Goo-nite ev-weebody, I wub you

Nothing new to report tonight because we weren't able to coordinate Ty's MRI with anesthesia today.  Instead he will be getting his "picture taken" tomorrow morning immediately following his final radiation treatment.  As always, Lou and I are extremely anxious to see the results.  We will post an update later tomorrow when we know more.

In the meantime, Ty is feeling much better today.  He improved in leaps and bounds over the last 24 hours.  In fact, tonight he ate half a NY strip steak, a hot dog, grapes and cashews for dinner.  He is a force to be reckoned with.  My phone stinks, so the volume on the attached video is very low, but he is saying "goo-nite ev-wee body, I wub you!"  We love you, too.  Goodnight. 

Comments

  1. maryeking83April 20, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Little man,

    I hope you have a wonderful peaceful nights rest! You are always on my mind and heart little man!We will be praying for you!!!

    I can’t wait to hear how much smaller the tumor is!

    Sleep tight sweet baby boy!!!

    Mary E. King and the rest of the King family

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  2. Brooke : )April 20, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Smart one less intubation. We are so happy to hear he is doing better today. Looking forward to hearing about all the tumor destruction and happy celebrations for the end of radiation!! Whoohooh!!!

    Love and prayers,

    Brooke, Eric, Emily and Owen

    > :0 }= Happy Easter to everyone!!

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  3. mojzisekApril 20, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Good night sweet boy--get a good nights sleep for you and your family. You are such a strong, brave little boy--you give me so much inspiration!!!
    Jennifer in Charlotte

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  4. BrianApril 21, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Ty, you are such an inspiration and you don't even know it. You are amazing, as are you Cindy and Lou. Keep up the great work.

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  5. momsjulesApril 21, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Goodnight little angel , we all love you! Keep fighting!
    oxoxo Raena

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  6. GinaApril 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Hi Ty, I am glad you are feeling better and I hope you continue to get better everyday. I look in on you to see how you are doing a few times a day. You are such a strong boy.

    I hope you get to go home for Easter, I am sure the Easter Bunny is going to leave you and Gavin lots of goodies.

    Talk to you soon
    Gina from CT.

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  7. JessicaApril 21, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    he just melts my heart!

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  8. TraceyApril 21, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    he is just so precious. How could you not just want to kiss those big cheeks all day long. Hugs and kisses being sent his way

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  9. Colleen RosenApril 21, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Thank god he is feeling better. I hate it when you guys are miserable. I hope you begin to string together more and more bedda days.

    Oh - I loved ur "scanticipation" word. Good one. So it's scanticipation time. How fun! The initial CRI results are very promising ;) Keep us posted.

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