So Proud of our Homecoming King!

Announcing Eastridge High's Homecoming 2012 King and Queen!

Angela Mulet and Taylor Becorest

A ton of friends and family went to the game to share in the excitement of Homecoming and to see Taylor on Homecoming Court. What a memorable night!

Homecoming Court: Taylor and Sarah Poe

 Driving around the Stadium

 Taylor was escorted by his proud parents.

 Last year's King crowned Taylor

 The other candidates congratulating Taylor.

Homecoming Week 2012

Everybody's getting in the spirit for Homecoming this week! Each day this week they've dressed up to different themes. Here the Super Hero Squad, with a new member—Darth Vader— is ready for their next big adventure.

The Dynamic Duo

(These are actually their real pajamas)

meowwwwwwwww!

Transportation of choice, the Bat Mobile, of course!

Counting down to Homecoming!

A Super Powered Senior Parking Spot

All the Seniors get to paint their own parking spots at school, so Taylor decided on, "The Man of Steel" theme. Quite apprapo for this cancer survivor, don't you agree? We painted the spot today.

Taylor priming his Senior parking spot.

Aunt Melanie painting / Melissa (Mom) not pictured also assisted.

What Taylor doesn't know (until now) is that this spot is actually an underground entrance to the School. You see, Taylor's new car will have a sliding door under his driver's seat. Upon arrival at school, he will pull into this "Man of Steel" spot and type in a secret code on his dash-board keypad that will open the parking spot's steel door. (Looks like paint, but it's totally for real.) Then he will press a secret button (which everyone will be allowed to know except Spencer) and the sliding door under the seat of his car will open to a secret passageway that was carved out over the last nine months during Taylor's chemo. Yes, select family and friends (you know who you are) tirelessly chiseled away to form a 8'H x 7'W tunnel using only butter knives. (We wanted to remain as quiet and inconspicuous as possible, plus we were on a tight budget.) It's the least we could do. This cave, complete with tungston lighting that turns on and off with a simple clap, leads to Stall #3 in the men's restroom on the first floor of the school. This stall has a permanent "Out of Order" sign on the door, thanks in part to Spencer, but I digress. As of today, Stall #3 also serves as Taylor's VIP entrance into school. The toilet/elevator rises when flushed so Taylor can emerge... and wash his hands before heading to class. Fourteen more passageways are planned along with a single lane lap pool, a weight room and of course a Food Court. We are now accepting applications for chiselers. Only those who prefer butter on their biscuits need apply.

Taylor Meets Tebow!

The Becorest family travelled to NYC this weekend to see the Jets game and meet Tim Tebow!

Details to come!

Dreams Do Come True!

Everyone who knows Taylor, also knows that he is a HUGE Tim Tebow fan as well as a Gator Nation fan! It is not often you see Taylor not sporting a Tebow or Gator T-shirt.

When we went to Brooks Rehab in Jacksonville back in December his wonderfully, super cute therapist Ashley sent his story to DREAMS COME TRUE. Dreams come True is a Jacksonville WISH program for children who face life threatening illness. When chosen they make the child's biggest dream come true.

Well! Taylor was chosen and you guessed it...his Dream was to meet Tim Tebow and attend one of his games! So, we received a call Monday just as I was driving Taylor to East Ridge for his first day of Senior Year!

Dreams Come True is also associated with Tim Tebow's WISH 15 program.  They will be flying all five of us to NEW YORK on Saturday to attend the Jets game and meet privately with Tim afterwards!! The whole family is SUPER excited! The game will be on Sunday night at 8:00pm on NBC. 

So look out NYC here comes the Becorest Family!!!!

First Day of Senior Year!

Taylor is ready to get back to Eastridge High for his Senior year! 

Can't wait to hear how his first day goes! 

We'll keep you posted!

The Test Results we've been waiting for!

Dr. Sutphin, Taylor's Oncologist, just called with the news we have all been praying for! 

Test Results: No Cancer!!

MRI: No Tumor

Bone Scan: Clear

Words cannot express how happy and blessed we feel!

Happy Day!

Taylor at his last day of chemo with his brothers Sammy and Spencer and their friend Greg.

Taylor and his Oncology nurses.

Nothing Beats a Day at the Lake!

THE LAKE (Lake Sellers, Ocala National Forest)

Saturday, July 21st, just a few days before Taylor's very last chemo session, we spent a day at the Lake. Needless to say, Taylor got some much needed Vitamin D and a healthy dose of fun on the water! He was whipping around on that Jet Ski like nobody's business, making waves and having a blast. Then a ride on the boat for some fishing with his brother Spencer at the helm and friends Kevin and Gregg. Nothing beats a day at the Lake!

HE DID IT!

HE DID IT!!! After 36 weeks of chemo and 28 days of radiation Taylor Wesley Becorest has finished his chemo journey. 

Taylor has one more quick clinic chemo next Monday but, no more hospital stays!!! Kristyn his nurse made him a hat! All  the Arnold Palmer 4th floor Oncology nurses have all been amazing! We could never pick a favorite. We treated them to a basket of lotions from Bath & Body Works.  We feel like they truly care for Taylor. We cannot not thank them enough!!

More celebrations to come!

Let the Countdown begin...!

Just a little update...
Taylor had a slight set back last week when his "power port" sprung a leak! He had to have surgery to have it removed and since he only had 3 more chemo treatments left the Doctors and Surgeon decided to put a "pic line" in. The "pic line" is located on his bicep so when treatments are completed no surgery will be needed to remove the device.
Taylor was able to continue with Chemo last Friday.  He is doing well and has only a 5-day treatment and then a 2-day treatment left!! With prayer if all goes accordingly he should have his last treatment on July 20th!!! then a few scans later he will be DONE!!
THEN the REAL physical therapy will continue! He is really motivated to be at his first day of SENIOR Year at East Ridge so we are very happy!
Thank you again for everyone's prayers! GOD is Great!

