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FEATURED Follow Jackso Journ n's ey on F a at "Jac kson M cbook Journ orton's ey" As you may have heard, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. This didn’t seem like a big deal at the time because they said my chances were about 17/20 (or 85%) of surviving. I still remain positive, but now I know how much energy chemotherapy takes out of you and it’s just really exhausting. I’m not attending school right now because it’s winter and everyone is sick. This might sound nice, but I can assure you, it is not. I don’t know if you know, but if you stay at home all day sleeping, it can make you feel like a real loser. I am not worried at all about my chances, and I have that super cool mom I men- tioned earlier, who helps me stay positive and is always by my side. My sister also shaved her head, which she said was for me but I’m pretty sure it was just so her hair could grow back softer. She dyes her hair a lot, so it is usually like straw. Right now I’m sick, which is lame, but I’m taking medicine which should help. I hope you enjoyed reading this, and just know; I want you to watch Black Mirror on Netflix. It’s my favorite show \(*O*)/. Jackson, 13 You can support Jackson and his family by... Mailing a check made out to "Jackson Morton Cancer Fund" to 105 Rt. B Hallsville, MO 65255 or Donating online at https://www.gofundme.com/jackson-morton March 2017 35