The Mad Stratter

Christ Follower | Dad of 6 | Options Trader | Lover of Late-Night Charts | Coffee Enthusiast

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@Tr3ndyJon Amazing Jon!

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New Update – 05.24.26

Wyatt just finished his second round of chemo. From our understanding, he has two more 21-day rounds remaining before he can officially ring the bell — marking the end of treatment and the beginning of remission.

He is back home now and entering his “rest” period, where his white blood cell count drops significantly. He takes a newer type of shot that stimulates his bone marrow to release stem cells into his bloodstream, helping his body rebuild and boost his white blood cell count.

Right now, he is resting and will begin tapering off his steroids over the next several days. He also has another lumbar puncture (LP) scheduled for Tuesday after Memorial Day. They continue monitoring and testing his spinal fluid while also injecting chemo medication into it to keep everything clear. This is all part of the treatment roadmap that gives him the highest probability of beating this lymphoma.

Thank you all so much for the continued support, prayers, messages, and encouragement for Wyatt and our family. We truly appreciate every bit of it more than we can express.

We love you all. God bless you all. @CL6Risner

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On May 4th, Wyatt had another lumbar puncture and received a stronger dose of chemotherapy. He also received a special white blood cell shot that causes the bone marrow to release stem cells, which will then be converted into new white blood cells to help his body recover after treatment.

The doctors explained that this week his blood counts are expected to drop significantly and his immune system will essentially be wiped out for a time while the chemo does its job. The hope is that this shot will help his body rebuild and keep his counts from dropping too severely.

The doctors also told us that Wyatt will most likely lose his hair this week.

Even through all of this, Wyatt continues to amaze us. Some days are definitely harder than others, and there are moments where he feels tired, emotional, or worn down, but overall he has remained joyful and has handled everything like an absolute champ. We are so incredibly proud of him.

This shot can sometimes cause bone pain, although some people hardly notice it at all. Right now, the two biggest prayer requests are for pain prevention and protection from infection while his immune system is so weak.

Wyatt is also starting a “week of rest” from treatment, although he still has a few medications he needs to continue taking during this time.

One of the sweetest things has been seeing how much being around his siblings lifts his spirits. As long as he is hanging out with his brothers, Owen and Jonah, and especially playing Geometry Dash with them, he seems to be doing pretty well.

We also want to take a moment to mention an incredible organization that has been such a blessing to our family through this journey — the Anna Schindler Foundation. They helped support our family during our daughter’s cancer journey, and now they have stepped in again to help us with Wyatt. Their story is powerful, their hearts are genuine, and they are making a real impact for families walking through these incredibly difficult storms. If you would like to learn more about them or support what they do for families like ours, you can visit their website at https://t.co/5h8z3yMg3h

Thank you all again for the prayers, encouragement, messages, and support. We truly feel carried by all of you right now. Please continue praying for Wyatt’s strength, comfort, healing, protection, and complete recovery.

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For those who’ve asked how to follow updates or support Wyatt, we’ve included the link below.

Wyatt began his cancer treatment on April 22 with a lumbar puncture, a full lineup of medications, and a hospital stay. He handled it incredibly well and was discharged the very next day.

Right now, he’s taking nine different medications on weekdays and eleven on the weekends. One of the primary medications—prednisolone, often referred to as the “cancer killer”—is taken twice daily. While it’s a critical part of his treatment, it can also cause emotional swings and increase his appetite.

Wyatt’s cancer is considered aggressive, but the encouraging news is that it tends to respond very well to chemotherapy. This week, he’ll have daily hospital visits for treatment, along with a CT scan to monitor progress and another lumbar puncture that will require a hospital stay.

Having our whole family here with him has made a real difference. Being surrounded by love and a sense of normalcy is something we believe matters in a big way. When one of us is in a battle, we all step in together—we circle the wagons.

