CHECKING UP, CHECKING IN

Taylor had a check up with Dr. Barnette today.  These appointments seem to cause me great anxiety.  I am always fearful we will be told that the cancer is back and with a vengeance.  It's a fear that I can't seem to shake.

It was also picture retake day and since Taylor had been home sick the day pictures were taken, we had to go to the school before we could go to the hospital.

It took longer than expected and I was worried we would be late to Taylor's appointment.  No worries, we sat in the waiting room for well over an hour before they even brought him the contrast he needed to drink in order to perform the scans.  He really hates the stuff!  This time he chose to have it put into rootbeer.  Three cans of it!

They did scans and lab work and then we were on our way to oncology.  An hour after our scheduled appointment.  By the time we did everything, saw everyone, and got his flu shot, we were there for over 5 hours.  Yuck!

We met with Dr. Barnette and Dr. Verma and they seemed positive about the way things are going.  Taylor's scans looked good.  The largest irremovable node is now measuring 1 cm.  Which is great, compared to the 5 and 1/2 cm circumference, where we started.  We were told to keep doing what we are doing, and go back in three months for more scans and labs.  At that time he will also have another echo and pulmonary function test.

THE KEY TO THE CASTLE

A package was delivered to our home this afternoon.  Addressed to Taylor.  Inside he found this.

Last week I received a call from the Make-A-Wish foundation.  They informed me Taylor had been nominated by several people to receive a wish.  The package requested we make an appointment to begin the process.  Taylor is very excited, but hesitant.  He is so practical that he isn't sure what to wish for.  So humble that he doesn't think he deserves it.

IT'S A RACE!

We wanted to express our deep and heartfelt thanks to all who participated in 5k/Fun Run this morning. We are overcome by the showing of love and support for Taylor and our family.  It was with great difficulty that we held back the tears.

This has been a long and difficult journey for our family.  One which would have been much more difficult without you! 

Please know how appreciative we are for your prayers, for your support and for the outpouring of love you have shown our family.  We love each of  you and are so grateful to have you in our lives.

REGISTRATION

 

5k RUNNERS

 FAMILY FUN RUN

 

  BREAKFAST AND FRIENDS

 Taylor and Mr. Christopherson

 (He was Taylor's 5th grade teacher.  

He volunteered his time and efforts to supply music for the event.)

Taylor & Pam Moulton

(Taylor and Pam's son were good friends in the old hood.)

Cute little Miranda

Taylor and some of the Archuleta Family

(Taylor and I started the fun run together, 

but he was determined to run the whole time.  

I stopped to take pictures and he finished the run with the Archuleta's.  

Taylor, Rachel & Brylee
Rachel is a dear friend of mine.
She made the cute shirts she and Brylee
are wearing, just for the race.

Taylor asked to take a minute and thank everyone.
And our sweet neighbor, Christy, (in the hat)
who put the whole thing together. 

Granny & Grandpa Davis

Team Taylor 5K and Fun Mile Race

 
Our awesome community is holding a 5k and fun mile race, to honor Taylor!  This will be held September 24th at 8:00 a.m.   For more information go to http://teamtaylor.eventbrite.com/

Hope to see you there!