Monthly Archives: September 2012

And we’re off–back to Los Angeles!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by hopeforanswers

I’m definitely going to crash for a few days, that’s for sure! Looking forward to getting back home–

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“I’m too little to have surgery on all of those places!”

Posted on September 29, 2012 by hopeforanswers

David was talking about about the skin biopsy he had at the NIH to his new friends he made this afternoon at my half-sister’s softball game, “They’re going to make all kinds of different cells out of my skin cells. … Continue reading →

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More bug bites…this time on his face

Posted on September 29, 2012 by hopeforanswers

Poor David keeps getting bug bites here in Virginia. The ones on his arm aren’t even close to being done healing, and he’s got a few new ones, including this big one on his cheek–

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The Children’s Inn at the N.I.H.: truly a magical place

Posted on September 27, 2012 by hopeforanswers

Before I get too far away from our stay at the N.I.H., I just wanted to share how magical David’s stay was at the Children’s Inn. Besides just the fun of having games and activities for the children, what the … Continue reading →

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David’s bug bites from another angle

Posted on September 27, 2012 by hopeforanswers

This photograph shows the puffiness a little better.

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David’s little bug bites turning ugly

Posted on September 27, 2012 by hopeforanswers

Of course I’ve seen worse on David then these bug bites in the photo I attached below, but I think it’s a little poetic that while we’re here trying to get the answer to our immune deficiency, that David got … Continue reading →

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Donating blood: it is a big deal. Get extra from my family now.

Posted on September 26, 2012 by hopeforanswers

I think there’s a chance that my family members would be willing to ship blood multiple times, but just to be on the safe side I think it’s best assume that it won’t be possible. I also want to send … Continue reading →

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My skin cells growing

Posted on September 26, 2012 by hopeforanswers

This is so cool!! They’re growing David and mine skin cells in tubes so they can study them in different conditions. I wish I could come and visit them one day to see what they’re up too. Maybe they will … Continue reading →

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My sister is being cool about giving blood

Posted on September 26, 2012 by hopeforanswers

I had a nice long chat with my sister last night, and I’m happy she’s being cool about giving some blood to the N.I.H. for David’s study. The more blood they have from family members, they more likely they’re going … Continue reading →

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Now we’re off to Aunt Shannon’s place!

Posted on September 25, 2012 by hopeforanswers

David is very excited about playing with his cousin and Aunties this week, since they live in there area too. Time to discuss collecting a little blood work from everyone. Get your arms out! Time to donate a few vials … Continue reading →

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