It is 11:00 am and I just woke up. I'm just sitting here thinking about how lucky I am. Living here at the hospital isn't all bad. Brooks likes to stay up late at night because that's when he feels his best, so most nights we watch movies, read books or play games into the early morning hours. I miss my sleep but I'm so happy that I get to be spending this time with him. I get to hang out all day with my son. . . it's awesome!This last round has definitely been the hardest so far. Brooks is so tired and fragile. He sleeps most of the time. He started having fevers a few days ago and it turns out he has some form of staph. The antibiotics are working though and he is holding strong.The other morning about 5 am I woke up to Brooks listening to his iPod, Bob Marley,"don't worry about a thing, cuz every little thing is gonna be alright", was playing. I just can't help thinking about how precious life is, how everyday we have here is a miracle and how lucky we are to be alive. Brooks always talks about the things he is looking forward to, the things he wants to experience in life. Somethings are big but most are simple: hanging out with friends, playing with a dog, wrestling his brothers, going to school, swimming, hiking a mountain, riding his dirt bike, learning to snow ski, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, I'm sure once he is better he will never waste a day. I'm constantly reminded to live every minute to the fullest and enjoy the time we have together.
-Lisa
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Brooks' Story
On December 28, 2009, Brooks Call was diagnosed with acute Myeloid leukemia (AML), also known as acute myelogenous leukemia. AML is a very aggressive cancer that starts in the bone marrow and keeps the blood cells from maturing the way they should. Brooks is 13 years old and is the son of Greg and Lisa Call. He has two younger brothers, Ethan and Nic.
Along with our prayers, well wishes, and positive thoughts for Brooks, what can we do to help Brooks and his family? Our goal is to allow all family and friends to assist Greg and Lisa with any funding we can donate for the many expenses that will be involved in keeping Brooks going strong. Not only would we like to contribute to help with the mounting medical bills, but also for gas, babysitting, food while staying with Brooks at the hospital, and many other expenses.
Please look at the "Please Help Brooks" section on how-to-donate. We have made it very easy for all family and friends to help out – where ever you are! Please donate, and pass along this notice to all of your family and friends. Have them go to this blog to find out more information on how to donate and get updates on Brooks!
http://brookscall.blogspot.com/
Thanks, from all Brooks’ Family!
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Friday, April 23, 2010
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It was so good to see both of you the other day. It's sounds so familiar to me. So soon you will be done! It is amazing to see how excited Taylie is about life. I almost can't hold her down she just wants to go and do and be everything she can! I know Brooks will be the same way. Hang on you two you are so close! We sure do think about you lots. Forever Strong Brooks!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys! Thanks for your reminders about how precious life is!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that we finally talked some. You are so very strong! I pray he gets better soon and can have a little break before that last one. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteStephanie Schiess
"Odette's mom" :)
Lisa, great thoughts--so true. I'm getting caught up on posts. Here's another thing cancer cannot do: Break the love and deep connection a parent has with a son! Carpe Diem! ~Uncle Mark
ReplyDeleteAntibiotics are working well and remains strong. recados para orkut
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