March 2009 (photos)

Just wanted to leave a quick update. Luca has been doing great, and keeping us very busy! Each day he grows more and more active, and there doesn't seem to be anything he's not excited to explore.

We reached a couple big milestones this past month. First was the 100th day following his cord blood transplant. While there are never any guarantees, the 100-day mark typically means that you've made it through the most dangerous period.

Then, March 7th marked the one-year anniversary of Luca's diagnosis. It's been a quite a year, and we owe much of Luca's current health and happiness to all of your amazing support. We continue to be humble and grateful as all of Luca's recent tests have been clean.

As always, please keep our friends on M9 in your thoughts and prayers. A few of good friends have recently been re-admitted, and will be relying on blood donations to make it through.

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And in case anyone was wondering, Luca's bracket has Syracuse going all the way!

Comments

[Holly, Andy, Tommy & Matthew Kane]

Hi Luca!
We are so proud of you and love all of your pictures! Looks like you had so much fun with your cousins! We love you and can't wait to meet you very very soon :)
Hugs & Kisses to you and your Mommy & Daddy.
XOXOXOXO
Holly, Andy, Tommy & Matthew

[Tony, Kristyn, Madalyne, & Anthony]

We're so happy to hear that Luca is doing great! We always knew he would--he's such a fighter. We hope to see him soon.
Love,
The Sousous

[Sue Dufton]

We are thrilled to see Luca enjoying himself so much just doing regular kid things! Long overdue! We think of Luca often and am just overjoyed to see that he is doing so well. Looking forward to meeting him soon.
All our love
Sue

[Lisa, Faris, Jacob and Emilie Sousou]

So glad to hear Luca is doing well!! He is so darn cuuuute, and looks so happy. So nice to see. :)

We can't wait to meet him someday when he's ok to come up here!

[Nujoud]

We are so happy to read this post today!!! YEAH Luca!
We are so proud of you big boy! You are eating like a big boy and walking like one too. Keep up the hard work. We love you and we will see you soon.

Love,
The Makhloufs

[Nikky Cimino]

Thanks for the updates!! I can't wait to meet you. I have a tournament when you are going to be here but I will hopefully get to see you guys.

Love always,

Nikky:)

[Kelli and John and boys]

WOW- priceless pictures!!! We love to hear all the wonderful and positive news. He looks a picture of health and a bundle of joy. We so enjoy your updates and can not wait to see you again soon!!!!! All our love and prayers-
John, Kelli, Johnny, Jake and Jordan