Wow. So it’s been over 13 months since I last posted on this blog. I’ve been debating whether to leave it up or take it down. I think I’ll just leave it here, in case it might still help someone with the hepatoblastoma info.
Anyway, Noah turned 3 on 11.16.09 and has been cancer free for over 15 months now!!! He’s experienced quite a bit of hearing loss in his left ear from the Cisplatin…something we knew might happen, but not as prevalent as it is. He started pre-school on his birthday too. He LOVES school and will randomly grab his backpack, walk to the front door, and say “I go to school. Bye!”. We’ve got some lingering issues with eczema from the treatment, but other than that, this kid is doing great. He’s as healthy as a horse, except for the things that the chemo affected.
Looking back on this whole experience, I can’t believe I was this calm about the whole thing. I’m sure I was much calmer in this blog than I was in real life. I was scared to death, but always trusting that our Savior would do just that for him. Noah’s battle with cancer has had so many effects, both good and bad, on so many people. I know that him being sick drove my wife and myself ever closer to Christ, both during and after the treatment. There are people almost every day that marvel over how well Noah is and how strong he fought. We worry more now…Crystal’s turned into a bit of hypochondriac, but for the most part, is fine. All in all, I wish none of us had to go through this, but we’re all stronger because of it…in so many ways.
So, this will be the last post on this blog, unless I get the itchin’ to start giving yearly updates or something. I think Noah’s run in the blogosphere is pretty much over. We’re getting back to a normal life…if there is such a thing after an experience like this.
Please continue to pray for cancer patients around the world. There are so many who are affected who do not have a voice. If you don’t know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please seek Him out. Were it not for our faith during this time, we would’ve been totally lost. And besides that…He created everything! I think He’s due some worship. =)
God bless,
Doug
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