a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"4/26/23";s:5:"title";s:16:"Almost Half Way!";s:7:"details";s:1435:"NOAH UPDATE - 4/26/23 It's been about a week and a half since the last update. There's not a whole lot to update on as of right now. He continues with his daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy treatments. All in all things are going great! He's starting to feel just a bit fatigued but that's really about it! They are starting him a steroid cream for his neck as a preventative for any itching or irritation he might experience from the daily treatments as the days go on. Come this Friday we can say that he has officially completed half of his treatment there! Monday Sarah is scheduled for her monthly hormone blocking injections as part of her treatment. Josh will get to go visit for a long weekend coming up soon. Noah is excited for that! He's hoping that he is feeling good enough to escape the hotel and go to Snake Discovery in Maplewood, MN! As always, thank you all for the continue prayers that help keep the family going. Please don't forget also the Meal Train page where you can sign up to make a meal or two that will help out Josh and Kayla while they are holding down the fort at home! We've got it set up as contactless delivery to try to avoid any extra germs getting introduced to the house. You can also send money for groceries and even order food delivery from one of their favorite restaurants! If anyone has any questions, please reach out to [email protected] https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8/";}

Almost Half Way!

4/26/23

NOAH UPDATE – 4/26/23
It’s been about a week and a half since the last update. There’s not a whole lot to update on as of right now. He continues with his daily radiation and weekly chemotherapy treatments. All in all things are going great! He’s starting to feel just a bit fatigued but that’s really about it! They are starting him a steroid cream for his neck as a preventative for any itching or irritation he might experience from the daily treatments as the days go on. Come this Friday we can say that he has officially completed half of his treatment there! Monday Sarah is scheduled for her monthly hormone blocking injections as part of her treatment. Josh will get to go visit for a long weekend coming up soon. Noah is excited for that! He’s hoping that he is feeling good enough to escape the hotel and go to Snake Discovery in Maplewood, MN! As always, thank you all for the continue prayers that help keep the family going. Please don’t forget also the Meal Train page where you can sign up to make a meal or two that will help out Josh and Kayla while they are holding down the fort at home! We’ve got it set up as contactless delivery to try to avoid any extra germs getting introduced to the house. You can also send money for groceries and even order food delivery from one of their favorite restaurants! If anyone has any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8/

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"4/17/23";s:5:"title";s:18:"Start of Week Two!";s:7:"details";s:1224:"NOAH UPDATE - 4/17/23 First week of treatment down and five more to go! Today was a long day of chemotherapy and radiation. Radiation seems to be going ok but he still struggles through the chemotherapy. On a good note, this past Friday Sarah was approved to continue her Cancer treatment at the Mayo Clinic so that she will not have to travel back to Fargo for treatment at the Roger Maris Cancer Center! Today was her first day of blood work and meeting with the oncologist. Josh was able to drive up last night to be with them today for treatment and will return back home tomorrow. Today, he and Noah went to a hobby store in the area and were able to get a few things for Noah to work on for the RC car he got for his birthday! Hopefully that will life his spirits a bit and help him pass the time. As always, thank you guys for the continued support for the family. There is still the Lend A Hand and Meal Train sites up for those who can contribute in those ways (link will be attached below). Thank you to Amanda for signing up to bring a pot roast dinner to the family this Saturday and to the anonymous person for the $250 donation towards grocery costs! You guys are all so amazing! https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8";}

Start of Week Two!

