Bad Day Good Day

Amherst
Amherst Posts: 695
edited June 2010 in The Clubhouse
I write now as I sit watching, as chemo therapy is administered to my 17 year old son, who has contracted cancer.
I am pained, but, at the same time extremely grateful medicine has advanced to the point of a "cure". :)
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited June 2010
    Prayers for your boy. I can't imagine what you are feeling.

    All the best to you and him,
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    edited June 2010
    Prayers sent man. I can't imagine.
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited June 2010
    The thoughts are with you and the family. Good luck!
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited June 2010
    Prayers sent Stu.

    Hope everything works out.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited June 2010
    I'm speechless...

    All my best!

    James
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,953
    edited June 2010
    Prayers sent, anything you need, anything...just holler.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,696
    edited June 2010
    As you mentioned, medicine has come a long way; prayers sent for a speedy recovery.
    Sal Palooza
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited June 2010
    Good, bad, or otherwise life teaches us lessons that can be valuable with the right attitude. Prayers and best wishes for you son, man. God bless.
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  • apc
    apc Posts: 779
    edited June 2010
    17 is far too young...best wishes to you all.
    Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited June 2010
    Thoughts and prayers with you and the family.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited June 2010
    My best to you both. Hang in there.
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  • potee
    potee Posts: 610
    edited June 2010
    Prayers for you both
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,194
    edited June 2010
    Will be praying for your son and family.

    I truly believe a positive attitude is key in fighting cancer, so keep your chin up and don't let your boy get down. HE WILL BEAT IT!!! That's ALL you can EVER think.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    Wow Stu, I can't imagine what you are going through let a lone your son with the chemo and getting cancer that young. What type is it if you don't mind me asking?

    We'll be praying as a family at dinner time and individually for you and you boy Stu! As stated above a good attitude and the internal fight will help get him through this to being cancer free.
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  • Amherst
    Amherst Posts: 695
    edited June 2010
    Much thanks to everyone's well wishes and prayers.

    My son Eric is strong and will come out the same. A quote from his face book page after a friend expressed sadness, "...please don't be sad.We aren't doing that."
    I have never been so torn emotionally. Usually no matter what is faced I am a person to pick an avenue in one direction and walk it. Right or wrong. As a father I cannot pick an avenue on this one, instead direction is fully determined by caregivers.
    This experience is hard to wrap my arms around because of the disease versus the wonderful people and care for Eric.
    Hence my post.

    I want to dedicate this thread to the medical community and the incredibly impassioned people who provide the care.
    Everyone who has made donations to research and care are just as responsible. Support makes a huge difference.

    Truly we edge toward the cure for all.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Good, bad, or otherwise life teaches us lessons that can be valuable with the right attitude. Prayers and best wishes for you son, man. God bless.
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    Will be praying for your son and family.

    I truly believe a positive attitude is key in fighting cancer, so keep your chin up and don't let your boy get down. HE WILL BEAT IT!!! That's ALL you can EVER think.
    Amherst wrote: »
    Much thanks to everyone's well wishes and prayers.

    My son Eric is strong and will come out the same. A quote from his face book page after a friend expressed sadness, "...please don't be sad.We aren't doing that."
    I have never been so torn emotionally. Usually no matter what is faced I am a person to pick an avenue in one direction and walk it. Right or wrong. As a father I cannot pick an avenue on this one, instead direction is fully determined by caregivers.
    This experience is hard to wrap my arms around because of the disease versus the wonderful people and care for Eric.
    Hence my post.

    I want to dedicate this thread to the medical community and the incredibly impassioned people who provide the care.
    Everyone who has made donations to research and care are just as responsible. Support makes a huge difference.

    Truly we edge toward the cure for all.
    Amen to your post! Will be praying for your son you and your family.

    God bless!
    TK
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited June 2010
    God Bless. i know what you are going through. I went through it last summer with my wife.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited June 2010
    Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited June 2010
    Prayers and thoughts sent to you and the family.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited June 2010
    woodhead 2 wrote: »
    God Bless. i know what you are going through. I went through it last summer with my wife.

    Hey bro, I was thinking about you over the past couple of days and threw up some prayers to the Big Guy for you. How are you holding up? I hope this horrible event in your life didn't take too much out of your need for the zest for life. God Bless you pal!

    Stu, we are bombarding the Big Guy with prayers for you and Eric.

    To both you guys; Keep the faith! Sometimes that's all it takes to get through these awful occurances.:)
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited June 2010
    wishing the best for your son and a speedy recovery!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2010
    He'll be fine, keep the faith.
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited June 2010
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Hey bro, I was thinking about you over the past couple of days and threw up some prayers to the Big Guy for you. How are you holding up? I hope this horrible event in your life didn't take too much out of your need for the zest for life. God Bless you pal!

    Stu, we are bombarding the Big Guy with prayers for you and Eric.

    To both you guys; Keep the faith! Sometimes that's all it takes to get through these awful occurances.:)

    Doing okay. Life has changed a lot. Nothing is the same anymore, but learning to cope and keeping the faith. thanks for your prayers.
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