Sept., 2011 posts

Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 12:24pm Hi Friends, Just a little update on Dylan: Well I had a meeting with Dylan’s new teachers at the middle school on Thursday, then we walked Dylan’s daily schedule a couple of times, and then I recorded him walking through from the time he gets off the bus, until he leaves the school, on my cell phone, so he can watch it everyday to refresh his memory and hopefully not get lost. There is one thing that happened that concerns me though, we were sitting in the guidance office and Dylan started hollering that his head hurt, I looked at him and he was grabbing the right side of his head saying he was getting shooting pains that started from the bottom- middle back of his head and come up the side of his head to his temporal area. The pains did not last very long, however, he had these same pains 3 times, 3 different days, on the Disney Cruise, but I just figured it was from all the plane rides and the motion of the ship. So I emailed his neurosurgeon at Duke to let him know and ask him if this is normal, because the pain he had this week was a lot bigger and more painful that the other ones. The doctor said he was not sure what the pains are, but that it sounds like post radiation side affects and that they will take a close look on his updated MRI during his appts. on Sept. 14-16th. So I would like to ask for PRAYERS for Dylan, that the pains will  go away and that there are NO NEW CANCER or problems. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT! We would like everybody to know we really appreciate ANY help, and that we understand that times are very difficult for everyone right now. Please PRAY for Dylan and our family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!  THE PRATER FAMILY _________________________________________________________________ Newest Happenings Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2011 10:58 PM Hi Friends, Just a little update on Dylan and the FUNDRAISERS: Well I had a meeting with Dylan’s new teachers at the middle school on Thursday, then we walked Dylan’s daily schedule a couple of times, and then I recorded him walking through from the time he gets off the bus, until he leaves the school, on my cell phone, so he can watch it everyday to refresh his memory and hopefully  not get lost. There is one thing that happened that concerns me though, we were sitting in the guidance office and Dylan started hollering that his head hurt, I looked at him and he was grabbing the right side of his head saying he was getting shooting pains that started from the bottom-middle back of his head and come up the side of his head to his temporal area. The pains did not last very long, however, he had these same pains 3 times, 3 different days, on the Disney Cruise, but I just figured it was from all the plane rides and the motion  of the ship.  So I emailed his neurosurgeon at Duke to let him know and ask him if this is normal, because the pain he had this week was a lot bigger and more painful that the other ones. The doctor said he was not sure what the pains are, but that it sounds like post radiation side affects and that they will take a close look on his updated MRI during his appts. on Sept. 14-16th. So I would like to ask for PRAYERS for Dylan, that the pains will go away and that there are  NO NEW CANCER or problems. I sent out an email last week about some  FUNDRAISERS TO HELP US PAY FOR OUR TRIP TO DUKE,  these are a couple updates about those:                           Style For aCause                          Get Styled for Dylan 20% of retail sales will be donated to the Prater Family                               Shop Online  Spice up your fall wardrobe and help support Dylan's Upcoming trip to Duke. Date:August 25-September 10, 2011 Visit:http://www.stelladot.com/amandalawrence Choose“Kerry Prater” as your hostess Choose to have your purchase delivered directly to you       Amanda Lawrence alawrence@inbox.com  www.stelladot.com/amandalawrenceStylist ID#122566 We have two awesome specials going on this month. The first special only lasts for a few days and you can do yourself. For the Trunk Show Treasure  I will have to place your order. Give me a call and I can get your order put in online for you. This  is a great way to get more for your money and still help a great cause. Again, start shopping today  and don't hesitate to ask my any questions. The Style for a Steal items are the sale items, just click  on the "sale" tab. Labor Day Sale! September 1st-5th FREE Pyramid Double Wrap bracelet (either cognac or green) for customers who spend $125. Simply place $125 into your cart add a Pyramid Double Wrap Bracelet of your choice. The discount  will be automatically applied. Plus, an extra 20% off Style For A Steal items! Trunk Show Treasures Are Back!! Guests can get a Pyramid Double Wrap bracelet for $39 with a $50+ Trunk Show order. Discounted prices are valid only with a $50 retail Trunk Show purchase from September 1-30, 2011.  One choice per customer. Good while supplies last. B175CO Pyramid Double Wrap Cognac B175GR Pyramid Double Wrap Green Shop http:///www.stelladot.com/amandalawrence ________________________________________________________________ I also have another friend that wants to do a FUNDRAISER with SCENTSY CANDLES  to help us pay for Duke, here is her information: ATTENTION: I am doing a fundraiser for a friend of mines son……. Dylan Prater.  He was diagnosed with Cancer. Although they were able to remove the tumor  there are still Dr. visits and tests he continues to have to have. The fundraiser  is to help with all the expenses this family is incurring. Please visit my web page: Enjoymentaroma.Scentsy.Us To place an order — with Debbie Bacchus THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT! We would like everybody to know we really appreciate ANY help,  and that we understand that times are very difficult for everyone right now.  Please PRAY for Dylan and our family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! THE PRATER FAMILY _________________________________________________________________ Dylan update   Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 9:37pm Well we arrived at Duke about 30minutes before Dylan's first appt...Dylan's MRI's lasted over an hour today, then we waited at the hospital for 2 1/2 hrs for our second appt., but we finally saw Dylan's oncologist, and so far things look good for Dylan, the doc said his scans look good, PRAISE GOD! Tomorrow we have 2 appts, one at 945am and one at 1245pm. The first appt Dylan will see the endocrinologist, blood will be drawn and various tests will be done to check Dylan's glands in his body to check for any other cancers and any other possible side affects. I will send another update tomorrow as I can. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers! Thanks, Kerry Prater _________________________________________________________________ Latest news Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 8:03pm Hi everybody, Dylan saw the endocrinologist this morning, she asked us a bunch of questions, said he is growing very well, And ordered blood drawn and an xray. Dylan had 8viles of blood drawn for a whole panel of tests of various glands in his body, and the xray was of his hand to check the aging/growth of the bones in his body. She told us if there is anything abnormal in the bloodwork, she will call us. Then we saw Dr. Grant (neurosurgeon), he said the brain scans look great, we also saw them, there is NO NEW GROWTH, YEAH, GOD IS GREAT! Then we asked about sports and the doc said it's ok for Dylan to play basketball, but still no football or heavy contact sports. Dylan is SO EXCITED  that he gets  o play basketball! Dylan also told Dr. G that he is worried about the cancer coming back, and the doc told him that's why we (Duke hospital) will continue to monitor and check him, probably for the rest of his life, and we will return in March (6 months). He also told Dylan he looks GREAT, is doing very well, to continue with what he is doing, and stay healthy. We feel like we are FINALLY tip-toeing a little bit forward now, and with God's help and ALL our prayer warriors behind us, we will continue to move forward. THANK YOU ALL for your support and prayers, we GREATLY APPRECIATE them! Kerry Prater