Nani/SheriRUth/Gentylwind Update

[2BoysMom]

I'm so sorry to hear the diagnosis was not what they were hoping for....I just can't imagine the pain that they are all experiencing. (Let me mention that I'd be happy to deck the gf, too - that kind of selfishness justs frosts me).

Nani (or someone for her) may want to contact her local chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They offer a LOT of services for both patients and their families, and would be a great support system as well.

My prayers are with you!

[DeeLen]

Keeping Nani and her sons in my thoughts.

[EmilyBlanche]

UPDATE

He just got out of surgery and in recovery. Stable. More info later.

She's tired.

[Tazcat]

Originally Posted by EmilyBlanche

UPDATE

He just got out of surgery and in recovery. Stable. More info later.

She's tired.

thank you!

[auntiem59]

That's great news that this is treatable. I'll continue to pray for Joseph and family for the strength they will need during the treatment.

Thanks for the update, EmilyBlanche.



ETA: I didn't see the AML diagnosis at the time I posted. I also live in the Dallas area and will be happy to help with cards or whatever is needed.

[DaisyMarie]

My thoughts continue with GW and her family. Please let us know about the cards, I would like to send one!

[lynnjp]

i am so glad to hear that the surgery is over and he is recovering that they will find a bone marrow match and for the entire fmaily and
I would be happy to have my class make cards for this little guy and send him something~

[Alania]

Originally Posted by EmilyBlanche

UPDATE

He just got out of surgery and in recovery. Stable. More info later.

She's tired.

Finally something good!!

[KissysMom]

candle is still burning strong...

[chassiepooh]

Originally Posted by EmilyBlanche

UPDATE

He just got out of surgery and in recovery. Stable. More info later.

She's tired.

Thank you.

[mamagiff]

I came in hoping for an update - thank you! Continued prayers and good thoughts.

[catkin]

More

[momof3boys]

Sheri..still thinking about you and your son. I can't imagine what you are going through. This is a great group of people with lots of prayers going up! Try and get some rest and be as strong as you can.

Emily; thanks for the updates.

[beckyb17]

Prayers and cyber Hugs headed your way!!

[LadyBehir]

I've not registered yet with the bone marrow people, but maybe we could do something like this for him? I'd give him some of mine. Is that an option for him to get from an outside source if his brothers don't match? My FIL donates blood at a place that separates out what cancer patients need - maybe we could all do that also. In addition to the cards. I'd really like to get him a card.

[DiamondDeb]

Originally Posted by EmilyBlanche

UPDATE

He just got out of surgery and in recovery. Stable. More info later.

She's tired.

Thank you! I pray they both have a good night & get lots of rest.

[gentylwind]

Hi folks...late at night here and I am waiting for my sleeping pill to kick in so I can catch a few zzzs before the heavy stuff gets moving.

Joseph is in bad shape. Hard to believe just last week he was running around at Peter Piper Pizza happy as you please, celebrating his 12th Bday.

We had a rough day. He got his central line put in and did GREAT through that. Even got him to giggle a little bit because he has this Pikachu that talks for about a half hour when you press its hand...and Joseph was planning to press its hand over and over until the anesthesia put him to sleep...and that way Pikachu would "talk" to the doctors all through his surgery. He thought that was a funny trick to play on the doctors and could not stop giggling about it. It was great to see him smile. Amazing how much a smile can come to mean.

I had my first real break down while he was in surgery. I have been holding it back and I guess since i knew I would not see him for an hour and there was no chance he'd see my red puffy eyes, I went ahead and fell apart for a few minutes. I actually felt a lot better. XH and I are communicating a little better and he is helping to get his GF to understand where I am coming from. I'll try to be more sensitive to her insecurities, but frankly, they are hers to deal with and not much my concern right now.

He has AML. We will have more detailed info next week when the chromosome analysis comes back. A successful bone marrow transplant from one of his brothers gives him a 75% survival statistic...without one or with an unsuccessful one, about 45% statistic. The great thing about statitics is....they don't mean sh*t.

