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Our 20th Year • Issue No. 1 • January 5, 2012 WE CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT FOR FREE • WE CHECK YOUR ALIGNMENT FOR FREE In & Inspections & Service Center Out Dealership Quality Work At Affordable Prices! WOW!2 inspection lines for faster service! "SMALL TOWN FRIENDLY"® Landyn Johnson...andyn Johnson... Now 8 Years Old The only place in Rutherford County you'll find Authentic Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com In 2007 at the Ellenboro Elementar In 2007 at the Ellenboro Elementary School I fi rst met Landyn Johnson. There was a big fund raiser going on at the school to help defray his mounting medical was a big fund raiser going on at the school to help defray his mounting medical costs. You see, 2007 was the year it was discovered that this three year old little costs. You see, 2007 was the year it was discovered that this three year old little boy had cancer! His folks, Kaleb and Misty Johnson live in Ellenboro and the eat." So, I waited and fi nally spoke to him and his parents. His big brown eyes and his constant laugh and smile were a dominate part of his personality. But he was ver ©Community First Media By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com y School I fi rst met Landyn Johnson. There boy had cancer! His folks, Kaleb and Misty Johnson live in Ellenboro and the community quickly came together to help. When I arrived at the school, Landyn community quickly came together to help. When I arrived at the school, Landyn was not there. They had taken him home to rest. I waited for his return and when was not there. They had taken him home to rest. I waited for his return and when he did, I asked him if I could speak to him. His answer was quick. "No, I want to Landyn was being taken repeatedly and very often to Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte for treatments. The fi ght for survival was on! His loving parents fought and prayed often daily. They were most grateful for the support and fi nancial aid Their son had t-cell leukemia. It was fear- ul and draining their son. His cancer was discovered when treatment was given f for his swollen lymph nodes. The fund raisers continued as did the constant trips to Charlotte. In 2009, two f years later, I requested a follow up interview. His parents agreed but this time view outside behind Spindale's First Baptist Church. The und raisers continued as did the constant trips to Charlotte. In 2009, two years later, I requested a follow up interview. His parents agreed but this time I had to conduct the inter I had to conduct the interview outside behind Spindale's First Baptist Church. Landyn was so weak and susceptible to disease, he could not be in an enclosed space for fear of contracting germs. As I met the Johnson's outside and behind the chur the church, a new member of the family was there. They had been blessed with another son and the baby was named Ryland. The fi ve of us stood together as I asked the questions to do a feature story on Landyn. I was told that the previous November, things had gotten worse and he had gone into a coma. He was once Thurs, Feb 2 100. Thurs, Feb 2 Enter to win Look for itook for it Enter to win $ 100.00 00 The American Red Cross & Delta Air Lines are partner- ing during January, February & March for the "Runway Getaway". All presenting volunteer donors during those months will be entered into a drawing for one of three pairs of domestic roundtrip tickets courtesy of Delta Air Lines. To find an American Red Cross blood drive near you, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Mon., Jan. 16; American Red Cross Forest City, 1-5pm. Call 828-287-5916 for appt. Thurs., Jan. 19; Crestview Baptist Church Forest City, 3-7:30pm. Call 429-3827 for appt. Thurs., Jan. 19; Isothermal Community College Spindale, 10am-6:30pm. Call 828-286- 3636 ext. 489 for appt. Sat., Jan. 28; Cliffside Masonic Lodge, 7:30am- 12pm. Call 828-245-7606 for appt. Tues., Jan. 31; Cedar Grove United Methodist Ch., Bostic, 3-7:30pm. Call 828-245-9114 for appt. The blessed survivor, Landyn, looking up at his Mom, Misty, and Dad, Caleb, with Ryland. The Miracle Boy, Landyn, on right, with his special brother, Ryland Internet starting at Faster, more reliable Internet. 