COUNTS

I went to make a deposit today. On the back of my last deposit slip were written blood counts from 12/4/08

ANC: 1377

W: 2.46

Hem: 11.6

Plat: 283

I don't really remember how to interpret them anymore - although I do know that these are good numbers.

Just last week I got a phone call from the Pediatric Oncology Research Team to ask about Jacob. They update his file every 6 months and since we only go see the oncologist every year they call us to note his progress. I was happy to report that he is doing so well.

What seems to count to me is that I have a growing, happy son. His social studies grade dropped a bit, but he'll bring it back up. He is a smart young man. He gets good grades and recently finished the third volume of Harry Potter. This is noteworthy because it's the longest book that Jacob has ever finished reading. He plays the trumpet in band at school and plays on the same basketball team as James in the city basketball league. Jacob sports a size 13 shoe. He has a giant heart that sometimes only his mom knows about because he prefers to tease, taunt, and BUG. But I KNOW it's in there. Every so often he drops his charade and offers to help me in the kitchen or pals around with his younger sibs.

I love you Jacob!!! I hope that counts for something :)