Naomi saw a keyboard in a store today, and bought it so she could be like her auntie...AWWWWWW! I'm biased, but this is the cutest video!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Friday, November 07, 2008
Naomi's 6th birthday!
Today we celebrated Naomi’s 6th birthday! What a miracle! Naomi is such a strong and amazing child! She is determined to put cancer behind her, and live life as a normal 6-year-old little girl (one with a depth of character and experience that will continue to be an inspiration for children and adults throughout her life). Naomi had a party with her school friends on Friday, a slumber party with her closest cousins on Saturday and a fun filled pool party on Sunday! It was a party weekend!
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Naomi's Healing Journey
Hello friends,
As many of you know, my 5 year old niece Naomi has been receiving chemotherapy treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) since April 28, 2006. ALL is the most common form of childhood cancer, but Naomi is anything but a common child. This petite, yet strong willed, little girl has endured 2 years of regular chemotherapy, blood tests, blood transfusions, spinal taps, toxic medications, hair loss, physical bloating, bracing pain, and a number of other cancer treatment side effects, with grace and patience beyond her years.
We are all extremely grateful for the fact that Naomi is responding well to her cancer treatment (which ends in September 2008!) and is expected to live a normal, healthy life. Naomi's parents realize that they are blessed and want to use their experience as parents of a child with cancer to help other families in the same situation.
Naomi's family has decided to spend the summer of 2008 driving 10,000 miles across the USA in order to raise funds for the Leukemia Research Foundation. Lisa Thompson, a documentary filmmaker noted for her commitment to telling stories of social importance, with emphasis in the area of children's health, will be joining the family and documenting their journey. This fundraiser has the potential to make a huge impact by raising funds for Leukemia research. But it can not happen without YOUR HELP!
Please join Naomi's family in this worthy cause:
1) Visit Naomi's Leukemia Research Foundation web page
2) Make a contribution to the fundraiser TODAY!
3) Forward this information to your friends and family.
Let's help Naomi in her quest to find a cause and cure for Leukemia!
Blessings to you all!
Victoria
Music, art, education, prosperity, well-being, compassion, peace, joy and love!
As many of you know, my 5 year old niece Naomi has been receiving chemotherapy treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) since April 28, 2006. ALL is the most common form of childhood cancer, but Naomi is anything but a common child. This petite, yet strong willed, little girl has endured 2 years of regular chemotherapy, blood tests, blood transfusions, spinal taps, toxic medications, hair loss, physical bloating, bracing pain, and a number of other cancer treatment side effects, with grace and patience beyond her years.
We are all extremely grateful for the fact that Naomi is responding well to her cancer treatment (which ends in September 2008!) and is expected to live a normal, healthy life. Naomi's parents realize that they are blessed and want to use their experience as parents of a child with cancer to help other families in the same situation.
Naomi's family has decided to spend the summer of 2008 driving 10,000 miles across the USA in order to raise funds for the Leukemia Research Foundation. Lisa Thompson, a documentary filmmaker noted for her commitment to telling stories of social importance, with emphasis in the area of children's health, will be joining the family and documenting their journey. This fundraiser has the potential to make a huge impact by raising funds for Leukemia research. But it can not happen without YOUR HELP!
Please join Naomi's family in this worthy cause:
1) Visit Naomi's Leukemia Research Foundation web page
2) Make a contribution to the fundraiser TODAY!
3) Forward this information to your friends and family.
Let's help Naomi in her quest to find a cause and cure for Leukemia!
Blessings to you all!
Victoria
Music, art, education, prosperity, well-being, compassion, peace, joy and love!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
End of Chemotherapy Party!
Today is Naomi’s last day of chemotherapy treatment! Friends and family gathered in her family’s backyard to express gratitude for Naomi having endured the past 2 and 1/2 years with more grace, strength and courage that should be possible for such a young child. The sun was bright and the air was hot as the scent of barbeque drifted by in wafts with the occasional much-appreciated breeze. The kids’ karate school came and did a demonstration, and Naomi and a couple of girls from her hula school danced for the crowd of over 50. After the formal activities, all of the kids jumped into the water slide and the jumper. Even this big kid got into the jumper and had a great time!
While Naomi is no longer receiving chemotherapy, and is a true survivor of cancer, she will continue to be examined on a monthly basis to confirm that leukemia remains out of her system. After 5 years of living cancer free, she will officially be declared in remission. Please continue to keep her in your prayers and thoughts.
