Sunday, March 1, 2009

The Wish Was AWESOME!

We all had a great time on the Make a Wish trip. As you can see from the previous posts the boys were really treated special on this once in a life time trip. We can't begin to thank both Make a Wish and Midwest ISO (the company that sponsored Drew's wish) enough for their gift and all the careful planning that went along with it. Thank you! Here is a video from the trip.

Friday will be an interesting day for us.....we're meeting with Drew's oncologist, Dr. Neglia to discuss our options come the end of March. Since we have been through Chemo twice, we're assuming that he'll point us in the direction of radiation plaque therapy. In preparation for that possibility we have reached out to Dr. Olsen (Drew's original eye doctor now in Atlanta) to see if they'd be willing to see him if that would be our path. He wrote us back at 12:30 am telling us to come on down. We don't like the fact that we may have to travel but we'll do whatever it takes to get past this. Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers!





7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Awesome slide show of your trip..love the picture of drew lounging in the sun in the lounge chair.

Can't wait to hear all about it. So glad you guys had a great time.
Thanks for the update today as well, we know it is a tough decision on which path to go with the next treatment but you guys are strong and will undoubtably make the best choice for Drew.

We are thinking of you all and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. can't wait to see you guys real soon.

Love Uncle Joe, Aunt Rochelle, Josh and Luke

Anonymous said...

Great video! Love all the pics of Jack in the Time to Fly shirts. :) Looks like you all had a fantastic time on the cruise.

I got to sit in the captain's chair of the Wisconsin Ducks when I was 8 ... doesn't really compare to a cruise ship though, does it?

I will be thinking about all of you on Friday when you go to see Dr. Neglia. You are an amazingly strong family! Keep it up.

Take care, Jackie Lee Stone

Marj Groseth said...

Great video. My eyes were filled with tears the entire time. I am SO happy you had a such an amazing experience. I can't think of a family that deserves it more! Good luck!

Anonymous said...

We loved watching the video of your vacation. Yoiu can tell it was a lot of fun for you all. I am so glad you were able to get away and spend time together. Wishing you the best on Friday when you go meet with the doctor.
Tom, Holly, Jake, Brett

Anonymous said...

Lots of smiles when we watched the video. What a great experience for all. We are praying and wishing and hoping and hoping and wishing for a bright side to your appointment with Dr. Neglia, Friday. We will be waiting for your call.
All Our Love Always

Anonymous said...

Great video - glad you all had fun and got some well deserved R&R!

In support of you
JoAnne, Keith, Logan and Jenna Kroeker

Georgian Gross said...

Heidi, Tony, Jack & Drew,
My prayers and thoughts have been with you during this time of tribulation. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through and I admire the strength and courage shown by you - I am certain you are relying on the power of God and God definitely will take care of you.

I am always here to help if there is anything I can do - please just ask As I told mom last night her family is my family and we need to come together and fight this battle.
With my love and prayers, Georgian