TOFT - Please feel prayers coming from KY for good outcomes and for the strength, patience and love needed by all of you to face an unknown challenge. Blessings sent to your son and we await to hear more of his story.
Just a quick update:
The tests came back yesterday and my son has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He will be in the hospital for the next month getting Chemo treatments than will have to go in for chemo treatments for the next 2 years twice a week. The doctors said that it's highly treatable and he should be fine but it's going to be a long road ahead.
Last night 11 members of his J.C. team drove the 40 miles to come and stay with him for the evening. Then today his Head Coach and the three other coaches came and waited about two hours for him to get back from having a operation to install a port for the the chemo treatments.
Again, we as a family can not Thank All of you for your support. Got to go now, back to the hospital.
Thanks so much. TOFT
The tests came back yesterday and my son has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He will be in the hospital for the next month getting Chemo treatments than will have to go in for chemo treatments for the next 2 years twice a week. The doctors said that it's highly treatable and he should be fine but it's going to be a long road ahead.
Last night 11 members of his J.C. team drove the 40 miles to come and stay with him for the evening. Then today his Head Coach and the three other coaches came and waited about two hours for him to get back from having a operation to install a port for the the chemo treatments.
Again, we as a family can not Thank All of you for your support. Got to go now, back to the hospital.
Thanks so much. TOFT
I'm so sorry he has the leukemia and will have a long road ahead of him but thankfully the doctors are optomistic. The prayers will keep coming.
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We will continue our prayers. It was reassuring to read what the doctors were telling you. Highly treatable. That's good.
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We will continue our prayers. It was reassuring to read what the doctors were telling you. Highly treatable. That's good.
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Glad to hear the team and coaches are showing their support. I am sure it means a lot to you and your son and family. At some point you may want to print this thread out and show it to your son, he will no doubt be suprised how many people that you and your son and family have never met that sincerely care about him and are concerned about all of you.
Visualizie complete recovery.
Visualizie complete recovery.
He's on our family's daily prayer list.
Please keep us updated as his recovery progresses.
Please keep us updated as his recovery progresses.
ToOld4this:
I am so sorry. You have been through a lot. So has your son.
I will include your son in my prayers - quick and full recovery. I will also include you and your family. This is hard on everyone.
My very best,
Meg
I am so sorry. You have been through a lot. So has your son.
I will include your son in my prayers - quick and full recovery. I will also include you and your family. This is hard on everyone.
My very best,
Meg
TOFT,
The wonderful words: "Highly treatable." Praise the Lord for that.
We all feel for the tough road that your son and your family will need to travel for that treatment. I think all of us as parents understand how much you would like to take the difficult parts on yourself instead of your son. But we know he is tough. He is an athlete. He will win the victory.
Continuing prayers for your son and all of you.
Julie
The wonderful words: "Highly treatable." Praise the Lord for that.
We all feel for the tough road that your son and your family will need to travel for that treatment. I think all of us as parents understand how much you would like to take the difficult parts on yourself instead of your son. But we know he is tough. He is an athlete. He will win the victory.
Continuing prayers for your son and all of you.
Julie
Too, I just saw this thread. Wow, I sure hope everything is going to be okay. My prayers coming your way.
TOFT,
I am so sorry. As the mother of a cancer survivor, I am hurting for the the pain that not only your son, but you and your family are surely going through. Our family will continue to lift yours up in prayer.
I am so sorry. As the mother of a cancer survivor, I am hurting for the the pain that not only your son, but you and your family are surely going through. Our family will continue to lift yours up in prayer.
Sorry I haven't had the chance to update lately, it's been a lot of very long days and I know that all your prayers and best wishes have been a great help for my son.
My son was released to come home 3 days ago about 1 1/2 weeks sooner than expected. The doctor said that he has done much better than anyone thought because of his age and physical condition. So he felt that coming home would help his mental state. He still will have to go to the hospital about 3 times a week for treatment for the next 2 years. As of this point he has had 2 bone marrow tests,4 Chemo treatments with another one tomorrow, 3 blood transfusions, spinal taps and several blood platlet infusions. His sprites are good and he is taking it in stride. he always wanted a nickname that would stick when he'd played ball now he does, PINCUSHION.
His teammates, former teammates, coaches, former coaches, friends and players he has played against for years have come by the hospital and called, texted or sent cards. It's been amazing the amount of support he has gotten. So much food and drinks were brought to the hospital that we were handing them out to the nurses and doctors as they came in. We kidded him that to give him something to do and make some money, he should open a Mini-Mart in his hospital room.
iheartBB, I wanted to thank you for your idea of printing out this tread to give to him. On one of the days he was feeling really down, I did just that. His response was "Wow, seriously, Wow".
