I believe the 29th was the last scare day. You really did get me good. I'll forever remember your handsome face my little friend. Hugs ♡ kelley

my last day with mikey - jan 29 2014 So the events that took place one year ago, me and mikey woke up, he had a nose bleed, that indicated his blood counts was low, I called his home health nurse to do a blood draw, she showed up but I decided I was just gonna take mikey to primary children's, she helped get him to the car cause he was weak and dizzy, we drove to salt lake, I didn't think he was going to make it, i held his hand all the way there, we finally arrived and he go...t into the wheel chair, we went up to 4th floor clinic, the admitting nurse couldn't get a blood pressure so she just put us in a room, I went to help mikey with his hoody but he was unresponsive, called nurse and doctors in, they called cold-blue, they began working on him, after 20 minutes they got his heart beating again but this would only be for a few minutes until it would stop again, so they had to call TOD (time of death) another nurse prepped him for viewing and visitation, I spent time with him as other nurses and doctors came to say goodbye, then finally it was time for them to begin final prep before body transport so I had to leave, I spent the night at the Ronald McDonald house in salt lake city cause I wasn't in good mind to try to drive back home, but once I did the next day it was more than I could handle, we decided no autopsy cause we were pretty sure what the cause was, the doctor feels that it was due to a leukemia blood hemorrhage in the brain and his little heart just couldn't fight any longer, this was probably the cause of the pain he was having days before even though scans showed nothing

Well family and friends, it is with a sad heart,  and tear filled eyes that I sit and read all these beautiful words about a truly beautiful, special, courageou...s and genuine little boy. I don't write poetry very often, but this is someone who touched my heart from the get go. This ones for Mikey...

The Bucket List

We all live life on schedules and... plans, always doing the things that life so demands. From paying the bills and going to work, to often it seems that things go bizirk.

But then there's the few who take life in chance, not by the things that  someone else plans. Like Riding in boats and in  trains, and on the back of some tame mustangs, these are a some  things and  you get the jist, some things you might find on a persons bucket list. Like riding a Harley or a cool ATV, might seem silly to you but not for Mikey. These were the things that he had never done, but wanted to do them cuz they sounded like fun. So he got some paper and wrote some things down and shared them with us and with his hometown. We did the best we could and made some requests then a couple hundred people were happily blessed by a boy with brown hair and brown eyes and a smile that could brighten the darkest of skies. He touched many lives with that big heart of his and he will be missed I promise you this. But now I hope that we didn't miss, not one little thing on Mikey's bucket list.

Written with love and admiration for Mikey Thorpe, that happy go lucky oh so funny boy who touched our hearts forever. STEVEN A. Counts 1/29/2014 

mikeys bucket list included the following 

airplane flight - 8/15/13
boat ride - 8/17/13
fire truck and ambulance ride - 8/20/13
police station tour 8/23/13
motorcycle ride 8/24/13
river rafting 9/5/13
helicopter ride 9/6/13
demo derby 9/7/13
archery hunting 9/10/13
community bday bash 9/12/13
sgt mikey military training 9/14/13
officer mikey with police dpt 9/17/13
car races 9/20/13
ride for life poker run 9/21/13
monster trucks 9/21/13
the lego movie 10/1/13
razor riding 10/5/13
construction truck 10/7/13
train ride 10/12/13
construction 10/17/13
construction 10/18/13
antelope hunting 10/22/13
truck driving 10/23/13
antelope hunting 10/24/13
cowboy rodeo 11/2/13
high school dance 1/25/14
                          

this is mikeys song

I throw my hands up in the air sometimes
Saying ayo

Gotta let go

I wanna celebrate and live my life
Saying ayo
Baby lets go

I came to dance, dance, dance, dance
I hit the floor 'cause that's my plans, plans, plans, plans
I'm wearing all my favorite brands, brands, brands, brands
Give me some space for both my hands, hands, hands, hands

Yeah, yeah
'Cause it's goes on and on and on
And it goes on and on and on yeah
I throw my hands up in the air sometimes
Saying ayo
Gotta let go

I wanna celebrate and live my life
Saying ayo
Baby, let's go

'Cause we gon' rock this club
We gon' go all night
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite

'Cause I told you once
Now I told you twice
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite

