I came across this incredible young mans story and his journey. He is our Abby's age. The baseball tournament he last played in while in St. George, Abby's friends were playing in the same tournament, same age. Really pulled at my heart...
Fifteen weeks ago we watched as our 14 year old boy Davis pitched and played 4 baseball games in two days; then hiked Lizard Head and Snow Canyon in St. George, Utah. Within 5 days of these events Davis began to exhibit the first of many life-threatening challenges. Even today to look at Davis, you see a typical young boy with a love of sports, friends and family. His outward appearance does not indicate the battle that is raging within his body.
In March of 2010, Davis began with petechiae which are pinpoint round red spots that appear as a result of bleeding under the skin on his lower legs, that began to move to other extremities and into his mouth. Lab results indicated that Davis had a severe low platelet count and did not have the ability to clot with or without injury. Even a slight jolt with a seat belt could cause extreme internal bleeding. He was placed on decreased physical activity precautions and had to give up sports, boating and even jumping the stairs two-by-two. More tests were done as he began to prepare to finish 8th grade and run for 9th grade officer.
Results from further labs indicated that he did not have an immune system thus putting him at increased possibility for infections and disease. He was grounded from all outside activity that would place him at risk. This meant no friends, no activities, no elections. This was a difficult time as he continued through testing and tried to finish the school year from home. To his credit and much to our gratitude, the student body of KJH(Kaysville Junior High) rallied around him and voted him into the position of 9th grade Vice President. The sting of the social isolation was lightened with the love and his anticipation of being a part of something for the future.
Read more about Davis here
Cherish every moment!
Fifteen weeks ago we watched as our 14 year old boy Davis pitched and played 4 baseball games in two days; then hiked Lizard Head and Snow Canyon in St. George, Utah. Within 5 days of these events Davis began to exhibit the first of many life-threatening challenges. Even today to look at Davis, you see a typical young boy with a love of sports, friends and family. His outward appearance does not indicate the battle that is raging within his body.
In March of 2010, Davis began with petechiae which are pinpoint round red spots that appear as a result of bleeding under the skin on his lower legs, that began to move to other extremities and into his mouth. Lab results indicated that Davis had a severe low platelet count and did not have the ability to clot with or without injury. Even a slight jolt with a seat belt could cause extreme internal bleeding. He was placed on decreased physical activity precautions and had to give up sports, boating and even jumping the stairs two-by-two. More tests were done as he began to prepare to finish 8th grade and run for 9th grade officer.
Results from further labs indicated that he did not have an immune system thus putting him at increased possibility for infections and disease. He was grounded from all outside activity that would place him at risk. This meant no friends, no activities, no elections. This was a difficult time as he continued through testing and tried to finish the school year from home. To his credit and much to our gratitude, the student body of KJH(Kaysville Junior High) rallied around him and voted him into the position of 9th grade Vice President. The sting of the social isolation was lightened with the love and his anticipation of being a part of something for the future.
Read more about Davis here
Cherish every moment!
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