Leighton’s Story

Site created on February 20, 2023

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Hello, Please check in on this page for our most recent updates on Leighton. We will try to keep everyone as updated as time allows. Please keep Leighton and her family in your prayers as we navigate through this. We will attach Venmo’s for donations for now, and we will have an account set up through a bank tomorrow for donations going forward. 

Newest Update

Journal entry by Taylor mix

Leighton had her big one year post OP appointment today! She had a repeat MRI with and without contrast. The area of concern where they believed it to be scaring tissue, looks to be a blood vessel. However, they are not certain of it. She will have another repeat scan in six months to continue monitoring. Overall Leighton is looking great, and continuing to meet all the milestones for her age!

We tried to take Leighton to Monster Jam in Minneapolis again this year, but ended up deciding not to go due to her not being ready. Leighton believed that if she was to go to Monster Jam she would have another brain tumor. As expected, Dr. Halvorson was the only person who could get Leighton to believe that Monster Jam was NOT what caused her to have a brain tumor. He told her, “the sky is the limit for you now kiddo!” Gifting her, her very own monster truck. While leaving her appointments Leighton asked, “when can we go to Monster Jam again mom?” 🥰

We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the continued thoughts, prayers, and support on our journey with Leighton! We appreciate each and everyone of you more than words can explain! ❤️🙏🏼

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