September 23, 2005
Leaving for Toronto
It is with great relief that we can tell you the good news that we will be leaving for Toronto on Sunday morning, and we will be admitted to Toronto Sick Kids Hospital on Monday at 1:00 pm. It is our understanding that Curtis' chemo is set to begin on Tuesday, his transplant the following Tuesday. Yesterday's MRI report showed that two of the lesions that they thought were new disease have actually gotten better, and while there was still one showing brighter, the radiologist feels that was due to a double injection of dye. Having said that, Curtis' bone marrow biopsy did come back posititve, but keep in mind it's not uncommon to still be showing signs of disease at this point. Dr. Johnston is referring to him as having "stable disease", and this IS good news!!
Thank you to everyone for keeping Curtis in your thoughts and prayers over the past week. We will keep everyone posted on Curtis' progress throughout the course of his treatment in Toronto, and we're hoping for a quick return!
This is FABULOUS news! You just made my DAY, WEEK, YEAR!!!! Way To Go Curtis and Mom and Dad! HOPE!! It's always there. So happy for you guys! Now you know you can do ANYTHING! Safe trip to Toronto and may God be watching over you. I know you have many people praying for you and wishing you the Best!!! Stay Strong in Toronto and Smile Smile Smile! ;o) That will be Curtis's Cure in the end. Both of you there with him making him laugh every chance you get!
Posted by: Lisa at September 23, 2005 08:35 PMWell Curtis, i just know you from being on the news and in the stittsville news papers. I wish you all the best in toronto, by the sounds of it you are very strong little boy keep smiling bud you can do it *
Posted by: Amy H. at September 26, 2005 07:57 PMWOW!!! Praise the Lord!!! We are so happy for you Curtis -- you rock! Soren (he's our boy who's your age) is praying for you all the time and he also thinks your Star Wars toys are REALLY cool! Keep healing!
The Harris Family in Seattle
Hello everyone, all of us were sooooo.. happy with all the good news. The girls think about you Curtis and are always asking questions on what is happening. We all love you and pray for all of you everyday. Get well soon and look forward to you visiting us in Nova Scotia/New Minas. Your friends down East.
Posted by: kelly Ashley,Nicole,Aaron at September 28, 2005 02:52 PMHello Curtis and Family:
I am a dear Friend of your Grandmother Gwen. We worked very closely during the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton days. Gwen has been very kind in keeping me updated on your progress. I have been attending daily Mass at St. Theresa's just down the street from City Hall and have offered my Communion for your very best intentions. I have also lit candles and pray fervently that the Good Lord will continue to hold you - Curtis and your dear Family in his arms. Prayers are very powerful and I will continue to pray daily. Love to you All and God Bless you.