PRAISE THE LORD - Beau went home this afternoon.  He had some fever last night and a low grade one today.  They redid his blood work and everything was still negative and his counts were ok.  He has a very runny nose now and appears to be cutting a few new teeth.  We think it has been a combination of a viral bug, runny nose and teeth.  Dr. Grossi said "go home" and if his fever gets above the acceptable level call me. I think he and mommy were both getting tired of the room.  So, we did laps around the nurses station this afternoon; however, he didn't want to walk or ride he wanted mommy to carry him. We finally got him packed up to leave about 3:30 today.  Dr. Grossi said she could give him some triaminic or benadryl for his cold so she started him on that and tylenol when they got home. It seemed to be helping and he ate some pizza for supper and a few MM's.  If his fever stays down tonight and he is feeling well in the morning, he will get to go to the benefit for awhile.  Grammy will bring him back to her house if he needs a morning nap then we can go back to the benefit for a hotdog lunch.  We are so glad he was able to go home today.  He has to report back to the hospital at 7 am on Monday for his CT scan; however, he won't have to stay.  Once they read the scan and see how things are, then they will know what the next step will be.  Job 42 1-2 Then Job replied to the Lord; "I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted."  It's easy to think why Lord, why has Beau had to spend the better part of 3 weeks at the hospital?  The hard thing is to remember God does have a plan for Beau's life.  We wish the road of life was nice and straight but the reality is it is full of curves, bumps and hills.  We know that God can do all things and His plan is best no matter how much we would like to change it sometimes.  So often we get impatient and want to hurry things along but God's timing is never too early or never too late. These last three weeks have reminded us that we must have patience, we must continue to have faith and trust in the Lord.  Beau continues to be our little warrior and continues to show us how strong he is.  He is truly an amazing little boy.  He continues to touch lives everyday.  We - his family - are so blessed.  Thank you for the prayers over the last few days.  Please continue to pray that we will get a good report from his CT scan.  Pray that the fever is gone for good by tomorrow and his appetite will really increase over the next few days.  Thank you Lord for your many blessings and for all the wonderful people all across our great state and country that continue to pray for Beau each day.  God Bless!!
Love, Grammy

Well folks - Beau has one stubborn fever.  He did well yesterday afternoon.  His fever stayed down then it spiked back up during the night to 102.  He did drink his pediasure yesterday and ate a little.  We had hoped he would be able to go home this afternoon and it looked like he would for awhile.  They were making sure he was drinking and his fever was staying down.  He had drunk 3 cans of pediasure.  Well, the next thing we knew it had gone back up.  They gave him tylenol and within 30 mins the fever was back down.  I took him (yes I finally got to go see him) some nuggets and fries.  He ate a little of both. He was walking around in the hall outside his room (I think they were getting a little stir crazy). They took a mask you wear over your mouth and made a hat out of it and he was wearing it on top his precious bald head. He thought it was funny.  His color looked good and he was playing with some bubbles the "bubble lady" brought him.  One of the staff members there always brings him a small bottle of bubbles when she comes to check on him.  I talked to Jennifer about 9:30 and his fever was back up a little.  I guess tomorrow will be another wait and see day.  Psalm 4:1 Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress (fever); be merciful to me and hear my prayer.  Please continue to pray that Beau's fever will once and for all get down to normal and stay there. They still say it's probably a viral bug.  Apparently there is a viral bug going around. We continue to pray the chemo has knocked those tumors down and he will get a good report after his scan on Monday.  Please pray for Jennifer and Parham.  They have spent the better part of three weeks at the hospital and that's not an easy thing to have to do especially when you are working full-time (like daddy) and trying to squeeze in your workdays as mommy is doing.  They really need some time at home.  While you are praying, please pray for Brook.  She's a young lady (teenager) that has leukemia and Jennifer and Beau have become friends with her.  She has been there going on 4 weeks this time.  She and her family could use some extra prayers. And, please give your kids, spouse and loved ones an extra hug and tell them how much you love them.  In the end all that really matters is your family.  Don't take them for granted.  Will keep you update.  As always, thanks so much for your prayers, love and support.  God Bless!!
Love, Grammy 

