| Remember Jaden in your prayers! Jaden was diagnosed with having a mass, "Wilms Tumor" (cancer) at a checkup on April 9th, 2008. He'll have to have chemo to shrink the tumor, before they can remove it. At that time they will remove his right kidney, too (the tumor is attached to his kidney). Jaden will then need radiation for a determined period of time and continue chemo for 6 months. His out come looks good! Please remember Jaden and his family in your prayers. They send their "Thanks" to everyone for their continued support!!! They are truly touched by the outpouring prayers, donations and LOVE shown for "Jaden"!!! |
| Jaden A Mother's Love...Update "March 11, 2009" |
| Jaden got to ring the Bell @ MCV 11/4/08! He's Cancer Free!!!!!!! Read update below... |
Hello Everyone!!
We are coming up on almost one year since my little boys cancer was found, April 9th, 2008.
I personally haven't really explained what I have endured this past year. I want to share
at this time the obstacles I have gone through and had to overcome with Jaden.
Last April I took Jaden to his 9 month old wellness check up and to get his shots. Luckily
his doctor did a physical exam first. That's when she felt something. I will never forget the
look she had on her face, never! She told me as a precaution she wanted to get x-rays before
he got his shots to see what was going on?
I got to the car and called my Mom (freaking out trying to get her to take off from work to
go with me), but she was already at work. So I took Jaden alone to get the x-rays done.
Things went fine.
When I got home, about 10 minutes later his doctor called me (on her lunch break) to tell me
there was a mass and I needed to take him to MCV ER right away. I called my Mom at
work to come home, because there was no way I could do that alone. Of course she
immediately joined us! Right away they did the MRI and Lab Work (blood test and urine
test).
In the ER the doctor told us there was a tumor most likely "cancer", but the oncologist would
be able to tell me more when he was moved into the main hospital, into progressive intensive
care unit. The doctors knew this was a rare tumor.
That's when the emotions poured! I didn't even know what I was feeling. I was numb, my
Mom was numb. We were trying to be strong for each other and Jaden, but we couldn't stop
crying! Because my baby had 50% chance or more of dying, soon. You see the commercials
for St. Judes and other hospitals and tear up, but oh my God when it is your child, it is like a
mack truck hitting you in the heart!!!
When this happened Jaden was 9 months and 2 days old. I was a new mother just trying to
enjoy and adapt to having a child; along with going through a horrible separation with my
husband. This is something no one prepares for.
Mom was wonderful. She made the calls to family and friends, because I couldn't get the
words out of my mouth "Jaden has cancer" without breaking down. I did call my friend
Stacie on my own and her reaction was the same as mine. Then I called my boss Tasha to let
her know I wasn't coming back to work anytime soon and she couldn't grasp the fact of the
cancer either. They were the hardest phone calls I had ever made! I'm sure my Mom feels
the same way.
The first few days were the hardest. Just trying to realize it wasn't a nightmare, it was my
life and it was his life. I didn't want to sleep because I wasn't sure if he would be alive
when I woke up. I didn't want to eat because I didn't want to leave his side.
May 28th, 2008 was the day before his major surgery. I tried to do everything possible with
him that day, because there was a huge chance he was going to die on the table and I wanted
to make his last day the best. At least I would have had those wonderful memories to hold
on to, God forebide it came to that.
That morning Mom and I hugged him and kissed him. We told him we loved him and
handed him over to the nurses. I still remember him screaming for me! 2 1/2 hours later the
nurse let me know he was in recovery and he was fine. I finally got to see him about 2 hours
after that in the intensive care unit. It wasn't great seeing him hooked up to IV's and
machines. But, just seeing him alive and breathing on his own was the worlds greatest gift
to me. After that the hard part was over and the radiation and chemotherapy had to do the
rest. Beat the cancer!
Due to his treatments, Jaden spent most of the spring and summer in the hospital because of
infections. He lost a lot of his hair, a lot of his energy, and wasn't able to enjoy being a
little kid. I of course was stressed. All I did was take care of him. He never slept all night,
he had to have different medicines at different times and days. I couldn't give him a bath
without wrapping him in plastic. He would cry in pain "out of nowhere". I felt helpless
because he was to young to tell me where he hurt. He didn't understand. I prayed it would
stop! His pain would disappear! And, his cancer unheard of! But it didn't. So, I began to
just pray he would sleep a straight 2 hours, so I could go into a deep sleep for once. I
prayed that he would be happy for a whole day. It was hell. No joke, hell! I asked why
me, why him?
