Clinic Tuesday - March 13, 2012

It has only been four days since our last clinic visit; but they seem to have taken so long.  Today we will have another bone marrow aspirate.  Last Friday we were educated on "LDH." This is an enzyme in the body that increases when there is tissue damage caused by disease or injury. In our case, as the cancer gets worse the more abundant the LDH is in his bloodstream. Two weeks ago our LDH levels were at about 1900, but last Friday our levels were at only 1000.  We try so hard not to get our hopes up, but are just jumping with joy inside.  We continue to pray that this decrease in numbers can only be a result of the thousands of prayers that are being said for Tynan.

Yesterday we went to the Houston Zoo, and he did so well.  We had to park a mile away, because the parking lot was full.  When we came out of the parking garage and started walking toward the zoo, I heard someone yelling out my name, "Janie."  It was my cousin Mary and her family.  What are the chances of that?  We hung out with them, so the young man in the pictures in her son, Brandon.  We were having a good time and didn't realize how good.  We figured Tynan would be the first to want to leave; as his legs usually give out pretty quick; but much to my surprise he was not ready to go. 

And after all that fun, on to Los Cucos for dinner with Tia Norma.

Queso Face Tynan

Don't forget Houston, Jason Aldean March 15, 2012 at Rodeo Houston in the Reliant Stadium, Tynan will be riding in the Grand Entry.  Hope to see you there.

Mutton Bustin Fun

Tynan rode 2 sheep on Wednesday night and was crowned the Kingwood Champion. He did so good for a first timer. The crowd was amazing, and he was just lovin' it.  Lastnigt he was up in Caldwell, and was pumped up and ready to go.  He got ready, got on, and then he turned out his sheep.  BUT, he got some new hardware, and some prize money.  He hung on to his money all night long.  It would have probably been easier for him if the weather would have been a little better, but he still enjoyed it. And was NOT ready to leave.

The cowboys were amazing. This was a group of well raised cowboys, and cowgirls. This is how everyday life should be. They were all there to compete against the livestock and help each other out, and cheer each other on.  Lastnight's rodeo was a TYRS Rodeo Event. Good Luck to all who competed lastnight that will return today.  Thank you all for making Tynan's night as perfect as he would allow.  For the experience he may not have had otherwise, for the prayers, and for your generosity. Anyone at the rodeo who knew about Tynan, had just heard of him within a week's time.  It still melts my heart to see so many people open their hearts to our family.  The donations that we have received are greatly appreciated and extremley generous.  God Bless each and every one of you.

Tynan Chapa

TYRS Rodeo - Caldwell, TX 02-24-12

Tynan taking advice from a TYRS Leader, Boudreaux Campbell

Sykora Chapa(sister) hanging out at the bucking chutes.

Tynan Chapa in the bucking chutes with dad, the clown and Mr. Jay Campbell





Dad getting Tynan's helmet on.

We'd like to thank Jay Campbell

and the ENTIRE TYRS Rodeo Team

for taking Tynan under their wing lastnight

and showing him what it is to live the cowboy way.

THANK YOU & GOD BLESS YOU ALL