Tuesday, June 27, 2006

More about Justice

Just two days after my wonderful time with that adorable Justice and his parents and grammie, a routine visit to the doc revealed that his leukemia came back. Here is the email that his parents wrote to all their friends:

Dear Friends,
We learned earlier this week that Justice's leukemia has returned. We are reeling from the news, but believe with all our hearts that this is just another bump in the road to a full recovery. The doctors at New York University Hospital, where Justice has been re-admitted, are working on his drug protocol, yet they seem quite certain that this course will include stronger chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant to send him into full remission.
You have all been so wonderful and supportive throughout Justice's illness and eight-month remission, and know that that hasn't been forgotten. We'll keep you posted on his progress and count on your continued prayers. Love, Jayne and Hunter


Last Saturday night was a benefit that I attended. Here's the invitation:


It was a terrific event and it looked like and I hope that a significant amount of money was raised. I know that I will thoroughly enjoy the paella and flan dinner that my group of 8 won in the silent auction! Quite a few people in my building wrote checks made out to "All For Justice," even people who never met Jayne and Hunter. Everybody is rooting strongly for that little adorable boy to beat this damn thing down and get on with his life. Justice's Aunt Holly tells me that when he's approached by docs and nurses he screams, "No way, no way!!" but that after they're done he says "Thank you" to them. What a fabulous little boy he is.