Prayers...

In April, 2010, when Andrew was 2 1/2, a tumor was discovered behind his eye. The tumor was removed, but it was found to be an aggressive cancer. He endured seven months of chemo and six weeks radiation. In December of 2010, the day after his last treatment, he was rushed to the ER with an almost fatal bacterial infection. He survived.

He is now seven-years-old!! I don't visit here much, because during the ordeal, this is where I dumped everything--my rage, my fear, my sadness, my ugly, my hope, my everything. But I want all of you who supported and prayed for us to hear his updates. You helped me survive, and I am deeply thankful. Every once in awhile, I will check in to let you know how he's doing. Please continue to pray that cancer will never return to his body. Thank you.


Monday, April 19, 2010

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Hey there all.  Just received bad news that my youngest has some kind of tumor behind his eye.  Completely shocking.  We don't know the details yet, what kind of tumor it is, etc.  But there will obviously have to be some kind of invasive and/or difficult treatment involved.  Probably won't be on here much for a while as I will obviously be pre-occupied. 
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  1. T.J.April 19, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Oh Julie, sending you so much love and support. I'll be praying, praying, praying for your little guy. XOXO

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  2. SabrinaApril 19, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Julie, I am SO upset to hear this. Please know that I am thinking of you, your husband and little ones during this rough patch. Praying for you all and sending BIG hugs from IL to AZ!

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  3. Michelle PixieApril 19, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Oh Julie, I am so sorry to hear this. Please know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and sending love your way!

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  4. koreen (aka: winn)April 19, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  5. hallee@halleethehomemaker.comApril 19, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I will keep you and your son in my prayers.

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  6. MichelleApril 19, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    praying for you all

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  7. AnonymousApril 19, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    I will be holding your family in my prayers.

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  8. ColleenApril 19, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    So sorry. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. HUGS!

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  9. AnonymousApril 19, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Julie! I was just visiting this morning and learning about you and your boys! Please know ou have fellow mamas thinking of you and praying for the best of news in this situation!

    Lee

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  10. Corinne CunninghamApril 19, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Oh Julie... am sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.

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  11. ChelseyApril 19, 2010 at 9:55 PM

    Julie, I'm so sorry. I will be praying for you, the whole family and your son for peace and healing.

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  12. Caitlin @ Pacifier In My PocketApril 20, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Oh I am so sorry. I will keep you in my thoughts.

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  13. Alex@LateEnoughApril 21, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Oh my! Prayers coming your way. And I know that we don't know each other but my husband is a pediatrician (and I studied to be one but now am a SAHM) so if we can be helpful, lmk! alex@lateenough.com

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  14. Kelli @ writing the wavesApril 22, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Oh no...poor little guy. I hope they can treat it quickly and that all goes smoothly. Thinking of you. Keep us posted when you can.

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  15. ColleenApril 23, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Thought of you today and wanted you to know. I'm still praying that all goes well and the doctors have helpful and hopeful answers for you.

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  16. Honey MommyApril 23, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    That is so scary! Here's sending some hope and health your way.

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  17. T.J.April 26, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Continuing to carry you in my thoughts, stay strong.

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  18. Amber DMay 6, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    My husbands story started a lot like your sons. I'm praying for you and am so sorry you have to go through this. I'm sure you have lots of family and friends to talk to but if you need an outside ear just give me a hollar.

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  19. UnknownMay 6, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Sent your way via Folding Laundry...although I feel like maybe I have been here before...? Anyway, my 3 year old has cancer as well. If you need someone to talk to or would like some helpful links, feel free to contact me: manicmotherme@gmail.xom

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  20. JenMay 11, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Found you through Wacky Mommy and I am so so sad reading your story. Your family is beautiful, and you are in my thoughts. Your story hits me in a place that I don't like to go often. That place of not being able to keep my children well.

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  21. juliannahJune 10, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    I first visited via Folding Laundry. My Granddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 4. She endured 2 yrs of chemo and other treatments. She is now a 9 yr old survivor. Hang in there and I will pray for your son and all of your family.

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