Since my last update, Tristan came home on New Year's eve and was home until last night. It seems that the mega doses of chemo that he had in December, have made him very, very sick. High fevers of 103, sores in his mouth, and throat, that have made it unbearable for him to eat and drink. Everything hurts, he's lethargic and not very happy. Being in the hospital is good because at least he will get hydrated by IV to keep his strength up. They have to check for infection about every couple of days because of the sores in his mouth and throat. Keeping him infection free is of the utmost importance at this time.

They are checking the Bone Marrow Transplant donor bank for a donor, and as soon as they have one, he will probably get the transplant. And that would be best for him, because this will give him a new immune system, since his is compromised. But he will be very sick even after the transplant. It will be like having the flu for a very long time.

As soon as we can find him a laptop, hopefully everyone can send him messages of support, maybe that will help him through all of this and at least raise his spirits, knowing how many people care about him.

If you would like to help, gas cards would be a tremendous help to them, because of all of the trips to the hospital and clinic. Or just keeping them in your thoughts and prayers as you go about your daily life is a tremendous support mechanism. How could it not be with everyone sending the same message throughout the universe.

Charlotte
Tristan's grandmother