Terry Fox Run

Thank you to everyone that ran for Adam during the Terry Fox Run. He really got a kick out of the A-Team shirts and Rebecca & I were totally blown away by the incredible support. We were sitting down as a family for dinner (first time since Monday) and were talking about our calendar and what's coming up and none of us could believe it was still September. This month has felt like a year.

Thinking about the Terry Fox Run reminded me of the first time Adam ever ran for cancer in elementary school. He was practicing around the yard doing the distinct hop that Terry Fox had in his stride and Rebecca and I asked him why he was doing the hop and he explained to us that he was supposed to run "like" Terry Fox. We had a good laugh and explained that this meant that he should do it with purpose and to help others and not exactly the same way. Typical Adam wanting to do exactly what he was asked to do. Never would have thought people would ever be running for him.

AWESOME FRIENDS!

Adam now has a four week break before he starts radiation and chemo. The plan is enjoy the break before he will need to make early morning trips to the Tom Baker clinic Monday through Friday. He will have six weeks of treatment and hopes to be able to continue attending school as much as possible.

When asked what was more painful... the game or brain surgery he said the game.

Adam, mom, Amy & Jenny feeling great cheering his brother Billy on against St. Francis Browns.

GO YOTES GO!!!!

Adam's coming home today!  Another heroic recovery.  We will provide another more detailed post leter this evening. Thank you for all the prayers and fasting, it worked!

Loving the ham and cheese from the cafeteria

Adam's doing great. He has his appetite back and most of the tubes are gone. We will be leaving ICU later today to go to Unit 3. Anyone wanting to visit can come after supper and find Adam on Unit 3.

Adam's moving his extremities his right side movement is strong and he has been able to communicate and find words effectively.  His biggest problem is the nausea but they are giving him medicine for it.

Adam's surgery has gone well. He's in ICU at the Children's. The doctor said he'd have a more thorough post operation evaluation but that he is doing well. He was smiling at the idea of having an ambulance ride. On a cool note, his ambulance driver was a family friend Blain. Thanks Blain.