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I posted this on page 2 from last night but i dont think anyone will see it, so to danny,choo,minnie, and all:
Hi there! I guess I should first tell Danny I didn't mean to be so harsh to him. Its just that, well....I did kind of get sick of his complaining over and over of being in pain when there are things he can do to help himself, such as use the resources I told him about.
And thank you all for being so kind about my son.
He has "A L L" which is acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is the most 'common' (if that makes sense) type of leukemia in kids. There is another type, called "A M L" and THAT one is the really bad one....the prognosis of A M L is not as good as it is for A L L.
But, basically...he was diagnosed last March of 2006. He has been through SO many procedures, chemos, pills...you name it, he has had to endure it.
And so have the many other kids that I see in the office when I take him for his chemo. My son is in remission, now...Thank God. But he still has to go for his chemo 1-2 times a month...He used to go once a week.
And, he STILL has to endure the spinal taps, and the huge needle they put into his hip to check his bone marrow. Only now its not as often as it used to be. That's why I was so harsh to Danny....I mean....at least Danny has a choice on how to allieviate his pain. My son doesn't have that choice, ya know?
And, again.....I have never, EVER heard my son complain ONCE. Nor have I ever seen any of the other kids there complaining, or being negative.
They are all the sweetest, bravest kids I have ever met!
ANd I got mad at Danny cuz all I could think to myself was "those poor kids, some of them are babies....and they don't complain at all...and here is this grown man...whining and raging to everyone and he at least has a LIFE....not all of the kids I see at the peds unit don't necessarily HAVE that option of a life...."
And that's when I posted what I did to Danny. I guess my anger got the best of me, and I apologize to you, Danny, for that.
But I meant what I said about the kids.....they are braver and more positive then anyone I know! :)
And thank you all for being so kind about my son.
He has "A L L" which is acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is the most 'common' (if that makes sense) type of leukemia in kids. There is another type, called "A M L" and THAT one is the really bad one....the prognosis of A M L is not as good as it is for A L L.
But, basically...he was diagnosed last March of 2006. He has been through SO many procedures, chemos, pills...you name it, he has had to endure it.
And so have the many other kids that I see in the office when I take him for his chemo. My son is in remission, now...Thank God. But he still has to go for his chemo 1-2 times a month...He used to go once a week.
And, he STILL has to endure the spinal taps, and the huge needle they put into his hip to check his bone marrow. Only now its not as often as it used to be. That's why I was so harsh to Danny....I mean....at least Danny has a choice on how to allieviate his pain. My son doesn't have that choice, ya know?
And, again.....I have never, EVER heard my son complain ONCE. Nor have I ever seen any of the other kids there complaining, or being negative.
They are all the sweetest, bravest kids I have ever met!
ANd I got mad at Danny cuz all I could think to myself was "those poor kids, some of them are babies....and they don't complain at all...and here is this grown man...whining and raging to everyone and he at least has a LIFE....not all of the kids I see at the peds unit don't necessarily HAVE that option of a life...."
And that's when I posted what I did to Danny. I guess my anger got the best of me, and I apologize to you, Danny, for that.
But I meant what I said about the kids.....they are braver and more positive then anyone I know! :)
I don't know why, but I get teary when I read some posts. I've been so emotional since I started tryin to quit taking pills for some reason. I don't know if it's because I have the good feelings back from not taking as many or what but I've been VERY emotional since then. Some posts make me so happy because it's so nice to know so many care and don't even know me that well. There are so many caring and supportive people on this forum. I'm so happy I found this. God bless u all and luvs ya'll, Lil. :)
You are so great too. I just got back on, been watching tv with hubby lol. That movie "Enough" was on. I love that movie with J Lo. I hope you have a wonderful nite cinnamon and give that special little boy a big smooch for me k? You put tears in my eyes when I read that last post back to us all. Luvs ya, Lil. :)
I actually have tears in my eyes...you are all so sweet. Thank you all so much for the nice posts. I really didn't mean to run Danny off, either...I hope he knows that. I feel real bad about going off on him the way I did.
Yeah...going to the chemo appts is really hard....'specially when you see the kids with no hair...and the ones that actually lose teeth cuz of their chemo...wow it makes me feel so sad, but that really isn't what these kids want..they don't want to be pitied, they just want to be treated and to live normally.
The one girl that always tugs at my heart is named Laura...she's 7 and she told me once, all 'matter of factly': "Yeah...I used to have really long hair, and mommy said that when it starts to grow back, it will be way more beautifuller(lol)than it ever was!"
