10/28/2009
by Michael Wells Brady’s MRI and PICC catheter insertion surgery went well. We don’t have the results from the MRI but we’re confident everything will be just fine. Brady is turning into a quite a hit with all the teenagers on the floor and one in particular (Jacklyn). She has been supplying him with homemade double coated chocolate covered Oreos. It’s very cool watching him make a total mess out of eating this. Speaking of eating; we must express our deepest thanks and appreciation to the Mayor and his wife for bringing Sherrie and I a truly delicious pot roast, mashed potatoes, and carrots dinner; Ellen we’ve decided its Uncle Frank and Aunt Ellen from now on!!! While Sherrie and I really enjoyed this home cooked meal I was amazed how much Brady ate. I think he actually ate more than Sherrie and I combined. Thanks again Uncle Frank and Aunt Ellen!!! Brady had a great day with one exception. One of the children at the clinic has come down with chickenpox and Brady will have to start wearing a surgical mask whenever he leaves his room. This fun will start on Sunday and last for 11 to 14 days. I love hospitals!!! Well, we have 4 more days of Chemo and then the waiting begins. We are all hoping to see Brady’s cancer in remission sometime around Thanksgiving. It would truly be a Thankful Day. Well, I think I’m going to try to watch a little of the World Series, so until next time please keep Brady in thoughts and prayers; I truly believe it helps!“8 Years Later—Still No Cure for Pediatric Cancer” is a series of posts revisiting the journal kept by Sherrie and Michael Wells during the cancer diagnosis and treatment of their son, Brady Michael. Hopefully these entires will provide an understanding of the journey families face when dealing with these horrific diseases and of the important work the Hugs for Brady Foundation does.