Kendall

[spareparts]

for those of ya'll that have visited my daugters site, she came through her first treatment without any issues. The second treatment is cheduled for this coming Wednesday. For updates click on the link below
Thanks for the support and kind words

[charlie_the_tuna]

have visited the site and have been crossing my fingers (figuratively speaking) ever since.
cant prey so i'll just hope.

[lumberslinger178]

great news keep the faith!!!!

[randlemanboater]

have visited the site and have been crossing my fingers (figuratively speaking) ever since.
cant prey so i'll just hope.

God listens to everyone CTT, give it a try.



SP, I will continue to pray for her.

[BuilderFL]

Hey Spare, post that picture of Kendall in the green laundry basket (love that smile) and the one in the inner tube, but do us all a favor and crop yourself out of picture.
I hate to be the one to tell you; Kendall is adorable, but you're not. In any case, post them.

[spareparts]

thanks for the compliment there builder, I think
I could be worse, I could look like CTT

[BuilderFL]

You're right Spare...but then again, he's way out there on a league of his own. :beer:

[spareparts]

heres the picture of Kendall and the Chemo Duck "Crackers" getting his treatment before kendall gets hers

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/spareparts_photos/P8120136.jpg

[charlie_the_tuna]

thanks for the compliment there builder, I think
I could be worse, I could look like CTT

you should be so lucky.

[Blue_Runner]

Kendall is brave little girl. Thanks for the update Spare, tell Kendall we are thinking of her.

Blue

[spareparts]

we go back Wednesday, if everything goes OK, we will go outpaitent from here on

[nipper]

Prayers for you, Kendall and your family, spare.

[bradford]

Thoughts and prayers brotha!

[macojoe]

Great news so far!! Keep the faith, and Good Luck!

[parishht]

Thoughts and prayers for the little one.

[rb437]

Prayers to Kendall and her family. Keep the faith and pray that Gods will be done. God will provide.

Rick

[Seacrets]

Prayers sent. Get well soon Kendall.

[spareparts]

treatment went well last night. My wife is there with her now, shes got an appointemnt with a specialist today, then she goes home. If everything goes well this morning, she well be treated outpaitent from here on. We've got some questions about that though, right now, including prehydration, chemo, and posthydration, its taking around 11 hours for her treatment, thay must begoing to change something, just one more of many questions we have for the doctors. 58 treatments to go.

[spareparts]

got through with her third treatment, this one was outpatient everything went well, her white blood count was a little down, but everything else checked ok. 57 to go

[bradford]

Sounds like good news. Keep your chin up brother, ya'll will get through it!

We'll keep praying for ya Kendall!

[spareparts]

fourth treatment went well, going outpatient now. Magnesium was a little low, all other blood levels were ok. The medicine is starting to affect her walking a little bit, the Doctors told us its expected as the chemicals can affect her nervious system. 56 to go. next week she only get one chemical, should take a whole lot less time.

[bradford]

How many treatments per week?

Sounds like good news to me. God bless ya'll!

[spareparts]

she's on 10, six week cycles. One treatment per week, 1 chemical the first week, 2 the second thru the 4th, 1 the fifth, then five days of oral medication the sixth while she's reevaluated for the next cycle. Just found out the oral medication for 5 pills is going to run around $1200( I thought the nausa meds were high at $12 per pill). We had to make a special application to medicade to cover what blue cross won't. waiting to hear back from them.

[parishht]

It's incredible the resilliance of our youngsters.

I hope all works out well with the funding.

Prayers are with her.

[C YENSEN]

my prayers are with you and your family

[spareparts]

Kendall is on her last week in the first cycle, she's doing OK, this week shes taking oral chemo, 5 pills for $1200, thank God for disabilty coverage! Shes starting to lose her hair, it doesn't bother her as much as it bothers her mother and I, its a visual reminder of whats going on with her. We've been over whelmed here lately. After my wife's sister found out she had breast cancer, my wife went and had a mamogram herself, guess what, she had to outdo her sister, we got the results back yesterday and it came back positive. We haven't gotten the lab report yet, so they are scheduling surgery for the 15th, unless we find out its more aggresive. I'm about at my full capacity, I don't know what else could happen, i told someone the other day that I'm going to hit the lottery or get hit by a truck, the sob pointed out that I could be like Earl Hickey and do both, i had to laugh at that one. See the caringbridge site for more updates. Thanks for the prayers and concerns.

[charlie_the_tuna]

sh!t like this makes one wonder if there is a higher power, and what the phuk the plan is.
would a god make people suffer like this?
babies?

[reelapeelin]

I'm sure it's tough, but hang in there and be strong for those counting on you...we are all wishing you and yours the best...

[bcmarinamanager]

Keep the faith spare. We're all praying for you and your family. In the face of doubt and uncertainty you gotta try to stay positive and keep praying for the best. You're in the middle of a marathon right now, the "wall" people hit when they feel their lowest. I know it sounds trite, but a strong positive attitude can go a real long way. You've got a wonderfully strong little girl to handle such a hard life. Use her as an example of strength. You can do it! She's strong, you and your wife are strong! You WILL get through this! We're all praying spare, good luck!

CTT, God works through tragedies. No one knows the plan or it's path, but God will make himself known through everything. It's easy to blame him for doing nothing, but trust that He is with her every step of the way, sharing His love with her. Have faith... and God does listen to everyone, no matter what your belief is, He believes in you. Try reading the book "The Shack." It really opens your mind up to a different way of living with God. It's not a "church" book, but it is a great read, and not too long. I'm not a church going person, but I believe I have a relationship with God, and this book hits home for me. Give it a try.

God bless you and your family spare. We'll be praying.

[CaptJJ]

Keep that little girl smiling.

[bradford]

How ya doing Spare? Any news about Kendall? More prayers sent bro!

[spareparts]

she's doing ok this week, we finshed up the oral Chemo on Sunday, she gets two weeks off before she starts the second cycle. I forgot to give her anti-nausea medicine Sunday night, and guess what we were cleaning up at 2 am. Shes a tough little girl, she handles it better than her mother and I do. She's braging now about she only says ow, and doesn't cry when they pull the needle out of her shunt. Her hair is starting to fall out pretty good now, it bothers her mother an me more than her, this is the first time since we started all this three years ago that we have a constant visual reminder of whats wrong with her, before you could forget she was sick for a moment or two. SHe is scheduled to start back on Chemo on the 16th, the day after my wife has her surgery.

[CaptJJ]

Still prayin' for your family. Wish I wasn't gettin' gray and losin' hair, I would love to do Locks for Love for kids in this situation.

[willy]

God gives us strength at these times, I pray for you and for Kendall, may it please be as easy as it can be and a speedy recovery.