12 Mbps. 8x faster than DSL. (828) 245-1633 yournorthland.com When compared to 1.5 Mbps DSL service. Offer ends 3/31/12. Offer valid for new customers. Some restrictions may apply. May not be available in all areas. See www.yournorthland.com/offers for more details. If you are not a believer, the following will change your mind. As he opened his eyes and looked around at the doctors, attending staff, and his mom and dad, another son and the baby was named Ryland. The fi ve of us stood together as I asked the questions to do a feature story on Landyn. I was told that the previous November, things had gotten worse and he had gone into a coma. He was once again at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. It was a fearful time and his folks and again at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. It was a fearful time and his folks and doctors were very concerned. Medical attention and the added power of prayers were constant. Finally, after 14 days, he ame out of the coma. If you are not a believer, the following will change your mind. As he opened his eyes and looked around at the doctors, attending staff, and his mom and dad, doctors were very concerned. Medical attention and the added power of prayers were constant. Finally, after 14 days, he ame out of the coma. Landyn was so weak and susceptible to disease, he could not be in an enclosed space for fear of contracting germs. As I met the Johnson's outside and behind ch, a new member of the family was there. They had been blessed with Landyn was being taken repeatedly and very often to Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte for treatments. The fi ght for survival was on! His loving parents fought and prayed often daily. They were most grateful for the support and fi nancial aid being given to them by the communityi be ng given to them by the community.. Their son had t-cell leukemia. It was fear f ful and draining their son. His cancer was discovered when treatment was given or his swollen lymph nodes. he did, I asked him if I could speak to him. His answer was quick. "No, I want to eat." So, I waited and fi nally spoke to him and his parents. His big brown eyes and his constant laugh and smile were a dominate part of his personality. But he was very, very tired and it showed. very tired and it showed. 828-247-6005 828-245-1500 431 W. Main St., Forest City Across From Dollar General 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT $49.99 We will check for Free! OIL CHANGE $ 24.99 Honest & Fair Prices And Service In A Christian Environment!vice In A Christian Environment! 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After all, he had seen and spoke with Jesus! Misty and Caleb became focused not only on a cure, but also giving their be- not only special but very blessed. After all, he had seen and spoke with Jesus! Misty and Caleb became focused not only on a cure, but also giving their be- loved son a normal life. Baseball is his favorite sport and he wants to be a pitcherloved son a normal life. Baseball is his favorite sport and he wants to be a pitcher. He bats left and throws right and loves going to Forest City Owl's games. He He bats left and throws right and loves going to Forest City Owl's games. He also loves Panther football, especially his favorite, DeAngelo Williams #34. He also loves Panther football, especially his favorite, DeAngelo Williams #34. He developed food favorites. He likes going to Mi Pueblito for the nacho supreme. and Pop"! He wants to go to West Point or maybe even Annapolis. He said: "... that way that way, I can be Uncle Dylan's boss!" Uncle Dylan is a Lance Corporal in the Marines. This past Christmas, Landyn's big request was that he wanted a man cave! Yes, he got his wish! Every month or two he has to go be medically monitored. His dad said: "He developed food favorites. He likes going to Mi Pueblito for the nacho supreme. He loves cheese dips, baked spaghetti and Rice Krispies. He has Rice Krispies He loves cheese dips, baked spaghetti and Rice Krispies. He has Rice Krispies every morning and still puts his ear down to the bowl to listen to "Snap, Crackle, Marines. This past Christmas, Landyn's big request was that he wanted a man cave! Yes, he got his wish! Every month or two he has to go be medically monitored. His dad said: "He doesn't like it, but is very cooperative." Eight year old, Landyn Carter Johnson, is now in remission. He has struggled to become a normal little boy. He is very sen- doesn't like it, but is very cooperative." Eight year old, Landyn Carter Johnson, is now in remission. He has struggled to become a normal little boy. He is very sen- sitive of what transpired when he was in a comma. Wis tive of what transpired when he was in a comma. Was t a miracle? Defi n tely, nitelyias it a miracle? Defi i yes. When I asked his parents if they ever came close to giving up during the years of constant prayers and hope, their answer was a resounding: "Absolutely not! No, you never give up!" not! No, you never give up!" Amen. What a story! A happy and blessed New Year to each of you. Amen. What a story! A happy and blessed New Year to each of you. yes. When I asked his parents if they ever came close to giving up during the years of constant prayers and hope, their answer was a resounding: "Absolutely every morning and still puts his ear down to the bowl to listen to "Snap, Crackle, and Pop"! He wants to go to West Point or maybe even Annapolis. He said: "... , I can be Uncle Dylan's boss!" 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