Trent Update

Many of you have asked me for a Trent update so here it is!

I spoke with Kim, Trent's mom, today and she sounded pretty positive, but a little discouraged about Trent's treatment. He has just finished week 3 of radiation! Which should have been half way but they added a week so Trent will undergo 7 weeks of radiation. The side effects have been minimal. He is experiencing a little hair loss and he is not eating. The not eating is a huge concern right now. The radiation has in a sense killed his taste buds so nothing taste good therefore he is not eating. His not eating is greatly effecting his weight, his blood sugar, and his energy level. All of these things must remain in check or he cannot continue with his treatment. Kim said she would drive to the other side of Houston to get him food if he would only eat it! They saw a Neurologist this week that thinks that Trent is having some seizure activity. They noticed some rapid eye movement and a few other things that give them this idea. They are scheduling a 24 hour observation at the hospital to check this further. The Dr.s are saying that the seizures could be caused by the tumors or that it could be a side effect of the radiation to the brain. The radiation does cause some swelling in the brain therefore it could be that.

I give you all this information to say please don't stop praying now! Kim was in good spirits but she was also down to hear that they have added a week and that there is potential seizure activity. Please continue to pray that God give her strength! She said that Trent has been in good spirits but that this week he has cried often and just wants to go home. I did talk to Trent on the phone! We had a nice conversation about being on summer break! He told me that he loved me and missed me! I assured him that we all loved and missed him too and that we would see him soon! Please continue to pray for God's healing hand to be laid on Trent and that God grant him patience and understanding about being away from home. Please continue to pray for Troy, Trent's dad, and Baylee, Trent's sister. Troy is here working and Baylee is trying to finish her last week of school while at the same time they are very worried about their son and brother! And I ask that you please pray for all of the Dr.'s and specialist that Trent is seeing, please pray for their wisdom while treating our good friend. God is good and I know when we take the time to ask he listens.

The Travers family has been very blessed by many of God's people already and Kim was very appreciative today! They were granted a FREE stay at The Marriott Residence Inn in Houston, they have received many gift cards to restaurants and stores from total strangers. This is in addition to the many cards, toys, books, gifts....they received from Trent's friends at Little Red!

Again Thank You All! It is an honor of mine to have such wonderful friends and family! It really feels amazing to know that so many of you have placed Trent in your hearts and prayers when you don't even know him! But like I have said before when you are one of my students you have a special place in my heart...So Trent is part mine!

Thanks again ...Keep those prayers a coming!!!!!