I came to move, move, move, move
Get out the way of me and my crew, crew, crew, crew
I'm in the club so I'm gonna do, do, do, do
Just whatever I came here to do, do, do, do
Yeah, yeah

'Cause it's goes on and on and on
And It goes on and on and on yeah
I throw my hands up in the air sometimes
Saying ayo
Gotta let go

I wanna celebrate and live my life
Saying ayo
Baby, let's go

'Cause we gon' rock this club
We gon' go all night
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite

'Cause I told you once
Now I told you twice
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite

I'm gonna take it all night
I'm gonna be the last one standing
I drove around like
I'm gonna be the last one landing

'Cause I-I-I believe it
And I-I-I, I just want it all
I just want it all
I'm gonna put my hands in the air
Ha-hands in the air
Put your hands in the air-air-air-air-air-air-air-air

I throw my hands up in the air sometimes
Saying ayo
Gotta let go
I wanna celebrate and live my life
Saying ayo
Baby, let's go

'Cause we gon' rock this club
We gon' go all night
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite

'Cause I told you once
Now I told you twice
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite

the mikey thorpe memorial ride for life
was established on 9/21/13 

mikey thorpe was born on august 23 2003 to michael and tessa. he lived in evanston wyoming where he attended school participated in boy scouts and of course spent most of his days playing as kids do. in may 2009 however mikey was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. he began receiving treatments immediately and his little body responded quickly. this disease went into remission following just one month of chemotherapy. unfortunately in october 2012 his cancer returned. mikey received a bone marrow transplant in april 2013 and 100 days later on july 11 he finally received his medical release in salt lake city utah and returned to his home town in evanston. mikey and his parents celebrated the prospect of a bright and wonderful disease free future. but on august 8 2013 the family received the devastating news that the transplant had been unsuccessful and that mikeys leukemia was terminal. determined to make the most of what remained of his life mikeys mom had him write a list of everything he thought he wanted to do in his life. this list of goals became his bucket list. several people followed mikeys story but when hollie batey tessas childhood babysitter learned that mikeys illness was terminal she immediately contacted tessa to offer whatever help she could. after seeing mikeys bucket list hollie gathered her closest friends told them mikeys story and insisted that together they simply had to do whatever they could to fulfill the wishes of this dying boy. we decided that a poker run would be a great fundraiser and mikey thorpes ride for life was born that very day. we knew early on that we wouldnt concern ourselves with raising funds to pay for medical expenses. this child was dying and we were hell bent on granting as many wishes as we could in what we knew would be a very short time. we began building flyers and posted mikeys story on social media sites. the word spread like wildfire and the response from our community was nothing short of amazing. many local businesses and even more individuals began donating door and raffle prizes cash and food for our event. people began contacting hollie offering to fulfill one or more of mikeys bucket list items. as a result mikey went hunting in the unita mountains rode a train through utahs provo canyon went horseback riding operated a diesel truck and a back hoe spent a day at fllaming gorge reservoir with the national guard became an honorary rock springs police officer and a member of a local motorcycle club. he announced the start of the monster truck rally and shared lunch with all the drivers. he even received his very own 4wheeler and escorted a pretty girl to her high school formal dance. it was humbling and exciting to see how one little boys plight could could bring so many diverse people together to accomplish such an incredible goal. on january 29, 2014 mikey lost his battle with cancer. in his short 10yrs he managed to teach a community the importance of living life to its fullest extent to face challenges head on with bravery and a smile. but most of all he taught us that if were able to look beyond the differences of others and pull together as a team incredibally great things can and do happen. it is in his memory and with these ideals that we continue assisting other terminally ill wyoming children in completing their bucket list.

we are located in rock springs wyoming and our goal is to help one or two children between the ages of 6 and 17 per year. with the support of our community we will hold an annual poker to run to help fund these activities. our neighbors and supporting businesses are essential to reaching our goals and we are incredibly grateful for all of their contributions. 

if you are aware of a terminally ill child or would like to make a donation to this cause please message us on facebook at
ride for life rock springs wy
one of our board members will respond as soon as possible  

1/31/14

on a cloudy day in january 10yr old mikey thorpe drew his final breath. the leukemia that he fought so valiantly since his diagnosis in 2009 has finally taken the ultimate toll and mikey fights no more. mikey passed away at primary childrens medical center wednesday jan 29. the young man with the giant smile won the hearts of everyone who met him during his courageous battle with the deadly disease. from the time he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in may 2009 he has maintained a positive spirit a can do attitude and a beaming smile.  

