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  Live Like Logan

Logan Lee is the 12 year old son of John and Donna Lee. In 2014, Logan was diagnosed with a childhood cancer called ATRT. If you know Logan, you know he is definitely a fighter. After a series of treatments, Logan found himself in remission....Logan1 Cancer 0. However, recently a large tumor was found on the left side of 

  Live Like Logan

Logan Lee is the 12 year old son of John and Donna Lee. In 2014, Logan was diagnosed with a childhood cancer called ATRT. If you know Logan, you know he is definitely a fighter. After a series of treatments, Logan found himself in remission....Logan1 Cancer 0. However, recently a large tumor was found on the left side of Logan's brain, which was later confirmed to be ATRT. Cue Logan the Fighter...Logan underwent surgery like a champ! The surgeon felt like he got most, if not all, of the tumor and Logan is recovering well. Logan 2 Cancer 0. An MRI is scheduled in December and a treatment plan will be determined then.

While Logan has been recovering, he has started his own YouTube Channel. It is called KoolKing Logan. When I first heard about it, I HAD to check it out! I was amazed! He had just over 7800 subscribers. Today when I spoke to Logan he said he had just over 110,000...yes, you read that right...110,000 subscribers!!! Since he has reached 100,000 subscribers, he will receive a Play Button. That is super KOOL! Logan uploads gaming videos and videos where he just talks to us. When asked which he likes best, he said he loves doing them both. “I like showing the gaming videos because I can teach others what I know. I also like talking to everyone too, so I do the other videos”.

Logan’s mom has a Facebook page called Team Logan Lee that she updates often about Logan and how he is doing. Please be sure to like the page so you can share this journey with Logan and his family. I believe Logan can teach us a whole lot about bravery and determination.

Many people have asked about sending cards and goodies to Logan. He now has a post office box that these things can be mailed to. It is P.O. Box 11505, Danville, VA 24543. If you will, please keep Logan and his family in your prayers. Also The Martin News will be covering him weekly for at least the remaining of 2020. This will allow us to update on Logan every week and an update on his YouTube Channel.     

Hello and Happy Almost Thanksgiving... How great is that??  I am ready for Thanksgiving!  I am ready to watch the Macy's Day parade if they are having it this year.  And I am ready to cook a little meal for me and Larry.  I usually don't cook but I have decided to this year.  The year 2020 has changed my outlook so much.  I actually have 

Hello and Happy Almost Thanksgiving... How great is that??  I am ready for Thanksgiving!  I am ready to watch the Macy's Day parade if they are having it this year.  And I am ready to cook a little meal for me and Larry.  I usually don't cook but I have decided to this year.  The year 2020 has changed my outlook so much.  I actually have been feeling much better this year too.  I guess because I haven't been around too many people and if I have I had on a mask so praise the Lord I have not had to deal with multiple sinus infections so I am ready for the holiday's.

I have just about finished the decorating too.  I have something in every room and I love it.  I even added a tree in my bathroom.  It is a white tree with vibrant colors and pink ribbon and a pink and silver ribbon bundle topper.  I absolutely LOVE it... What is your favorite room to decorate?

Be sure to start making plans for the upcoming holiday season.  There is going to be lots to do even while wearing a mask and social distancing.  Check out the Calendar of Events in The Martin News.  We cover Worth County and surrounding counties so many things are on the calendar.

We all hope you have a great week and we appreciate your support to The Martin News.

  Cookies…. We ALL love Cookies

I’m telling you what… I love the idea of all these fun days to celebrate! There is a National Cookie Day which is celebrated on December 4th. I was thinking what a great day to eat some cookies and not even think about the calories. :) It is even a good day to bake some cookies and share with your friends.

  Cookies…. We ALL love Cookies

I’m telling you what… I love the idea of all these fun days to celebrate! There is a National Cookie Day which is celebrated on December 4th. I was thinking what a great day to eat some cookies and not even think about the calories. :) It is even a good day to bake some cookies and share with your friends. I have heard of a cookie exchange. That sounds like a load of fun! So tell all of your friends about this and everybody start cooking those cookies. You will never know what kind of cookies your friends will bring but it will be a yummy day. Another great thing we could all do is bake cookies and take them to our fire fighters and police officers and anywhere else you think of. People sure do appreciate being thought of and eating cookies!

Wash Your Hands… 

It’s the Thing to Do!

Hand washing is easy to do and it's one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness in all settings which includes from your home and workplace to child care facilities and hospitals. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and

Wash Your Hands… 

It’s the Thing to Do!

Hand washing is easy to do and it's one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness in all settings which includes from your home and workplace to child care facilities and hospitals. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community. Many people ask when they should wash their hands. The answer is quiet simple and includes but is not limited to these. Before, during, and after preparing food, Before eating food, Before and after caring for someone who is sick, Before and after treating a cut or wound, After using the toilet, After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet, After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste and After touching garbage. Well as simple as that sounds, many say they do not know the right way to wash their hands. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us to wet our hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water and last, Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. Often we are out and about and need to wash our hands and may not have soap and clean, running water. Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to reduce the number of microbes on them in most situations. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of microbes on hands in some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs. Hand sanitizers may not be as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy. You may ask “how do you use hand sanitizers?” Apply the product to the palm of one hand (read the label to learn the correct amount). Rub your hands together. Rub the product over all surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry. With December being Hand Washing Awareness Month, please take these tips provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and use them all year long!