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EX- #Neuroblastoma Dad. Attorney. Proud Pro Wrestling nerd. UNLV/Ole Miss Alum. Mormon. Sarcastic jerk. #FatOnline . 2006 TIME Person of the Year. #LiveLikeLucas

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Y'all. I'm speechless. It's 100% true: You don't have to be blood to be family. Thank you so much to @CKarch11 & @BChapmanUM for lining it up, and also to @OleMissFB @CoachMattLuke @CoachMikeMac @RealCoachRod @NastyWideOuts @DerrickDnix @CoachBicknell @freddierch8 #LiveLikeLucas
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Interestingly enough this *won't* be the largest gathering of Tennessee fans ever recorded on a January 6.
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#VolNation has done it again👏👏 Let's make sure it's rockin' on Rocky Top tomorrow night! #GBO 🍊
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@nicoleslaaww When a driver actually tries to start up a conversation in ASL
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Wow. NBC responded quicker to Al Michaels' Harvey Weinstein joke than they did to Harvey Weinstein.
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When the Piggly Wiggly is plum outta mayonnaise
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If you're a Clinton supporter, John Podesta straight up lied to your face and Hillary Clinton didn't have the courage to face you.
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4 years
AND WE OUT. RING THAT MF'N BELL, SON!
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Smashed out of his mind, wearing maroon, and ringing a bell in celebration. Did he just finish radiation treatments OR catch a 6 p.m. kickoff at Davis Wade? #LiveLikeLucas
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5 years
Hey all. The results came back on my son's biopsy. Cancer. More accurately, malignant neuroblastoma. We're still working on a treatment plan and need to run more tests for a more specific diagnosis. We love y'all and appreciate the thoughts/prayers. Goodness knows we need them.
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On this date 2 years ago, Ole Miss football was 3-5 and on their way to a 4-8 season. Today they are 6-1, bowl eligible, and ranked in the Top 10. Amazing how hiring a competent coach and staff can spark such a quick turnaround. Glad to be better off now than we were then.
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4 years
What a picture. Throws a bomb TD, hustles down to help carry his injured teammate to the sideline. That's my QB.
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Lonely at the top.
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Good evening. DK Metcalf leads the NFL in receiving yards and Elijah Moore leads the NCAA in receiving yards per game.
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5 years
Had scans Tue/Wed. We just got the results. Honestly still trying to grasp what we heard. Y'all, the disease is GONE from everywhere but his bones. We still have a long road ahead of us but the doctor said Lucas is responding better than he ever could've hoped. #LiveLikeLucas
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University of Mississippi Campus 2013 ... Robert Nkemdiche Marshall Henderson Sam Kendricks Hugh Freeze NCAA Investigators Sikes Orvis Laquon Treadwell Me Murphy Holloway Laremy Tunsil Madi Osias Bo Wallace David W. Case Will Allen Holt Perdzock King Kobraz Dontre Moncrief
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University of Florida campus 2007... Dan Bilzerian Tim Tebow Ryan Lochte Billy Horschel Cam Newton Joakim Noah Aaron Hernandez Riley Cooper Al Horford Corey Brewer Percy Harvin Billy Donovan Urban Meyer Pouncey Twins Brandon Spikes Matt LaPorta
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A deliriously happy #WorldCancerDay from the toughest dude I know. He's coming home!
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Lucas's biopsy results came back negative for active disease. Thank goodness. The doctor wants to rescan and re-biopsy in 6 months just to make sure. But we're in the clear for now.
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4 years
Elijah Moore terminates a 3rd head coach.
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BREAKING: #SouthCarolina has parted ways with Will Muschamp, per sources.
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Ole Miss and State welcoming LSU to the "sorry you suck after winning the natty" club.
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5 years
GOOD SCANS MEAN BACK TO SCHOOL! Lucas' scans came back very positive. No evidence of active disease in the soft tissue and only one area of concern on his femur. We're still only about halfway done with treatment but seeing this much progress is nothing short of miraculous.