4/17/23

NOAH UPDATE – 4/17/23
First week of treatment down and five more to go! Today was a long day of chemotherapy and radiation. Radiation seems to be going ok but he still struggles through the chemotherapy. On a good note, this past Friday Sarah was approved to continue her Cancer treatment at the Mayo Clinic so that she will not have to travel back to Fargo for treatment at the Roger Maris Cancer Center! Today was her first day of blood work and meeting with the oncologist. Josh was able to drive up last night to be with them today for treatment and will return back home tomorrow. Today, he and Noah went to a hobby store in the area and were able to get a few things for Noah to work on for the RC car he got for his birthday! Hopefully that will life his spirits a bit and help him pass the time. As always, thank you guys for the continued support for the family. There is still the Lend A Hand and Meal Train sites up for those who can contribute in those ways (link will be attached below). Thank you to Amanda for signing up to bring a pot roast dinner to the family this Saturday and to the anonymous person for the $250 donation towards grocery costs! You guys are all so amazing!
https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"4/14/23";s:5:"title";s:29:"Radiation and Meal Train info";s:7:"details";s:1217:"NOAH UPDATE - 4/14/23 (MEAL TRAIN INFO) Radiation for Noah started on Monday and so far everything has been going good. He's not experiencing any side effects currently, but they are anticipating that by week three or four things could get a bit rough for him. We pray that the side effects will be minimal. He still does not like going through the chemotherapy but is powering through it. Mondays are the longest days for him because he has radiation and chemotherapy in the same day. Noah's last radiation treatment will be on May 19th and they will return back home on May 21st. A meal train has been set up to help out Josh and Kayla while Sarah and Noah are in Rochester. If you can, please take a look at the calendar and see if/when you can cover any dates for a meal for them. On the site you will find foods they do/don't like to eat, restaurants they like for gift cards, Doordash gift cards, and even a spot to donate to help with the cost of groceries! As always, thank you so much for your continued support for the Fjeld family while they are navigating through this difficult time. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for more information. https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8";}

Radiation and Meal Train info

4/14/23

NOAH UPDATE – 4/14/23 (MEAL TRAIN INFO)
Radiation for Noah started on Monday and so far everything has been going good. He’s not experiencing any side effects currently, but they are anticipating that by week three or four things could get a bit rough for him. We pray that the side effects will be minimal. He still does not like going through the chemotherapy but is powering through it. Mondays are the longest days for him because he has radiation and chemotherapy in the same day. Noah’s last radiation treatment will be on May 19th and they will return back home on May 21st.
A meal train has been set up to help out Josh and Kayla while Sarah and Noah are in Rochester. If you can, please take a look at the calendar and see if/when you can cover any dates for a meal for them. On the site you will find foods they do/don’t like to eat, restaurants they like for gift cards, Doordash gift cards, and even a spot to donate to help with the cost of groceries! As always, thank you so much for your continued support for the Fjeld family while they are navigating through this difficult time. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for more information.
https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:6:"4/9/23";s:5:"title";s:27:"Radiation & meal train info";s:7:"details";s:1488:"NOAH UPDATE 4/9/23 Message from Sarah: "We made it!!!! Noah's radiation treatment was approved and we are now in Rochester for our long 7 week stay. Not only will Noah be receiving treatment, I will continue my own while we are in Rochester." Josh, Sarah and Noah made the trip down there on Friday and got settled in. Josh had to return back home on Sunday. He will make short trips to Rochester to visit when he is able to get some time off from work. Noah will begin his radiation treatments tomorrow which will be 5 days a week, as well as a 3 hour chemotherapy infusion once a week. Please keep him in your prayers! The Fjeld family is so grateful for the amazing family and friends how have been supporting in different ways. You've all played a huge part in helping get them through this road bump. Continued support is always appreciated. One way you can continue your support is through the meal train that has been set up to help out Josh and Kayla while they are at home for the next 7 weeks while Sarah and Noah are gone. I'll attach a link that will take you right to the meal train. Pick which day(s) you are able to bring a meal and sign up. It's pretty easy. You will find things that they like to eat, things they don't, and even some of their favorite restaurants you can get them gift cards for! If you have any questions about the meal train, Lend a Hand program, or anything else please feel free to email [email protected] https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8";}

Radiation & meal train info

4/9/23

NOAH UPDATE 4/9/23
Message from Sarah: “We made it!!!! Noah’s radiation treatment was approved and we are now in Rochester for our long 7 week stay. Not only will Noah be receiving treatment, I will continue my own while we are in Rochester.” Josh, Sarah and Noah made the trip down there on Friday and got settled in. Josh had to return back home on Sunday. He will make short trips to Rochester to visit when he is able to get some time off from work. Noah will begin his radiation treatments tomorrow which will be 5 days a week, as well as a 3 hour chemotherapy infusion once a week. Please keep him in your prayers! The Fjeld family is so grateful for the amazing family and friends how have been supporting in different ways. You’ve all played a huge part in helping get them through this road bump. Continued support is always appreciated. One way you can continue your support is through the meal train that has been set up to help out Josh and Kayla while they are at home for the next 7 weeks while Sarah and Noah are gone. I’ll attach a link that will take you right to the meal train. Pick which day(s) you are able to bring a meal and sign up. It’s pretty easy. You will find things that they like to eat, things they don’t, and even some of their favorite restaurants you can get them gift cards for! If you have any questions about the meal train, Lend a Hand program, or anything else please feel free to email [email protected]
https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"3/31/23";s:5:"title";s:17:"Start date hiccup";s:7:"details";s:1170:"NOAH UPDATE - 3/31/23 (MEAL TRAIN INFO) Noah had his vision testing completed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester yesterday. All went well. We learned that this testing is common so they can have a baseline to go off of in the event that he begins to have any visions issues once the radiation treatment starts. Speaking of that, there was a little hiccup in when the treat will start. It has now been pushed back and will start on 4/10/23. Sarah, Josh, and Noah will drive down there on 4/8/2023 and then Josh will have to return back home on 4/9/23. This has thrown a little bit of a wrench into things regarding the travel and lodging plans, but nothing that we can't help them through. Also, this changes the meal train plan. The site has been updated to reflect those changes. Please sign up for a day, or more if able, to help out Josh and Kayla while Sarah and Noah will be gone in Rochester for 7 weeks while Noah goes through his radiation treatment. Thank you all so much. Below you will find the links for the meal train site to set up a date to provide dinner (or a gift card to a restaurant they like which can be found in the info) https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8";}

Start date hiccup

3/31/23

NOAH UPDATE – 3/31/23
(MEAL TRAIN INFO)
Noah had his vision testing completed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester yesterday. All went well. We learned that this testing is common so they can have a baseline to go off of in the event that he begins to have any visions issues once the radiation treatment starts. Speaking of that, there was a little hiccup in when the treat will start. It has now been pushed back and will start on 4/10/23. Sarah, Josh, and Noah will drive down there on 4/8/2023 and then Josh will have to return back home on 4/9/23. This has thrown a little bit of a wrench into things regarding the travel and lodging plans, but nothing that we can’t help them through. Also, this changes the meal train plan. The site has been updated to reflect those changes. Please sign up for a day, or more if able, to help out Josh and Kayla while Sarah and Noah will be gone in Rochester for 7 weeks while Noah goes through his radiation treatment. Thank you all so much. Below you will find the links for the meal train site to set up a date to provide dinner (or a gift card to a restaurant they like which can be found in the info)
https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"3/27/23";s:5:"title";s:15:"MAJOR update!!!";s:7:"details";s:819:"NOAH UPDATE - 3/27/23 Noah had a PET scan completed on 3/24/23. Results came back today. And...he's had an EXCELLENT RESPONSE to the chemotherapy thus far!!!!! Keep those prayers coming! Wednesday Sarah, Josh, and Noah will be heading back to Rochester this week on Wednesday, have vision based testing appointments on Thursday, and then will drive back either right after testing or wait until Friday. Then, Sunday, Josh and Noah will return back to Rochester and prepare to begin the radiation on Monday. Sarah will get there on Tuesday after her own medical appointments. So, let's all keep the prayers and positive vibes going for Noah as he begins this next chapter of his journey. Big thank you goes out to the first person who signed up on the meal train! It is much appreciated! https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8";}

MAJOR update!!!

3/27/23

NOAH UPDATE – 3/27/23
Noah had a PET scan completed on 3/24/23. Results came back today. And…he’s had an EXCELLENT RESPONSE to the chemotherapy thus far!!!!! Keep those prayers coming! Wednesday Sarah, Josh, and Noah will be heading back to Rochester this week on Wednesday, have vision based testing appointments on Thursday, and then will drive back either right after testing or wait until Friday. Then, Sunday, Josh and Noah will return back to Rochester and prepare to begin the radiation on Monday. Sarah will get there on Tuesday after her own medical appointments. So, let’s all keep the prayers and positive vibes going for Noah as he begins this next chapter of his journey. Big thank you goes out to the first person who signed up on the meal train! It is much appreciated!
https://mealtrain.com/o9d5m8

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"3/24/23";s:5:"title";s:11:"Meal Train!";s:7:"details";s:594:"I've got the meal train set up to help Josh and Kayla while Sarah and Noah are in Rochester for his radiation and chemotherapy treatments! They will be gone for SEVEN weeks so let's take one thing off their plate (no pun intended) and get some meals out to them! Click on the attached link and I think you just sign up for the days you can help out. There are instructions listed on when/how to drop off the food, food preferences, etc. Come check it out and do what you can for the Fjeld family! Thanks! Love you all so big! Any questions contact [email protected] mealtrain.com/o9d5m8";}

Meal Train!

