Team Hammond: Taylor's Healing Fund

When I catch myself feeling tired, I look at my small boy and imagine what he must feel like. He's about to be sedated for another bone marrow biopsy. His counts are too low to even get the chemo scheduled for this week. Please keep Team Hammond in your prayers. We know God is able.

It's been a while since we've posted an update. We have had a lot going on in the last couple weeks.
We've just moved into our new home. We are blessed to be much closer to the hospital now. It's an increase in bills, but we have faith that we'll be able to make it, with the help of our family and friends.

Right as we were moving, Taylor was scheduled for 2 weeks of straight chemo. This was taxing on his body and our family. We are grateful for the strength to get through it.

He is doing weekly chemo right now. He will be hospitalized again in the next couple weeks for another treatment with an aggressive chemo drug. It lowers his blood pressure, so it's better for him to be constantly monitored in the PICU, by the professionals.

You may have noticed the dip in our fundraising total. Our largest donation was refunded and pulled directly from our account. This was unexpected, but due to no fault of our own. We tried to contact the family, but we were unable to reach them. We are unsure why this happened, but are confident in knowing we are doing the right thing.
We've learned that when you do the right thing, sometimes you come up against opposition/drama/issues just to test your faith and those around you. Our car broke down last week and will cost $1250 to get back. All we could do is chuckle and pray. We are undeterred and know it will be taken care of, eventually. He always sends what we need.

Thank you again to all who have donated and prayed on our behalf. He is hearing and doing all in our favor. We are humbled by everyone's concern and generosity.

I'll update on a more regular basis. Our foster baby turns one this weekend. I"ll send photos from his little celebration. :-)
Have a great week!

After 5 days in the PICU, Taylor had 8 hours of chemo today. The awesome people from NCCF & Candlelighters help to keep him busy with activities. We are grateful for their help & yours. The meds took their toll on him this afternoon, his first severe reaction. He is resting now, gearing up for the next two weeks of daily chemo. We were blessed to find a home near the hospital with a bedroom on the bottom floor. He is having trouble walking up stairs. We plan on moving in a couple days. Please keep praying for his strength and ours during this time of transition. ♥