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Posted by: SCShamrock 20-Nov-2006, 12:03 AM
Macfive, if this is in the wrong location, I apologize.

Everyone. My son has been sick for some time now....about 6 weeks. We took him to the doctor 4 times, and got 4 different diagnoses. Because his symptoms were mild (nausea, aches and pains), there was little need for great alarm. However, on Friday, I took him again, and this time blood work was done, and the doctor said he likely had mononucleosis. Then Sunday morning, we noticed swelling in his upper abdomen. This time, a CT scan was done, which revealed a large tumor. The doctors do not yet know if it is emanating from the kidney or liver. However, he has said that it is most likely malignant. I don't suppose I have to tell you how wrecked I am over this. I would only ask for your prayers for him. His name is Aaron, and he is 9. I ask this humbly and in earnest. Thank you.

Aaron McGrady,
Son of Robert and Dawn McGrady
Richland Memorial Hospital
Columbia, SC
Room 7524

Posted by: zeryx 20-Nov-2006, 01:25 AM
My thoughts are with you at this extremely difficult time sad.gif I wish Aaron a speedy recovery - please keep us updated on his progress.

Posted by: Madadh 20-Nov-2006, 04:42 AM
I'll add my prayers as well. Hope he is better soon.

Posted by: Monarchs Own 20-Nov-2006, 07:15 AM
Of course prayers are added from here as well. I wish your son a speedy recovery and hope all turns out well!

Posted by: sisterknight 20-Nov-2006, 07:48 AM
i'll pray for him and that god keep him safe...our next prayer circle is fri.
vik smile.gif

Posted by: coastman 20-Nov-2006, 08:23 AM
Your son's name will go on our church prayer list and our personal family prayers today.

Posted by: haynes9 20-Nov-2006, 09:20 AM
We will keep Aaron before the Lord, my friend. Please keep us updated as to how he is progressing. Our Navajo churches will put him on their prayer lists.

Take care and Lord bless.

Posted by: Rindy 20-Nov-2006, 09:23 AM
I am so sorry to hear what is going on with your son. Aaron will be in my prayers. Please let us know how things are going.

Slainte

Posted by: Muircheartach 20-Nov-2006, 10:19 AM
Hello SC,

I, too shall keep Aaron and your family in prayer. I'll also add his name to our prayer e-mail list so we can have many people keep him in their prayers before God for healing.

My prayers are also for you, that God grant you and your family peace and clarity of mind during the coming days.

Blessings and love to ye!

Posted by: Senara 20-Nov-2006, 10:39 AM
Robert,

You, your son and family are in my thoughts. I wish to give you as much strength and support as you need for the difficult journey ahead. We all walk the difficult roads through life, just a matter of when they arrive at our feet. We stride forward and face the challenges head on. It is because of our friends and family that we know we do not journey alone on that road.

Aaron will not be alone, he has you and your wife...and all of us behind him as he fights the battle ahead. Keep strong my friend....


Posted by: John Clements 20-Nov-2006, 10:46 AM
My heart goes out to you.

Posted by: Lady of the Loch 20-Nov-2006, 11:42 AM
I will keep Your son and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: gaberlunzie 20-Nov-2006, 04:47 PM
Words fail me but my heart goes out to you. Nothing worse than to see your kid that way unable to take this load away from him. Aaron will be in my prayers as well as you and your family.

Posted by: Macfive 20-Nov-2006, 08:37 PM
No need to worry about a place for such a message my friend. You take care of your son. He will be in our family's prayers as well as you and your family.

If there is anything we can do you let us know. We are all pulling for Aaron.

Posted by: Dogshirt 20-Nov-2006, 08:38 PM
As far apart as you and I might be, that aside, of course he is in my thoughts and prayers! We may not see eye to eye, but we're STILL family! Take heart my friend!


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Posted by: maggiemahone1 20-Nov-2006, 09:12 PM
Robert, I'm so sorry to hear this about your son. My heartfelt prayers for your son and your family. By reading all these post here I know God hears all these prayers going up on your sons behalf. Keep the faith and believe...

Patti

Posted by: Dreamer1 20-Nov-2006, 10:25 PM
Aaron will be in my prayers and thoughts, too, until he's well again and back home with you! God bless you for being persistant with the doctors, too. May He give all of you the strength you need now, and the understanding that you will need to make the decisions necessary to help your son.

