Happy Easter everyone! We are so grateful for all of the truly wonderful blessings in our lives. Aidan has a NEW BABY BROTHER from Dad and Betty. Christian Eduardo Freund was born March 19 and weighed 9 lbs 10 oz...poor Betty-she delivered natural with epidural-eye yeh yeh! Aidan was only 6 lbs and I thought the end of the world was coming. Aidan can't wait to meet his new little brother!
Aidan is feeling good one week after his chemo treatment-Praise God. He had 6 days (4 of Ara C and 4 of Mitoxantrone) they overlapped in the middle and he really came out like a champ with NO fever this time!!! YEAH. His counts dropped rapidly this week and we are going to have to go in sometime this weekend for blood and platelets but as an outpatient. His teacher Mr. Beyer who comes to our house to teach Aidan says his mind is sharp and he is doing good on his home studies. We ventured out to the movies and saw 10000 BC in the middle of the day so the theater was empty. Mom brought along the clorox wipes and wiped the arm rests down and we were good to go. Aidan ate a HUGE caramel apple, pretzel and pizza and the next day he was Neutrapenic so he got the restaurant food in just in time!
Some of the major changes we have made since Aidan's diagnosis: we hardly go anywhere, germs are everywhere. We have ventured outside on rare occasion but Aidan can't be in the sun too long and he fatigues quickly. We have limited our visitors to very few to none, we can't take any chances. We pray alot, well I do, I can't speak for anyone else. Actually, Aidan's prayers are very to the point and concise-Heavenly Father thank you for this day and please make me better, Amen-Very Lego engineerish if you ask me! I have decided to tackle the family photos. My parents have relinquished the treasure unto moi and I am motivated to get 38 years of photos under control. I know in a week I'll be saying, "what have I gotten myself into." I have already decided there will be NO scrapbooking involved. I am strictly doing albums-KISS method-keep it simple stupid.
Anyway, we love you all and hope you have a very Happy Easter weekend
Love Aimee
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).
Big Thank You to RH Dana ENF
Along with Brian's phenomenal gift, Aidan received a large donation from the staff and parents of my school RHDANA. Our cup runneth over and a good thank you is coming your way as well-we are so grateful for all your love and support.
THANK YOU BRIAN AND PRIMO INT'l
Bridgett's brother Brian Kettering decided to stretch his Angel wings last month and delivered to Aidan the most beautiful adjustable memory foam mattress imaginable. In his quest for some help as to how to obtain this gift he contacted some of his colleagues in the bedding industry, NEIL FRIEDMAN, National Sales Manager for Primo International and DAVID ITZKOVITZ, President of Primo International. The decision to donate this bed to Aidan was a true Random Act of Kindness since these two amazing gentlemen have never met Aidan or our family. This speaks volumes for the character of Brian and the relationships he makes and we are so profoundly grateful for this very special gift-there are few words to say but know that our hearts speak volumes. Aidan sleeps at night again, after nightmares and relentless aches and pains associated with the chemo and his muscles. Mommy sleeps at night when Aidan sleeps at night and our household is peaceful. Of course, we cannot get Brian's nephews, Corey and Bryson OUT of the bed when they come but Aidan is always happy to share.
THANK YOU to these special Angels in the world and may the blessings in your own life be abundant and endless.
Our warmest regards,
Aidan and Aimee Freund
Aidan's Miracle Candle
AIDAN'S MIRACLE CANDLE
Our very special family friend who is also one of Mom's closest buddies has created a very special candle through her business, Gem Bebe. Check out this link-we are very thankful to Audrey and her family for not only making this for Aidan but for all of the many prayers going out. Thank you-we love you...
Please click on the Gem Bebe link above
Please click on the Gem Bebe link above
"Twalk Ta Me"
Please leave a message for Aidan by clicking on the "comment" button below each daily entry.
Do's and Dont's
Do go to Vegas ... Don't see the 3D shows!
- Do: Add to Aidan's picture wall
- Do: Please send letters and pictures to Aidan Freund, 33255 Ocean Ridge Dana Point Ca 92629
- Do: Pray for Aidan
- Don't: Kids have been restricted from visiting along with anybody else who is sick or exposed to sicknesses
- Don't: Please don't wear perfumes or aftershaves to visit
- Don't: Send Flowers per doctor's orders
About Me
- Aidan Freund
- Hi my name's Aidan Freund and I am a 3rd grader at RHDANA elementary. I love school and especially playing handball. My teacher is Mr. Beyer and he is really cool. I can't wait to get better so I can see all of my friends again. I love Legos and Bionicles and right now I am working on making my own Lego city in my room. My best friends are Corey and Bryson because they make me laugh and we have known each other since we were born.
2 comments:
Dear Aidan,
Happy Easter buddy!!! We are so happy to hear that you finished another treatment and are back home. We pray for you every day!! Take care and see you soon!
Love, Blessings & a big OSE!!!
Logan & Jillian Doss
Dear Aidan and family,
We hope you are all getting some much needed rest. Everyone misses you here at R.H. Dana. We started a new recycling program and all the money raised has been sent to you (via Estela in the office).
Get well,
Mrs. Walker
1st grade Teacher
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