MRI UPDATE

The MRI result's provided good news. There has been no change to the questionable area of enhancement. Though we continue to wish the area would "melt" away, the medical team is quick to inform that no change is great news. The area could represent damages from prior surgeries and radiation, necrotic tissue, or other evolving by-products of treatment. It could also represent "sleeping" tumor but only time will answer these questions. The next MRI will be in early February 2009 (another 90 day's) and Claire will continue to be monitored by the Sutter Oncology Team.

Claire continues to shine. She is enjoying life and is always doing something to amaze us. At a recent trip to the Mall she caught site of Santa Claus (He does seem to be getting out earlier and earlier). He asked Claire what she might want this year and her reply was "I think I have enough stuff. I would really just like to visit my Audrey in Oregon". These type of statements are made on a daily basis by this most incredible child. (For those who don't know, Audrey is Claire's newest cousin who lives in Oregon).

Thanks so much for loving, hoping, and praying for Claire. It is working!!!

MRI Monday

Hello everyone,

Sorry the Disney pictures have not been posted. They will be up soon. The anxiety and concern has begun to set in as we await MRI Monday. This will represent Claire's longest duration between pictures (90 days). We believe that Claire will continue her amazing recovery and that the pictures will only bring good new's.

Everyone who has followed Claire's story has played an important role. I dont know if you all really understant the impact you have had on our lives or how much the outreach of thought and prayer has contributed to her overcoming very dismal odds. It has been a critical part of our journey and Claire's fight.

We know how fortunate we are. We have met several famlies who have not been blessed with the same results. There is no road t0 follow for success with pediatric brain cancer, yet we believe Claire is blazing a path that may be shared with future patients. It all begins with HOPE and the love of family and friends.

Thank you. Please think of Claire on Monday morning and KNOW SHE CAN!!

Claire and family recently returned from a trip to Disneyland. It was a great time and wonderful to see the smiles on the faces of Ryan, Claire, and Reese. The past two plus years have offered us few opportunities to vacation as a family and we are grateful to the MAKE A WISH Foundation for arranging this trip.

Photos will be posted soon.