The Journey Continues

It began 1 year ago as a chronicle of facebook posts of a young boy with multiple disabilities newly diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.  The story unfolded in its raw, uncensored way, and revealed an emotional journey of  a little boy, from a little town, and his family attempting to cope and have hope in the darkest of times. The little boy was Mando.

Mando surprised everyone. Deep within his pint size body emerged a strength that inspired all who came to know him. Mando captured the hearts of his community.  As his journey continued his community grew. Mando's circle of friends would spread far and wide including folks from around the globe. The community responded with overwhelming support as they cheered their favorite contender on punch after punch. No matter how hard he was hit Mando would not be knocked out. No one was more surprised than the very woman who gave birth to this small but Mighty Miracle. Normando Miracle Mason became his mother's greatest teacher.

In one year's time, Mando would continue to grow and teach and inspire. His mother would attempt to journal the events for all who wished to follow along and journey with them. In one year's time, the words have grown enough that they became deserving of a special place...a blog.

I am Denise. I am Mando's mother. I have long known he is not just MY child. Mando is a child of his community, a community that is ever expanding, far reaching and ultra loving. This blog is for you. This blog is for me. This blog is about Mando. He faces many new challenges. I am assured he will do so with the same strength, courage, and valor he has always.

I do believe that some of the strength he is bestowed has come from the vibrational force of those that care for him. Mando is held up by angels, guardian, archangels and most importantly EARTH ANGELS just like yourselves. For that, I am ever so grateful.

Join Mando as his journey continues and the bell rings on Round 2 of  #MandoFightsBack.