3/24/23

I’ve got the meal train set up to help Josh and Kayla while Sarah and Noah are in Rochester for his radiation and chemotherapy treatments! They will be gone for SEVEN weeks so let’s take one thing off their plate (no pun intended) and get some meals out to them! Click on the attached link and I think you just sign up for the days you can help out. There are instructions listed on when/how to drop off the food, food preferences, etc. Come check it out and do what you can for the Fjeld family! Thanks! Love you all so big! Any questions contact [email protected]
mealtrain.com/o9d5m8

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"3/15/23";s:5:"title";s:11:"Mayo Clinic";s:7:"details";s:2656:"NOAH UPDATE - 3/15/23 Noah and Sarah made the first trip to Rochester, MN to the Mayo Clinic. They left Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2023, and didn't get home until about 5:00PM Tuesday night. They had to be there bright and early on Monday morning for all of the appointments and overwhelming information they were going to have over that two day period. Sarah said, "Mayo is absolutely INSANE! It's a small city of its own inside Rochester. We didn't even see a fraction of it. It's broken into different campuses. Everything is well marked. Signs all over to help navigate and lots of people making sure you know where you are going." They were exhausted at the end of each day. Noah did pretty well with everything. This trip they met the doctors and Noah's mouth guard was made to help while he is receiving radiation. They will head back to Rochester on March 19 and then have to turn around and return the following day, all after a long day of appointments for radiation simulation/mapping, having his mask for radiation made and MRI scans completed. They will have to make the same trip down and back right away, again, March 29th after more testing scans for his vision on the 30th. It's exhausting even thinking about it. I can't even begin to imagine. Noah and Sarah make the trip back to Rochester on April 2nd where they will call home for the following seven weeks. April 3rd is the big day when Noah will start radiation treatments 5 days a week, as well as a 3 hour chemotherapy infusion once a week. This is where it's going to start getting really expensive when you think of all the travel, lodging, and other expenses needed while they are living there for nearly two months. So far Noah seems to be doing relatively well, as far as everything is concerned. Hopefully he tolerates radiation well and being "crammed in a room" (Sarah's words!) with his mom the whole time. Josh and Kayla will be home working, schooling, taking care of the family pets, and doing all of the things we have to do on a daily basis to run a household. That being said, Josh is going to be busy guy. And let's just face it, Josh has limited cooking abilities. Just kidding Josh! We all love you and know that you are going to be the rock holding down the fort while Sarah and Noah are gone. But, we will be a bit of assistance while the real cook of the house is gone. I'm going to need everyone's help. I'll be setting up a meal train! I will let everyone know when it's done and share the link! Contact [email protected] with questions! Thank you all for your prayers, well wishes and positive messages. We appreciate all of you!";}

Mayo Clinic

3/15/23

NOAH UPDATE – 3/15/23
Noah and Sarah made the first trip to Rochester, MN to the Mayo Clinic. They left Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2023, and didn’t get home until about 5:00PM Tuesday night. They had to be there bright and early on Monday morning for all of the appointments and overwhelming information they were going to have over that two day period. Sarah said, “Mayo is absolutely INSANE! It’s a small city of its own inside Rochester. We didn’t even see a fraction of it. It’s broken into different campuses. Everything is well marked. Signs all over to help navigate and lots of people making sure you know where you are going.” They were exhausted at the end of each day. Noah did pretty well with everything. This trip they met the doctors and Noah’s mouth guard was made to help while he is receiving radiation. They will head back to Rochester on March 19 and then have to turn around and return the following day, all after a long day of appointments for radiation simulation/mapping, having his mask for radiation made and MRI scans completed. They will have to make the same trip down and back right away, again, March 29th after more testing scans for his vision on the 30th. It’s exhausting even thinking about it. I can’t even begin to imagine.
Noah and Sarah make the trip back to Rochester on April 2nd where they will call home for the following seven weeks. April 3rd is the big day when Noah will start radiation treatments 5 days a week, as well as a 3 hour chemotherapy infusion once a week. This is where it’s going to start getting really expensive when you think of all the travel, lodging, and other expenses needed while they are living there for nearly two months. So far Noah seems to be doing relatively well, as far as everything is concerned. Hopefully he tolerates radiation well and being “crammed in a room” (Sarah’s words!) with his mom the whole time. Josh and Kayla will be home working, schooling, taking care of the family pets, and doing all of the things we have to do on a daily basis to run a household.
That being said, Josh is going to be busy guy. And let’s just face it, Josh has limited cooking abilities. Just kidding Josh! We all love you and know that you are going to be the rock holding down the fort while Sarah and Noah are gone. But, we will be a bit of assistance while the real cook of the house is gone. I’m going to need everyone’s help. I’ll be setting up a meal train! I will let everyone know when it’s done and share the link! Contact [email protected] with questions!
Thank you all for your prayers, well wishes and positive messages. We appreciate all of you!

