As many of you may know, in late November Tanner finished his final round of Chemo. Unfortunately, due to the December MRI results that showed his tumor was aggressively growing we could not hold out for the new clinical trial study. Tanner quickly began a new therapy drug, however in two weeks he stopped responding to the new drug and we were informed his body had started the dying process.
On December 16th Hospice was brought into the home with open loving arms, and helped prepare us and Tanner for his new life journey.
It has been a very difficult process preparing ourselves, family, friends and most of all Tanner for the life altering events that lay ahead of us. He shortly thereafter has lost the ability to hold all liquids and solids down, and was given several medications to help but they did not last long requiring an IV placement to help keep him comfortable. He spends most of his days sleeping, preparing for his journey, however we have had many days filled with incredible loving memories. Friends and family have been visiting including his best friend/girlfriend Malia and her family from Colorado.
Tanner recently requested the early rising to view a beautiful sunrise on the beach which we enjoyed for several hours. We try to have picnics on the beach as often as possible, feeding the seagulls and searching through the tide pools when his body allows it.
We thank each and every one of you for all your continued love and support, and ask for your prayers to help Tanner feel as comfortable as possible. He is my little hero and has showed us so many beautiful things in life. We are very grateful to be his parents and know that God has something very special planned for him and soon he will begin a new journey in life filled with no pain only to be surrounded by incredibly beautiful things and love.
Chrisanne & Steve Page
This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 at 1:25 pm.