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4 years
Scientist 1: ...And the Parton vaccine? Scientist 2: Sir, it's working. 9-5% Scientist 1: What a way to make a living
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4 years
A donation from @DollyParton reportedly helped fund Moderna's 95%-effective COVID-19 vaccine
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Just found out that Lucas' bone marrow biopsy came back clear! Full remission for the toughest little dude I know. Still a long road ahead of us but we know with our family, or friends, and our faith that ALL things are possible. #MerryChristmas !
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@VegasRebs and I are thrilled to learn that Lucas’ bone marrow is clear!! It’s literally the only Christmas wish I had. So grateful he can just continue to be a little boy who plays in the backyard all day without a care in the world! #livelikelucas #kidsgetcancertoo #remission
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3 years
I can't believe y'all thought Corral wasn't the best QB in the state
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7 years
Why does Steve Ensminger look like Ed Orgeron in one of those "What they'll look like in 20 years" photo enhancements?
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CLEAR SCANS!
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3 years
Yeah, sure you have swagger, but do you have the swagger to wear a shirt with your own name on it like @Lane_Kiffin 's son, Knox ?
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Let me tell y'all about my God, modern medicine, and prayer. Lucas has turned a corner BIG time. All weekend he was on oxygen and liquid nutrition. Yesterday, he was eating solids and smiling, today he's playing in the playroom! The doctors said this quick a recovery is so rare.
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Legal in Tuscaloosa
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3 years
Quick reminder that Will Wade, who coached tonight, was caught on a recorded phone call admitting to offering improper benefits to a player who played and scored 10 points tonight. Ole Miss got put in NCAA jail because someone slept on a couch.
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5 years
This dude just got out of the scans follow-up. The oncologist is thrilled with Lucas' reaction to the treatment. The majority of the tumors have shrunk by at least 50%. After the next 2 rounds, we will do more scans and discuss operability. We're definitely "on the right track".
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6 years
Difference is we won't bitch about it for a calendar year.
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6 years
It turns out that it’s difficult to win an Egg Bowl when you have to play a true freshman QB in place of an injured starter.
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8 months
We might lose to Tennessee but that's okay. Zoom in on the golf ball.
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3 years
They took the tweet down but I won't
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6 years
Ole Miss has a Bye this week. Bye has opened up as a 3.5-point favorite.
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5 years
AJ Brown, DK Metcalf, and Evan Engram all led their teams in receiving yardage today. Not bad.
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5 years
Out. The surgery went very well the doctor said. Now we recover.
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One of our son's nurses came in this morning wearing a State jacket. My wife asked her the meaning of this. "Oh, my dad is the Mississippi State men's basketball coach. And it's #MaroonFriday ." @Ben_Howland 's daughter is my son's nurse. And she's our favorite. So conflicted.
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4 years
Scans clear. For the 2nd time in a row. We're officially in remission! One round of immunotherapy left, then just maintenance after that! Almost bell-ringing time!
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Another huge win today! Scan results back: Still clear. 1 official year in remission!
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We bid farewell to a queen. #RIPBettyWhite
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1 year
Ole Miss Library Ole Miss FB Locker Room
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Auburn Library Auburn FB locker room
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"I am pissed off!" "Clowns!!" "Hypocrisy!!!" Jimbo Fisher pulled zero punches on #NSD22
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7 years
When the answer was in front of you the whole time...
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5 years
SOMEONE'S COMING HOME FOR THANKSGIVING! He and momma still need to stay in L.A. for the next week for observation but he's scheduled to be released November 25th! And doesn't have to be back at UCLA until December 9th! The haters and losers (of which there are many) are FURIOUS!
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3 years
13 straight months of clean scans/labs. This ain't even a rivalry no more.
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3 years
Another set of clean scans and great labs today for wonder boy. He is a merciless cancer slayer. And he is @VegasRebs twin.
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Leaving this dude. I'm going to miss him but between his momma and his doctors, he's in great hands. If y'all wouldn't mind throwing up a quick prayer for him, the medical staff, doctors, and my wife, I would appreciate it.
