Micah’s cancer journey began the week of Christmas—a time usually filled with joy and family traditions. But instead of unwrapping gifts or baking cookies, his family found themselves in the emergency room, blindsided by news that would change their lives forever. What they thought was appendicitis turned out to be a large tumor, along with nodules in his lungs. That Christmas was missed completely, and as the one-year mark approaches, this season feels deeply different.
Before his diagnosis, Micah was full of energy with no signs that anything was wrong. Since then, he’s been through an unimaginably tough road—seven rounds of the most intense chemotherapy on his floor at St. Jude, followed by eight months of a daily, highly toxic treatment. Alongside that, his family has pursued integrative therapies to support his healing.
Micah and his mom were separated from the rest of the family for over 100 days during treatment. The impact of his diagnosis has been both heartbreaking and life-shifting. They’re still working through anxiety and PTSD, but also learning to find beauty in the chaos. Cancer has taught them to be present, to laugh louder, to hold each other closer, and to see God’s blessings in even the smallest things.
Micah is truly one-of-a-kind. He’s witty, adorable, and endlessly brave. He charms everyone he meets and is wise beyond his years. His strength, courage, and smile make it hard to believe that just a year ago, doctors gave him only a 10% chance of survival.
But Micah is beating the odds. He is the miracle.
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