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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2014 5:32:12 GMT
My heart goes out to my friend. His sweet seven year old daughter has cancer. She just recently lost all of her hair. He keeps posting pictures to keep us updated. They seem to be financially well off. I am pretty sure he has good insurance and I wouldn't have that much money right now to contribute anyway. I am going to make her some crocheted shakey socks. I like to call them princess socks. I wanted to add a few more things to the package. I know she loves Barbies like just about any other little girl. I can't crochet anything else though except shakey socks. What else could I make or do for her that would be fun? Would a little girl that age like scrapbook stuff like stickers and stuff? What if I made some fun paper dolls? Would they allow it in her room? She ran a high fever yesterday but they brought it down with platelets and a transfusion of red blood cells. I don't know if that was treatment for the fever or if that just happened. Either way my heart breaks for this little girl. She doesn't live in my state so I can't go visit. I doubt I would be able to right now anyway.
So wise refupeas what can I do? What kind of care package could I put together that she would be allowed? Should I call the hospital and ask them?
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luvnlifelady
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Post by luvnlifelady on Jul 11, 2014 6:05:48 GMT
My niece is 8 and has an Ipod Touch. Does this little girl? If so, you could get her an Itunes gift card to buy some songs for apps. Even $10 would be a fun thing for her.
Any hard candies she likes? Does she like to color? If so, maybe some new markers or coloring books?
You are thoughtful to think of her.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2014 6:22:14 GMT
My niece is 8 and has an Ipod Touch. Does this little girl? If so, you could get her an Itunes gift card to buy some songs for apps. Even $10 would be a fun thing for her. Any hard candies she likes? Does she like to color? If so, maybe some new markers or coloring books? You are thoughtful to think of her. Those are great ideas. I will ask her dad. I just hate seeing little ones hurt. I hate seeing ANYONE hurt but especially little ones. It breaks my heart. Cancer sucks!
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Post by craftykitten on Jul 11, 2014 7:35:11 GMT
You are very sweet to think of them. When I was having my own treatment I found it very hard to concentrate - so I'd suggest things that are easy, like stickers and colouring books (scrapbook stuff would be perfect). Also - does she have any siblings? If she does, it would be lovely to include a little something for them because they will be struggling too.
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Alyse
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Post by Alyse on Jul 12, 2014 1:55:17 GMT
I know too many children with cancer...what kind of does she have? Leukemia? Neuroblastoma? Whichever it is, the treatment is harsh, not just on the child, but on the parents. It sucks.
A friend's daughter who had cancer loved doing anything related to arts and crafts. It kept her mind stimulated, especially when she was kept in isolation due to no immune system. I'm sure scrapbooking stickers and things like that would be welcomed!
I will pray for this sweet little girl...
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Post by 14u14me on Jul 12, 2014 2:30:23 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2014 2:34:34 GMT
I know too many children with cancer...what kind of does she have? Leukemia? Neuroblastoma? Whichever it is, the treatment is harsh, not just on the child, but on the parents. It sucks. A friend's daughter who had cancer loved doing anything related to arts and crafts. It kept her mind stimulated, especially when she was kept in isolation due to no immune system. I'm sure scrapbooking stickers and things like that would be welcomed! I will pray for this sweet little girl... Thanks for praying for her. Her name is Emma. She has leukemia.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2014 2:35:26 GMT
I will pass these along to her dad. Thanks so much!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2014 2:36:11 GMT
You are very sweet to think of them. When I was having my own treatment I found it very hard to concentrate - so I'd suggest things that are easy, like stickers and colouring books (scrapbook stuff would be perfect). Also - does she have any siblings? If she does, it would be lovely to include a little something for them because they will be struggling too. She does have siblings. That is a great idea to do something special for them. I am sorry you went through it. Are you in remission?
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Post by craftykitten on Jul 12, 2014 12:20:08 GMT
You are very sweet to think of them. When I was having my own treatment I found it very hard to concentrate - so I'd suggest things that are easy, like stickers and colouring books (scrapbook stuff would be perfect). Also - does she have any siblings? If she does, it would be lovely to include a little something for them because they will be struggling too. She does have siblings. That is a great idea to do something special for them. I am sorry you went through it. Are you in remission? Thank you, yes I am now. Hopefully this little girl will come through too
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2014 17:55:45 GMT
She does have siblings. That is a great idea to do something special for them. I am sorry you went through it. Are you in remission? Thank you, yes I am now. Hopefully this little girl will come through too I hope you stay in remission!
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