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SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY UPDATE: IF YOUR COLLEGE BASEBALL PROGRAM IS NOT CURRENTLY RANKED #1 IN THE COUNTRY, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM ANY AND ALL FURTHER INTERACTION WITH THIS ACCOUNT
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I just have to brag on these two real quick. I was DREADING this idea because Reagan and Lucas are both autistic and not super known for great behavior in public... they sat through 7 of the longest innings I've ever experienced like perfect angels. They surprise me every day.
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I do not kid you when I tell you that I cried a little bit. I'm home.
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7 years
Be mad at Bjork. Be mad at Vitter. Be mad at Freeze. Be mad at the NCAA. Be mad at all the other coaches who said no. But don't you dare hold this against Matt Luke.
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NEW SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY UPDATE - Do not interact with this account if your college baseball team meets any of the following criteria: * Did not win its Division * Did not win its Conference * Did not win 45 games * Will not host an NCAA Regional * Will not be a National Seed
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We got the results from Lucas' last set of scans. There is no evidence of active disease in the soft tissue! This is obviously very welcome news. There are still some spots in the bone but the doctor seems confident that the maintenance therapy will resolve them over time...
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Little man is out of surgery and recovering. Thank you all so much for the prayers and well-wishes. They are definitely felt. Very grateful for a loving God, a testimony of His gospel, and proficient medical experts. And y'all. Very very grateful for y'all.
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If your team hasn't beaten Alabama in a decade, please refrain from opining on the lack of ability for Ole Miss to do so tonight.
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5 years
Got a buddy. He's on Day 4 after transplant, so we're seeing the beginning of the crash. It'll be rough for a week. He'll be up and about this time next week. Happy to see him after almost 2 weeks.
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I know it didn't end how anyone wanted, but I need to take some time to brag on @OleMissKermit . Shortly after we found out Lucas was sick, my phone rang from a Mississippi number I didn't recognize. It was Coach Davis. We must have talked for a half hour about family and faith...
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Just to clarify my earlier post, Lucas is technically in remission. This doesn't mean that there aren't still cancerous cells that are just undetectable or that it won't come back but as of today, Lucas is in complete remission. Dunk on 'em #LiveLikeLucas
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Boosters when Ole Miss gets off probation at Midnight tonight
@spiceadams
ANTHONY ADAMS
5 years
Steppin into the weekend like....
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Prayer is real, y'all. Look who got to come home today! His numbers looked great and he was eating and drinking (albeit with some discomfort) so the doctor allowed him to be discharged! Very happy to have him back home.
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Hurricane Sally is expected to make landfall on Tuesday morning. Forecasters say it is likely to hit a stretch of the Gulf Coast from west of New Orleans to Alabama with a potentially lethal storm surge, powerful winds and flash flooding.
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2 years ago. I didn't know what it was to feel the world stop spinning until that phone call. But as bad as that day was, sitting here 2 years later, with a little dude who has whipped cancer's ass from pillar to post, gotta say... it feels amazing.
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Hey all. The results came back on my son's biopsy. Cancer. More accurately, malignant neuroblastoma. We're still working on a treatment plan and need to run more tests for a more specific diagnosis. We love y'all and appreciate the thoughts/prayers. Goodness knows we need them.
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We need to talk Matt into changing his number to 25 because I'm gonna hate driving 2 m.p.h. around campus.
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Last Christmas we were in between stem cell transplants and, frankly, weren't 100% sure it wouldn't be our last Christmas with him. This year, he's happy, healthy, and in remission and that's honestly the best present ever. Merry Christmas, y'all.
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WE. ARE. OUTTIE. Thank y'all so much for the prayer and well-wishes. I promise you we felt every single one and they kept us going when our own strength gave out. He's got a road ahead of him, still, but he's a tough dude and we have faith in him, his doctors, and the Lord.
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This is the tough part of all this. I will never have anything but love and admiration for Coach Luke as a man. After Lucas got sick, he was one of the first from the Ole Miss family to reach out to us. I will always remember that. Thank you, Matt.
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Ole Miss Baseball, 2020 SEC and National Champions.
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There's always that one couple in the Grove.