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:6:"3/8/23";s:5:"title";s:27:"Update on testing/treatment";s:7:"details";s:1427:"NOAH UPDATE 3/8/23 – Not much new to report but wanted to keep everyone as up to date as we can. Noah will have a long chemotherapy session tomorrow, March 9, 2023 which usually takes around 6 hours. He's been a real trooper through this whole thing. He rests when he needs to, eat as well as he car, and still trying to live a "normal" life. March 12, 2023 he and his mom will be making the first trip to the Mayo clinic in Rochester, MN. March 13-14th he will be fitted for his mouth guard to protect his tongue during radiation. They will also be meeting with the Radiologist and Oncologist to discuss the plan of action in more detail. They plan to return home after the appointments that day. On March 20th, they head back to Rochester to begin the radiation simulation/mapping, as well as being fitted for a mask that will stabilize his head during treatment. On March 30th it's back to Rochester they go. On that day he will undergo some serious vision testing which will take about five hours. Prior to that he will also need to complete a PET scan at the Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo, ND. The date he will start Chemotherapy has not yet been set but will likely be the beginning of April. We will update that as soon as a game plan is set in place. This will be a lot of trips back and forth with travel and lodging expenses that will be incurred. Thank you everyone for your continued support and prayers!";}

Update on testing/treatment

3/8/23

NOAH UPDATE 3/8/23 – Not much new to report but wanted to keep everyone as up to date as we can. Noah will have a long chemotherapy session tomorrow, March 9, 2023 which usually takes around 6 hours. He’s been a real trooper through this whole thing. He rests when he needs to, eat as well as he car, and still trying to live a “normal” life. March 12, 2023 he and his mom will be making the first trip to the Mayo clinic in Rochester, MN. March 13-14th he will be fitted for his mouth guard to protect his tongue during radiation. They will also be meeting with the Radiologist and Oncologist to discuss the plan of action in more detail. They plan to return home after the appointments that day. On March 20th, they head back to Rochester to begin the radiation simulation/mapping, as well as being fitted for a mask that will stabilize his head during treatment. On March 30th it’s back to Rochester they go. On that day he will undergo some serious vision testing which will take about five hours. Prior to that he will also need to complete a PET scan at the Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo, ND. The date he will start Chemotherapy has not yet been set but will likely be the beginning of April. We will update that as soon as a game plan is set in place. This will be a lot of trips back and forth with travel and lodging expenses that will be incurred. Thank you everyone for your continued support and prayers!

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"2/24/23";s:5:"title";s:30:"Mayo Clinic and plan of attack";s:7:"details";s:1339:"NOAH UPDATE 2/24/23 - Noah has completed his second cycle of induction chemotherapy. He did relatively well this round also, even with his blood cell counts taking a HUGE dive! But, his numbers are still good enough to continue treatment at this time. We are praying that his numbers maintain where they are so he can finish cycle three. This coming week is his off week which means no treatment for him! March 13-14 is the beginning of the trips to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. At that time he will be fitted for his mouth guard which protects his tongue during radiation. He and his mom will meet with his Radiologist and Oncologist to discuss the plan of action in more detail. March 20th will be an all day event of radiation simulation/mapping, as well as being fitted for a mask that will stabilize his head during radiation treatment. March 30th he will undergo some intense vision testing that will take about five hours! They are starting the search of where they will be able to stay during the 7 weeks of treatment. This is going to be quite the financial burden to bear. So, this is where we all really need to come together! They are still taking it one day at a time and trying to wrap their heads around this whole ordeal. On behalf of the Fjeld family, thank you all again for the donations, support, prayers and love!";}

