Update for Reagan 5/13/08:

Reagan had an appointment at the Oncology clinic in Chapel Hill for her monthly chemo treatment. She receives a chemo pill every night, but we still have to go into clinic for more treatments and blood work. This visit was especially stressful for Reagan because she knew they were doing a spinal tap. She was put to sleep for the spinal but she hates it so much. During the procedure the doctor takes out a little spinal fluid to check and replaces it with a different chemo. In addition to the spinal tap, they gave her another chemo in her port or central line. There was a time that this particular chemo made her head and legs really hurt, but she seems to tolerate it much better now. Her blood counts are looking much better and we are hopeful that they will continue to climb.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

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Kids Fighting Cancer Walk or KFC

Update on Reagan 5/5/08:

Reagan was invited to Alexander Wilson Elementary School last Friday to participate in the Kids Fighting Cancer Walk or KFC. These students are raising money for the next 2 weeks to help cancer patients. Our special friends Mason, Madison and Melanie were there to walk with Gee and Reagan. Mason, a student at Alexander Wilson, decided to walk in Reagan's honor this year- wearing a t-shirt with her picture. It's such an honor to have these kids do something so special for Reagan.

Reagan had a chance to meet some of the kids from K-2 and 3-5, she had such a wonderful time. I hope that Reagan's presents will help motivate these kids to raise lots of money now and in the future to help end all childhood cancers.

Tomorrow I will be picking up the posters for Reagan's Money Jars;

They will be placed in Burlington and Graham - will post the locations as soon as

they are placed and accounted for.

Thank you, Sylvia 'Tip' Allison

Updates soon with more photos.

At Disney:

Pictures Are Here -

more to come ...

AFTER DISNEY:

Reagan's favorite is Belle

Welcome Back Reagan -

She looks tuckered out from her trip

Oh the tales she has stored in her mind

Smiles from families for the love of this child

Feelings of love so divined.

She's spreading the love all around

Being missed, how much she'll never know

Now she is back in our territory -

Oh what a hug - she was missed so!

That cute little face, eyes that smile

To us all she can bring such joy

Showing her all the love to share

No one could ever destroy.

And this is Gee (Vanessa), Reagan's grandmother - It was lovely and warm in Florida no doubt and the evening they arrived at the Greensboro Airport - it was pretty darn cold! Oh my where is your coat? Or was you that excited to get back? Hehehe!

Reagan with her mommy, Wendy - this has really been exciting for such a small child to go through - yet Reagan is the most amazing kid I've seen!

Wed, 9 Apr 2008

Hey Tip,

We did finally get our luggage Monday around lunch time. It's been so crazy here at work,

I've been trying to get caught up the last couple of days. We took Reagan to clinic this

morning for the chemo treatment she receives in her central line. Her blood counts have

double since we left for Disney, so they increased her at home chemo back to full strength.

They had cut her dose in half when her counts were so low. The doctor wants her to come

back in two weeks to recheck her blood work. Hopefully the counts will still be up so they

can leave her on the correct dosage.

We had a great time at Disney. They treated us so good and were very kind to Reagan.

I know she felt like a little princess. She got to meet most of the characters and 3 of the

princesses, she was so excited to meet Princess Belle- she's Reagan's favorite. We met

Mickey and Minnie at Give Kids the World a couple of times. It was so sweet watching her

wait (with much anticipation) to meet Mickey Mouse. She was so excited. Give Kids the World

was fantastic- the village is unbelievable and the staff/volunteers are the most wonderful people.

It was truly a much needed vacation and we are so thankful to Make-A-Wish for sending us.

