Sunday, June 21, 2020

Leukemia

So this week did not go the way I expected.  I had mentioned last week that my 10 year old wasn’t feeling well but I felt kind of silly being worried because none of his symptoms were a particularly big deal.  Well long story short he was diagnosed with Leukemia at the end of the week.  I’m writing and saying the word a lot just to try and make it seem real and not like my super healthy kid who never even had a sick doctor visit wandered into a nightmare.  As I’m writing this we are on our way to St Jude Hospital in Memphis.  I don’t know what will happen though in terms of prognosis everything looks positive.  I’m not sure what my online time will look like.  Obviously while I love this blog and all of you it’s at the bottom of my priority list.  I have a lot of posts scheduled and will be checking my email so any comments or messages would be a nice distraction.  I wouldn’t be shocked if I’m still reviewing some just for a mental break and a slight sense of normalcy but I just don’t know.  

My mother will be setting up a Facebook group and I will link it when I know it if anyone is interested in following his treatment.

26 comments:

  1. Oh gosh Katherine. I am so sorry. May the Lord be with you all and I do hope that the doctors can find a solution for you.

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  2. Oh wow...I am so sorry to hear this! But you said he has a good prognosis so that's encouraging, right? Add me to the list of people praying for you and your family.

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  3. I have a very cool book to send your son, mine bought it when we vacationed in England when he was 10, I know he will love it.

    Keeping you & your family in my thoughts all the time. Glad the prognosis is good.
    Tina
    xo

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  4. Katherine, just know that I am keeping all of you in my prayers and will continue to do so. St. Jude is a wonderful hospital and hoping that they can help your little one. So sorry that he will have to go through this, but many good wishes and healing thoughts coming across the miles to him. You take care and get rest for yourself. Big hugs.

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  5. I'm so sorry to hear your news Katherine. It sounds like they caught it early and hopefully they get started on treatment really soon. You'll all be in my thoughts in the weeks ahead.

    Take care *hugs*

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  6. Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this. What a scary diagnosis. I will definitely keep you and your family in my prayers. Hugs!

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  7. So sorry to hear that. What a challenge to be facing into. Shell shocked I bet. Will b sending many good thoughts and prayers and know you are being held. I know my sister has seen her grandson through this - not easy but successful.

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  8. *Hugs.* Sorry this happened. I hope he gets better quickly!

    Aj @ Read All The Things!

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  9. Oh, Katherine... I'm so sorry this is happening, but thankful the prognosis is good. You are all in my prayers. Hugs.

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  10. I am so sorry to hear this! Hopefully some of the available treatments will work out well for him. Sending positive energy!

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  11. Oh, Katherine! Big hugs for you, your son, and your husband. Hoping for the best. Don't worry about the blog, we'll be here.

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  12. Oh no, I am so sorry to here about this. Your family will be in my prayers. We will all be here for you! *hugs*

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  13. I am so sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with your family. St. Jude's is the place to be, its a great hospital. Sending you good thoughts.

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  14. I'll keep you all in my prayers and so sorry to hear this.

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  15. Will be keeping your family in my thoughts and sending only the most positive thoughts your way. Do whatever feels right for you 💕

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  16. Oh Katherine, I am so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for your family. I am so sorry that your son and your family is going through this and I will be keeping all of your in my thoughts.

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  17. As a mom, my heart cries for you. I'll keep your son in my prayers, and your family too. (((HUGS)))

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  18. I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending prayers your way!

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  19. I'm so sorry to hear this! Know that I'm sending prayers. I'd love to know the Facebook link. It's totally understandable if you neglect your blog. I also have a 10 year old son. Hang in there. We're all rooting for you nd your family.

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  20. Oh my, Katherine - I'm so sorry to hear this news. I can't even imagine what you are all going through right now. I will be keeping you & your family in thoughts.

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  21. For the past few days you kept popping up in my head, and I've been meaning to come over to visit. I don't know if you believe in this sort of thing, but the message was so strong, and now I see why. I'm sending lots and lots of prayers up, knowing that God is a Healer. I also pray that you all find peace of mind as you go through all this. I'll keep looking for that Facebook link so I can keep up. Please let me know if you need any help with anything. I'm here. Sending many BIG Hugs, RO

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  22. I am so sorry, Katheriine. You've been through so much this year. My prayers to Tornado and you and your husband. I know it cannot be easy. Keep us posted, please. Many hugs coming your way.

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  23. I am sorry to hear about Tornado's diagnosis. I will send healing thoughts his way. Please keep us update when you can.

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  24. Oh my goodness, I am so sorry. What a shocking diagnosis. Sending a big hug to you, Mama. I will keep Tornado in my thoughts.

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  25. I am so sorry to hear about your son, Katherine. Thinking of him, you and your family. Wishing him all the best.

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