His white blood cells were escalating again tonight. The plan had been to start chemo in the morning but since he was going downhill they went ahead and hooked him up about an hour ago, along with a bunch of other preparatory medications to prevent the nausea, eye infections, etc.

His skin smells funny...his breath....I can smell the cancer. He has NO functioning white blood cells now and no red cells made by his own body. Its all platelets and transfusions.

Thank you everyone who wants to do something. All of your ideas are great. I do not want to post where he is on this public board...those of you who wish to send mail, care packages or whatever, please talk to Emily adn she will help you get it where it needs to go. He is at Medical City of Dallas in the bone marrow transplant unit. He is no longer in the children's ward. He's very restricted as to visitors etc and cannot recieve plants or flowers of any kind nor can he have balloons.

My spirits have been pretty good. The candles lit in some of your avatars has tears in my eyes...you are such precious, precious people. Thank you so much for holding me up. Don't stop. I am going to need it for a LONG time to come. I've only had the one break down and I am trying to take care of myself. its hard. I look up and its 6:00 AM and by the time I look up again its 7:30 at NIGHT. I am having trouble remembering to eat. Not the way I really wanted to weight to come off but when god hands you lemons, you make lemonade (with Splenda of course). Sheri's new So Your Kid Has Cancer Diet. Bound to be a best seller

I love you all more than you know. Any of you are welcome to visit me at the hospital. You will not be able to see Joseph but I can come out to see you and visit a bit. Just make sure its my "shift" (the family is rotating his care somewhat to give me adn Stewart a break) so I get to actually meet and see you. I'd love that. Emily knows where I am at.

Thanks again. More info as it comes. I feel like we are going to the state football championships or something...this pumped up, excited, "Go Go Get 'Em Boys! Yeah!" feeling inside. Chemo...you want to hate it. Its poison. How ironic God then gives you a situation that makes it into a hero for your child. Always feared chemo....

k, pill kicked in....I am falling over, literally! (no laughing). I am staying at my mother's tonight. That should be explanation enough of how much I dont' want to be all alone right now. Whew.

night everyone..I have read every post..and will read all to come. I love it...I love it....I love it. Thanks. Some of you feel very helpless. Know that I, who am right here next to Joseph, feel helpless as well. Use your helplessness to make you more grateful for the healthy people in your life.

Gotta go before I start typing garble.

Love you all. Truly you touch my heart.

[gentylwind]

oh yes

if you donate blood or platelets on his behalf, you have to give his full name, date of birth and what hospital he is in. We will get direct credit from this and not have to pay for it.

Joseph Morrison
DOB: 05/26/93
Medical City of Dallas
Diagnosis: AML

[Gunner]

Sheri,

You amaze me

Please know once again that you and your family are in my thoughts. So glad that our words can help, however much

Thanks for keeping us updated.

[Amy]

you're a tough mom and I'm sure he's a tough boy. (((((sheri and family)))))

[JAL]

Thank you for the update. I am so sorry you and your baby are going through this. Your strength is admirable.

Sending positive thoughts..

Originally Posted by gentylwind

Hi folks...late at night here and I am waiting for my sleeping pill to kick in so I can catch a few zzzs before the heavy stuff gets moving.

Joseph is in bad shape. Hard to believe just last week he was running around at Peter Piper Pizza happy as you please, celebrating his 12th Bday.

We had a rough day. He got his central line put in and did GREAT through that. Even got him to giggle a little bit because he has this Pikachu that talks for about a half hour when you press its hand...and Joseph was planning to press its hand over and over until the anesthesia put him to sleep...and that way Pikachu would "talk" to the doctors all through his surgery. He thought that was a funny trick to play on the doctors and could not stop giggling about it. It was great to see him smile. Amazing how much a smile can come to mean.