She is such a little doll. I had to choke back the laughter when she said 'beautifuller'...she was SO serious when she said it. I know it seems silly to think about, but I can't help it----I really feel bad for the little GIRLS that lose their hair, ya know? I mean..yeah, the boys, too but boys aren't so much into things like hair ya know..my son always shaves his head in the summer, anyway so when he lost his hair last year from the chemo, he really didn't mind at all. But its got to be so hard for the little girls to lose their hair.
I know..the hair loss thing is the least of their problems, really, but its still got to be awful for the girls and some of the boys, too.
I am glad to hear your son is doing good, avis..(is that how you spell it?) that is so wonderful!
lil rab....I do have yahoo and I'm gonna add you in a little bit here...I want to catch up and read the posts I missed this afternoon then I got to make dinner, and ER returns tonight!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOO!
Can ya tell thats my favorite show? lol
I love all you guys...you are really great people.
jen (cinnamon)
Yeah...going to the chemo appts is really hard....'specially when you see the kids with no hair...and the ones that actually lose teeth cuz of their chemo...wow it makes me feel so sad, but that really isn't what these kids want..they don't want to be pitied, they just want to be treated and to live normally.
The one girl that always tugs at my heart is named Laura...she's 7 and she told me once, all 'matter of factly': "Yeah...I used to have really long hair, and mommy said that when it starts to grow back, it will be way more beautifuller(lol)than it ever was!"
She is such a little doll. I had to choke back the laughter when she said 'beautifuller'...she was SO serious when she said it. I know it seems silly to think about, but I can't help it----I really feel bad for the little GIRLS that lose their hair, ya know? I mean..yeah, the boys, too but boys aren't so much into things like hair ya know..my son always shaves his head in the summer, anyway so when he lost his hair last year from the chemo, he really didn't mind at all. But its got to be so hard for the little girls to lose their hair.
I know..the hair loss thing is the least of their problems, really, but its still got to be awful for the girls and some of the boys, too.
I am glad to hear your son is doing good, avis..(is that how you spell it?) that is so wonderful!
lil rab....I do have yahoo and I'm gonna add you in a little bit here...I want to catch up and read the posts I missed this afternoon then I got to make dinner, and ER returns tonight!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOO!
Can ya tell thats my favorite show? lol
I love all you guys...you are really great people.
jen (cinnamon)
My heart goes out to you, your son and your family. Wow, I can't even imagine one of my children and us going through that. That's terrible!! It would definitely tear me up. I take it for granted all the time. All 3 of my children are so healthy and happy. If they only knew how many kids aren't that fortunate. I love my children so much. I'll be praying for you cinnamon and your son today. Take care and I'm here for you if ya ever need me. If you have yahoo messenger, mines laffy_taffy_lil_rabby***@****. Please add me and you get grab and talk to me anytime. If I don't always answer? My hubby and son is on here all the time, so just leave a note and I'll get back to ya as soon as I get back on. Talk to ya later, take care and god bless, luvs, Lil. :)
cinnamonstix,
My son has gone thru cancer his however was ped testicular cancer. We are very lucky they were able to remover the mass before it spred anywhere else now we go to the treatment center everythree months for a check up and CTscans so far so good we live three months at a time . We see and talk with the other kids everytime we are the it lifts you up and breaks your heart all at the same time . I am here if you ever want to chat .
Avis
My son has gone thru cancer his however was ped testicular cancer. We are very lucky they were able to remover the mass before it spred anywhere else now we go to the treatment center everythree months for a check up and CTscans so far so good we live three months at a time . We see and talk with the other kids everytime we are the it lifts you up and breaks your heart all at the same time . I am here if you ever want to chat .
Avis
I think that needed to be posted again, it went right to my heart yesterday and still hit me hard again today. I think we all need constant reminders that while we may be suffering, there are others who may be suffering and dying but have the most positvie outlook inspite of the hardship! I really have no place to complain....I have my health, my family, friends, a roof over my head and recovery, as tenuous as it may be!!
Thanks for the reminder and I hope your child beats the ALL! My prayers to you all!
Marcie
Thanks for the reminder and I hope your child beats the ALL! My prayers to you all!
Marcie
If this is a lil confusing to you, I think I was a little harsh last night to Danny under his 'mst@hllct' or however its spelled post.
I really don't want Danny to leave...I never did...and I didn't mean to be so harsh.
I'm sorry, Danny....I don't want you to leave on account of what I said to you last night! SO I reposted the above response so you hopefully see it! :)
and to everyone else..thank you all for the kind words about my son! :)
I really don't want Danny to leave...I never did...and I didn't mean to be so harsh.
I'm sorry, Danny....I don't want you to leave on account of what I said to you last night! SO I reposted the above response so you hopefully see it! :)
and to everyone else..thank you all for the kind words about my son! :)
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