Nani/SheriRUth/Gentylwind Update - Page 4

BigBravesGirl · 06-02-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by EmilyBlanche

Sure, I'll speak to Sheri and see if she would mind me giving out his hospital info.

Maybe she can make up a name... like LCF Joseph or something. Then their last name wouldn't be plastered on the internet for all the world to see. They could alert the mail room of the hospital to know mail addressed to LCF Joseph would go to him. Just a thought.

Mrs Sarah · 06-02-2005, 11:29 AM

I would love to send a card.

Dee_Dee · 06-02-2005, 11:31 AM

I would like to send something as well.

Gunner · 06-02-2005, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by EmilyBlanche

Hey guys. Sheri just called.

It doesn't look good. The lil guy has AML Leukemia .

He will be going in shortly for surgery to have his central line put in for the chemo that will be starting.

Because AML attacks your bone marrow (from what I understand), survival rates are such: without a bone marrow transplant 50/50. With a bone barrow transplant 80/20. His two brothers are the most likely matches (1 in 4 odds). So, let's pray that one of his brothers can help him with this.

Suzie · 06-02-2005, 11:34 AM

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My ex husband's girlfriend is not at all graceful and is making things hard for me. She has informed me I am not allowed to touch my ex husband....apparently I touched his head as he wept over our child's bed without realizing it. I really don't have anyone here.. Joe is in Ohio and my mother/family don't touch one another and have a hard time showing compassion.

What a selfish selfish person...

My thoughts are still with you guys and I'd love to send a card if we can too.

snickerdoodle · 06-02-2005, 11:41 AM

Ohhhhh gosh. I can't imagine what this is doing to her. She really needs support, needs her EX to be there for her in many ways. This is their child. I hope his girlfriend lets up on her. She doesn't need this.

lunchlady125 · 06-02-2005, 11:45 AM

Please get in touch with the Make a Wish foundation, they helped find a marrow donnor.. They were wonderful with my family(cousin). Ronald McDonald House was a Godsend.

mamagiff · 06-02-2005, 11:45 AM

Continued prayers and good thoughts for the family.

How sad that she has to deal with that ungracious girlfriend at a time like this.

Caro · 06-02-2005, 11:56 AM

oh my breakin heart... i was so hopin everything was ok..

nani.. u are in my prayers... my ur strength grow and the love within carry u further than you can even begin to imagine it can!

parrot · 06-02-2005, 11:58 AM

I live in Dallas and if Joseph is in Children's Hospital, it's right down the road from my office. I'm glad to help in any way to get cards or such to them. I'm mostly a lurker on the boards but I'd be honored to help Nani in any way I can. My husband's cousin's 2 yr old son is just finishing up 10 months of extentsive chemo and such at Children's. He was not expected to live through the night last July and now his blood work shows no sign of cancer. It's a terrific hospital with a wonderful, loving, supportive staff.

EmilyBlanche · 06-02-2005, 12:00 PM

Hey all.. i think I'm going to post all the updates in here from now on. That way people know when there's new news..

Maybe we can all post our good thoughts in the other thread to keep it easy?

lol.. if this is a bad idea just ignore me.

HaleysNana · 06-02-2005, 12:03 PM

My brother is an AML survivor of 10 years now. The road ahead of them will be long, harder than anyone can even imagine, and there will be many low days....but the good news is that there is hope. They'll need good friends, encouragement, prayers and a shoulder to cry on. I don't know this family at all....but I know the disease and how it attacks the body. Please let her know our family will be praying for hers!

CarolinaRocker · 06-02-2005, 12:21 PM

just so sad

sunnshine · 06-02-2005, 12:29 PM

Thank you for the continued updates. My thoughts and prayers continue. I only wish I could do more.

Shirrell · 06-02-2005, 12:47 PM

I would like to send a card or something as well.
Thanks for the updates. Off to light a candle for Joseph.

LindaJ · 06-02-2005, 12:48 PM

I'm pretty strong ... would you like me to come deck the X's GF?

Marlee · 06-02-2005, 12:57 PM

Positive thoughts and wishes going out for you.... I really really hope for the best.

scigirl3 · 06-02-2005, 01:40 PM

I'm so sorry to here that it is AML. But remember in any ratio, there is always the percentage that beat the disease. Only positive thoughts that he is with that group.

Hugs
Kelly

Lil Donna · 06-02-2005, 02:14 PM

I keep reading this hoping for good news.

I am so sad for you GW. Be the strong woman we all know you are.
Praying and hoping for some good news soon.

Tazcat · 06-02-2005, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EmilyBlanche

Hey guys. Sheri just called.

It doesn't look good. The lil guy has AML Leukemia .

He will be going in shortly for surgery to have his central line put in for the chemo that will be starting.

Because AML attacks your bone marrow (from what I understand), survival rates are such: without a bone marrow transplant 50/50. With a bone barrow transplant 80/20. His two brothers are the most likely matches (1 in 4 odds). So, let's pray that one of his brothers can help him with this.

many prayers and continued good thoughts their way.

