First treatment on 2nd cycle....

Dalen will start his chemotherapy treatment this week. For some reason, You can always feel when this time is getting close. Dalen attitude changes. he goes from telling me what happen at school to saying repeatedly "Mama, I don't want to do this anymore." I try not to talk about it or even give this nightmare energy, so I remind Dalen that its only Wednesday and we have one more day to enjoy.

Today is one week before Dalen's last day of school and tonight is 8th grade Honors night. Previously, Dalen was not able to attend his 6th and 7th grade honor night because he was to sick or tired. However, he was so determine to attend this one. I on the other hand wasn't excited because its been a rough school year. Dalen first and second semester was pretty good, but the third and fourth was not good at all. He have been going through so much from relapsing and starting chemo treatment again to the passing of his grandma.

Dalen received a Academic Achievement Award for Music Theory and.....The Spirit of Howard Middle School Award. I was so happy for Dalen, I could only cry. Dalen was first diagnosis in his 6th grade year and now three years later he is still fighting. There have been times, that Dalen felt that no one cared and gave up on school. He has been so behind that he feels that no matter how much work he completes he will never catch up. But someone at Howard noticed Dalen and saw that he was trying his hardest. Someone at Howard saw that he tried his best to fit in and be a normal student even through all his absent days. And I'm so glad someone at Howard Middle School notice Dalen.

Mrs. Gage presented Dalen with the Spirit of Howard Middles Award.

Here is a clip of Dalen last Dance Recital at Howard Middle School

Runway to Hope May 2015....

Another week of no treatment and I could not have picked another week...if Dalen had treatment this week, he could not have participated in the Runway to Hope....

Boy did Dalen have a blast!!! This show is by far the best charity event ever, and the kids are able to forget every sickness, stomach pain, sleepless nights because of Runway to Hope. I can not express how grateful I am towards the Runway to Hope Foundation. This is one of the most exciting event of the year for Dalen. Our reality does not existence on this one day!....

Thank you Runway to Hope

Kids Beating Cancer/Celebration High School Teen Dance

Dalen was able to attend Kids Beating Cancer Teen Prom sponsored by Celebration High School on May 2nd. He was feeling pretty good since he did not have to have treatment. Treatment was cancelled because his blood count was too low. I use to be sad when his counts were to low for chemo, but know I'll take any day I can get that Dalen can be a kid!

Dalen was in his own world full of laughter and dancing.

Thank you Kids Beating Cancer.

1st Carboplatin Cycle....

This new chemotherapy treatment is my new nightmare. My son Dalen is unable to continue ballet school or any of his extra curriculum activities. he is always sick or just to tired to get out of bed.

Dalen has been on the carboplatin for one month now. He received this chemotherapy treatment every Thursday afternoon until April 2016. He is sick from Thursday until Sunday with vomiting, stomach pain, and discomfort. Monday he may vomit but he is mostly sleeping throughout the day. However on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning, he is able to attend school. Although Dalen is barely completing any of his school work, I'm happy that Dalen is able to get out the house to enjoy his friends and socialize with other classmates.

Rest In Paradise Mama.....

It's been a long time since my last post. There was so much on my mind from Dalen new treatment and my mother fighting for her life because of cancer. I never could image having to say rest in paradise to the woman that have prayed and encouraged me through this entire journey with Dalen. My mother would spend months with us in Florida to help me with Dalen. I remember calling her saying"Mama I need some help!" and she would catch the next flight from Michigan to Florida.

On March 4th, I made preparation for Dalen to see his grandmother. I couldn't tell him much because I did not want to cause any discomfort or stress knowing what he was already going through. My husband drove Dalen to Michigan to spend a couple of days with grandma just before his new treatment was to start. As she was fighting for her life, my mother was still giving Dalen encouragement to keep fighting and praying.  She always said "Dalen you are going to be alright and you are going to get your eyesight back, watch and see grandson."

Cancer took my mother's life in two short months, on March 23rd at 3:56 am my mother Pam Daniels took her last breath. I was so happy that I made the choice to have Dalen come from Florida to Michigan to see her.

We love you and Miss you so much...

Rest In Paradise Mother