Kelly has a full spirt and always tries to do everything with a smile on her face. She has gotten used to the hospital lifestyle, but also still knows how to be a silly 1 year old learning to walk. She loves her Bubba, which is our dog. She loves loves to be outside with animals. Playing with toys and going for walks. She is talking more and more everyday. She has the best eyes in the world!
Kelly was diagnosed this June 2018 after we found a tumor on her chest. She has stage 4 advanced Neuroblastoma. This is a very aggressive cancer with a very aggressive treatment plan. We still have a long road ahead of us. Kelly just finished round 4 and is staying tough for a 13 month old baby girl.
Kelly has had line placements twice, she’s had a stem cell collection procedure. She has had 4 rounds of chemo with 4 more to go, the last two being very hard with a long stay and surgery to come soon. Radiation is after that for a month and more therapy for 5 months with week stays once a month.
This has been hard on us but we are getting through it. I quit my job as a teacher to take care of Kelly full time. Dad is a big help when he is not working. Our dog is staying with grandparents and comes to see us every so often. We moved to Nashville away from most of our family and friends 4 years ago. It has been difficult trying to get through most weeks on our own. Family comes in town as much as the possibly can.
Kelly has already gone through more in one year of life then most people go through in a lifetime. She is the bravest, strongest little girl. She is momma and daddy’s Hero! I wish I could change all this for her but I can’t so I want to help her get through it the best way I can!
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