Tough Week, Tougher Boy
Over the past year or so, Jackson's dental hygiene has taken a back seat to his cancer treatments, and many of the treatments and their side-effects have had really bad effects on his teeth. Over time, he developed significant calcified plaque all over his teeth. Last week he had to go under general anesthesia for over three hours this week so a dentist could clean his teeth and repair the cavities. It was a tough day for him. When it was over, he was battered and tired. But he seems to be on the mend, and will be up early for speech therapy in the morning. On Tuesday, he'll have another MRI. This MRI will be of his spine only--to check for metastasized cancer in his spine. We're optimistic that the scan will be clear, but please keep Jackson in your thoughts and prayers on Tuesday. Thank you for supporting Team Jackson.
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Just thinking of you today little monkey. Hopefully some good weather is headed your way so you can go outside and enjoy spring. have fun with your auntie kiki. love drew and carrie
Definitely sending lots of positives thoughts and prayers for you on Tuesday. Let’s pray for a super clear MRI!
Keep on fighting Jackson, Team Jackson is here to cheer for you the whole way to recovery!! Send Wyatt a big hello from us too.
Patricia, Juan, Tommy & Nicky
Milkman, I love the smile and thank goodness the dentist is over and you did an excellent job!!!! Well be thinking of you on Tuesday!!
xo xo xo
We’re thinking of you and will be sending good vibes and prayers on Tuesday. Stay strong.
hi jack. the dentist, just to add something different-patience, little man. there is no way anyone can know what you have gone thru during the last year with all of your treatments, but a tender place in my heart was really touched hearing about your hard day at the dentist-now that i have done! and you are so right mom, it is exactly like being so beat up. i love ice cream for all the bruised and sore gums to make me feel better-have some jack! be thinking of you on tues and everyday. this will be fine, and at least it won’t hurt. love, ct
Jack, you are a true warrior. You keep kickin’ butt. I will never complain about the dentist again after hearing your story. Alright, I will probably still whine but that’s because I am not as tough as you. Thoughts and prayers are with you guys tomorrow.
Hey FlapJack, my thoughts and prayers are with you tomorrow and everyday. You are such a tough little guy!!! Go Team Jackson!
What an awesome picture of you!! You have a smile that could melt anyone’s heart! We hope your next experience at the dentist will be more enjoyable, and you can give Ty tips on how to relax when there! We hope you and your family are doing well, and we send our love your way always! xoxo
Many good thoughts to you guys.....We’re keeping our fingers crossed for a great MRI result!!!