DENVER, COLORADO: WeTV show 'Mama June: Family Crisis' star Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in January 2023, health appeared to deteriorating and the family has been aware that the WeTV star has very little time on her hands.
However, to make some fun memories, Lauryn Efrid, and Mama June Shannon alongside their kids and husbands went on a 'last' trip with Anna to Gatlinburg.
June shared on her TikTok from the trip with her husband Justin Stroud, Lauryn Efird with her husband Joshua Efird and their kids, and Anna with her husband Michael Cardwell and their daughters.
However, Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson was notably absent from the trip. June revealed in the video that Honey Boo Boo couldn't join the family trip as she has her final exams in the same week.
However, June noted that Honey Boo Boo would join them through Facetime. The social media users showed congeniality to Honey Boo Boo as she failed to join the family vacation.
A social media user wrote, "Finals are coming up. Too bad the trip couldn't have been out west to Colorado."
Another person commented, "It's so unfortunate that she can't make it since it appears that time is so limited for Anna. I would guess she has finals coming up."
Another fan noted, "Makes me so sad for her that she can’t be there for this trip?I can’t imagine how she feels not being able to be there with the rest of her family right now. Hoping they get another chance to all be together for the holidays."
Another follower said, 'It has got to be so heart wrenching for her." Another internet user questioned, "Is there a reason why the trip couldn’t be rescheduled to accommodate Alana’s schedule?"
@officialmamajune Come along with this as we go to downtown Gatlinburg and do a little bit of shopping #christmas #mamajune #Gatlinburg ♬ original sound - Mama JuneHoney Boo Boo slams critics who 'doubted' her
'Mama June' star Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson is currently in Denver as she continues to pursue her Nursing degree from Regis University. However, there were multiple speculations that she struggled to study and pay her bills.
But Honey Boo Boo made it clear that she would not take any rumours seriously and focus on her career only. The reality star shared a video on TikTok and lipsynced to the song 'This Mountain' by Faouzia.
Alongside the video, she noted, "This song got me through high school so i know it will pull me through college because im gonna prove everyone who has ever doubted me wrong!"
Anna Cardwell pens an emotional note for her kids amid her cancer
Anna Cardwell recently addressed her fans in a heartbreaking message amid her cancer battle. The mom of two asked a special favor from her social media followers.
She uploaded a story on Instagram to express her emotions for the kids. The reality star wanted her followers to pass on a special message to her daughters.
June wrote, "If I pass away unexpectedly, remind my kids every time you see them how much I love them." She expressed that she only wanted her kids to know that she would do anything for them in the world.
Mama June shares an update on Anna Cardwell's cancer
Mama June Shannon shared an update on her daughter Anna Cardwell's cancer battle. In an interview with ET, June sadly revealed that Anna was 'not gonna go into remission.'
She told the outlet, "We've all accepted that, so I just tell people one day at a time ‘cause you never know." June addressed how the situation has impacted her, and noted, "Mentally it’s always on my mind."
She added that Anna had undergone four rounds of chemotherapy and was set to begin either immune therapy or clinical trials at the time.
June further noted, "It is crazy to think that she will not be here probably in five years, but I’m hoping that she can pull through and fight 10, 20 years."