The end of the beginning

or the beginning of the end? I'm not sure. All I know is that this week, Beaudin began maintenance therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. For him, maintenance is made-up of 12 week cycles. Each cycle, commences with a intrathecal dose of chemo (spinal tap) and an IV dose of Vincristine chemo. Following that appointment he… Continue reading The end of the beginning

Her 20,000 to our 25.

In the days after Beau's diagnosis, Josh and I would deliver a laundry list of questions and clarifications to the doctors when they came by our hospital room on their daily rounds. One day in particular, Josh asked about the Lumbar Punctures (LP's) that Beau would be getting throughout the course of his treatment. LP's,… Continue reading Her 20,000 to our 25.