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).

Monday, February 4, 2008

Aidan's Surprise Check In

This is Bridgett writing since Aimee was caught totally off guard today. This morning Aimee thought they were just going to the clinic to have Aidan's blood checked. To their surprise, Aidan's counts were high enough to start the next round of chemo. With no preparation, this of course was the cause for a very long & hard day. Thank goodness Tito was right there to the rescue & then Lucho came for the 2nd round of rescue. Aidan will be sad to see his daddy go back to South Carolina on Tues morning. He had a great time playing games with dad for the weekend.

This round of chemo is an intensified five day treatment which is supposed to cause a lot of side effects. Aidan got a visit from Brother Boughton, Brother Raica & Corey to have a priesthood blessing. As usual, they gave him a beautiful blessing of healing and strength. He also got a lesson per his request because he's "had to miss a lot of church & so he really needed a lesson". Aidan has always had such a faithful sweet spirit which is only getting stronger (Thanks to his Mom). Their true faith is such a great lesson to the rest of us. We all love & admire your strength Aidan!!

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