Hunter Hits His 2 YEAR Mark

September 2, 2012 .. Each day we are THANKING GOD for our continued blessings.  Hunter has hit his two year mark as of July 1, 2012.  We had his two year tests ran and we are truly thrilled to say that ALL tests came back clean and clear.  For the first time in over five years he doesn't have to go back to the doctors monthly, weekly, or daily.  We don't have to return for three months .. SO awesome and weird at the same time.  A type of weird that we will take any day of the year.  It's those little baby steps that we are all looking forward to walking.  We are praying that all these baby steps will be taken one day at a time and for many many years to come.  Each step is a true blessing and ones that we look forward to taking.

Hunter has just started his Sophomore year at Long Beach State University and is loving it there.  He recently moved out with his cousin and is really loving that independence and freedom.  He is still working at Tortilla Joes at Downtown Disney.  He is growing up and WE are loving watching him grow into the individual man that he will becoming.  He is expressing himself in many different ways but we continue to pray that no matter how he expresses himself he continues to stay healthy and focused on the true blessings that each and every day brings him.

Please continue to keep Hunter in your daily prayers.  The internal daily struggles are with him always as the fear of what each day could bring.  May time and health be on his side for all the days that are ahead of him.  THANK you to ALL who has helped us with this journey.  There are no words that can express the love, gratitude and blessings that we feel from having so many wonderful people in our lives.

ALL of our love,
THE HERRICK FAMILY
Joseph, Jeanna, Lauryn, HUNTER and Maddison

PET Scan and Heart MUGA Test ... Hunter has just hit his 21 month mark and had to get both his routine PET Scan and a MUGA Heart test for his heart. We are truly blessed to say that BOTH of his tests came back GREAT!!! Hunter is 3 months from his 2 year mark and with every passing day we THANK GOD for all the blessings he has given us. Hunter's PET Scan came in clean and clear!! His MUGA Heart test came back showing that his heart is doing better than they originally thought. His heart is now pumping at a rate of 57 where as before they thought it was in the 30 range. This is wonderful news in so many way. One is that his heart is at a "normal" rate and two is that he doesn't have to take any medications. That was really hard for Hunter so again I thank god for that blessing. Please keep Hunter in your continued prayers as hitting the 2 year mark is a big one for him and the type on cancer that he HAD... I also want to take a moment to THANK all of those that have been with us through this long journey. We couldn't have gotten this far with out all the love, prayers and support from each and everyone of you. There are truly some things that can't be described in words and the appreciation/love we feel is one of them. Thank you again for all of your continued blessings..... Love, The Herrick Family ... Joseph, Jeanna, Lauryn, HUNTER and Maddison

PET Scan

Hunter had his 18 month PET Scan and we are extremely blessed to say that it came back CLEAN and CLEAR .. Live each day, tell the ones in your life that you love them, NEVER take any day for granted and always LIVE each day to the fullest. We are truly blessed to have each of you in our lives, and you make our days and lives fuller.

Thank you again for all the continued LOVE and SUPPORT!
The Herrick Family
Joseph, Jeanna, Lauryn, HUNTER and Maddison