Wendy

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 9:29 pm

Hi Tip,

I wanted to let you all know we had a wonderful trip. Give Kids The World is awesome. They treat everybody like royalty. We took Reagan to the Magic Kingdom on Monday. Tuesday we took her to Sea World and Thursday we took her to Kennedy Space Center. She loved Magic Kingdom the best. (of course) On Wednesday we hung around the village, ate, played games, rode horses, ate, played some more, had ice cream, ate some more and had some down time. Friday being our last day we stayed at the village, went swimming, rode horses again, played, ate, etc. and Friday night went to the Princesses and Pirates party. Shamu and his princess girlfriend was there. Reagan danced with them and we had pictures. Reagan and the other kids had to get their makeup and be crowned. They all were beautiful.

Every morning we would get up and get ready for breakfast. When we got back home the village angels would have a special surprise on our kitchen table for Reagan. She got stuffed animals, coloring books, DVDs, duffel bag, pens and paper, hand held game, Candy Land game, you name it she got it. These people are great to these kids.

Reagan met, got autographs, and pictures with, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Shamu, Barney, Baby Bop, B.J., Santa Claus, Mayor Clayton (the GKTW Villa Mayor) and his bride Miss Merry. I'm sure I left someone out and will update you if I remember.

Thank you again for all the prayers, messages and donations. All of them help us so much.

God Bless,
Vanessa Gee

I forgot to tell you. Our luggage is lost so when and if we get them we'll send you some pictures.

We are so upset. All of her prizes and everything is in there.

God Bless,
Vanessa

~ MORE UPDATES ~

UPDATE EMAILS FROM VANESSA:

Give The Kids The World -

For Reagan

Off to Disney World

So full of excitement

There’s joy in her heart

Seeing wonders of amusement

She heard of this place

Watched the movies and such

But now she’ll see Mickey –

Feel that hug and special touch

Waited so long for this day to get here

I see her smiling; glowing with cheer

So much to do in just one week

Oh, the giggles as she tries to speak

She’ll tell us all of stories she’s heard

All of the places she adventured

I can see her now – happy and content

She’s visiting Disney World –

Time well spent.

‘Tip’

March 31, 2008

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Photos - Departing for airport

Reagan's Limo

Wendy, Reagan & Vanessa *Gee

Reagan & Papaw Lawrence

Reagan is ready to go!

Reagan & Mommy resting

At Greensboro Airport - Do we have everything?

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March 29, 2008, Saturday evening: We are supposed to be picked up in the morning at 8:00. We just got home from Wendy and Reagan's house. She called me and said, "Come on over we have homemade soup", "Are you coming?” "Come on Gee!" How in the world can you say no to that????? So we went. She is so amazing. As we were leaving she said, "Gee, I love you and I will see you in the morning, ok” Of course I said, "I love you too and I will see you early in the morning!"

Carla said she would email you some pictures. I know she will. Carla, Debbie & Sam (my sister and her husband) is coming over to see us off. They will probably follow us to the airport.

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March 29, 2008: We will leave Sunday morning (our flight is 9:45) and we will return Saturday. (sometime) I will email you some of the pictures we take at Disney and you can update again if you would like me too. Her counts are really lowwwwwwwwwwwwwww right now, but they told Wendy to just keep check on her temperature (101 - take her to the hospital) and have fun at Disney. So, that's what we are going to do. Also, there are doctor's and nurse's on the staff at "Give the Kids the World" where we'll be staying.

~CLICK ON LOGO AND VISIT WHERE REAGAN IS STAYING~

Saturday, March 29,2008 - As I watched two of my granddaughters this morning giggling and playing with their Pet Shop animals, my mind drifted away in thoughts of Reagan. “Who is Reagan”, you ask? Well she is a bright and chipper little three year old who has melted so many hearts at this young age! We cry, we pray for Reagan and so many other children who have been stricken in their young lives with a traumatic disease. A disease that keeps you on pins and needles all throughout testing, doctor visits, and hospital stays. As our hearts break for Reagan, I am reminded of a verse in the Bible, “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them; for the Lord thy God, he that doeth with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” (Deut. 31:6). Reagan shows us all that courage and strength everyday – she shows us how brave she is with that cute smile. God bless you Reagan, I hope and pray daily that your journey with this disease will be a short one and there will be a cure for you and others alike.

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