[reelapeelin]

Hopin' for the best to Kendall and your wife...tuff times ahead...be strong for them...we'll be thinking of you...I remember hearin' a story about a dad who's kid was losing all their hair...he kept his head shaved for the duration, so they'd look alike...

[randlemanboater]

My family and I pray for you and your family every night SP.

I know it is tough, but keep faith and believe, God will show you the way.

[spareparts]

I already keep my hair shaved pretty close, my oldest daughter(8) told her mother that she wanted to grow her hair out long, then cut it off for her sister to have wig. One of these days, when they are both fighting like cats and dogs, I'll have to remind them about sisterly love.

[randlemanboater]

SP, do you know about "Locks of Love"?

They collect hair from donors and make wigs for kids who need them. My middle daughter has sent hair twice to them. (you have to have 10 inches cut off to send)

http://www.locksoflove.org/

[spareparts]

yes I do, thats what my oldest was refering too. My wife was kidding around with my oldest telling her she ws the only one in the family that was going to have any hair( I don't have much to begin with, my youngest is loosing hers to Chemo, my wife will probably loose hers when she starts chemo), so she said she was going to shave her head too, we got a scream and a few laughs out of it

[spareparts]

everything went well with my wifes surgery today, took longer than expected( 5 hours), but they got all the tumors, and the preliminary report on her lymphnodes came back negative. Let all hope the final report comes back negative as well. Shes doing well( can't keep her mouth from moving, its working fine) shes on enough pain killer that she doesn't feel any pain. She said "today, its all about me!" Shes scheduled to come home Friday. Keep us in your prayers, its gotten us thru alot allready

[randlemanboater]

Thats a good report SP. We will keep up the prayers.

[CaptJJ]

Keep'em happy and laughing SP and you guys can get through this. Still praying for your family.

[rb437]

More prayers coming your way. Hang in there.

[drbabe]

From your posts I've turned into a regular on Caring Bridge, Kendall-specific. Thoughts and prayers and Lord, what a girl. Keep on keepin' on.

Dr. Dave.

[spareparts]

My wife is home now, she's doing well. Thanks for all the prayers and concerns. Thanks for visiting the site as well. Dr. Dave, great poem!

[spareparts]

had some good news today, Kendall had an X-ray Monday, and had an MRI yesterday. The x-ray was to check her spine for curavature as a result of last Novemebers surgery(they had to open up 7 vertebre so she wears a brace to straighten her spine). Her spine is improving, adn considering that shes just went thru one round of Chemo, thats big! The Chemo could cause her back porblems to get worse, so any improvement is great. We also got the results from the MRI, and the tumer has stoped growing, the checmo treatments are doing their job, she starts back on chemo next Wednesday for her second round.

Oh, and got to meet Reel face to face today, good to put a face with a screen name.

[cfelton]

Thats good news Spare, We'll keep praying for you all!

:clap:

[randlemanboater]

Thanks for the good report SP.

[CaptJJ]

:sun: Hope things keep looking up, Great report.

[spareparts]

just to keep ya'll updated, My wife had here first chemo treatment a week from last Tuesday. It knocked her back prety good. today was probably the first day since her treatemnt that she felt well, luckily she is only going to have to have three more treatments( they are spaced three weeks apart). My daughter had her third chemo treatement of her second cycle. She is handling it pretty good. Its all becoming way too normal for our family to be going to the hospital or doctor. They are getting better, but this is all getting old.

[CaptJJ]

"They are getting better, but this is all getting old."

that's the most important thing, hang in there SP. You got a lot of people praying for your family.

[garagenc]

I read it everytime there is a update, you can have it e mailed to you. Thats what I do so I'm up with all the new entries.

Glad to hear she did fine and Mom got some rest.

[bcmarinamanager]

Very glad to hear things are going well SP. You and your family are still in our prayers. Keep the faith, we're all pulling and praying for you. Stay strong!

[spareparts]

just having a depressing week, nothing specific, just haveing a crappy attitude this week

[bradford]

Keep yer chin up Spare! Let the momentum of the positive news keep ya'll moving forward. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!!

[spareparts]

I haven't posted an update lately, between the Make A Wish trip and teh Holidays, weve been pretty busy. Kendall finished her last round of chemo and she had an MRI yesterday. Good News!!!!! The tumer has shrunk some and the fluid surounding the tumer is dissapating. I assume that we will continue with the chemo cycles, I don't know when she starts her next one, but it seems to be working. My wife had her last chemo treatment today, besides being nausous and tired, she's doing ok. The SC Port athority addopted our family this Christmas ( thanks to a freind who wrote the local radio station), they brought the girls a bunch of toys, books and a brand new bicycle for each of them. Its been a real good Christmas Season and our family has had a lot to be thankful for. I'm ready for 2009, and I ready to put a lot of 2008 memories behind me.

[lumberslinger178]

god bless you and your family spare.......

[willy]

Good luck to you and your family, may 2009 bring some peace to you

[CaptJJ]

Still prayin' for your family, Spare. I love reading the good news.

[bradford]

Great News!!! Keep on fightin!!!

[spareparts]

Its been a while since I've updated this thread. Since the last time we've all had a lot going on. In case ya'll didn't know the company I worked for closed the SC office, since then I have gone in business for my self([email protected]). My wife has been recovering well( if you didn't know she was diagnosed with breast cancer last September), following a double masectomy and chemo, all test show her to be clear. I have been busier than ever with my new business. We just finished up Kendall's fourth chemo cycle, and got the results from the MRI yesterday, it showed significant reduction in the size of the tumer. This is the biggest news we've had since they found the tumer(and the most positive). Previous scans showed the tumer to be 15 mm X 5 mm, its now at 9mm X 4mm. We really feel like we are getting somewhere now( praise be). Kendall is going to camp "happy days' (along with her sister) in two weeks for week of being a regular 4 year old. In case any of y'all are interested in more info on some great people, doing some great things, check the links below.

http://courageouskidz.org/

http://www.camphappydays.com/

and for more updates on Kendall(and a pic of the bonita I caught on light tackle, see page 5 of the pics)
check out
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kendallphall

and thanks for all the prayers, concerns, and wishes

David Hall (aka spareparts) and family

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey spare, this is good news. thank god. your shoulders must be phukking huge. keep the good news coming.

[bradford]

God bless ya Spare! Definantly good news! Best of luck with the new business!

[reelapeelin]

Good news to hear, Spare...hope she'll continue to improve...

[willy]

Every bit of of positive there is feels like weight being lifted I am sure.
My prayers to you and your family. Good luck with the new buisness Spare.

[garagenc]

Great News David, sounds like everybody around your place is getting along great now. Good news all around for them. I know you must have let out a big breath after hearing the good news about the daughter and wife.

[chumbucket]

That is good news spare. Continued thoughts and prayers. :news:

[lumberslinger178]

Great news spare ......................god bless everyone.

