|
BEAU'S BUSINESS
Updates from May 19th, 2007 thru July 12th, 2006
|
|
Thursday, July 12, 2006 - 9:30 am Beau Diddley - Hey
guys its me Beau Diddley. I'm at the hospital and Grammy said I could say hi to you guys. Momma has gone to
get her hair cut so Grammy is stayin with me. Momma says I been doin good with my medicine. It made me a little
sick a couple times but it wasn't bad. I been feelin good. I had some citment the other night. My line
came undone and my chemo started leaking. All the nurses were runnin round like a bunch of crazy people gettin it fixed
and cleanin me me up. Don't know why they were so cited it. They been doin all this work outside my window this
week. There's been two big tractor thingys outside my window diggin and pushin dirt around. The guys have
these orange vest with their names on the back. Mr. Toby drives the big cat tractor with the long arm scooper on it.
Mr. Pedro drives the big tractor thing with a great bit scooper on the front. This mornin they were right under my windor.
Mr. Toby was was coopin up the dirt and puttin it in the back of the big red truck. I could see right in the truck when
he dumped the dirt in it. The truck would shake and move when the dirt hit it. Now Mr. Toby is taking his scooper
and is diggin up the sidewalk and street. Its sooo cool. He takes the edge of the scooper and breaks up the side
walk. He makes lots of noise. Mr. Eddie comes to see if they are doing the work right. I wanted Grammy to
take me outside to watch them but she said I better wait on momma. Yesterday Bri and Auntie Kelly came to see me.
Kayla was here so we all played with the bubbles. Grandma and Grandad Miller were here too. All my family comes to see
me every day when I'm here. Auntie Julie came and took Kayla home with her. I wanted her to stay but she hadda
go cause it was gonna storm. Grammy stayed with me while momma went somewhere. Daddy came after he fed the big
dogs. He gave me some of his fries. Pa came to see me this mornin. He calls me "Govner".
He has a scratchy beard. I'm gettin kinda sleepy now. My nurse gave me some stuff so I won't get sick.
Sometimes it makes me sleepy. Think I'll take a little nap til momma gets back. Thanks for prayin for me guys.
I know they are working cause I'm doin so good. I love you guys. See ya later dudes!! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 6:30 pm - Grammy - Good
evening all! Our little warrior checked into PCMH today for his next round of chemo. He went to the clinic this
morning to have his counts checked and everything was where it needed to be so they checked in around noon. He received
some fluids this afternoon and they started his chemo around 5:30. His chemo this time will be given over 4 days.
He will receive them for a few hours a day instead of around the clock. He did nap for a little while this afternoon
but by the time Kayla and I got there he was wide open. Some construction work was being done right out side his window.
Grandad & Grandma Miller were there so Beau sat on Grandad's lap and watch the front end loader and other machine
move the dirt around. It kept him occupied quite awhile. Auntie Nay called and when Beau hear the music of the
cell phone ringing he started dancing and jumping on the bed. He wasn't still at all after that. When his
nurse came in to get him ready for his chemo, he got mad and at first didn't want him to touch him. After a few
minutes he was fine and Chris was able to hook him up. He was going to the playroom at 6 to play. Chris added an extension
to his line so he could go play and have a good time. Beau has done so well over the last few weeks. He was able
to go to the zoo and to the river several times. He looks like he's growing and he is most definitely strong especially
when he gets mad. He has been so blessed and we know it is because of the continued prayers of so many family and friends.
God hears and He listens. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit
of power, of love, and self-discipline. July 17th will be 8 months since we started this
journey. The first few hours after we heard the news was scary. But once the initial shock was over, we laid it
at God's feet and our faith rose above the gloom, doom and despair. We did not let our fear rob us of our faith.
We believed God would heal Beau and that is how we have lived each day. We've stood our ground, faced each "bump
in the road" secure in the knowledge that Beau was God's child and He was holding him close in His arms.
God will heal Beau in His time. He has used Beau to touch so many lives. Beau has ministered to so many people
and he doesn't even know it. God has been good. We know there will be some hard days ahead when Beau
has his stem cell transplant but we are secure in the knowledge God will be there with us every step of the way. Please
pray Beau will tolerate this chemo as well as he has the others. We pray he doesn't get sick and will continue to
eat well and grow strong. Thanks so much to everyone for continuing to pray for Beau and his family.
There are appreciated more than you will ever know. God Bless!! Sunday, July 8, 2006 4:00 pm - Beau Diddley - Hey
guys it's me again. My daddy is restin cause my momma said he ate a bug, so momma had to stay home with me from
work today, I don't know why she likes to go to work anyways. I went to see Dr. Grossi at the clinic on Friday.
My red blood count was low - still don't know how it got low. I'm not leaking anywhere. I hadda go to
the AMU and get a transfusion. I didn't wanna be still. Grammy called and momma couldn't talk to her cause
I was fussing. I heard momma say Kayla was with Grammy so I fussed till she called her back so I could talk
to Kayla. I was just listening to Kayla talk - you know she talks a lot. I wasn't sayin anything so she said
"hey Beau you there talk to me so your counts are low" I like listening to her talk. She's
funny. Yesterday, we went back to Grandad's and Grandma's place at the river. There was a parade
in Bath. Wonder why they call it bath? I didn't see no body taking a bath. Didn't see no bathtubs
lying around either. Till the big storm came. The wind started blowing. They had to grab me and Kayla up
and run in the house. It stormed and rained really bad. It was kinda scary. It finally stopped raining and
we had fun watching the parade, Me, Kayla and Bri got lots of candy. Today me and mommy are just hangin out,
while daddy sleeps. Momma has to work tomorrow. Gezz I don't understand why she likes to go so much.
I'm gonna stay with Ma tomorrow. I gotta go back to see Dr. Grossi on Tuesday. If those red counts are back
up - guess they will be if I don't leak no more, I'll have to go to the Peds floor to start my next round of yucky
medicine. At least I get to go to the playroom and see all my friends there. It sure has been a fun week. On no
I think I hear my daddy. Better go. Thanks for all the prayers. Momma says that is why I'm doing so
good. I love you guys. Later dudes!! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, July
6, 2007, 6:15 am - Beau Diddley -- Hey guys it's me Beau Diddley again!! Momma's sleepin and daddy's in the
shower. I've had the coolest week. I gotta go ride on my grandad's boat and watch the fireworks one night.
The next day I gotta go back to the river and play all day. Momma bought me this little blow up pool and this thingy you sit
in and float in the water. Dr. Grossi said I could go in the water just couldn't get my thing I get my medicine
in wet. Momma got the pool so I could play in it cause I couldn't get in the river and play like the rest of the kids.
