We are home now. We will be home until Monday when he starts chemo (probably in-patient). He needs even more prayers now, as do we. Please add him to all your prayer circles.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Turned Upside Down
Just as we were about to leave the hospital today the doctor came back in to tell us the second tests results were in and it is NOT the favorable type of Wilm's. This type of cancer is much harder to treat and Jacob will be needing more aggressive treatment.
We are home now. We will be home until Monday when he starts chemo (probably in-patient). He needs even more prayers now, as do we. Please add him to all your prayer circles.
We are home now. We will be home until Monday when he starts chemo (probably in-patient). He needs even more prayers now, as do we. Please add him to all your prayer circles.
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Beth, my heart breaks for you. He's in all the prayer groups I can think of, and we have kept them up to date on things. Such a trying time for you, I hope you find comfort in God. I pray for comfort and understanding for you and your family, and healing for Jacob. Words don't come easy at a time like this, but I hope knowing people you have never met, and people you know are praying for all of you brings you some comfort. You and your family are in our prayers daily. Maybe being home as a family will help things too!
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Aunt Pat here, Beth.
ReplyDeleteShocked to hear the turnaround on prognosis! So glad that you are finally home! As I told your Mom; God will give you strength to get through whatever you have to deal with. Do not let despair take you down. Jacob needs his family and love; you do have the power to do that for him. LIVE ONE DAY AT A TIME; that is all we are guaranteed anyway. Jacob is alive; that in itself is a blessing right now; don't think of what is yet to be; focus on right now if you can do that for yourself! We all think about you and your family every single day; love and hugs; from Aunt Pat
Be strong, Beth and Ben. Mom is right...we are only guaranteed today. That goes for all of us, whether we are living the mundane of every day, or facing the struggles of an ill child. Find a small piece of happiness in each day, whether you get that from a child's smile, a walk in winter stillness, or holding your spouse's hand. Find it, and hold on to it. You WILL get through this. We are thinking only the best and happiest thoughts for your family. -Marian and Tyler
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry you are going through this. You and your family are in my thoughts and I continue to wish you strength to get through these tough days.
ReplyDeleteI've been lifting you and your family up in prayers... I pray for strength and for the peace of God that will pass all understanding. So sorry to hear of this change of events, but am praying that good will come of it.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's unbelievable! You are always in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Your family remains in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteBe strong & courageous and do not be afraid because the Lord is with you each & every day. He will never forsake you nor leave you. You have been in my daily prayers and thoughts and I pray the Lord fills you with strength, hope and comfort during this time. I cannot imagine what you are going through and more importantly, what Jacob is going through. You are an amazing family & stay focused on Christ and He will see you through this.
ReplyDeleteBeth, I'm completely stunned by the turn of events. Cannot believe it. I'm just thankful at this moment that you are able to get a short break from the hospital and enjoy a little time at home all together again.I don't know what other words to offer, except that of course I am continuing to pray and think of all of you constantly, especially as you head back on Monday.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth:
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you. I can't imagine the shock of hearing this news. I agree with so many of the other comments about taking it one day at a time. It is too much to look at the what if's of the future. We only have today. I pray for you all the time and I have told people about your situation and to pray.
There are no words that I can say that will take the pain away from what you are going through, but I just want you to know that for every comment that is left here, there are hundreds of other people out there that are praying for you, Jacob and your family.
I am glad that you are home for a while. There is just something about sleeping in your own bed. Take care of yourself.
Oh honey. We are praying, and like the above poster said, remember to take care of you too!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying everyday. May God touch your sweet babe.
ReplyDeletePraying without ceasing. No other words seem sufficient.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, you and Jacob and the rest of the crew are all in my prayers.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your sweet little boy.
ReplyDeleteWords seem so insufficient, but know that prayers are being lifted up!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSending up extra prayers today!
ReplyDeleteHoney, I don't know what else to say other than I am praying for you guys.
