Rally For Rowan

03/17/2026

I mean to post this yesterday but didn't get around to it.

Rowan has been a force to be reckoned with! He has been one busy little man! We took him back to the park while the weather was nice, he has so much fun! His dad pushed him on the swing, he went down slides, and even climbed onto the jungle gym. He is a little unsteady on his feet, he stumbles a lot, and sometimes but he doesnt let that slow him down!

He had us worried for a little bit not eating as much for a couple days. We think he was still getting over that stomach bug. The past two days he has been eating and drinking really well! Especially if its sweets! He gets lots of sweets, he deserves it after the year he has had. Not too much though, we dont want to give him a belly ache.

We have some more fun stuff planned for him, we are working on picking a day to go to the aquarium. We are also planning a trip to Little crooked creek safari and we are really excited about that. Tonight we plan on going over to Still Trax so that Rowan can say hello to his supporters. We are so honored and proud to be a part of this community, thank you all so much!
Please continue to keep Rowan in your prayers, we are praying for a miracle, praying for strength, and comfort.

I am sharing Rowans links on this post and in the comments. We added some more stuff we think Rowan would find fun on his wish list, as well as some snacks since his snack supply is running low.
Thank you all so much! 🥰💛

https://gofund.me/6468ac46

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BRMHBHT31169?ref_=wl_share

https://cash.app/$RolliePollie0921

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=4253588574438759412&created=1761187459

03/16/2026

These next phots were done by Pixie & Petal Tea Parties!
It was so much fun, the boys had a blast! Rowan loved all the cookies and bubbles!
The set up was so cute! All the boys got frog hats and I was set up with fairy wings, a wand, butterfly freckles! They took Polaroid pictures as well that I absolutely loved! I've already put the in Rowans memory book. We have a nice curio cabinet coming our way soon to put his keepsakes in.
At his tea party we got to take home a cute frog, and a fairy bell!
Cayde kept telling me how he had the best day ever! That the party was even better than our trip to Disney! 🥰
We really did enjoy ourselves! If you all ever need to have the most magical tea party ever definitely reach out to them!

03/16/2026

I will have a few updates for you all today, but first I would like to start with Rowans photos. We had his pictures taken, Dollie Brown did an amazing job and he had a lot of fun! Thank you so much for doing this for our family! We look forward to next time!

These are just some of our favorite ones! We are so happy with how these turned out! If anyone needs nice photos done you know where to go! 🥰🥰🥰

03/13/2026

Rowan is feeling good this morning! He slept well last night, he didnt wake up until 5 this morning! He has already been up playing on his slide and having himself a giant rice crispy treat for breakfast.

We have some fun stuff planned for this morning! I want to let that be a surprise for you all for later.

My heart is hurting so bad this morning, I kept waking during the night in a panic. Last night Rowan laid on me with his head on my chest, I hugged him close, rubbed his back, and sang to him until he fell asleep. I don't know how I am going to continue sleeping in bed without him.
Part of me wants to believe none of this is real, that this past year never happened, he is fine and going to be fine.

The things he has been through, the things I have seen him go through will always haunt me. The painful treatments, surgeries, how sick the got after each cycle of immunotherapy. In the beginning of his treatment he was so bruised, swollen, he had nose bleeds that lasted an hour sometimes. He would need to get blood and platelets multiple times, and the image of him throwing up blood into his oxygen mask is burned into my brain.

When he went into anaphylactic shock due to one of the chemos, I watched his heart rate drop down into the teens. He turned a deep red, and for a moment I thought we were going to lose him. Thank God for the wonderful doctors and nurses over at Nortons, they had him stable in less than 15 minutes. He was sitting up in bed like nothing had happened.

I just want to stress how far and how much he has overcome. In spite of all the pain, all the sicknesses, he was still ready to play. The only time I couldnt get a smile out of him was during the immunotherapy treatments. He is so strong, so
brave when he shouldnt have had to be.

My anxiety is getting worse, I can feel it, like a timer slowly ticking down. Its hard to describe.
I thank God for every day we get with Rowan like this, everyday I wake up to kisses and hugs. I am going to miss them so so much.

