Update From Peter Choo

April 11, 2007

Dear Friends and Family of Charley,

I am writing on behalf of Charley and his parents to let you know that he developed fever, hypotension (low blood pressure), and increased anemia a couple days ago. It was discovered today that he has enterocolitis (inflammation of his colon) and sepsis (infection in his blood). He is being treated with several antibiotics and blood transfusions and seems to have stabilized in terms of his blood counts, blood pressure and fever. Charley is still in the ICU. The team is working on palliating his belly pain.

Please continue to pray:

· that Charley's enterocolitis and sepsis will clear with treatment

· that his parents will be strengthened and guided by God

· that Charley's healthcare providers be granted wisdom and be led by God as they care for him

-Peter

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST: Charley is in the Intensive Care Unit

To Charley’s Friends,

Charley was sent to the ICU (7-South) at 7:45 AM this morning due to extremely low blood pressure.

Charley developed a fever on Sunday night. On Monday, he was taken to have a chest x-ray and did not find any abnormalities. Since then, he has had coughing and fever and sometimes low blood pressure. At 4 am this morning, his fever rose to 39.70C and the blood pressure dropped low. A blood transfusion was given because his hemocrite dropped from 27.4 to 18. Around 7 am, his blood pressure suddenly dropped to very low level and the ICU team came to rescue Charley. Later, he was sent to ICU for continuous treatment and close monitoring. His blood pressure was stable at 8:30 am. Charley was a little scared when the rescue team came. He is brave and calm in the ICU. Doctors are looking for the cause of low blood pressure and source of infections, including bacteria, virus or internal bleeding, etc.

Charley will go to get a CT scan soon. It is suspected that he has a condition called enterocolitis, an inflamation of his intestine, which is caused by bacteria.

Urgent Prayer Requests:
* Find the source of infection and give effective treatment
* Blood pressure stablizes
* Appetite and Nutrition
* Charley can return to his room soon

Marathon Fund for Charley

We want to call generous donation to Greg Porter’s Marathon fund as he will run for Charley. The Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge will be held April 16 and Mr. Porter’s goal is only 1/3 achieved. It is urgent!

You can access the fundraising webpage through the link below or click:

https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=186498&lis=1&kntae186498=F3732C56C74D49ED95C663DFC933F8C2&supId=147669752

Completion of Chemotherapy

Charley ate chicken wings after the chemo

Charley completed the chemotherapy at 4 PM. Hallelujah! He is quite active after it: eating mango, chicken wing, pizza, cookie, etc. and watching the favorite cartoon “Big Head Baby, Small Head Daddy.” He also walked to the Resource Room and he picked up pizza and salad by himself. This is the first time Charley joined the Friday Pizza party since his BMT performed 6 month ago. Then, he visited 6-West and the play room (BMT ward). We are so grateful that he seems to be coping with the acute toxicities OK.

Easter is coming. Charley attended the “decorating the eggs” with other kids this morning. And then, he enjoyed eating an egg.

Tomorrow, a day before Easter, Charley will have baptism & dedication in his room at 11 AM. Pastor Taylor will lead the Sacrament. We feel Charley is ready. He said a repentant prayer sincerely. Before going to bed, he prayed to bless whomever is helping and loving him. Dear Charley named them one by one starting with his kid friends at the Beijing hospital. Oh! He misses them so much.

A hospital staff member visited us this afternoon. She prays for Charley everyday and her faith and assurance nourish our hearts. She was joyful in seeing Charley’s improvement. Her petition was that a power of resurrection protects Charley: “By His wounds you are healed” (1 Peter 2:24) and “He pardons all your iniquities; He heals all your diseases” (Psalm 103:3).

Day 4 of Chemotherapy 化疗第四天

Charley enjoyed playing instruments with volunteer musicians today


(From Charley’s hospital teacher)

To Charley’s Family and Friends,

Today was Charley’s fourth day of chemo (Clofarabine), and so far we are so grateful that he has not had acute side effects except for nausea and vomiting. He has not had bleeding since March 27 although his platelet is still low. Also, Charley has not had a fever since Saturday. This week, he has been eating a bit, even though he still struggles with frequent nausea.

