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Bakersfield, CA, United States
Hans was a busy, happy, sweet and fearless three year old when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. He fought his disease like a "gladiator" for nearly 6 years. Hans was an animal lover to his core. He was 'guarded' at home by his three cats, Black, Orange and Cotton. He also had his Golden Retriever, Honey, to keep him company. Hans enjoyed swimming, biking, gardening, grilling (he had his very own grill!), horseback riding, playing video games, building Legos, and flipping between Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Animal Planet. Hans loved all members of his family and he was a loyal friend. He had to go through a lot of treatment in his life. But Hans powered through it. His attitude was let's get this done! His motivation was always to get back home, to his family, pets, favorite foods and pool.

Friday, November 17, 2006

Round Two...

Hans has been readmitted into Texas Children’s Hospital for Round Two of Chemo. Hans has handled the readmission remarkably well. He didn’t seem to be traumatized to return. He acted like it was no big deal, just another trip to “The Office,” as he calls the 9th floor of TCH.
During his six days at home he began eating and drinking very well. He was also moving around a lot more. He’d walk through the house and ride his Big Wheel to and from our nearby park! He’d never really even done that before. So, he is in much better shape and general health entering this round of Chemo than he was going into the first. We hope to be released from the Hospital on Sunday morning, to go back home again. As a reminder: Hans’ blood counts are expected to be quite low through the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, so he shouldn’t have many visitors during that time.
Thanks to everyone who is keeping Hans in their thoughts and prayers.

Lara

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Lara!
We are so glad that Hans did so well this week. He is always in our thoughts and prayers. So glad I got to see you at the run...God Bless!
Bernie, Tommy, Emily, and Matthew

Kim Tyler said...

We're thinking of you every day here in Santa Cruz, and sending our love and prayers to all of you. Hans is very lucky to have such a strong web of support around him. That is a powerful healer in itself.
Kim & Daniella

Anonymous said...

Hi Cousins!
So happy to hear that Hans is feeling better and got to play for a bit in between treatments. His spirit is so strong! We are thinking of you everyday! We love you all so much and miss you more than ever!
Love and Hugs and Kisses,
Critter, Colleen and Erin