Dreamer1

Posted by: ShadowDarkFyre 20-Nov-2006, 10:53 PM
SC...

Senara just told me about what's been going on... I had to come to see about it myself... I'm sorry for this happening... You have my prayers, my thoughts, my hope, and whatever magick I have... Dream Well tonight, you and your family... And do not give up... As a song says, "Anything's possible, if you believe..."

You're not alone... Good Dreaming to you... and Blessed Be...

-Shadow

Posted by: ballydun 20-Nov-2006, 11:16 PM
I will pray for your son and that the Lord keep him safe. I can't imagine what you must be going through, but know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you and stay strong for Aaron!

Posted by: SCShamrock 22-Nov-2006, 11:42 PM
I am humbled beyond words at the kindness and compassion from my friends and acquaintances here. Best group on the internet....bar none!

Yesterday, Aaron underwent surgery to remove a sample from the tumor for biopsy. Because it is so large, they cannot remove it in an operation, as it involves too many arteries and such. The initial "freeze" test was inconclusive, but due to the cells being nondifferentiated, protocol is to examine the bone marrow as well. So samples were also taken from the pelvis. Also, the doctors installed a port in Aaron's chest which will be used to administer chemotherapy. The official diagnosis should be in next week, and so shall begin the chemo to reduce the size of the mass so it can be surgically removed. All we know today, however, is that yes, Aaron has cancer....yes it is very bad (stage 4, metastatic, and has begun to invade the lungs in spots), and yes, aggressive chemo will be required.

Aaron is home now, resting on the couch. He is weak from the surgery, but resilient as children are, I expect him to be up and about in a day or two. Hopefully, he will get to enjoy some time being a kid before his hellish experience with chemo begins.

I so wonder what he must be feeling. Only nine, hearing words like "stage 4, malignant, chance of a cure, etc." I want so desperately to reach in and pull that terrible thing out of my angel...or to take his place so he can be healthy. I would do that without a second thought. The helplessness I'm feeling is overwhelming. He is in pain, and I cannot do a thing to stop it. Big ol' daddy, larger than life and twice as strong, and yet I cannot get him out of this. I feel so lost.

My wife and I have run the gamut of emotions in the last 2-1/2 days. I scarcely shed a tear from Sunday night to Tuesday night, but then in front of my mother and sister, fell apart in a way I could only describe as ugly. So from this I have learned that emotions can only be bottled for so long. That was, however, only one of many, many cries I know I will have over the upcoming months. For those tears to not be in vein, I ask that you all keep praying and thinking positive thoughts for my little man. I can ask no more than that, because I feel prayer is the most powerful tool at our disposal. Those who do.....when you pray, I ask you pray not only for Aaron, but for me and my wife and other children, as well as the team of doctors and specialists who are caring for him. It would mean so much to me.

Thanks again everyone, and I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Posted by: haynes9 23-Nov-2006, 02:10 AM
My heart aches for you, my friend. We had prayer tonight at church for Aaron and will continue to do so. May you and your family find the comfort that only our dear Lord can bring. I know this Thanksgiving will have special meaning to you and your family. I know it does for me, also, because of Aaron's situation.

Praying.

Mark

Posted by: Macfive 23-Nov-2006, 10:04 AM
Thanks for taking some time to give us an update. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: zeryx 23-Nov-2006, 10:43 AM
Thank you for taking time to update us - I can only begin to imagine what torment you and your family are going through, my thoughts are with you at this hard time.

Posted by: gaberlunzie 23-Nov-2006, 02:04 PM
My heart cries for you and with you. This feeling of helplessness must be a horrible thing to bear besides the caleidoscope of all other emotions. Been there.
Aaron will be a brave and strong fighter, and he and all who belong to him and all who care for him will be in my thoughts and prayers - always.
I wished I could do more. Please keep us posted.

Posted by: SCShamrock 26-Nov-2006, 11:03 AM
Everyone. I am using CR's journal feature to help me chronicle Aaron's progress, and to make it easier for those interested/concerned to follow along. I haven't done this before, so I hope I did it correctly. If I haven't, would someone please let me know? I will be updating it as progress or other changes develop. I might even update just to share how I'm feeling.