[CaptJ]

Nice update! We will keep praying and you and your family keep thinkin' postive.

[nipper]

Great to hear that news about Kendall and the Missus. Best wishes in your new endeavour.

[Stinky_Hooker]

God bless her! Will be praying!

[drbabe]

Thanks for the update, Spare. I read caringbridge updates all this past year. I think of you more than you might guess. Keep your stick on the ice.
Dave.

[cfelton]

Great news Spare!! We'll keep the prayers coming. Prayers must be working. :sun:

[Seacrets]

Wonderful news! Keep the faith.

[parishht]

Great news for both of them. Prayers for both.

[TXS V20]

Good news Spare! I'd been to the site a couple of times. Wifey and I have ya'll in our thoughts and prayers !

[spareparts]

We just picked up the girls yesterday from "Camp Happy Days" held at Camp Bob Cooper on Lake Moultrie. Camp Happy Days is a one week camp for kids with cancer and their siblings. The girls had a great time, they went tubing, parasailing(yes, my 5 year old went parasailing), canoeing, climbing wall, and more crafts than we have space for hear at the house. Check out the pics my wife just posted on the caring bridge site. And everyone check out "Camp Happy Days" site

[spareparts]

well i guess I jinxed myself for mentioning MUSC in the otehr thread, woek up this mornign to Kendall with a high fever and unable to use her left leg, so its off to the hospital for the day. As she is a chemo paitent, anytime a fever gets over 101 you go directly to the hospital. they ran a battery of test and a MRI, they still don't know what wrong, but her feer started breaking about two hours ago. I just got home about 30 min ago, called my wife(she stayed at the hospital withy Kendall, I'm here at the house with Kaylee), she tells me they are moving them to another room since they are testing her for the flu. My wife has been on bed rest since an emergency Hysterectimy three weeks ago, so go figure, the best place for her to rest is at the hospital with Kendall. I'm spending the day tomorrow with them, another weekend shot all to he11. I don't ask much out of life, I just want to go 30 days without someone in my family having to go to the hospital, this crap is getting real old! Oh well, what do you do. I'm personally going to have a tall Crown and ginger, and going to bed

[Bygracealone]

Dave,

I'm so sorry to hear about these many troubles that have come your way, one upon another. I haven't been keeping up with the Caringbridge journal on Kendall lately, but just before you wrote tonight, for some reason I decided to read it and she's been on my heart since then. I will be sure to pray for her and your family tonight and will try to remember to have the folks in our weekly prayer meeting do the same.

Steve

[spareparts]

thanks BGA, I needed that

[reelapeelin]

We'll all be thinking about you and little Kendall...she's gotta be the toughest kid on the planet...and you the toughest dad...chin up, Man...

[spareparts]

just got back from the hosipital, shes doing better, but her numbers are still down, tehy gave her platelets today, shes got to get her white blood count and hemoglobin counts up before thay will let her go home. So everythings on hold till them. I send entirely too much time in the hospital as a well person.

[CaptJ]

Spare, we are with you. And no one can ever say we feel your pain we are here for her. Kids are everything. My step daughter just had her second surgery last Wednesday for her McCune Albright Syndrome (very rare), through the top of the head and in the danger zones... first time they had to enlarge the back of her eye socket the bone was growing and squeezing the optic nerve...it sucks and is not right that kids should have to go through this stuff.

Keep positive thoughts thats what pulls me through.
And as I've said before stay busy and do your best to keep'em smiling, it's our job and I personally wouldn't want anyone else to handle it for me.

And I will agree with you, I spend way to much time in hospitals. Haven't called out of work sick in over ten years but I am in a hospital almost every other week.

[Pipe_Dream]

We're sending our thoughts and prayers her way, Spare.

[rb437]

Spare and CaptJ, my prayers go out to both of you, your children and your families. CaptJ, I was in Rhode Island last week visiting my brother. Was that your V I saw in the Wickford harbor? Brought some of the local brew back with me. I'll "have a gansett" for you.

[spareparts]

I've got Kendall duty tonight, my wife went back to the house for a break and I'm couching it in the hospital room. Kendall is more active today(and acting like a brat) but her temp is back up, so more antibiotics and more waiting.

[CaptJ]

Spare and CaptJ, my prayers go out to both of you, your children and your families. CaptJ, I was in Rhode Island last week visiting my brother. Was that your V I saw in the Wickford harbor? Brought some of the local brew back with me. I'll "have a gansett" for you.

My V is in North Kingstown but not Wickford. We have a ton of them around here. Mine is docked at the NK Town docks in Quonsett, small harbor called Allens Harbor. Give me the Heads up next time you come around I will bw glad to show you around.

[RWilson2526]

And as I've said before stay busy and do your best to keep'em smiling, it's our job and I personally wouldn't want anyone else to handle it for me.



CaptJ, that one almost got me choked up....Our thoughts are with you guys.

[RABBITFISH]

Spareparts...............I am sending my prayers up for you.........Tommy

[spareparts]

Kendall has been feeling better today, shes had no feevr for the past 24 hours. She had a head to toe MRI today, and we got teh results back form the Oncologist late this afternoon, the bulk of the tumer is GONE! There are stillsome fragments of it left, and she will continue with chemo once her numbers get back up, but this is some of the best news we've had in a while. We still don't know exactly why she's had the problems shes had the past week, but I'll take what I can get

[jjjtronics]

Here over 2000 miles away, but my Heart and my Prayers are with your Daughter Kendall and with You and Kendall`s Mother and Kendall`s Sisters and Brothers if any.
Here for you man, here for you 24/7.
JT

[Blue_Runner]

Spare - good news on the MRI and recovery from this latest "spell." Sorry to hear about your wifes troubles as well. Hang in there buddy, everybody is rootin and prayin.

[RABBITFISH]

Good news comes in small doses.
Add them up at the end of the run ........
I'll be continuing with the best wishes..

Tommy

[rb437]

Kendall has been feeling better today, shes had no feevr for the past 24 hours. She had a head to toe MRI today, and we got teh results back form the Oncologist late this afternoon, the bulk of the tumer is GONE! There are stillsome fragments of it left, and she will continue with chemo once her numbers get back up, but this is some of the best news we've had in a while. We still don't know exactly why she's had the problems shes had the past week, but I'll take what I can get

Good news! We'll keep praying.

[Seacrets]

Still praying for you all.

[spareparts]

looks like Christmas has come early.

To start with my mother has completed her final chemotherapy treatment for ovarian cancer. She was diagnosed last Febuary, went thru surgery,and treatments. She was pronouced clear two & 1/2 months ago, but they wanted her to go thru 6 more treatments to make sure. She finished up last week and is doing well.

