It’s been a year.
A year since I handed Peyton her last dose of chemotherapy medicine and she downed it like a champ.
A year since the clock started ticking….the one that counts off the days to five years.
She’s finally gotten to the age where she’s got more days off-chemo than on-chemo in her lifetime. It was a bitter imbalance there for a while.
For four years and 364 days we say Peyton’s “off-treatment”.
Then with a flurry of fairy dust and magical unicorns, she wakes up on that five year mark and she’s “cured”.
THEN we can SAY she’s cured. Of cancer.
But today when I got those numbers in my hand and saw how good they are, I couldn’t stop myself from dancing in my heart that for another two months she’s cured in my mind.
Year one down, baby girl.
Just four more to go.
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The year mark does something for us mom's even when there isn't a five year date set out there. With my girl there is not a cut off point and it is not if, but when she will get sick again and yet the one year mark set me free from that worry in so many ways. I am praying for you. God bless.
Peyton is a miracle-she is so strong and brave, traits directly inherited from her mother. Leukemia doesnt stand a chance, and those 5 years will be here before you know it.~Love Monique
KISSES ALL OVER ALL OF YOU!
Seriously, it makes me heart jump around and be all giddy!
Wonderful news! Peyton jut keeps looking stronger and stronger!
Love the hair!
I had no idea. Congratulations!
makes me so happy!
That is such wonderful news! I cannot stop from smiling inside and out.
I am just thrilled for you all. Peyton is truly amazing.
Congrats!! 1 year out is GREAT news! Absolutely FABULOUS news!
That is fantastic news. So happy for you, Peyton, & the rest of your family.
Amazing! Yay!
Mazel Tov Peyton!
Yay, Petyton!
WOOOOOOOTY WOOOOOT!
Happy happy joy joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful news for Peyton and all of you. I'm so happy to read about this 1 year anniversary when I stopped by today. Excited to meet you on the Disney Cruise and spend a Day at the Atlantis beach together
xo colleen
So excited and happy for you and PEYTON!!!! XOXO
Happy One Year!!
This is WONDERFUL news. I'd do a little dance too.
She is amazing, you are amazing and what a reason to celebrate.
Life with cancer is the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with. I'm going thru it with my father, my brother-in-law and my mother-in-law, I couldn't even imagine what it would be like with one of my babies fighting this battle.
Kiss that baby girl daily. Celebrate with ice cream, cotton candy and everything sparkly you can find!
Happy Day, Happy Day!! Go get some ice cream. I am so happy for you all.
Kids totally rock, and yours is a champ! CONGRATS – may the next 4 years be just as good.
Way to go Peyton!! What a huge relief for you. That is most excellent news!
Yay!!! That is awesome news… break out the champagne, babe – and make it pink! xox
I'm so glad to hear that the numbers came back good:) Congratulations you guys!
Yay!! What an awesome anniversary.
Much Love.
Yes! I am so happy for Peyton and the rest of Mayhew family! This is truly something to celebrate. Hugs and kisses are in order all day long. I look forward to celebrating more years like this. xoxoxo
THis made my day yesterday, and today too. Love you.
I am so happy for you
Congratulations! I can't imagine what it must feel like.
WOOOO PEYTON!!!! Congratulations!
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