Ava May’s Journey Through Cancer

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.

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. 💛

11/12/2025

11/12 Update on Ava May 💛
She’s doing as well as can be expected right now. The change in her pain meds has made a big difference, which we’re so thankful for. She’s still unable to lift her left arm due to the mass, but we’re continuing to focus on keeping her as comfortable as possible and cherishing each day together.

11/10/2025

11/9 Update on Ava May
We’re continuing to adjust her pain medications and feel like we’re slowly making progress. We are spending as much time together as we can and holding close to these precious moments.

Thank you for continuing to pray for our family. 💛

11/8 Update on Ava MayYesterday we made some medication changes to help ease the pain she’s been having (you can see the...
11/08/2025

11/8 Update on Ava May

Yesterday we made some medication changes to help ease the pain she’s been having (you can see the swelling). I truly can’t say enough good things about Hospice of the Panhandle and our care team in Morgantown. The situation absolutely sucks — there’s just no pretty way to word it — but these people are amazing. Their compassion, patience, and care mean more than we can ever express.

Last night was rough for Ava May, so she’s been resting and napping most of the morning. Xena and Apollo have been taking turns being right by her side… they somehow just know when she needs them. 🩷

Thank you for continuing to pray for comfort for our girl, and for our family as we navigate this chapter. We feel the love — every message, every meal, every donation, every prayer — and we’re grateful.

11/06/2025

11/6 Update on Ava May: We knew this time was coming, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Tomorrow morning, hospice will come to enroll our sweet Ava May and help us begin this next part of her journey. Our focus is on keeping her comfortable, surrounded by love, and soaking up every moment we are given.

There are no words to prepare your heart for this. No roadmap to follow. Just love, faith, and holding tight to the memories as they’re being made.

We ask that you please keep our family and our Ava May in your prayers. Pray for comfort, peace, and gentleness in the days ahead. Pray that she feels only love.

11/05/2025

11/4 Update on Ava May: We made it back home safely from Salem. Ava May was so happy to check off another bucket list item — it was a beautiful trip and we’re grateful she was able to experience it. However, the car ride was definitely more than her body can comfortably handle these days.

She’s been having more pain lately, especially in her hips, legs, and collarbone area. This morning she was in quite a bit of pain, and we noticed a mass has developed near her collarbone that you can both see and feel.

Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as we continue to focus on her comfort and making the most of each day together. 💛

11/3 Update on Ava May 💛We spent a couple of hours exploring Rockport today, and while it was beautiful, it completely w...
11/03/2025

11/3 Update on Ava May 💛
We spent a couple of hours exploring Rockport today, and while it was beautiful, it completely wiped her out. She’s back at the house resting now and some of the family is out exploring still. It’s hard to explain how exhausting even the smallest outings can be for her — what might seem like a simple afternoon to most can take every bit of her energy. Her body fights so hard just to do the everyday things most of us take for granted.

11/3 Update on Ava May 💜We’re on her Bucket List trip to Salem! The ride was a little rough — her legs and hips have rea...
11/03/2025

11/3 Update on Ava May 💜
We’re on her Bucket List trip to Salem! The ride was a little rough — her legs and hips have really been bothering her and are still pretty painful. But yesterday we made it into Salem and had such a fun time exploring!

So thankful for these moments together.

10/31 Update on Ava May – It’s been a lot of recovering lately, and she had a root canal done yesterday. Today is her fa...
10/31/2025

10/31 Update on Ava May – It’s been a lot of recovering lately, and she had a root canal done yesterday. Today is her favorite holiday of the year, and she made sure Apollo was all dressed up for it. 🎃

10/27 Update on Ava May Ava May is still dealing with pain and nausea and is continuing to recover from homecoming. She’...
10/28/2025

10/27 Update on Ava May
Ava May is still dealing with pain and nausea and is continuing to recover from homecoming. She’s been resting a lot — and Apollo is right by her side, happy to snuggle with his mama.

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