A Walk Along the Journey

On the last day of school, all the students at St. Andrew Catholic School participated in a Walk-A-Thon for Taylor.  

These fantastic kids raised over $4,000 to help with his, costly, treatments.   We were, completely, blown away by the students support as they walked (in the rain) for Taylor!  We continue to be humbled and overwhelmed by all the support of friends and family!!  

Here's an excerpt from the recent St. Andrew Church bulletin:

It was a Great Gala Weekend!

We arrived fashionably late on Friday night after spending the day at Arnold Palmer getting tests to see if Taylor needed blood because his counts were low. We got the green light to go to the Gala at 4:30 and were on the road shortly after that!

Dressed and ready to go!! Notice: standing without holding on!!!

After the Gala dinner guest were ushered to a tent were the Spinners were performing and the waitstaff was serving sliders and fries!

We made it to the Gala just as dinner was being served. Dick talked about Taylor and his super courageous battle! Taylor was really happy he was able to go!

Fancy Desert. Yum! It was delish.

On our way to Dick Vitale's House for the Cocktail Party by the pool.

Highlight of the weekend! Coach Holtz was an honored guest of Dick Vitale. He gave a awesome speech on Friday night!  Finally we were able to catch him at Mr. Vitale's house on Saturday for a quick picture!

These kids are the reason Dick Vitale is raising  money for Cancer Research! "No child should have to go through what these kids have had to do!"

Taylor with Tampa Bay's new coach, Greg Schaino and Dick Vitale

Taylor and Jay Wright Villanova's Coach

Spencer and Sammy enjoyed the weekend too! Here they are on Dick Vitale's patio. Beautiful Home!!!

Taylor will be an Honored Guest at the 7th Annual Dick Vitale Gala!

Well, looks like its for Real! Got the tickets in the mail, hotel confirmation for five at the Ritz (compliments of the V Foundation) and, two calls from Mr. Vitale himself!!! We hope to be on our way "Baby"!

Taylor Update: Taylor currently has a fever and his throat hurts. We're hoping he sleeps it off by tomorrow or we may have to cancel the festivities. It will be a tough call, but Taylor's health is most important. 

We know you all are keeping him in your prayers.

Happy 17th Birthday Taylor!

If you've got to have chemo on your birthday, it's nice to be in a hospital where everybody knows your name! Arnold Palmer Doctors and Nurses are wonderful. We are Blessed to be in their care!!

I love my boy!

Dr. Sutphin will always be a part of our family!

Dr. Levy is one of Taylor's favorites!

APH 4th Floor Nurses are so special. Thanks ladies!

Taylor's cousins are right down the street from APH and wouldn't have missed his bday for the world!

Taylor was happy to have a surprise shorter chemo!! And cousins and best friends the Thurstons showed up to cut the birthday cake! (luckily the nurse stopped me before I lit the candles) who knew you couldn't light a candle in the hospital? Sprinklers on the 4th floor at APH would not have been welcomed!!! Hope Taylor made a wish anyway! 

Happy 17th Birthday Big Man! 

We love you!

Relay for Life — Thank you Team Taylor!

There would not have been a "Team Taylor" if it wasn't for our good friends and neighbors, the Hebelers. Lauren—Taylor's long time friend and classmate— wanted to do something to support Taylor along his road to recovery, so she and her best friend, Alex, and sister Veronica signed up for  The American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" race. Their team, "TEAM TAYLOR" raised over $1000 for The American Cancer Society. Way to go girls!

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12FL?team_id=1052342&pg=team&fr_id=37642

Lauren Hebeler (right) and her sister Veronica (left) with Taylor at the Relay for Life Walk

We all know that behind every wonderful leader there is an equally wonderful Mom!! Thanks JoMarie:)

The whole Team Taylor Gang! 

All these wonderful friends and more set up camp for a night under the stars and took turns walking for Team Taylor. What a wonderful show of support.

Painted Mustaches were a hit during the Walk! (That's Tyler on the Right—the mustaches were his idea.)

When Tyler pulled out his mustache painting supplies and yelling, "Painted Mustaches for a dollar!" as all the Teams passed by our tent, we all thought it was kind of lame, but surprisingly mustaches quickly became the "must-have" for the night! Tyler's hair brained idea raised almost 100 bucks for Team Taylor! And guess who was the number one customer— Taylor himself. He sported a mustache, beard and eyebrows, saying it was nice to have some hair again!

These guys and gal took a break from walking for a game of late night football. 

The "crazy's" come out after 2:00am!!! This was the "beach and bikini" lap!

A long day for the Grandparents, but they wouldn't have missed it for the world!

Like so many other days along Taylor's Road to Recovery, Ya-Ya and Pop-Pop's love and support never cease to amaze us. Their day started with a 9:00am Auction decorating session at St. Andrew Catholic School that ended up lasting all day! Then we quickly headed home to pack up camp and relay supplies! Before we knew it, it was 12:00am...Ya-Ya and Pop-Pop walked many laps, got mustaches, set up tents and chairs! Mom and Dad have been our rocks, we are so blessed to have them here to help with everything!!!!

It was a fantastic event. Thanks so much to Team Taylor!

Taylor will be checking in Monday morning bright and early for his next round of chemo (a 5-day stint). Please keep him in your prayers. God bless!