My wife and I want to thank all of you for your support for our son, you'll never know how much it means him and to us.
Baseball is a family of many people you have never met. Thank you, Thank you again.
My son was released to come home 3 days ago about 1 1/2 weeks sooner than expected. The doctor said that he has done much better than anyone thought because of his age and physical condition. So he felt that coming home would help his mental state. He still will have to go to the hospital about 3 times a week for treatment for the next 2 years. As of this point he has had 2 bone marrow tests,4 Chemo treatments with another one tomorrow, 3 blood transfusions, spinal taps and several blood platlet infusions. His sprites are good and he is taking it in stride. he always wanted a nickname that would stick when he'd played ball now he does, PINCUSHION.
His teammates, former teammates, coaches, former coaches, friends and players he has played against for years have come by the hospital and called, texted or sent cards. It's been amazing the amount of support he has gotten. So much food and drinks were brought to the hospital that we were handing them out to the nurses and doctors as they came in. We kidded him that to give him something to do and make some money, he should open a Mini-Mart in his hospital room.
iheartBB, I wanted to thank you for your idea of printing out this tread to give to him. On one of the days he was feeling really down, I did just that. His response was "Wow, seriously, Wow".
My wife and I want to thank all of you for your support for our son, you'll never know how much it means him and to us.
Baseball is a family of many people you have never met. Thank you, Thank you again.
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On behalf of all of us in this big HSBBW family of ours...you're welcome.
We know, if we were in your shoes (cleats), you'd be just as supportive. Keep that positive and lighthearted mood going. It helps!
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On behalf of all of us in this big HSBBW family of ours...you're welcome.
We know, if we were in your shoes (cleats), you'd be just as supportive. Keep that positive and lighthearted mood going. It helps!
.
quote:Originally posted by Tooldforthis:
Sorry I haven't had the chance to update lately, it's been a lot of very long days and I know that all your prayers and best wishes have been a great help for my son.
My son was released to come home 3 days ago about 1 1/2 weeks sooner than expected. The doctor said that he has done much better than anyone thought because of his age and physical condition. So he felt that coming home would help his mental state. He still will have to go to the hospital about 3 times a week for treatment for the next 2 years. As of this point he has had 2 bone marrow tests,4 Chemo treatments with another one tomorrow, 3 blood transfusions, spinal taps and several blood platlet infusions. His sprites are good and he is taking it in stride. he always wanted a nickname that would stick when he'd played ball now he does, PINCUSHION.
His teammates, former teammates, coaches, former coaches, friends and players he has played against for years have come by the hospital and called, texted or sent cards. It's been amazing the amount of support he has gotten. So much food and drinks were brought to the hospital that we were handing them out to the nurses and doctors as they came in. We kidded him that to give him something to do and make some money, he should open a Mini-Mart in his hospital room.
iheartBB, I wanted to thank you for your idea of printing out this tread to give to him. On one of the days he was feeling really down, I did just that. His response was "Wow, seriously, Wow".
My wife and I want to thank all of you for your support for our son, you'll never know how much it means him and to us.
Baseball is a family of many people you have never met. Thank you, Thank you again.
Chills . . . tears . . . and continued prayers. I have heard it said that the prayers of children and strangers are heard first because they are the most sincere. Thank you for the update.
That is great news that he is able to come home early. The comforts of home should help boost his spirits and having a positive outlook is great for the mind and body.
More thoughts and prayers to your son and family!
More thoughts and prayers to your son and family!
TOFT, prayers being lifted for your son, your family, and his health care providers.
I suspect that the folks on this thread are grateful for the sport of baseball for many reasons. Certainly the challenge your family is facing highlights how important the physical training and emotional support can be in circumstances none of us would wish on anyone.
Please keep us posted, and we will keep praying.
I suspect that the folks on this thread are grateful for the sport of baseball for many reasons. Certainly the challenge your family is facing highlights how important the physical training and emotional support can be in circumstances none of us would wish on anyone.
Please keep us posted, and we will keep praying.
Thinking of you and your son today - with continued prayers for his well being...
Prayer sent up for son
Proverbs 3:5
I am praying for your son and your family. God Bless
I am praying for your son and your family. God Bless
Joining others with prayers for your son.
prayers every night! May God stay close to him and you during all this.