August 20, 2002

Yeah!!!!!! That last chemo treatment is finally
over and Nick is DONE! NO MORE CHEMO!!!! It all
happened on July 23rd and boy did Nick have a
blast!!

First of course, was the visit to the clinic where
Nick's favorite Nurse Michelle gave him his FINIAL
dose of vincristin. Then it was lunch time. We
went to Bob Evans and Nick scarfed up a whole plate
of cinnamon pancakes and then dug into a "Smiley
Sundae"! (See the pic on the main page) After
stuffing himself we went next door to visit "Casa
La Parrot" a pet store full of ALL kinds of birds
Nick got to go into the backroom and see all the
little baby parrots and watch them get fed. Then
of course he talked and laughed with a few of the
big ones on the way out. Nicks favorite parrot was
on sale for only $800 - but, we were alittle short
LOL) so, we'll just have to keep visiting!

Next stop was Craig's Cruzers where Nick and his
Dad played all kinds of video games and then raced
on the go-carts. Afterwards Nick and I shared a
bumper boat and had a water squirting fight with
Dad. We all got really wet and had lots of fun.

But then it was time to head home where a BIG
suprise was waiting for Nick. Thanks to "Uncle"
Frank a new trampoline was all put together and
waiting for him in the back yard!!! And Nick has
been having so much fun on it! He loves to have
music out there to jump to and I wish you all
could see him go!!! He is learning all kinds of
tricks and dancing around - his favorite CD to
jump to is ZZ Tops Greatest Hits (one of my old
favorites)!!!

Tomorrow we are continuing the celebration with
a trip to the theme park "Michigans Adventure"
where Nick plans to ride the BIG rollercoasters
for the first time! He is now finally 48 inches
high and tall enough to ride it ALL!!! We will
definately have to post those pics on the next
update!

Also, in just a couple days (August 22nd) Nick has
his first day of school. A 3rd grader this year!!!
WOW! This year will be a critical year for Nick.
He will be hopefully going full time and also
starting back with physical, occupational, and
speech therapies. He is going to need alot of
support and help this year, it's going to be a tuff
road to recovery. He is still recovering from his
last blood count crash and tires easily - but I know
he can do it - I just pray he keeps up his awesome
attitude and doesnt get discouraged. He is having a
4 hour long neuro-phys evaul next month and that will
really help us to know exactly where he is at, and
what kind of help he needs.

Thank you all for your continued support. Your cards,
letters, emails, and gifts mean alot - but most of all
for you support in prayer - for that we can not thank
you all enough.

I will update again next month, until then
God Bless ~Pam