Alania · 06-02-2005, 02:33 PM

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your text messages are reaching me and doing a lot to bolster my strength. My ex husband's girlfriend is not at all graceful and is making things hard for me. She has informed me I am not allowed to touch my ex husband....apparently I touched his head as he wept over our child's bed without realizing it. I really don't have anyone here.. Joe is in Ohio and my mother/family don't touch one another and have a hard time showing compassion.

This frosts me!!! She'll get hers.

Emily, thanks for letting us know what is going on.

BigBravesGirl · 06-02-2005, 02:51 PM

If you figure out a way to get cards to him, please let me know. I'd love to send him one. You might also ask her about her younger son. He may feel slighted if Joseph gets all this attention and he didn't get it. I know it sounds petty, but they are children.

Also, some people may want to send magazines or little gifts. If you could ask her what kinds of things they like, it would be helpful, too.

Thanks for keeping us updated EB.

igirl · 06-02-2005, 02:53 PM

Oh that is so scary.. I'm glad it's treatable though. Will keep her and her family in my thoughts and prayers!!

AliMay · 06-02-2005, 03:37 PM

Just to let you guys know, Natale (Splenda) and I are giong to see Sheri on Saturday and right before we leave, I'm going to print out these threads.... maybe having them to go back and read will help give her some strength.

chassiepooh · 06-02-2005, 03:38 PM

Oh no

I was thinking about him and GW all day. I was talking to my mom and SIL about them today. I've been keeping y'all in my prayers. Emily thanks for the updates, I'll be checking in often.

praying one of the brothers, is a match!

Lori · 06-02-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AliMay

Just to let you guys know, Natale (Splenda) and I are giong to see Sheri on Saturday and right before we leave, I'm going to print out these threads.... maybe having them to go back and read will help give her some strength.

That's such a good idea. She will know that there is a HUGE swell of support to help carry her along.

Abbey32 · 06-02-2005, 03:58 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope and pray one of the brother's is a match. Positive attitude Sheri...makes a world of difference.

dmk825 · 06-02-2005, 04:09 PM

I would love to send him a card - hope there is a way to arrange that.

Dee_Dee · 06-02-2005, 04:20 PM

Sheri, please know you are in so many peoples hearts, prayers and thoughts. You are not alone. If there is anything that we can do, please ask. For now, we will keep praying.

KissysMom · 06-02-2005, 04:23 PM

Such a hard, hard thing to have to go through. I am lighting a candle and saying a prayer right now.

Please let us know what kinds of things we can send for the kids.

06-02-2005, 11:45 AM	#97
lunchlady125 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 330 Gallery: lunchlady125	Please get in touch with the Make a Wish foundation, they helped find a marrow donnor.. They were wonderful with my family(cousin). Ronald McDonald House was a Godsend. Last edited by lunchlady125 : 06-02-2005 at 11:49 AM.

06-02-2005, 11:29 AM	#92
Mrs Sarah Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,303 Gallery: Mrs Sarah Stats: 282/272/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2006	I would love to send a card.

06-02-2005, 11:31 AM	#93
Dee_Dee Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: CA Posts: 932 Gallery: Dee_Dee	I would like to send something as well.

06-02-2005, 11:41 AM	#96
snickerdoodle Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,621 Gallery: snickerdoodle Start Date: Jan 2001	Ohhhhh gosh. I can't imagine what this is doing to her. She really needs support, needs her EX to be there for her in many ways. This is their child. I hope his girlfriend lets up on her. She doesn't need this.

06-02-2005, 11:45 AM	#98
mamagiff Bike Tart Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: right down the road from Bong Recreation Area! Posts: 31,455 Gallery: mamagiff WOE: Switched to Atkins Start Date: 3/24/08	Continued prayers and good thoughts for the family. How sad that she has to deal with that ungracious girlfriend at a time like this.

06-02-2005, 11:56 AM	#99
Caro lc hottie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ~eastern NC~ Posts: 17,699 Gallery: Caro Stats: see SIG! lol WOE: im not fat.. i just havent grown into my body yet. Start Date: org: 7-6-03 restart: 3-3-08	oh my breakin heart... i was so hopin everything was ok.. nani.. u are in my prayers... my ur strength grow and the love within carry u further than you can even begin to imagine it can!

06-02-2005, 11:58 AM	#100
parrot Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 383 Gallery: parrot	I live in Dallas and if Joseph is in Children's Hospital, it's right down the road from my office. I'm glad to help in any way to get cards or such to them. I'm mostly a lurker on the boards but I'd be honored to help Nani in any way I can. My husband's cousin's 2 yr old son is just finishing up 10 months of extentsive chemo and such at Children's. He was not expected to live through the night last July and now his blood work shows no sign of cancer. It's a terrific hospital with a wonderful, loving, supportive staff.

06-02-2005, 12:00 PM	#101
EmilyBlanche Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 6,469 Gallery: EmilyBlanche Start Date: February 2004	Hey all.. i think I'm going to post all the updates in here from now on. That way people know when there's new news.. Maybe we can all post our good thoughts in the other thread to keep it easy? lol.. if this is a bad idea just ignore me.