11/8/13
mikey thorpe enjoyed a special day thanks to a local business. he spent the day driving around in a semi trailer and helping workers push gravel and load it into trucks. thorpe rode alongside workers in a loader and a bulldozer. it makes me and everyone else happy to know that we can make one of his dreams come true business owner mary lewis arnoldi said. thorpe also received special gifts such as a hoodie hard hat and goggles 

10/13/13

mikey thorpe enjoyed a special night at the sweetwater speedway. chris davis other drivers pit crews and staff members of the sweetwater speedway all pitched in to give thorpe a chance to drive around in bob brown. he was able to compete in the thunderstruck division at the speedway.  

10 yr old boy with leukemia enjoys the hunt thanks to help from evanston man local sporting goods store

ROCK SPRINGS — A 10-year-old boy whois dying from cancer was sworn in as a RockSprings Police Department officer on Tuesdaymorning.Mikey Thorpe said he did not know theRSPD was going to make him an officer forthe day until a police motorcycle pulled up togive him a ride to an interview.Mikey’s mom, Tessa Thorpe, said shewanted her son to be surprised, so she decidedto keep it a secret until the final moment.The 10-year-old boy, who at first glance appearsto be healthy with lots of energy, enjoysactivities that other children his age like.“He is a picture of perfect health, but on theinside his leukemia is raging,” his mother said.“He knows that, but he doesn’t let it get himdown.Tuesday’s event was part of Mikey’s bucketlist — a list of thing his mother wants himto experience and enjoy before dying.“He is your typical boy,” she said. “Hewants to do it all, so that is what I am helpinghim do.”The idea to make Thorpe an officer for theday came from Rock Springs Police OfficerAmanda Clawson.Clawson grew up and attended school inRock Springs with Mikey’s mom. After learningthat Mikey was dying from leukemia, sheapproached her supervisors with the idea tomake him a Rock Springs police officer for aday.Clawson said she had to make sure Mikey’smom wanted to do this, mentioning that thepolice department has provided ride-a-longsto the public in the past.“We do ride-a-longs, but this is special becausehe is 10 years old,” she said.Clawson said the event had to be put togetherquickly, as the terminal diagnosis wasgiven to the Thorpe family on Aug. 8.Mikey, who is being homeschooled andnow lives in Evanston, does not act like achild who has three months to one year tolive, by doctors’ accounts.LIFE ON THE BEATWith sheer joy, incredible energy and a hugesmile, Mikey was first sworn in as a police officerfor the day by Rock Springs Mayor CarlDemshar. More than 20 police officers andfirefighters attended the ceremony at RockSprings City Hall.After taking the police officeroath, he accepted a badge fromRSPD Chief Mike Lowell.After receiving congratulationsfrom police officers andfirefighters, he posed for photoswith both groups before meetingClawson’s K-9 police dog.Mikey was then led down tothe basement of the police stationto test his marksmanship atthe shooting range.After outfitting the 10-year-oldboy with eye goggles and earmuffs,he was allowed to enterthe range. Even with the earmuffson, he said the first shotstartled him and hurt his ears.Under the tutelage of RSPDCmdr. Clark Robinson, theyoungster fired a 9 mm handgunwith his small hands being envelopedby Robinson’s biggerhands.While not letting Mikey shootan assault rifle, Robinsonshowed him what the weaponcould do, shooting it in rapid firesuccession.Tessa was allowed to shootthe assault rifle and called it awesome.“I want one,” she said.After the shooting range,Mikey and his mom were ledinto a room, where the RockSprings Police Protective Associationpresented to them with a$250 check. In addition, theRSPD gave Mikey a police Legoset. Tessa had told them howmuch he enjoyed Legos and visitingLEGOLAND in San Diegothrough the Make-A-Wish program.The next activity for Mikeywas a ride on a utility task vehiclewith Clawson driving.Clawson took the boy to theSweetwater County DetentionCenter, which he also toured.Upon returning, she smiled andsaid she did not think it was agood idea to take the vehicle offroad to get it muddy.After being asked numeroustimes what kind of food he wantedfor lunch, he finally choseChinese.The final activity for Mikeywas going on patrol with Clawsonin her police cruiser to get ataste of what goes on in the field.Right after her son had takenthe oath, Tessa said makingMikey a police officer for a day isexciting.“He wants to do it,” she said.She said Clawson helped bycoming to her to ask if she andher son would be interested indoing this.She said when her son takespart in an event, like becomingan officer for a day, he becomesmore interested in the careerfield.For example, she said he spentwith the Wyoming NationalGuard and was convinced hewants to be in the U.S. Army.Mikey said the best part of hisday as an officer was the badgeand being allowed to use theshooting range. His mom saidshe knew he would enjoy all ofthe events.His mom said her son knowsa little bit about the cancer, butnot to the full extent of what itmeans.Tessa said her son previouslydid a similar event with theEvanston Police Department. Aspart of learning what happens aftera person is arrested, he wasfingerprinted and photographedfor a mug shot.THE DIAGNOSISMikey was 6 years old whenhe was first diagnosed withleukemia. While he respondedwell to the chemotherapy forthree years, things took a dramaticturn in August 2012.Tessa said while thechemotherapy was working, theleukemia had become moreresurgent, so doctors recommendeda bone marrow transplant.Mikey received the bone marrowtransplant in April and wasin a Salt Lake City from April toJuly while recovering from theoperationWhile the bone marrow transplantappeared to have worked atfirst, on Aug. 8, Tessa receivedthe news that the leukemia hadreturned. She said doctors toldher there is nothing more theycan do and the cancer is now terminal.While doctors in August saidher son had three months to ayear to live, she is optimisticMikey will live longer than thisprognosis.When asked why Mikey appearedto be happy with no signsof being ill, she said the credit goes to others. “I think it’s his friends and everything else that keeps his spirits up to not let it affect him,” she said while her son rode in the UTV with Clawson.“You name it, he wants to do it,” she said. She said many people have supported them. “I think it’s great the way the Rock Springs and the Evanston communities pulled together,”she said.

