I wanted to give you an update on Connor, my great nephew who is battling leukemia. For those of you who don't know him, Connor is eight years old and was diagnosed in 2008 with leukemia.
Since my last update on him, Connor has had two serious close calls with infections that landed him in the hospital both times. He is currently in remission, but must be very careful as his immune system is quite weak.
Connor will be flying to San Antonio tomorrow where he will receive a bone marrow transplant! The process is a long one: first, there have to be various tests, then his immune system will be completely destroyed and he will be in isolation prior to the transplant.
After the transplant Connor will be in the hospital until he is stable enough to be moved to the Ronald McDonald House next door. He will be checked by his doctors everyday for as long as it takes to make sure his body isn't rejecting the new cells.
This little boy is facing a painful ordeal and lengthy hospital stay. There will be days when he is very sick. But if the transplant is a success, Connor will be cured! He will be able to look forward to his tomorrows without there being this constant pain.
Hang in there Connor! We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you every moment...keep fighting, brave boy!
How wonderful he looks despite all he's been through and will have to go through. I send him lots of love and will think of him in my prayers. Please give him plenty of hugs from me. Mart.
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for Conner and the family. Having leukemia myself, I know some of what he has been going through. I pray everything works out and he does not have to worry about anything except being a happy little boy. Thanks for the update. Let us know how he does through the various stages of his treatment.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments, prayers and good wishes for Connor. I will keep everyone updated on his progress. He is facing some radical radiation and chemo before he can receive the transplant... but he is such a fighter...you all would love him!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brave boy. Sounds like he's quite a fighter. My prayers for all of you that everything goes well and Connor gets better. Take care of each other. Prayers and HUGS.
ReplyDeleteAwws it is so nice to see all the thoughts and prayers for Connor! You guys are amazing and thank you! Thanks Aunt Kat for all you have done, We are in San Antonio now, and have cheated and gone to the pool everyday!;P Send me an email so I can update you! amy.d.herrera@gmail.com I LOVE YOU sooo much! Give my hugs to everyone!
ReplyDeleteAmy...I only wish I could do more. We love you both. Stay as positive as you can and be strong...for Connor!...Blessings and Hugs!
ReplyDeleteMart...this is an old photo that was taken before he got so very sick. Since this pic, he has lost all of his hair. For a while, Connor was letting people rub his bald head for 25 cents a rub...LOL! He is such a great kid!
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