But the big news is, we just got the offical results from Kendall's mri she had on Tuesday. The tumer is gone!!!!!!! She will continue one more cycle of 6 treatments of chemo, but the tumer is officially gone!!!!

And last but not least, my wife is still doing well after being diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago Septemeber, She finsihed her treatments last January and is doing well.

For more details, please click on the link
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kendallphall

if you would like to be involved with either one of these great orginizations for kids with cancer, click on these links

http://courageouskidz.org/

http://www.camphappydays.com/

thanks for all the prayers, concerns, and well wishes

[rb437]

That's better than any present you can buy in a store.
Merry Christmas and God bless your entire family

[willy]

Merry Christmas my friend, God bless all of you

[charlie_the_tuna]

great news spare. thank god. way to go kiddo.

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Man, that IS the best gift can ever get after so much. Thank god every day for that, god bless you all. That was great news.

[randlemanboater]

:happy:Great news SP!!!!!! We will continue to pray for all of yall.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[chumbucket]

That certainly is awesome news Spare. Merry Christmas indeed. :clap:

[Road King Cole]

Hi SP,

Being new I didn't know you were going through this. I just made a small donation to CaringBridge.

It must be so joyfull to get this news.
:clap:
Talk about a great Christmas Present...

[reelapeelin]

What GREAT NEWS!!...now you gotta figure how to wrap all that great stuff and have it under the tree by the 25th!!...

You see...good things happen to good people, too...:clap:

[RABBITFISH]

I am so very happy for you! I hope that this is just the beginning of many more good things to come for you and your family.
You are one of the good guys that we all like to brag about and call "my friend".

Hope to see you again sometime when we can visit longer..

Tommy...:party:

[phatdaddy]

great news spare, makes a lot of other christmas presents seem silly when compared to the real gifts we are given.

enjoy!!

[lumberslinger178]

God bless you all spare and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RWilson2526]

Great news! I didnt know your mom had cancer too....really more than any one family should have to bear.....Hope this is the beginning of putting all this behind you.

[spareparts]

a little update for ya'll. Tonight my daughter took her final(we hope) chemotherapy dose. This ends 18 months of chemo for her. We go back on March 17(i think) for a follow up MRI, if evrything is still clear, we are done with this chapter. We still have other issues with her that need to be addressed, but to have this behind us is great! Thanks again for all the prayers and thoughts, keep it up, its been working. Click on the caringbridge link below for more info and pics.


http://www.caringbridge.org/tres/images/photos/3/2/5/32515/m.eadugWFuKYwQFOKc.jpg (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kendallphall/photos)

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

That is GREAT news, i hope the best to her from the bottom of my heart.

[macojoe]

:news:great news!!! :nice:

[bradford]

AWESOME NEWS!!! May God continue to bless ya'll and see your family through! Nice snowman Kendall!

[willy]

What a doll, I want to pull her out of this screen and just hug her.

[charlie_the_tuna]

outstanding!!!

[CaptJ]

:clap:That's awesome, we will keep praying for your family. Give Kendall a big hug from all of us.

[Pipe_Dream]

That's wonderful news, spare!

[Blue_Runner]

Congrats for Kendall! You are one tough lil sweetheart! I'll be continuing to pray here in NC for Kendall & your family Spare.

[nipper]

That is just so terrific. She looks no worse for wear, bless her heart. Kids can be so courageous and resilient. Congratulations to her and all who love her.

[chumbucket]

:nice::clap::clap::clap: Awesome.

[lumberslinger178]

:sun::sun::sun:awsome

[RWilson2526]

super news! keep the faith

[spareparts]

Kendall got to ring the chemo bell today at MUSC signifing the official end of chemotherapy for her(18 months). We donated the bell to MUSC last summer, I had a ships bell laying around and after my mother in law saw one at Johns Hopkins, we decided MUSC needed one.
http://www.caringbridge.org/tres/images/photos/3/2/5/32515/t.zTidVoeltFmBNUDI.jpg

check out the caring bridge link for more photos, and don't forget the links to couragous kidz and camp happy days

[nipper]

What a terrific day for her and all her love her. May god bless all of you.

[Monkey Butler]

Fantastic! What an amazing kid. Best wishes to her an your entire family.

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

That is great news, god bless her.

[charlie_the_tuna]

outstanding!!!

[RidgeRunner]

That is fantastic. :happy::news::happy:
Keep the great reports coming.

[reelapeelin]

What a GREAT piece of news, Spare!!...she must be very proud to have come through that and you and your family have got to be elated!!...

Good news, Man!!...:nice:...ring that bell, Baby!!...

[Blue_Runner]

Congrats to the strong little lady! Way to go Kendall!
:party::nice:

[bradford]

Great news Spare!!! Way to tough it out Kendall!!!!

[phatdaddy]

amazing news spare, i KNOW some angels are getting their wings when that bell rings.

[cfelton]

Great News Spare!! I know you're all glad thats all behind her now. Now take the wife and girls to the beach and celebrate!!
:sun:

[spareparts]

the local paper did a story about us, here's a link
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/mar/30/just-how-much-can-you-bear/

[Road King Cole]

Nice story, love your wife's attitude and comments.

:clap:

[parishht]

Good story, good attitude.

[reelapeelin]

Good story...the Hall's may be the strongest people I know...

[spareparts]

just in case any of ya'll happen to be in Charleston this weekend, we're having Kendall's end of Chemo celebration this Saturday at Midland Park UMC. Ya'll are all invited. BTW, let me know if your are coming, my wife is beating me up about people rsvp'n

[reelapeelin]

just in case any of ya'll happen to be in Charleston this weekend, we're having Kendall's end of Chemo celebration this Saturday at Midland Park UMC. Ya'll are all invited. BTW, let me know if your are coming, my wife is beating me up about people rsvp'n


We're comin' down this weekend...but not til Sun afternoon to move youngest outta dorm and into apartment Mon...sorry we'll miss the party, but ya'll have a BIG TIME and hug that youngun every chance you get!!...:sun:

[spareparts]

Kendall is having a scheduled MRI tomorrow, nothing in particular, just a check up on her progress. My wife is pretty uptight about it, shes got that "feeling in her gut" that some things wrong. I've tried to convince her theres nothing wrong, but you know mothers, they have a sixth sense about their kids, I hope shes wrong. Keep Kendall in your prayers tonight. If this MRI is clear, it will be the fourth one since shes finished chemo

[RWilson2526]

Here's one comin' at ya! Got my fingers crossed too!

[lumberslinger178]

always spare.

[willy]

From mine to yours Dave. Just sent

[CaptJ]

Hope all goes/went well with Kendall and as always she is in our prayers.

