Thank you

fancynewbeesly · January 2015

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for your love and support this past year. Reese got her official diagnosis nearly a year ago. We went to the local hospital on January 12, 2014 and got transferred to Monmouth Medical and then CHOP, where we got her actual diagnosis of Leukemia on January 14, 2014. It has been a nightmare year for us, and we seriously (or I couldn't) have gotten through it without everyone's support.

The difference in Reese in a year has been remarkable. We got our happy, giggling, smiling kid back. Even though she didn't get her diagnosis until January, she did start to get sick most likely around November. She has lost a year of her childhood, but is making up for it every single day. If you saw her now and then, you would have thought she was a completely different kid. The worry for me is still there. All the time. I try to swallow it as much as I can, because I don't want her to pick up on my anxiousness. She needs to just be a kid. Hopefully this year will be uneventful in terms of doctor's appointments, hospital stays, and surgeries. Her port was removed last month. She still will be on oral daily chemo for another year and a half, but now we have monthly appointments instead of weekly. Her hair is growing back, which she is SO excited for. She can't wait to get clips again.

So thank you to everyone for their constant love and support.

Here is a picture of Reese a few weeks before her diagnosis (she was sick then)

And a year later at this New Year's Eve:

The difference is amazing!

acesup · January 2015

(((Hugs))) this gave me chills. I'm so glad she is becoming her vibrant self again! Here's to 2015 being a good year for you!

angelashly · January 2015

She is the bravest cutest little girl!

Mags748 · January 2015

I'm glad her smile is back. Praying she continues to stay healthy.

pearlofwisdom1 · January 2015

She always makes me smile when I see her pictures. She's so beautiful.

rkcaraway · January 2015

Lurker here-this brought tears to my eyes. I'm a leukemia survivor myself. I wish you and your beautiful baby a wonderful, HEALTHY new year!!!

BluepointToasted · January 2015

It is wonderful to see her looking so vibrant and happy! All the best, hoping for a healthy and uneventful 2015 for you!

MrsT0514 · January 2015

So many hugs to you and your family! Yo have such a beautiful, strong, and spirited little girl! So happy to see she's healthy and thriving again!

jorkz821 · January 2015

Such great news, and great pictures! What a beauty!

EVA116 · January 2015

I am so happy for you and Reese. She is an amazing little girl and you are such a strong mama!

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LucilleAustero · January 2015

An amazing, inspiring and beautiful little warrior that is going to have the best 2015. Ever.

FrickandFrack · January 2015

I hope this year is absolutely amazing for you and your family. You have such a beautiful little girl and hope she has nothing but good health and happiness in 2015.

PrimRoseMama · January 2015

I am so happy for y'all. I've been dirty lurking Parenting & have been following your story closely.

Wishing you nothing but good news & health this 2015.

credcat7 · January 2015

Your upbeat attitude and spirit I see in your posts must a direct reflection of how you handle this all in her eyes as well, you are a strong strong mama and

I will admit the few times I have had a long night with vomit or fever I have found myself thinkg" I need to relize how good I have it" when comapred to what so many moms go through daily

littlestjerry · January 2015

Reese is such a strong little girl, and she is lucky to have you on her side. I think of you all often and wish nothing but the best for you from here on out!

credcat7 · January 2015

I want to send her ALL THE HAIR CLIPS! do you have a PO Box??

ready-or-not · January 2015

Such a beautiful little girl! T&P that 2015 is her come back year & that she more than makes up for time lost in 2014. She is always in our prayers!

LaurelBee · January 2015

Sending my love and hope for health and happiness in 2015! So glad that ordeal is behind you guys. You're an amazing mom to an amazing kid!

fancynewbeesly · January 2015

Thank you again everyone for all your kind words. I realized how strong and resilient kids are. Honestly? Reese thinks EVERY three year goes in the ambulance, in the hospital, etc.

The other day she was in the bath and noticed that her hair was growing back. She looked in the mirror and told me that she looks silly with hair! She is SO excited for her hair to come back, and we definitely will be using hair chalk to make it pink and purple. She thought that when her hair would grow back, it would grow back pink. (Which is my mistake, I told her it would be more beautiful then before) To her: pink and purple are more beautiful then brown.

fancynewbeesly · January 2015

@credcat7

Unfortunately no PO Box, but I can PM you my address.

billybumbler · January 2015

im so glad she's doing better. She is so beautiful! I will continue to pray for you guys.

LadyXaverian · January 2015

Thank you for sharing your journey here and via FB. It is so great to see Reese so happy and vibrant. I can't wait for the day that this is all behind you, and all of Parenting will rejoice!!!!!

NotSharknado · January 2015

What a beautiful girl. Way to go, Reese!

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