Noah has had a very good day today. He would like to express his thanks to his many friends and family in Edmonton who spoiled him a little today. He was also spoiled by having his Grand Mother come from Edmonton. He had a good sleep last night, the first without a fever, and woke up in a great mood.
Noah has a Leukemia called A.L.L. . This is short for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. His white blood cells are MUTANTS, and IMMORTAL. They are juvenile white blood cells that are messed up and don't die, they just reproduce and keep going. Because they are at a juvenile stage they are not doing the job they are supposed to. He has a lot of them, and they are preventing his bone marrow from forming all the other types of blood cells.
Because of Noah's chemotherapy, he is developing some sores in his mouth and this makes it very difficult to eat. He doesn't want to eat, and father, Nazi supper man, makes him. Other pain is happening in his bones like his jaw and knees. There were times in the last couple of days where he couldn't get up and walk, it was just too painful. This makes it tough to go to the loo, I'm telling you!
As I write this, he is having a blood transfusion. He has no useful cells in his blood stream it seems, so he needs platelets and hemoglobin as he is having some minor surgery in the morning (fingers are crossed).
Noah says the worst part about this whole experience is the many, many blood tests. He has been poked more times in the last little while than we can count. No fear of needles here anymore after this. His surgery tomorrow should solve this problem, we won't get into it here and now.
The good parts of this whole experience are lots and lots of video games, a comfortable bed and many many wonderful nurses and doctors who are taking such good care of him.
Noah says: Thanks for all the presents and keep them comin'.
Thanks to Shawn Boyes and Hugo VanderHoek who set up this blog.
Over and out for now. Talk to you tomorrow!
Tom
I hope this one works I commented before and it did not show. Anyways this is a great idea. Miranda says she hopes Noah gets his wish (presents). Alyson, Miranda and even Emily want to say We LOVE YOU NOAH !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Noah,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you are being treated so well with the nice bed, video games and lots of presents. i can see how the blood tests are the worst part of the experience. I once had one and it gave me the eebee jeebees. i think that i was your age when i had it done.
when you are having eating problems, pretend you need the food to help you defeat the evil immortal mutants
Nathan Lester
I really appreciate to be able to keep up to date via your blog Tom. Denise tells me Noah needs slippers so I am working on a pair and hope for an opportunity to send them. Noah I loved seeing your picture and your space in the hospital. A great smile. I think you are a very brave boy and I love you a lot.
ReplyDeleteGrandma Vanderveen
So glad you were able to start this blog. Be assured that many prayers are being said for Noah. Tom, your students miss you, even though Mrs. Vis is doing a fabulous job. And coffee time at 8 in the morning without your cheerful presence in the staffroom (lol) is just not the same. Take care.
ReplyDeleteGET WELL NOAH
ReplyDeleteHey Noah! It's Makayla Knol. How are you doing? It's not as loud in the classroom with out you. I hope you feel better very soon, we all do. We're hoping and praying for you Noah.
ReplyDeletehey buddy hang in there it is great that your feeling good I can't wait till you get home
ReplyDeletefrom curtis
Doesn't sound like to much fun Noah,all those needles.Come back soon!
ReplyDeleteFrom Gavin.
hey noah havent talked to you for awile hope you feel better soon but remember everybody is praying for you and send me a email some time at
ReplyDeletesheldonbel@smithersbc.net thanks from ur friend sheldon
HEYY DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYBODY MISSES U HERE AND I MISS YOUR HAPPIENESSN IN THE CLASS AND I HOPE THAT U R DOIN' WELL AND WE AND I WILL BE PRAYING FOR U MAN AND YOUR FAMILY I CAN'T WAIT TILL I SEE U AND YOUR SMILEY FACE AGAIN U HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A HAPPY GUY AND WHEN U GET BACK I HOPE UR THE SAME GET WELL SOON MAN WE NEED YOUR HAPPINESS IN OUR CLASS FROM YOUR CLASS MATE HANNAH JOSEPH
ReplyDeleteNOAH I REALLY HOPE YOU FEEL GOOD SOON, THE X-BOX SOUNDS FUN :D
ReplyDeleteHi noah it's Chelsey here and I have got a card for you it should be in your desk for when you come back to school and I hope that you feel better soon. Something doesn't feel right without you in the class it is way more fun in school when you are here well my family is praying for you and for your family and we really hope you get better as soon as possible have a good day. From: CHELSEY!!!!!.....
ReplyDeletewe are still praying for you. get well soon! James
ReplyDeleteHi this is Travis good idea on the blog thing i wish i could play x box to but you deserve it
ReplyDeletehey Noah I am glad you are felling abit better hope you come home soon
ReplyDeletefrom your friend Andrew
Aola Noah, Reinhard here hope you CHEESE!!! feel CHEESE!!! better CHEESE!!! Skype us when you're feeling beter.
