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MJ’s Journey Down the Yellow Ribbon Road

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07/27/2024

Hey everyone! MJ here! Guess what?!?!? After 60 freaking days they said I can go to the Ronald McDonald house for the next few weeks and stay there till the drs feel comfortable enough for me to be farther away at home. It's been a bogus journey as my dad keeps saying to me. But it's gonna end with an excellent adventure. Party on dudes

06/28/2024

Hey everyone! Mj here! Just wanted to give everyone an update. I'm not doing so hot the last few days. They transferred me from the 17 floor to the PICU aka the 16th floor. My belly got all swollen from the VOD and it was looking like my da and my papas! Thank you everyone who has been checking in and praying for me. On the plus side my cells keep going up! Kinda like my dad's hairline. lol. Idk why I'm so mean to my Da but it's fun! Well I'm gonna lay back down and catch some sleep. Growing cells is hard work in this little body!

06/19/2024

Hey guys! It’s me, MJ. I know it’s been a couple weeks since you all have last heard from me, and it’s been a rough couple of weeks since the stem cell (bone marrow), I wasn’t feeling very well. The doctors said I had mucositis which made my belly, throat and mouth get sores, and they hurt really bad. But I’m starting to feel better. I kept getting a little rash on my cheek that the doctors call an “engraftment” rash and they usually only see that when the stem cells start growing, and just a little bit ago my doctors came in and told us my blood counts have finally gone up and the stem cells are actually growing! My mom and dad said it was the best news! Now we just have a little bit more to go until we cross the finish line! Thank you all for your continued prayers and support while I fight this battle. Well, I’m gonna go watch my iPad and make my dad have a tea party with me. ❤️❤️

06/03/2024

Hey everyone! MJ here. Just wanted to give everyone an update. I got admitted last Tuesday and I got my last chemo yesterday! This hospital stay has been kinda rough on me. They said the chemo is stronger and I just wasn't acting like myself. I am feeling way better tho now that I got my last chemo! I didn't like that I had to take 5 baths after that chemo but it's done and over with. So suck it chemo. Now tomorrow is the big day! I get my bone marrow (stem cell) transplant! Thanks everyone for always checking up on me. If you guys want you can reach out to my dad and mom to check on me! Well they're putting in the pic line today so I'm just gonna relax. Have a great day everyone

05/19/2024

Hey everyone! MJ here! Sorry it's been awhile. Once again my da has been slacking. So I have some very exciting news! If everything goes smoothly I'll be starting my bone marrow on the 28! I know it's gonna be tough but I'm a warrior! I'm not afraid of no battle. So to get me ready for the bone marrow transfusion this past week I had to get an EKG, a heart rhythm test, a hearing test ( I passed so now my parents know I I'm just ignroing them when I don't respond to them),and they took so much blood. I want to thank everyone who has been asking how I'm doing. Also I know people have gotten their t shirt. It would be awesome for you guys to post yourself wearing it so my parents can show me! Also thank you for the drawings. I love them! This upcoming week I have to get a ct scan, a bone marrow test, a lumbar puncture, and some more tests. I'll give an update once I get admitted. Well that's all for now. I'm gonna play with my toys while I'm home and torture my dogs. I mean love my dogs 😈

04/29/2024

I know it’s been awhile for an update, but we’ve just had so much going on. I turned 2 a couple of weeks ago! It was so fun. I got to dress up and take pictures with Photography by Angel. I got to eat a lot of frosting, bc I don’t really like cake, unless there’s no more frosting, then count me in! I got so many new toys and clothes! My doctors said I’m still responding well to the chemo, and I finished my 3rd round last week! Next up is the bone marrow (stem cell) transplant, which means I’ll be locked up for at least 6 weeks, so I’m trying to enjoy my freedom while I can. My doctors said I have the most donor matches they’ve ever seen, and they’re confident that this will cure me! Please send pictures of you all in your “Support Squad” tshirts to my mom and dad so they can make a collage for me. Thank you guys so much for your continued support!

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04/16/2024

Hey everyone! We just wanted to let everyone know that tshirts are ready. If you haven’t already, please reach out to coordinate drop off/pick-up or send addresses for the shirts being shipped. Thank you guys so much for supporting our family this through time!

04/03/2024

Hey everyone! MJ here! Sorry for the delay in posting, my da is a slacker. So a lot has happened. I got released from the hospital on Friday! I finished my second round of chemo. I spent Easter just relaxing at home. I had to go get a blood transfusion yesterday, but don't worry I was acting like my crazy self the whole time. Well I'm gonna relax and play with my dogs. Love everyone!

03/22/2024

Hey everyone! MJ here! Just wanted to give everyone an update. I'm back in the hospital for the next 8 days for round 2 of chemo! The doctors said the chemo is working great and they're really happy with how my numbers improved since we first started, but I will need a bone marrow transplant when I go into remission. I've only been here for a day but I already miss my dogs. Well I'm gonna go back to playing on my iPad and eating all the food I can. Love you guys. Have a great and safe weekend!

03/15/2024

Hey everyone, MJ here again! Guess what? I busted out of the hospital last night! I'm a warrior, no place can contain me! That or they said I can leave on good behavior, I don't really remember. But I'll be home all weekend! I do have to go back on Monday so I can have another bone morrow biopsy and get a new central line placed, bc my old one came out some how. Well I'm gonna keep playing while mom and & dad wait for my doctor to call with the results of my first bone marrow biopsy. Have a great weekend and a safe St. Patrick's Day! Love you guys! Will update you all again soon.

03/12/2024

Hey everyone, it's me, MJ! I wanted to give everyone an update. They found out what was going on with my fevers I was having all week! Now that they are starting to get it under control I'm hoping to go home soon! Thank you everyone who has been checking in on me! Love you all

03/07/2024

Hey everyone! It's me, MJ! No this isn't a Snapchat filter. I shaved my head. I said if my dad can pull off a shaved head, so can I! I never knew being bald would feel so free! No more hair in my face! It feels so great and amazing! So napping during the day is my thing now I'm gonna take a nap and stay up night! Bye for now.

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