[spareparts]

well the results came back and I happy to say, my wife was wrong!!!!!(that felt good to say). There was no signs of any tumer or any new growth. What a relief. Its been roughly 6 months since the tumer was declaired gone. This will be her forth clear MRI. SHe'll have another one in about 3 months. The 6 month time frame was big for our family, as the tumer returned 6 months after her initial surgery back in 08. The next big milestone will be the two year mark. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes.

[Road King Cole]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!
:sun::clap::clap::sun::clap::clap::clap::sun::clap ::sun::clap::clap::sun:

I can't image what you all have been going through.

[willy]

Thank You God, thank you.

[RidgeRunner]

Excellent news. Kendall is my new hero. I can only imagine your relief. :sun::sun:

[chumbucket]

That's great news and makes me very happy!!!!! :clap:

[CaptJ]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:clap::sun::sun::clap::sun::clap::sun::clap::sun:: clap::sun:


and the pink is for the bravest little girl! Give her a hug and a kiss for us.

[macojoe]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sun::sun::clap::fam ::news::happy:

[Blue_Runner]

Great news for the whole Spareparts family!! :clap:

[Seacrets]

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Monkey Butler]

That is truly good news! I don't know how you make it through the tough times but I'm glad you have a reason to celebrate now.

[Destroyer]

Spare, being a relative newcomer to this site I didn't know anything about your daughter's fight until now. So when I read the last few posts of this thread I had to go back and read all of them from the very beginning. It was only then that I realized the tremendous pressure that you and your family have been under. Anyone can deal with good news, but I think it's the measure of a man when you see how well he handles bad news. In my book sir, you are a giant!! :clap:

I'm a pretty religious man actually. Kendal is now added to those that are in my prayers forever. And if anyone ever says they don't believe in God or the power of prayer, I'll simply point them to this thread. God bless you!! :beer:

[Destroyer]

PS.... The link to the picture of the bell is broken. I'd love to see it. :love: Could you post it again please? Thanks !!!!!!!

[lumberslinger178]

congratulations to your family.

[spareparts]

thanks for all teh prayers and well wishes. Ya'll don't know how much this group of boat nuts and this site mean to me. Back when Kendall was first showing signs of being sick and we didn't know what was wrong with her, they were trying to rule out alergeic reactions(it was first diagnosed as a GI issue). We had to feed her with a g-tube and a pump that went into her stomach(did this for a year). We had to mix up a hypoalergenic mush for the pump for her food. It took about 20 min for the stuff to pump into her stomach. I had first feeding and last feeding duties of the day. The last feeding would end up later than midnight. After the pump finished I would have to flush the lines and her G-tube before going to bed. If left un flushed, the mush would stop up the lines and back to the hospital we'd have to go, so it was imperative to flush her g-tube after every feeding. I spent a lot of time on the internet trying to stay awake so I'd flush the line when she was done. I was helping a good friend of mine with a Seacraft so I was on the Seacraft site alot. It amazed me the general attitude of the people on there, what a bunch of a-holes. I had come to expect it from our local fishing web site, but didn't expect it from dedicated boat enthusiast. One night I had some one I was advising about his mercruiser 165 6 cylnder. Don't know what set him off, but he posted a long drawn out line of dribble criticizing my spelling and grammer, apparantly he'd never heard of wind talking. It just hit me wrong, this guy didn't know anything about me or my family, or what we were going thru, I wasn't looking for sympathy, I was just sharing my 24 years of being a professional boat mechanic and was trying to give him some good advise. I was about to fall asleep typing, which would account for some of my spelling and grammer issues, but who cares? I started to flame his a$$ with a response, but just responded with "never mind". This was about the time I bought my V and had found this site, I never looked back. Sadly, I still haven't had time to finish my V(I did finish the Mckee though), but I enjoy posting on this site every chance I get. I've visited a bunch of boat sites, and am a memeber on several. I'd have to say this is the best group of people on any of them. My familly and I have been through quite a lot the past four years, its been a great for me to have a place to unwind. My self and my familly both appreaciate the support, prayers, well wishes, and general companionship of the V20 site. Thanks to all of ya'll.

PS, don't forget to visit the Caring Bridge, Couragious Kidz and Camp Happy Days sites.

Deystroyer, I'll see if I can find the pics to the chemo bell, my wife rotated them out of the pics on the caring bridge site.

[willy]

Good people here across the board, that is why I check it every day. You Spare, are one of them and I am so happy your family might get a little rest from the burden you have been carrying.

[spareparts]

Been a while since I've updated this thread. All of ya'll that read the caring bridge site are probably up to date. Febuary 23 was one year since Kendall finished chemo. man this year has flown by. She's doing good. She finally had a "normal" medical issue and had to have her tonsils taken out. I gave her the same BS talk my parent gave me when I had mine taken out as a kid, you know, "you can have all the ice cream you want after they take them out" yeah, like you can swallow anything after they take them out. She was supposed to have her first T-ball game this Saturday with the Summerville Miracle league, but she'll be on the sidelines mending her throat. We still have some issue with her back(wears a back brace at night), and she still suffers from exema flair ups, but other than a limp(wears a leg brace), you'd never know she has been thru what she has. Thanks again for all the well wishes and prayers, from the Hall familly.

[charlie_the_tuna]

thats the stuff! Good news all around. (except for the toncils, of course). Glad to hear.

[parishht]

I'm with CTT on this one, keep up the good fight.

Is it normal tonsil extraction?
I had mine out as an adult and it was done with a laser,
no bleeding, real quick recovery and very little pain afterwards.
Only drawback is the burnt meat taste for about a week.

[spareparts]

I may have spoke too soon, she threw up all night and had a fever this morning, so my wife is carring her back to the doctor, never a dull moment around here

[spareparts]

well, just got in from the hospital, they admitted her this afternoon, did blood work, everything looked good. She feels like crap, they have fluids pumping into her and going to watch her tonight, well see how she feels tomorrow. My wife is staying at teh hospital with her, I haev my oldest herre at home with me.

[reelapeelin]

well, just got in from the hospital, they admitted her this afternoon, did blood work, everything looked good. She feels like crap, they have fluids pumping into her and going to watch her tonight, well see how she feels tomorrow. My wife is staying at teh hospital with her, I haev my oldest herre at home with me.


We'll be thinking about you and Kendall...keep us posted....

[Destroyer]

You're all in our prayers. Sounds like the stomach flu that's been going around. Same symptoms. We'll keep our fingers crossed. :beer:

[willy]

So is there and update Spare, how she doing

[spareparts]

still in the hospital, her fever broke last night and shes drinking and eating a little bit, they are still keeping her there for observation. My wife is there with her, she said Kendall is feeling a little better. Nothing is ever normal when it comes to health care for this family.

[parishht]

Sounds like good news with the fever breaking.

Best thing for her to be under observation.