posted Sep 16, 2013, 2:56 PMby Wyoming Guard                                   

By Sgt. 1st Class James McGuire

Wyoming Army National Guard Public Affairs Chief

FONTANELLE DAM, Wyo. - Soldiers do their best to survive in deadly situations and live life to the fullest in the meantime. The same goes for honorary “Sgt.” Mikey Thorpe, a 10-year-old from Evanston, Wyo. who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in May of 2009.After three years of chemotherapy, doctors thought he had recovered in August of last year, and elected to stop the cancer treatment. Just a month later his pain became so debilitating he was taken by ambulance to Salt Lake City, Utah for more tests.The cancer was back; along with other complications such as a collapsed lung and a blood clot in his heart. Mikey was back at war with the cancer.Another three months of chemotherapy brought no positive results, so Mikey’s doctors prescribed a bone marrow transplant. After four weeks in the hospital, and several more months in the Salt Lake City area during recovery, Mikey was allowed to go home in July. However, Mikey’s condition was deemed terminal last month, as the leukemia cells have progressed very aggressively in the new bone marrow.Knowing that, Mikey made a “Bucket List.” One item on his list: being a Soldier.He can now check that one off, as the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 1041st Multi-Role Bridge Company helped Mikey live his dream for a few hours Sept. 14.The “float bridge” unit is headquartered in Rock Springs and has detachments in Evanston and Afton. Once the unit got wind of Mikey’s wish, they arranged to have the camouflage-clad kid meet up with them at Fontanelle Dam where the soldiers train during some drill weekends.Building mobile bridges involves boats and trucks and lots of coordinated effort from the almost 40 soldiers in attendance at this past weekend’s drill. Mikey got to experience quite a few of those efforts, including riding in the trucks used for hauling boats and components of the float bridges, firing a M-4 assault rifle,  riding in Humvees, and driving through the waves he was making with his boat on the reservoir. “I’ve got a lot of things on my list,” Mikey said. “Ever since I was one-year-old I wanted to ride in a military truck, it was good.”His mom, Tessa Thorpe, said the family decided to let Mikey enjoy what time he has left.“The first three years of chemo were great,” she said. “He’s just not responding to it now. All the doctors and hospitals and chemo takes away from his quality of life. It was our choice. Let him enjoy his time as a kid and let him do his list. No matter what, he always has that smile.”Mikey received several rounds of applause from the National Guard unit as well as lots of patches, hats and various uniform pieces. Company commander, Capt. Mike Pezeshki, presented him with a much-coveted “Sapper” patch and a coin from the battalion commander, among other things.“It was great having him here,” Pezeshki said. “It was the highlight of drill for a lot of our soldiers.”One of those soldiers, Senior Boat Operator Staff Sgt. Eric Dirkes, who manned the throttle while Mikey steered the boat thought he did pretty well. “He really got the hang of it,” said Dirkes. “He’s better than some of my crewmembers.”Tessa said the outpouring of support from the community has been “amazing.”Mikey has an optimistic Facebook community as well. His page is called: Thoughts & Prayers For Mikey, Im Gonna Kick Cancers Butt

