06/26/2010
by Michael Wells Brady had a relatively good night; he only spiked at 103 once and slept through most of the night. This morning we walked and walked and walked some more. He absolutely loves to be in motion. He has a set routine; he must wear his shoes and socks, he must select which hat he is going to wear, (normally the blue one) and he must wear his sunglasses and finally he insists on wearing his surgical mask. The next steps are also of equal importance, his must have everyone of his stuffed animals in his wagon. It’s rather cute. Oh, he also insists you bring his bottle and he will the then tell you where he wants to go. He likes me to have my Blackberry playing music and it seems he prefers Bach the most. His favorite walk is to the PSE&G Hospital to visit the fish or the wall of “wheels.” Every person who passes us seems to know Brady by his name all are disappointed if they don’t get a “kiss” or at least a “hello.” Unfortunately, lately Brady has not been himself and very few kisses are being offered. This disease, this disease is just that a disease! Well, Sherrie is on her way so I must get the “man-cave” picked up. Until later, our baby is fighting for his life and I pray you take the time to ask for God’s help.This horrible disease took another child Thursday evening. Jasanti Roach passed away after a long battle with sarcoma. She was only 12 years old. She was the daughter of Katisha and James Roach. Jasanti was a lovely girl and her parents are just wonderful people. Sherrie and I are deeply saddened and we will miss your pleasant smile and the kind words she always had for Brady.
“8 Years Later—Still No Cure for Pediatric Cancer” is a series of posts revisiting the journal kept by Sherrie and Michael Wells during the cancer diagnosis and treatment of their son, Brady Michael. Hopefully these entires will provide an understanding of the journey families face when dealing with these horrific diseases and of the important work the Hugs for Brady Foundation does.