A couple of years back my son, after three months of brutal chemotherapy treatment was given the all-clear from cancer. Whilst he was fortunate it was Hodgskins Disease and relatively survivable, it was still enough to scare the pants off him. And me. Of course his Mum had kittens but that’s to be expected from any mother learning her child is stricken with a serious illness.
Yet despite the initial all-clear, our champion has undergone regular post treatment check-ups, as his body slowly recovered from the trauma. These tests have provided mixed results with some indicators being satisfactory(blue) and others not so (red).
Yesterday however his most recent test showed all 'blue' results for the first time since treatment. So finally it can be stated with confidence he has achieved full recovery, a cause for much relief for him and quiet celebration within the family. Hallelujah.
Good news worth going wild over and last night I consumed not one, but two glasses of red wine ! It was a beautiful blue day for our much loved son, so here’s a phone-video I’ve dedicated to him, shot late last year. It’s 4.3MB and opens in Quicktime.
Image enlarges-courtesy of bigfoto
G'day; that's great news for ya all :-))
FWIW I can't seem to get the vid to play; not usually a prob - not sure if it's my end or yours.
Cheers,
Posted by: Ian | April 21, 2006 at 04:26 AM
Thanks Ian. Everything seems okay here with vid. If anyone else has a problem, let me know and I'll upload it again.
Posted by: adrian | April 21, 2006 at 05:56 AM
Adrian - having problems here too... bit early for a glass of red - but would like to share the celebration.
Posted by: The Old Blue Truck | April 21, 2006 at 06:02 AM
Okay, I've uploaded again. Should be right now.
Posted by: adrian | April 21, 2006 at 06:25 AM
wonderful news! congratulations.
Posted by: cream | April 21, 2006 at 07:53 AM
blue rules
Posted by: third cat | April 21, 2006 at 11:34 AM
Congrats and best wishes.
Posted by: Guy | April 21, 2006 at 01:15 PM
That's great news Adrian. Wishing him a "blue" future!
Posted by: Kim | April 21, 2006 at 02:50 PM
Aren't you supposed to be sad when you've got the blues?
Howlin' Wolf lied to me.
Congratulations.
Posted by: Dirk Thruster | April 21, 2006 at 05:20 PM
A real chip off the blue block got to love those ANTI BODIES.
Posted by: URBAN INSENCE | April 21, 2006 at 11:16 PM
Here's hoping it will be blue skies for all of us thus forth, I feel your relief Adrian. I cannot begin to imagine what it must be like for a parent to go through this. I'm so happy for your boy, it just brings me to tears - 'congratulations' is just not enough. Thanks for sharing Adrian.
Posted by: ab | April 22, 2006 at 01:27 AM
Nice blue report.
Posted by: joann | April 22, 2006 at 04:14 AM
On behalf of my son thanks for all the acclaim folks. He'll really be chuffed to hear of your thoughtful sentiments.
Yes Dirk, it's ironic the condition 'blue', usually associated with the blues and depression, can also be used in a positive context. In the same vein, take Coldplay's scorching hit, 'Yellow'. That colour usually denotes joy and happiness. Yet whilst primarily a love song, I've always considered it's 'yellow' refers to cancer and loss. In fact the song was used to promote the Anti-Cancer Council Of Victoria's annual Daffodil Day, to raise money for cancer research.
Much appreciated ab, I hope things are improving for your boy too and you're getting some overdue rest. Have faith.
Posted by: adrian | April 22, 2006 at 05:56 AM
That is awesome news. Give him a big hug from me....he's a hottie :P
Posted by: Steph | April 22, 2006 at 11:01 AM
After going through so much, such news is just great.
Best wishes to him and all concerned.
Is he a hottie? Have you put a picture of your dead cute son up on the site and I missed it?
Posted by: Major Anay | April 22, 2006 at 11:25 AM
What else can I do but wish your son (and both of you Adrian) nothing but "Bright, Bright, sun shiney days..."
Kids coming back from this type of trauma belong in the Hero category I believe, they have so much courage (and fortitude) inside of them... I'm just speaking of my experiences with Camp Quality Kids...
I'm glad to hear your news mate.
Cheers
Posted by: Belongum | April 22, 2006 at 12:29 PM
Thanks Adrian, my son will (hopefully) grow out of his condition & y'know I could've got that rest, but now I've forgotten how to sleep!
Thanks for your kind thoughts Adrian.
Posted by: ab | April 23, 2006 at 12:09 AM
Will do Steph and thanks.
Sorry Anya I haven't posted any images. Maybe one day I will, posing together, and you can see the strong likeness, heh, heh...sorry couldn't resist that
Belongum, thanks and well done with Camp Quality. I'm impressed.
Not at all ab, I can easily relate to your situation.
Posted by: adrian | April 23, 2006 at 07:04 AM
My best wishes to you both Adrian. Good news deserves a glass or two of plonk! I'll have one with you in spirit.
Posted by: Gibbo | April 23, 2006 at 07:13 PM
Great News Adrian. Please pass on our best wishes to your family. Also - I couldn't download the video either.....
Cheers.
Posted by: ymmoT | April 26, 2006 at 10:52 AM
Real tough for a parent whose kid gets sick. Doesn't seem right. Great news that things worked out.
Posted by: OccasionalReader | April 28, 2006 at 03:24 PM