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5 years

Yesterday marked the 5 year anniversary that Owen was diagnosed with Leukemia.  Not a day goes by that we are not extremely thankful that he is healthy and happy and enjoying his life as a typical 8 year old boy. Owen had the opportunity to “make his wish” this year.  It was a fun process […]

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4 Years…

It is once again that date.  November 18.  The date that will never be the same.  It has now been 4 years since we found out Owen had Leukemia.  And though it feels like forever ago, I still remember it like it was yesterday.  I think I probably always will. Owen is now almost 10 […]

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March 2016 – Port’s coming out!!

Hello!  It’s been a while.  Everything has been going good since Owen stopped taking his medicine.  We have been in to the hospital two times for bloodwork and all of his counts were where they would expect them to be post treatment.  He has been feeling great.  He has had a few days where he […]

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Last Dose of Chemo!!!

Well, it’s official.  Owen took his last dose of chemo!  We had a celebration for him at Dave & Buster’s this past Saturday, and at the beginning of the party we had him take his last chemo pill.  Such excitement!!!  The kids had a blast playing games and celebrating!!! It’s weird not having to remind […]

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Last Dose of IV Chemo!!

Whoo Hoo!  We are coming to the end.  Yesterday Owen has his last dose of IV chemo.  It was a pretty exciting ordeal at the hospital!  The push of drug was the same as always, but afterward, a lot of the staff that has seen him all along came in to sing him a song.  […]

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