mikey thorpe swearing in ceremony 915am at rock springs city hall 212 d st

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herald reporter

10 yr old mikey thorpe whos battled leukemia for 4yrs crossed another item off his bucket list recently. my son mikey has always been a motorcycle enthusiast so i knew a motorcycle ride had to be part of his list tessa thorpe mikeys mother said. mikey has a bucket list a list of things he wants to do before he passes. one of the items on that list came true on saturday aug 24 thanks to local members of umf a motorcycle club based out of san diego california. nick elmers one of the umf members organized a ride for mikey along with several other umf riders and other local motocyclists. mikey and a friend took a ride out to the country store in randolph utah. we just  all got to gether and took him for a ride elmers said. his road name is lego. mikey was given the road name because of his love of lego toys. he has alot of them and still wants more. i really dont know what else to say thorpe said. i guess hes just a typical boy and likes all those typical boys toys. mikey thorpes bucket list reads as follows hunting camping fishing water fun 4wheeling motorcycles fast cars racing monster trucks and 18wheelers trains airplanes wii u legos hot wheelse xbox360 video games nerf guns horseback riding admiration for people in military uniform and military equipment and anything to do with outerspace and astronauts. mikey would also like to make another trip to legoland and the lego discovery center. another couple of things for mikeys list are helicopters and hot air balloons thorpe said. were hoping to hear back from lego.

evanston family chooses to live life to the fullest as son faces terminal diagnosis
by deborah demander
herald reporter

evanston-love shows up in the unlikeliest of places. in a modest home in evanston a small family gathers together to share their love against all odds. little mikey thopre is all smiles. his infectious smile, outgoing nature and positve attitude bring joy to those around him. his mom smiles tiredly, i keep my spirits up because of him, she says softly. i dont like to go to sleep at night and when i wake up i hope this has all been a terrible nightmare. the nightmare for the thorpe family began in 2009 when mikey was diagnosed with leukemia. he battled the disease with chemotherapy and a great attitude. although the cancer went into remission for a period it came back with a vengeance. in april of this year mikey underwent a bone marrow transplant and the family found hope in his recovery. after spending several month in salt lake city in and out of the hospital while his body recovered from yet another surgery. mikey missed most of the fun of being a kid during the summer. while other children his age swam, rode bikes and played mikey endured surgeries chemotherapy and blood transfusions with his usual great smile and attitude. on aug 1 just weeks before mikeys 10th birthday the thorpe family received the news that would shake the foundation of their already tenuous world. despite the chemotherapy radiation and bone marrow transplant the leukemia cells were progressing at an alarming ratte. his prognosis is terminal. with dignity and grace tessa and mike thorpe talk about the future of their son. mikey has been a huge inspiration for me mike thorpe said. he gets up every day and its a new day. he doesnt focus on his cancer. he focuses on having fun every day. mikey kept his spirits up and it has changed my attitude about a lot of things. not only on him but on my own life as well. you cant let the little things stress you out. tessa thorpe added no matter how bad you think it is there is always a way to hold your head up high. it helps keep your spirits up and the people around you. tessa thorpe started a facebook page for her son called thoughts and prayers for mikey im gonna kick cancers butt. on that page she tells the story of their battle against leukemia. currently she is arranging for a series of bucket list experiences for mike. so far he has ridden a boat for the first time ridden a fire truck and had an airplane ride. his mom hopes to continue filling every day with adventure for her son. tessa thorpe is taking time off her job at walmart to spend every possible moment with mikey. while his lengthy illness has taken a huge financial toll on the family mike thorpe works diligently in the oilfield 2 weeks gone from the family at a time to support them. he said hes ok sacrificing his time because allows tessa an opportuntity to be home with mikey during the final stages of his illness. work has been my escape mike thorpe said. i have to concentrate at work and i cant be distracted. it keeps me from thinking too much. decided to take mikey off any further treatment. at this point it just makes him more sick mikeys dad said. we want him to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible. those chemotherapy treatments take a lot out of him and make him so miserable. this way he can enjoy being a kid for a little longer. tessa thorpe offers advice for others going through similar situations. my advice for other people going through cancer or any other hard thing is this if you have an opportunity to go do something dont hesitate go do it. chores and everything else can wait she said. children families and life in general you cant pause it. so go do it now. be spontaneous. laugh and dance in the rain. the life of mikey thorpe has been filled with hospitals medication and pain. yet he and his family carry on with hope hope that life can be good in the moment. the thorpe family is making the most of today regardless of what tomorrow may bring. the family will hold a birthday celebration for mikey open to the public on sept 12 at the roundhouse machine shope.

