We received bad news today, Tanner is no longer in remission. he has 13% cancer cells. He will have to endure one to two more rounds of chemo, hopefully putting him back in remission so we can go forward with transplant. Sometimes life seems so unfair. Luckily Tanner is far stronger than myself, he will face whatever he needs to with courage and strengh, he is so amazing. Please pray for our family, we could us a bit of a lift.
Love Kristi
Kristi-
ReplyDeleteI just typed a comment and lost it! We've never met, but I remember when Tanner came to Primary's as a new AML diagnosis. I usually always went to Parent Group on Fridays. One day our daughter was really struggling so I didn't make it. My dear friend Jill Hughes came back and said she'd met the neatest woman named Kristi. ( Rachel Steele is our daughter who battled AML, transplanted in November and is currently recovering at home.) Anyway, I check your blog all the time and feel your ups and downs! I'm so sorry about your recent setback. I remember the feelings of uncertainty when they had a hard time getting Rach into remission and then keeping her there. Please know that we pray for you and will hope that you will find comfort during this difficult time.
--Marie Steele
Kristi, Tanner and Family. I am so sorry. What a rough bit of news. I am so sad I couldn't come into ICS yesterday, they wouldn't let me bring Erin in due to the flu restrictions. I would have loved to bring some joy into your room and given you a big hug! It was wonderful to run into you at WalMart a week ago. I really think about you guys a lot. Thank you for updating us on this news, it was probably hard to type. I am crying with you. Lots of prayers coming your way. *hugs*
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ReplyDeleteYou don't know me but you gave Tanner's story to Mystee so we could go to DC to advocate for kids with cancer to congress. I want to tell you that Tanner's story touched me particularly, and it was one of the two stories we chose to specifically point out during our meetings. I am so sorry for the bad news you just received. I too am crying with you. I can only imagine the difficulties that lie ahead, but I wanted to thank you for sharing Tanner's story with us.
To Tanner: How can I possibly tell you how your story has touched us. You are an amazing young man and have been through more in your young life that most people do in a lifetime. This road is unfair and difficult, but stay strong. You are a hero in my eyes. Now go KICK CANCER'S BUTT!!!!!
Tanner and Family,
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog from Jill and Little Air Bear. I am so sorry for your news. What a horrible set back. My Millie has ALL and has had a tiny set back with her chemo right now. It has been horrible and I can't even been to pretend I know what you're facing. Please know you have a new group of people out there praying for Tanner and sending their love.
Cancer Sucks, but you are STRONG! Keep Fighting!
Hang in there. Just talked to Robert the other day. This is a set back but you got to keep moving forward. I agree with the comment above...cancer does suck but you are strong Tanner. You've already done sooo much!
ReplyDeleteSonething I learned during our battle with AML is that sometimes one day at a time is too much. Sometimes it is only one moment at a time. Our family will be praying for Tanner that he finds his remission very soon! I agree with the others...Kick Cancer's Butt!
ReplyDeleteI noticed the pictures on the previous post of all your favorite nurses and I know them all and I agree that they are all Awesome!
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI hate not talking to you! I am sorry I am such a blubber butt! Well, if you ever need to have a sobbing buddy, you know where to get a hold of me!!! We think of you guys all the time. We love you very much! Keep kicking butt!
Oh Kristi. I really don't think I can say much that would make you feel better. The only thing I can think of to say is something that gave me a lot of comfort when they first found Andrew's tumor. It's that my Andrew and your Tanner are very literally in God's hands. I just strongly believe that God is with his children when they're sick. I miss having you around here--you've been a great mom-away-from-mom :).
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