Thank you again for all your loving prayers and comments. I doubt I could ever truly express how much it means to me.

Posted by: SCShamrock 26-Nov-2006, 11:11 AM
QUOTE (Dogshirt @ 20-Nov-2006, 09:38 PM)
As far apart as you and I might be, that aside, of course he is in my thoughts and prayers! We may not see eye to eye, but we're STILL family! Take heart my friend!


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Thank you! I think our differences are really only ideological, and probably there are many, many things we agree on. But I don't think that means we lose our humanity, does it? I know there are those who truly hate people that differ from them in their views, but I would hope that they could drop such pettiness during such a time, and embrace our humanness as you have done. I don't agree with you on several levels, but dog, that doesn't mean I wish you any harm at all. In fact, I can think you're wacky and far out, but still love you as a fellow human. God forgive those who can't.

Posted by: starlingtc 26-Nov-2006, 01:08 PM
Good afternoon,
This is actually the time I have been on this site, and alreay the love and humanity is overwhelming. I was sitting here watching my daughter play outside and started to read. I am so very sorry for what you are going through. I could not imagine. There is nothing more painful than not being able to help your child. However at times like this is when you are stronger than you ever thought possible. I will also pray for all of your family. And even though I am new to this site and have yet to have the priveldge to meet you, just both being parents you have my respect and my prayers. Have faith and god bless you all.
Tamy

Posted by: stoirmeil 28-Nov-2006, 11:54 AM
Hello, Rob --

I also want to say that, although we have not seen eye to eye all the time (to put it mildly), this goes way beyond anything we could ever disagree about. I'm very heavy in my heart to hear this news about your boy. Please accept my profoundest wishes and hopes for his recovery, and for the strength all of you are going to need as Aaron proceeds with his treatment.

Posted by: Dreamer1 28-Nov-2006, 12:26 PM
Aaron (especially), you, and your whole family have been in my thoughts and prayers every day, and will continue to be. I can't begin to express all that I feel for all of you, but you have my heartfelt hope that God will protect Aaron and bring him back to Health.

Dreamer1


Posted by: BluegrassLady 28-Nov-2006, 07:28 PM
Every moment we have with our loved ones are so very precious. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

BGL

Posted by: SCShamrock 29-Nov-2006, 12:34 AM
Again, thank you all! I need the prayers and support you so graciously give, and ask God to bless you all.

Lynn, I know exactly what you mean. I actually have encountered one person who will not drop his hatred of me for five seconds to wish my son a full recovery...but I know eventually he will have to confront that hatred in one form or another. I can only pray it is in this life that he finds peace.

I am about to update my journal. Not much news, but this is as much for my benefit as anything else. I will continue to check in periodically. Thank you all!

Posted by: sisterknight 29-Nov-2006, 08:55 AM
we all need an outlet at times it's what keeps us human and strong in times of distress...writing is a wonderful outlet, don't stop..aaron is in my prayers continually
vik

Posted by: gaberlunzie 29-Nov-2006, 12:39 PM
I agree with sisterknight; writing is a good outlet and it helps to clear your mind a bit; especially in times when at a certain point your thoughts start to spin around and around without any result.
I did this while going through very hard times; I wrote it down, all my thoughts, my emotions, my hope and despair, pain and small, small joys, I was crying, cursing, being all silent... In the long run it helped a lot to find my way through it all.

We are all brothers and sisters, children of one God, no matter by which name we call him; we are family. Maybe this thought could help you when you feel alone or forsaken.

You are all in my prayers.

Posted by: Monarchs Own 29-Nov-2006, 03:51 PM
My heart goes out to you and your loved ones, especially Aaron. You are still in my prayers - all of you!