Mayo Clinic and plan of attack

2/24/23

NOAH UPDATE 2/24/23 – Noah has completed his second cycle of induction chemotherapy. He did relatively well this round also, even with his blood cell counts taking a HUGE dive! But, his numbers are still good enough to continue treatment at this time. We are praying that his numbers maintain where they are so he can finish cycle three. This coming week is his off week which means no treatment for him! March 13-14 is the beginning of the trips to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. At that time he will be fitted for his mouth guard which protects his tongue during radiation. He and his mom will meet with his Radiologist and Oncologist to discuss the plan of action in more detail. March 20th will be an all day event of radiation simulation/mapping, as well as being fitted for a mask that will stabilize his head during radiation treatment. March 30th he will undergo some intense vision testing that will take about five hours! They are starting the search of where they will be able to stay during the 7 weeks of treatment. This is going to be quite the financial burden to bear. So, this is where we all really need to come together! They are still taking it one day at a time and trying to wrap their heads around this whole ordeal. On behalf of the Fjeld family, thank you all again for the donations, support, prayers and love!

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"2/16/23";s:5:"title";s:34:"2nd chemo cycle and plan of attack";s:7:"details";s:1223:"NOAH UPDATE 2/16/23 - Hello all! Wanted to share a quick update on recent things. Noah started his second cycle of chemotherapy today. He's had some fatigue and nausea, but is taking it all in stride. His hair has started to fall out which we knew was coming but you really are never prepared for when it happens. The plan is to shave his head tomorrow. He's handling everything like a champ. They had the first Zoom conference with the care team at Mayo Clinic, including his Oncologist. The first round of visits to Mayo Clinic will take place Monday, March 13, 2023 to Tuesday, March 14, 2023 where he will meet his team and be fitted for a mouth guard to protect his tongue and mouth while he receives his treatment. Then he will have scans about a week later and be fitted for a radiation mask. Sarah and Noah will be heading to Mayo, tentatively, at the end of March for seven long weeks. The plan that was developed is to have radiation five days a week and one infusion per week. Everything is happening so fast but the family is trying to take it one day at a time. The Fjeld family extends their gratitude for all of your support, donations (beyond grateful and blessed), and all the prayers and love.  ";}

2nd chemo cycle and plan of attack

2/16/23

NOAH UPDATE 2/16/23 – Hello all! Wanted to share a quick update on recent things. Noah started his second cycle of chemotherapy today. He’s had some fatigue and nausea, but is taking it all in stride. His hair has started to fall out which we knew was coming but you really are never prepared for when it happens. The plan is to shave his head tomorrow. He’s handling everything like a champ. They had the first Zoom conference with the care team at Mayo Clinic, including his Oncologist. The first round of visits to Mayo Clinic will take place Monday, March 13, 2023 to Tuesday, March 14, 2023 where he will meet his team and be fitted for a mouth guard to protect his tongue and mouth while he receives his treatment. Then he will have scans about a week later and be fitted for a radiation mask. Sarah and Noah will be heading to Mayo, tentatively, at the end of March for seven long weeks. The plan that was developed is to have radiation five days a week and one infusion per week. Everything is happening so fast but the family is trying to take it one day at a time. The Fjeld family extends their gratitude for all of your support, donations (beyond grateful and blessed), and all the prayers and love.

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"2/10/23";s:5:"title";s:8:"Weekend!";s:7:"details";s:876:"NOAH UPDATE 2/10/23- Noah spent this past weekend with his grandparents and had a great time! He plans on going there again this weekend to spend doing some his favorite things with his grandpa Tom. He is scheduled for his next chemotherapy treatment on Thursday, February 16, 2023. This treatment will be around six hours long. He did relatively well at his first long chemotherapy session and only felt rough for a couple of days. So, we are hoping he is able to take this one in stride as well. Also, I just want to take a minute again and thank everyone for the prayers and well wishes for Noah. These things are so greatly appreciated and do not go unnoticed! P.S. we are also looking into having custom flash light keychains made as an additional source of donating! If you are on Facebook, search for Noah's Battle Buddies. There you will find additional information!";}

Weekend!

2/10/23

NOAH UPDATE 2/10/23- Noah spent this past weekend with his grandparents and had a great time! He plans on going there again this weekend to spend doing some his favorite things with his grandpa Tom. He is scheduled for his next chemotherapy treatment on Thursday, February 16, 2023. This treatment will be around six hours long. He did relatively well at his first long chemotherapy session and only felt rough for a couple of days. So, we are hoping he is able to take this one in stride as well. Also, I just want to take a minute again and thank everyone for the prayers and well wishes for Noah. These things are so greatly appreciated and do not go unnoticed!
P.S. we are also looking into having custom flash light keychains made as an additional source of donating! If you are on Facebook, search for Noah’s Battle Buddies. There you will find additional information!