Thank God for my parents (their steadfast love and for just "being there"), because without
them being with me the whole time I would have gone crazy. I love him with all of my heart
and soul, but being with him 24/7, sick all the time, you just feel trapped. I saw no exit!
I understand now this is very normal. This is something all caregivers go through. Which is
why it is so important to have a "support system" (family, friends, church, work, etc...). If
you don't have this, please join a support group if you are dealing with cancer or someone
you love is dealing with cancer.
So now he is cancer free. Healthy, happy and sleeping all night. He goes to
daycare and I am back at work.
At the beginning I felt alone and that everything was happening to me and Jaden. But
seeing how everyone gathered around "US" to show their support; whether it was physically,
emotionally, financially or just prayed for us. We are forever grateful! It opened my eyes,
I saw how we were loved and how I was never alone. And that we would continue to have
support through it all. I will never forget those that called or came by to see him when he
was in the hospital. I hope one day I will return that feeling to them.
For now I see the light at the end of the tunnel where the sky is clearing and
Jaden's life will continue right beside me. Thank God my son is still here!
Jaden stayed so strong through all of the poison pumped into his little body. He stayed so
strong through all of the radiation treatments. He stayed so strong through all of the pokes
and cuts placed upon his little body. So...if I was ask who is your HERO??? Jaden is my
hero! So...if I was ask have you seen a miracle??? Jaden is my miracle!
I know Jaden will always have to "fight cancer" and hope for no return. But, I know he
will be strong enough for whatever comes his way. And I will be his oak tree holding him up.
Thank you for being in our lives this past year, it has been life changing.
God Bless!
Jaden's Mother, Rachel Trexler
We are coming up on almost one year since my little boys cancer was found, April 9th, 2008.
I personally haven't really explained what I have endured this past year. I want to share
at this time the obstacles I have gone through and had to overcome with Jaden.
Last April I took Jaden to his 9 month old wellness check up and to get his shots. Luckily
his doctor did a physical exam first. That's when she felt something. I will never forget the
look she had on her face, never! She told me as a precaution she wanted to get x-rays before
he got his shots to see what was going on?
I got to the car and called my Mom (freaking out trying to get her to take off from work to
go with me), but she was already at work. So I took Jaden alone to get the x-rays done.
Things went fine.
When I got home, about 10 minutes later his doctor called me (on her lunch break) to tell me
there was a mass and I needed to take him to MCV ER right away. I called my Mom at
work to come home, because there was no way I could do that alone. Of course she
immediately joined us! Right away they did the MRI and Lab Work (blood test and urine
test).
In the ER the doctor told us there was a tumor most likely "cancer", but the oncologist would
be able to tell me more when he was moved into the main hospital, into progressive intensive
care unit. The doctors knew this was a rare tumor.
That's when the emotions poured! I didn't even know what I was feeling. I was numb, my
Mom was numb. We were trying to be strong for each other and Jaden, but we couldn't stop
crying! Because my baby had 50% chance or more of dying, soon. You see the commercials
for St. Judes and other hospitals and tear up, but oh my God when it is your child, it is like a
mack truck hitting you in the heart!!!
When this happened Jaden was 9 months and 2 days old. I was a new mother just trying to
enjoy and adapt to having a child; along with going through a horrible separation with my
husband. This is something no one prepares for.
Mom was wonderful. She made the calls to family and friends, because I couldn't get the
words out of my mouth "Jaden has cancer" without breaking down. I did call my friend
Stacie on my own and her reaction was the same as mine. Then I called my boss Tasha to let
her know I wasn't coming back to work anytime soon and she couldn't grasp the fact of the
cancer either. They were the hardest phone calls I had ever made! I'm sure my Mom feels
the same way.
The first few days were the hardest. Just trying to realize it wasn't a nightmare, it was my
life and it was his life. I didn't want to sleep because I wasn't sure if he would be alive
when I woke up. I didn't want to eat because I didn't want to leave his side.
May 28th, 2008 was the day before his major surgery. I tried to do everything possible with
him that day, because there was a huge chance he was going to die on the table and I wanted
to make his last day the best. At least I would have had those wonderful memories to hold
on to, God forebide it came to that.