Posted: Tuesday, Dec 11th, 2012 BY: Liz Hoefler, Herald Reporter

EVANSTON — An unnamed author once wrote, “Children with cancer are like candles in the wind who accept the possibility that they are in danger of being extinguished by a gust of wind from nowhere and yet, as they flicker and dance to remain alive, their brilliance challenges the darkness and dazzles those of us who watch their light.”
Mikey Thorpe is just such a candle, with a smile that can light up any room and warm everyone’s heart. Mikey, now 9 years old, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in May 2009. He was in remission after initial treatments that year, but relapsed last October.
 Currently, the boy’s new chemo plan is scheduled to run two years, instead of the 3 1/2 years he endured in the first round; but this round will be more intense. First, he underwent four weekly appointments for treatments. For the next phase, he was admitted to Primary Children’s Medical Center for five days.
“The doctors said that the statistics on a relapse are one in 10 children will relapse, and the cure rate is at 70 percent,” Michael Thorpe, Mikey’s dad, said.
Mikey was really upset when he started losing his hair again, and didn’t want to shave his head, according to his dad. In support of his situation, however, Tessa Thorpe, Mikey’s mom, shaved her head and then posted a photo of the change on Facebook.
“Then, all of the sudden, we had people we don’t even know posting pictures that said, ‘Tell Mikey we did, too.’ Then, a few people we know from Rock Springs and local resident Rick Tang [did it, too],” Michael said.
Mikey asked Santa for a tablet computer for Christmas, so he can take it with him during his hospital stays, and do his schooling on it. He is likely back at Primary Children’s as of press time, and may be required to spend Christmas there as well, but his family is remaining positive and optimistic.
“We beat it before, and we can do it again,” they agreed.

when a child is sick, parents develop laser like focus. their lives become dedicated to helping their child become well, no matter the cost. for tessa thorpe, the nightmare became a reality back in 2009 when her son mikey was diagnosed with leukemia. tessa remembers the exact day 3 years later. he was diagnosed on may 16, 2009 she told the herald. little mikey was only 5 yrs old and tessa feared for what his life might become. after intensive chemotherapy treatments mikeys young body respnded exceptionally well and his mom said he has been in remission since july 2009. he will receive his final chemotherapy treatment on july 15th after a 3 yr long battle which he has faced with a charming smile and a can do attitude. his mom beams as she talks about the progress hes made. he is doing really well she said. she went on to say that he healthy and having fun and looks forward to getting into 3rd grade next year. part of the fun for mikey includes a trip courtesy of the make a wish foundation. the foundation has given hope strength and joy to children with life threatening medical conditions since 1980. mikey loves legos. as part of his make a wish dream he and his mom will travel to sand diego to visit lego land, sea world, and the san diego zoo. mikey bubbles with excitement as he describes his upcoming trip. he nearly jumps with excitement at the idea of an entire park filled with legos. mikey and his family will head to san diego after he finishes his very last chemotherapy treatment. it will mark the end of one long journey and the beginning of a much different one.