Some friends of ours are having a very difficult time right now. Their son, Jake, is only about 16mos. old and was diagnosed with AT/RT, a very agressive form of childhood cancer. Jake has beenfighting this cancer with chemotherapy, radiation and numerous surgeries, including a brain surgery in December of last year. Last night Jake suffered a set back and had to have surgery this am to remove a clogged shunt in his brain that drains spinal fluid. He is also scheduled for an MRI to see if his course of treatment is fighting this terrible cancer. I know you don't know Jake or his family, but please put yourself in their shoes today and pray for Jake to beat this. Hug your children every chance you can and know that tomorrow is not a guarantee. Please put Jake on your prayer lists at church. I want to see him win his fight! Thank you.
He's in MY thoughts and
He's in MY thoughts and prayers .... poor baby :-( I can't even imagine ... those of us with healthy children are so fortunate; we don't even know!!! I'm so sorry for your friends and Jake .... does he have a caringbridge page or anything we could look at and send some words of encouragement? So ... So ... So sorry!!
Thank you. I know some days
Thank you. I know some days you forget just how fortunate we are to have healthy children. It is a shame that something like this has to serve as a wake up. Jake does have a caring bridge page. Here it is: www.caringbridge.org/visit/jakedambrauskas
I know that his parents read this everyday and it gives them encouragement to keep going and make sure Jake sees smiles on their faces.
Jake will be in my thoughts
Jake will be in my thoughts and prayers along with his family. I can't imagine what the family is going through. They are blessed to have you in their life.
Wendy
And we'll keep our fingers
And we'll keep our fingers crossed, too.
Karina Bland is raising her 9-year-old son in Tempe with a lot of love, humor and support from her friends and family. A longtime journalist covering child welfare and education issues for The Arizona Republic, she blogs about raising good kids.
Of course. I can't imagine
Of course. I can't imagine what Jake and his parents are going through. May God answer their prayers!
Lovemy4 is a discussion leader for North Central Phoenix, tired mother of 4 great kids and wife to one great husband.
I can't imagine the pain his
I can't imagine the pain his family must be in....I am thankful to God for my son's good health...but I often wonder why life is so cruel to so many innocents like this......I will pray for Jake and his family.
may god hold you through
may god hold you through these hard times jake, and bless your wonderful parents.
xoxo
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Angels to watch over Jake and his family...
(and for you for caring so much)
Jan Katzen-Luchenta
Author - Nutrition for Learning:Feeding the Starving Brain - Foresight nutritional counselor- Montessori educator - www.nutritionforlearning.com