i have gotten so many emails from folks wanting to get an update on my little cousin that i blogged about a while ago. here's the update that i received from a friend of my jaylyn's mom:

update #2

I'm pleased to be the bearer of great news. Today, Jaylyn visited the doctor's office for a blood work checkup and the doctors are baffled. After just 4 weeks of receiving chemotherapy treatment; the presence of the tumor has diminished dramatically. The preliminary exam shows only trace signs of the tumor. The examining doctor said that she could only feel a miniscule bump at the original site on Jaylyn's body. Your collective prayers are working!! Thank you so much. Debbie called me at work and said, "Get ready to fall out of your seat..." Now I knew that Jaylyn had her check up today, but I didn't make any presumptions about the results either way. After she told me the good news, joy watered my eyes. Through the phone I heard and felt Debbie's faith affirmed. She knew, like I knew, that it is a miracle that only heavens provide. That's a powerful experience to share. As a faithful person and an eternal optimist, I pray for God's will to be done and that we're all stronger after He performs His works. The journey is not over. Jaylyn must wait for official word back from the head oncologist, but this is certainly a step in the right direction. I just had to share this with you all. Please continue to keep Jaylyn in your prayers. Have a triumphant day!

update #3

Friends and Family: I pray that your day is well and that you are treating yourselves right. I wanted to share a brief update on Jaylyn. Thank you all for your collective prayers and positive thoughts.Jaylyn is entering the next phase of her treatment. In preparation for chemotherapy, this morning doctors inserted a port into Jaylyn's chest. A port is a medication delivery device. It facilitates quick and efficient drug flow throughout her system and minimizes the pain and scarring caused by repeated needle pricking. She's recovering nicely at home with Grandma now.Next week Jaylyn will receive her first round of chemo medication. We expect for the dosage to be considerably more potent than when she was a baby because now her body can handle more. Even if this premise is true in this case, eating the right foods will help Jaylyn regenerate faster the healthy cells damaged by the medication. So Debbie's main focus over the past couple of weeks is getting Jaylyn's diet battle ready - less processed foods, more vegetables, no microwavable products, 100% juice, no meat with hormones and antibiotics; essentially shopping at Whole Foods. Of course, this is an expensive route, but the cost of not doing it is tremendously higher.Yes, a challenging road lies ahead, but Jaylyn is still in remarkable spirits. Arch and Debbie (Jaylyn's mom and dad) are holding up reasonably well and Josh is still being a supportive big brother.I ask that you continue to lift Jaylyn, Archie, Debbie and Josh up in prayer.With love, Camisha