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Ava May’s Journey Through Cancer

Ava May is 15 yrs old and diagnosed on 1/23/24 with a rare childhood cancer called Neuroblastoma.

12/08/2025

12/7 Update on Ava May
Today we were grateful to have some family visit from Virginia. Aunt Megan even weaved in the ends of the Christmas dress that Ava May made and Peanut will wear.

After they left, Ava May needed a little nap to recharge. Her pain has been higher today, and we’re working to keep her as comfortable as possible. Through it all, Apollo is doing his very best to bring his girl comfort and snuggles. 🐾💕

We continue to treasure every minute together. Thank you for your prayers, love, and support.

12/06/2025

12/5 Update on Ava May 💛

Today has been a bit of a rough one — pain has been pretty relentless. Even still, she managed to crochet a little and spent a lot of time reading, which always brings her comfort and escape.

Apollo had his yearly checkup, shots, and bloodwork today. He’s doing fabulous — and even after his own rough day, he still came home and curled right up with Ava May, offering her the unconditional love only he can. 🐾💛

We continue to take the days moment by moment, grateful for snuggles, stories, and the comfort they bring. Thank you for continuing to pray for our girl and love on our family.

12/04/2025

12/3 Update on Ava May
Ava May’s hospice nurse visited today, and we had a few more medication adjustments to help keep her as comfortable as possible. 💛

Even with everything she’s navigating, she still carved out a little time to do the things she loves — she read for a bit, watched a show with her dad, and later curled up to watch one with her mama. Those quiet moments mean everything to us right now.

Thank you for continuing to keep her in your prayers and for loving our girl and our family so well.

12/02/2025

12/1 Update on Ava May
It’s been a day of recovering for her. Even though we mostly just relaxed at the cabin, the two hours of traveling really wore her out. She’s resting and taking it easy tonight.

Ava May is hoping for a little snow overnight—just enough to keep Mama home with her tomorrow.

11/28/2025

Please join WV KIDS Cancer Crusaders, us and many of our friends along this journey and VOTE for the Cancer Kids Tree which brings awareness to the kids from around the State 🌲🎗️

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You can VOTE as often as you like 💛

11/27/2025

Thanksgiving Update on Ava May
We’re grateful to share that we’ve had a few moments today where her pain wasn’t as high. Right now, we’re working on getting her abdominal pain back under control as it has increased throughout the afternoon.

Even in the hard moments, we are so thankful to be spending this day together and soaking in every bit of time we have as a family. Today looked like watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, catching part of the dog show, a much-needed nap for Ava May, football, and an early Thanksgiving dinner together.

11/26/2025

11/25 Update on Ava May — The past 24 hours have been DIFFICULT. We had to call hospice last night because her pain became unbearable. Her medication has had to be doubled and even tripled at times just to try to keep her comfortable, as the pain continues to overtake her body.

Last night I told her we might have to stay home from Deep Creek. She looked at me and said, “Mama… either I stay home and be in pain, or we go there and I can have a view and new scenery and still be in pain.” So we’re going. Because she asked for the view.

While we’re here, we’re focusing on the simple, meaningful things: decorating gingerbread houses, having Thanksgiving dinner together, celebrating her birthday early, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, watching Christmas movies, watching football, and seeing the new Wicked. Just being together. Soaking in every moment we can.

Thank you for continuing to love our girl and pray us through. 💛

11/24/2025

As a family, we have decided to start Ava May’s Lighthouse. We wanted to begin this while Ava May is still battling, so she can help us with the very first packages that go out. We understand what it’s like to be in the thick of treatment—for the patient, the family, and the siblings—and we want to make sure everyone in the home feels supported and cared for.

We are beginning to accept donations now.
Ava May’s 16th birthday is Sunday, and our goal is to raise $1,600 by then!

We will be putting together packages to send out before Christmas. Thank you for helping us shine a little light for other families walking this road. 💛

💵 Cash App: $WVCountryRoads
📲 Venmo: -Lillard
📱 Apple Pay: 304-839-3727
✉️ PayPal: countryroadscreationwv1@gmail.com

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11/22/2025

11/22 Update on Ava May

Ava May has been experiencing more pain in some new areas over the past few days. We knew this could happen as things progress, but it doesn’t make it any less heartbreaking to see her uncomfortable.

She did have some very special visitors—Dakota and her mom yesterday, and Layinah today—and the joy on her face meant everything. Moments like that are the ones we hold onto. 💛

Thank you for continuing to keep her in your prayers and for loving her and our family so well.

11/20/2025

11/19 Update on Ava May
She has a visit with her hospice nurse in the morning, and thankfully the medication has been helping bring her some comfort. We were also able to coordinate having care available if it’s needed. Next week, we’re planning to go to Deep Creek to relax in a cabin for a few days and spend some quiet time together.

11/18/2025

11/17 Update on Ava May-Pain medication, rest, and ice packs seem to bring her the most comfort. This past weekend, we spent a lot of time together just enjoying the simple things—football, Gilmore Girls, planning our Thanksgiving meal, and talking about our favorite Christmas traditions.

11/15/2025

11/15 Update on Ava May
Really no major changes over the past few days. I can’t say enough good about Hospice of the Panhandle and our care team in Morgantown. We are blessed beyond measure to have them walking this journey with us. 💛

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