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Sad news to report
Topic Started: Feb 11 2010, 07:12 PM (2,139 Views)
James
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Friends,

This has been the worst week in my life, last week Chris, our 12 year old son, got some all to familiar symptoms, and after getting them checked out here on PEI and in Halifax, we recieved the news that his cancer has returned, and this time we/they are all out of treatment options, diagnosis Terminal, maybe a year, probably less.

He and his Mom are in Halifax now, he will recieve some radiation therapy tomorrow and next week to shrink the tumours and hopefully relieve some pain and suffering. I came home to be with the rest of teh family and to get this set of work shifts in. I will need all my vacation time as he gets less and less healthy.

So I apoligize if my postings are confusing, or abrupt, or just plain missing, I have a lot on my mind

That being said, this is a good place to hide, and live a different life for a few minutes each day.

James
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Supraman
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*HUGS* I'm so sorry James. :( If there's anything any of us can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Stangfreak
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I will pray hard for you, your family, and your son James... I'm loosing a dear, dear friend who was only given a "couple of months" back at Thanksgiving time... I'm still fighting that stinking crap myself !!! It's not fair at all !!!
My best to ya my friend and be strong for your son !!!
Edited by Stangfreak, Feb 11 2010, 07:53 PM.
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jedimario
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I will be praying for your family James, truly sad news... :(
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JustDavid
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I am truly sorry for this news...I will keep you in my prayers.
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craftymore
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My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family James. Am truly sorry to hear of this.
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Stangfreak
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I've been thinking about ya James since I read this post earlier... Believe me, I DO know the shock, the pain, the fear, the anger, the confusion, the helpless feeling, and the empty feeling, and how all your emotions roll up in one big explosive ball... But still the numbness seems to overpower all the other emotions... My mind feels like a ping pong ball in an olympic game sometimes... I had 7 sugeries within 9 months, I don't know if Ieven feel like a whole person anymore cause they cut so much out of me...

I HATE that cancer word soooo bad... I remember the doctor telling me I had it, I heard the word cancer, but not a thing after that... The doctors mouth kept moving and moving, but all was silent... I never, never will forget that moment or feeling...
I didn't know what to get my dear friend ( I mentioned in my previous reply) for Christmas this year... I stood there in the store so confused, what ?, why ?, how long will he be alive to enjoy my gift ? Next thing I know I was crying my eyes out right there in the middle of the isle... I didn't care who saw me either... I got back to my truck and composed myself, and prayed for him and me... I calmed down enough to get half way to my sences... I then decided to take him to a nice dinner and quality time to talk over our childhood and growing up together... It was nice... God does work for us my friend...

Although I've never met you in person, my heart melts for you and your family...
Just keep in mind we all, here at the garage are with ya buddy, and you are not alone... Be strong !!!


"So I apoligize if my postings are confusing, or abrupt, or just plain missing, I have a lot on my mind"
Also, no aplogy needed at all !!!

Edited by Stangfreak, Feb 11 2010, 09:53 PM.
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James
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Thank You everyone!
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Celica Baby
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Can you see what I'm saying?
Your son and your family are in my thoughts.

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STUTZ
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You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers James.

Stay strong James.
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james_autos
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I'm truly sorry to hear this news, James. My thoughts go out to you and your family.
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roachmobkiller
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Best wishes for Chris and your family James. Stay positive, the
best medicine for me during my illness. Is all the positive and
supportive people,family,& friends around me. I will say a special
prayer for your family . Take care,

Sampson
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Sak
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I'm so sorry, James.

You're in our prayers here :)
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im so sorry to here that james. my thoughts go to you and youre family
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Im so sorry to hear that James. You and your family are in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please dont hesitate to ask.
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James
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Many of you know Chris has been fighting cancer now for 4 plus years, in addition and because of the condition of his skeleton he has managed to break his leg twice, both major breaks, his wrist and his foot once each, a couple of those years he spent more time in teh hospital then home. He is a strong courageous young man, I am so proud of him.


Chris and Mom came home yesterday, and now we wait. he still looks and appears by all accounts to be healthly right now, but the tumours will soon take over. He has 5 tumours right now, 3 on his skull, one behind teh left eye, and one in his shoulder. We were wooried for a few days about the one behind the eye as it had inflamed the side of his face and pushed his eye out of alignment and he was seeing double, The steroids and teh radiation has helped and teh swelling has gone down and his eye is back in focus. We are worried about his eyes as his joy and happiness is playing video games and watching TV. If he loses that it will not be nice. I don't know what he would do. He had 5 doses of radiation last week. Until more tumours erupt, he stays home
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Swifty
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Thank you for the update. Good to hear he's home for now and I hope that he remains strong enough to continue doing the things he loves.

I'm not an overly emotional person, nor am I a parent. But if it breaks my heart to read the above posts, I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. You and Chris are in my thoughts.

:hug: Hugs to you and your whole family.
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I am so sorry to hear this.

I know I'm not a big poster here, but I just had to say that my thoughts are with you and your family. I really wish I could somehow do more.

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James
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Chris is in Halifax with his Mom at the Children's Hospital, he has lost all motion below the chest as teh lessions on his spine are pinching the spinal column. He is recieving radiation to try to ease the pain and tingling, and hopefully (long shot) regain some mobility. His days here on earth are rapidly declining. Hopefully we can take him home to an Island hospital in a week or so. I am home to get a few shifts of work in so I have more itme off when he comes home.

I am grateful for friends such as I have here at Swifty's, your prayers and wishes and interest are much appreciated.

God Bless you all
James
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Celica Baby
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Chris is in my heart and I am praying for him to remain strong and that his pain will ease. He is a very brave boy and I have deep respect for him. You and your family are constantly in my thoughts and as a mother I simply cannot find the rights words to say. I hope you are able to bring him home soon where he can be showered with all of your love and attention. Keep faith and know that everyone here on Swifty's Garage are sending our prayers to your family.

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gunn
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i just saw this post for the first time today. my prayers go out to you and your family.
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JustDavid
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As small as it seems, You and Your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

James, Chris and your entire family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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James
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Thank You everyone. Life some times just deals you lemons, and I'll be darned how I am struggling to make lemonade out of this.

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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
Chris is likewise in my thoughts as well. I hope that he will be able to come home soon, and that the pain eases up.
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