It’s official, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Type-T. So, that’s where we’re at tonight. We’ve got an official diagnosis with sub-classifications.
Gabriel will be starting his chemo treatment tonight. The next week will tell us a lot. The good news – this is a treatable form of cancer, with a very high long term remission rate. That’s glorious news.
We’re still in for a haul, but we are dealing with a lot of positive news.
Chet and I are still reeling from this whole thing. We are feeling so blessed throughout this whole experience, despite all that is going on. It’s a very crazy experience. Part of the time I just can’t believe this is happening. Then, when I’m talking with the doctors about all that is going on, all I feel partly like I’m not listening on behalf of my son, I feel a certain emotional detachment from everything I’m being told. I am in full comprehension mode, mentally noting every detail. Then, there are the moments that I am just crushed, all I want to do is slump into a sniffling pile of goo. It is such a bizarre trifecta of emotions.
But, right now we’re just focused on the immediate, and that is getting Gabriel completely into permanent remission.
I am sending GOOD VIBES your way! And I will gather up some fun stuff for Gabe too! If you need anything in particular, let me know and I can send it too. Cell phone is ***-****. Text me if you want me to send anything your way! I am on it! LOVE TO YOU ALL! Gabe is gonna show this thing who is boss! GO GABE! GO GABE!!
Mich, reading up on ALL I found this great blog about a little girls journey, she is doing really well! If you feel up to it check it out: http://libertysstory.blogspot.com/
I’m so glad you all are focused and in good hands. What a strong and wonderful family you have.
Ashley
Good Morning Sunshines!
Dave decided as an ode to Chet, he will run in place in the garage for the 5 hours they would be cranking out this morning. As an ode to you, my dear, I will stuff my fat face with all kinds of sugar, carbs, and empty calories that we would have shared over mimosas! Ha Ha!
Julia & sam have been putting together a mad care package to Gabe which Julia has been very careful to not use too much pink. We love him. We love you. We love Chet. We love Rebeka. We think of you guys non-stop. We send positive energy. We know how strong your family is (even though you may not feel it at times) and that you will persevere.
We will see you guys in about 10 days!
xoxoxo
I have spread the news to friends and family to garner as many prayers/positive thoughts/vibes/etc as humanly possible for Gabe and your whole family. We’ll also be putting together a great little package for your sweet little man while the kids are on Christmas break. Thinking of you all. ❤
Micheline & Chet,
We are thinking of you both and praying for a speedy recovery. Words cannot express how we feel about this, we are all still in shock and disbelief. Allyson has already written a letter to Gabriel we will be sending it out to you today. Go Gabe!! Keep the gloves on!! We love you guys very much!!
xxooxxoo
Ryan, Tiffany, Allyson & Ashley
I am so glad to read that you have such good friends and family. I hope and pray everything goes well in the next few weeks/months/years, however long it takes.
I will put together a letter for Gabe, not sure what a 6 year old might enjoy, but I’m sure I can come up with something!
Cheryl
You guys are in my thoughts every second.
Love you, Mich!!
G
You’re all in our prayers. (we’re the neighbors u met at Petra’s.)
NOT SURE IF I DID IT RIGHT ON NOT. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND ROSS.