September 2009 « Colin Loves Tractors

The Little Engine

Colin has made some big leaps ahead, and we can now really see the strength of his determination.

Iron Man, not Iron Lungs

Colin has finished the methotrexate infusion that kicked off the second round of chemo.

Colin, the Blue(s) Man of Memphis

Now for a long and eventful update.

Music Therapy Videos

Here are video links to music therapy from NYU and a special moment between Colin and Amy Grant.

NYU Martha :

Video 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGCXJGHjz_c

Video 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGy4vRASnM0

Amy Grant – Singing the Colin Blues Song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LObHCl63boU
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Home Sweet Home

Our first big news: Aidan completed the Grand Array at school on Wednesday.

Video of Colin Doing PT

Here are the links to videos of Colin doing PT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGz2bUPn7zU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyhnCYSkI0w

When the child was a child
It walked with its arms swinging,
wanted the brook to be a river,
the river to be a torrent,
and this puddle to be the sea

When the child was a child,
it didn’t know that it was a child,
everything was soulful,
and all souls were one…

–Handke

On the Upswing

Tuesday morning, we found out that Colin’s immune system has already started to rebound.

Our Colin of the Contradictions

On Sunday night, Colin spiked a fever and the team immediately started him on antibiotics that they were poised to deliver.

Hello, Neutropenia!

Initially, the reluctance to release Colin from the hospital was related to timing and the fact that we had still not worked out the kinks with managing his secretions.

Putting the Fundo to the Test

After Colin’s sudden swelling on Sunday, Monday started off relatively placid.

Please join us in helping St. Jude! On Saturday, November 19, we are participating in the New York City St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, though we originally registered for the one in Meriden, CT. (Confusing, I know, but we like to keep people on their toes.)

There are 80 walks across the country, and registration is free if you would like to participate. Support our team or create your own to help in the fundraising. Even a few dollars make a difference.

Our fundraising page: https://waystohelp.stjude.org/sjVPortal/public/displayUserPage.do?eventId=175950&programId=601&userId=678655

Colin has received the bulk of his care at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which performs invaluable research on childhood cancers and other lifethreatening illnesses and provides its services absolutely free of charge to all patients. We ask that you consider St. Jude for your charitable giving to help reduce suffering and improve the lives of children across the world. St. Jude received a five-star rating on Charity Navigator!

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