Ironically enough, on the celebration day of the Great MLK, Cutler pronounced to the doctor this morning that he has a dream and that dream is to be free from his room if only for a few minutes at a time. Dr. Lenarsky was so moved by Cutler’s speech that he could find no way to say no and so today began another milestone…the ability to socialize Cutler with the halls of the transplant floor.
Ok, so it was actually me that asked the doctor and he surprisingly said sure and it wasn’t a minute later Cutler and I were roaming the floor. The reason I say surprisingly is that his WBC dropped to 2000 today after going another day without the neupogen. The doctor does say that this is fully what he expects and it will just be a game of giving neupogen every couple of days until he is able to generate it on his own. The picture above is from the kitchen on the floor and outside there is a bunch of construction going on and Cutler was very enthralled with watching the machines and cars moving around.
Cutler was given two more surprises this evening, the first being that Aunt Ellen was able to come stay and visit with him for a few hours while Melanie, Mason, and I got to enjoy a dinner together. The second surprise that Cutler received was seeing his big brother peaking into his door window. Although he is allowed to roam the floor when no patients are out, he is not able to see Mason close up just yet, but Cutler didn’t seem to mind. An instant smile sprung to his mouth and he quickly showed Mason his new trick of waving hi. The played peekaboo a bit and judging by Mason’s laughter, I am not sure which one enjoyed it more. It really was a heart lifting moment to see how much Cutler still knows his big brother and to see how much Mason really enjoys entertaining his baby brother. Can’t wait to get them both together at home again.
Team Fricke 
Hang in there! Cutler will be home soon. GOD is listening and lots of people are praying. Tell him that his cousin Cody always enjoyed the construction vehicles. I think they are kind of cool myself. Love and miss you all!
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God gave Culter the best parents and big brother ever! Along with a great extended family. Dad and Mom, you are so quick to point out your blessings in EACH day… you are amazing and a blessing to others. So glad for the good day and we will continue to pray for all.
In Him,
Hand in Hand Prayer Ministry at FellowshipChurch
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It brought tears to my eyes picturing Mason & Cutler playing and laughing together. It won’t be long before they will be able to do this every day together at home. God is good and He is answering all our prayers.
We miss you all. Can’t wait to get through all of the appointments up here and be back down there with you guys. All our love, Mom & Dad
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This is where patience, courage, love and peace comes in when the “ups and downs” of a physical sickness come in.
Just remember as said in Psalm 31:3:
For You are my rock and my fortress;
Therefore, for Your name’s sake,
Lead me and guide me.
Proverbs 3:5,6:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Aaron and Melanie we are continuously praying for Team Fricke.
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It was a great evening for me, too!!! I have missed getting to see Cutler regularly (even if it is in the hospital). I could only see Mason smiling while they were at the door playing and it was so good to see. Cutler and Mason are too cute together (just like Melanie and I were when we were younger) although I am sure my parents and Melanie will tell you I was nowhere near as nice as Mason is!
GOD is great and he continues to listen and answer our prayers!
Aunt Ellen
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I kept picturing how Grandma and Grandpa must have been smiling through their tears reading your latest blog, Cutler and Aaron. Wonderful to know that Cutler is “free at last” even if just for a few minutes – baby steps, Cutler!
Thanks again, Melanie and Aaron, for your daily blogs. I don’t know what we would do without them.
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