But you know what? The pool floated so I sat in it and floated in the river. It was sooo cool. I gotta put my
legs in the river though cause I sat in the little floated thing and floated too. We ate lots of food and just had fun all
day the 4th. Yesterday, momma, Auntie Julie, Essie, Kayla, Grammy and me went to the zoo. We hadda ride a long
time so Kayla and I played while we were riding. I got mad a couple times but we finally got there. Me and Kayla hadda
ride in the strollers cause we hadda walk a lot. We saw all kinda animals. A horse that had stripes. Momma called it a zebra.
There were lions, elephants, giraffes, all kinda monkies. One had a red hinny. He was funny. One was really big and
black and looked kinda like a person. He had big hands and feet. Momma called him a gorrilla. We saw birds, and snakes,
and this big animal with a horn on his nose, big big bison and a great big deer with these awesome horns. My daddy woulda
like to hunt him. We saw a snake crawlin cross the path. A man picked him up and held him. He said he was a nice snake.
Essie, Kayla and Auntie Julie touched him. The lady that worked there said put him back in the woods. That silly snake
came right back on the path. Guess he didn't wanna be in the woods. Me and Kayla got a little play deers to take
home with us. It was a really cool day. Today I gotta go see Dr. Grossi again. He wants to check them blood count things
again. I got a little tired yesterday. Momma said my blood might be low. How does it get low? I
don't got no leaks so how doses it get out? I don't understand some of this stuff. Hey I hear daddy gettin outta
the shower. Better go. Hope you guys hadda a fun week too! Love you so much!! Later dudes Tuesday, July 3, 2006 - 10 pm -- Good evening
and Happy 4th of July from Beau and all his family. We have so much to be thankful for this 4th. Not only do we
live in a country where we are fortunate to have our freedom, we live in a town with a wonderful Children's Hospital who
is staffed with some very wonderful doctors, nurses and support staff. We'd like to say thank you to each of them for
all they have done for Beau. They have taken such good care of Beau over the last 8 months. Eight months!!
Can you believe it has been 8 months since we started this journey. It has been filled with ups and downs but more ups
than downs. We thank God everyday for the many blessings he has given us. Beau is such a wonderful little boy
who has brought so much joy to all his family and friends. He's touched so many lives and blessed so many people
and God isn't thru using him yet. He never ceases to amaze me. He is doing great this 4th. He went to the
clinic yesterday. His counts had dropped and were on their way back up. They are still low but he got the OK to
have some fun for the 4th. He'll go back to the clinic on Friday to get them checked again. We'll find
out then when he has to report back for his next round of chemo. Jennifer worked again last night so he spent part
of yesterday and today with his Ma at her house. He was having a great time playing when we went to pick him up today.
He had on his camouflage hat and pants on and was running around every where. When Jen put him in the car he was
hollering by and waving as hard as he could at Ma. We stopped to pick up Kayla from daycare and as soon as he realized
we were pulling into the parking lot he started calling "Kaylie, Kaylie". He calls her Kaylie. His little
face lit up and a big smile appeared on his face when he saw her and he hollered "hey Kaylie" and patted the other
car seat for her to climb on in with him. Those two do love each other so much. Tonight, Beau, Momma and Daddy
are at Grandad and Grandma's at the river watching the fireworks in Bath from Grandad's boat. Tomorrow
they will head back to the river to hang out with family and friends. Beau has a new hat and swim trucks and lots of 50+ sunscreen
to take with him. Thursday, Momma, Auntie Julie, Auntie Essie, Kayla and Grammy are heading to the Zoo in Asheboro to
see all the animals. Beau and Kayla are excited so we pray for good weather and a safe trip. Mathew
18:4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest
in the kingdom of heaven. Beau has shown us all how to be strong, brave and courageous. Just
go spend one day on Peds 2West and you will see all the kids there are brave and strong. Beau has shown us it doesn't
matter how young or how small you are God can use you. Hug your kids, your grandkids, your spouse, all your family
members today. Tell them you love them and just enjoy being with them this 4th. Then thank God for all the good
He has done for you and all He will do for you in the future. God Bless!!! Monday,
July 2, 2007 - Beau Diddley - Hey guys it's me again Beau Diddley. My daddy is gettin ready for work. Momma had
to work again last night. She traded or somethin with somebody. She's gonna get me this mornin and take me to the clinic.
Gotta give them some of my blood so they can check my counts - whatever that is. Then I'm gonna go to Ma's house and
spend the afternoon when we finish. Momma's gotta work again tonight and she needs to sleep. Geez whats up with her workin
so much. I heard her tell Grammy this is the last night she's gonna work then she goes back to days so I'll be stayin
with Ma more. We didn't do much this weekend. We went to eat Saturday night and then to feed the dogs. A big
big rain came and daddy got stuck in the dog pens under the shelter. It was rainin and rainin and he he just hadda stand
there. I wanted to roll the window down and talk to him and momma kept saying no Beau don't roll that window down
we'll get wet. He finally got back in the truck and he was a little wet. It was cool sittin in the truck watchin
the rain come down. On no I hear daddy better go. Talk to you later dudes. Love ya!! Saturday, July 1, 2006 - Beau Diddley - Hey guys it's me Beau Diddley. Haven't talk to you in a long time. Mommy hadda work last night and she's tryin to sleep. Hey who wants to sleep all day. There is too much to do. I thought I'd say hey to you guys. You know I hadda go to the hospital for that yucky medicine. It won't so bad. I felt pretty good while I was there. I gotta a little sick a couple of times but most of the time I was good. I gotta go to the playroom a lot. We painted and made stuff. Some of my friends were there and we played. I hadda go back one day this week to get some fluids - that's what mommy called it. She was sick one day and she told Dr. Grossi she musta gave me her bug. I didn't see no bug. Wonder what kind it was. If it was a bug I coulda play with it - couldn't I. I gotta see Kayla this week. We went to Wally World. Mommy made me ride in my stroller somein about some germs she didn't want me to be close to. What is it with these bugs and germs? Grammy pushed me and we did wheelies all thru the store. Momma got me some golf clubs so Kayla and me were trying to play with them while we were ridin. We kept throwin the balls down and they were rolling everywhere. Momma finally took them away from us. I guess she and Grammy were tired of chasin them. Ma took me to lunch yesterday and then I went to her house to play. We had fun. Momma had to rest cause she was gonna go to work. She sure likes to go a lot. Daddy came and got me after work. Don't know what I'm gonna do today. I gotta go I hear somethin. Talk to you soon. Love you guys! __________________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, June 27, 2006 -- Grammy - Good afternoon!! Our little
warrior ended up with a little "bug" late last night and threw up right much during the night. Daddy was home
alone with him since mommy was working. They made it thru the night. To be on the safe side, Dr. Grossi admitted
him to the AMU and he received fluids so he would not get dehydrated. They checked all his counts while he was there
and they are still good. He will go back to the clinic on Monday to have them rechecked. He must have been feeling
better when they left the hospital around lunch time because he wanted "fries". He slept most of the time they
were at the hospital but Jennifer was hoping he would go back to sleep when they go home so she could rest a while.
