September 28, 2016
Wanted to provide a brief update with where we're at, the week has gone by quickly!
Cole surprised everyone (not us of course!) and rallied this past weekend, getting his counts where they needed to be and fevers gone so he was able to go home Sunday evening! Still combatting the nausea and sores throughout his entire body as previously shared, but stable and well enough to go home. And being home always makes things better!
Yesterday and today were "good" days for Cole. We actually got to see some glimpse of his old self, which was heartwarming to see! He conversed with us, joked around a little bit, and overall just felt a bit better. We wish we could ride this out a while longer, but he checks in tomorrow, Thursday, for his 5-day chemo. He was scheduled for last Friday but his counts and body weren't ready. His counts were high enough to technically start Monday, but we just wanted to give his little body a small break to try to heal some more.
He'll be in-patient for the 5 days of chemo, most likely looking at going home on day 6 if he is stable and meets his markers. This kid remains so unbelievably strong and continues to fight! We are so proud of him!
So outside of the nausea, healing sores and just feeling crummy all the time, we enjoyed the few days where he seemed a bit more himself and felt better enough to engage. After this 5-day treatment he won't have anything until after his PET scan on 10/13 which will determine the next steps/plan moving forward. He'll resume chemo, not sure about any surgery until the scan, and will begin radiation most likely at the end of October/early November. Hopefully this break until the scan will allow some time for him to heal and we'll see our spirited title boy again for a while!
This is a brief update, but we wanted to share that we did get to bring our baby home for some days and it's been so wonderful having him at the house with all of us together. Home really does make a difference!
We appreciate the continued thoughts and prayers, our prayer warriors have been amazing!
Bless you all!
#TeamCole
Comments (18)
So happy y'all can be home for a few days. I am so encouraged and my heart is filled with joy that he rebounded. God's mercy is so great. Praying for more good days!
Thanks for taking the time to give us an update, Shanda. Hope the time at home reinvigorates you all! God bless.
Glad to hear of some improvement! ;) Continued prayers as you all head into the next treatment.
Thank you for sharing with us. We ask at Hope House often about Cole and continue to keep him in our prayers. I'm so glad he got to be home even for just a little while.
Fantastic news! So glad you all got to be home together. Praise God.
Thanks for the update and do glad you have home time! I am sporting my shirt today and sending good vibes your way. Prayers continue ❤️
I am so glad he was able to come home for a bit! The kids worry about him so much - as do we.
This warms my heart. So glad you got to be a family at home for a bit. Prayers continue from Team Cole!
Keep Fighting Cole!!
Glad you were able to come home Shanda. Happy to hear Cole was feeling a little better also. Continued prayers for healing.
So glad to hear! Hoping for continued good days for your little guy!
Awesome news that Cole got to come home and get back to being more himself, at least for a little while. Praying this round of chemo goes well and that he meets his markers so he can go home again soon! You all keep hangin' tough and, Cole, keep up the good fight!!!!
Your in my thoughts and prayers. Like you said family and home is the best medicine. Always happy to hear Cole is home. God bless you all. You are so faithful, hopeful and that is what I want to be also. Let us keep the faith. God is good! Love you all. Mary Lois
Glad to know there has been some light through that dense Forrest. Needed some good news and Cole coming home is good news. Prayers are constantly coming his and your way. Gloria
I hope there are more days at home for you. Continue to pray for Cole and your family!
Thanks for the update. Glad he was able to go home before chemo treatments. Praying for you all.
Praise the Lord you are having a better week. Keep up the great work and fighting the fight. You are so incredibly amazing;)
Hope you guys are all doing ok and hanging in there. Just wanted to send you a virtual hug and let you know I am thinking of you. xoxo and prayers - A