Happy dentist day, Maya! Happy birthday, Carl. I think of both you you daily. Sending so much love your way. And I think you should write a book, you write very well and have inspiring stories to tell!

Dearest Maya, thank you for your beautiful and inspiring letter. We’ll be thinking of you and celebrating the joy of the mundane as you visit the dentist tomorrow. Sending our love and prayers to you and your family. We love you. Mary Beth and Rick, Michael and Jonathan

Maya, what a great letter to receive from yourself...I'd love to know more about your 82 year old neighbor too! I miss seeing your smiling face, Trunk Clubs and Justin T cut out....I'm thinking of you regularly although this is my first post. I wish you well at your dentist appt tomorrow and hope that the odds turn your way in this battle....love your puppy too! Keep posting ...do they have their own IG yet? Wishing you well, sweet Maya and so glad you have your family and the best team ever. CG

Maya, You and your mom and dad are in my thoughts. I send love and light to you all. Madelyn Levy

Maya,
I have been struggling to find the words after reading your post. It blew me away. We are with you, staying in the present and willing you to good health each step of the way. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and uplifting sentiments with us. Sending love and strength.. and a sprinkling of magic dust..xoxo

Dearest Maya, Sending love, light, joy , laughter, good health and peace of mind vibes your way.

Evelyn and Jeffrey Daniel

Hello Maya You are in our thoughts 24 hours a day! You are so strong! Remember this!
Love Peter , Pam and Liane

Maya,
Gosh, you have been lighting up the world for a very long time. From your journey's to help the children in South Africa to today. You are an inspiration and a warrior. Your courage is contagious.

Thank you for sharing your story. We are "going downstream" with you, praying for all involved. XO

Dearest Maya your journal entry brought me smiles, tears and goose -bumps. Today is the first time I have heard Rachel Platen's and GRIZ 's songs and I love them! A line in Rachel's Fight Song spoke to me, " All the things I did not say, are wrecking balls in my brain." Personally I just now decided to let the weighty beasts go. And ahh the freedom! One of my mantras is, "I did the best I could in that moment."
Thank you both for this seemingly insignificant yet powerful insight. Know, sweet Maya, that we DO stand by you and you are never alone. You may be one match but your match blinds and attracts us with the fire of a million suns!

Seems that GRIZ's song, When I Find My Way, is a reminder that we do have the strength to carry what seem to be unbearable burdens and we are OK. You have already proven that every day is a chance to be great and that behind each grey sky the sun is always shinning.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for having the courage to share your soul with us. The end of your letter to Maya-At-The Dentist is absolutely precious. I now look forward to my trips to the dentist as a celebration of life and of you!
Deepest regards and gratitude always,
A 70 year-old friend ;-)
Charlette

Maya, From one stage IV gal to another, you and your family are in my prayers always.