12/13/2009
by Michael Wells A rainy, cold, December day but in my heart it’s a bright, sunny, beautiful Sunday afternoon in May. Both Sherrie and Brady are fast asleep getting some of the much needed rest they both deserve. I just returned from my week-end meeting and I can’t begin to explain how happy it makes me feel to see Brady off his pumps and running (and I do mean running) around the unit. Today he learned two new words “out” and “walk” and he’s been practicing them all day long. Just adorable is the way to explain it. I haven’t much to write about on the health issue side; we are still waiting for the bone marrow biopsy test results from CHOP and Brady’s CBC continue to drop like a lead balloon. The CHOP results at this point in time are only for intellectual curiosity as it’s the next bone marrow biopsy results which will greatly determine our path. Sherrie will be following up with CHOP tomorrow so hopefully we can get to the bottom of this. Brady continues to respond to the Chemo just as he should; blood counts drop, vomiting and diarrhea up but goodness he’s in such GREAT spirits. Everyone and I literally mean everyone he meets asks us about his health and progress. One of Brady’s favorite people is one of the housekeepers’ Miss Patsy. She can always get a smile out of him and I think he does the same with her. I have mentioned in the past how outstanding the staff is here as take truly go above and beyond their responsibilities to make Brady as comfortable as possible. Great People! Well I don’t want to ramble on so until next time; Brady continues to need all the prayers, hugs and thoughts you can give him…“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.