Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Spring is in the hair!



Houston, we have peach fuzz!

Von is officially through the really rough part of the treatment program. It's only been 6 months, and even though we still have three years to go, we're feeling just grand about graduating into the maintenance stage.

It means we can travel a bit more as a family, enjoy some crowds and outdoor activities, have fewer weekly hospital visits, and as an added bonus, Von is growing hair. No more stares or commentaries on his appearances from other little kids in the cereal isle.

If you were needing a haircut and putting it off, consider a celebratory haircut in Von's honor, now that he will be growing some of his own.

10 comments:

Tim Rovenstine said...

I am very glad to read this report. Congratulations to you and to Von.

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear your family can live a little more normally! Love the picture! Gap! Cool kid!
Tammy D.

Marlita said...

Yay! What good news, especially the part about you traveling more. Maybe we can see you soon. Tell Von I think he looks cool without hair, but peach fuzz is cool too.

Marlita said...

Hi Von! hope you get more fuzz it is so cool I hope you come and see me! love evi

Oma Roberta said...

What a smile! On our faces as well! Grateful to the Lord who heals and restores. Von, you are lookin' good, buddy, and Oma would love to rub that fuzz! Hugs and kisses.

jennifer... said...

That's really great news! And if GAP decides to market porta-caths as a new fashion trend, they have their model. CUTE KID!

Rus said...

Awesome! I'll shave my head today in Von's honor. My own peach fuzz is out-of-control. Here's to Von having a full head of hair again soon! And here's to your part of the Rovenstine clan getting out more as a family! Von looks great, and Oma Roberta is right--great smile!

Robin said...

rock on little man!
I think that you (Von) look incredibly handsome without hair, but I know you will look just as handsome with your new soft locks!

Design Chicks said...

Yeeaah!!! That's so awesome! We still pray for Von every night during bedtime prayers. It's awesome to see God answering our prayers. :)

Anonymous said...

Von, congratulations on the Peach Fuzz. It will be replaced soon by handsome hair, just wait.

Congratulations to the family too, being able to resume a somewhat normal life.

Take care,
Linda W.