I can't believe how much he has grown in the last few years, well months even!
We just had Henry's SIX YEAR TRANSPLANT BIRTHDAY!!
We looked at pictures and ate red velvet cupcakes with tons of friends and family
His visit was great, he's a normal healthy boy!
He does still have high Ferritin levels and low Transferrin and TIBC(something like that... the things responsible for taking free iron out of the body). So he has lots of iron in his body and the guys responsible for cleaning it up are tired or out to lunch :)
Normal levels of iron range from 20-330 or something like that and Henry is at 838.
So a bit high.
We are waiting to hear back from Seattle, if they want any further action taken to remove the excess iron.
He lost his first tooth, is starting 2nd grade and healthy!
He's amazing! Loves being a missionary to his friends, telling them all kinds of bible stories.
And reads as much and as often as he can. Right now he's reading "Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe."
I testify of the Lords law of compensation, Elder Scott spoke of it once, that every tear would be repaid an hundred fold... and it truly has! The Lord doth visit his people in their time of affliction, and carries the load so that even they cannot feel the weight of it. I can look back with great joy and happiness and mostly forget all the heartache and struggle. We can go through struggles and hard times with out the Lords help, but with His strength and support we can bear our burdens with ease and with joy.
You're such an all-star Mom! I just love your kiddos! I remember Henry being a little smartie pants when he was in the hospital. He's a remarkable kid. And I just love Elizabeth! I would love to give her a great big hug. She was always such a fun little girl. Thanks for the update. You're family is beautiful!
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