Andrea Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I have tears rolling down my face, I just received the LCSC totebag I ordered and all those beautiful faces.......I then went in to show it to my co-worker and ask how her friend is and the news is not good. Very odd story: Brian's family (they live in Los Angeles) has a close close friend whose son has lymphoma in his 30s and I was asked to pray for him which I do. Myra (co-worker) grew up in Los Angeles and moved to Orange County a few years ago. Her best friend who she grew up with and went to the prom was suddenly diagnosed with lymphoma at the same time as my mom. This 37 year old was active, fine, suddenly started vomitting and diagnosed a week later........I kept asking how he was and I heard he is getting a stem cell transplant. I hear from my inlaws that their friend's son is getting a stem cell transplant. It is the same person!!! And Myra was sitting two tables away from the father at my wedding and they never saw each other. Things were looking up, he was NED for a couple of months now. He donated sperm in case he ever wants kids and was waiting for stem cell........suddenly he could not stand up straight and could not walk.........he has a mass on his spine and is in the hospital now. Just devestating. My heart breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Oh, Andrea - that is really sad. Keep us posted on this. Thanks. God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Andrea, I am so saddened to hear this. I will lift him up in special prayer and please let us know how he is doing... Blessings and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Andrea, Sometimes it is such a small world, isn't it. I am so sorry to hear of your family's friend's situation. I will keep him in my thoughts. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 More prayers are needed for Robert. Things were looking up, all set for stem cell transplant and then boom, a tumor in his spine Now he is paralyzed and going through rehab And the worst part is insurance---he cannot be in rehab and radiation at the same time, they won't pay for his cost and it is a mess b/c each day without radiation means teh damage could be more permanent. The good news is that the tumor is the same lymphoma tumor, so if we can get that gone, he can get stem cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Andrea, I'm sorry for your family friend, Robert. I'm sure he was disappointed to have this setback. Robert will be in my prayers. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 This family friend just took a t urn for the worse Please say good thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I wear a button every day that says "Cancer Sucks." I am at times overwhelmed by the sadness and despair that I come across, while at the same time uplifted by the many wonderful stories and personalities I see. This cancer thing is a scourge. (DUH) But today, it has more and more enemies and better and more effective weapons to keep it at bay for longer periods of time. One day, I'm hopeful that a cancer diagnosis will no longer be met with automatic dread. In the meantime, I continue to mourn over those we lose, and I continue to pray and hope for those who continue to battle this monster -- especially those who are so very young. Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Andrea may the LORD GOD of us all hear our prayer's...... Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Andrea, I am very sorry to hear of Robert's complications. God bless and keep watch over him. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Prayers always... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 Robert is giving up his fight, he is ready to go. They are holding a family meeting now. Please say a prayer for this very young man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I'm sorry Andrea..I just said a prayer, its so sad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelb Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I am so sorry Andrea. Please know that I am prayeing for your friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Andrea - Praying for Robert, that he finds peace. Hang in there - praying for you as well. Much Love, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Andrea Hoping for peace and comfort for Robert and his family. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Andrea, What a sad story. I hope they can do something. Prayers comin your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 29, 2004 Author Share Posted August 29, 2004 He is finally at peace as of this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I'm so sorry I missed your original post. My prayers are now for his spirit and for this family. I'm really sorry. How very sad. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 How very very sad. My condolences and prayers for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 So sorry for the loss of your family's young friend. Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I am so sorry Andera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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