That morning Mom and I hugged him and kissed him. We told him we loved him and
handed him over to the nurses. I still remember him screaming for me! 2 1/2 hours later the
nurse let me know he was in recovery and he was fine. I finally got to see him about 2 hours
after that in the intensive care unit. It wasn't great seeing him hooked up to IV's and
machines. But, just seeing him alive and breathing on his own was the worlds greatest gift
to me. After that the hard part was over and the radiation and chemotherapy had to do the
rest. Beat the cancer!
Due to his treatments, Jaden spent most of the spring and summer in the hospital because of
infections. He lost a lot of his hair, a lot of his energy, and wasn't able to enjoy being a
little kid. I of course was stressed. All I did was take care of him. He never slept all night,
he had to have different medicines at different times and days. I couldn't give him a bath
without wrapping him in plastic. He would cry in pain "out of nowhere". I felt helpless
because he was to young to tell me where he hurt. He didn't understand. I prayed it would
stop! His pain would disappear! And, his cancer unheard of! But it didn't. So, I began to
just pray he would sleep a straight 2 hours, so I could go into a deep sleep for once. I
prayed that he would be happy for a whole day. It was hell. No joke, hell! I asked why
me, why him?
Thank God for my parents (their steadfast love and for just "being there"), because without
them being with me the whole time I would have gone crazy. I love him with all of my heart
and soul, but being with him 24/7, sick all the time, you just feel trapped. I saw no exit!
I understand now this is very normal. This is something all caregivers go through. Which is
why it is so important to have a "support system" (family, friends, church, work, etc...). If
you don't have this, please join a support group if you are dealing with cancer or someone
you love is dealing with cancer.
So now he is cancer free. Healthy, happy and sleeping all night. He goes to
daycare and I am back at work.
At the beginning I felt alone and that everything was happening to me and Jaden. But
seeing how everyone gathered around "US" to show their support; whether it was physically,
emotionally, financially or just prayed for us. We are forever grateful! It opened my eyes,
I saw how we were loved and how I was never alone. And that we would continue to have
support through it all. I will never forget those that called or came by to see him when he
was in the hospital. I hope one day I will return that feeling to them.
For now I see the light at the end of the tunnel where the sky is clearing and
Jaden's life will continue right beside me. Thank God my son is still here!
Jaden stayed so strong through all of the poison pumped into his little body. He stayed so
strong through all of the radiation treatments. He stayed so strong through all of the pokes
and cuts placed upon his little body. So...if I was ask who is your HERO??? Jaden is my
hero! So...if I was ask have you seen a miracle??? Jaden is my miracle!
I know Jaden will always have to "fight cancer" and hope for no return. But, I know he
will be strong enough for whatever comes his way. And I will be his oak tree holding him up.
Thank you for being in our lives this past year, it has been life changing.
God Bless!
Jaden's Mother, Rachel Trexler
Updated: 01/07/2010
Mom Rachel Trexler and Grandparents Jacquelyn & Larry Creech
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Jaden Trexler "Surviving Cancer"
Right Here Departed
Hello Everyone,
This is a quick update about Jaden's well being. I have been requested by a few people to
write an update regarding Jaden's past year.
November 4th, 2009 marked his one year of being in remission. Each day is a true blessing to
know the cancer cells are remaining inactive. On his one year anniversary I held a dinner at
Rosa's Pizzeria, in gratitude for close friends and family who had taken this long and
difficult journey with us. The turn out was wonderful! And I thoroughly enjoyed watching
everyone talking, children running around wild...it was such an uplifting feeling! Jaden being
one of them was such a blessing!!!
Jaden still goes to the Nelson Clinic @ MCV in Richmond, VA every 3 months. The
oncologist like to keep a close eye on his blood and urine levels. Then every 6 months he has
to undergo either a CT Scan, MRI, or X-Ray. Also, a ECO to watch his heart from all the
times he has had anesthesia, and of course the effects from chemotherapy and radiation.
On a regular day bases...Jaden is now in his terrible two's. His favorite word is "No" and
usually in a really bad mood. Ha! Ha! He attends daycare during the week while I work
and attend college. He absolutely loves daycare and being with his friends. He is a typical
little boy... loves cars, trains, books, blocks and destroying everything he touches. Ha! Ha!
