Looking Good!

This picture taken shortly after Trey let Shane shave what was left of his hair.

Trey and I at the clinic.....waiting for the Doctor.

Trey has had another great week! We found out last Thursday, that his counts were even higher then the previous weeks! We are so happy! This time he didn't have the chemo injection (Vincristine). Trey did have another bone marrow aspiration. They will test this to see if the bone marrow is making blood cells correctly. The results of the tests will also determine which arm of treatment Trey will need to be on. There are 3 groups. High risk, Standard risk, Low risk. We will find out for sure which category Trey will fall into next week. The doctors think he will be in the standard risk group. But the bone marrow aspiration testing will confirm their diagnoses.

Trey also had another spinal tap or lumbar puncture. This is done to test for infection or bleeding around the brain and spinal cord. So far all the tests have come back clean. We are thinking that they will be clean again. With the lumbar puncture, they give a dose of chemo. So Trey did have some chemo treatment. This week he is also off the steroids. He continues to take an antibiotic which helps treat or prevent infections.

Trey still feels tired and weak. He rests alot and takes naps on occasion. He has a hard time climbing up the stairs, so he tends to stay downstairs for most of the day. Trey continues to have his hunger pangs. He craves pastas alot. The famous question continues to be "what's there to eat?" He has a happy smile on his face most of the time and he has a good attitude. Thanks Trey for being such a great kid! Our other kids have been just as great! We appreciate all their help!

We are anxious to learn more about the coming treatment plan for Trey. Thank you for all the wonderful prayers! We know that Trey has been able to make it so far because of the blessings of the Lord, through the power of prayer. We love all of our AMAZING family and friends!