Lindsay's Page

Lindsay & Sammy Spring 2009

Welcome to Lindsay's page It has been provided to keep family and friends updated on her battle with Leukemia.

Lindsay was Diagnosed with pre-b ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) on July 3rd 2003. She had been complaining of headaches and had a fever on and off that her doctor couldn't pin to anything. On July 3rd she was in to the doctor again for a fever and he decided to run a CBC at our local hospital. He called us later that afternoon and said Lindsay had Leukemia and we needed to get her to a hospital that night and so began our journey. She is Currently in remission. She does have a chromosome abnormality, but she is standard risk and given a good prognosis. Her treament will be a little more intense, and she is on protocol POG #9905 regimen C. Lindsay, her dad, Bryan, and me..Carine would like to thank everyone who has thought of us or said a prayer for Lindsay. We are thankful from the bottom or our hearts and please pray that Lindsay will be in remission forever! Thank you !
LINDSAY FINISHED CHEMOTHERAPY ON 1-5-06!!!

DID YOU KNOW?
1 out of every 330 children will be diagnosed with cancer (during childhood). Cancer is the number 1 killer amongst children. One option if chemotherapy doesnt work is a bone marrow transplant.
PRETTY UNBELIEVEABLE HUH?






*****In My Daughter's Eyes*****
By Martina McBride



In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about

It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daugter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes

(need I say more!)

Journal

Saturday, June 6, 2009 11:35 AM CDT

Hi Everyone,
Can you believe that I forgot the password to update this site. I guess it has been a while! Sorry for that!

Things are going well. Lindsay just finished up 6th grade with all A's and one B for the entire year. I think the transition from elementary school to Junior High was an easy one for her.

Lindsay is signed up for cheerleading again this summer. Practices will start the middle of July with games beginning after Labor Day. We will then be running crazy again.

Bryan and I are both working, which we are thankful for. We have family and friends that have lost their jobs in recent months. I have been working full time since last August when Lindsay started school. Summer was a challenge making sure Lindsay doesnt' spend it in front of the TV or computer, but I think we have a pretty good plan. :0)

We are trying to plan a Summer vacation to Branson, MO. I have never been there, either has Lindsay. Bryan has been there, but not for years! Praying that works out!! We could really use some FUN time!

Lindsay had her last checkup May 1st, and is doing great on the medical front! Her blood counts are all within normal range, and her NP is very happy with how she is growing into a healthy young lady (*snif* for mom). We have been meeting with a nutritionist during out visits up to Milwaukee to make sure that now Lindsay's body is getting the nutrients it's needs to stay strong. She requires more Vitimin D and calcium that normal because of the treatment she had, but we got it covered....LOL

We have a new member of our family!!! Bryan's sister Wendy and her husband are new parents!!! Madison Faith (Maddy) was born February 26th!! She is adorable and we couldn't be happier to have a new neice!!! Lindsay loves having her own baby cousin to love!!! She sees her twice a week, and LOVES it!!

Well Folks, I am not sure if anyone even checks in anymore, but I had some time so I am now off to find some more recent pictures of Miss Lindsay to post....

Next appointment is in August. We have graduated to every 4 months (as of January '09). I will try to update at least with medical info then............

Love to all,
Carine

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Hospital Information:

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
9000 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997
414-266-2000

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E-mail Author: Cae71@sbcglobal.net

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