Other wise, he has continued to do well. 1 Chronicles 28:20 - Be strong and courageous, and
do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. Beau
continues to be strong and courageous. And, we continue to thank God for our precious
little one. As always, thanks to everyone for your continued prayers. God Bless!! ________________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, June 25, 2006 - Grammy - Good evening!
Our little warrior is doing great. He finished up his chemo a little earlier than expected Saturday so Daddy and Beau
headed home before mommy got off work. He continues to be wide open. Jennifer worked yesterday so Daddy and Beau had
a "guys day". They didn't do much just hung out at home. Jennifer and Beau just rested today - rather
Jennifer tried to rest but Beau wanted to be a busy body. They were supposed to go to the Kinston Indians baseball game
with Granddad & Grandma Miller but it was rained out so they went out to eat instead. Beau's counts will probably
start dropping toward the end of the week. It's usually a week after he finishes chemo when they drop. He goes into the
clinic on Friday to get them checked so we will find out then how things are. Looks like it will be a quiet week
- praise the Lord. Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. We have peace
in our hearts because we know God is taking care of Beau. We are so thankful for all He has done in Beau's little
life and so thankful that He has been able to use Beau to touch so many lives. We pray that Beau will continue to stay
strong, eat well and gain weight so he will be ready for the hard road he'll face during the stem cell transplant.
We pray for continued strength for Jennifer and Parham as they work and take care of our little warrior. We continue
to thank God for all of you that have worked so hard putting on fund raisers, all of you that take care of Beau at the clinic
and in the hospital, for all of you who continue to lift him up in prayer each day. We are so blessed. GOD BLESS!! _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, June 23, 2006 - Grammy - Hello all!
Beau finishes up his chemo today. He continues to amaze everyone. He has done so well with his chemo this time.
Twice he's gagged a little and thrown up but other wise he has been wide open. His nurses have all comment on how
well he is doing. He's been to the playroom every time it's open and plays in his room when it's not.
He's painted and ended up with blue paint on his little bald head twice. His nurse came in and was like what is wrong
with Beau's head. It was blue paint. Jen has him riding on his IV pole now. He stands on the foot part and
holds on while she pushes him. It's easier than carrying him and pushing the pole. Kayla and I stayed with
him last night while mommy and daddy took care of somethings. He wanted out of his bed and then out of his room. So
here we went with riding on the IV pole around and around the nurses station. Kayla had on his "train engineer"
hat and scarf and Beau in his blue gown and camouflaged shoes. They laughed and giggled. Beau would get off and
start running His lines aren't as long this time so he can't get too far from the IV pole. He was
running as fast as his little legs would go with Grammy pushing the pole trying not to turn it over and catch him before
he pulled his line out. Of course Kayla was in front of him going as fast as she could. Thank God Peds 2 West has such
wonderful nurses, assistants and doctors. They don't mind the kids playing in the hall. They all laughed and
played with them and couldn't believe Grammy wasn't flat on her face in the floor. You would never know anything
was wrong with him other than his bald head. All the prayers going up for him are working mightly. He will be
heading home tonight. He will finish is chemo around 5:30. Jennifer gets off work around 7 so as soon as she gets
back to the room they will head home. Thursday, June 21, 2006 - Grammy - Good evening
everyone! Beau checked into the Children's Hospital yesterday morning and had a surprise waiting for him.
The Chidlife folks had a birthday party for him. They had a birthday cake and presents for him. It was such
a nice surprised and Beau really enjoyed himself. They are such a wonderful group of people and the Children's Hospital
is lucky to have them. He got started on his chemo late in the afternoon. This round is the one where he gets two
drugs 72 hrs. non-stop. The other drug was for 6 hrs for 2 days. He kept wanting to go outside and hit his ball
so after supper Jennifer and Parham took him outside IV pole and all to a grassy area and he hit his ball.
Jennifer said he was wide open all day and it was about 10 last night before they could get him to wind down and go to bed.
He slept well last night. He threw up a little first thing this morning but has been ok since then. He went to
the playroom three times today and Kayla came and played this afternoon. They always have fun being silly together. A
special dog came to visit this evening so he got to go see him. He didn't want much of anything to eat or drink
but finally late this afternoon he drank some tea, ate a few fries, a few bites of hamburger and a few bites of a nugget.
He kept wanting to go back outside so they were going to try to take him out so he could hit his ball. He is scheduled
to wrap up his chemo around 6 pm Saturday night and should head home shortly after that. All the nurses on duty came
by his room to see him today and they all said he had grown in the 21 days he had been gone. He put on a little show
this morning for Dr. D, Diane and the staff. He was dancing in his bed and being a silly boy. Beau continues to
be our little warrior, so strong and brave. He is such a blessing and a joy to be around. We continue to pray
he will do well with his chemo and that it is knocking the tumors down once and for all. We pray for continued
strength for Parham and Jennifer as they continue to work and tend to Beau. We thank you all for continuing to pray
for our little warrior. God Bless! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, June 20, 2006 - Beau Diddly - Hey guys!
My daddy left for work early and momma is in the shower. She said I gotta go back to the hospital today for some more
of that medicine. Yuck! I been havin so much fun since I left the hospital last time. I been spending time with Ma and
playing with Kayla. You know I had a birthday party last weekend. It was so cool. Lots of family came and my little
cousins. I gotta gator - no not the animal one of them things you ride in. I rode my cousins around. I wanted daddy to
ride but he wouldn't fit. I gotta a tractor and a tricycle too. Know what. Momma can't put her car
in the garage cause of all my cars and stuff. I was havin so much fun playin at my party I didn't wanna open presents.
Finally, I let momma open them so I could go drive. Yesterday, momma, Ma, cousin Haley, Auntie Julie, Kayla and Grammy
took me to Logans for my birthday. I ate them good rolls and mac and cheese. Me and Kayla laughed and made silly faces.
I had my hat on. I gotta wear it when I go outside cause I don't got no hair now. Anyway, everybody tried on my hat.
They looked so silly cause it didn't fit them. I wanted Kayla to come home with me but Grammy's air thing at home
wasn't workin so they hadda go wait on the man to fix it. Kayla said next time Beau. She promised to come see me at the
hospital today. Momma says I gotta stay there the rest of the week. Oh well, I can go play in the playroom and see my
friends there. I miss some of my nurses too. I hear momma comin but go. Thanks for all the messages and birthday
wishes. I love you guys. Thanks for prayin for me. I heard Grammy say I have been wide open whatever that
means. She says it's cause of all the prayers. God's really takin care of me. That's cool isn't. Love
you guys!!! Monday, June 18, 2006, Grammy - Good evening all!
Praise God I can say there isn't much news. Beau continues to do so well. They spent some time with Grandaddy
Hugh and Grandad Miller on father's day and just hung out at home the rest of the time. Jennifer
is working tonight so she and Beau slept late this morning. She spent the rest of the day getting things done
at home. Ma and cousin Haley came to stay with Beau until daddy could get home from work. Tonight will be
a "guys" night. Tomorrow Beau will officially be 2 yrs. old. These past 2 yrs have flown by so quickly.
