Mario's Anniversary

Today marks the one year anniversary of Mario's second Liver Transplant. I have struggled over the last few days to find the words to put here. It is with mixed emotions that we recognize this milestone in his progress and recovery. I would ask you each to take a moment out of your day and send your thoughts, prayers and energy toward the family who passes the anniversary of their young sons passing. Because of their amazing gift, Mario is with us today.

As we pass and approach the anniversary of Mario's transplants, we just want to remind everyone to keep the donor families in your thoughts and prayers. Mario will be two on April 25th and we would be honored if you would choose to make a donation in his name to the Children's Hospital Transplant Fund. Here is the link: https://secure.seattlechildrens.org/

All our love, Araujo fam

2 week lab check = good

Mario had labs drawn this week to confirm that everything still checks out with the lower level of his immunosuppressent and removing another medication. Everything looks great still! So, we get a 1 month pass from labs and don't return to clinic again until June (3 months). All good news!

Mario annual Ultrasound

Mario did great today...actually fell ASLEEP during his ultrasound. I think he wore himself out trying to fight it. The good news is that the ultrasound results were positive. His lab results were also good and consistent with previous months. He has to go back in 2 weeks for labs, but that's because we're reducing some medication. He gets to lower his immunosuppressent dose, which is GREAT news. Here's a photo of him sleeping on the ultrasound table. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Here's the link to the 3rd annual Liver Families montage. All the kiddos from our online forum that have battled liver disease:
http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=818437f6e31b0b1c018ff7

Seattle Culinary Gala

Mario's photo and story are now posted on the web-site.
http://www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/pacificnw/events/449/

A couple brochures with Mario

Mario has a bug and is having a mellow, cuddly day at home

Cool Event...

We've just signed up to speak at this event...would love to see familiar faces in the crowd! http://www.liverfoundation.org/chapters/pacificnw/events/449/

played soccer at the park today

Mario is such a big boy now he can take his medicine (pills) all by himself.

Mario had labs drawn last night and the results look great. This is fantastic news since we removed one of his immunosuppressants 2 weeks ago. We're very pleased to have one major medication taken off the list. All the best to you and wishing you a very happy 2009!

Merry Christmas Eve all...it just KEEPS on snowing here

Mario eating an ice cicle (spell?)