Long day but good day. Colin did great through the port replacement surgery, lumbar puncture and the chemo infusion later in the day. Counts are on the high side but no change in meds at this point. We were surprised when he asked if I remembered our promise to stop at Toys-R-Us when were getting ready to go home. Needless to say, we are continuously amazed at a child's resilience and we were happy to make a quick pit stop at Toys-R-Us on the way home.
Maddie spent the day with Papa as she has a cold and fever last night so no school today! Of course, by the time we got home, she was back to her normal happy self, a cough but fever free. Thanks Papa!
Take out tonight, chinese was the winner. Papa stayed and worked on the lego's that Colin picked out at Toy-R-Us. A good ending to a long day. We are now all tucked in safe and sound.
Thank you for all your messages, texts and love!
On Friday October 2, 2009, just days after his second birthday, Colin was diagnosed with childhood leukemia (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, "ALL"). Colin's leukemia subtype is called precursor or early pre-B. This site is designed to keep family and friends informed of Colin's progress so please come back often.
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Colin's Crew
Colin’s Crew was originally formed to provide financial and emotional support to the Westbrook family. As Colin continues to do well on treatment, “Colin’s Crew” is planning fundraisers to help families in the same situation as the Westbrook’s. Visit us online at Colins-Crew.org
Hope
"Hope is the belief in a better tomorrow. Hope sustains the will to live and gives the strength to endure each trial. Hope is not a way around, it is a way through. The majority of children conquer childhood leukemia and live long and happy lives. There is a reason for hope." Nancy Keene
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