We hope everyone is enjoying this Holiday Season. Kendall is getting stronger by the day and her appetite has returned to enjoy some holiday treats. We continue to meet with her medical team to plan out her next course of therapy. We have decided to give her a break through December. This will allow her body to recover and enjoy some time with friends and family. Special thanks to Dr Kartesz, Shannon Kartesz and Adair McCabe for sponsoring and decorating the Team Kendall tree at The Hotel Roanoke benefiting United Way of Roanoke Valley. Thanks to everyone who has signed an ornament and voted to win the best designed tree. It will be on display until New Years Day. Also, thanks again Coach Hicks and Cave Spring Basketball for your continued support. Our family and Kendall are so blessed to have everyone supporting her to win this fight.

God Bless all of Team Kendall! Much love, The Bayne’s.

Kendall was admitted back to the hospital early Thursday for a fever, dehydration and some respiratory issues. She has since been moved out of ICU and is currently on the Pediatric floor. She also is neutropenic which has complicated her fighting through this illness. They are treating her with antibiotics, pain meds and plenty of fluids to help her get home. Hopefully we can get her fever under control and wean her from the pain meds so she will be able to come home and enjoy Thanksgiving. Our medical team is keeping her comfortable and giving her the best of care.  We hope all of Team Kendall has a great Thanksgiving. We are so blessed by all of the love and support for our Kenny!

God Bless, The Bayne’s

Kendall was nominated again this year to be one of three to represent her class for homecoming. Fortunately, she was able to go to the game and dance after her blood counts stabilized on Thursday. Thank you all at Cave Spring High for your continued support and love. We really appreciate it. She is feeling good after a couple of weeks of being sick. She will be  spending some time with her friends before her next treatments on October 29th. Kendall, you continue to fight this disease with grit, determination and the grace of an angel. We love you and we all know you can do this. Stay strong, keep believing!

Love, Mom, Dad, Connor and all of Team Kendall.

Best Friends Tayllar & Taylor

Kendall had her portacath removed and replaced by Dr. Dinsmore Monday morning at Carilion Hospital. Unfortunately, the first one that she received was not easily accessible and was causing a few problems. She was a little uncomfortable yesterday and we hope this one will do its job. She also began her 5 days of chemo on top of this procedure receiving an 8 hour infusion last night. Like last time, she is tired and nauseous from the chemo and sleeping a lot from the anti-nausea medicines. Hopefully we can keep her hydrated and comfortable during these challenging few days. It’s very frustrating to watch her endure these hardships. Kendall’s determination and grit are amazing. She’s one tough girl! All of her nurses are so accommodating and taking great care of her. Thanks again for everyone on Team Kendall  supporting and sending her well wishes. It helps us all stay focused and motivated for Kendall to be cancer free.

Also wanted to say thanks to the Brookville High Cheerleaders for donating and supporting Kendall last week during your cheer competition. We are so blessed to have everyone helping our Kendall beat this disease.

God Bless, The Baynes

Kendall received an amazing gift from the Virginia Tech Hokies football team today. All of the coaches and every football player on the team each wrote on VT stationary personal messages to her to keep fighting and to never give up. It’s so awesome to see these messages from Coach Beamer and Cave Spring’s own Michael Cole and the rest of the team and coaches. It is amazing to read and know that these young men are cheering Kendall on as she continues her quest to be cancer free. A special thanks to Kendall’s math teacher Ms. Haun for making this happen, we really appreciate the support.

Go Hokies! Go Team Kendall!

A winning combination!

Thanks to all of the student body and administration at Cave Spring High for having another awesome event for Kendall. We were so glad that Kendall’s labs were in the normal range  and she was allowed to be there to enjoy a great time and visit with her friends. We are truly blessed by all of the support from everyone in this community. You all have helped Kendall stay focused on getting better and beating cancer. Thanks for all of the volunteers that were there cutting hair, painting faces, painting nails, braiding hair and for the baked goods. It was really cool to see some of the students and teachers shave their heads to show support for Kendall. Seeing her laugh and smile is priceless and we want you all to know we appreciate it.  Connor thanks for being so strong and supporting your sister and allowing her to buzz your hair. You have helped us so much during these trying times. Kendall is scheduled to begin her second cycle on October 1st.  Take care and God Bless Team Kendall!

Best Friends Kendall & Connor