Posted by: WizardofOwls 06-Dec-2006, 07:46 PM
I am so sorry that my well-wishes and prayers are so late in coming, but you have them my friend! I am crushed for you at this terrible news. I will keep him, as well as you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Take care and God bless!
Allen

Posted by: Roberto Phoenix 06-Dec-2006, 10:13 PM
I will add your son in my prayers tonight too. I just saw this post today and can understand what you are going through. Stay strong in spirit. I'm praying a prayer as I type for you and your family that you will all make it through this difficult time.
Shalom

Posted by: hologramrose 07-Dec-2006, 12:46 AM
I just read the journal entries and posts tonight but wanted to let you know that Aaron will be in my prayers and wishes each night and I'll add his name to our wishbox at work. I was so sorry to read of his ordeal but I'm glad at least that he is at home right now with you and surrounded with love.
take care,
chelsea

Posted by: SCShamrock 07-Dec-2006, 10:33 AM
Many thanks again to all those who are praying for Aaron and our family. God's love is so wonderful and perfect, and although I have my difficult moments in understanding what is happening, I do realize that this is part of life's incessant cycle of trials that, in one form or another, hit us all. I would ask for a special prayer for my wife Dawn. She is having a very difficult time coping with things, and needs to learn to lean on God's promises and grace. Remember her as you pray today, that God will comfort her as she tries so hard to be strong.

Updating my journal today. Thanks to those who are reading it.

Posted by: Muircheartach 07-Dec-2006, 11:59 AM
Hi Robert,

Without a doubt, you, Dawn and Aaron will be kept in our prayers! I'll update my prayer request for you so that my church knows about Dawn's needs as well.

Please let her and Aaron know that we're all praying for you!

Blessings and love!

Posted by: maisky 07-Dec-2006, 12:54 PM
SC I will include your son and your familiy in my daily prayers.

Posted by: rwkingv 08-Dec-2006, 07:51 AM
We are honored to be able to pray for your son and will gladly do so.

From a mother's perspective, isn't it comforting to know so many people are praying specifically for him.

God be with you all and please keep up informed as to his progress,

Kenya

Posted by: SCShamrock 12-Dec-2006, 02:14 PM
QUOTE (rwkingv @ 08-Dec-2006, 08:51 AM)
From a mother's perspective, isn't it comforting to know so many people are praying specifically for him.

Kenya,

Yes, it truly is a comfort to know that. I am just amazed at how the internet (which is the source of so much evil) has been so instrumental in gathering loving hearts around my son and my family.

By the way, thank you to all who have visited Aaron's site. If you have somehow missed the post, then I'll say it is the reason I have stopped the journal here. I don't have the time for two journals. I don't even have the time for tv watching. Guess that will be tough for me when I resume classes in January. Anyway, that address again is http://caringbridge.com/visit/aaronmcgrady. I know a heap of you have already visited, and I can't thank you enough for signing the guestbook and for all the wonderful blessings. Christmas is almost here, and Aaron will be coming home from his second round of chemo on Christmas Eve. I don't know how he will feel, but I know it will be a good time to share all the kindness you people have shown over these last weeks. God bless you all!

Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 12-Dec-2006, 05:48 PM
I hope you all have good news to celebrate this Christmas. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Antonio 12-Dec-2006, 05:53 PM
Hello, I'm new here! I read this post today and had to reply. May the Lord hear the prayers, of so many who truly care for your son Aaron. And may I add my prayers for him also. What you must feel I could not even begin to imagine, but as a father I feel for you. I pray that God grant you the strength, to endure and carry on. May the Lord bless you and your family, I will remember Aaron in my prayers.


Antonio

Posted by: stoirmeil 13-Dec-2006, 09:34 AM
QUOTE (Antonio @ 12-Dec-2006, 06:53 PM)
Hello, I'm new here! I read this post today and had to reply. May the Lord hear the prayers, of so many who truly care for your son Aaron. And may I add my prayers for him also. What you must feel I could not even begin to imagine, but as a father I feel for you. I pray that God grant you the strength, to endure and carry on. May the Lord bless you and your family, I will remember Aaron in my prayers.


                                                        Antonio

How wonderful, Antonio, that that is your very first post here. Hope you will come on the site often and let us get to know you better! Yes, it's a place full of some great, very intensely human humans -- warts, halos and all. smile.gif Welcome!

Rob -- He'll be home for Christmas Eve, then, God willing? I hope like crazy he'll be feeling good enough to really get into the spirit of the holiday and enjoy all the love of his family and friends (and some holiday fixin's -- I think it must be hard on all of you when his natural, growing boy's pleasure in good food wanes a little). Good cheer together, every precious moment of the season, to all of you.

Posted by: Rindy 13-Dec-2006, 09:38 PM
Welcome to you Antonio. I hope you enjoy the music as well as the wonderful people that are here on this forum.