At some point he drives me nuts, but I can't imagine a day without him.
Exciting news for the both of us...Jaden and I are both now members of American Fitness.
While I care for my health he attends the Kid-Zone where he participates in different
activities such as dancing, swimming, tumbling, etc... We are also in the middle of potty
training. Which he is doing well so far, but not 100% yet, which is understandable for his
age. He knows his numbers pretty well, but enjoys throwing the number 8 randomly into the
mix. Ha! Ha!
All around he is a very happy, stable child. He will always have his battles to fight
regarding his one kidney. And having to be monitored for cancer, which is only at 15% chance
of reoccurring. Come February will be a year since his last surgery, where his Dual
Hick-Man (Central Line) was removed. I must add is wonderful to not have anymore. He
is able to take a bath normal and this past summer he was able to swim in the pool with
everyone else.
We try to attend as many events from ASK, "program for children with cancer". This past
year we did the 5K Walk/Run in April and plan to yet again this year. Enjoyed a trip to
Kings Dominion, Metro Richmond Zoo, Christmas Party at Kroger Center and The
Children's Museum to honor all the "Kourageous Kids".
This coming year Jaden will be presented as a "Kourageous Kid". I want to make sure this
will be a big part of his life and he will remember how blessed he is to be here. He has that
special connection with other children that most thankfully will never have.
Special thanks again and always to everyone that took a minute to pray for Jaden. I know
he is a living miracle!!!
God Bless!
Jaden's Mother, Rachel Trexler
This is a quick update about Jaden's well being. I have been requested by a few people to
write an update regarding Jaden's past year.
November 4th, 2009 marked his one year of being in remission. Each day is a true blessing to
know the cancer cells are remaining inactive. On his one year anniversary I held a dinner at
Rosa's Pizzeria, in gratitude for close friends and family who had taken this long and
difficult journey with us. The turn out was wonderful! And I thoroughly enjoyed watching
everyone talking, children running around wild...it was such an uplifting feeling! Jaden being
one of them was such a blessing!!!
Jaden still goes to the Nelson Clinic @ MCV in Richmond, VA every 3 months. The
oncologist like to keep a close eye on his blood and urine levels. Then every 6 months he has
to undergo either a CT Scan, MRI, or X-Ray. Also, a ECO to watch his heart from all the
times he has had anesthesia, and of course the effects from chemotherapy and radiation.
On a regular day bases...Jaden is now in his terrible two's. His favorite word is "No" and
usually in a really bad mood. Ha! Ha! He attends daycare during the week while I work
and attend college. He absolutely loves daycare and being with his friends. He is a typical
little boy... loves cars, trains, books, blocks and destroying everything he touches. Ha! Ha!
At some point he drives me nuts, but I can't imagine a day without him.
Exciting news for the both of us...Jaden and I are both now members of American Fitness.
While I care for my health he attends the Kid-Zone where he participates in different
activities such as dancing, swimming, tumbling, etc... We are also in the middle of potty
training. Which he is doing well so far, but not 100% yet, which is understandable for his
age. He knows his numbers pretty well, but enjoys throwing the number 8 randomly into the
mix. Ha! Ha!
All around he is a very happy, stable child. He will always have his battles to fight
regarding his one kidney. And having to be monitored for cancer, which is only at 15% chance
of reoccurring. Come February will be a year since his last surgery, where his Dual
Hick-Man (Central Line) was removed. I must add is wonderful to not have anymore. He
is able to take a bath normal and this past summer he was able to swim in the pool with
everyone else.
We try to attend as many events from ASK, "program for children with cancer". This past
year we did the 5K Walk/Run in April and plan to yet again this year. Enjoyed a trip to
Kings Dominion, Metro Richmond Zoo, Christmas Party at Kroger Center and The
Children's Museum to honor all the "Kourageous Kids".
This coming year Jaden will be presented as a "Kourageous Kid". I want to make sure this
will be a big part of his life and he will remember how blessed he is to be here. He has that
special connection with other children that most thankfully will never have.
Special thanks again and always to everyone that took a minute to pray for Jaden. I know
he is a living miracle!!!
God Bless!
Jaden's Mother, Rachel Trexler
| Jaden A Mother's Love...Update "January 7, 2010" |
A Mother's Story...A Mother's Love!
