Diagnosis: Leukemia; February 11, 1989

I woke up at ten o’clock. I made bran muffins for breakfast then I had a shower and got dressed. Alex and I had a muffin when they came out of the oven.

Mom phoned around eleven o’clock, she said Dad didn’t want to go to Ronnie and Chrissy’s today. His leg was bothering him too much. I said if you want I can come and stay with Dad. Mom said that would be good, she doesn’t like to leave him by himself. I said I would be down at two o’clock.

I did some work around the house and got ready to go down. Charlie went grocery shopping. We waited for him but he wasn’t back yet so we left. Charlie arrived about twenty minutes later. Mom left at two thirty to next door. They didn’t tell her what occasion it was for but I saw birthday balloons outside so maybe it someone’s birthday! Mom said she would feel badly if it was since she didn’t bring a gift.

We watched tv while Mom was gone. Alex and I also played a video game.

Mom came back before four o’clock. She said she didn’t know anyone there. It was a party for two of their children’s their birthday.

Mom asked us to stay for dinner. We didn’t eat dinner until six o’clock.

It was too long for Alex to be there. He’s use to playing in his own house or being able to watch one of his tapes. Alex didn’t behave very well after dinner. I told him not to do something and he kicked me. Then I tapped his hand and he ran towards the family room screaming. I told him to come here right away. Alex hugged me once he came over to me. He hugged me so hard it hurt my throat. Alex apologized five minutes later and was okay the rest of the time we were there.

We left at nine o’clock. I told Alex he had to go to bed right away. Alex was mad because he thought he could play for awhile. I said not when you were naughty at Grandma and Grandpa’s. Alex said can I have a snack please. I said yes but don’t take too long to decided what you want.

I watched tv after Alex had gotten into bed. I went to bed at eleven o’clock.

No Tests

Medication

Mercaptopurine ------- 12:15 p.m. ------

Temperature 36.22C 12:15 p.m.