flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Sept 29, 2016 20:35:48 GMT
Update 2-10-17
P passed away last night in Houston. Everyone is devastated. His wife was called down Sunday so she at least was able to be with him. Please pray for her and those 6 precious children. The town they live in is small (500ish, if even that) and very tight-knit, so this affects the whole community.
Thank you.
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I found out a few days ago that an acquaintance (P) has stage 4 kidney cancer. He has mets in his chest cavity, spine, ribs & lung. Two biggest tumors are baseball-sized. He didn't even know he was ill, just thought he'd pulled his back & was having trouble working the kinks out. Finally went to the doctor and BAM. Life as he knew it was gone.
Heartbreaking under any circumstances, right?
P is around 40 and has 4 young children. His wife, J, is due with twin boys in a couple of weeks (so really, any time). There is an anticipated problem with one of the twins. I'm not sure what that is, just that they are monitoring very closely.
I just. Can't. Imagine.
Is there room on the prayer list for them?
I also want to mention that he left yesterday for Houston, where dazeepetals works. I'm told he's in the best hands possible. |
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Post by Linda on Sept 29, 2016 20:36:29 GMT
prayers for P. and for his wife and children, especially the twins
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Post by mellowyellow on Sept 29, 2016 20:37:18 GMT
Oh gosh..that is just awful! I'm so sorry. Definite prayers for the whole family!
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Sept 29, 2016 20:38:31 GMT
Oh my, when it rains it pours!
Prayers for them, they must surely be in shock. That's a lot to deal with at once.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2016 20:40:14 GMT
That is truly heartbreaking. So awful. I'm so sorry.
Of course, this family will be added to my prayers.
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Post by anonrefugee on Sept 29, 2016 20:41:52 GMT
Dear God.
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Sept 29, 2016 20:52:57 GMT
They do both come from rather large families, so there will be a good support system for them. I believe some siblings went to Houston with him since his wife can't travel. Their employer is also generous and is currently in a battle as well, so hopefully they will be taken care of in that regard.
Your prayers are very much appreciated. My heart is just so heavy for all of these diagnoses. |
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Post by KikiPea on Sept 29, 2016 22:07:50 GMT
How awful! Prayers going up for P and his precious family.
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Post by Lexica on Sept 29, 2016 22:15:12 GMT
I'm so sorry your friend is dealing with this. To hear you have stage 4 cancer when you thought you just had a minor back issue had to have been horribly shocking for their family. They will be in my prayers and I so hope that his medical team is top notch and can turn this around into remission for him. Please let us know how he is progressing when you can.
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Post by jenjie on Sept 29, 2016 22:24:20 GMT
😔 I'm so sorry. I'll pray.
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Post by flanz on Sept 29, 2016 22:51:18 GMT
That poor family! Prayers said.
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Post by leftturnonly on Sept 29, 2016 23:04:57 GMT
I also want to mention that he left yesterday for Houston, where dazeepetals works. I'm told he's in the best hands possible. They do both come from rather large families, so there will be a good support system for them. I believe some siblings went to Houston with him since his wife can't travel. Their employer is also generous and is currently in a battle as well, so hopefully they will be taken care of in that regard. Lifting them up in prayer. Such a sad time for your friend and his family.  MD Anderson is one of the top places in the world for him to be. |
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Post by dazeepetals on Sept 29, 2016 23:14:18 GMT
I found out a few days ago that an acquaintance (P) has stage 4 kidney cancer. He has mets in his chest cavity, spine, ribs & lung. Two biggest tumors are baseball-sized. He didn't even know he was ill, just thought he'd pulled his back & was having trouble working the kinks out. Finally went to the doctor and BAM. Life as he knew it was gone.
Heartbreaking under any circumstances, right?
P is around 40 and has 4 young children. His wife, J, is due with twin boys in a couple of weeks (so really, any time). There is an anticipated problem with one of the twins. I'm not sure what that is, just that they are monitoring very closely.
I just. Can't. Imagine.
Is there room on the prayer list for them?
