Update…
Last Monday Jade FINALLY made counts!!! Jade was yelling in the clinic saying “woohoo I get to go to the hospital!” Yes I know you all must be thinking what?! Why would a kid want to go to the hospital?! lol Well when we got there she jumped out of the car and started running through the parking garage with me chasing her because obviously the last thing we need is for her to get run over by a car!
The doctors had taken her off of her daily chemo (Gleevac) to try to help her counts come up. She was off it for two weeks and her hair started to come back!!! But it was not blonde…it is a dark brown! I told her she was going to look like Snow White with the dark hair and pale skin! 
Unfortunately, her hair will fall out again, but she is OK with it!
She had a very easy trip, no complications what so ever! The outside play room is now open, which is absolutely wonderful!!! Jade was able to get outside everyday to ride bikes and play basketball. I must say, she is one good bball player! She made about 8 shots into the 12ft. hoop! (Lets just hope she isn’t like me and get voted most likely to foul out of a game!) Jade made a new friend named Jordan she is 8 years old. Jade also got a wonderful surprise visit from her bff Lauren!! She was coming into the hospital for her radiation treatments. (Lauren is doing very well!)
On Friday Jade was lucky enough to build a bear all thanks to Trevor’s Treasures. Trevor is an 8 year old little boy that was diagnosed in 2007 with Hodgkins Lymphoma. He went into remission, then relapsed this past June, he is now back in remission and doing great! He started Trevor’s Treasures to brighten kids days while they are in the hospital. This trip he brought channel 7 news with him to video the event. There is going to be a news special sometime in May. (I will let you know once we figure out the exact date.) Jade and I were both interviewed on what it is like for her to have cancer and how it changes everything.
We went to the clinic today for a follow up visit. Everything seems to be good, her counts are still up! I had a conversation with the doctors in the beginning of last week because we are starting to notice that her short term memory is not all there. She has been having trouble remembering peoples names and is having trouble with her colors. At today’s appointment they referred us to a neuropsychologist for testing to see if it is something permanent or just (what the doctors call) chemo brain. The color issue could be an eye problem, so they are waiting to see what comes from the neuropsych testing. I will let you all know once we set the appointment!
Hi Jadey-Poo!
Glad to hear things are moving along with your treatments. It was great to see you at Doug’s B-day dinner, you looked wonderful.
You look scary in that pic with those clippers in your hands. Who is next on your list to shave?
Hope to see you soon.
Love ~ Carrie <3
Yeah, Jade! Glad to see more cute photos of you. Carrie’s correct, those are monster size clippers! I’m surprised those girly girls let you shave their heads.
I love you, Jade. Grandma
Hi Jade,
You definatly dont remember me, I am an old friend of your mom’s, i used to watch you and Hailey when you were a baby. I just wanted you to know that you have been kept in my prayers/thoughts of the past few months. Sorry I didnt reach out sooner. I am glad to hear that your counts are up. Remember, through God and prayer all things are possible!! With knowing your mommy like I did, I know that she is showing you what it means to be a fighter!!
Linden, thanks for the updates and pics, you are truly blessed with two amazing daughters. May God continue to bless them and your family.
Take Care.
Misa*
Jade-
I hope that you enjoy everything. 
I am so excited about all of your great news! You are such a strong and positive girl. I am so proud of you. There is a special box that should arrive at your house soon.
I miss you. I will share with all of your friends in Rainbow Valley all of your great news. They miss you.
Wishing you a good week ahead.
Much love and BIG HUGS!
Mrs. Chiaverotti
Gigi and I think your attitude is great. Keep up the positive attitude and we are looking forward to seeing you again. Don’t get carried away with the basketball court.
Jade, it was wonderful having you & Hailey spend the weekend with me. What fun! I’ve posted the photos of you & Hailey and the cool Jenga tower to my Facebook page. Missing you two already! BIG HUGS. Love, Grandma
Hi Sweet Girl,
Did you get our package filled with all of the cool school stuff? We miss you so much!!
I hope that you are feeling good. I will try to call you over the weekend.
Miss you and love you,
Mrs. C.
Hey Sara,
Jade did receive the package and let me tell you she went nuts with the school work!!! She wanted to finish it all in one sitting! I think we only have a couple of pages left to do!
Let Rainbow Valley know that she misses them so much! We will have to figure out a time to do skype with the class!
Talk to you soon,
Linden
Hi Jade I am done with my Radiation treatments!!! I really want to see you again! Let me now when you are in the hospital.
Lauren, I love reading about your progress and seeing the photos of you with my granddaughter Jade. She adores you. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to her. BIG Hug! Grandma (Leslie Neiss)
Jade,
I saw you on T.V today and your mom!!!!!! Trevor blake was the other blake in the hospital when I first came in to start ceomo.
Dear Jade,
I hope to see you tomorrow.If not hope you are doing well! I have to visit the Dr tomorrow. Hope that you are doing well see you soon!