Update on Madyn

Look at that face...she is the cutest!

Madyn has finished her first phase of chemo. Yay! However, she came down with a fever on July 2nd and ended up spending the whole weekend and 4th of July in the hospital fighting off the infection. Because chemo lowers the immune system it is always a scary time when an infection invades the body. But, she is a little fighter and they were able to go home Tuesday the 5th.



They were supposed to start the second round of chemo yesterday July 8th but her ANC count (risk of infection) was too low they had to postpone for 7 days. It does give her little body a rest but then just prolongs the treatment. Also, test results came back that she has 2 of the 3 cancer fighting chromosomes but the lack of 1 and cell count on day 8 put her in the high risk treatment category with more aggressive therapy. She still has a great prognosis and high chances of no cancer ever coming back. The blessings amidst the tragedy is what keeps the family going.



I feel God's presence all over this situation in the amount of people who have stepped forward to help. Friends, family and even people who do not personally know the Fraziers have stepped forward to donate money, items for an auction, and even to host fundraisers. This is so amazing to me it leaves me speechless.


I do want to share some of the fundraising opportunities if you would like to get involved with:

- If you would like to just donate money you can click on the "donate" button on the top right of this blog, or send me a message and I can reply with my address.

- Helen Young is hosting an online auction. If you would like to donate an item or bid on any of the items please email her at hyadorableadornments@yahoo.com

- I am also hosting a few poker tournaments in the next few months so if you are interested please contact me.

- Security First Bank is hosting a bowling tournament August 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 at Blackstone Bowl.

For information on all of the fundraising events going on now and when new ones become available please visit the facebook page Make a Difference (MAD) for Madyn.

Madyn Stevie Frazier

On June 2, 2011 Madyn went in to her 18 month well child check-up as a happy healthy little girl. Once in the appointment she was told she needed some blood work done. What came next was a nightmare never expected by any parent. Her parents were told that she had leukemia and she was scheduled for surgery the next day to have a shunt put in.



The next week went by like a blur filled with testing, chemo treatments, transfusions and more medications. The family stayed in the hospital for a week and was released the next Friday. They were given a tentative schedule for the next 2-1/2 years worth of testing and treatment for their sweet daughter.

Madyn and big sister Leila

Amongst all the bad news there was some positive news as well. They did find that it was the type of cancer that is 90% curable as well as when performing spinal taps they found that it had not progressed into her spinal fluid which is great news. We are thanking God for his blessings over this situation. Through it all Madyn continues to light the world and the hearts of the people around her with her smile and her infectious personality. She is such a little sweetheart.

Madyn and Mommy

Madyn and Daddy

However, as Madyn's parents are taking care of her and doing what is best for her these treatments, medications and hospital stays do not come without cost. This is why I have been putting together different fundraising opportunities. I am also asking if anyone would like to donate to this family please click the donate button on the right side of the blog. If you would rather send a check please send me an email at johannamott@gmail.com and I will give you my address. I have a goal of raising $1500 by July 31st and if I reach that goal I will shave my head to honor Madyn. Her hair has already started falling out and with the upcoming treatments it will all be gone soon. As you consider donating please pray for their family as well. God is bigger than this and he has a plan in all of this. Thank you!