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

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


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

She looks beautiful:clap:

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

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!!!!!!!!!

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

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

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...

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:

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

Done

Will do

Prayers Sent for them!

Prayers sent for health and happiness.

prayers are sent.

Prayers sent.

prayers sent

Prayers sent.

Done my friend.

Done

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.

amen and thanks to all of ya'll

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

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)

done as well, always plenty of prayers to go aorund

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

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.

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.

Done my friend.

bumping this up again for Aidan

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

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

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

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

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

Sympathy to the family for the loss.

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

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

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

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...