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Please keep Chance in your thoughts and prayers (2 Viewers)

My sincerest condolences to you, Chance, and your entire family. If miracles can happen, may it happen here. And may you all still have the most fulfilling time with what time is left and I hope he remains as comfortable as can be. So very, very sorry.....

 
BB, I just read this with my wife sitting here on the couch. She's crying; I'm choking it back. I'm so sorry man -- all the thoughts and prayers in the world for Chance, and for you, and the rest of your family. Hang in there, brother.

 
I can't even imagine and it's hard to have the right words for something like this. All I can say is I am very sorry to hear and my thoughts are with you.

 
That's horrible. So sorry. Thoughts and prayers and like someone suggested, don't be afraid of professional help if/when it gets too hard to handle on your own.

No kids, but I can't imagine. :(

 
Thank you all so much for your kind words of support. It means a lot, and reading through this thread does give me comfort, which is very much in short supply these days. For that, I will be forever grateful to you all.

And to answer a couple questions, Chance is 13 years old. He was 12 when he was initially diagnosed. As for what you all can do, please just continue praying, sending good vibes, keeping Chance in your thoughts.

 
bigbottom said:
Thank you all so much for your kind words of support. It means a lot, and reading through this thread does give me comfort, which is very much in short supply these days. For that, I will be forever grateful to you all.

And to answer a couple questions, Chance is 13 years old. He was 12 when he was initially diagnosed. As for what you all can do, please just continue praying, sending good vibes, keeping Chance in your thoughts.
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For whatever reason, I was thinking Chance was younger than this. Chance is actually only a year younger than my oldest. Again I don't pretend to have any wisdom to share, but this has to be tough. I sincerely wish you and your family the best.

 
TheWalkmen said:
In another thread, BB states that Andre Johnson and JJ Watt are Chance's two favorite players, so he is obviously a Texans fan. Does anyone know anyone who knows anyone affiliated with the organization? Can we used linkedin to try to contact someone in the organization to give the kid a great day of football (great tix/maybe meet some players/etc). If that doesn't work surely we could pool together some $$ to buy some great seats. Just some thoughts on a fun activity the FFA could realistically put together.

Hoping for a miracle for you.
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This is also a very good idea- maybe some of the staff at FBG has contacts with the Texans?

 
BB, just another anonymous message board guy here but you are clearly one hell of a man and your son couldn't ask for a better father. Just know that we are all praying for your family and that you and Chase are two very loved people who inspire all of us.

 
timschochet said:
TheWalkmen said:
In another thread, BB states that Andre Johnson and JJ Watt are Chance's two favorite players, so he is obviously a Texans fan. Does anyone know anyone who knows anyone affiliated with the organization? Can we used linkedin to try to contact someone in the organization to give the kid a great day of football (great tix/maybe meet some players/etc). If that doesn't work surely we could pool together some $$ to buy some great seats. Just some thoughts on a fun activity the FFA could realistically put together.

Hoping for a miracle for you.
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This is also a very good idea- maybe some of the staff at FBG has contacts with the Texans?
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Great idea, I have to think we have the resources among this crew to make something like this happen.

 
You guys are really thoughtful. This Sunday, we are having an open house at our place for the Texans/Seattle game. A bunch of our friends and Chance's buddies are coming over to visit him. It will be a great time for him to see everyone. So actually going to the game is not in the cards, and we really don't know what his condition will be two weeks later for the next home game. But thanks so much for thinking of him.

 
If it turns out that Chance is unable to go to a game in the future due to his condition, maybe one of his favorite players from the Texans could come to visit him. I'm betting that there are PR people who work for the Texans who set up this sort of thing. It would be up to you to contact them, BB, or if you want, you could PM someone here your information and one of us could contact them. There's also the possibility that someone on the staff at FBG has direct contacts with the Texans and it could be done that way.

 
Wow, absolutely devastating news. You've always been such a stand-up guy in these forums BB that it makes me sad that these things always seem to happen to the best people. With two young toddlers of my own it is my worst nightmare to have them in a situation like Chance's. As hard as it is, try to stay optimistic, and above all enjoy whatever time you can with him to the absolute fullest. I'm seriously getting all choked up right now. :(

 
BB, I'm so sorry about the recent diagnosis. Life can be beautiful, and in the blink of an eye be so cruel. I wish I were some mystic healer, and I could heal your son. I wish I were a big wave that could wash away your pain, and send it out to sea. I will say a prayer for Chance, you, and your family. I will send good vibes. I will dream hopeful dreams for you, although I have insomnia sometimes, so that one might be sporadic. Be kind to yourself, and let yourself be angry and break down. You need that release and cleanse. You will find strength, and it may even come from Chance sometimes. Stay tuned in to what he wants. Peace, prayers, hope, strength, comfort, and love to you, BB. :heart:

 
#### BB. Praying hard in the bentley house.

And if you'll PM me your name and cell # I will make it my mission to find someone at the Texans to get in touch with Chance by Monday.

