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Thursday, June 28th

We are having another great day.  Otto is smiling, laughing, eating - you name it, he's doing it.





Otto had his very last treatment of chemo for Round 1 this morning.  We had to celebrate a little! 

We also had some fun packed visits.  Three of Otto's best buds came by.  It was great seeing them all together, playing video games and just hanging out.  It was if we were back home!  Then, Otto's teachers came in for a visit.  Otto's face lit up as they brought in two tubs of cookies from the MMS cafeteria.  Those are his favorite!  They also gave him his yearbook that was kindly signed by every 7th grader in the school.  Our boy is very lucky to have great such amazing friends and teachers!

Also, we are all wearing yellow Loci bracelets (thanks to a dear friend).  Yellow is the color for supporting those with childhood cancer.  Our family is looking pretty sharp!



Thanks to everyone who's sending cards and texts.  Thanks for making our boy smile!

So much gratitude,

Mark, Leigh, Otto, Tess and Lu





Comments

  1. UnknownJune 28, 2018 at 1:19 PM

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. That smile though!

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  2. UnknownJune 28, 2018 at 3:12 PM

    Save me one of those cookies for me.. I can’t believe they r better then mine🤪

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    1. funderbloggerJune 30, 2018 at 5:01 PM

      Oh, you can have some cookies! That's the least we could do for you!!

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  3. Taylor Family AdventuresJune 29, 2018 at 4:29 AM

    Go Otto. go Otto. Go. Go. Go. Otto.

    Had a flashback to those States down on the Shore when we had rain delays and you all were dancing on the field. Keep dancing and smiling! One family member in our house is learning some of the Fortnite dances pretty well. 😁Much Love friend!!!

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    1. funderbloggerJune 30, 2018 at 5:02 PM

      Much love to you and yours! Miss you guys a ton!!!

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