[spareparts]

she came home yesterday, she's still not feeling well. They had her on steroids over the weekend so shes extremmly cranky(so my wife). Hopefully she will be feeling better today

[willy]

Glad she is home, steroids and kids are tough, i see it with my sisters son all the time.

[aussie]

sorry to hear about it i only just found out all the best

no pain is worst than pain off loved ones

wish u all the best from downunder

[Road King Cole]

I was worried when I saw this thread re-surface. Glad everything is "OK"...

[spareparts]

well..... She had to be admitted last weekend for dehydration, she spent two nights in the hospital, got lots of fluids and sent her home. Then last Tuesady, my wife caried her back for more fluids, she came home that night. And finnally, yesterday, we took her back to the hospital for more fluids. Good news is, she finnaly started eating today and is in better shape then she has been. I think my wife likes going to the hospital:zip:

[spareparts]

Kendall had a scheduled MRI today, just a check up. My wife added them up, each time she goes in for an MRI, they do four scans, as of today, shes had 54. preliminary report came back clear, we'll get the official word tomorrow. Even after over a year since she finished chemo and was given an all clear, these scans and waiting to hear back still keep us on edge.

[RWilson2526]

Good luck with the final results...I know luck has nothing to do with it but it cant hurt....you've had your share man...time for some clear skies.

[reelapeelin]

Good luck with the final results...I know luck has nothing to do with it but it cant hurt....you've had your share man...time for some clear skies.


Yeah Dave...you and Cindy deserve a break...not to mention little Kendall...hope for you all that the official report comes back clear...

[cfelton]

Hoping and praying for an all clear on the scans! Keep us posted. Spring is here, time ta get them kids out and play in the sun!!
:sun:

[Blue_Runner]

Even after over a year since she finished chemo and was given an all clear, these scans and waiting to hear back still keep us on edge.
That goes without saying.
Glad the prelim results came back good. :clap:

[spareparts]

just in case you were wondering how shes doing, this pic says it all

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/spareparts_photos/tqhYxNUwpODEWQqpN.jpg

This pic was taken at the Miracle league T-ball game this spring. This pic is pretty special to me knowing that in November of 07, she was paralyzed from the waist down, she had to learn to walk all over again. My wife wants her to play in the Miracle league next year, I think shes ready to play with the regular T ball teams

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/spareparts_photos/tMBlHdAGHYnXoxhji.jpg

If you been reading the caring bridge page, we found out that shes allergic to quite a few things, including most nuts, milk, corn, bananas, green peas, and chicken. So now we are reading labels and trying to find something she likes,

[Destroyer]

God has blessed you beyond belief.. our prayers for Kendalls continued recovery continue to be added to the countless others being said for all of you. It's great to hear she's doing good. She looks so happy in the camp photo.. I know you are, but you should be proud :news:

[bradford]

Great news Spare! Your family is an inspiration! God bless ya'll!!

[spareparts]

A little over a week ago, my wife asked me what I was doing four years ago, it took me a minute, but I remembered that I was in a hospital, trying to understand that my 3 year old daughter had just been diagnosed with a tumor in her spine. The next four years have been a blur, 1 big spinal surgery, paralyzed from the waist down, learning to walk again, 6 months of false hope, a regrown tumor, 26 months of chemo( and a whole bunch of other stuff), shes now close to being two years clear. My wife being the persistent mother she is wasn't satisfied to wait till the next scheduled scan, shes been worrying about Kendall lately, the anniversary of her diagnosis looming over head, every little thing my wife questions as possibly a result of a tumor growing back. She was concerned enough(the doctors were also) that they scheduled a scan yesterday of her spine and brain(its been a little tense around here lately). I'm happy to say the results came back clear!:sun: Thanks again to the Wellcraft V20 group for all the continued support, prayers and well wishes.


PS, its that time of year again, pay attention to the links below, these organizations have been wonderful to our family thru all of this. They operate solely on donations, your gifts are appreciated and put to well use.

[lumberslinger178]

Great news spare ...god bless our kids:clap:

[RidgeRunner]

Thank God. I can only imagine your stress every year. I told Melissa the good news, she asked when me when we were going back to Charleston. She had a great time at the marina playing with your kids. Best wishes to you and yours at the holidays. :clap:

[Road King Cole]

Whenever I see this thread updated I just hope that everything is OK. Very glad it is. If asked tomorrow at your thanksgiving dinner, "what are you thankful for?" you won't have to think of an answer.

I'll make another donation in honor of Kendall.

rkc

[reelapeelin]

SO much to be thankful for this holiday season...what GREAT news to hear for you and Cindy after living on edge for so long...

Being in your home recently and seeing Kendall playing around the house and as Vic remembered, seeing both your girls playing w/Melissa last Spring...our children are EVERYTHING...as it should be...

[charlie_the_tuna]

outstanding!!!

[Destroyer]

Thank you Jesus for hearing our prayers. Happy Thanksgiving
everyone :) :beer:

[CaptJ]

Makes for a nice Thanksgiving, great news! Give her a hug and kiss for us.

[cfelton]

Great News Spare!! My prayers are answered. Hope yall have a great Thanksgiving!!

[BuilderFL]

Great news Spare and may God continue to bless you all. Happy Thanksgiving!

[RWilson2526]

Yes...great news!....I can imagine the worry that you guys must experience....hopefully a few more clear years and the thought wont even enter your minds.

[garagenc]

Great to hear Spare, that info had to be the best. Hopefully Kendall and the rest of your family will have nothing but great news from now on.

[spareparts]

First of all, Kendall is OK, I know some of ya'll get a bit nervous when you see this thread come up.
During our family's enduring adventure of dealing with a child that has cancer, we've come across other families that have endured similar journeys. One family in particular has become really close to our family, The Simao's. Their son, Erik(17) was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 8 years old, he underwent surgery, radiation and chemo to be declared cancer free two years ago. Since then, he's had a small growth appear on his neck, they classified it as benign and operated on it. Because it was so close to a major artery, they couldn't remove it all, so he started oral chemo last spring. He's being doing good and enjoying his senior year in high school. He started having head aches around Thanksgiving, after a few test, they decided to do an MRI, they found a reoccurance of the original brain tumor at the top of the brain stem. He's in the hospital now, they are going to wait till Monday to operate. He's doing OK, facing this as a person with maturity far beyond his age. His father was laid off from his job only two weeks ago. His mother is having a real hard time with this. My wife and his mother are best friends, its as if its one of my children in the hospital. My girls think of Erik as their big brother. My family was in this same spot the fall of 08, I've been there with a sick child, a worried wife, and no job. Its not a good place to be in, especially during the holidays, i swear it seems like this happens to some one I know every fall. I've learned that in the toughest times, people show their true worth and come together to support and help each other. Keep Erik, Barbara & Ed in your prayers. Its not an easy or short path, they've been there before, but it doesn't make it any easier. Please visit this page http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003208457730
and Keep them in your prayers.



