At the beginning of June 2007, Bianca was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or ALL for short. This was approximately 2 weeks before she turned 4. The diagnosis turned our world upside down and we were completely devastated. Not only did we have to make a lot of adjustments and changes, but we did not have the luxury of time to make those decisions, it was simply a matter of jump in and do what we needed to do.
This blog is about Bianca and her treatment as well as some of the things the family gets up to.
We are constantly amazed at the courage Bianca shows throughout the process and how she just does what she needs to without complaining. She is just a typical four year old who loves being a big sister to Caitlyn (born February 2007).
It is a bit of a bitter-sweet experience: Every day that we get through is a day that we won, it is a day closer to the final day of treatment, but it was also a day that we lost, a day where Bianca couldn’t do what she used to do or perhaps couldn’t see a friend because of her low levels.
But we made the decision that we would remain positive and that we would run this race one step at a time.
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4 comments:
Its so sad and so tragic isn't it. As the parent of a 19 month old (called Caitlin) and a 4 year old its really touched me. As I sat in bed last night feeding my 19 month old (when she woke around 11pm, just after I'd watched the news), I had tears rolling down my cheeks and she got extra cuddles. I just can't imagine the pain and sorrow they must be going through, like you, my heart goes out to them and they are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue from Wellington.
Very sad! So tragic! The poor family!
oh God, her poor family. That is so sad.
I'm praying for these people.
xxx
I think young children around the country all got an extra hug or extra praise or even an extra smile from their parents during the last week.
I know I hugged my daughter for longer than I normally would.
I think the country is heartbroken for the family.
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