Tuesday, January 12, 2010

We're Number ONE!

We got some great news today! Spectacular, actually. Remember that number from Friday's biopsy that we wanted to be low? How about ONE PERCENT! Yes, our Georgia Girl has amazed us all yet again as the percentage of leukemia cells in her bone marrow dropped - more like plummeted - from 60 to 1, with one week of treatment. Incredible!

What this means in the immediate future is that Georgia will not have another bone marrow biopsy until the all-important Day 29, when we want that percentage number to be a big fat ZERO. That same day, her bone marrow will also be tested for Minimal Residual Disease - leukemia cells that somehow avoided detection in the biopsies. The results of these two tests will show if she is a Rapid or Slow Early Responder, which determines the next phase of her treatment.

So while we are thrilled beyond measure with today's results, we know, and were reminded by Dr. Neff, that this is just the first positive step in a long journey. While "getting rid" of the present leukemia cells is paramount, keeping them gone takes up the majority of the treatment plan. So keep those prayers, healing thoughts, and good vibrations coming because we can feel them and see them making a huge difference in Georgia's progress!

What else can you do? Well, I'm glad you asked because Georgia has been chosen to be the Honored Hero of our new friend Will's Team in Training - a fundraising effort in conjunction with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Will is riding in a 100 mile bike race from Austin to Shiner, TX in May, and he and his wife, Dianna, wanted to honor Georgia by participating and raising funds in her name. If you feel so inspired, click on Will's picture in the sidebar to the right, and it will take you to his Team in Training page, where you can learn about Will and make a donation to help fight ALL and other blood cancers. You're not only helping Georgia get better, but you're helping her help other kids get better, too - and she is just as determined about that as she is about her own recovery. Go Georgia! Go Will! Go DONATE! : )

30 comments:

  1. WOW!!!! We are sooooo happy for you! Truly, ALL never had a chance! Lots of love to you, your mommy and daddy, and your cute little sis Ivy!

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  2. Hi Georgia...
    I am Harish,from INDIA, I am working with your uncle.
    GET well soon..... We all praying for god for uuu,,, ....

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  3. Right on Georgia! That is spectacular news!
    C U soon! Love,
    Aunt Meghan, Owen &
    Evelyn

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  4. Well, this is just the best news EVER..... Reading your post was the best way to start the day. Still praying & so thankful for any bit of good news!

    Missy

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  5. One! That is awesome news, Georgia! Keep up the good healing!
    We love you,
    Joe, Darien, Zoe and Clark

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  6. Hi Georgia, I'm Max & Mason's Grandma (Mimi) sending you lots of Get Well wishes from Michigan.
    We will be praying for you and all you family.

    Sue & Larry Haraburda

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  7. Yippee!!! How very wonderful. We expect nothing less than spectacular from you Georgia.

    Max, Mason, Linda and Trent

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  8. Woohooooooo! That's fantastic! The doctors weren't expecting this from what I heard. Way to go Georgia, A+!

    We're all praying for you here in Houston and a bunch of my friends here and all over are praying too. We all love you and hope to keep hearing good news from you and your family!

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  9. Go Georgia!!! Go Georgia!!! YAY!!!! That 1% TOTALLY proves how strong you are!!! ALL never had one little chance!!! Keep on rockin' Georgia!!!!!!!! P.s. your smile reminds me of the saying from Life is Good: We shall never know all the good a simple smile can do. :) Love ya Georgia!!!:D love Claire:)

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  10. Gerogia- What GREAT news!!!
    I love seeing Ivy and you in the "field" of balloons.
    Keeping you all in our prayers.
    xoxoxo,
    Soraya

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  11. GO GEORGIA! Your news just made my day! Those cells don't stand a chance against you girl :) Keep on fighting the good fight, you've got a huge team of people behind you.
    Love-j.

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  12. Georgia,
    I work with your dad and have been following your blog, which I have found very inspiring. I admire your courage and strong will. I am very happy to read the good news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
    Sincerely,
    Liat

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  13. Georgia - congrats. that is great news! We will keep thinking healing thoughts for you. What are you reading these days?
    What did "0" say to "8"?
    Nice belt!!!!
    Laura Agnew

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  14. Hey Georgia,
    Fantastic news! So happy for you and your family! Way to go! You did it! We all knew you would kick ole ALL out of the ballpark! Congratulations and continued love and best wishes from the Woodlands!
    Hugs,
    Carolyn

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  15. Hey Georgia -

    Wow, what fabulous news! I knew it wouldn't be anything other than great results!!

