Condessa Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 My six-year-old son was diagnosed with a tumor in his spine two days ago. He will be having surgery on Thursday, and will spend at least a week in the hospital afterwards. Around that point in his recovery we will start to get an idea if damage has been done to his lower nervous system and we will also get the biopsy tests back and know more about what he will be needing as far as chemo or radiation. I am mostly functioning through this by focusing on the things I need to do and staying busy, but whenever I have time to think about it I break down. I hesitated to post anything, because I didn't want to stop to think about it all--but you guys have been here all along. You were my buddies before he was ever born, and got the new baby post, and heard about his breathing problems as a baby, and our moves, and his toe tourniquet and growth and education. And you've been here for our family's moves and struggles and recent experiences with foster care. I figure if I'm going to keep posting here, I'm probably going to need to mention it at some point. We welcome anyone's prayers on behalf of our son. His name is Mahonri, but we call him Ri. (With a long i, like the grain.) 6 85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_a_Number Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Oh, I am so sorry. I hope the news is as good as possible when you know. Sending all the positive energy. Edited October 31, 2020 by Not_a_Number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts that you get the best results possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am so sorry. Praying hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for your son, your family and his medical team. I've walked down a similarly frightening path with my oldest child. Take one step at a time. You will find strength you didn't know you have. Feel free to PM me if you need an ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for peace and a good surgical outcome during this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Sending many positive thoughts for your son as he goes through surgery, recovery, and whatever comes next. I'm also sending good thoughts to you in this stressful time. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for strength, comfort, and peace, direction for the doctors, and a very good outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Prayers and hugs for you and your ds. I am so sorry you're going through this. Please keep us updated when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Thinking of you, your son, and your family during an incredibly stressful time. I hope he has the very best of outcomes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for you, Ri, your family, and his medical team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for your sweet Ri, and sending hugs to you. I hope that during his surgery you can feel us there, supporting you from afar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Quote Praying for your son and your family. 💙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Prayers for healing and for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R828 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Many (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Many hugs and prayers for you, your precious son, and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Hugs and prayers for you and your family family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and for you and the rest of your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Sending positive thoughts and huge hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 May the biopsy show it is benign. And the spinal surgery goes well. He will be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 So sorry to hear this; praying for your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and for all of you. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and all of you ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Condessa said: My six-year-old son was diagnosed with a tumor in his spine two days ago. He will be having surgery on Thursday, and will spend at least a week in the hospital afterwards. Around that point in his recovery we will start to get an idea if damage has been done to his lower nervous system and we will also get the biopsy tests back and know more about what he will be needing as far as chemo or radiation. I am mostly functioning through this by focusing on the things I need to do and staying busy, but whenever I have time to think about it I break down. I hesitated to post anything, because I didn't want to stop to think about it all--but you guys have been here all along. You were my buddies before he was ever born, and got the new baby post, and heard about his breathing problems as a baby, and our moves, and his toe tourniquet and growth and education. And you've been here for our family's moves and struggles and recent experiences with foster care. I figure if I'm going to keep posting here, I'm probably going to need to mention it at some point. We welcome anyone's prayers on behalf of our son. His name is Mahonri, but we call him Ri. (With a long i, like the grain.) I am so so sorry. Please keep us posted on his condition and progress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 So many prayers for you. May the surgery go perfectly and may your son be recover completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and your whole family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and your whole family and for peace and good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) That is a nightmare. Our family (my niece) has gone through something similar recently. I will pray for your son and for his medical team. My niece's neurosurgeon performed an almost miraculous surgery with the aid of computer technology. ETA: I was falling asleep when writing this. I wanted to say that tricky surgeries (my niece's tumor was one of the worst for resection her neurosurgeon had ever seen) have more options with potentially much better outcomes than previously. And radiation is more targeted now. I hope the new technologies are usable in your son's treatment. Edited October 31, 2020 by Meriwether 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lispy Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 So sorry y'all are going through this scary time. Sending positive thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Sweetie. That's so impossibly overwhelming. Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I'm so sorry. Praying for Ri, and for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Sending positive thoughts to you, little Ri, and your whole family. May the surgery go flawlessly and may he recover quickly and completely. ((( hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Prayers 💙💙💙 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Prayers for hope, peace and comfort. I'm so sorry that you are dealing with all this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for you and your boy Ri. ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsellian Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for you all 💜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am so sorry that you are going through this. Sending lots of positive thoughts to you and your family. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am so sorry. I will definitely pray for Ri and for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I’m so sorry. Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Oh hon, that is awful. I will be praying for Ri and all of you. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am so sorry. Prayers for your family, his healing, and wisdom for his doctors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am so sorry to hear this. I am sending every positive prayer to your son. I will be thinking of him everyday. We are hear to support you. If you need to talk, we are always listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I’m so sorry. I am praying for your little guy and for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I'm so sorry. Sending hugs to you and your family. ((Ri)) ((Condessa)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying right now for your sweet son, along with your whole family and the medical team. Please be sure to update us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 ((((Condessa & family)))) Praying for you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 My family’s prayers are with you and yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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