We were able to spend Mother’s Day together at the Mary Free Bed. It had been a while since I had seen the kids, and even longer since they had […]
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Training for Transfers
On Wednesday, Josh’s physical therapist Joe taught Theresa how to safely transfer Josh to her car, break down the wheelchair, and then re-assemble it. This brought her a step closer […]
Read moreThe Battle Begins
The battle against Josh’s cancer began on Tuesday with his first dose of radiation and chemotherapy pills. He seemed unphased by the radiation, but the chemotherapy was a different story […]
Read moreSigns of Progress
This week has ended a lot better than it had started. Monday/Tuesday, Josh was still dealing with a spinal headache which was brought on his Lumbar Puncture last Friday. Tuesday, […]
Read moreTest Results and Prepping for treatment
Just a couple of quick updates… We received the results back from Josh’s lumbar puncture on Friday, and as seems to be the case with many of the tests lately, […]
Read moreMRI is clear, going back to Mary Free Bed
The MRI results were clear, and revealed a level of spinal fluid which is consistent with a lumbar puncture. The doctors have decided to have Josh ride things out for […]
Read moreAfter the MRI
Josh is back from the MRI. It took around 30 minutes, close to the estimate, and seemed to go smoothly. We are back in his treatment room in the ER […]
Read moreER Visit
I am currently writing to you from room 106 at the Emergency Room department inside the Devos Children’s Hospital. When I woke up today, I never imagined that I would […]
Read moreLumbar Puncture
This morning started with a non solid food breakfast and then a slate of therapy which included occupational therapy, physical therapy, and language. Shortly after ten Josh and I leave […]
Read moreWater
This afternoon, Josh made it down to the therapy pool for his first session in the water. For this, he was moved from his wheelchair to the water with a […]
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