What a wonderful time we have had lately as a family. The past 2 weeks have been a blessing because Cristian has been doing so well. He is eating, laughing, playing, everything you would expect a 4 year old to be doing. Let’s not forget about his play buddy, Leena, who is almost inseparable as they run through the house getting along so well. What a wonderful time we have had.
Recently Cristian has been branching out on his TV shows, and discovered “Doc McStuffins” on Disney. He likes the show so much that he wears some toy doctor stethoscope when it’s on and asks to listen to his toys tummy. Today he kicked it up a notch and took his stethoscope to the hospital. Dr. Booboo even had a listen to his own Dr prior to getting treatment.
Following the Dr session, we found out that Cristian blood tests results showed that he was strong enough to start treatments. This means he had a spinal tap and received chemo today. It also marks the start of the final phase before we get to maintenance.
This phase will last 2 months, just like previous phases. Unlike our last phase this one does not include any planned admissions. Cristian will received some hard chemo this time though, which will lower his energy and it is expected to make him loose his hair again. We will be giving medicine at home as well including steroids and chemo via pills and shots. This will be a tough cycle on everyone.
Another aspect of this phase will include his immune system going to near zero. This means that we will be doing our version of isolation for the next 2 months. Our goal will be to stay out of the hospital and just get through this. We ask everyone to pray that our family stays safe and healthy as we go through this last chapter.
Team Cristian 
God bless you and keep you in His love thru out this phase of treatment. Rest in the assurance of His promise of healing for all who ask in His name. We have asked, we have believed so keep the faith. Experience the peace and the love. Know His strength will get you through.
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We lift Cristian and the rest of you up in prayer daily that the Lord bless you through out this time of tribulation. None of you are ever alone. He walks beside you always. I am so thankful that you all had these past weeks to just enjoy… each other, happiness, Mimi, the joyful sound of children’s laughter…etc. We love you and continue to pray. Love to you all.
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How adorable glad he has been having fun that’s awesome for all of y’all. Praying for y’all
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Man I’m so glad it’s the last phase and I pray to God that he gets thru this he’s strong and hopefully stronger than the meds. We’ll be here praying for him and you guys and if y’all need anything just let us know love y’all bunches
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