SCShamrock, I hope things are some what better today for all of you. Hang in there.

Sona Nollaig

Posted by: BluegrassLady 16-Dec-2006, 01:49 AM
Hi...I have been keeping up with Aaron's progress on Caring bridge and was happy to hear that he is home for the holidays. So glad to hear that he is feeling a bit stronger each day. I pray that your entire family will now beable to enjoy the holidays. This is the season for miracles, my friend.

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Posted by: Antonio 16-Dec-2006, 02:31 AM
SCShamrock, very happy to hear that Aaron is feeling better and home for the holidays. I will keep Aaron and your family in my prayers.

Antonio
God Bless

Posted by: gwenlee 16-Dec-2006, 08:55 PM
Hi SCShamrock

I just saw your post about your son. My heartfelt prayers goes out to you and your family. I know this is a very difficult time. My daughter who is now 23 was diagnosised with Multilple Sclerosis at 17. We were given a poor prognosis at the time. She was started on chemo, lost all of her hair and bloated up. I was the one who was falling apart and crying, but one day after she had had a really bad day with chemo she looked at me and said mom no more tears and don't even let me hear you ask God why. Because I have so many people praying for me and he has heard those prayers, and I am in his hands regardless of the outcome.

Don't lose faith and know that all of us here care. You gave Aaron a good name(my son has the same name) it means tower of strength.

God bless you and your family.

Gwenlee

Posted by: stoirmeil 19-Dec-2006, 08:16 AM
Rob -- knowing that Aaron is starting in with a difficult leg of his treatment right after the holiday, I am wishing all your family the most blessed, beautiful, and peace-filled Christmas Eve and Christmas Day anyone has ever seen, every precious drop of it full of light and the awareness of your love for each other.

Posted by: Antonio 19-Dec-2006, 11:55 PM
SCShamrock, just a quick note to let you know that I am thinking about and praying for Aaron, I hope Aaron and all your family have a wonderful Christmas with him home. May God Bless and keep his hand upon you thru these trying times.

Antonio

Posted by: CelticAngus 24-Dec-2006, 08:25 AM
A Prayer of Healing through Worship
Heavenly Father,
We come into Your presence to love and adore You.
Thank You for Your love and Your desire for union with us.
We welcome all that You wish to do through
this healing prayer. We open ourselves to communication
with You and Jesus through the ministry of the Holy
Spirit. Come Holy Spirit, anoint us with healing so
deep it reaches back into our blood line; with
healing so wide it impacts our friends and relatives;
with healing so high it draws us into Your holiness.

Holy Spirit, come with Your fire. Our Father Which Art In Heaven---

Father God,
by Your grace I come to You with all that I am
and all that I ever hope to be.
I am Your child born of Your love.
Jesus brought me into Your presence.
You alone satisfy my soul.
You in me and I in You;
this is the path of healing for my soul.
By Your grace I come into Your presence
with simple, trusting assurance, certain
of Your love for me. In Your presence all
fear and insecurity melt away and deep hurts
become healing memories. In Your presence
I am strengthened and filled with hope. Father
in heaven, I breathe the breath of heaven
deep inside my spirit. Your heaven flows
through me. May the light of Your glory be
present with me throughout this day.
I love You Father.

Hallowed Be Thy Name---

Father,
I choose to live this one precious life in a
way that honors Your holy name. You call me
to worship, and I come. Oh Father, let all
that is within me cry holy. Let every wound
of my past dissolve in the light of Your
wonderful presence. Turn my weaknesses into
strengths, my failures into victories, my sorrows
into joy. Perfect all that concerns me as I
gaze upon Your holiness.

Thy Kingdom Come---

Father,
Your kingdom of love is in my heart.
It is not I who live but Christ who lives
in me. I am identified with my risen Lord
Jesus and Your kingdom is established in my
spirit. In coming to know Jesus, I am
discovering who I am, Precious Lord. Your
kingdom has come into my emotions,
and they are in a healthy balance.
Your kingdom has come into my mind,
and it is sanctified. Your kingdom
has come into my body, and I am becoming
healthy. Your kingdom rules my heart, and
I live a life of richness and depth. Your
kingdom has come into my mouth, and I speak
words that heal and liberate. Because Your
kingdom rules my life I am resilient and
filled with hope in all circumstances.