We thank God everyday for bringing such a special boy into our lives. Psalm 126:3 The Lord has
done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Words cannot express how much Beau
is loved not only by his family but by so many others. Beau will be reporting to PCMH Wednesday, so please pray
he will do well with his chemo this week. Jen never got to rest today so pray she makes it thru tonight and doesn't
get so tired. Please pray the chemo will continue to kill the tumor and it won't grow any between treatments.
Thanks to all that continue to check on Beau daily and continue to pray for him. I say it all the time but the prayers
are what keep us all going. God hears the prayers and Beau is being healed. And, all the while God is using Beau
to touch so many lives. Thank you God for Beau and all you are doing in his life. And, once again, thank you God
for all the wonderful people who love our precious little warrior. God Bless! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, June 16, 2006 - 4:00 pm - Grammy - Well folks
Beau had a great birthday party today. It was held at Paramore Park on Firetower Rd. The play area is under a big
tent like cover and the picnic shelter was covered. It was a warm day but the shade and breeze helped make it comfortable.
Beau got a John Deere gator from his mommy and daddy. They brought it and he road all his cousins around. They gave
it to him at home and he loved it and wanted to ride. He was having a blast and screamed up a storm when they took
him out of it to leave for the party. His party had John Deere theme so of course his cake was "John Deere"
green and yellow with a four wheeler, tractor, gator and another truck on it. We had cupcakes for the kids but some of the
grownups liked them as well. Each cupcake had farm animal on top. He also got a John Deere tractor and
a tricycle so he had plenty to ride. Parham is going to have to build him a garage for all his vehicles. There
was lots of family there and everyone enjoyed visiting and watching the kids play. We had hotdogs with fixins and everyone
chowed down and really enjoyed themeselves. Beau was all over the place playing and driving his vehicles. He was not
happy when it was time to load up everything and go home. It was a wonderful 2nd birthday party and we thank God
for the beautiful day and all the family that came and shared the day with Beau. He is truly blessed with a wonderful
family and extended family. Beau's birthday is next Tuesday so we pray he will have another wonderful day then. Thank
you God for everyone that came today, for keeping all safe as they traveled to the party and for the wonderful
party for Beau. God Bless! Friday, June
15, 2006 - 3:30 pm - Grammy - Happy Friday all! Beau had a good visit at the clinic today. His white/red counts
are back up. His platelets are still a little low but the should go up on their own. They are just taking their time.
Beau will go back into PCMH toward the middle of next week for his next round of chemo. The doctor wants his platelets
up a little more before they start his chemo. He continues to do well. He's ready to go to bed about 9 pm
but is ready to get up and play at 7 am. He is eating good. They went to Cracker Barrell to eat and Jen got a
bowl of mac and cheese. Beau decided he wanted it and ate almost the whole bowl. Jen worked Wednesday night and
made it thru fine. Beau stayed with Ma most of the day yesterday so Jen could sleep and finish up her errands for the
party tomorrow. We pick up his cake this afternoon around 4 and I can't wait to see it. Psalm
126:3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Beau continues
to do great and we praise and thank God for this precious boy. He brings so much joy to his family and all those who
come in contact with him. May we continue to thank God for Beau, for his life, his well being, his healing and speedy
recovery from Neuroblastoma. We thank God for the many people who continue to life Beau up in prayer. We pray
for a beautiful day tomorrow for his birthday party. We pray for safety for family and friends coming from out of town.
Thank you God for your many blessings!! Wednesday, June 13, 2006 3:00 pm -- Grammy - Good
afternoon all! Beau continues to do great. His counts were going up yesterday so we were able to go
to Sam's to buy stuff for his birthday party on Saturday. He is having a John Deer theme for his party so his cake
will be yellow and green with tractors on top. He and Kayla had fun riding in the cart and then walking while we shopped.
His color looks good and he seems to have more energy since he has his blood transfussion. They had a ball at the John
Deere Store. They rode some of the toys they had on display in there. Beau especially like a front end loader they had.
It didn't take them long to have stuff spread out everywhere. Of course, they had their usual nuggets and fries
to eat. Jen said he is doing good so far today. She is working tonight so she tried to sleep in late and hopes
to get him to take a nap this afternoon for a little while. She has been catching up on chores at home. Ma is going
to go stay with him until daddy gets home from work. I continue to be amazed each day at his strength and courage. He
is most definitely a brave little warrior. Psalm 121:7-8 The LORD will keep you
from all harm-- he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. We know God continues to watch over him each day. Beau's strength and courage comes from God and
all the prayers going up for him. He continues to be a blessing not only to us but to so many others even people he
doesn't know. His Aunt Essie (Leslie - but the kids call her Essie) was at her friends house yesterday afternoon.
They went next door to the neighbors house. Hanging on her refrigerator was a picture of Beau from his website.
Leslie did a double take and said that is my nephew. The lady didn't know Beau but someone had told her about him.
She printed his picture and it hangs on her refrigerator. They pray for him daily and keep up with his progress.
We continue to hear stories like these. He is touching so many lives. Yes, God is watching over him daily and
using him mightly. As always, thanks so much to everyone for your prayers. Words can't express what they mean
to us. God Bless!! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, June 12, 2006, 6 am - Grammy - Good
morning all!! Beau checked in to the AMU at PCMH yesterday at noon. He received his blood transfussion
and another medicine to help his immune system. Jen said he woke up at 7 am yesterday morning ready to get up and play.
He has been acting fine just a little tired. The blood transfussion normally does the trick so he will probably be wide
open today. They didn't get out of there until about 8 pm last night. Beau slept for awhile but when he work
up he was ready to "go" so they walked around the nurses station. One of his buddies from the clinic Aaron was also
there getting some blood so they ended up playing ball in the hall. Normally, it's just adults in the AMU so the
nurses loved having the kids there yesterday and seeing them play ball. Beau goes back to the clinic on Friday to have
his counts checked again. Untl then, they will just stay close to home. Jennifer's weekend of working went
well. She was on days this weekend. She said she felt normal for a change. Beau and daddy slept late Sunday
and just hung out around the house until it was time to go feed the dogs. Beau will be two next week so he is having
his birthday party on Saturday at Paramore park. There will be lots of family there so we pray for a nice day.
Colossians 1:9 Since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you
and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will.... We continue to pray for our little
warrior. He has been doing so great and it's because of all the prayers going up for him and because God continues
to hold him tight in his arms. We pray Beau is feeling great on Saturday so he can enjoy his birthday party.