Last week, Charley received a special package from his grandparents in China. In it he found a favorite snack – Won-Won rice cakes! This really helped his appetite come back! He also got two cartoon series called “Big Head Baby, Small Head Daddy” and “Big ears Tu-Tu”. Recently, he has been enjoying these cartoons, along with the Yo-Yo Children TV satellite channel.

Toward the end of last week and this weekend, Charley seemed to be a bit more energetic. He was telling jokes and laughing. Charley has a great sense of humor and I was happy to see it back Saturday night. He was listening to a recording of the sound of a river flowing and declared (in Chinese), “My head has water in it!” Then when he heard the sound of rain on the headphones, he pointed to the window and said (in English), “But it’s not raining!” Charley had us all laughing!

On Sunday, Charley got to go home for the day. When he and his family pulled into the driveway, members of their church group were waiting to greet them. Charley had a great time playing with children and other friends. His aunt's family and Dr. Guan also came. Charley was accompanied with cousin Maria. He stayed awake and well the entire day!

Over the last couple days, I have noticed that Charley has been quieter. While he did enjoy doing a puzzle with a volunteer and his nurse yesterday, he barely said a word. Today he was busy watching his cartoons. Hopefully Charley’s new karaoke machine will help his energy come back!

Charley’s family is so important to him and he is happiest when his parents and his grandma are all with him. Charley also has been blessed with many visitors. In the hospital, there are so many nurses, doctors, and volunteers who enjoy being around Charley. From what his parents tell me, his visits with other children help him to perk up the most!

Even though I am not sure he realizes just how big his fan club is, Charley knows that people all over the world are praying for him. Thank you for your constant prayers!

-Erin

This week’s Prayer Requests:

• No infection


• Nausea settles


• Appetite and Nutrition


• His chemotherapy works

2007年， 星期四，四月5号

化疗第四天

今天田田很高兴与音乐自愿者一起玩乐器
(发)

与田田的家人及所有朋友,

我是田田的医院教师，今天是田田化疗的第四天，到目前为止，我们很高兴他没有任何感染的迹象。不象上次化疗，他没有任何鼻出血的现象。而且，从上周星期六以来田田就没有发过烧。这周，虽然还常常恶心，但他吃了一些食物。

上周，田田收到从中国爺爺奶奶快遞邮寄来的包裹, 包括他特别喜欢吃的小吃， 旺旺雪米餅， 这使他食欲好转不少! 同时也收到一个卡通系列：“大头孩子与小头爸爸.”他最近就不斷在觀賞这些卡通和其他中文卡通.

从上周末到这周，田田精力似乎比以前好多了。喜欢讲话和欢笑。田田一直是很幽默，很高兴这种感觉在上周星期六晚上又回到他的身上。他听录下的水流奔腾和欢快的声音，用中文说“我的头里有水!” 听到雨滴的声音，他指窗户用英语说，没有下雨呀, 逗得在场的所有人都大笑起来.

星期天，田田回家过了一天。当他和他的家人到教堂的车场时，教堂的很多成员都已经在等待和欢迎他， 这天, 田田整天都很高兴，一直没有疲倦的样子!

过去的一些天，我发现田田很安静，即使和护士志愿者玩猜迷游戏，他也很少说话。 今天，他又忙于看卡通。希望田田的卡拉OK机会帮助他恢复精力!

田田的家人对他是如此重要，当他父母和奶奶都和他在一起时，是他最高兴的时候。田田也与许多访问者一起祈祷。在医院里，常常有护士、医生和志愿来看他。他父母告诉我，其他孩子来看他时，也是他最活跃的时候。尽管我不知道田田是否明白，他有多么大的一个支持团队, 但他知道世界各地的朋友都在为他祈祷。 感谢你继续为他祈祷

-Erin

这周请为田田祷告：

• 没有感染
• 消除恶心
• 化疗药物作用很好