Week 8

We had a nice visit last week from Grandpa. I think Zachary may have started a trend. ( See Grandpa's Haircut) The kids had a great time on Christmas Day , receiving everything they asked for including Guitar Hero and a trampolene.

Zachary is doing well and eating a little better. We had hoped that he would have eaten better during this time, but he is feeling well and is very active. He still has a couple of weeks off so we'll see if he can gain a little weight.

Week 7

Friday was the last day of radiation and the last day of this phae. We will miss everyone at Jackson who have made Zachary feel so comfortable. On Friday, Santa came early and the staff at Jackson sang a Christmas carol for Zachary and then gave him an abundance of gifts. I can never thank them enough for the love and care they showed Zachary. The end could not have come soon enough as Zachary appetite is at it's lowest point. We will use this time off to try to get some weight on him before the beginning of the next stage. Here are some pictures of Zachary at the Heat game (Thanks to the Jackson staff) and at the football game this weekend.

Week 6

As of Friday we have completed six weeks of treatment. This should be the last week of this phase with 5 radiation sessions and 1 chemo treatment this week. His weight was a little down and so was his blood work. We are still within the parameters where they will continue to treat him without the need for transfusion. His appetite is at its lowest and getting him to eat has been a struggle. With 4 days left we see the finish line. We expect his appetite, blood counts and weight to improve substantially during his 4 weeks off. Apart from the occasional nap Zachary is still very upbeat and energetic. Here as some pics of Zachary playing in Erica's room with the Wii.