We pray that his counts continue to shoot up quickly. He will start his next round of chemo next week and we pray that
will go well. Jennifer has to work tomorrow night so we pray she gets good rest tomorrow and all goes well tomorrow
night. We continue to thank God for all the wonderful people that love Beau and continue to pray for him. You
have all been a huge blessing to Beau's family. God Bless!! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday, June 10, 2006, 9:30 am -- Good morning all!!
Beau went to the clinic on Friday. As expected his white count was dropping and so was his red count. Jennifer
said she knew his red count was dropping when she got up Friday morning because he acted tired. He had been wide open
every other day. They go back to the clinic on Monday morning to have his counts rechecked. Dr.Grossi went ahead
and reserved a room in the AMU for Monday since he anticipates his red count to still be down. If it is, Beau will have
a blood transfussion. Other than that, he is still doing good. He and Jennifer stay home on Friday and rested.
He played but had a little less energy. They did go with Parham to feed the dogs. Beau loves watching his dad feed his
hunting dogs. Jennifer was supposed to have worked Saturday and Sunday nights but was able to get it changed to days.
Beau stayed with Ma on Saturday morning since daddy had to work as well then the guys hung out at home until mommy got home
from work. James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. We all face trails daily. When you have a child that is sick, you never know when the next trial is going to be or what it will be. Our faith and perseverance has only grown since November. You rearrange work schedules to fit what is happening at the moment. you cancel plans because Beau can't be around people, but you thank God everyday for the precious child he has given us. Even Kayla has learned patience because she can't see Beau but she knows when his counts go up they can play again. They have been talking on the phone each day and you can see how much they love each other. God gave us this precious boy and Beau has blessed this family and so many others in so many ways. God most definitely has a plan for his life and at the age of 2 he is using him mightly. So remember it doesn't matter who you are or how old you are God can use you. We thank God for the many blessings and all he is doing in this family. We pray for Beau that his white and red counts will jump way up quickly and that all goes well with his blood transfussion tomorrow. We pray for Jennifer since she has had to work yesterday and today (two 12 hr. days) and will be with Beau at this hospital tomorrow. We pray Beau will continue to eat well and put on a few more pounds. We also pray for the doctors, nurses and other staff that take care of Beau. May God guide them in all they do!! And, we thank God for all of you that continue to pray for our brave little warrior who continues to be an example to everyone. We love you!! GOD BLESS!! ________________________________________________________________________ Friday, June 8, 2006, 8:20 am -- It's Beau Diddley
again!! My mommy is still sleeping and daddy is gettin ready for work. I don't understand why people like
to go to work. It can't be fun. It's more fun watching Disney channel and playin. I went to my Ma's house
yesterday morning. Daddy said mommy needed to sleep cause she worked the other night. Me and Ma had fun playing together.
We always have fun together. Sometimes we feed the birds. That's cool. Mommy came to get me after lunch. Grammy
was picking Kayla up from school so we stopped at Kayla's school to say hello. I wanted to get outta the car and
go in with Grammy to get Kayla but mommy said no. I hadda stay in the car. Kayla had to stand at the window on
the other side of the car and wave at me. I couldn't even give her a hug. It's because of them counts. She couldn't
get close to me till we know if they are going up again. I was mad cause I wanted to play with her. We waved and blew kisses
at each other. She kept saying hey Beau. I hadda go home and play with mommy. We did get to go with daddy to feed the
dogs. I like watching daddy feed the dogs. They bark and run around. Today mommy said I gotta go to the clinic
and get my counts checked. How do you check them if you can't see them. I can't see them. I can't figure
out where they are. Anyway, if they are back up then I can play with Kayla and do other stuff. I heard mommy say I'm
havin my second birthday party next weekend. That's cool. Lots of cousins and some friends are coming. Oh
no I hear daddy coming better run and hide. Thanks guys for all the prayers and messages. Sometimes they make
mommy cry. She says it cause they are so sweet. Girls they are so silly. Love you!!! Later dudes. _______________________________________________________________________ Thursday, June 7, 2006 -- 6 am -- Beau Diddley!!
Hey guys I'm up early and going strong. Daddy is in the shower and mommy is at work. Just wanted to say hi!
I'm having a great week. I can't go do as much cause of them counts but I'm havin fun at home. Yesterday,
Mommy put my pillows on the floor in the bathroom while she got ready. I played with them and was silly while she took
her shower. I got my toys all over the place. Mommy says you can't walk for all the toys. Grammy came to stay with
me while mommy got her hair cut. I started crying cause I knew my mommy was gonna leave if Grammy was there. Pa sent me some
M's and Grammy let me have some so I stopped crying. Grammy brought some work to do but I wouldn't let her do
it. I stuck my golf ball in one of my toys and it wouldn't come out. I helped Grammy get it out by using my sword. It
took us 30 min. to do it. We went outside and I helped get the mail outta the mail box. We looked at bugs and spiders crawling
around. I found a pine cone and kicked it and throwed it around. It was fun just being outside running around. Grammy said
slow down you gonna fall and hurt your knees. I run good I'm not gonna fall down. Mommy brought me a cheeseburger and
fries home. I kinda like them burgers too. Me and mommy had a quiet afternoon cause she hadda go to work last night.
Can't figure out why she likes to go so much. I hear daddy better go. Love you guys. Thanks for all the messages
I really like them. Later dudes. _____________________________________________________ Wednesday, June 6, 2006, Beau Diddley -- Hey guys!!
My daddy's in the shower and mommy is sleeping. I don't like to sleep late anymore there is too much to do.
I'm feelin real good. It wasn't so bad bein at the hospital last week. I gotta go to the playroom all
the time and hang out. Aaron one of my buddies was there and we played. He's gettin that yucky medicine too. Kayla
came too. My nurses were sooo cool they let me help them when they took my temperature and blood pressure. One day Dr. Grossi
let me keep his stepha what ever you call that thing - you know the thing you listen to your heart with - he let me keep it
and play with it for awhile. I heard mommy and the nurses say I was doin so good with my medicine. I was glad to come
home and see gabby and my toys. Me and mommy just be hangin out at home. She says I have to be careful this week cause my
counts are dropping. What's that? I don't see nothing droppin off me. I think its got something
to do with my blood. Is it droppin off? I don't understand that stuff. We have gone to feed the dogs
and I did get to go to Ma's house for awhile yesterday and play and we had fun. Mommy had to sleep cause she worked.
She bought me some nuggets yesterday when she picked me up. I talked to Kayla on the phone. She's funny. She
kept sayin hey Beau whatcha doin in. She can't come over right now cause of them counts. Grammy is coming
to see me this morning cause mommy's gotta get her hair cut. Grammy said she was bringing me more M&Ms. Yeah!