This photo is the day Rowan was born. I wish I could go back to that moment, start over and love him harder. I wish I knew then what I know now so things would be different, we could have helped him sooner. Those wishes are irrational, but I cant help it. I wish I could do it all over again, but I cant.

This is torture. There is no getting past this, no avoiding it, we have to sit here with the knowledge of whats to come and never knowing when. My heart needs a break from all this hurting.

03/12/2026

We would like to extend our gratitude to all businesses that have generously donated to this cause and contributed to the raffles. For those who have inquired about donating, please be advised that business affiliation is not a requirement. Individuals are also welcome to participate by donating items for the raffle; these can be dropped off at your convenience. We will compile a list of donors within the next day or so. Special appreciation is extended to the business from Frankfort for their contribution. Additionally, we would like to remind everyone that Broadway Barrels will be performing on the 28th in support of Rowan and his family. If you are unable to attend our event, consider visiting Broadway Barrels or attending both to show your support.

03/10/2026

It has been almost two months since we were given the news that the cancer has spread to his brain. We took Rowan in yesterday for labs and his monthly antibiotics. His labs were still good, and physically he is looking good. He is a whopping 33lbs! He has been eating so much better and keeping the weight on now that all he has is the oral chemo we give him each night. Being back at the doctor is always surreal, after all the times we brought him in for check ups and treatments. To go from trying to save his life to visits to just monitor how he is doing until the time comes. I cried the entire car ride home, I cried so hard that his father began to cry as well. Our 7 year old Cayde was in the back trying so hard to comfort us both. This is unfair. No family should have to go through any of this.

The profoundly deep pain that we hold in our hearts is unbearable, we are living in fear for what is coming. We are trying to hold on to faith that God knows what he is doing. We pray for a miracle while trying to trust this all is for a higher purpose.

To say it is a challenge would be an understatement, we do our best to fill our days with Rowan with as much fun and love as we can. Somedays I can hardly get through it without being a crying mess.

We took him to the playground for the first time since he was diagnosed, we used to take him every week we could. He had therapy sessions with first steps at this park, he had so much fun. His favorite thing to do is go down the slide!
I watched him play my heart aching with how unfair all of this is. How one day he will go down those slides for the last time. When he is gone when we take his brothers to the playground I will find myself looking for him amongst all the other kids.

I ache for the smile that isnt gone yet, long to see the brightness in his eyes, and hear his sweet laugh. This grief, when my child is still right next to me is torture. I find myself staring at him, trying so hard to memorize every line of his face, to burn his image so deeply, soak him in so I never forget what he was like. What holding him feels like, what his voice sounds like.

I take as many pictures and videos as I can, but I know it will never be the same as having him right here with me. I hurt not only for myself but for his brothers, who are trying to understand what is happening. For his father, who shaved his face so he could remember what his son's hands feel like against his face. Its hard some days not to cry all of the time.

I keep breaking down crying trying to make this post. My heart is so heavy and its a lot to carry.

We have so much fun stuff still left to do while Rowan is still feeling well! We are going to have a tea party this weekend, we are planning to do photos, take him to the aquarium asap. We still have lots of arts and crafts to do! We are blessed everyday we get with our Rollie Pollie. We are grateful to each and every one of you who are helping us to be able to take this time with Rowan. His father is off work the next couple months with no pay, if it werent for you alls kindness we would not be able to do these things and afford to keep our bills paid!

You all have helped us so much more than just financially, but spiritually, and emotionally as well. The support we have been given, the kind words, and prayers have helped so much to keep us strong through this. Our family will never be able to thank you all enough for everything you have done for us. Please if you can find it in your hearts to continue helping however you can, every prayer, ever dollar, ever share is helping keep our family afloat during this.

https://gofund.me/6468ac46

https://cash.app/$RolliePollie0921

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BRMHBHT31169?ref_=wl_share

03/10/2026

03/07/2026

The kindness and support our family is getting from out community during this time is beyond amazing! We are so grateful!