Thy Will Be Done---

Father in heaven,
unite my will with that of Your son.
Thank You for giving me a spirit of
submission, tender and open to the
Holy Spirit. In every circumstance I
commend myself to Your grace and choose
what is pleasing to You. Father,
I delight to do Your will. When I
lay my life before You and say "Thy
will be done," You receive it
as an act of worship. Wonderful Lord,
You have come tenderly into the deepest
struggles of my life and whispered, "Just
keep Your eyes on me. Trust me to take
care of You." You have come into my
broken heart and made it a place of worship.
You have drawn me to praise You when
everything in my world was in ashes.
You have called me to trust beyond all
reason. I lay my life upon the altar of
Your love and say with joy in my soul,
"Thy will be done." Jesus, I trust in You."

On Earth As It Is In Heaven---

Father,
my heart beats with Your heart.
For me, to live is Christ.
Thank You, Holy Spirit,
for bringing my life into harmony
with heaven. Thank You, Holy Spirit,
for teaching me how to walk with
Jesus in His resurrected life. Thank
You, that the attitudes of heaven
are my attitudes. I think Your
thoughts and walk in Your presence.
I carry the light of Heaven wherever I go.

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread---

Father,
You have always taken care of me, and
You always will. You give me what
I need each day and prepare for my
tomorrow. My faith is growing. Thank
You for my daily joy that draws me
to worship when sadness comes. Thank
You for Your healing balm that soothes
the day's aches and pains. Thank
You for Your perfect love that soaks
away my fear. Your tender daily
care in every area of need draws me
to my knees in worship. Thank You
for walking with me day by day.
In our growing friendship You have
never failed me, ever. I love You,
Father. I love You, Jesus, Bread
of Heaven. I love You, Holy Spirit.

Forgive Us Our Debts---

Father,
thank You for Your gift of mercy in my life;
Your mercy that reaches my heart, because I have
forgiven those who hurt me. I confess my sins and
receive forgiveness. I am free from condemnation
and safely united to You. Your truth has made me free.
I love You Father.

As We Forgive Our Debtors---

Father,
by the grace of the cross I let go of
bitterness resentment and unforgiveness.
If there are hidden roots of unforgiveness,
thank You for shining Your light on them.
I entrust this area to You. Thank You, for
turning injury into compassion and hurts
into intercessions. Forgiveness brings
heaven to earth. I love You, Father---

And Lead Us Not Into Temptation---

Thank You, Father,
for keeping me on a path that leads to holiness.
With Your grace I see temptation when it comes,
and brush it off the path. Your love is stronger
than the urge to sin. Thank You for healing any
areas of my soul that might be vulnerable to temptation.
Jesus, You are my Shepherd and my hiding place. You
guide me to safe pastures. I am responsive to the
voice of the Holy Spirit who warns me of trouble ahead.
Thank You, Father. I Love You.

But Deliver Us From Evil---

Father,
Thank You for protecting me from every evil and for
bringing me a gift of peace. You have broken the chain
of oppression, delivered me from depression, anger, guilt,
and fear. At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow;
addictions, perversions, hopelessness, worthlessness,
loneliness and despair must bend their knee to the
name of Jesus. I cast down every argument and every
high thing in me that exalts itself against the
knowledge of God. I bring every thought into captivity
to the obedience of Christ. Thank You for giving me
the power over all the power of the enemy. Nothing
shall hurt me. You have given me a spirit of praise
and worship, which is my strength in the face of the
enemy. Thank You for Your armor, Your name, Your blood,
Your Spirit. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.
Thank You Father. I love You.

For Thine Is The Kingdom.. And The Power.. And The Glory Forever

Father,
every gift You have given me, every dream, every talent,
every possesion, every resource and hope for the future,
I return to You with love. All is Yours.
May Your name be glorified, may Your kingdom come.
Take Lord, receive, All my liberty, My memory,
my understanding, my entire will. All that I have
and possess. You have given all to me; To You,
O' Lord, I return it. All is Yours. Dispose of it
wholly according to You will. Give me Your love
and Your grace, for this is sufficient for me. Amen!!
Sending Reiki Energies to Your Son, May My Angels Heal him from Within.

