Aidan's Journey

Aidan's journey began on Monday, Dec 3rd 2007 when we received a phone call that came so unexpectedly. After leaving work, we received a panicked phone call from the Kaiser Peds staff saying that at that moment his blood panels had come back from a check up that morning and Aidan was critically anemic. Do not stop for anything-dinner, clothes, nada. Drive directly to the ER and check right in. The blood tests he had taken earlier that day revealed that every part of his blood test-hemoglobin, white and red cells etc were critically low and further tests needed to be done asap. Hours later he was given two units of blood and platelets. The next morning tests confirmed our worst fears. Aidan's blood was full of cancer as he was diagnosed Tuesday night with Leukemia (Acute Myeloid Leukemia).

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Everyone Love Aidan!!

We went to the clinic yesterday expecting Aidan to have his second Bone Marrow Aspiration and Spinal tap with an intrathecal injection of Chemo. Lucky for us Dr. Ruki decided to wait until Wednesday the 2nd-do all that and admit Aidan all at once. We were very happy to have 2 more days at home!! Aidan played with all of his new toys and games-the ones not packed up for the hospital and mom cleaned out his room of all the old stuff and put away all the Christmas decorations. Now, what to do with that giant tree...hmmmm! We wanted to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and will post some new pictures in a few days.

All our Love,
Aimee and Aidan

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi guys! Happy New Year! Miss seeing you! We are all getting well at home so I can make a special delivery visit to you Aidan. Your candle is in and I can't wait to get you one! I hope to visit this week! We continue to pray for your miraculous healing!

Tell Grandma Susan I said hi!

Have you figured out that puzzle Darren gave you yet? Its a tough one!

Here is a prayer to always keep dear to your heart:

Heavenly Father, I attend to Your Word. I incline my ears to Your sayings. I will not let them depart from my eyes. I keep them in the midst of my heart, for they are life and healing to all my flesh. (Proverbs 4:20-22)

We love you Aidan!

Love,
Audrey, Darren and Grace

oh yeah! If anyone wants to buy a "Believe in Miracles" candle you can do so at www.gembebe.com/pages/BelieveinMiracles.php

all of the profit goes to the Aidan Freund Fund!

candle is made especially for Aidan!

Anonymous said...

Aidan, it sounds like you are winning the game! Keep up the great effort. Head up at all times, stay focused and be tough. You had all these attributes on the soccer field so keep it going until the final whistle blows for a BIG win! We are looking forward to seeing you on the field next year.
I still have your trophy and will delivery to you when the time is right. We really missed you at the awards party.

Coach Bob and Sam

Anonymous said...

Hi Aidan,
It's Luke from the Ninja's Soccer team. I missed you at Ballpark Pizza , I wish you were able to come. I hope you feel better! Did you have a Merry Christmas? Happy New Year!
Luke

Anonymous said...

Dear Aidan, This is Joel Sensei. We miss you very much in Aikido. I am very proud to be your teacher and you are showing the bravery of a true Samuari. Stay Strong and Matt Sensei and I will come to see you when the doctor says it's OK.

Osu!!! Joel Sensei
P.S. To Mom and Dad, Our prayers are with you. Matt and I are putting together a "battlefield promotion" for Aidan. This recognition of bravery and character has its roots in Aikido and Samuari culture and is well deserved. Evem though he is very young he shows great leadership qualities. Love and prayers from my family to yours, Joel Collins

Jodi said...

Aimee, Have you found a match for a bone marrow transplant? Are you still looking for donors?

Thinking about you all,

Jodi Whittemore
jodiwhittemore@cox.net