Facebook Updates

Hi! I'm Veronica, Ali's aunt who lives in Austin. I don't get down to Houston as much as I would like, but when I do I always look forward to seeing my Ali 'Kat' and her sister Abby 'Baby Bear'. Over the last few years Chris and Megan have connected with me on Facebook, a social networking site, making it easy for me to keep in touch. They take time to post pictures, special events, and everyday happenings on their page so I feel as connected to the girls as if I were living next door. When Ali was diagnosed with A.L.L. Chris and Megan used Facebook to get the word out. I realize not everyone has a Facebook account so I wanted to post the updates that Chris has made thus far. Ali's parents will be posting info and photos to this site when they have some free time. Until then, I'll post what I see on Facebook and try to keep non-facebook people on the same page.

June 4 Friday at 11:30am via Facebook for BlackBerry

Chris Smallwood: Our daughter "Ali" was diagnosed with Leukemia today. She is in good hands at Texas Childrens Hospital. We'll take all the prayers we can get. Please say a prayer for my baby.

June 5 Saturday at 11:22am via Facebook for BlackBerry

Chris Smallwood: Thank you for the prayers and well wishes from my friends and FB family. Today is day 1 in the fight against Leukemia and we will win. Chemo starts and many other meds but my baby is a strong girl. Please keep her "Ali" in your prayers.

June 5 Saturday at 6:40pm via Facebook for BlackBerry 

Chris Smallwood: Update: Ali had a good day today on day 1 of chemotherapy. She was able to get up and walk around, go to the library. Good energy and no hurdles today. Keep the prayers coming and thank you all for caring about Ali Belle.

June 6 Sunday at 12:12am via Facebook for BlackBerry
Chris Smallwood: wide awake, can't make my mind relax. this is the time when it's good my daughter is asleep and doesn't see the stress this disease causes. we have a lot of support is what helps me when i need to go through this.

June 6 Sunday at 7:15am via Facebook for BlackBerry
Chris Smallwood: Day 2 under way it never stopped. Poor kiddo, every time she got to sleep they were waking her for meds, vitals, or blood. Refreshed and ready to whoop some cancer butt today. Everyone have a good day.

June 7 Monday at 1:05am via Facebook for BlackBerry 

Chris Smallwood: Good day today for Ali. No major problems and enjoyed decorating her room with mommy and daddy. A fan page is being created for all of "you" wonderful people who have sent us your prayers for my baby girl. It should be up tomorrow, we will keep you updated.

June 7 Monday at 1:07am via Facebook for BlackBerry 
Chris Smallwood: Update: bloodwork just came in and everything is looking great. Calcium is low but all other numbers are looking very good.

June 7 Monday at 9:18pm via Facebook for BlackBerry 

Chris Smallwood: Average day today for Ali. Blood counts are going very low which shows the chemo is doing it's job. Bad thing is because they are so low she has to wear a mask when leaving the room. Her immune system is almost non-functional so we are being very careful. Good news: this 1st round should be over in a couple days and we ...should be home by the end of the week, god willing.