After yesterday, it is such a relief to see Noah today. He is almost himself again! He is smiling and happy and joking around. And still not eating. But that is ok; the food nazi is still here until Sunday morning. He even tried to pull the "but I have to go to the bathroom...." He has quite a lot of energy -must be all the blood... ; ) He is also very pleased that he has been completely disconnected from any IV, after promising to drink an entire water bottle today.
We got to go for a short walk out of the oncology ward today and found a library on the second floor. Noah needs to wear a mask whenever we leave our room, because he is "immuno-compromised" He was a little tired when we came back, but was VERY happy to see his Opa when he arrived because he came with a Sony Reader! Now we can download books from the library, and we won't have to pack an entire suitcase full of books whenever we come here, like we did this time! We already have all of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books on there and Noah is happy as a clam!
Then to make a good day even better, Barry Lester came to visit again, also bearing gifts. BV Home Centre donated an ipod Touch to Noah! The Nanningas put some movies and fun apps on it before sending it to him. He was so excited! Thanks Travis and BV Home Centre!!
It is a good thing he is having such a good day, because tomorrow promises not to be so nice. He will have another Bone Marrow biopsy and Lumbar Puncture in the morning and another Chemotherapy treatment. Please pray that everything goes smoothly, and that he won't have any adverse reactions.
I am excited because tomorrow is Emily's 13th birthday and she has a hockey tournament in 100 Mile House and I get to go! We have been planning a 'girls weekend' for a long time and I thought it would be nice if I could still make it. My Aunt Helene is Debbie Groot's sister and she was invited to come and watch Hannah play, so we are driving together tomorrow and coming back on Saturday. I can't wait to see my girl again!
Thanks for keeping us in your prayers and for your support, it means a lot!
Stacey
p.s. Owen, we want to see pictures of your haircut! It sounds awesome!
Glad to hear it was a good day. Keep climbing that 'mountain'.
ReplyDeleteGood to now what is going on.Good to hear that Noah is getting better.I hope you come to school on Monday
ReplyDeleteFrom MICHAELA VAN VELDHUIZEN
p.s what games do you have on x.box
Hey Noah,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you're fighting this fight with a smile. Remember that God has all the power and so do you. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and keep smiling. You're a great kid Noah. Love, the Olesiuks.
So glad to hear Noah had a good day! He will be in our prayers and thoughts for a smooth, no bad reaction day tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMichaela, I wish I could come back to school on Monday! I probably won't be back until April or maybe not even then. I will go to school here in the hospital though! They actually have school here -but only from 9 to 12 every weekday. That way I won't be so far behind when I come back.
ReplyDeleteThe hospital has LOTS of games and I can play which ever one I want to. My dad and I like to play Need for Speed, and I got Plants vs. Zombies from my parents.
So happy that you all had a good day. Enjoy your girls weekend Stacey! I'm keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteGood evening to you all,
ReplyDeleteWe all know that God is good and that though we do not know what tomorrow holds, we know Who holds tomorrow. Glad to hear you had a great day. Keeping this blog is liking keeping a Journal, eh!! Homework in the hospital sounds like fun. The Sony reader is what i was thinking about in my previous post - will be so nice not to carry books around.
Stacy, have a safe trip and a fun time with your newly turned teenaged daughter!!
Tom, keep on being the food Nazi!!
hugs to you all
Mrs. Becker
Wow! Noah the hospital really does think of everything. We are thankful that you had a great day, that was the first thing Barry told us. Stacey have a fabulous girls get-to-gether. I can imagine the excitement of meeting up with Emily. Noah you are in our prayers for tomorrow - it will be tough but hey you have to get rid of those mutants. Love Lesters
ReplyDeleteNoah! Wow you have all kinds of fun gadgets to keep you busy on those yucky days. I hope tomorrow goes well- we will pray for strength for you. You are so brave! Did you like our karate card? I thought it was fitting since you are in a battle with mutant cells - Hi Ya!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend with Emily, Stacey! I am so glad the details worked out in ways you didn't even expect. God is marvelous that way! His tender mercies are new every morning.
Lots of love
Auntie Denise, Uncle Franklin, Anika, Rhys, Olivia and Alex
So great to hear Noah had a good day! And have a good weekend with Emily ! Praying for tomorrow for what ever the day brings. love from the Timmers
ReplyDeleteSup Noah it's Jeremy Monn. Hey I'm really sorry about you and the leukemia, and would you mind if some of the boys in our school shaved their heads and how is your ipod i really wanted to get the same kind for my birthday. We are at cadets and you're going to get a lot of messages soon. And did you see the Washington Oilers game. See-Ya.
ReplyDeleteHey noah I heard you got a I-pod touch sounds awesome. I read bv home center donated it. Its good you don't have any more ivs awesome. Bye Travis
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