Jeremy

Jeremy is my wonderful, beautiful 25-year-old nephew.  He's my only brother's oldest son, so he (as well as his two siblings April and Aaron) is very special to me.  So imagine my heartbreak when I found out he had been diagnosed with leukemia.  :'(

When I found out about his disease, I immediately made the decision to go visit him in the hospital.  He was my brother's child; how could I not go?  I wanted to see how he was doing, so off to Wichita Falls I went.

I went to see him on Super Bowl Sunday, to be exact.  I had taken a gift with me:  two framed pictures of his dad as a child.  He enjoyed looking at the frame, that was for sure.  And he was certainly pleased to see me.  :-)

He told me how he found out he had leukemia (it started with a dentist appointment and the dentist telling he needed to go to the ER asap).  He also said doctors found it early and he has an excellent prognosis, which was fantastic to hear.  Back in the 1950's, this disease had a 100% mortality rate.  But thanks to the advancements in technology, not to mention his age and overall health (he had never been sick or in the hospital in his life), he says he should be okay.  Whew!!  :-)

I have to tell you, I admire Jeremy so much for having a positive attitude, despite what he's going through.  He's got strength and determination.  Doesn't surprise me, though.  He's got a bit of my mom in him, after all.

*kathy*