Faces of Hope

22nd January 2009

Hi friends and family

I have been asked to give you an update on Luke and his leukemia. He left hospital last Friday with a long list of things to do and people to see. A lovely weekend was spent with his family relaxing and being as normal as possible. For the next two weeks Luke will go to hospital on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Chemotherapy. On the last Friday 30th blood tests and a lumber puncture will be done to see how effective the chemo has been. In all probability Luke will return to hospital for a week or two as the last blood tests did not show the progress required. He has been given cortisone and as a result of which is eating like a horse. He has become very withdrawn and is sad and confused, trying to get him to talk about his illness and how he is feeling is near impossible. Madz and Brent will continue to persevere and have decided to bring in some professional help. The other side effects he is experiencing thus far are a very sore stomach and some mouth ulcers. Good hours and bad hours are the order of the day. I will send another email next week of any progress and will continue to do so until we have created Luke’s own blog.