 
So sorry and sad to read this.

You're all in my T&P. Continue to stay by your son's side, and with your family and keep fighting.

 
I am sitting here at work, barely able to hold it together.

My deepest sympathy go to Chance, and your family. Stay strong.

Parm

 
BB, you are an awesome person, and obviously nothing posted on here can help you, your son & family as much as we all wish it could. You are very loved through this place and I know many people here care about your son because of you. It's obvious that you are a great person and your son is very fortunate to have you as a father. Hopefully thoughts like those are helpful in some small way in a time like this, I can't even imagine what could help. I'm not really sure what to say, just hope you know that I care and others here do as well.

Go Texans.

 
So sorry to hear this. This has to be your worst nightmare. Sending prayers to you and your family. I pray for some miracle for Chance.

 
BB, you are such a good dude. Chance is so fortunate to have a father role model like you. Everyday life has such a way of making people take things for granted and lose sight of what's truly important. And times like these put things into a much very different perspective. My best to you and all involved.

 
I have unfortunately seen many good families go through unfathomably tough situations with their children. I have been privileged to see the inspiring strength and love those children and families share through those times.

It's easy to see from your past updates how strong and loving your family has been and how strong Chance has been in his fight. Have no doubt that you and he will continue to be.

Our very best thoughts for peace and continued strength for your family.

 
I just cannot find the words that could even begin to ease a time like this for your family.

If nature had any "unwritten" laws, one would have to be that a parent would never see his child suffer.

I just cannot imagine seeing my child in a situation such as this...it really brings our minor problems into perspective.

Everything else seem so trivial.

Stay strong for him....like I'm sure he's staying strong for you.

God bless your family.

 
I am so sorry BB. I'm praying for healing of Chance's body and for peace and comfort for you and your whole family. With 2 boys of my own this is the worst case scenario. I am so sorry.

 
Thank you again everyone. Some of you may be familiar with CarePages, a website so families can provide friends and extended family with status updates on their loved one's condition. I went back to read the CarePage update I wrote back in June when the initial scans came back clear. Even though today is very different than that day, the sentiment still holds. Thought I might share it here. Perhaps you all might be able to take something from it.

June 18 is an important date on Chances journey with cancer. Earlier today, Chance had bloodwork performed to test for the tumor markers (AFP), as well as a full brain and spine MRI. These are the first tests and scans since he was discharged from the hospital following his high dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplant to determine whether the treatments had the desired effect on the cancer cells in his body. Thankfully, today was a day filled with good news. The AFP levels came back in the normal range, and the scans were clear! Also, Chance has recovered sufficiently from his treatments that they stopped the IV nutrition and the vascular team came and removed his PICC line. A couple more days and Chance will be able to swim again! It was a long day at TCH, and we'll be back again for more scans and tests in a few months, but we couldn't be happier about how things went today.

June 18 is also important for another reason. One year ago today, we received the diagnosis that changed our lives forever. But, as devastating as the news was when we received it, and as challenging as the days have been since, we couldnt have predicted all the ways in which our lives would be changed. Our family is stronger than it has ever been. Our love for each other has reached depths previously unknown to us. We have a newfound appreciation for life's joys, and we embrace each and every day as a blessing. Perspective can often be an elusive thing, but once you find it (or it finds you), it is valuable beyond measure. Looking back on this past year, we cannot put into words how moved we have been by the boundless love and unwavering support of all our family, friends and caregivers. It has been a truly remarkable experience. And when we look into Chance's eyes and see that trademark good humor and happiness mixed with steadfast strength, courage and resolve, we know that he has been lifted up and steadied by the community that has rallied around him. He is an inspiration to us every day, as are all of you. We face the future with an acute awareness and understanding that we can never know what it holds for us, but we are nevertheless filled with hope and love, for each other and for all of you. May God bless and keep you all.

 
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Beautiful sentiments, BB.

My heart is still so heavy from reading this thread last night. You're in our thoughts.

 
gianmarco said:
My sincerest condolences to you, Chance, and your entire family. If miracles can happen, may it happen here. And may you all still have the most fulfilling time with what time is left and I hope he remains as comfortable as can be. So very, very sorry.....
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bentley said:
#### BB. Praying hard in the bentley house.

And if you'll PM me your name and cell # I will make it my mission to find someone at the Texans to get in touch with Chance by Monday.
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Nice! I'm sure if they knew, they would happily accomodate the BB family! Prayers this can happen!

 
Thoughts, prayers, wishes coming y'all's way in a torrent...so sorry to hear that. Can't imagine how tough things must be now and I just hope you find the strength, as you said, to be there for him and your family.

 
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