I heard daddy gettin outta the shower. Gotta go. Mommy said lots of you been sending me messages and they are
so cool. I really like them when she reads them to me. I got so many friends, I love you guys wish I could
see you all everyday. Love you!! Later dudes. _________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, June 5, 2006 - 6:00 am -- Grammy --
Good morning all! Hope your week is going well. Not much to report thank the Lord! Beau and mommy had a
quiet day at home yesterday. Beau has decided he wants to get up early now every morning and he's ready to hit the
ground running. He continues to be wide open going strong all day long. We know the chemo has got to be working
and pray that it is killing what is left of his tumor. His appetite continues to be pretty good. Jen continues
to give him his GCSF meds. Based on his last chemo treatment, his counts should start dropping today. He is being
your typical two year old. Jen had to work last night and she did get him to rest with her awhile yesterday afternoon.
He is staying with Ma this morning so Jennifer can get some rest. Since his counts will probably start dropping, they
will just hang out at home to be on the safe side. He continues to receive so many sweet emails on his website.
They have been such a blessing to Jennifer, Parham and the rest of the family. Thank you so much everyone for checking
his website and leaving messages. Each one is a blessing. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 -We constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. We would rather Beau not be sick but he is yet God has used him mightly over the last 6 months. He has touched so many lives and impacted so many people. God has taken something bad used it for his good. Beau has been a blessing not only to his family but to so many others. We thank God for taking care of our little warrior and for using him to bless so many others. What greater calling than to serve God. Beau isn't old enough to know he is serving God but he is. As always, thanks to everyone that continues to pray for our little warrior. We need those prays to keep us strong. God Bless and have a wonderful day!!! _______________________________________________________Monday, June 4, 2007, 9:00 am -- Good morning!! Beau had a great
weekend. He is doing so well and has been wide open all weekend. His appetite has been good. He and Jennifer rested
most of Saturday since she had worked Friday night. They went with Parham to feed the dogs and get something to eat
late Saturday. He was ready to get up and play at 6:30 am Sunday so Parham got up with him and let him play for awhile then
they went back to bed and they all slept late. They had a late lunch and went to feed the dogs. When they got home,
he wanted to ride on the tractor so Parham gave him a ride. It was just a nice quiet weekend for them. Jennifer has
to work tonight so they will try to rest as much as possible today. We know his counts will start dropping this week.
He is on the GCSF so hopefully once they drop they will shoot back up. He goes to the clinic on Friday to have his counts
checked. Saturday, June 2, 2:00 pm -- Grammy - Hello! As it turns Beau
won't be on the Mircale Children's Network Telethon. They aren't doing the interviews until 7 pm tonight
and he went home this morning. Jennifer could take him back over there but she isn't sure if she will. He
did really great with his chemo this time. He finished up yesterday afternoon and received fluids until 10 pm last night.
He threw up twice this morning a little but acted fine afterwards. He has not eaten as much this week but he's had
enough along with his Pediasure. We hope he will eat more once he's home. He went to the playroom twice yesterday
and stayed the whole time. Kayla and I spent the afternoon with them and stayed with him when mommy went to work until
daddy got there. They have such a good time togehter. Jen said he was doing good this morning and they were going to
go home and hopefully get some rest. His counts will start dropping this week and he will be on the GCSF. Hopefully,
he will do well and will be able to stay home the next couple of weeks before he has to go back for the next round of chemo.
As I mentioned earlier a bunch of Jennifer's co-workers got together and put on a Benefit for Beau barbeque chicken lunch
yesterday. They sold over 800 tickets. We would like to thank everyone that helped pull it all together, all those that
worked to get the food cooked and packaged up, all that helped sell plates yesterday and all those that took their time and
gas to deliver plates to everyone at the hospital that purchased a ticket. The food was awesome and it was some of the
best barbeque souce I've ever had. A guy that works at the hospital made it and is now selling it at Food Lion and
Walmart. I know a few people stopped by and donated money even though they didn't buy a plate. This meant so much
to Jennifer and Parham. They were both able to go by to see the folks and thank them. All Jennifer's
co-wrkers at the hospital have been wonderful and have stood behind her. It means so much to her and helps her get thru
each day. I took pictures so she will be posting those soon. Please pray that Beau will do well this next week, that
he won't be sick or get any infections. We would love for him to have another good week at home. Jennifer
has to work several nights next week so lets pray she gets good rest everyday. Thank you everyone that continues to
pray for our little warrior. Your prayers keep us all going. God Bless. __________________________________________________________ Thursday, May
31, 8:00 pm -- Grammy -- Great News!! Beau and family will be interviewed on Saturday morning for the Children's Miracle
Network Telethon. Beau will finish up his chemo late tomorrow and plans are to leave the hospital Saturday morning but
before he does they will be interviewed and it will air sometime during the telethon so please tune in this weekend and see
if you can catch Beau's interview. We are so blessed that he will be able to be on the telethon. We want people
to be more aware of Neuroblastoma and this is a good way for that to be done. Beau is still doing great.
He was up early this morning so he and Grandma watched cartoons after daddy left for work. Mommy got back to the room
a little after 7 am. Since he had been up for awhile he went back to sleep and mommy got almost 4 hrs. of sleep.
He continues to tolerate the chemo well. He ate a bowl of cereal today and some fries and drank tea. He loves
tea. He also went to the playroom. He helped his nurse flush his line in between chemo treatments. He has
the drill down and knows what is going on. He will hold out his leg for the blood pressure cuff and hold up his arm
to have his temp taken. He is such a little warrior and continues to set an example for us all. He is brave
and strong and sure can throw a terrible two tantrum. Psalm 86:12 I will praise you, oh Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. We praise God for all the wonderful things he is doing in Beau's life. We praise and thank him for keeping Beau, Jennifer and Parham strong. We thank Him because Beau continues to handled his chemo so well - this is because of God and all the prayers going up to him. We thank him for so many wonderful family members and friends who continue to pray for Beau daily. Thank you Lord for Jennifer's wonderful co-workers who are putting on a benefit chicken plate lunch for Beau tomorrow. We pray for good weather and to keep all safe as they prepare the food and keep safe those who will be delivering the plates. Beau's family has truly been blessed thru this all. God Bless and have a great evening. ______________________________________________________________________ Thursday, May 31, 8:00 am -- Grammy -- Good morning everyone!
