Tuesday, December 14, 2010

A Merry Christmas it is!






It was 12 days before Christmas and all through the house every creature was stirring even the mouse. We would all like to be snuggled in our bed for it is down right freezing toes in the south right now. Wylie with his rose color cheeks and snow cap with long flap ear muffs and Seth with his curious nature. Riki with her ear phones and Sherri on the cell phone, Jill going crazy trying to spot Santa and his sleigh......
Well anyhow. We are all excited about the holidays and trying to keep the spirits up. We have been blessed this year and we plan to make the best of our time with Wylie feeling better. Trying to decrease steroids and other meds that go along with it due to the side effects. We have a few pictures of our recent trip with Wylie to the Grand canon. The first picture is our family. Jill,Riki,Wylie,Seth&Sherri
Here is also a picture of Wylie standing in front of his dream the Grand Canyon. We also attended the 25th annual Brain Tumor Foundation Christmas Party this weekend, the boys has a visit with Santa Claus, and a few Shriner clowns. The event was very special for all the children and their family's.
Well it turns out Wylie has a set of angels in Texas. They have deemed themselves "Wylie's Texas Angels." Hearing about Wylie through a former neighbor Dr. Heather and Edward Casey they have been trying to make Wylie's dreams come true and our life sweet with the smiles it brings Wylie. We were sent a very inspiring letter, autograph helmet and shirt's from Matt Ryan of the Falcons. They gifted us let's say in a way we could not have done otherwise to make this Christmas very special. The picture is of our Angels in Texas. Thank you Wylie's Texas Angels.
Thank to all our angels around the world. Thank God for all of you. Have a blessed holiday. We will keep you posted on Santa's arrival. Hope we all have been good.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

A season for giving thanks

It has been one month since my last post.Wylie celebrated his 10th birthday. We planned a birthday ballgame. We had the most wonderful turnout and support from his friends at his school. Mrs. Many and Mrs. Melody, and his coaches Daren and Huston were great. Wylie was so shocked and surprised he couldn't get out of the car for a while. He was amazed how much love was there. Our friend Silvija Withrow made the most amazing cake. Wylie Braves against the Loser Marlins. A game for history indeed. He laughed and danced when he got home, he was so happy. He no doubt had the best birthday ever. We want to thank everyone for their support. We have been blessed with prayers from all over the world. Our community support has been amazing. We have many things to be thankful this year, the health of our son is all that we ask this Holiday.
Our Thanksgiving was one to be remembered, everyone in this community and around the us made sure of it. We took Mr. Wylie to the Grand Canyon. Maybe without medical support on the decision but we couldn't refuse his desire. We saw the biggest hole in the world. We saw some of the most beautiful sights in the us. Wylie smiled and played a little in the snow, visited the only dry cavern in the us, went to Route 66 and watched tumble weeds roll down the road. Watched a Antelope race in a nearby field, and saw Sherri almost get trampled by a Bull Elk trying to get a picture. Seth and Wylie tried to see how far he could throw a snowball off into the grand canyon, Riki smiled and was amazed like all of us. They even threw a few snow balls at us. Thank you everyone so very much, we could never had done this without your help. We are all so thankful. We are also thankful we have a roof over our head, food to eat every day,our friends and family. Wylie has taught us so much these past few months. Hard to believe it has only been only a little over 3 months since his diagnosis. Wylie loves life and wishes most for Christmas a normal life again. Physically he is struggling with great deal of pain, constant headaches and electric shocks throughout his body with physical effort. He has been sleeping for the past week and a half. Unsure what to think of his change we have recently consulted his doctors. they claim he is responding great to the radiation. "It is doing what is expected", they say! Destroying brain cells, the mass of cells dying is causing his body to be very toxic. He is still receiving natural healing methods to build his body. Natural herbs like Boswellia, & enzymes. Shakes & smoothies, and chiropractic daily to control his pain, and boost his immune system and energy level. Sleep is when we heal the fastest. I guess a perfect time for teeth to fall out and new ones to grow. The down side of a lost of vitamins. He is probably healthier than most of us in every other aspect. Wylie is strong and missed his friends and Mtn view so very much. Wants to go back soon but said he needs to be able to stay awake to get anything done at school. We hope he will be able to return soon. Last MRI showed some tumor shape change and calcification of areas around the tumors. The doctor's claim it is the cells bleeding in the brain and that's "normal". Sorry if i don't buy it. Lets just say for the strong to survive the weak must die, and radiation will take no prisoners. Remember Wylie is strong he had the best naturopath, counselor, teachers, nurses, chiropractor, siblings, and mom's in Gilmer county to make sure of it. thanks for reading. Merry Chirstmas!