Carson Wiener http://carsonwiener.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:42:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Evening Update http://carsonwiener.com/?p=381 http://carsonwiener.com/?p=381#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:42:20 +0000 admin http://carsonwiener.com/?p=381 img-20100906-00025.jpg

Tuesday 9pm- Carson has a little cough. One week of school and the germs already got him. We are watching his temp.

Carson is officially the SD Padres good luck charm. He was given the name a few months ago by the Padres TV announcers, but after last night it was confirmed. After losing 10 straight games, I exchanged a few emails with the Padres about coming down to the ballpark last night to try and stir up a victory.

We arrived at 5:30pm and after visiting with Coach Buddy Black and saying hi to the players, we sat in the dugout for 30 minutes. We then headed back through the clubhouse and upstairs to grab some dinner. Afterwards, Carson went and saw the TV announcers and the GM. We hung out for a while and then the cameras zoomed in on Carson. During the 8th inning, the camera went back to Carson and he was declared the official fan of the game. The Padres won 4-2.

Right now at 9:37pm, the Padres just won 2-1. Two in a row! Carson is magical.

The video will be up soon.

“Carson is strong”. “Thank you for caring”

Mike

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Friday 8am -  Carson is back in school and loving it.  I visited his class on Wed to talk to the children about hand washing and germs.  He is doing his homework and just being a kid.  Everyone at school knows Carson and is taking extra special care with his needs.
 
Carson has soccer practice on Thursdays for 1.5 hours.  He is getting his body back to running and building up his stamina.  He is a great defender (has no fear) and really likes to play goalie.  To see him run and have fun is at times overwhelming for me.  It has been 10 months since he was diagnosed.
 
His blood work numbers from Wed were good and we continue to give him his meds at home.  Next week he begins a new phase that will include more meds and a longer clinic visit.
 
We are so proud of Carson.
 
“Carson is strong”   “Thank you for caring”
 
Mike 

]]> http://carsonwiener.com/?feed=rss2&p=379 Evening Update http://carsonwiener.com/?p=374 http://carsonwiener.com/?p=374#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:49:13 +0000 admin http://carsonwiener.com/?p=374 Tuesday 8pm-  Carson had his first (and second day) of school and it was a piece of cake.  He did not miss a beat and is right back in the swing of getting up early, going to school, homework and in bed at a reasonable hour.  He had homework that included writing, reading and a project.  After school today, we went swimming, played in the front yard, shot some pool and are now getting ready for bed.
 
Carson is feeling great.  His hair is growing fast!  On Wednesday, Carson goes to the clinic for blood work.
 
On Wednesday morning I am the guest speaker at his class to speak to the other children about hand washing, germs and a few details of what Carson has gone through.
 
Keep praying for our slugger.
 
“Carson is strong”  “Thank you for caring”
 
Mike

]]> http://carsonwiener.com/?feed=rss2&p=374 Morning Update http://carsonwiener.com/?p=373 http://carsonwiener.com/?p=373#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:15:11 +0000 admin http://carsonwiener.com/?p=373 Sat 9am-  Carson is feeling pretty good.  He met his teacher and got familiar with his classroom yesterday and then headed to camp.  He played tennis, golf and went swimming.  We continue to give him his chemo and meds at home. 
 
School starts Monday.
 
“Carson is strong”   “Thank you for caring”
 
Mike

]]> http://carsonwiener.com/?feed=rss2&p=373 Evening Update http://carsonwiener.com/?p=372 http://carsonwiener.com/?p=372#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:45:48 +0000 admin http://carsonwiener.com/?p=372 Tuesday 8pm-  Carson is feeling ok but is a little tired the past couple of days.  He does not have a fever, maybe just a little hot or nervous about school starting.  He went to Legoland on Monday and had a play date today for a few hours.  Around 7:45pm tonight he wanted to go to bed.  Lights out.
 
Carson is scheduled to go to a camp at our club that includes playing tennis, golf and swimming.  Hope he has fun!  Soccer starts Thursday.
 
Keep praying.
 
“Carson is strong”   “Thank you for caring”
 
Mike
 
 

]]> http://carsonwiener.com/?feed=rss2&p=372 Afternoon Update http://carsonwiener.com/?p=371 http://carsonwiener.com/?p=371#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:50:19 +0000 admin http://carsonwiener.com/?p=371 Sunday Noon- Carson is having some small side effects from one of his meds, but overall he his feeling good. He takes this med for 5 days at the beginning of his 28 day cycle.

His hair is growing back. Fast. It seems like if you stare at his bald scalp you can see the dark hairs sprouting up. Every hour there is more and more. The hair on his legs and arms is already here, so his head is next.

We went for a nice walk on the beach this morning. Carson is going to Lego land tomorrow with a friend.

“Carson is strong” “Thank you for caring”.

Mike

]]> http://carsonwiener.com/?feed=rss2&p=371 Afternoon Update http://carsonwiener.com/?p=370 http://carsonwiener.com/?p=370#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:53:39 +0000 admin http://carsonwiener.com/?p=370 Wed 4pm -  Carson’s went to the clinic today to receive chemo through his port and for blood work.  His numbers came back strong and he feels great. 
 
“Carson is strong”  “Thank you for caring”
 
Mike
 
 

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Monday -  Carson is feeling great.  He went to his first wedding yesterday.  Check him out with his big sister.

On Wednesday, Carson goes to the clinic for additional (planned) meds.

“Carson is strong”   “Thank you for caring”

Mike

]]> http://carsonwiener.com/?feed=rss2&p=369 Morning Update http://carsonwiener.com/?p=367 http://carsonwiener.com/?p=367#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:13:00 +0000 admin http://carsonwiener.com/?p=367 Fri am -  Carson is feeling great!  His numbers came back and they are up (that is good news).  He is excited to go to his first wedding this Sunday and wear his first suit. 
 
Today is the last day of science camp.   School starts in a few weeks and we are moving back to our West gate house, never a dull moment in our family.
 
Keep praying.
 
“Carson is strong”  “Thank you for caring”
 
Mike

]]> http://carsonwiener.com/?feed=rss2&p=367 Baseball Pictures http://carsonwiener.com/?p=362 http://carsonwiener.com/?p=362#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:48:43 +0000 admin http://carsonwiener.com/?p=362 img00149-20100728-1721.jpg

Carson with coach Buddy Black.

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Look at all of the Padres signing autographs. The players really enjoyed it.

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Mat Latos signing a ball for Carson.

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Heath Bell signing Carson’s hat.

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