I also want to mention that he left yesterday for Houston, where dazeepetals works. I'm told he's in the best hands possible. I'm so sorry to hear that. I've worked with cancer, Leukemia specifically, for over 9 years down here. It's not an easy job, but can be very rewarding. However, when cancer hits you on a personal level it's a different ballgame. Trust me, I know. My mom is fighting, and losing, brain cancer. She's finally (after months of pleading) coming down here to hear her options. MD Anderson is a remarkable place. It's hard seeing other hospitals when I've been spoiled by the top notch care that I see delivered here everyday. Your friends husband will be in good hands down here!! |
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Post by Zee on Sept 29, 2016 23:45:33 GMT
How awful...prayers/good thoughts sent. His poor wife  |
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Post by anniefb on Sept 30, 2016 0:00:41 GMT
I'm so sorry. Saying prayers for P and his family.
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Post by shirleyujest46 on Sept 30, 2016 0:31:00 GMT
prayers and healing thoughts for all.
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Post by Really Red on Sept 30, 2016 0:56:56 GMT
That is truly heartbreaking. Who would expect that at 40? I hope he is one of the lucky ones. Many good thoughts headed his and his family's way.
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FurryP
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Post by FurryP on Sept 30, 2016 1:16:20 GMT
Absolutely there is room on the prayers list! Just wish it wasn't necessary. I wish their family the best.  |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Sept 30, 2016 2:04:04 GMT
There is always room on the prayer list.
You can count on prayers being said from me.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 30, 2016 4:38:31 GMT
Absolutely. Prayers going up for your friend and his family. I can't even fathom how overwhelming that must be for them. |
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Sept 30, 2016 4:51:30 GMT
I'm sorry to read this about your friend. Prayers said.
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Post by zella on Sept 30, 2016 5:28:29 GMT
I've been having so much trouble with how cruel life is. Here is another example. I hope that he doesn't undergo treatments that make him more ill. My experiences with my sister have made me even more wary of chemo and radiation treatments than I already was. I hope he will get to meet his twins.
This is just so horrible on so many levels. Awful.
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Post by destined2bmom on Sept 30, 2016 10:56:51 GMT
I am definitely sending prayers to this poor family.
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Post by scrappintoee on Sept 30, 2016 10:59:41 GMT
Wow, what a horribly sad situation for them!!!  Lots of prayers going up! It always blows my mind how some people have very difficult/ tragic/sad things happening all at once !!! |
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Post by terri on Sept 30, 2016 11:40:15 GMT
I'm so sorry for your friend. Will keep him and his family in my prayers.
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Post by mikklynn on Sept 30, 2016 12:33:36 GMT
I found out a few days ago that an acquaintance (P) has stage 4 kidney cancer. He has mets in his chest cavity, spine, ribs & lung. Two biggest tumors are baseball-sized. He didn't even know he was ill, just thought he'd pulled his back & was having trouble working the kinks out. Finally went to the doctor and BAM. Life as he knew it was gone.
Heartbreaking under any circumstances, right?
P is around 40 and has 4 young children. His wife, J, is due with twin boys in a couple of weeks (so really, any time). There is an anticipated problem with one of the twins. I'm not sure what that is, just that they are monitoring very closely.
I just. Can't. Imagine.
Is there room on the prayer list for them?
I also want to mention that he left yesterday for Houston, where dazeepetals works. I'm told he's in the best hands possible. I'm so sorry. DH was diagnosed with stage IV kidney cancer 9-1/2 years ago. There are some real advances in the treatment of renal cancer recently. It sounds like he may be going to MD Anderson, which is great. Pray that the new immunotherapy treatments will work for him. |
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Post by scrappert on Sept 30, 2016 12:40:54 GMT
Oh my, how horrible. Prayers to the whole family.
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Post by kristi521 on Sept 30, 2016 12:46:28 GMT
Oh no! My heart is breaking for one your friend and his family are going through right now. They are in my prayers!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Sept 30, 2016 12:51:15 GMT
I can most certainly add him to my prayers list. Hugs. This is just so sad.
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Post by Patter on Sept 30, 2016 12:55:40 GMT
Truly heartbreaking!! I cannot imagine. I don't like to say I hate many things but I hate cancer. I ache for his family!! Prayers for all!
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Lots of prayers going up!