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"Why doesn't Ole Miss have to be here?" "Ole Miss hasn't recruited a defensive player in 3 years and y'all just got boatraced by the Lane Train" Dead.
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SEC Shorts
4 years
After a Saturday of SEC defensive performances like that, it's time for some after-school tutoring. Presented by: @renasant
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Little man had strep throat which turned into scarlet fever which has turned into pneumonia. He's going to be hanging out in the hospital for the next couple of days to make sure he's good. Everything is fine but if you have some prayers to spare, we'd appreciate them.
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...And out of recovery on Day 2. Hoping that the scans come back with good news and we have a roadmap forward. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers for our little Rebel. #LiveLikeLucas
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I told folks LSU was gonna push our record in Omaha and people laughed it off. If I know 2 things about LSU fans, 1. They'll put literally anything into their mouths without a second of hesitation, AND 2. They'll do anything to beat Ole Miss. This is the perfect coonass storm.
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Your 5pm update! As some have predicted @LSUbaseball takes the early lead in the Shot Challenge but @TCU_Baseball and @GatorsBB fans have been great as well. Settle in folks it's gonna be a lonnng week. #cws2023 #RoccosOmaha
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Well, it's surgery day. And it's a big one. They're going to make about a foot-long incision in his chest and go get as many of the now-benign tumors as possible. Surgeon said expects anywhere from 4-6 hours. I'm sure he'll be just fine, but we could still use y'alls prayers.
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Little man's getting his hair back!
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Not quite #TransformationTuesday but progress is progress. 60 lbs. in 9 months. Another 60 to go.
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@tjoshov @GoldenKnights It's from a movie. Calm down for a second.
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@dudski Please my hands are killing me and the audio sucks
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NEW SOCIAL MEDIA POLCY UPDATE: Do not interact with this account if your college football team doesn't have 10 wins, is not ranked in the current CFP Top 10, or is not going to a NY6 Bowl game. If your college football team meets ANY of the above conditions, you may interact.
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OKAY. X-ray came back negative for blood clots. There was a kink in the line. It's been straightened out and we are back on track. Kid is a warrior. Thanks so much for your love, prayers, and support.
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Only moved up 1 spot in the Coaches Poll, from #9 to #8 . That's the danger of scheduling unranked teams at the end of the year, I guess.
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7 years
Texas A&M just did an entire Texas A&M season from September to December in 4 quarters.
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Bad news: Yesterday, Lucas tested positive for RSV, a nasty virus that could be fatal if they proceeded with chemo due to his compromised immune system. Good news: the doctor team has decided to delay treatment until after the holidays. Dude and mommy will be home for Christmas!
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Your "Star Wars Droid Name" is the first 3 letters of your birth month, followed by the day & year you were born, followed by your SSN.
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So surreal. Thank you for the phone call @RebelCoachDavis . It meant the world to be able to talk to you about our Lucas and for you listening to his story. I know @OleMissMBB is in great hands because you're a great man. I truly appreciate your time and prayers.
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Imagine not having any wins over Alabama to vacate. Yikes.
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Amazing. Tore his ACL, MCL, UCL, and LCL and he's still out here running 4.4s. Congrats @Duece_KD !
@TheRebelWalk
The Rebel Walk
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Holy moly! Ken Webster improves his 40 time to a 4.43 on his second attempt at the #NFLCombine . Way to go, @Duece_KD ! #HottyToddy #NFLRebels @LandSharkNation
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@RexChapman @3YearLetterman The big one looks like my little guy. Bless those little ones. They're the best of us.
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IT'S FIVE-YEAR SURVIVAL DAY! April 23, 2019, Lucas was diagnosed with Stage IV malignant Neuroblastoma. The chances of him seeing today were literally 50/50. We are so blessed to have him with us still, not just surviving but thriving. Glory to be God, modern medicine, and y'all.
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Damn, your team isn't 2-0 with 2 wins over Top 10 teams? Weird.
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After 2 years (1 because of treatment, 1 because of, well, 2020) Lucas finally went back to school today. His special needs require more for schooling than just sitting in front of an iPad and his amazing teachers are ready to help get him back on track. Very excited for him.
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