Good evening everyone!  Beau has had a couple of rough days but has continued to be our little warrior.  The diarrhea has continued.  Jen said they changed 11 diapers last night.  She changed 8 from about 10 this morning until 2 this afternoon.  The nurses were teasing them.  They said they knew when Beau had a dirty diaper because they could smell it all the way out at the nurses station even with the door shut.  It really did smell bad.  Whatever it was that has cause this must be pretty bad to smell like it has.  They hated to give him something for the diarrhea because they wanted whatever it was to get out of his system.  But, finally about 5:30 today they gave him something.  His little bottom was getting so red.  The medicine has helped.  He has only had one dirty diaper since then. and it had a little more consistency to it.  They let him have some liquids today and he's tolerated those well.  He hasn't thrown up any today so that is good.  He's just laid around and watched TV and napped.  He never ceases to amaze me.  He is such a trooper.   We don't know how long he will be in the hospital.  They will just go day by day until he is well.   Proverbs 3:5  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.   We don't know what has made Beau sick.  But we know God has been holding him close in his arms.  We know God has watched over him and taken care of him over these last 8 months.  We know God will continue to watch over him and take care of him in the months ahead.  We placed Beau in God's hands 8 months ago and we have trusted Him to take care of our little warrior.  After all, Beau is God's child - God is his heavenly Father.   He loves him more than we do.   Please pray that the diarrhea will stop and that Beau will be able to eat some solid food tomorrow.  He needs to eat so he can gain those 3 lbs back and then some.  We can never say thank you enough for the continued prayers.  They mean so much to all of Beau's family.  God Bless!!   
Love, Grammy

Good evening all!! Beau was re-admitted to the Children's Hospital today around noon. He continued to have diarrhea and was throwing up off and on this weekend.  Jen called and talked to Dr. Grossi yesterday and they decided to give him his nausea meds yesterday and see how he was doing this morning.  Things had not improved so she took him into the clinic first thing this morning.  They gave him fluids for a couple of hours and decided to re-admit him so they could give him fluids by IV. He had lost about 3 lbs. since last week. They did let him have some pedialite this afternoon.  He slept for a couple of hours.  Ma stayed with him while Jennifer went home to change (he threw up on her) and pack a few things. He was just resting when we called about 7 tonight but he did feel like talking to Kayla. As soon as they get him back on track, he will be able to go back home.  Hopefully in a day or two.  They have scheduled his CT scan for July 30.  We will know then how well these rounds of chemo have worked.  Psalm 27:5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle.  Beau may have hit a few bumps in the road over the last few days but God continues to hold him close in His arms.  He will see him safely thru this.  Please pray that the diarrhea and throwing up will stop.  Pray that he won't get dehydrated and pray that his appetite will come back and he will be able to eat and drink so he can gain those lbs. back.  We thank God for watching over him this weekend.  And, please continue to pray and believe the cancer will be gone when they do the CT scan.  Thanks so much to everyone for your prayers.  Please take a minute to check out the silent auction items.  GOD BLESS!!!  Grammy

Good afternoon all.  Our little warrior went home today.  They still don't have the results back about his yucky bowel movements.  He has had a couple of them today.  If they come back positive, he will be started on antibiotics at home.  He will start his GCSF today and will be taking a couple of other meds at home as well.  He goes back to the clinic on Friday to have his counts checked.  Dr. Grossi told us they will do a CT scan in two weeks.  He has already talked with Dr. Pence (surgeon) and if they see anything that can be removed they will do so, then he will have his last round of chemo here before going to UNC. If they don't see anything (we believe the cancer is gone), then he will have one more round of chemo here then he will go to UNC for his really high dose of chemo and stem cell transplant. So that is where we stand right now medically speaking.  Beau was ready to go home today.  Jennifer got his clothes out and told him he was going home today, wo he decided that he would  put on his hat and started to put his clothes on by himself.  He got his pants on his feet and tried to put his shirt on over his hat and his gown.  He was so determined to get dressed that Jennifer went ahead and dressed him. Jen told him as soon as Miss. Felicia came and unhooked his fluids that he could leave.  He started trying to take off his fluids himself.  He was determined to get out of there.  As soon as she got everything disconnected, he got down, grabbed his crayons and coloring book and pointed to the door and said "Out".  I know he was excited to be back in his house this afternoon.  Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  Over the next two weeks, lets pray without ceasing that the cancer is gone so Beau won't have to go through surgery again. We believe these rounds of chemo have knocked it out and have kept it from growing.  Beau has been such a different child over the last few months. Lets pray he will have a good appetite so he can continue to gain weight and grow strong so he will be ready for his stem cell transplant.  We know he has some tough days ahead.  We praise and thank God for all He has done in Beau's life over the last few months. We are so thankful God has been able to use Beau to touch so many lives.  Please pray for a good turnout at the "All day scrapbooking event" and for the silent auction and that the goal set will be surpassed.  There is still a lot of research that needs to be done before Neuroblastoma is conquered.  Beau's family would like to be able to make a nice donation in his honor to help with this research.  All kids with cancer deserve a good quality of life. We continue to thank God for so many wonderful family members and friends that continue to pray for Beau daily.  These prayers have kept Beau and his family strong.  God Bless.

Love, Grammy