GREAT News Day!!! - Tuesday - May 23, 2012

Today we headed to our daughter's house to pick up Andrew and Daniel. They will be spending a few days with us here at Falls Lake.  But first, Daniel our youngest grandson needed to go to Duke Medical to get an MRI.  We hung out with Andrew and got our laundry done;o))

Daniel was diagnosed with brain cancer when he was 15 months old.  He had surgery and chemo to hold the cancer at bay.  Then at about 3 1/2 the cancer came back and he had surgery and radiation.  Since then he got regular scans to check for new cancer.  So far so good...no cancer.  Today, it was the longest stretch between scans...2 years!  He is CANCER FREE!!!

Daniel and Andrew

The doctors are extremely optimistic that he will remain that way.  The original cancer returned after 2 years.  He has now had 3 - two year stretches with NO cancer.  This is just so exciting for our entire family!!!


So this evening, we will head to Falls Lake with the boys.  
I believe we will be doing a little fishing, paddling 
and 
SMORES eating to celebrate!!


17 comments:

  1. This brings tears to my eyes. Being in the midst of a cancer story, I can only imagine what joy you all must feel. I am SO happy for your entire family. What a trauma for them all to go through and especially Daniel. I'm not sure there is any better news of any kind than this.

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  2. Happy Happy Joy Joy! This is fantastic news and I am so happy for Daniel and your entire family. Enjoy the smores! Hope the storms stayed at bay for you guys.

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  3. So, so happy for Daniel; illnesses like this are bad enough when it's an adult; when it's a child, it just breaks my heart.

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  4. Oh wow! Congratulations to Daniel...and to each and everyone in your family. When something like that happens to a child, it affects everyone. I can only imagine the joy in your hearts. Have a wonderful, wonderful time with the boys and celebrate with everything you've got!

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  5. Fantastic news, he's a little "Miracle Man". Sad that he had to go through such horrible trials as a little boy but it's all behind him now. :c)

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  6. That's such terrific news! I'm sure that everyone in the family is celebrating!!

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  7. Great news! He sure has had a tough start, but he is looking good now:)

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  8. What a great thing to celebrate. Congratulations!

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  9. Such good news for your grandson Daniel. Continued Blessings!

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  10. That is so good to hear. Have fun

    Joe and Sherri

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  11. There is nothing better than getting those clean bills of health! Great News indeed!

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  12. Wonderful news! Have a GREAT time enjoying the boys!

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  13. It's tough enough with Gary, but a child - I can't imagine. Fabulous to hear the good news - and enjoy the Lake!

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  14. A week end celebration complete with s'mores is definitely in order!
    Syl

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  15. Congrats on such great news. Having experienced cancer in our family we know how much of an emotional roller coaster it can be.

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  16. That's wonderful news!!! So, so happy for Daniel and your family!!!

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  17. Love all the pix and comments. This is the first time I have checked the blog. Can't believe how the children have grown up...and the good news on Daniel is the best. By the way, Andrew looks so much like Brian that it's scary....

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