Beau had a good day yesterday. He did throw up one time Tuesday night but seemed fine yesterday morning. He had
a hearing test yesterday to make sure the drugs had not affected his hearing and it hasn't. Jennifer said they also
wanted to have a reading of his hearing at this point before he goes on with the next chemo treatments. He ate cereal
yesterday morning but didn't eat alot the rest of the day. He isn't usually hungry when he's taking his
treatments. He did eat right many goldfish late yesterday. Yesterday was a mommy day. He didn't want
Jennifer away from him. She had to hold him or sit with him. Needless to say, she got no rest yesterday and had
to work all night. He had a terrible twos tantrum while she was trying to get ready for work. Grammy and Beau
had a battle of strength for about 30 min. He was determined to get off the bed to go in the bathroom with her and Grammy
was determined for him to stay on the bed. He got so mad he even pulled on his lines. He has been so good about not
messing with them. The playroom opened before Jen had to go to work so we went to the playroom. We finally got him distracted
enough he didn't see her leave. Kayla was with me so fortunately we were able to keep his attention and he didn't
get upset. Julie came after work so we all played until daddy got there. He should have been very tired and ready to
go to bed last night. Beau will continue with his chemo treatments today and tomorrow. He also continues to receive
meds to protect his kidney from the effects of the chemo. This round is being done over 4 days. Praise God he
has tolerated it very well this time. Hebrews 4:10-11 - For all who enter into God's rest will find rest from their labors, just as God rested after creating the world. Let us do our best to enter that place of rest. Please pray for Jennifer today. It will be a long day for her today if Beau doesn't let her get some rest this morning especially since she got no rest yesterday. Please continue to pray for Beau to do well with his chemo treatments. We pray he will eat well so he doesn't have to go back on the TPN. We pray God's protection for Beau especially for his hearing and kidney. Beau continues to be our little warrior. I'm so proud of him and Jennifer and Parham. God please keep the close in your arms. Everyone have a blessed day. ________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, May 30, 9:30 am -- Grammy -- Good morning all! Beau
returned to PCMH yesterday morning and had his hickman put back in. This time he had a dual one put in so he will be
ready for the stem transplant later on. He started his chemo yesterday. He is receiving different drugs this time
than he has the last few times. These drugs are administered for a few hours each day. He is also receiving
a drug to help protect his kidney. He was doing well when I saw him yeterday afternoon. The staff had made him
his own "badge" and he was wearing it around his neck. He also had a "Josh Dog" waiting for him. This
dog was made available to kids at the Children's Hospital because of donations made during the Children's Miracle
Network Radioton recently. He also had a ECU baseball shirt waiting for him. The ECU baseball team visited recently
and the staff made sure they saved one for Beau. He was chillin in the bed when Kayla and I went to see him. As always,
he was glad to see her. That had to have bunches of goodbye kisses before we left. Jen is working tonight so pray
for her to get good rest today. Pray that Beau will do well this time with his chemo and doesn't get another blood
infection once he leaves the hospital. He has been eating well so lets pray he continues to do so. We want him to gain
a little more or at least maintain where he is. Psalm 7:17...I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. We praise God for all he has done in Beau's life especially over the last few months. We thank him for the good week he had last week and all the things he was able to do. We thank God for the strength he continues to give Jennifer, Parham and Beau. And, Thank you God for all the wonderful people that continue to check on and pray for Beau daily. They are a blessing to us all. ________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, May 29, 6:00 am -- Beau Diddly -- Hey guys!! Mommy
is in the shower and daddy went outside. I gotta go to the hospital today!! Yuck! I gotta get that thing put back
in this morning and mommy isn't sure if I gotta start my medicine today. Oh well I hadda a great weekend.
I went to grandad's house at the river and spent the night. I gotta ride the paddle boat, the big boat and grandad
took me on the jet ski. That was really cool. I practice my golf swinging and just played. Kayla came and
we had fun. Mommy said I ate really good too. It was so much fun just being outside playing. Yesterday me and mommy
and grammy went shopping. I gotta new sandbucket, a big shovel, a ball and bat and some candy and a sunvisor. We
got Kayla some stuff too. Me and mommy and daddy went to that japanese place to eat. You know the place where they throw
food around and knives and stuff. I ate soup and some stuff and mommy said I had a big mess. That nice lady that
works there took my tray and cleaned it for me. I guess I won't be able to talk to you for awhile since I gotta
go back to the hospital. I'll tell grammy to let you know how I'm doing. I wanna stay home and play but
as least I get to see my favorite nurses and friends. Thanks for all your prayers. It's really cool that you
guys pray for me. It helps me feel better. I love you guys. I'll talk to you soon. Later dudes. ______________________________________________________________ Saturday, May 26, 9:00 pm - Beau Diddly -- Hey guys I don't have but a minute.
I'm at the river at my grandad's house. I had fun at Ma's house yesterday. We fed the birds, played,
read and went out to eat. I got to see some of Ma's neighbors too. I haven't seen them in a long time.
I gotta spend the whole day with Ma. Then I went with daddy to fed the dogs last night. They were so happy to
see us. Hey I hear somebody comin better go. Will tell you more later. Love you guys!! ________________________________________________________________________ Friday, May 25, 6:15 am - Beau Diddly -- Hey guys!! My daddy
is in the shower. He thinks I'm still sleeping. Mommy is still at work. I can't believe it's Friday.
Everyday has been so much fun. Me and mommy slept late again yesterday cause she hadda work last night. We went to McDonalds
and got nuggets and fries for lunch. We got Kayla her cheeseburger with no pickles please. Me, mommy and grammy got
Kayla from school yesterday. I gotta go in with grammy to get Kayla. All those nice ladies in there said is that Beau?
Well who did they think I was of course I'm Beau. They kept telling grammy I had pretty blue eyes. Boys ain't
pretty they are handsome. Kayla's little friends all came up and said hey Beau. One little boy had on camouflage
shoes just like mine. We stood beside each other and looked at our shoes. Kayla held my hand and showed me how to get
outta the building. We climbed up in mommy's car and grammy buckled us in. Kayla's cheesebueger sure looked
good. I wanted that instead of my nuggets so you know what. Kayla shared with me. We laughed and shared
her burger. We went home and we played and played. Grammy took us out and we played on the swings and slidin board.
Mommy hadda go to work and I didn't want her to. They thought they were foolin me by takin me outside when mommy left
but I knew she was gone. Me and Kayla sat in grammy's lap and took a nap till daddy got home. Daddy fixed me a hotdog
and we just hung out till it was time to go to bed. It was fun hangin out with daddy. I'm going to Ma's
house today to play. I heard daddy gettin outta the shower better go. Love you guys!! Talk to you later
dudes!!! __________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, May 24, 6:15 am -- Beau Diddly -- hey guys here I am again!!
Mommy left her computer on so I can talk to you again. I'm still feeling good and having a great time. After
I talked to you yesterday, I got back in bed with mommy and we slept late. I like being lazy. We got up and finally
got ready and went to Wally World. Mommy said we didn't have nothing to eat in the whole house. Grammy and
Kayla were there too and so was Auntie Julie. Me and Kayla rode around in Grammy's cart and ate fries and nuggets.
Well Kayla had a cheeseburger with no pickles. We finally got out of the cart and walked up and down the aisles.
