Day–10 through -7 and a weekend we will never forget!

This past weekend, we were invited to Reno to attend the Air Races and also, see one of William’s favorite bands, Maroon 5,  in concert. 

On Friday afternoon, we went to the Reno Air Races and spent a wonderful afternoon watching William’s favorite airplanes participate in stunt displays and races. Unfortunately, the afternoon ended in horror when a P51 Mustang crashed into the VIP seats killing and seriously injuring a lot of people. God was watching over us that day because a few minutes before the accident happened, William suddenly felt sick and asked to go home. Within a few minutes of us leaving our viewing location in the Pit crew area, the plane impacted the location where we were standing.  What we saw and experienced directly after the accident can only be explained as surreal horror…Randell and I did our best to shield William from some the crowd reactions but I don't think it will be an event that will ever be forgotten.

On Friday night, we attended the Maroon 5 concert and thanks to a friend with special connections, we were able to go backstage and meet the band. William was able to hangout with the guys, exchange some jokes, get some autographs and photos. I must say, that the guys from Maroon 5 are extremely, extremely nice, humble, and down to earth!.  The entire band signed a table cloth (from the table were William was sitting and chatting with them) We also had some photos taken by the band photographer (I will publish those once they are sent to me).  Unfortunately, the events from the air race earlier in the day, was still occupying William’s thoughts so we did not stay for the entire concert. Instead, we decided to return to the hotel and allow William some much needed relaxation and fun in the kids arcade. 
The video is from the Reno concert, if you listen carefully, you will hear Adam dedicating a song to William.

Maroon 5 "Never Gonna Leave This Bed" HD Live Reno
- YouTube

On Sunday, after a tearful goodbye to Randell and the dogs, William and I returned to LA. At 5pm we checked into the hospital and by 8pm his pre-chemo drugs were given. 
I am happy to report that we are now on the 3rd day of chemotherapy and William is doing exceptionally well. In fact, he is doing so well that the doctors decided to up his chemotherapy dose and administer a stronger formula. 
As we settle into our room and prepare for the next 4-6 weeks of treatment, we would like to remind everyone that William loves receiving mail! Reading everyone’s cards and letters gives William tremendous joy, so please keep sending them!  Our mailing address is listed below.
For those of you that are local – Yes, you are welcome to visit BUT – you have to be absolutely healthy (no running noses or coughs), please remember to scrub down and sterilize before entering our room, and YOU MUST TEXT, OR CALL ME FIRST. Also, if you have had any kind of immunization or vaccine – PLEASE DO NOT VISIT!
This is William's journey and we will Keep on Keepin on' and Live Strong with God in our hearts and courage in our souls

• City of Hope – Helford Hospital
• 3rd Floor Pediatrics
• Patient: William Klopper
• 1500 East Duarte Road
  Duarte, California 91010