Thank you for the continued prayers, support, and encouragement. Please keep Wyatt in your prayers this week as treatment continues.

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Today Wyatt starts his cancer treatment. Its been a long 3+ weeks. He will get his first chemo, a lumbar puncture and an overnight stay in the hospital. Please Pray for strength and courage for my son and that his cancer gets a direct hit from the chemo. 💥 ❤️

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@samadams1775 Amen brother! Thank you for prayers for Wyatt!

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Update on Wyatt

We wanted to share a quick update on Wyatt.

Right now, things have been calm, and we’re incredibly grateful for that. Wyatt has been enjoying his time at the Ronald McDonald House and is even starting to get used to his twice-daily blood thinner shots—something we never thought we’d say, but he’s handling it like a champ.

We’re currently in a waiting period as we prepare for his upcoming surgery on Thursday the 16th. The plan is for the surgeons to remove the lymph nodes affected by cancer, and that will help determine the exact treatment path moving forward.

We are praying specifically for wisdom and steady hands for the surgical team, and for Wyatt to have favor in every part of this process. Our hope is that this leads to the best and least intensive treatment option possible for his little body.

This journey has been unexpected in every way. It’s a reminder how quickly life can change, and how important it is to hold your people close.

If you feel led, we would truly appreciate continued prayers—for Wyatt, for the surgery, and for what comes next. And if you’re able, sharing his story means more than you know.

Thank you for walking alongside us. We feel it. ❤️

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Update on Wyatt

We met with the oncology team today and received more clarity on Wyatt’s lymphoma. The type he has is somewhat unique, and while there are still some unknowns, we now have a clearer path forward.

There are two possible treatment routes. Both involve chemotherapy, but they differ in length and intensity. Which path we take will depend on the outcome of an upcoming surgery to remove the affected lymph nodes.

The plan is for a pediatric surgeon to go in and remove the masses. The exact approach will depend on their location and how complex the removal is. There are always risks with a procedure like this, but we feel confident in the team and that those risks are relatively low.

If the surgeon is able to remove all of the masses, Wyatt will likely be able to follow the less intensive treatment plan. If not, we will move forward with the more aggressive option. Both treatment paths have very high success rates, which we are incredibly thankful for.

In the meantime, Wyatt is currently on blood thinners, given as shots in his stomach twice a day, due to a small clot that formed above his PICC line in his upper arm.

Surgery is scheduled for Thursday, April 16th.

We are taking this one step at a time and trusting God through each part of the process.

Please continue to keep Wyatt and our family in your prayers. If you feel led, we would also be incredibly grateful if you would share Wyatt’s GoFundMe with your friends, family, and networks. Your support has meant more to us than we can put into words.

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Thank you all for standing with us—we truly feel it.

❤️

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If you’re able to donate or even just share this, it truly helps more than you know.

Thank you for standing with our family. ❤️

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Our son Wyatt was just diagnosed with lymphoma.

No parent is ever ready to hear those words.

He’s strong. We’re staying grounded in faith. And we’re stepping into this fight together.

If you feel led to support or share, it means everything:

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We’ll be spending significant time in Spokane for treatment.

It could be as short as 9 weeks or stretch into months.

We’re trusting God through all of it and taking this one step at a time.

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Yesterday our world was rocked. Wyatt was diagnosed with a Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. This is a very difficult thing to process for our family, going through this twice (2 different kids) within 5 years. Almost to the day. Besides all the emotions going on we know one thing is certain….God was with us before and He is with us this time as well. In all things we will praise Him.

Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV): "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

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@GreenleafOTTS Thank you! ❤️

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A ten year old boy should not have to have a colonoscopy and biopsy. 😭🥺☹️ #PrayForWyatt

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@StandUpForFact Only loons like you are leaving. You don’t want anybody to respect your opinion? GOOD!! Nobody does! I’m glad you’re leaving. Good riddance.

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@PattiFitzpatri2 As retarded as they come.