Thanks

[reelapeelin]

I hope Erik all the best..I can't begin to imagine what you, Cindy and Erik's parents live with every day...

What I do want to say is how special it was to see Kendall the other day and have her ride around in the truck w/me and you and see her playing around the house...so smart and full of life and she seemed to get a big kick out of Kate and Banks chase ea/other around the yard...she is fun to listen to cuz she's so attentive to things...like tellin' YOU how to put the carbs back on the motor...and tellin' it RIGHT!!...:clap:

[Destroyer]

Kendall is fun to listen to cuz she's so attentive to things...like tellin' YOU how to put the carbs back on the motor...and tellin' it RIGHT!!...:clap:
Ah ha..... The secret to Spares mechanical genius has finally leaked out. It's been Kendal all along. From now on I'm taking all my work straight to her.. who needs a middleman? :you:

Erik and his family are now in my prayers. We went through this same cancer with my son-in-law a few years back. So far he's been clean, but there's always that fear in the back of your mind that it's going to rear it's ugly head again.

[bradford]

Prayers sent for Erik and his family. God bless ya'll Spare.

[spareparts]

not able to discus it at this point, but keep Erik in your prayers

[Destroyer]

not able to discus it at this point, but keep Erik in your prayers

Roger

[bradford]

not able to discus it at this point, but keep Erik in your prayers


Will do bro.

[spareparts]

Its been discussed now, so I can open up about it, Erik has a high grade Giloma, we don't now where its going from here, the prognosis doesn't look good(Google a high grade Giloma), Erik has a scan coming up this week, keep him your prayers, check out his face book http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003208457730 for more info

[spareparts]

My wife added it up today, so far Kendall has had 70 MRI scans, each time she goes for an MRI, they do 4 scans. Thats a lot for an 8 year old. She had her check up scans today, all is clear, everything is good, we go back in 4 months.

Eric has had some complications, they did a scan and are unsure if its scar from the gamma knife or growth. He's had some pressure and is pretty weak, They've changed his chemo and are monitoring it.

For any of ya'll up towards Charlotte, they had the prom for all the kids at the BOA building downtown. Its sponsored by The Sand Box http://gotsandbox.org/. Check out the link to the pics http://www.facebook.com/GotSandbox. Eric was voted prom King, Kendall ended up taking the crown and scepter from him


http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/spareparts_photos/154.jpg

[willy]

God Bless you Dave, you guys are special parents and it warms my heart to call you my friend.

She looks beautiful:clap:

[Destroyer]

X2 on what Willy just said... She really does look beautiful.

Prayers continuing to be sent for Erik. May God watch over him and deliver him safely from his illness

[macojoe]

X3!!

I have a Uncle my mother's brother just told he has the same cancer my mother died of in March, They say he is stage 4 and not long to go?? He came here Tue from his house and did not looking good, he left for CA. were I have a Uncle that is a Doc,and knows the cancer Doc's out there, and they say they will help as much as they can!

Its GREAT to see how she has gotten good with all this stuff happening to my family, shows there is a light of hope out there!!

Stay strong guys!! You are a GREAT inspiration!!!!!!!!!

[RidgeRunner]

X4 - What Willy/Destroyer said. Great parents! You are top shelf Dave.

[bradford]

She's really growing up. God bless ya'll! Prayers sent for all.

[spareparts]

5 years ago today, my wife and I were shuttled into a small office with no windows, inside we were met by a neurosurgery, our pediatrician, and a tumor specialist. we were wondering, whats a neurosurgeon doing here. The pediatrician, couldn't even look at us as they explained that Kendall had a tumor, the word cancer was never spoken, they told us it was just a low grade benign tumor. I think it was about 12 hours later that the shock wore off. After two years of not knowing what was wrong with her, we had an answer, but it wasn't the answer we were expecting. That was a long hard day! We danced around the subject of cancer, never uttering the words, wonder what laid ahead for our family. Finally we came out right and asked, its hard to explain what a simple 6 letter word will do to a family. Its something you never want to hear about anyone you know, let alone a 3 year old child of your own. 5 years later, its all a blur, the operations, the tumor coming back, the chemo, my wife's own battle(not mention my mother and sister in law). My wife and I were thinking, how did we get thru this? ... With prayer and God's help, support from our friends and family, and a great little web site about a 40 year old boat. Thanks!

[reelapeelin]

5 years ago today, my wife and I were shuttled into a small office with no windows, inside we were met by a neurosurgery, our pediatrician, and a tumor specialist. we were wondering, whats a neurosurgeon doing here. The pediatrician, couldn't even look at us as they explained that Kendall had a tumor, the word cancer was never spoken, they told us it was just a low grade benign tumor. I think it was about 12 hours later that the shock wore off. After two years of not knowing what was wrong with her, we had an answer, but it wasn't the answer we were expecting. That was a long hard day! We danced around the subject of cancer, never uttering the words, wonder what laid ahead for our family. Finally we came out right and asked, its hard to explain what a simple 6 letter word will do to a family. Its something you never want to hear about anyone you know, let alone a 3 year old child of your own. 5 years later, its all a blur, the operations, the tumor coming back, the chemo, my wife's own battle(not mention my mother and sister in law). My wife and I were thinking, how did we get thru this? ... With prayer and God's help, support from our friends and family, and a great little web site about a 40 year old boat. Thanks!

I've said it before and I'll say it again...yours is the strongest family I know...you guys have been to the mountain and peered over the other side...and come out stronger because you stayed together and would not let it defeat you...Kendall could not be in better, more protective hands...

[Destroyer]

5 years ago today, my wife and I were shuttled into a small office with no windows, inside we were met by a neurosurgery, our pediatrician, and a tumor specialist. we were wondering, whats a neurosurgeon doing here. The pediatrician, couldn't even look at us as they explained that Kendall had a tumor, the word cancer was never spoken, they told us it was just a low grade benign tumor. I think it was about 12 hours later that the shock wore off. After two years of not knowing what was wrong with her, we had an answer, but it wasn't the answer we were expecting. That was a long hard day! We danced around the subject of cancer, never uttering the words, wonder what laid ahead for our family. Finally we came out right and asked, its hard to explain what a simple 6 letter word will do to a family. Its something you never want to hear about anyone you know, let alone a 3 year old child of your own. 5 years later, its all a blur, the operations, the tumor coming back, the chemo, my wife's own battle(not mention my mother and sister in law). My wife and I were thinking, how did we get thru this? ... With prayer and God's help, support from our friends and family, and a great little web site about a 40 year old boat. Thanks!

