Fight Like Emerson

Home
Fight Like Emerson

Emerson is a 7 year old, Leukemia warrior. Diagnosed on 4/22/25, Emerson continues to battle.

21/08/2026

Today was an absolutely awful day for Emerson. 💔

What was supposed to be a normal clinic visit to check his counts and talk about his maintenance chemo turned into a day of stomach pain, vomiting, fear, and worrying that we were headed right back into the hospital.

His stomach started hurting around his belly button, and it would come and go. One minute he seemed okay and the next he was hurting, angry, and scared. Then the vomiting started, and he ended up throwing up around six times.

After everything he’s been through, of course my mind immediately went to the place I never want to go again. We do NOT want another episode like the typhlitis and hospitalization we’ve already lived through.

We went back into clinic, they tried medicine for gas, and eventually did an X-ray. Thankfully, it showed that he’s constipated. His belly was soft, everything else was reassuring, and we got to come home! 🙌

I’m also wondering if his oral methotrexate is contributing to how rough his stomach has been. Last Thursday he took 4 pills and today he took 6, so that’s definitely something I’ll be talking to his team about.

The hardest part was watching him be scared. He remembers being sick. He remembers being hospitalized. He knows what it means when his belly hurts and suddenly everyone is examining him and ordering tests. I hate that those are things he even has to think about.

BUT — he is good! ❤️ He’s home, he’s okay, and that’s what matters most. He’ll be staying home from school tomorrow to rest and recover after the day he’s had. His little body deserves a day to just relax.

And since today was such a crappy day, maybe we can fill the next few days with a little happy mail for Emerson! 🥹💛 If anyone wants to send him something to make him smile while he’s recovering, I’m dropping his Amazon wishlist below. There is absolutely NO pressure to buy anything cards, little notes, or simply sending him some love are just as appreciated. ❤️

🎁 Emerson’s Happy Mail Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RA2PBMQOB41I?ref_=wl_share

Today sucked. Tomorrow we rest. And then we keep going. 💛

18/08/2026

Thank you FGP Fairy Godmother Project for the beautiful inclusive dolls! Emerson loves them, and feels so seen! 💕👊🏼

17/08/2026

Week ONE of school is officially in the books for both of our boys. 💛📚

And I am so incredibly proud of them.

Emerson has loved every minute of being back at school. We’ve had very minimal complaints—just a little body soreness from all the extra walking, playing, and movement that his body simply hasn’t had to do in a long time. After everything he has been through and more than a year away from school, watching him get up each morning excited to go back feels like such a gift. 🥹

Joshua has had no complaints either! We’re making sure we stay on top of that backpack every single day because middle school moms know things can disappear into that thing and never be seen again. 😂 We’re still waiting for the homework to really start rolling in, and we need to get his instrument rented soon because he’ll be playing the trombone in band! 🎺 He is SO excited, but also a little nervous to see what this year brings.

For Emerson, cancer life continues right alongside normal life. 💛 He has clinic this coming Thursday for labs to see if he is ready to go back to 100% dosing on his chemotherapy. We still haven’t been able to get back to full dosing since his last hospital stay, so we’re hoping his numbers are where they need to be.

And me? As their mom, I’ve been on edge.

Just… waiting.

Waiting for the phone call from school. Waiting for a fever. Waiting for labs. Waiting for something to happen because, after everything we’ve been through, sometimes it feels impossible to fully relax and believe things can just be okay.

I wouldn’t wish that feeling on anyone.

I just want what every good parent wants—to watch my babies grow up happy and healthy. I want school days, band instruments, messy backpacks, homework complaints, playing outside, and all of the beautifully ordinary things we once took for granted.

Somehow, as parents, we keep doing it all. We work. We worry. We make appointments. We keep schedules. We take care of everyone. We keep going even when we’re running on empty.

But I’m reminding myself of something this week, too:

Sometimes it’s okay to just rest. ❤️

The laundry can wait. The dishes can wait. The endless list can wait.

For tonight, I’m just grateful.

Week one: DONE.
Two happy boys.
One very proud, very tired mama. 💛🎗️

11/08/2026

Emerson’s Teacher shared this with me today, I thought all of his nurses would love to see the impact they have had on him. He aspires to be you! 💕😭😍

11/08/2026

🎒💛 A BIG milestone for Emerson today! 💛🎒

This morning, Emerson got on the school bus and headed back to school for the first time in over a year. 😭

For most families, the first day of school is exciting and emotional. For our family, this moment means so much more.

Last year, Emerson should have been spending his days in a 1st grade classroom. Instead, so much of his year was spent fighting cancer going through chemotherapy, hospital stays, procedures, infections, appointments, and more than any little boy should ever have to endure.

Because he missed so much school during treatment, Emerson will be repeating 1st grade this year. And we could not be more proud of him.

There is absolutely no shame in repeating a grade when you spent that year fighting for your life. 💛

Today isn’t about being “behind.”

Today is about the fact that Emerson made it back.

Back to a classroom.
Back to riding the school bus.
Back to learning and making friends.
Back to getting to be a kid. ❤️

Cancer has taken so much from him over the last year, but it has never taken his strength, his bravery, or that incredible little personality we all love so much.

We know there will still be treatments, appointments, hard days, and plenty to navigate while he continues his cancer journey. But today, we are celebrating this huge piece of normalcy.

We are so incredibly proud of you, Emerson.

Go have the BEST year, buddy. Learn, laugh, make friends, be silly, and show 1st grade exactly what Emerson Strong looks like. 💪🎗️💛

Today, our cancer warrior went back to school. 🚌🎒

And that is something worth celebrating. 💛

09/08/2026

Thank you Connor's Heroes Foundation for another wonderful event! The boys had a wonderful time despite the heat. We love you all so much! Emerson had a blast dunking his nurse! He loves her so much he said I hope she’s not mad, and I told him I’m sure the water was a welcomed relief from the heat!

05/08/2026

💛 Help Us Share Hope With Another Family 💛

One of the greatest blessings we’ve received during Emerson’s cancer journey was the incredible playset gifted to our family by the Roc Solid Foundation. It has given Emerson and Joshua a place to laugh, play, and just be kids—even on the hardest days.

Today, Roc Solid reached out because they have upcoming builds in the Richmond area and are looking for families battling pediatric cancer who could benefit from a play structure.

If you know a family with a child fighting cancer, please send them the application link:
https://apps.rocsolidfoundation.org/inquiry

A playset may seem like a simple thing, but when your child spends so much of their life in hospitals, clinics, and recovering from treatment, having a safe place to make happy memories at home is truly priceless.

We’ll never be able to thank Roc Solid enough for what they’ve done for our family. If we can help another child experience that same joy, we’d love to.

Please share this post so we can reach families who may not know this amazing opportunity exists. 💛

02/08/2026

Thank you Connor's Heroes Foundation and Sheila Renee Toombs for saving the day with the snacks purchased for Emerson! He is so excited and thankful! 🥹 💕

01/08/2026

Spider Man Movie with my Big Brother! One last fun thing before school starts again !

Address

23173, 23218–23242, 23249–23250, 23255, 23260–23261, 23269, 23273–23274,

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Fight Like Emerson posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Fight Like Emerson:

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic?

Country:

City: