Today was Grammy’s first day on the job here on the 12th floor, and as you can see from the photo, she and Cutler had a great time! Thanks again to my stepmom, Barbara, who willingly stepped up to help us out when Aaron’s mom had to go home unexpectedly. I will let Aaron post tomorrow about his mom’s back. Cutler had another good day, although he isn’t quite 100% just yet. The doctors are pleased with his progress thus far, and we’re thankful everything Cutler is experiencing was fully expected – no surprises! No discussion of when he might come home…perhaps we’ll get the nerve up to ask in a week or so.
No fever and little pain, he prefers someone to hold him and read him books rather than play. I imagine that will change in another couple of days. Aaron and Mason had a special day which Aaron will tell everyone about as well as post a picture of Mason on Santa’s lap. Right now Cutler is sleeping peacefully and I am hopeful for a good night’s sleep?
Thanks for the continued prayers and comments on the blog. This gives us the encouragement to type at night when we’d rather be resting or sleeping! Please pray for Lucas Gebert, Cutler’s cancer twin (same type of AML, Lucas is a few months older than Cutler), that his appetite increases and he maintains good health so he can go home for Christmas.
Team Fricke 
Only you know what your family is going through, however, we see a focused, determined, yet loving family!
Keep the course to win this fight! You guys are doing a great job balancing it all. Remember to keep leaning on your family to help you get through it!
We are praying for both Cutler and Lucas! God hear our prayers…
Letty
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Thank you, Team Fricke for diligently keeping us updated about Cutler’s progress. Your blog really brightens my day when I get to my computer to see the latest news about Cutler in the morning. As of this morning, we will include prayers for Lucas in addition to our prayers for Cutler and all of Team Fricke. I will also add a special prayer for both Lucas and Cutler to progress far enough that they will be able to go home before the end of the year.
I’m also very excited to see the Mason/Santa Claus picture. I bet he really enjoyed his “guy day” with his daddy.
Lots of holiday hugs from Missouri,
Aunt Linda & John
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Welcome Grammy and praying for you as well! So glad to hear Cutler is progressing as expected, will continue to pray for no setbacks. Will pray for Lucas as well, glad you can offer support to others, in the midst of what you are going thru. Many prayers for you all,
Hand in Hand Prayer team at Fellowshipchurch
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Wow Grammy. This is one of the few pictures where Cutler isn’t smiling… Aaron and Melanie, are you sure about your replacement?
Much love to all of you from Cali. I miss you guys and am so proud to have such awesome, strong, and loving people in my family.
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