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:6:"2/9/23";s:5:"title";s:10:"Thank You!";s:7:"details";s:800:"2/9/23 - Today, on Giving Hearts Day, we wanted to take a moment to recognize and show our deep gratitude for Dakota Medical Foundation and their work with this event! This fundraising project has helped non-profits in North Dakota raise over $318 million dollars which goes directly to those participating charities. DMF does not generate any revenue for themselves, but have committed more than $500,000 in awards, incentives, and match funds in addition to coordinating all the operating and project costs. We are grateful for everything that DMF does, especially the Lend A Hand Up program Through this program! DMF matches 20% of all donations made through this online fundraiser! Join us today in highlighting and giving thanks to DMF for all that they do for the residents of North Dakota! ❤";}

Thank You!

2/9/23

2/9/23 – Today, on Giving Hearts Day, we wanted to take a moment to recognize and show our deep gratitude for Dakota Medical Foundation and their work with this event! This fundraising project has helped non-profits in North Dakota raise over $318 million dollars which goes directly to those participating charities. DMF does not generate any revenue for themselves, but have committed more than $500,000 in awards, incentives, and match funds in addition to coordinating all the operating and project costs. We are grateful for everything that DMF does, especially the Lend A Hand Up program Through this program! DMF matches 20% of all donations made through this online fundraiser! Join us today in highlighting and giving thanks to DMF for all that they do for the residents of North Dakota! ❤

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:6:"2/2/23";s:5:"title";s:28:"Second chemotherpy treatment";s:7:"details";s:1274:"NOAH UPDATE 2/4/23- Update: Noah finished his first cycle of chemo with little side effects on 2/2/23! We kept up with his meds and kept nausea away. He had a good appetite and drank plenty of water to stay hydrated. He's looking forward to his off week. Noah has been such a trooper. His Oncologist is pleased with the results we've been able to visibly see so far! We do expect his hair to begin coming out next week. But all in all he's doing well. No appointments for him this coming week but Sarah has hers. She reports that they are all doing well as a family and that they thank everyone for all the support, love and prayers getting them through this. Noah is spending his weekend at Sarah's parent's house where he plans to do work on getting the new computer set up that Sarah's dad purchased for him, as well as doing some gaming on the PS5 with his uncle Mike. Also, please take a look for the Facebook group that has been set up called "Noah's Battle Buddies" where we can keep all of Noah's support squad together and share important information and updates on another fundraising effort that is currently in the works! You can also find my personal page (Mandi Thorson Teske) if you'd like to send a friend request for further contact and updates.";}

Second chemotherpy treatment

2/2/23

NOAH UPDATE 2/4/23- Update: Noah finished his first cycle of chemo with little side effects on 2/2/23! We kept up with his meds and kept nausea away. He had a good appetite and drank plenty of water to stay hydrated. He’s looking forward to his off week. Noah has been such a trooper. His Oncologist is pleased with the results we’ve been able to visibly see so far! We do expect his hair to begin coming out next week. But all in all he’s doing well. No appointments for him this coming week but Sarah has hers. She reports that they are all doing well as a family and that they thank everyone for all the support, love and prayers getting them through this. Noah is spending his weekend at Sarah’s parent’s house where he plans to do work on getting the new computer set up that Sarah’s dad purchased for him, as well as doing some gaming on the PS5 with his uncle Mike.
Also, please take a look for the Facebook group that has been set up called “Noah’s Battle Buddies” where we can keep all of Noah’s support squad together and share important information and updates on another fundraising effort that is currently in the works! You can also find my personal page (Mandi Thorson Teske) if you’d like to send a friend request for further contact and updates.

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:7:"1/30/23";s:5:"title";s:14:"Weekend Update";s:7:"details";s:1402:"NOAH UPDATE 1/30/23 - Noah had a pretty good weekend. Sarah said he "handled his first treatment like a champ." He's staying on top of eating and drinking water even when he doesn't want to and continues taking his medications as needed. He's taking naps when he feels he needs the rest. Overall, he's doing much better than what was expected what he had prepared himself fort his first round of chemotherapy. Up next, on Thursday (2/2/23) is his next appointments for assessing his port, blood draw, and then his second round of chemotherapy. This infusion will be much shorter than the first being only a couple of hours. He will also be meeting with the Oncologist to talk about the first round of chemo and to check the lymphnode in his neck. Noah says that it has already shrank some and that he barely feels it! We started a Facebook group called "Noah's Battle Buddies" if you'd like to coin join us. We plan to use this group as a way to connect all of Noah's support squad together and share important information, updates, fundraising efforts, etc. Also, on behalf of the Fjeld family, we say a special thank you to Zach's Foundation and Dakota Medical Foundation. These two organizations blessed the family with gift cards for groceries, gas, and other necessities, as well gift cards and bags for Noah and his sister Kayla with things that they are interested or involved in!";}

