Well we’re on the third day of this journey. These past days have been trying to say the least. Dana Daykin and Eli got to BC Children’s Friday night via air ambulance where there was more tests. He is scheduled for a bone biopsy tomorrow (Monday) morning. This will tell us what kind of leukaemia we’re dealing with. From what we’ve been told thus far the outlook is very positive, it’s a long road but we’ll get through this. 

We are so grateful for the outpouring of support. We appreciate it and treasure each prayer, word of encouragement and positive vibe sent our way. We’re not sure yet what or when we’ll need help but we’ll reach out when we do. Whether Katie and I head down will be dependent on Monday’s results and the treatment plan is. 

Dana and Eli are in the oncology ward at BC Children’s which is in the new part of the hospital and they have private room with a pull out couch/parent bed. This will likely be home for some time. The ward has patio that they were able to get outside to today for some fresh air. My mom and sister have taken food in for Dana and one of the organizations that supports sick children had provided a bin of good toys. 

Overall he’s doing fine right now. We really had no indications he was sick and had it not been for his routine bloodwork we wouldn’t have caught it so early.

This isn’t going to be a short or easy road but we know we don’t walk it alone.