Thank you to everyone for all of the prayers, contributions, visits, email messages, letters, meals, etc., that have been extended to the family during the diagnosis and treatment of Naomi’s disease. I am humbled and grateful for your kindness, generosity and energy. May you be blessed in all things in every way.
While Naomi is no longer receiving chemotherapy, and is a true survivor of cancer, she will continue to be examined on a monthly basis to confirm that leukemia remains out of her system. After 5 years of living cancer free, she will officially be declared in remission. Please continue to keep her in your prayers and thoughts.
Thank you to everyone for all of the prayers, contributions, visits, email messages, letters, meals, etc., that have been extended to the family during the diagnosis and treatment of Naomi’s disease. I am humbled and grateful for your kindness, generosity and energy. May you be blessed in all things in every way.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Final "in-hospital" chemotherapy session!
On Monday, Naomi had her final "in-hospital" chemotherapy session! Just a couple of more weeks of chemotherapy to go! Hallelujah!
Sunday, June 01, 2008
NAOMI'S FUNDRAISER FOR LEUKEMIA
Naomi and her family are doing a major fundraiser for leukemia. Read about it here: Leukemia Research Foundation
Monday, January 28, 2008
NO CANCER!!!!
I just got confirmation that Naomi's cancer HAS NOT RETURNED!!!! Hallelujah! She's been released from the hospital and is heading home! Thank you for all of your prayers!
Waiting for test results
Naomi came through the spinal tap like a trooper. She's such a brave little girl. We expect the test results by tomorrow. Please keep her in prayer!
Thank you & God bless!
Thank you & God bless!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Naomi has Pneumonia
Naomi has pneumonia and is being admitted to the hospital for treatment. She doesn't appear to have any symptoms, but tests revealed pneumonia. Please pray that she recover quickly and can return home.
Thank you
Thank you
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Pray for Naomi
Naomi, has been treated for leukemia since April 2007. To date, the treatment has gone very well, and we’ve been looking forward to a treatment end date of August 2008.
Yesterday, Naomi underwent a spinal tap procedure, performed to confirm that the leukemia cells have not returned. Naomi’s mother, Nina, just called me to inform me that the doctors treating Naomi have found abnormal cells in Naomi’s spinal fluid.
At this time, we do not yet know whether the abnormal cells indicate a recurrence of leukemia. On January 28, 2008, Naomi’s doctors will perform another spinal tap in hopes of identifying exactly what the abnormal cells are. The doctors are 85% sure that the abnormal cells are not leukemia, but they are not 100% sure.
Naomi has been doing extremely well; her energy has been high, she’s been growing, her hair has returned, she’s learning at a normal rate (often one of the side effects of cancer is diminished learning capacity. Naomi has not experienced this). We’ve had every reason to celebrate her healing. We pray that she continues to be healthy and won’t have to endure another course of treatment.
Please take a moment to pray for Naomi. Please pray that the abnormal cells are innocuous and NOT a return of leukemia or indicatory of anything else requiring treatment. Pray that the results were a technical aberration and that the next spinal tap will reveal perfectly normal and healthy cells! All of us appreciate your efforts.
Yesterday, Naomi underwent a spinal tap procedure, performed to confirm that the leukemia cells have not returned. Naomi’s mother, Nina, just called me to inform me that the doctors treating Naomi have found abnormal cells in Naomi’s spinal fluid.
At this time, we do not yet know whether the abnormal cells indicate a recurrence of leukemia. On January 28, 2008, Naomi’s doctors will perform another spinal tap in hopes of identifying exactly what the abnormal cells are. The doctors are 85% sure that the abnormal cells are not leukemia, but they are not 100% sure.
Naomi has been doing extremely well; her energy has been high, she’s been growing, her hair has returned, she’s learning at a normal rate (often one of the side effects of cancer is diminished learning capacity. Naomi has not experienced this). We’ve had every reason to celebrate her healing. We pray that she continues to be healthy and won’t have to endure another course of treatment.
Please take a moment to pray for Naomi. Please pray that the abnormal cells are innocuous and NOT a return of leukemia or indicatory of anything else requiring treatment. Pray that the results were a technical aberration and that the next spinal tap will reveal perfectly normal and healthy cells! All of us appreciate your efforts.
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