Drew Strong

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving! We kept things very low key, but enjoyed every second of being together. The first week of Consolidation (the second phase of treatment) has brought some new hurdles, and some of the side effects (like terrible mouth sores) are tough to deal with. Drew continues to be a trooper, and together we just keep putting one foot in front of the other to get it done. We're giving chemo shots at home and he's taking a chemo pill in addition to IV chemo once a week. Lots of tools in play to kick cancer's butt!
Drew's Coffman baseball teammates came by last week with a big card they all signed and gift cards from teammates families and coaches. Drew loved seeing some of the guys and it was just a great show of support. Just like his football family, his baseball team is making sure he knows he's still a part of the team, even if it's just in spirit for now.
We were also surprised last weekend by a flash mob in front of our house! Football teammates and friends came together for an awesome performance that made our whole weekend.
Thanks for your continued thoughts, prayers, and goodies. We are so thankful for all of you, and that you are in this fight with us.

Big week for Drew! At Children's today for labs, exam and another COVID test, tomorrow for lumbar puncture and spinal chemo, and then he has his first PET scan on Wednesday. Last day of steroids for a while. YAY!!! Prayers for strength and patience this week. This kid is our hero.