Latest St Jude Check-up

We went to Memphis the week after Thanksgiving so I am a little late in posting this (along with a post I haven't finished regarding the beginning of school LOL). Dillan is still stable and there is no new evidence of disease which made a very Merry Christmas for us! While we were visiting Dillan had the pleasure of attending a very special Christmas Party hosted by Window World. The company has their corporate Christmas party at St Jude for all of the patients rather than spend money on a lavish party for themselves. We were amazed by their generosity and kindness.

Window World Christmas Party

OCC St Jude Chopper

 At the party we enjoyed painting an ornament, decorating a cookie, making a foam craft and a very yummy breakfast! The Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavillon was decorated in a Winter Wonderland theme and the OCC St Jude bike and the Indy 500 Stinger were on display! The company also provided a new toy for every patient (Dillan went straight for a new Lego)! Dillan even chatted with the CEO, Tammy Whitworth.

After our E Clinic appointment I remembered to snap a picture of Dr. Wright.

She told him after she squatted next to him all his friends are going to wonder about his doctor since in the picture they look like they're the same height. We love our St Jude family and their happy nature with us!

As we traveled home Dr. Wright called to give us the official results of Dillan's latest MRI. They were backed up a bit due to three new patients being admitted (makes me sad for those families beginning their journeys).  She was excited to tell us his tumor and pocket of fluid area are stable. Plus some of the areas we thought would be permanent brain damage, due to his large tumor size and brain surgery in general, showed signs of improvement! She was as excited by this as we are...God continues to heal Dillan and amaze all of us with another miracle!

 Dillan being very brave after his IV clogged and caused his vein to burst...

 Our preferred means of travel includes a few redbox DVDs! We can rent them before we leave and return them when we get there!

 Dillan was very excited he was given a new blue hat

Thank you for your continued prayers. Dillan's next check-up is in March :)