ReplyDeleteHi Noah
ReplyDeleteWe miss you alot here hope you get better soon we are praying for you every day. We miss your cheerfulness inthe class room and it is a bit gloomy without you around we cant what till you come back. Thank you for posting this blog so we can see how your doing every day. Hope you like all are posts
We are praying for you.
From: Nadine :)
Noah, hey I'm exspecting that your going to get lots of gifts and i hope you get well soon and get off video games but we never stop praying and hope you'll be back to playing hockey soon well By:).
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From:Amy
Hey Noah whats up! Having fun in the hospital! Everyone Misses you!!! Having fun with the X-box. Hope you get better fast!!! We miss all your jokes. Owen shaved the top of his head and left the sides of his head with long hair.
ReplyDeleteFrom somebody whos's been in the hospital alot P.S. TESSA
Hi I hope you get better.I got a hair cut.My brother might give you a surprise.
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from:Rweeden
Hey Noah! How are the knees? We're still praying for ya! I miss all your jokes. When are you coming back? We ALL miss you. Guess What!! Owen shaved his head, with a bald spot in the middle!!(He looks very funny!) Feel better soon!! Have a great day!!
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Emily
P.S The X-box sounds like fun!!
So encouraging to see your smile:) Love your sock monkey! Someone must love you dearly to be able to slap a Oilers emblem on such a work of art. Hee-hee! Take care, Noah, we'll say something nicer next time:)
ReplyDeleteNoah... and Your Mom and Dad,
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say hello to you today. My name is Mr. Goertzen and I'm the principal at Cedars Christian School in Prince George. Almost exactly 3 years ago our son Sam was diagnosed with A.L.L. too when he was in grade 5. We know some of what you are experiencing there this week and please know that you are in our prayers. The biggest thing that I want to give you today is hope. Hope that God is faithful and he will be with you and show himself to you in amazing ways. Hope that though this looks like a mountain unclimbable... it is not. You can do it. Today, three years later, Sam is doing great. He had a great season of basketball and volleyball, rides his dirtbike and snow boards and nobody today would know that he has climbed that mountain for three long years. The steepest part of this climb are the first few steps (5 months) but God is faithful - this we know so clearly. Know that we are praying for your family during this time.
The Goertzens
http://www.samsconqueringofall-goertzens.blogspot.com/
Hi Noah this is Michaela vanveldhuizen i hope you come to school soon!how are the knees and jaw!I miss all your jocks! you make me smile
ReplyDeleteHello Noah, you don't know us very well, we are Bill and Wilma Brandsma, cousins of your Grandma Sharon. We want you to know that we are praying for you and appreciate this blog that keeps us all updated with your recovery. Love Bill and Wilma Brandsma. Water Valley Alberta
ReplyDeleteHi Noah,
ReplyDeleteThis is Mrs. Becker. I just found your blog today and welcome the means to send you prayers and thoughts of getting well.
We are praying for you and your family in our church too. one day at a time - one step at a time.
Do you know how ebooks work? i have heard of them but do not know for sure how they work. Enjoy the time with your mom and Dad.
In Jesus love
Hi Noah
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers today! May God bless the work that will be done! How's the xbox going? What kind of games are you playing? Hope the eating is going better Noah.
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Stolte- We pray for God's continued strength and blessing to you guys. Stacey we pray for travel safety to be with Emily.
Have a great day!!
Love from the "Onderwaters"
HEY NOAH, I-POD NOW? AWESOME! CURTIS GOT STUMP IN THE PLAY... KEEP US UPDATED.
ReplyDeletehey Noah im îm just listening to my I Pod nickel back
ReplyDeletehow are you noah? I hope you get well soon.
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for you. oilers lost 2-1 in OT against detroit but they are doing great. We are all with you noah.
From:tyrel to:noah
hey Noah its Justin Hudson i am just saying hi and if you got my card grate i hoped you liked it so i am at home right now so i am going to say good by right now and i hope you get well soon by Noah.
ReplyDeletehi noah it is kassandra here.how is it going down their. how is it in Vancouver.we all say hi and we miss you. And i heard that danhamuse goes to the hosptel so i am going to say good by now.
ReplyDeleteHey Noah how are you doing it's Chelsey from your class I was wondering if you got the letters me and my mom sent you they are just letters that say stuff like how are you doing and stuff like that.
ReplyDeleteFrom: Chelsey
Hi Stacey and Tom
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Best wishes, Marie and Ary de Jong
Hi Noah
ReplyDeleteThis is Danielle, your mom's cousin. I just wanted to let you know that you and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers all the time, and I really hope you feel better.
Keesha says glad the doctors are treating you to get better Noah
ReplyDeleteHi Noah
ReplyDeletePray that you had a good Friday. Pretty neat that you got to enjoy a canucks game and the aquarium! And videos games, friends, family, hangin with your Mom. Praying for you often especially when looking out at your house from my window. Rover is on one side and God is on the other:)