I think you misunderstand... it is us that need to thank you, for showing us so many different things, for restoring or strengthening our faith in God and prayer. For setting an example for all of us to follow in our daily lives.
Thank you Spare.:clap:

[spareparts]

we need prayers for our friend Aiden and his family. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/aidanlane/mystory This young child has been fighting cancer for over 8 years. There are times when our family takes for granted how blessed we've been, we tend to forget that many others are fighting battles every day. Keep the Lane family and Aiden in your prayers. Thanks

[Destroyer]

Done

[CaptJ]

Will do

[cfelton]

Prayers Sent for them!

[step up here]

Prayers sent for health and happiness.

[lumberslinger178]

prayers are sent.

[randlemanboater]

Prayers sent.

[GREYWOLF]

prayers sent

[Monkey Butler]

Prayers sent.

[willy]

Done my friend.

[wellcraftv20step]

Done

[BuilderFL]

Dear Lord, we pray for Aiden and his family just as your Word tells us to pray, for healing. I believe you hear this earnest prayer from our heart and that it is powerful because of your promise. I have faith in you, Lord, to heal Aiden, but I also trust in the plan you have for his life.

Lord, we don't always understand your ways. We don't know why Aiden and his family has to suffer, but we trust you. We ask that you look with mercy and grace towards them. Nourish their spirit and soul in this time of suffering and comfort them with your presence.

Let them know you are there with them through this difficulty. Give them strength. And may you, through this difficulty, be glorified in his life and also in ours. Amen.

[spareparts]

amen and thanks to all of ya'll

[spareparts]

If you haven't been reading their journal updates, you need to read today's
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/aidanlane/journal

[Destroyer]

Damn.........................


My moms in the hospital with a blocked small intestine and possibly (probably) will not make it. Every day for the last week has been a battle and we almost lost her tonight. But she's 94 and has had a wonderful, full life. When I read about Aiden I realize just how blessed we, as a family, have been. My prayers continue to go out to him and his family. (And not to hijack the thread, but if anyone could spare a few prayers for my mom I'd sure be greatful for them)

[spareparts]

done as well, always plenty of prayers to go aorund

[spareparts]

Kendall had a scheduled check up MRI yesterday and the results came back clear, she is having some issues with soreness in her neck(glands) that could be related to her eczema. We are very thankful of good result on the MRI, every time she has one scheduled, we are on pins and needles till we get the results back.

Eric is doing well but is having some issues, The tissue in the area around where his tumor was is still eroding, its supposed to stop at the tumor, they have changed his chemo to see if it helps

Aiden has been up and down, he's had good days and bad. He is starting another round of chemo today and is very apprehensive about it. Its a lot for a 10 year old to take in. He takes a lot of pain medicine and has problems keeping food/fluids down. Keep him and his family in your prayers

[willy]

I hope they find the right combo for him. If this had been a child when I was a kid they would have been gone, these Doctors sometimes seem like miracle workers.
But in the end it comes down to prayers to the Almighty being answered.
Said mine for you guys.

[spareparts]

Kendall is doing good. Erik had to go to the hospital this weekend with a blood clot in his lung, they kept him for observation and sent him home today with an injection schedule, he'll have to take two injections a day for the next month.


Aidan isn't doing well, I don't know what to say http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/aidanlane/journal
keep him and his family in your prayers, they need it.

[willy]

Done my friend.

[spareparts]

bumping this up again for Aidan

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/aidanlane/journal

[RidgeRunner]

Cancer Walk is tonight. Prayers sent for Aidan, Henry, Larue, Mr. Peeper, Kendall, Spare's wife(I can't believe I forgot her name). Light a candle for my father, three cousins as well as dozens of my aunts and uncles, friends and acquaintances that fought the good fight.

BTW- I can't read those logs without shedding a tear...Have mercy..

You are good people Spare. All the best for you and your girls.

Vic

[spareparts]

this is getting difficult....
again for the Lane family
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/aidanlane/journal/view/15519179

[willy]

So sad to read my friend, he has so much heart.

[spareparts]

Aiden is in no more pain. He earned his wings today. Keep his family in your prayers

[Hedge]

Sympathy to the family for the loss.

[Monkey Butler]

I don't know what to say. I hope those that loved him find comfort knowing he is now at peace.

[spareparts]

If you have the courage, go back and read about three weeks worth of journal, its amazing how strong and faithful a 10 year old boy can be knowing what he's facing. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/aidanlane/journal

you will need a box of tissues

[RidgeRunner]

My condolences and sympathy to everyone Aiden touched. God keep him and make him whole.

[reelapeelin]

I watched cancer take Nick's 19 yr old nephew...and a couple of years later take Nick. It is so hard to see this terrible disease tear the people we love away from us. Best to his family, Spare and thanks for sharing w/all of us...

[willy]

My condolences to all who loved Aiden, he is in good hands now. No more suffering for that brave soul.

[step up here]

My condolences and sympathy to his family, may God give him eternal life and peace!

[Kracker Jack]

this is so sad. And just think he was at Portsmouth naval hospital which is only 20 minutes from my house. VERY SAD.

[spareparts]

His Father is active duty Air Force(he's a Doctor at the hospital)

[spareparts]

I just read a program from Aidan's Funeral Mass(we didn't make it), I thought you guys would like this, it was the opening comments


I am standing on the seashore. A ship at my side, spreads his white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean, He is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch him until, at length, he hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then some one at my side says, " There he is gone." Gone where? gone from my sight. That is all. He is just as large in mast, hull and spar as he was when he left my side. And he is just as able to bear his load of living freight to his destined port. His diminished size is in me-not in him. And just at the moment when someone says, "There he is gone," there are other eyes watching him coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout. "Here he comes" And that is dying...

Henry Van Dyke

[rb437]

"And just at the moment when someone says, "There he is gone," there are other eyes watching him coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout. "Here he comes" And that is dying..."

This is a wonderful sentiment. I hope that Aiden's family and friends can find peace in the knowledge that death is a transition and not an end.

[Redneck]

That put's everything in to perspective for a guy. Love your friends and familey like it is your last.

Take care Spare

[spareparts]

Kendall just had a scheduled scan and it came back all clear. Were are now scheduling her scan once a year, we've come a long way.
It is with great sadness that I must say my mother's battle with cancer is coming to a conclusion. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January of 09, the day my wife finished chemo. They stopped giving her chemo about a month ago and hospice has been called in. She is bed ridden and heavily medicated. I've been back up to Raleigh the past couple of weekends and her condition is worsening. Today my parents are celebrating their 60th anniversary, give them congratulations for 60 years together and pray for them both.

[Blue_Runner]

Sorry to hear that Spare. Wow 60 years. That's amazing. God bless them and be with them.

[chumbucket]

Great news for Kendall!
We'll pray for your Mom and congrats to them on their 60th anniversary.