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Rachael was admitted to the hospital today to initiate additional chemotherapy treatment. Fortunately, we navigated the ...
05/12/2026

Rachael was admitted to the hospital today to initiate additional chemotherapy treatment. Fortunately, we navigated the weekend without requiring a hospital visit; however, upon arrival at the hospital, her nose started bleeding non stop. After many hours and many attempts we were finally able to get it to stop bleeding. She is also still requiring oxygen so we need lots of prayers for her lungs to heal because I can’t imagine a summer without being able to swim!!!

We celebrated Mother's Day by crafting numerous earrings for Rachael's foundation and our medical travel expense fund, t...
05/11/2026

We celebrated Mother's Day by crafting numerous earrings for Rachael's foundation and our medical travel expense fund, turning a challenging day into a productive one while we were apart from our children. This creative activity was a wonderful distraction, lifting my spirits as I missed my babies dearly. Engaging in this hobby helped shift my focus and filled my heart with joy. We've been accepting donations for the earrings on Nannie's page Gina Weir and expect to have some available for purchase here soon. During our hospital stay, this will be a great way for RayRay to stay engaged and entertained.

Rachael is working on her very first letter to a huge company. I’m so proud of her. The bone marrow results came back wi...
05/08/2026

Rachael is working on her very first letter to a huge company. I’m so proud of her.

The bone marrow results came back with increased disease but she is still stable. She has some work to do on her weight gain and on her breathing but we will get there.

Please keep praying.

Ray Ray had her bone marrow biopsy today and her intrathecal chemo. This was her before they put her to sleep. She says ...
05/05/2026

Ray Ray had her bone marrow biopsy today and her intrathecal chemo. This was her before they put her to sleep. She says “I like the sleepy medicine because I sleep really good”. I’m glad she likes it because she has this procedure every month. We will start a new regimen on the 15th to keep her stable while I work alongside the doctor and team to gain access to the drug and combination therapy that we know her leukemia is sensitive to. 💪

Warning: Graphic medical images ⚠️This is what childhood cancer looks like.I try so hard to keep this space positive. I ...
05/04/2026

Warning: Graphic medical images ⚠️

This is what childhood cancer looks like.

I try so hard to keep this space positive. I don’t like sharing the hard days or being a “Debbie downer.” But the truth is… this is part of our reality.

Behind the smiles, the milestones, and the hopeful updates—there is pain, there is suffering, and there are moments no child should ever have to endure.

Childhood cancer is not just a diagnosis. It impacts every part of a child’s life… and every part of a family’s life. The physical toll, the emotional weight, the constant stress—it never really leaves.

Sometimes the world needs to see this side too. Not for sympathy, but for awareness. For understanding. For change.

Our babies are some of the strongest fighters you will ever see. 💛

05/03/2026

Mrs. Catherine Bach “Daisy Duke” has followed Ray Ray’s journey and asks about her often.
She signed a pair of Daisy Duke’s to be auctioned off for Ray Ray at Rogie’s Dukes in Bama bash on June 20th. Roger J. Hamlin

We made it back to Houston. You can see how thrilled Rachael is about being away from home again but hopefully our docto...
05/03/2026

We made it back to Houston. You can see how thrilled Rachael is about being away from home again but hopefully our doctor here at MD Anderson has access to medication that can help her. We need prayers for her lungs to heal and for her appetite to return. Also, we need prayers for access to a drug that has been tested in labs against Rachael’s specific leukemia that is showing promising results. Unfortunately the company is not ready to trial it in AML as it is just now being trialed in adults for breast cancer. There is always a ton of red tape with new drugs for cancer and the safety of dosing, FDA approvals, etc. Please pray our request for access to the drug is successful and we will be granted compassionate use when the time is right.

Rachael is preparing to leave the hospital in Alabama and head to the next medical stop in Texas. Though still reliant o...
05/02/2026

Rachael is preparing to leave the hospital in Alabama and head to the next medical stop in Texas. Though still reliant on oxygen, her condition remains stable. Around-the-clock nausea medication has brought some relief, reducing the frequency of vomiting episodes. Despite her body's weakness, Rachael's spirits remain high, especially when engrossed in playtime with her two closest friends on the tablet - a testament to the healing power of connection. Her ability to seamlessly engage with them is a promising sign of resilience. Indeed, the support of loved ones, particularly cousins who can provide companionship, makes all the difference in her recovery journey.

It has been a rough few days. Rachael seemed to perk up a little this afternoon so hopefully she will feel well enough t...
04/30/2026

It has been a rough few days. Rachael seemed to perk up a little this afternoon so hopefully she will feel well enough to eat something tonight. She has not been able to keep any food down at all and her poor little body is already so malnourished. Please pray for an appetite and for this vomitting to subside. Mimi is staying with her tonight so I can see my other babies before nanny and I head back to Houston. We are very thankful for family and our prayer warriors.

04/29/2026

Rachael is not feeling well, she is unable to keep anything down and her oxygen saturations are still very low without support. Please say lots of prayers for her. We are headed back to Birmingham to be admitted for fluids and monitoring.

Rachael got to come home to a new improved bedroom. She is happy to be home but the stipulation is she has to be on oxyg...
04/28/2026

Rachael got to come home to a new improved bedroom. She is happy to be home but the stipulation is she has to be on oxygen until we can get this leukemia back under control and her saturations back up above the low 90s without help. Watching her be bound to this oxygen machine at home is breaking my heart but It’s better here than stuck in the hospital.

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