Trying to stay positive... (1 Viewer)

[pyite76]

I don't post a ton here, and I've never shared anything remotely personal.  However I am anxious as heck due to some unfortunate news we got recently, and I can't hold it inside any longer.

My daughter is 8 and her best friend has been dealing with health issues.  She was having a hard time going to the bathroom, her appetite was decreasing, she has had pain while walking and specifically in her back.  Tests upon tests upon doctor visits finally revealed an answer.  She has a tumor on her spine.  They've done a brain scan and it is not spread into her brain at all.

It's been so hard to talk to my daughter about this. We want to stay honest but don't want to share too many scary details.  Our families have grown close since they entered kindergarten together, and I am just torn up for the family.  I couldn't even imagine where my head would be if I was in their shoes; my little girl is my everything.  

She is in surgery right now and that's all I can think about.  Praying so hard that the biopsy comes back benign.  If anyone could spread some extra positivity into the cosmos it would be greatly appreciated.  

 

[wikkidpissah]

Just ran upstairs & told me ol Ma - a 94yo novena maCHINE - of the situation and she's got her rosary out. Help is on the way.

 

[Bull Dozier]

Thoprawishes.  Not much more heartbreaking than kids with series health problems.

 

[El Floppo]

oh damn... all my best for your friends and their kid... and for you guys being in a position of support for them.

 

[D in the D]

Good thoughts and positive juju headed your way.

 

[Wrigley]

Really hate hearing these stories

thoughts and positive vibes coming your way

 

[kface]

All the best to you and your friends

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

T&Ps for sure, GB. Tough situation. Hoping for the best. 

 

[tommyGunZ]

Sorry to hear PunchyouintheEye - hope your daughter's friend has a successful surgery and recovery. 

 

[GroveDiesel]

Praying for that little girl. 

My daughter had some health issues (weird blood disorder) that had her in the hematology/oncology unit at a local children's hospital a couple of times. It was heartbreaking to see those kids and their struggling parents. 

Know that just being present or doing little things to help out make a huge difference and mean more than anything you can actually say.

 

[msudaisy26]

Thoughts and prayers heading your way. Stay strong. 

 

[NeverEnough]

Just ran upstairs & told me ol Ma - a 94yo novena maCHINE - of the situation and she's got her rosary out. Help is on the way.

Thoughts & prayers fix everything, right? Oh wait...

OP, I hope kiddo ends up ok & leads a great life.

 

[sublimeone]

Thoughts & prayers fix everything, right? Oh wait...

thanks parrot

 

[ChiefD]

Positive vibes coming to your friends - and your family as well as you all process this. 

With our kids, my wife and I have never shied away from the truth. We always try to give them news, good or bad, as honestly as we can. Usually it leads to more questions, but inevitably we DO talk about life and death and sickness and what it all means. It all sucks, but it is a part of life. 

 

[Hawks64]

Sending positive thoughts her way, kids getting cancer is terrible.

 

[tri-man 47]

My prayers are with all of you.  I pray you find the strength you need to help your daughter through this.

 

[Buzzbait]

That isn't good news for anyone but a little 8 year old girl?  :(

Thoughts, prayers and a little more positivity in the cosmos for good news and a full recovery.

 

[Koya]

Best of positive thoughts and well wishes to your friends family - and to yours.

 

[Kanil]

Absolutely brutal.  I can't imagine what they're going through.  I hope all turns out well.

 

[Galileo]

Expecting good news to follow...

 

[Godsbrother]

Hope all goes well...