I had my first real break down while he was in surgery. I have been holding it back and I guess since i knew I would not see him for an hour and there was no chance he'd see my red puffy eyes, I went ahead and fell apart for a few minutes. I actually felt a lot better. XH and I are communicating a little better and he is helping to get his GF to understand where I am coming from. I'll try to be more sensitive to her insecurities, but frankly, they are hers to deal with and not much my concern right now.

He has AML. We will have more detailed info next week when the chromosome analysis comes back. A successful bone marrow transplant from one of his brothers gives him a 75% survival statistic...without one or with an unsuccessful one, about 45% statistic. The great thing about statitics is....they don't mean sh*t.

His white blood cells were escalating again tonight. The plan had been to start chemo in the morning but since he was going downhill they went ahead and hooked him up about an hour ago, along with a bunch of other preparatory medications to prevent the nausea, eye infections, etc.

His skin smells funny...his breath....I can smell the cancer. He has NO functioning white blood cells now and no red cells made by his own body. Its all platelets and transfusions.

Thank you everyone who wants to do something. All of your ideas are great. I do not want to post where he is on this public board...those of you who wish to send mail, care packages or whatever, please talk to Emily adn she will help you get it where it needs to go. He is at Medical City of Dallas in the bone marrow transplant unit. He is no longer in the children's ward. He's very restricted as to visitors etc and cannot recieve plants or flowers of any kind nor can he have balloons.

My spirits have been pretty good. The candles lit in some of your avatars has tears in my eyes...you are such precious, precious people. Thank you so much for holding me up. Don't stop. I am going to need it for a LONG time to come. I've only had the one break down and I am trying to take care of myself. its hard. I look up and its 6:00 AM and by the time I look up again its 7:30 at NIGHT. I am having trouble remembering to eat. Not the way I really wanted to weight to come off but when god hands you lemons, you make lemonade (with Splenda of course). Sheri's new So Your Kid Has Cancer Diet. Bound to be a best seller

I love you all more than you know. Any of you are welcome to visit me at the hospital. You will not be able to see Joseph but I can come out to see you and visit a bit. Just make sure its my "shift" (the family is rotating his care somewhat to give me adn Stewart a break) so I get to actually meet and see you. I'd love that. Emily knows where I am at.

Thanks again. More info as it comes. I feel like we are going to the state football championships or something...this pumped up, excited, "Go Go Get 'Em Boys! Yeah!" feeling inside. Chemo...you want to hate it. Its poison. How ironic God then gives you a situation that makes it into a hero for your child. Always feared chemo....

k, pill kicked in....I am falling over, literally! (no laughing). I am staying at my mother's tonight. That should be explanation enough of how much I dont' want to be all alone right now. Whew.

night everyone..I have read every post..and will read all to come. I love it...I love it....I love it. Thanks. Some of you feel very helpless. Know that I, who am right here next to Joseph, feel helpless as well. Use your helplessness to make you more grateful for the healthy people in your life.

Gotta go before I start typing garble.

Love you all. Truly you touch my heart.

[BluOrchid2]

I'm so, so sorry that you and your little guy are having to go through this. I cannot imagine how terribly hard it is.

[CaliforniaGirl]

Sheri

You just amaze me. Cancer cannot shatter your hope, silence your courage or corrode your faith. I hope tomorrow brings new and promising opportunity for Joseph. Stay strong! You're on my mind and in my thoughts.

Originally Posted by gentylwind

He got his central line put in and did GREAT through that.

GREAT!

[Groovycadreamr]

Keeping your family in my prayers!!!

[Amy]

more prayers before bed for all of you......strength for your little one and comfort for you.

[Abbey32]

Stay strong and positive. This just breaks my heart....I have a son his age...and everytime I look at him, I think of your son Sheri. More prayers coming your way.

[Just Martha]

Sheri, I hope you got a good rest. Jospeh and your family are in my prayers.

[kip]

All of you are still in my thoughts. May today be better for Joseph.