Tyler got some bad news just before his 10th birthday. Darlene is very upset and having a hard time explaining the problem, so I am stepping in to be the voice of the family. Ashley and Tyler are in Maryland right now following a visit to his jaw doctor, Dr. Rodriguez.

Those of you who have been following know that Tyler has been in remission from ( Read more... )

Hello Everyone,

Our trip to Charleston was rough. We had to sit all day at MUSC Hospital with four kids, but we survived. Tyler’s heart test was good. He had all his blood work done.

He held that little arm out and didn’t cry at all this time. Ever other time we had to fight him. I guess he’s growing up. We were told that the radiation treatments ( Read more... )

Hi everyone,

I couldn’t sleep again. Its two o’clock in the morning so I decided to update you all on Tyler.

Tyler went to see his leg doctor yesterday and they said he’s doing fine. It was a long day. Left at eleven, didn’t get home till four. We saw the doctor and then Tyler had to have a lot of papers filled out so he can have a home bound ( Read more... )

Hello everyone,

The Cruise-in for Tyler last night was great. There was a big turn out and the weather was great. It was wonderful to know so many people care about Tyler.

Thank you all at the Little Rebel. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you Leeann and your family for all the hard work and getting this together. Also thanks to you ( Read more... )

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Well surgery is over…number 43 according to Ashley, although I thought it was 41. Tyler is doing okay. The doctor said that the screws were embedded deeply and he had to dig them out. Tyler will be sore for a while but hopefully he will be able to walk soon. The doctor is not sure the foot will stay where its supposed to with the fibula missing and ( Read more... )

Tyler’s leg surgery is tomorrow. Please say a prayer for Tyler that he won’t have much pain and will be able to walk soon…

God bless.

Darlene recently came across this video on the youtube childhood cancer channel featuring Tyler’s story. It’s current to approximately late last year. Since this video was made, Tyler has undergone five more procedures, including the placement of a titanium jaw.

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We are now even more concerned about Tyler’s health, after a recent bout of scarlet ( Read more... )

Hi everyone,

Well it’s been a long hard week. Our journey with Tyler seems to get better then worse. We have been to the doctor every day this week. Tyler went to see Dr. Olson first because he was having a hard time and could hardly swallow with the pain. He had a rash all over him and wasn’t feeling good at all. His skin was peeling off him.

Dr ( Read more... )