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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, June 08, 2007

Hans Made A Wish!

Hans has been sans tubes for four days now. He seems to be enjoying himself. He still continues to make small improvements in his energy level and his activity level each day. But, some things are still coming more slowly. He is apprehensive about getting into the pool or our hot tub. He is also having very brief playdates - but at least he's showing up. His appetite is pretty good. He is downing yogurt smoothies and he ate some chicken yesterday and today. I think I'm realizing, too, that he needs to take it pretty slowly. It's not like Elle and I to really take it too easy, we're used to being very go, go, go.

The big news here is that we had a visit from Make A Wish last night. With much prodding and catering to, Hans finally shared his wish to go see the Rain Forest and the Volcano with our two volunteers. We suggested Costa Rica and it'll be arranged for November or December of this year. It'll be the trip of a lifetime. If you've been to Costa Rica please share your suggestions for where to go! It's pretty amazing that we'll be able to have such an excellent adventure all together after going through all of this!

That's all for now - Lara

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a great wish! How fun for Hans and the whole family, you deserve it!!! -Melanie Miller

Anonymous said...

WOWEE, Hansie...sounds like you will have a tropical holiday season!
Keep downing those yogurt smoothies...I love mine with blackberries!
The fresh fruit has been great...we have been enjoying fresh pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries...haven't tried a kiwi fruit lately...maybe you can let me know how they taste!
John has been to Costa Rica and enjoyed his trip greatly...he will forward more thoughts later!
It froze at my house Wednesday evening...today, we hiked around Lake Maloya and noticed some of the fresh, tender new leaves had been frozen!
We saw a red fox running in the distance and a muskrat swimming in the lake! Special sights, indeed!
We love you...get ready for a phone call! I will surprise you!
Love and hugs,
Aunt Susy, John, Buzzy, and LEO THE LION!

Anonymous said...

wow! that sounds like a great wish, and you deserve it after all the yucky hospital stuff.

we've never been but you will have to tell us all about it.
big hugs
liz