Billy's Page #15

Fri. 4 Apr. 2003
(photo's Below)
Hello, welcome back to Billy's Page! I can not be more Proud of My Son than I am today, as is Alicia as well. Billy wanted so very much to participate in his school's annual Jog-A-Thon, but we all know that Billy just can't run at this time. This didn't stop him in the least! He did participate in the Jog-A-Thon, and completed the 1 (one) lap, 1/4 mile that he promised himself he could do. Here is a photo of Billy and his "Crutches", along with Coach Wood completing a lap in the Jog-A-Thon! Billy wasn't gonna let this thing called cancer deter him from being a "normal" kid. It took Billy 9 minutes to complete the 1/4 mile lap, but he did finish it and felt a large weight lift off his shoulders. This is such a great obstical for him to surpass, and now he can put it in with the things he thought he "couldn't do".
Here is another one of the photo's of the day's events! Ms. Cartier has joined Billy for the final straight a way!
I want to take a minute to thank all the great people in the "CATH LAB" at All Childrens Hospital and all the others who have pledged over $200 Dollars in Billy's name because he did complete the 1 (one) lap he promised to complete. The donations are used by the PTA at Billy's school, Lakeview Fundamental, for supplies and other needed materials. I do think we may have set a record for the most $$ for 1 (one) lap!! In any case, I am so very Proud of Billy, you can't imagine.
Here is a great photo of Billy in the shade with Mr. Cannon, the Principal of Lakeview Fundamental school. They are pretty good buddies! Billy spent the rest of the day at school with all his class mates and the studies of the day.
Billy was so glad he could spend some quality time with all his friends, and is so very happy to know that they all think of him, and hope that he gets well very soon.
Here is a photo of Billy's class mates today after the Jog-A-Tho, and back to "work"! They are in the middle of a round of Jeopardy, yes, the game!! Who say's school is no fun?!
Any way, Billy had a great day at school. One he won't soon forget, and neither will his Mom and I, and all the other's who had faith in Billy, and his "can do" attitude. Thank you all once again.

Tues. 8 Apr. 2003
Hello, and welcome. Been pretty busy around here the past week or so. Billy had his blood counts checked yesterday, and his platelets were very low, so this morning he is having a transfusion of platelets. He also has physical therapy this afternoon. Alicia is feeling a bit under the weather again, and is trying to squeeze in a Dr. appointment. She is really running herself down. I managed to get the house painted on Fri. and Sat., and Alicia and I are getting the grounds ready for some new plantings. Everything looks Great !!*wink*!!

Fri. 11 Apr. 2003
Glad to see you made it back *wink*. Billy is enjoying the day at school with all his friends. Today was class picture day, and Billy wasn't gonna miss it! He has been doing pretty well since his last chemo., He hasn't gotten the dreaded fever as of yet. His Dr. said it was OK to put off his next chemotherapy session a couple days since his next session would start on the 18th, Billy's Birthday. Billy will start on Monday instead. Thanks Dr. *wink*!

Mon. 14 Apr. 2003
I hope this entry finds you all in good spirits. Billy has had a wonderfully restful time at home since his release from ACH. We went out to dinner last night to one of his favorite places, Sweet Tomatoes! He ate very well, and is looking forward to his next dinner out which will probably be on his Birthday, Friday. He want to go to Outback Steak house!! Which is his second most favorite!! We are expecting his Uncle Juani (Alicia's Brother) to come up from Miami for the weekend, and Billy's Birthday. Billy is really looking forward to his visit.

Billy will be having his blood counts checked again tomorrow, and then he'll be attending school to listen to the guidance counselor from the school he'll be attending next school year, Junior High (middle school)! Billy will be in the 6th grade, at Southside Fundamental Middle School. They will be discussing the up coming school year, and what to expect. Billy also has a date with his physical therapist tomorrow as well!! He is doing really well, and is really getting around quickly on the crutches *wink*

Fri. 18 Apr. 2003
Happy 11th Birthday Billy!
Today is Billy's 11th Birthday, on behalf of Alicia (Billy's Mom) and myself, I would like to say, " We Love you so very much Billy, we hope this day finds you feeling well, and in good spirits". We want to wish you the happiest of Birthdays, and know that you are the Love of our lives, and will always be. We Love you so very much Son, Happy Birthday.

Hello All! I would very much like to thank Annie B. from Puerto Rico, and all of the people in "Circulo de oracion Servidores de Cristo" for the most generous gift we received today in the mail, we certainly can't thank you all enough, but be assured that we are genuinely appreciative of your thoughtfulness. THANK YOU!

You know I had to get some photo's up here for all to see. Billy's counts were too low to have a crowd around him, so Alicia, Juani (Billy's Uncle) and I went out to Outback Steak house for dinner, and came home for some Cake and Ice cream! Here are a couple photo's, Billy and Juani, and the man of the day himself!

Mon. 21 Apr. 2003 (727-898-7451 Room # 262 bed B)
Hello all, welcome back to Billy's page. Well, we had a great couple weeks out of the Hospital, and never saw the dreaded "fever". Billy had a wonderful Birthday although he was unable to be with his friends because of his condition. Billy's Uncle did come up from Miami, as you know, and made his Birthday special (Thanks Juani). Billy even had a chance to go to the Putt-Putt golf course for a round of golf!

Billy was admitted to the Hospital this morning for his next round of chemotherapy (5 days if all goes well). Everyone there was glad Billy had some time off, and didn't get sick this time. Alicia and I are also feeling much better, but Alicia did have a terrible time with her illness. We did manage to get the house done, and all the tree's pruned as well *grin*! If anyone can get me a GREAT deal on about 500 sq. ft. of St.Augustine sod let me know!! LOL!! Well, gotta make a run to the recycleing site to drop of all the trimmings from the yard!! Be well.

Wed. 23 Apr. 2003 (727-898-7451 Room # 263 bed B)
Yes, Billy changed rooms, or should I say...we had his room changed. After the terrible time Billy had with his last experience with a sick (infectious) room mate, we decided to change rooms when another child with a cough was placed in with Billy. We just refuse to accept that this "has to be". We all got very sick from the previous sick room mate, and Alicia is STILL taking anti-biotics. We didn't want to be too forceful but, they understood our position. I couldn't stand to see Billy in that state of sickness again. We wouldn't want Billy to be placed in the same room with another child if Billy was infectious. Soooooooooooo, we're in another room for the rest of the stay (at least Saturday).

Billy received a very nice ( BIG ) trophy for his 2nd place finish in his Jog-A-Thon!! He also won a couple tickets to Sea World (Orlando), and a bunch of other cool things that came in a nice basket! Thank you all for helping Billy through this, and to all those associated with the Jog-A-Thon, thank you too!!

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