Jack's journey began on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, when he was admitted to the hospital with a high fever. On Thursday, his parents learned that their beloved 18-month-old son had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. On Friday, Jack received a blood transfusion to boost his immune system, and today he underwent surgery for the placement of a portacath in his chest, through which he will receive chemotherapy. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
This blog is an attempt to centralize information for friends and family, as it can become very exhausting for Anneli and Damond to relay to all of us what is happening with Jack. Hopefully putting information here will ease that burden a little. In addition, we will chronicle Jack's Journey so that someday he, too, can read about how brave he, Emma, and his parents were during this challenging time.
I also know there are many friends who want to help the Bailey family, and I hope this blog can help organize us. Using the calendar link on the left, we can plan and provide meals and other support over the coming months. Also, please share links to other websites or blogs you find helpful, and I'll add them to the "blog roll" on the left. Finally, if you are reading this blog, you are part of Jack's Journey. While we are all certainly on a path we never anticipated, at least we are on it together.
Mobilizing the troops
16 years ago
Hi Bailey's, I know you are going through a difficult time, but sometime people find strength and support in other people who are experiencing the same thing. So I wanted to pass along a friend of a friends story in that you may find this helpful once Jack is out of the hospital. Here is her story...
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All our best,
The Eko's