When Isaiah was 3 years old, I took him to the emergency room for a fever. I figured it was an ear infection and doctors would give me antibiotics so we could be on our way home. But on this particular day, the doctor came back to the room and informed me that his white and red blood cells and platelets were down. He said that 1 out of the 3 or 2 out of three is ok but all three down is not a good sign. He then mutters, “It’s Cancer.” In a matter of seconds, our world changed. He was rushed immediately to start treatment – chemotherapy and a blood transfusion.

Two years later and he is currently in maintenance. He still gets oral chemo every night and antibiotics on the weekends. Every 3 months he gets his spinal tap along with Vincristine chemotherapy. 

The diagnosis changed our lives. I had to resign my full time job to care for my child and give up my rental property and move in with his Dad for a few months. I had to get a part time job to make ends meet since Isaiah is dealing with medical issues that is associated with his cancer.

Despite his cancer, Isaiah is a true definition of a warrior!

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