Griff Update

[gunner]

Hey guys,

It's been a while since I updated everyone about Griff. He's had a pretty tough month of treatment just because of all the early Thursday morning bone marrow aspirations and spinal taps. He is handling everything extremely well. He has grown up so much do to this whole experience. He is such a brave little boy. He has gotten to where he tells the nurses where he wants them to stick him with the needles and finger pokers. He barely even whimpers anymore. The anesthesia that they use to put him to sleep for the bone marrow aspirations and spinal tap makes him ill as a hornet.

We've hit a small snag right now. He is in the hospital. He started running a temp last night and I had to bring him over at about 12:00 last night. He's on IV anti-biotics and his fever is dropping. We will prolly only be here another day or so. No big deal.

He is now in full remission. They performed a Minimal Residual Disease lab test on his bone marrow which is a very detailed cell count and analysis. The MRD tells them whether or not he has a very small amount of cancer cells left in his marrow that could go undetected by human eyes. The lab results showed 0% cancer cells. Thanks for all your prayers. Through your petitions to The Master, you are all a part of his healing.

Just a reminder. You can follow along with Griff's progress at his caring bridge website:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/griff ... teorsignin

or you can go to the Caring Bridge website and type "griffithsykes" in the "Visit a Website" search field.

[Jeff]

That is wonderful news. I am sure the fever will be corrected with the antibiotics.

I am truly amazed by the power of prayer from everyone on here and just in general. I will continue to pray for Griff and your family and hope all things continue to go well for you.

[SB]

Thanks for the update, gunner. I have been wondering how he was doing. I will continue to keep Griff and your family in my prayers.

[quackheadbp]

GREAT NEWS GUNNER!!!! I will continue to pray for your family.



Hang in there little buddy!!

[jsherwin]

Excellent. Tell Griff and your mom and dad hello for me.
Ya'll are a great example of perseverance through trials and seeking the Lord in all things.
Thanks for the update

[dannyt]

i will keep the young man in my prayers!

[Buckwabit]

That's great news. I still have to send you guys the package. I've been so busy lately i haven't had time for anything. I'm still available if you guys need anything

Chad Miley

[drako]

Great news Stephan. Power of prayer is amazing. Tell Griff and your dad hello for me. Will continue to pray. Can you PM me your email address please.

[cwink]

Good news for sure.. Still praying..

[Bourbon]

Thanks for the updates and thank God for the miracle. Will keep praying for ya'll.

[DUCKAHOLIC]

God is a great man..........prayers still being sent

[gator]

dude, that's great news!!!

i know the fevers can be worrisome, but as bad as it is to say, it's just part of the "program" and par for the treatment course.

don't know if you remember my little cousin and her own treatment at batson or not, but last week she had her chemo port permanently removed.......

tell griff to just keep on keepin on....

-justin

[mshunter77]

Great to hear that yall can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. More prayers sent.

[teul2]

Great news!

[gunner]

dude, that's great news!!!

i know the fevers can be worrisome, but as bad as it is to say, it's just part of the "program" and par for the treatment course.

don't know if you remember my little cousin and her own treatment at batson or not, but last week she had her chemo port permanently removed.......

tell griff to just keep on keepin on....

-justin

Justin,

That's outstanding news about your little cousin. I understand about the fevers. I've pretty much been told to get used to the idea of being in and out of the hospital.