Jaxsons Legacy-Medulloblastoma

Life has been a world wind for our little family this past year, We packed up our home in Arizona, and landed in Colorado after following Dad's urge to answer the call to serve in the Army. Without family near by, we have slowly started to embrace our new life here! We added a new puppy to our family, experienced our 1st real fall, and began to settle down in our new home away from home. 

 

If you've ever had the pleasure of meeting Jaxson you'd know that this boy is incredible! He has always been a mama's boy, daddy's little shooting buddy and his sister's best friend. Jaxson thrived this summer by starting his first season of baseball, putting together any lego kits he could get his hands on and spent his downtime enjoying fortnite He has flourished in the 3rd grade and earned student of the month and honor roll all while battling undiagnosed brain cancer.

 

Jaxson came down with what we believed was the flu in October 2021, He spent two weeks out of school due to being extremely fatigued and developing a "wondering eye." After a trip to urgent care and a trip to his on post pediatrician, we were sent home with a referral to the eye doctor and orders to rest and drink fluids. 

 

Our life's were turned upside down on November 17th, 2021 when our local ophthalmologist urged us to take Jaxson to the children's hospital in Colorado Springs. One MRI later, our once energetic 8 year old son was confirmed to have a "clementine" sized tumor located on the base of his brain. One hour later we were on an ambulance ride to Anschutz Medical Campus, in Aurora to have his tumor removed at 10:00am the next morning. 

 

Jaxson, our incredibly tough little man said no problem, no fear or tears, he's here to win. 

 

12 hours later, he was done and headed to post op, Our little bubba had no problem communicating how crappy he felt and took it out on his nurses who regardless all agreed he was the sweetest kid they've ever meant. 

 

So here we are, one week after this life changing news, doing everything we can to support him on his journey to recovery. We currently do not know the exact type of cancer nor how long his required treatment will be. He will require chemotherapy 2-3 times a week to insure there is no tumor left. He will also require spinal taps and ongoing MRIs in the coming months. We are in the beginning stages of a very long journey..

 

Jaxson has made good progress for a kid who just had brain surgery, He is dealing with muscle weakness which is expected, getting his nutrition from an NG tube, and is currently nonverbal(Posterior Fossa Syndrome) Although he is great at communicating via his YES/NO chart and has made us laugh with some of his answers!

 

 We've seen highs and lows but can all agree he is slowly improving day by day and I cannot wait for him to wake up and say "Hi mama." 

 

Any donations received will be used to help us navigate this unexpected journey and will be used to help cover medical bills, travel and lodging to his ongoing treatments, and required medications. 

 

Other ways to help: Keeping Jaxson and our family in your prayers, words of encouragement, and by sharing this this link via social media. 

 

With Love, 

The Wischermans