My Brave Boy

So sorry to hear Brandon isn't doing well.  No matter how brave one is or how strong, chemo does take its toll.  I know how it feels to be told that the finish line I thought was nearing has been moved farther.  At the start of my son's treatment,  I was handed his chemo schedule from February all the way to June and I was overwhelmed. It was a rough time watching him suffer through each round of chemo ( 5 in all) but we kept our eyes on the goal and after his surgery in June, I thought he was in the clear. He was already thinking about going back to school.

It was an unpleasant surprise when we were called back in, quite unceremoniously I might add, for chemo. I told the doctor's assistant to give me a schedule so that I could see the end line because at that point it just felt frustrating and never-ending.  My knees almost buckled when I was handed the schedule of his remaining treatment and the list went all the way down to course 19!  I didn't think I could bear to watch him go through 14 more courses and I didn't know how to break the news to him.  

Now, he's done with course 15 and fingers crossed we'd be done before Christmas. I can already catch a glimpse of light at the end of this year-long, dark tunnel.  

I think it's important for us to be informed and in the know each step of the way. I hope your doctor can explain things to you clearly.  

Do hope that party cheers Brandon up and you,too, when you see him having fun.

Love and hugs to you both.

Claire

I have been thinking about u but keep missing u in chat

Hope Brandon soon feels stronger and enjoys his party

Will catch up with u later

HUGS for u all

Chris xxx

Clare,

Brandon has shown more bravery and complained less than most adults.

I am sorry that his treatment is so tough on him, he could really do with a "break".  I hope the party is the tonic he needs right now.

Not been in chat for a while but I follow your blogs.

Love & Strength

Debs xx

Hi Claire      sorry to hear that Brandon is having a tough time hugs to you both, I found strong tasting foods easier to eat along with simple food like mince and mash. Hope they get him sorted so that he starts to put some weight back on. If I remember it took me a while to stop loosing weight and then putting it back on, problem now is stopping it going on so you never know he may just turn the corner.

best wishes

john

oh claire sorry to see the wee man is havin a hard time .Hope he starts to enjoy his food bit more soon.Its finding those things he fancys or treat things.

thats a lot of treatment for a wee lad .But hes being very brave i think .Hope u see the doctors soon and find out whats going on .

love to you both .nanaboo xx