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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.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

We're off

We're all headed up to PA first thing in the morning.

Hans finally hopped back in the pool yesterday! Thanks to The Millers for having us over for a swim. I was thrilled that figured his toe healed up enough to allow for more normal summertime activities. Elle and I get a little cooped-up feeling, whereas, Hans can be more of a homebody type at times, more than thrilled with playing with his own toys, video games, shows, etc. Kevin and I still comment on how well he studies all of his Transformer directions to transform from Robot to Machine.

I should be able to post Weds night with news of scans. It is insanely nice to be able to go directly from the MIBG to an office visit with scan results.

Our scanxiety level is bouncing around a bit. Hans seems to have been senstive this week, but it has been more behavioral stuff than pain stuff. So, we're happy that scan are coming right up and we'll soon have them behind us.

Thanks to Alana for watering for us and feeding the cats!

More thanks: Thanks to Sparrow clubs for Hans' sweet new ride - a BOB jogging stroller. This is the perfect answer to 'sleepy' legs he gets at times. He can ride in style and we are planning to explore Hersheypark this week, and Sea World the week of his birthday - so we'll be putting some mileage on it! Thanks to the Sweebe family for Hans' other sweet new ride - Cassie's old Power Wheels! Can't wait to fire it up.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers of continued good news.

Lara

6 comments:

Vickie said...

Hope you are there and safe and happy!

Anonymous said...

I miss you guys!!! Can't wait to hear clean scans and hope to see yall soon. I want to know how hershey park is. I saw it on the travel channel once and thinking about visiting there.

Anonymous said...

Thinking and praying for you guys!
Claire

Anonymous said...

Good luck you guys we are sending tons of prayers to PA for yall!!!
Tracy Ash

Anonymous said...

Hey Lara! I'm sorry I didn't get back to you before! John and the kids were all doing VBS the week Elle was at camp and then we took a trip to OKC for a week. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for more great results! I'll talk to you when you guys get back--safe travels!
love, Sarah

Anonymous said...

Aunt Susy is thinking of all of you with love, prayers, and smiles thinking of your upcoming east coast explorations!

Thanks to the sweet Sparrow melodies shared with Hans and so many others! This is a extraordinary group of young persons!

Bear hugs to ALL!