06-02-2005, 12:03 PM	#102
HaleysNana The Cute WIT Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the Land of Detox! Posts: 8,669 Gallery: HaleysNana WOE: Sugar Free...one day at a time! Start Date: 4/12/04	My brother is an AML survivor of 10 years now. The road ahead of them will be long, harder than anyone can even imagine, and there will be many low days....but the good news is that there is hope. They'll need good friends, encouragement, prayers and a shoulder to cry on. I don't know this family at all....but I know the disease and how it attacks the body. Please let her know our family will be praying for hers!

06-02-2005, 12:21 PM	#103
CarolinaRocker Sugar High Hooligan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Crazy Town Posts: 39,396 Gallery: CarolinaRocker Stats: - 24! WOE: LowCarb 7-21-08	just so sad

06-02-2005, 12:29 PM	#104
sunnshine MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Home of the World Champion Spurs!!! Posts: 2,426 Gallery: sunnshine WOE: Dr Rogers	Thank you for the continued updates. My thoughts and prayers continue. I only wish I could do more.

06-02-2005, 12:47 PM	#105
Shirrell Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 4,022 Gallery: Shirrell Stats: crap/ok/sigh WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2000	I would like to send a card or something as well. Thanks for the updates. Off to light a candle for Joseph.

06-02-2005, 12:48 PM	#106
LindaJ Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oregon coast Posts: 23,291 Gallery: LindaJ Stats: 172/162/140 5'7" age 60! WOE: Atkins lifestyle Start Date: August 2000	I'm pretty strong ... would you like me to come deck the X's GF?

06-02-2005, 12:57 PM	#107
Marlee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NY Posts: 4,708 Gallery: Marlee WOE: Atkins	Positive thoughts and wishes going out for you.... I really really hope for the best.

06-02-2005, 01:40 PM	#108
scigirl3 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: IL Posts: 2,085 Gallery: scigirl3 Start Date: 05/25/03	I'm so sorry to here that it is AML. But remember in any ratio, there is always the percentage that beat the disease. Only positive thoughts that he is with that group. Hugs Kelly

06-02-2005, 02:14 PM	#109
Lil Donna Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,075 Gallery: Lil Donna Stats: 170(01/04)highest ever/127/140/120 WOE: Atkins (mostly) Start Date: Every Monday	I keep reading this hoping for good news. I am so sad for you GW. Be the strong woman we all know you are. Praying and hoping for some good news soon.

06-02-2005, 02:51 PM	#112
BigBravesGirl Plastic Wrap Ninja Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: not quite sure... if you find me, will you let me know? Posts: 18,442 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: BigBravesGirl Stats: fat, but working on it WOE: My way! Start Date: 01/04/08	If you figure out a way to get cards to him, please let me know. I'd love to send him one. You might also ask her about her younger son. He may feel slighted if Joseph gets all this attention and he didn't get it. I know it sounds petty, but they are children. Also, some people may want to send magazines or little gifts. If you could ask her what kinds of things they like, it would be helpful, too. Thanks for keeping us updated EB.

06-02-2005, 02:53 PM	#113
igirl Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: A Furnace with cacti Posts: 8,124 Gallery: igirl Stats: 22/12/6 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/99	Oh that is so scary.. I'm glad it's treatable though. Will keep her and her family in my thoughts and prayers!!

06-02-2005, 03:37 PM	#114
AliMay Highly Caffeinated Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: searching for my mind Posts: 23,078 Gallery: AliMay Stats: :( WOE: BFL	Just to let you guys know, Natale (Splenda) and I are giong to see Sheri on Saturday and right before we leave, I'm going to print out these threads.... maybe having them to go back and read will help give her some strength.

06-02-2005, 03:38 PM	#115
chassiepooh Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 24,806 Gallery: chassiepooh Stats: 315/192/170 WOE: Low Calorie Start Date: 4/26/05	Oh no I was thinking about him and GW all day. I was talking to my mom and SIL about them today. I've been keeping y'all in my prayers. Emily thanks for the updates, I'll be checking in often. praying one of the brothers, is a match!

06-02-2005, 03:58 PM	#117
Abbey32 The Basket Case Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stuck in the 80s Posts: 16,691 Gallery: Abbey32 Stats: 141 5'7" WOE: Bloated mess	I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope and pray one of the brother's is a match. Positive attitude Sheri...makes a world of difference.

06-02-2005, 04:09 PM	#118
dmk825 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 9,361 Gallery: dmk825 Stats: 265/211/175 WOE: WW Flex/LC	I would love to send him a card - hope there is a way to arrange that.

06-02-2005, 04:20 PM	#119
Dee_Dee Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: CA Posts: 932 Gallery: Dee_Dee	Sheri, please know you are in so many peoples hearts, prayers and thoughts. You are not alone. If there is anything that we can do, please ask. For now, we will keep praying.

06-02-2005, 04:23 PM	#120
KissysMom Emily1965's loyal servant! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 6,932 Gallery: KissysMom	Such a hard, hard thing to have to go through. I am lighting a candle and saying a prayer right now. Please let us know what kinds of things we can send for the kids.