Monday, June 10, 2013

11 weeks

11 weeks ago today, we had our appointment with the orthopedic specialists to find out what was wrong with korbyns leg. 11 weeks ago they ordered the blood draw, that would forever change our lives. 11 weeks ago we started down this long journey, and road, that is turning this brave little 3 year old into the ultimate ninja warrior. we have gained weight with the assist of steroids, and we have lost all of that weight. we have endured 38 rounds of iv, and spinal chemo, 3 transfusions, and numerous bone marrow biopsies, we have gone from 85% cancer blasts, to 90%, finally down to 18%. we have clinically relapsed, and we have fought harder. 11 weeks in to a 175 week battle.

the strength, and bravery of a mere 3 year old, will bring strength to that of his family. korbyns battle is my battle, and I support him until we win. we are in it to win it.

I want to say thank you to the jesse rees foundation for the never ever give up (NEGU) care package with the blanket, pillow case, awesome iv cover bags(my personal favorite) and other little gifts they sent to my little ninja fighter. His face lights up, when he gets a present, and through all the pain, tears, and crap this little boy is going through, seeing him smile, brings happy tears to my eyes.
I don't know if people realize unless you have gone through, but those happy smiles are few and far between, when you are fighting cancer. so for those brief moments, I get my happy silly, funny little boy back. it makes me smile too.
this path we are on, and this fight we are waging, is not something I would wish for anyone to go through.
11 weeks ago, our lives, were flip turned upside down, and we learned we have a new purpose in life. I will be the towel holder ring side, to help korbyn through his fight. I am his mommy, and when you are fighting for your life, sometimes mommy, is just what you need.

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