    You and your family are still in our thoughts and prayers daily.

    Much love,
    Tracy, Joel, Patterson & Caroline Dew

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  16. I am glad you had good lab results. I hope you get better soon. I like the photo with the mustache!

    Love,
    Ben

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  17. HI GIRL.WELL IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT WE LOVE THE GOOD NEWS.UNCLE TOMMY AND I WILL BE GIVING TO THE BIKE RIDE AS LONG AS WE DON'T HAVE TO RIDE ..I GET A LITTLE LOST WITHOUT MY GPS AND I'M SURE I CAN'T RIDE AND WATCH IT AT THE SAME TIME.I WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER SHOW IS DOING HOUSE NEAR US SO THE SCHOOL ALONG WITH THE LADY WHO DOES OUR HOT LUNCH PROGRAM RAISED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND MANY GIFT CARDS AND THE T.V. CAME OUT AND FILMED US. THEY PUT JUST A LITTLE OF IT ON THE NEWS BUT I MADE YOU A "FLIP"SO YOU COULD SEE IT. I'M SENDING IT TO YOU MOM...TAKING A BREAK...MY DOG (no,uncle tommy's dog) RAN AWAY FROM ME WHEN I WAS BRING HER IN TONIGHT AND THE MAN ACROSS THE STREET JUST BROUGHT HER HOME.SHE WENT TO PLAY WITH HIS BOXER.BE LOOKING FOR YOUR MOVIE.XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

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  18. Georgia & Family,

    Will and I were so excited to read your blog this morning. That is incredible news and we are thrilled to see your progress! We will keep checking back for more updates and can't wait to meet you in February!

    Love, Dianna & Will Bacon

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  19. Go Georgia, go Georgia, go Georgia!

    Ben, Elizabeth, Jennifer & Todd

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  20. That's AWESOME news! Prayers and healthy vibes will still be coming your way. We are happy for you and your family. We'll be praying for a big fat ZERO for you, Georgia.

    Martinique, Weldon, Austin, Rachel and Sebastian

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  21. Hi Georgia, I'm Shaun from Canada (I work with your uncle). I'm so glad to hear about your fantastic news! We'll be thinking of you!

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  22. If a dog is tied to a rope 15 feet long, how can it reach a bone 30 feet away?




    The rope isn't tied to anything!

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  23. I LIKE YOUR BLOG GEORGIA AND WANT YOU TO KNOW I AM THINKING OF YOU! IM GLAD FOR YOUR GOOD NEWS! YAY! MISS YOU AND PRAY FOR YOU DAILY! KEEP IT UP
    later girl,
    jessica vondra

    (: ~ ^_^ ~ :)

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  24. Georgia you are an incredible girl!!!!!! Your smile makes me smile too because it is sooo pretty! I love the way your eyes sparkle! I pray for you very night!!!!!!!
    GOOOOO GEORGIA!!!!!!!!

    I am best friends with The Nichols Girls!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. Hi Georgia!!! Here's your joke of the day:

    What happened when the cows got out of their field?


    There was udder chaos!

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  26. Georgeia,

    I am a friend of your grandmother, Rosemary and grandfather, Bill. We heard the good news about your tests today and we are so grateful for you! You are quite the strong one in this battle! Hang in there and we wish the best for you.

    Love, Harriett

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  27. What great news. We have been praying and sending lots of good vibes your way. What an amazing patient you are. What knowledge you are learning. Dakota and I are so impressed with your attitude and strong will. I love to read too. Want to do a bag of books swap?
    Love,
    Dakota Luther
    & her mom Whitney

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  28. Great news on kicking ALL's bum! Keep kickin', little friend. You're amazing!

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  29. Go, Georgia! You are so strong and impressive! I am thinking of you up here in Portland, Oregon! Jennifer Olson

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  30. I'm so glad to hear the good news, Georgia! Hang in there!

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