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Friday, December 17, 2010

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I don't want to sit down and write this...it makes it too real.

Yesterday my world stopped. We found a large lump in Jacob's abdomen. We took him to the doctor, who mentioned cancer, and set us up for a CT scan this morning. The CT scan showed what looks to be a Wilms Tumor (cancer of the kidney...which they can't say for certain until after a lab declares it that). It has spread to his adrenal gland and his lungs. Which means it is a stage 4 cancer.

He will have a very invasive surgery on Monday, removing his left kidney, and the areas on his lungs. He will be in the hospital 6-7 days and will later need chemo and radiation.

Please pray for my little boy. He is the sweetest 5 year old you would ever meet and I can't stand thinking about him going through this.

43 comments:

  1. I am so very sorry. I will be praying for Jacob and your family.

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  2. Beth,you and Ben are facing every parent's worst fear. I am terrified and so so heartbroken for you. Please, let us know if there is even the smallest thing we can do to help you through this time. Tyler and I are sending you guys the best thoughts possible right now, and are here to help in any way we can.
    Marian

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  3. Oh my gosh. I am so so so sorry to hear this. We will be praying for Jacob and a swift recovery. I am a mom to a chronically ill child, and I know I don't really 'know' you, but I am happy to help you in any way I possibly can!!!!

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  4. I'm so sorry :( I'll be thinking of you guys and sending lots of positive healing vibes.

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  5. praying right now and all weekend... He is our Healer, the Lord is Jacob's Healer and i will proclaim that for him and storm the gates for your family....

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  6. There are no words... My husband & I will be praying for little Jacob & your family. May the Lord be with you all in this and may Jacob be totally healed!

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  7. Sending tons of prayers and healing towards your precious son. <3

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  8. Oh wow. Tears....that's all I have for you tonight. There simply are no words. Will be sending up lots and lots of prayers for your little guy and lots of healing for him. What a terrible awful thing, and for such a little guy, and he just isn't old enough to understand what is going on inside his body and that everything you're about to do is to help him...oh my just more tears....Lots of prayers. May you all feel the Lord's hand in healing as only he does best. God Bless each and every one of you. Please keep us all posted, and let us know if there is ANYTHING, ANYTHING AT ALL that ANY of us can do to help you or your family in ANY, regardless of how small or insignificant it may seem.

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  9. We´ll be praying for Jacob and your family! <3

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  10. Oh Elizabeth...I will be in prayer for your precious Jacob and family. I can't even imagine...but God can and does....praying you will sense peace from Him. HUGSSSSS

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  11. I'm so sorry!!!! I will pray for you and Jacob!

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  12. OH my gosh!!!! I will be praying for him.

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  13. This is news no parent should ever hear. I am so very sorry, my heart is breaking for you. I will keep your little boy in my thoughts and prayers.

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  14. I am so incredibly sorry. I'll be praying for you and your family - what a shock this must have been.

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  15. I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers will be with Jacob and your family. My 30 year old daughter was diagnosed with a chronic illness when she was 14 and we've been through alot, but I can't even imagine what you must be going through. Try to stay strong (alot easier said than done). I have learned one thing --having the right doctor (pediatric specialist and surgeon) and getting the best medical care possible can make a difference. And depending on the outcome, St Judes Hospital may be able to help him. Please try and keep us posted. So many of us care about you. Sharon

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  16. I do not even know what words to say. My heart sunk when I read this post. I am sending you prayers and hugs and all the positive vibes I can muster. If there is anything I can do, help you find resources or information or anything, just say the word.

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  17. Sending you positive vibes and a link to a family here that has gone thru the same thing. I hope it helps.

    http://evegriffith.blogspot.com/

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  18. So hard to believe. My thoughts are with your family.

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  19. I'm so sorry to hear this. I clicked over from orgjunkie's MPM. Your son and your family are in my prayers. BIG HUGS

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  20. I'm so sorry. My girls and I will be sending up lots of prayers for your whole family.

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  21. I am sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you at this time.

    Beth

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  22. Elizabeth- This is every parent's worst nightmare. I am praying for Jacob and for your family. May God be at your side as you care for your little boy.

    Amy

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  23. I am so sorry you are facing this, Beth. I've had Jacob on my mind and in my prayers ever since I first saw your mom's post on Facebook about it - I still feel stunned by the news. I am wishing a speedy recovery for Jacob and strength for you and your family. If you need anything let me know. I could even babysit possibly if need be. Janice (in Indy)

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  24. I know I'm a complete stranger, but I just wanted you to know that my family is praying for you and yours. I have three kids--one is a son going on five--and my heart absolutely skipped a beat reading this entry. Sending love, warm thoughts, and always, always prayers across the wires tonight...

    Courtney
    www.lovewilllead.com

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  25. Sending prayers for Jacob and you all.

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  26. Oh sweetie! Hugs and prayers for all of you!

    I worked at our local Children's Hospital as an RN on the inpatient oncology/bone marrow transplant ward.

    Please, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help answer any questions or anything.

    Know that you are all covered in prayer!

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  27. Oh, Beth...tears are flowing,you and Jacob have not been far from my thoughts these past days. I wish I lived closer so that I could be there to physically do something to help your family through this tough time. There is an ever growing chain of prayer here in MN. You are not alone in this fight.

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  28. Prayers and good thoughts heading your way.

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  29. I just wanted to let you know that you and your family will be in my thoughts daily. We are all wishing for a speedy recovery for Jacob and sending every good vibe possible your way to help give your family strength in this time of need. Your mother has been keeping us updated and if you need anything at all please have her pass that information along to us and we shall do our very best. many of us have asked our friends and family to keep your son in their thoughts and to pray for his healing. More people then you could imagine are lifting him up at this very moment.

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  30. Elizabeth, I am so sorry that Jacob is facing this. I pray for successful surgery and treatment for him, and comfort and peace for all of you as you go through the surgery.
    Stacy

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  31. You and your family are in my thoughts, I will pray for you.

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  32. Elizabeth, I'm keeping your whole family and especially you and more especially Jacob close in thoughts and to heart. Praying that all goes well with surgery tomorrow and that you have a safe drive in. I don't know what to say. Please accept this humble hug of support and strength.
    Annika

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  33. We are lifting your little Jacob up to the Lord in prayer today, and we will be praying for him tomorrow as well. I know without doubt that Jesus can heal this child, and we are praying that the Holy Spirit moves through him now and makes every cell in his little body completely whole and well. And we are praying for you, too, Jacob's Mama, for strength and peace. Blessings to you and your family.

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  34. Oh, Elizabeth... I'm so very sorry to read this. I wasn't online yesterday, so scrolled back to posts I missed, and I'm just at a loss for words. I will definitely keep your whole family in my prayers, especially tomorrow. Praying for the doctors and all of those you will be in contact with as well. ((()))

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  35. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers here in the Martin home. We know that this can't be easy, yet we will pray that you will be brave and strong. We will pray that Jacob will get through this with as little pain as possible. Love to you all. Praying that surgery goes well.

    Annie Martin

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  36. I am so sorry, what a scary thing to be going through. Prays and hugs to you and your family.
    Blessings
    Diane

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  37. My prayers and positive thoughts are going out to you and your family. We never understand why these things happen to us and usually we are asking "Why me". Our Creator has a plan for all of us. I don't think cancer is in that plan so I pray he does what is best for all of you!!!Stay strong and live each minute the best you can.

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