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew what to say, Beth. Continued thoughts and prayers, of course. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, I just posted a lengthy response on MJ's forum...Someone made mention of this news but I hadn't read this post. What I wrote on the forum is ever more important now.....
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, as Aria likes to say, my heart is cracked. I'd be curious to know what made the preliminary results suggest the more favorable kind of tumor and the second pathology report concluding that it was in fact the other kind.
I'm just so sorry. This is just terrifying news. Of course, you are in my prayers and thoughts. Of course, I am putting out there will all of my might all kinds of pleas for healing and ease of treatment. No question there whatsoever. More than anything though, I want you to know that I am reading every word. You are among friends. You are safe despite the darkness that has now descended....
There are lot of encouraging words to live one day at a time....one moment at a time. There was a time when I began to really hate hearing that. It's almost impossible to do when every day is constantly threatening to overwhelm with fear, when every moment is painful and heart-wrenching. How does one live that way? It's not that it isn't good advice it's just hard because the temptation to fast forward to next week and what you have to face is so great. PLEASE don't worry about that. Fast forward if you must. Think about it, wonder about it...go there. don't be afraid for fear of ignoring the moment. Just do whatever it is you need to do to cope.
My thoughts are intensely of you Elizabeth. Do have any specific worries that maybe some of us could allay? I know you live 2 hours from the hospital..the commute will be a heft one and maybe some gas cards could take some of the pressure off. Is there a Ronald McDonald house near the hospital where you can stay if you aren't inpatient but need to stay close? Has that even come up? If there isn't let us know if there's anything we can do to help off set the cost of hotels/motels if you need/want that. Please don't be self-conscious of putting any of that out there. People all over want to do something, a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g and just don't know what that might be.
For now you are home...regrouping and I am here anxiously waiting to hear how everyone is..
Sending so much love to you and yours dear friend.
All my love, ~julia
I am so sorry. I wish I could say something more, but we will be praying for you as well.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you all in prayer.
ReplyDeleteKim in VA
Dear Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI saw a link to your page on The Path to Frugality, and I came over to tell you that I'm thinking of you and praying for you! Having a 3 and a 1 year old myself, it is so heartbreaking to read about Jacob and what you are going through! Lots of love and hugs and strength!
K from Germany
UUggh sooo heartbreaking. This is something that NO child should ever have to endure :(. Continuing to pray for you all,and so glad you got a small break, although short break from the hospital and all it's craziness. Just know that while he is there he is in the best hands he can be besides our Heavenly Fathers. What a couragious Momma you are to endure all that with him. It is so incredibly difficult to watch your child endure all that the Big C word entails knowing there is absolutely nothing you can do to help them. Just know you are a terrific Momma and no matter what you do I'm sure it is the right decision. Nobody knows better than Momma ;) EVER! Every day I come hoping to see a new post with good news, and was so excited to see it the other day when they told you that it was the favorable one, and then tore down to tears today when I saw they changed their mind. Nothing, but tears for you and Jacob. I am so incredibly sad to see this sudden and terrible turn of events. Just know there are a large group of people out there praying for you all, and Jacob and have added him to a whole series of prayer chains. There IS power in prayer, and I am clinging to it tonight for Jacob. God Bless!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Beth,
ReplyDeleteWe have been up in a very beautiful part of Idaho, about 20 miles from the Canadian border, without internet or cell phone and worried about you all. And now I come home and things sound not so good. More love and healing sent to your family and Jacob. I am glad that you are home for new years and glad you are all off the roads, we JUST got in and here they are icy and awful! Love and hugs from the Morris household. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Annika from MJF forums
Against all hope, in hope I believe... Romans 4:18
ReplyDeletePrayers for Jacob and you entire family. May you know the pecase that passes all understanding.
I am so, so sorry. We will continue to lift Jacob and all of you in prayer as you walk in this path placed before you.
ReplyDelete((hugs))
I am so sorry to hear this turn of events, Elizabeth. Our prayers for Jacob and your family continue!
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