Healing Blessings & love,
CelticAngus

Posted by: briantheflute 26-Dec-2006, 09:58 PM
Hope all is going well and that prayers are helping. God is good and looks after us all in time of need.

All love and peace,

Brian x smile.gif

Posted by: Rindy 27-Dec-2006, 04:00 PM
Your all in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there..

Slainte

Posted by: stoirmeil 27-Dec-2006, 07:43 PM
Rob --

So glad to hear that Aaron had a beautiful Christmas, and that he's sailing into this round of treatment with more strength and spirit. And appetite. eat.gif

It seems to be a real sign for you how he's doing, if only he can only eat well -- and I know just what you mean. It's so immediate and important for the growing little man and for his dad the provider, at the same time. So I'm real happy about that whopper. Who knew that a whopper could be such a beautiful thing?

A blessed New Year to Aaron and you and all your family.

Posted by: briantheflute 28-Dec-2006, 05:58 AM
Hello again!

Greetings of Peace and Expectation!

We've celebrated a wonderful gift to us all, this Christmas, and now there is an added urgency as the New Year approaches and our thoughts and wishes turn, as the year, to things positive.

I hope all is well with your family and pray all the time that success with the treatment is ongoing.

Just as so many here are praying too.

With every good wish and intercession for this coming year,

All love and peace, Brian x thumbs_up.gif smile.gif

Posted by: John Clements 28-Dec-2006, 08:48 AM
A day hasn’t passed, that I haven’t thought of your son. I can only hope that it helps.
JC

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 30-Dec-2006, 07:19 AM
I've been reading your journal in Caring Bridge every day. Just wanted to say how thrilled I am at the wonderful progress Aaron is making. I am so glad that he seems to be tolerating the second round of chemo so much better. We are all still praying for your entire family and holding all of you close in our hearts. The latest news also brings a smile to my heart.

Posted by: valpal 59 02-Jan-2007, 02:53 PM
SCShamrock,
Our thoughts and prayers are with Aaron and you and your family.

Val

Posted by: stoirmeil 03-Jan-2007, 10:33 AM
Let's have a special round of good wishes and cheer for Aaron's mom! I was really moved by how much she feels it when he gets the med injection that hurts him, and I can imagine how all this has been wearing on her as well as the dad and the rest of the family. So let's hear it for the mom, and wish her all the strength and serenity she needs to keep on keepin' on for the New Year, until Aaron is all the way through this!

Posted by: stoirmeil 08-Jan-2007, 09:16 PM
Just read the Caring Bridge log. Something about this treatment phase catches me in the throat where the tears announce themselves . . . not from worry, but from the beauty and elegance of the medical strategy and also the kind of floating, suspended state Aaron is in while his precious stem cells are being held out of harm's way, and his marrow is being destroyed. I did already know about this, but it never fails to move me, especially the perfect faith a child has in his doctors and his parents that even though the battle is being fought right down inside his bones, he's been provided for, he'll be safe and come out OK. All of us are children, all of us ultimately have to have that faith.

Posted by: stoirmeil 18-Jan-2007, 04:38 PM
For some reason Caring Bridge is not accepting my posts there, but I haven't forgotten to check in. I'm thinking of Aaron and his dad at this time and wishing them peace and comfort. And for Aaron, the firm and confident sense that each treatment, no matter how crummy it makes him feel, has a limit and is doing its job. Bless you both!

Posted by: Dreamer1 08-Feb-2007, 02:54 PM
I just read your journal entry(Caring Bridge) from Tuesday, and realized that Aaron is due for surgery immediately. My heart and prayers are with you all more strongly than ever. May God protect him, watch over him, and bring him safely through this procedure, and help him get well!

Dreamer1

Posted by: SCShamrock 04-Mar-2007, 05:35 PM
I needed to stop by, if for nothing else but to say hello and thanks for all the prayers I know are being asked on my son's behalf. I won't go into detail here, but anyone can easily catch up on the latest progress on Aaron's website. These are very troubling and trying times. Without God's love and comfort I would surely never make it through. He has seen fit to provide me with a circle of family and friends who make up a network of support which serves me well. I thank you all for your love.

Celtic Angus (did I get that right?), I may just share that prayer. It was beautiful. Thank you.

Posted by: Rindy 04-Mar-2007, 06:47 PM
Thanks for thinking of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Slainte

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