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Post by missfrenchjessica on Apr 13, 2016 21:44:31 GMT
because it was for one of my students who is 13 years old and will die of osteosarcoma.  He is the sweetest, smartest, kindest, gentile-ist kids you'd ever have the pleasure to meet. He and his family found out late last week that despite all their efforts, the osteoscarcoma (which I realize I'm spelling incorrectly) has returned after being in remission for six months and they have exhausted all the possible treatments and clinical trials. He's had a rough six months since starting the new school year. All the treatments, the loss of his right lower leg, malnutrition, you name it, he's gone through it. My heart aches for his family. I taught his older sister and love this family so much. I just can't imagine the agony they are going through knowing that it's over. They fought the good fight, but they've lost the war. I just needed to get it out there. I can't stop thinking about my two healthy, active 12 year old boys and thinking "By the grace of God go I". It can happen to anyone and it happened to the least deserving child I know. Hold your babies close. Cancer sucks! |
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Post by laurasw on Apr 13, 2016 21:48:40 GMT
Wow....I'm so sorry. Cancer does suck!
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Post by psiluvu on Apr 13, 2016 21:50:23 GMT
There are no words for situations like that. Hugs to you and positive thoughts to your students family.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 21:52:36 GMT
How terribly sad. Hugs and prayers for you and for this dear child and his family.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Apr 13, 2016 21:53:31 GMT
I'm sorry  |
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Post by missfrenchjessica on Apr 13, 2016 21:59:45 GMT
It really does suck. So badly. I was speaking with his mom at the beginning of the year. He was in remission and I was excited hoping I could take him to Quebec City with us this year (we do the trip every 2 years). She was really hopeful he could come as he had been in remission. Unfortunately, next week I'll be in Quebec City with 89 students and he'll be in hospice.   I just can't imagine it. I only hope that the money donated helps with his care. His mom's insurance won't cover one of the medications he needs to keep him comfortable and out of pain while in hospice. The GoFundMe was set up for that and living expenses. I only wish I had enough money to buy him a clean bill of health.  |
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Post by papersilly on Apr 13, 2016 22:17:49 GMT
I think the only thing more devastating than getting a cancer diagnosis is finding out there is no further possible treatment. I'm sad for your student.
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Post by cawoman on Apr 13, 2016 22:23:26 GMT
What a sad story. Poor little guy. Very sorry.
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Post by peabay on Apr 13, 2016 22:34:33 GMT
We just lost a 15 year old in our school to osteosarcoma. It's just heartbreaking. I'm sorry you have to go through this too.
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Post by AnotherPea on Apr 13, 2016 22:49:05 GMT
I'm so sorry
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Post by freecharlie on Apr 13, 2016 22:51:07 GMT
I have tears in my eyes. It is devastating when a child suffers and is so ill.
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Post by destined2bmom on Apr 13, 2016 22:51:33 GMT
How very sad and so heartbreaking! I am so sorry. Hugs.
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Post by lucyg on Apr 13, 2016 23:18:31 GMT
I'm very sorry, and now you made me cry. My heart hurts for that poor boy and his family. |
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Post by CarolT on Apr 13, 2016 23:32:22 GMT
I'm so sorry |
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Post by maurchclt on Apr 14, 2016 0:17:56 GMT
How awful, I'm so sorry.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 14, 2016 0:18:41 GMT
I'm so so sorry. You have peamail. Praying for this family.
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Post by caro on Apr 14, 2016 0:19:21 GMT
I am so sorry. I just found out a friend's little boy is starting his journey with Ewing's Sarcoma. It sucks.
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Post by J u l e e on Apr 14, 2016 0:27:13 GMT
I am so SO sorry! It's heartbreaking. I wish I could give you a hug.
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Post by gailoh on Apr 14, 2016 0:37:29 GMT
I am so sorry to hear this and feel right there for you....prayers and hugs to him his family and you...I hate cancer, it took my sister too...
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Post by Really Red on Apr 14, 2016 0:40:34 GMT
I'm so very sorry to hear this
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Post by TankTop on Apr 14, 2016 0:43:35 GMT
I am so sorry.
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Post by missfrenchjessica on Apr 14, 2016 0:46:53 GMT
Thanks everyone.
It's just a sad situation all around.
I appreciate all the good thoughts and prayers for my wonderful student.
I take comfort in your kind words. I hope I can be there for his friends who I teach. I just know that this is going to crush them. He's supposed to attend one of their Bar Mitzvahs next month. I hope he's well enough to attend.
Thank you all, again.
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Apr 14, 2016 1:14:32 GMT
I'm so sorry. |
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Post by auntkelly on Apr 14, 2016 1:17:32 GMT
I'm so sorry. I will say prayers.
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Post by shescrafty on Apr 14, 2016 1:30:16 GMT
I am so sorry for that sweet child and his family. Another dad we met at the hospital also had a daughter that went home on hospice care and passed away a few weeks before Phoebe. Before we all left the hospital he said that when he saw other kids leave the hospital he always assumed that they were going home because they were getting better, but that is just not the case,
Peace and strength to him, his family, and all who love him.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 14, 2016 3:40:14 GMT
I am so very sorry for everyone whose lives your student has touched. It sounds like he's someone really special. |
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Post by tanya2 on Apr 14, 2016 3:53:28 GMT
thats just heartbreaking! i'm so sorry
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Post by Anita on Apr 14, 2016 4:05:38 GMT
Cancer is the worst. I'm so sorry.
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Post by AllieC on Apr 14, 2016 4:33:05 GMT
I'm so sorry, cancer just sucks. Sending strength to that lovely young man and his family.
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Post by perumbula on Apr 14, 2016 4:39:00 GMT
This is the disease that took my dd's best friend's mother. It's evil. I'm so sorry for that young man and his family. What a horrible thing to go through. |
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