Hi everyone! We are here in Chicago now, we arrived on Friday. Sean's appointment was not to exciting, a bit pointless! He did have blood work while he was there and for the first time since October, his red blood count was normal!! He has been doing quite well lately, a few aches and pains here and there though. He is still pretty weak, but he can walk a little distance if he has to. His white blood count seems to be extremely high, not sure that is much of a problem at this moment though. Sean is supposed to be starting his week 2 of biochemo tomorrow, but Sean's insurance has decided to be difficult! They have denied this weeks treatment even after approving the first week! It should be settled tomorrow with the insurance, so Sean will hopefully be able to start Tuesday.
We have definitely been taking advantage of the weekend here! On Saturday, we went to Shedds Aquarium and Oceanarium. It was so awesome going there! I felt like a little kid looking at all the exhibits! We also just explored the city~ we went to this HUGE McDonalds! Today, we spent the day at the Woodfield Mall, which is huge! (I love malls : )). Tomorrow, if Sean is not admitted, we may check out the Sears Tower and go get some Chicago style pizza.
As usual, we are missing the girls greatly! Ella took her first unassisted steps on Wednesday, so I bet she will be walking good by the time we get home!
We continue to need any and all thoughts and prayers, and this week, I would like to ask for a few extra to go out to a few other families that are also being affected by melanoma. Jenni Haley is the wife of Brian Haley, who has just gone to heaven on March 21st. He was only 35, and has left behind a beautiful family. ( http://halleyswaronmelanoma.blogspot.com/). Kieth, Suzan, and Christopher Hallam are also having to deal with this dreaded disease as Kieth may be nearing the end of his journey. ( http://www.kschallam.blogspot.com/ ). There are so many out there going through the same thing our family is going through, and it has been tough seeing how aggressive this crap can be. Please continue to pray for everyone being affected by this.
I will try to update tomorrow to let everyone know when Sean will be starting his biochemo, so stay tuned! ~nicole~
Dolphins at the Shedd Oceanarium
Sears Tower
ELLA
ADDIE
We have definitely been taking advantage of the weekend here! On Saturday, we went to Shedds Aquarium and Oceanarium. It was so awesome going there! I felt like a little kid looking at all the exhibits! We also just explored the city~ we went to this HUGE McDonalds! Today, we spent the day at the Woodfield Mall, which is huge! (I love malls : )). Tomorrow, if Sean is not admitted, we may check out the Sears Tower and go get some Chicago style pizza.
As usual, we are missing the girls greatly! Ella took her first unassisted steps on Wednesday, so I bet she will be walking good by the time we get home!
We continue to need any and all thoughts and prayers, and this week, I would like to ask for a few extra to go out to a few other families that are also being affected by melanoma. Jenni Haley is the wife of Brian Haley, who has just gone to heaven on March 21st. He was only 35, and has left behind a beautiful family. ( http://halleyswaronmelanoma.blogspot.com/). Kieth, Suzan, and Christopher Hallam are also having to deal with this dreaded disease as Kieth may be nearing the end of his journey. ( http://www.kschallam.blogspot.com/ ). There are so many out there going through the same thing our family is going through, and it has been tough seeing how aggressive this crap can be. Please continue to pray for everyone being affected by this.
I will try to update tomorrow to let everyone know when Sean will be starting his biochemo, so stay tuned! ~nicole~
Dolphins at the Shedd Oceanarium
Sears Tower
ELLA
ADDIE
5 comments:
All my thoughts and prayers will be with you both, as well as the other families you mentioned!
Take Care and thanks so much for updating us all. I check this daily for any updates that are posted. Myself as well as my family and Church are all praying for him. I've given the blog address to a few people who're wanting to keep check on his progress. So, Sean has a whole bunch of people behind him.
Continued prayers,
Sharon
Sean and Nicole,
Just checking in on you before Sean starts the next round of biochem. Great to hear that you were able to spend some time together over the weekend just having fun. The pictures are beautiful, especially of the girls. I see that you take pictures professionally, and they are quite impressive. I want to thank you for your prayers for our family. I am sure it is hard to think of Brian and Keith, praying that you will not be where we are someday. I want to remind you that people DO beat this disease, and even with so many dying, don't ever keep fighting and praying for that miracle. The loss of my husband doesn't make me quit praying for a cure, and I believe it will come someday. For now, you guys just keep up the great work and keep your chins up too. Praying for a quiet, restful and easy week full of killing melanoma!
Jenni
Sean and Nicole,
You and your beautiful girls are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Hang in there and keep up the good fight!
I'm glad that you were able to mix in some fun while you're in Chicago.
God bless,
Tara
Hi Nicole and Sean, I am so excited for you and the progress and strength you have.I know you will over-come and God will heal Sean of this. "Worry is a dark place where negatives are developed"Nicole ,your Great Aunt Doreena continues to hold you all up in prayers. Your pix's of the Sears Tower are fantastic and your "little gals" are beautiful.and how I so enjoy seeing them and tickles my heart. Hang in there and know you have lots of people that care. Love ,Aunt Doreena..
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