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Going home (?)
Dear friends, Liam has continued to improve every day. He is getting stronger and is able to play more. He has not had any fevers for...
Emily Spector
Jul 31, 20241 min read
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Eight weeks in
Yesterday marked eight weeks, or 57 days, in the hospital. During that time, Emily and I have experienced the agony of thinking Liam is...
Ben Spector
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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More Improvements
Little by little, Liam has continued to improve! His fevers are spacing further apart. He’s eating more. He’s only needing oxygen...
Emily Spector
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Lighter Hearts & Answered Prayers
Friends, our hearts are lighter tonight than they have been in several days. Thank you for praying! It seems that Liam has finally turned...
Emily Spector
Jul 20, 20243 min read
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Liver Biopsy & Hypothermia
Yesterday was filled with highs and lows. Liam’s liver biopsy went well. As far as we know, they were able to extract a large enough...
Ben Spector
Jul 18, 20242 min read
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More Difficult News
Dear friends, Unfortunately, Liam’s condition has continued to worsen. He is not showing any improvement from the current anti-fungal...
Emily Spector
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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Difficult Decisions
The past few days have been a roller coaster for us. The medical team’s decisions have been changing daily as they assess how Liam is...
Ben Spector
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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Six Weeks In
We’ve been in the hospital for six weeks now. Liam has continued to experience fevers and feel pretty sick. He is sleeping a lot, eating...
Emily Spector
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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ANC and Complications
Liam's Status Emily and I had a care meeting today with Liam’s medical team in the same conference room where we wept on May 30 when we...
Ben Spector
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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July 5, 2024
Sentimental sighs filled the room, as the bystanders witnessed an ill child comforting his mother. As I began to weep, Liam took my hand...
Emily Spector
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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July 3, 2024
Tonight’s post contains both good and bad news. First, the good news: Liam’s bone marrow biopsy results came back, and he is negative for...
Ben Spector
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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Waiting for News
As I was driving to the hospital this morning, I was nervously awaiting news as to whether or not Liam going home today. Emily was with...
Ben Spector
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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June 30, 2024
Tonight just might be our last night in the hospital. It’s been 32 days and we are so ready to go home! Tomorrow, Liam will have a bone...
Emily Spector
Jun 29, 20241 min read
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June 27, 2024
Well, today marks one month since Liam was admitted to the hospital. Looking back to day one, some things have become easier, other...
Ben Spector
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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June 24, 2024
Unfortunately, we were unable to leave the hospital today. Over the weekend, Liam’s fevers returned and his ANC count dropped back to...
Emily Spector
Jun 23, 20241 min read
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The Power of Promises
As many of you know, Liam was making good progress over the past few days. Yesterday, his ANC was up to 240. Today, it dropped back down...
Ben Spector
Jun 21, 20243 min read
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June 20, 2024
Today was full of blessings. First, Liam woke up fever-free! He had a hearty appetite, and wanted to play after several days of being...
Emily Spector
Jun 19, 20242 min read
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June 19, 2024
Liam's Status As many of you know, Liam has been spiking fevers over the past few days. This is not surprising to the doctors, yet it is...
Ben Spector
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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June 17, 2024
For the last couple of days, Liam has been spiking fevers. The cause remains unknown. The doctors are saying that the fevers do concern...
Emily Spector
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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The Weirdness of Hope
A family friend told Liam tonight that his family prays for Liam every night. This friend specifically mentioned praying for Liam to get...
Ben Spector
Jun 14, 20244 min read
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