One Step Closer
Apheresis Machine Jalen was a Super Hero today. I will remember this day forever. Despite it all he pressed through his fear and did what only his body is designed 100% to do. We arrived at the hospital, got registered and went to the Hemoc Clinic. Jalen received...
Gearing Up
Jalen did fabulous today in clinic. The i-port has made these last few visits a breeze and has boosted his confidence in the process and his trust in those overseeing his care. After he received his injection, he threw his hands up in the air triumphantly as if he'd...
Let’s Get It Started
Jalen started his conditioning regimen to increase his cell counts in preparation for their debut later this week. He's scheduled to received these injections daily until Thursday. The Medical Team believes Jalen has Gilbert Syndrome (prounounced jeelbear). Gilbert...
Moving Forward
This is our last week of controlled freedom. We've been at the hospital about four times a week doing scans, exams and prep work for Jalen and Mireya. Mireya will be admitted to the hospital next week to begin her chemo therapy and conditioning regimen....
Encourage Yourself
My heart rejoices in the promise of a bright and fulfilling future for my children and my family. My heart leaps at the goodness and love extended toward to us. Internal struggles and sadness are overwritten with hope and faith. Very little prepares you for the...
Mission of Love ~ Revealed
A little over a week ago, the hearts of many rose to an occasion coordinated by a dear friend for #TeamBolton. Below is the excerpt from her posting and my original blog post about our Super Hero Big Brother Donor Gift. I started this Chip In fundraiser for two very...
Bittersweet Days
We took the children 'to visit' my Dads grave site on the 4th of July. Jalen and Mireya were young when my father died, but they have great memories of the time they spent with him. I was several weeks pregnant with Makinley at the time he passed, but had the...
Basketball and Bullies
Jalen's new favorite past time is basketball. From early rise to late in the evening you can likely find Jalen outside shooting baskets or playing a game with friends. During our last library visit, Jalen checked out several basketball books, so he could 'learn'...
Give Me Strength
Over the course of this year I've received many messages, posts and texts about the measure of strength we've exhibited throughout this journey. Ironically I wake up most days asking the Lord for strength because I don't 'feel' strong. I have 'hope', and my faith...
Mission of Love
I made a confession in a previous post that I would do what I could to get Jalen the Ipad he's been asking for. It's a big gift for a little boy, but the gift he is giving his sister is priceless. My dear friend wants to #makeithappen for Jalen. I've attached her...