gravely ill he is and just how hard the cure is on this little being.
It is heart warming to see him act with such a positive attitude. No matter how dark or painful the night, each and every day sees his spirit is renewed….. that it will be a better day. His spirit is alive and well and waiting for his body to catch up. How spiritually perfect he is. I wish we could bottle it up and give it away! It would be a cure in itself! Love you all as we pray for his pure recovery.
Posted by LindaYost on March 16, 2013 at 6:56 am
That is great! The horrible days are passing quickly, leading up to Kaedyn’s rebirth! He is such a fighter. Takes after his mommy! Love you all, Linda and Randy
Posted by Sherry on March 16, 2013 at 7:38 pm
WOW IF THAT DOES NOT MAKE YOUR DAY NOTHING WILL I AM SO HAPPY FOR THE FAMILY LOVE AND GOD BLESS CONTINUE SUCCESS .
Judy Haggins
GospeLines Prayer Warrior