Weekend Update

1/30/23

NOAH UPDATE 1/30/23 – Noah had a pretty good weekend. Sarah said he “handled his first treatment like a champ.” He’s staying on top of eating and drinking water even when he doesn’t want to and continues taking his medications as needed. He’s taking naps when he feels he needs the rest. Overall, he’s doing much better than what was expected what he had prepared himself fort his first round of chemotherapy. Up next, on Thursday (2/2/23) is his next appointments for assessing his port, blood draw, and then his second round of chemotherapy. This infusion will be much shorter than the first being only a couple of hours. He will also be meeting with the Oncologist to talk about the first round of chemo and to check the lymphnode in his neck. Noah says that it has already shrank some and that he barely feels it! We started a Facebook group called “Noah’s Battle Buddies” if you’d like to coin join us. We plan to use this group as a way to connect all of Noah’s support squad together and share important information, updates, fundraising efforts, etc.

Also, on behalf of the Fjeld family, we say a special thank you to Zach’s Foundation and Dakota Medical Foundation. These two organizations blessed the family with gift cards for groceries, gas, and other necessities, as well gift cards and bags for Noah and his sister Kayla with things that they are interested or involved in!

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"01/27/2023";s:5:"title";s:27:"First chemotherapy infusion";s:7:"details";s:838:"NOAH UPDATE 1/27/23 - Noah had his port placed on Wednesday. Everything went as planned. Thursday he had his first chemotherapy infusion which lasted for eight hours. We stopped by last night to bring him some Reese's peanut butter hearts (he says the shapes always taste better than the regular cups...I have to agree) and some very generous gift cards provided by individuals that support Dakota Medical Foundation. He was looking a bit rough when we were there but he took one of his nausea medications and was then able to sit down and eat some dinner. Today he is up and says he's feeling pretty good. He ate some breakfast (and Reese's hearts) and perked right up! We ask everyone to continue to keeping Noah lifted in prayer. *a photo of Noah receiving his first infusion has been added to this page! Just look at that smile!";}

First chemotherapy infusion

01/27/2023

NOAH UPDATE 1/27/23 – Noah had his port placed on Wednesday. Everything went as planned. Thursday he had his first chemotherapy infusion which lasted for eight hours. We stopped by last night to bring him some Reese’s peanut butter hearts (he says the shapes always taste better than the regular cups…I have to agree) and some very generous gift cards provided by individuals that support Dakota Medical Foundation. He was looking a bit rough when we were there but he took one of his nausea medications and was then able to sit down and eat some dinner. Today he is up and says he’s feeling pretty good. He ate some breakfast (and Reese’s hearts) and perked right up! We ask everyone to continue to keeping Noah lifted in prayer.

*a photo of Noah receiving his first infusion has been added to this page! Just look at that smile!

a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"01/23/2023";s:5:"title";s:18:"Treatment Planning";s:7:"details";s:602:"Noah and Sarah met with the Oncologist today regarding his treatment plan. He will be having surgery to place his port on Wednesday and will then begin chemotherapy on Thursday. The first round will be six to eight hours. Eight days later he will have the next infusion but it will be a shorter one. He will then have eight days off and then resume the cycle. Keep those prayers coming for both of them as they keep up this fight! P.S. Be watching the page as I plan to be sharing the updates over here! Also, keep an eye out for other fundraising efforts that may come to fruition in the near future!";}

Treatment Planning

01/23/2023

Noah and Sarah met with the Oncologist today regarding his treatment plan. He will be having surgery to place his port on Wednesday and will then begin chemotherapy on Thursday. The first round will be six to eight hours. Eight days later he will have the next infusion but it will be a shorter one. He will then have eight days off and then resume the cycle. Keep those prayers coming for both of them as they keep up this fight!
P.S. Be watching the page as I plan to be sharing the updates over here! Also, keep an eye out for other fundraising efforts that may come to fruition in the near future!