We held hands so nobody would steal us. It was fun. Grammy got me so MM's. Kayla hadda go home with
her mommy. I wanted her to go home with me. I feel asleep in the car but woke up after we got home. I got
mad at mommy and cried and cried. I heard her tell Grammy I had a tantrum. What's a tantrum? I thought I was
feeling good this week. Is it one of them bugs people have I hear grownups talkin about? Me, mommy and daddy went
to the ECU baseball game. It was so cool. I ate a whole hotdog, some MM's and a blow pop. They let me
eat everything I wanted. I liked watching the guys hit the ball and run around the field. My daddy said he used
to do that when he was younger. I liked watching all the people too. I had the best time. Mommy's gotta
work tonight. She gets to stay up all night long isn't that cool. Grammy and Kayla are gonna come stay with me till
daddy gets home. I'm gonna go to Ma's house tomorrow for awhile so mommy can sleep. I bet we play music
and read books and maybe go for a walk. It's been a really cool week so far. I'm so glad Dr. D and Dr. Grossi
let me stay home. I miss seeing my nurses and friends at the hospital but I love my house. Gotta go I hear gabby
and she might wake up mommy. I love you guys. Thanks for praying for me everyday. I really love all your
messages. They are so cool. Later dudes!! ________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 am Beau Diddly -- Hey guys!! I woke
up before mommy this morning so I wanna tell ya what I did yesterday. Mommy had work she needed to do around the house
so I just play and watched Barney. She had lots of clothes to wash. Don't know how we get so many clothes dirty. We
didn't get to go to the duck pond cause of mommy's work she had to do so Grammy brought Kayla to my house. Mommy and
Grammy walked and pulled me and Kayla in the wagon. My friend Caleb and his mommy walked with us. Caleb looked
really cool with his sun glasses on. Mommy put my hat and sunglasses on too so we were two cool dudes. Kayla didn't
have no sun glasses so mommy let her wear some of hers. It got kind of hot before we finished our walk. I said
"whew hot" and patted my face. They all thought that was "so cute". Don't see why it was
cute it was hot out side. We had fun riding and I got mad when we hadda go back in the house. Grammy told mommy
I was being a "terrible two". What is a terrible two? Mommy got me and Kayla somein to drink.
I didn't like my cup and wanted Kayla's so mommy got me a cup like Kayla. I wanted Kayla's cup. You
know what, she was my best cousin and let me have her cup. We played and was silly and had so much fun. Mommy
took some pictures so maybe s will put them on here so you can see them. It's been such a cool week. I've
had so much fun since I came back from Chapel Hill. Them people up there were really nice but I'm glad I'm home.
Better go before mommy catches me. Talk to you later. I love you guys so much. Thanks for all your prayers. _____________________________________________________________ Tuesday, May 22, 8:15 am - Beau Diddly - Hey guys I gotta hurry. Mommy is still sleeping
but I don't know for how long. I had a great time Sunday at my Grandad's place at the river. We played
golf. The girls rode in the golf cart but I walked with the big guys. I even got to hit some balls. It was
so much fun. Mommy took some pictures and I heard her tell Grammy she put them on my web page. Hey isn't this
page cool. I got my own web page. Me, Kayla and Brianna played too Sunday afternoon. It was so much funny being
outside. I went to the clinic yesterday and guess what?? I don't gotta go back to the hospital till next Tuesday.
Dr. Grossi said I was doing so good he was gonna let me have this week off. I gotta be at the hospital at 7 am Tuesday
morning to have that dumb thing put back in so I can get that dumb medicine again. They say the medicine will make we
get better so I guess I can do it. Mommy and Grammy took me and Kayla to this cool toy store yestereday. We
got these bubble things then we went and got ice cream. It was good. It's fun hanging out with Kayla again.
Today we're going to the duck pond. I'll try to sneak on the computer tomorrow and tell you what we did.
My mommy says I'm doing so good because all you guys are praying for me. Thanks so much. I never knew I had so
many friends and that's really cool. I'm so lucky. My Grammy says I'm blessed whatever that means.
Love you guys!! ________________________________________________________________________ Sunday, May 19, 9:00 am -
Beau - Hey Everybody! I haven't been able to write in a while, but Mommy and Daddy are still sleeping,and I bet
Grammy is too! Just wanted to let you know that I am having a really fun weekend. Mommy and Daddy actually let
me leave the house for once and I am feeling really good. Yesterday I went with my Daddy to his hunting club meeting,
it was fun, we just hung out outside with all the hunting club guys. Last night Mommy and Daddy took me to this thing
called a wedding, not really sure what the point is, my Cousin Blake and Miss Emily were all dressed up, they kissed and then
there was a party. Now miss Emily is my cousin too! She is always real sweet to me when I go with my mommy to
see my Cousin Dawn for her to get her hair cut. It was lots of fun, I got to see my 3rd cousins Lacy, Landon, Hannah
& Trent, a bunch of my 2nd cousins, some of my great aunts & uncles from my daddy's family and
Papa Haddock, and lots of nice people that my mommy and daddy know. The wedding was at my Uncle Bud and Aunt
Diane's house and they had a big slide, I got to slide on it a lot. Then these guys started to play some music on
Uncle Bud and Aunt Dianes porch and everyone started dancing. I got to dance with mommy & daddy, I sat in mommys
lap and danced and then I got down on the dance floor and danced with my cousin Lacy. I figured I better live it up
this weekend, because mommy says we go to the Dr. tomorrow, I have to get another one of those things stuck in my
chest and then get my yucky medicine in the hospital, so I decided since I am free for a few days I would have loads of fun.
Well, I hear mommy and daddy getting up, they said that I get to go see grandaddy's boat today so I better go before they
catch me! Thanks for all the prayers, and thanks to everyone for being so nice to my mommy and daddy! I love everyone!!!
Oh and thanks for all the kisses I got last night!
______________________________________________________________________ Friday, May 18, 2007, 8:30 pm -- Grammy -- Good evening all! Welcome to Beau's new website. We are excited about it and hope you enjoy it. Beau had a great day today. It was a quiet day. He and mommy hung out at home and mommy worked on his new website. Kayla and I took them lunch today and they played for awhile. This afternoon late Beau and mommy went with daddy to feed the dogs. Then they went and visited Grandaddy Hugh. Jen said when they went by the hospital she and Parham looked at it and both said it seemed funny not to be there and it was almost liked they missed it. It has become Beau's second home and we have made so many new friends that have become like family. Beau is still eating pretty well. He isn't on TPN right now since they took his hickman out. He is taking antibiotics by mouth. They go into the clinic on Monday to get his counts checked, find out when he will have his new hickman put in and what day he starts his chemo. Isaiah 25:1 O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago. We continue to thank God for all that he has done for Beau over the last few months. He knew what was coming before we did and He was prepared to take care of Beau. He has used something bad for good. Everyday we continue to hear how many live Beau has touched. Everyone that has take care of Beau has fallen in love with him and always work hard to do their best for him. What a blessing that has been. We pray Beau will have a wonderful weekend. They have a few things planned they want to do. As Jen said, we've got to do things while his counts are high. We want him to be able to enjoy doing things while he can. We pray he will continue to eat well and get good rest so he will be ready for his chemo next week. We continually thank God for all you wonderful people out there praying for our little warrior. It means more to us than you can every imagine. God Bless! |
Enter supporting content here