Condessa 1,706 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 88 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Not_a_Number 12,891 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
edelweiss 1,044 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
BaseballandHockey 3,643 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am so sorry. Praying hard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pippen 22,592 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Jean in Newcastle 176,338 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for peace and a good surgical outcome during this difficult time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kareni 64,388 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
MercyA 21,317 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for strength, comfort, and peace, direction for the doctors, and a very good outcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gardenmom5 35,747 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Hugs and prayers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie 23,557 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Frances 15,334 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Katy 22,142 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for you, Ri, your family, and his medical team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annie G 15,048 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Denise in IN 551 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Quote Praying for your son and your family. 💙 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BusyMom5 1,906 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Prayers for healing and for you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R828 51 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
happi duck 15,613 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Many (hugs) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
East Coast Sue 826 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Many hugs and prayers for you, your precious son, and family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rebcoola 3,253 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Hugs and prayers for you and your family family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Junie 50,851 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and for you and the rest of your family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa in Australia 14,040 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Sending positive thoughts and huge hugs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
itsheresomewhere 7,874 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Bootsie 8,527 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 So sorry to hear this; praying for your family Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starr 6,141 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and for all of you. Hugs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hen 779 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and all of you ❤️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scarlett 30,108 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Garga 27,167 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Pen 26,970 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and your whole family! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terabith 17,948 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for Ri and your whole family and for peace and good results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meriwether 2,616 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
lispy 346 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 So sorry y'all are going through this scary time. Sending positive thoughts your way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theelfqueen 5,505 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Sweetie. That's so impossibly overwhelming. Praying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sbgrace 3,475 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I'm so sorry. Praying for Ri, and for all of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corraleno 36,844 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Forget-Me-Not 4,048 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Prayers 💙💙💙 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aaplank 1,057 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Ausmumof3 25,020 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for you and your boy Ri. ☹️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
horsellian 372 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying for you all 💜 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kassia 6,886 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
scbusf 788 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am so sorry. I will definitely pray for Ri and for all of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scholastica 4,111 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Praying. I am so sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs Tiggywinkle 1,275 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I’m so sorry. Praying for all of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PrincessMommy 12,330 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Oh hon, that is awful. I will be praying for Ri and all of you. (((hugs))) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Soror 24,495 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I am so sorry. Prayers for your family, his healing, and wisdom for his doctors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mommyoffive 8,248 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Harriet Vane 9,478 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I’m so sorry. I am praying for your little guy and for all of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Granny_Weatherwax 8,374 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 I'm so sorry. Sending hugs to you and your family. ((Ri)) ((Condessa)) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Kate 2,160 Posted October 31, 2020 Report 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 post Share on other sites
Lori D. 27,208 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 ((((Condessa & family)))) Praying for you all. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Familia 1,460 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 My family’s prayers are with you and yours. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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