Tick Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) I am off today for the first time in a week and I'm having a rough day. The other night my wife was on Facebook and she read a post that had her immediately grabbing the phone. I was busy in the kitchen when I heard her crying while speaking to whom whoever she was. I thought, oh man, something bad has happened. I went into my bedroom and saw tears steaming down her face. I mouthed out, whats wrong? to her and she sat on my bed stunned. She looked at me and pointed to the computer in my dining room. I went in and looked at the screen. It was a post from two of our dearest friends 15 year old son. the status read... "Praying for my lil sister that she will over come her cancer I'm gonna be there for her all the way through her treatment because I love my lil sister !!!" I felt my heart sink in my chest. My oldest friends 11 year daughter couldn't possibly have cancer, I thought. There family to me. Casey is a year older then my daughter Bri and they have grown up together. This was more then my brain could process. when my wife got off the phone I asked what was going on. She told me Casey fell during her softball game and sprained her knee. She was taken to the hospital to get Xrays on Wednesday night and the doctor came out with stunning news. Upon looking at the Xray he saw she actually had something far worse then a sprained knee. It turns out she has bone cancer. Thank god for her fall or who knows what would have happened. Casey must start intensive chemotherapy for 6 months followed by a break to recover and then 6 more months of it. She will have to have her femur bone replaced by a titanium one and hope it takes or she will loose her leg. The doctors have said not to look at this as a death sentence and have said she has an 80% chance to beat this but my friends are obviously very scared. This is there youngest of 3 children. I just feel heartbroken right now and I have shed my share of tears. I also can't stop hugging my own daughter for the past 3 days. I would appreciate your prayers for Casey that she beats this and thanks for reading. Edited July 6, 2011 by tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMWriter Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Oh my god... What horrible news to have to hear! I really, really do hope that things will work out and that the treatments will succeed. It must be such a huge blow, but like the doctor said there's a good chance to overcome this. Indeed, it was good they did that x-ray! I send my love, strength, and prayers to you and yours. Stay strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 thoughts, prayers and positive vibes sent to all involved. this is eerily similar to what my cousins son (also age 11) is going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Thoughts and prayers sent your way for all who are touched by this. I can't imagine what I'd be going through were this my son... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Oh, tick, what heart-breaking news! Please stay strong and remember we're here for you. My thoughts, prayers, love and hugs go to each of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeOhBe Bob Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Oh man, I'm sorry to read this from you, man. I was hoping maybe it was your usual tickster teaser funny bacon type thing! I can only hope and pray for a positive outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALifeson85 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Oh wow...very sorry to hear this, Tick I wish ALL the best for Casey, her family, and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librarian Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Thoughts and prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Very sorry to hear this. I lost both my mom and grandfather to cancer, so unfortunately I don't have a lot of good things to say about it. But I won't mention any of that here. The good news is that it seems they have found it early enough and the outlook is good. But a young child should never have to go through something like that We're all here if you need to talk or vent at all, tick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of a Rider Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Man, I have no words. All I can say is, the best way to help yourself deal with it is to be there as much as possible for your friends. Positive thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Tick. I'm so sorry for your friend's daughter, and what she'll have to endure. I hope everyone comes through this okay. Most of all, that poor little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioc Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 +∞ on all these comments. May she surface from this hardship a stronger person who, with a deeper appreciation for life than most can achieve, will continue to inspire all around her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I hope everything turns out for the best Tick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Kids that young shouldn't be getting cancer, damn it. Not fair at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 That is so sad My heart goes out to Casey I am expecting my first child and I am always thinking about his/her health and hoping nothing goes wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 QUOTE (tick @ Jul 5 2011, 11:38 AM) I would appreciate your prayers for Casey that she beats this and thanks for reading. Hey tick, I'm very sorry to start my comment with an irrelevant topic. Right now I need to vent because my mom has been trying to convert me from an atheist to a catholic for the past 7 years now and she's beginning to really bug me about it, to the point where she invited a priest over for dinner tonight. But knowing you are a religious person, I want to let you know that even though I have completely different beliefs and I'm just some stupid but arrogant teenager, I really hope for the best and I know that if you remain strong as well as her and her family, faithless or not, good things will come through you have my support as well as everyone else who has commented, and I hope it really makes you feel better that we atheists do care I think the love and care you show for her and her family is admirable, and hopefully that will mean something And time to revive the f**k cancer thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdFireYYZ Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I'm very sorry to hear about your friend's daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MULTIPLIED REACTION Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Tick. Sorry to hear the bad news. I hope Casey kicks cancer in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundog Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Oh Tick Prayers for that sweet little girl and her family. And prayers for yours as you support your good friends in this, their time of need. Much Love to you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Oh Tick, I'm sorry. Sending healing thoughts for her and strength for you and her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullysue Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 How sad. I'm sorry Casey, her family and her friends are going through this. My love and positive thoughts are with you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KW84 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Sending positive thoughts to Casey and you during this very hard time. I hope that she sends that cancer back where it belongs! Edited July 6, 2011 by KW84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (tick @ Jul 5 2011, 12:38 PM) I am off today for the first time in a week and I'm having a rough day. The other night my wife was on Facebook and she read a post that had her immediately grabbing the phone. I was busy in the kitchen when I heard her crying while speaking to whom whoever she was. I thought, oh man, something bad has happened. I went into my bedroom and saw tears steaming down her face. I mouthed out, whats wrong? to her and she sat on my bed stunned. She looked at me and pointed to the computer in my dining room. I went in and looked at the screen. It was a post from two of our dearest friends 15 year old son. the status read... "Praying for my lil sister that she will over come her cancer I'm gonna be there for her all the way through her treatment because I love my lil sister !!!" I felt my heart sink in my chest. My oldest friends 11 year daughter couldn't possibly have cancer, I thought. There family to me. Casey is a year older then my daughter Bri and they have grown up together. This was more then my brain could process. when my wife got off the phone I asked what was going on. She told me Casey fell during her softball game and sprained her knee. She was taken to the hospital to get Xrays on Wednesday night and the doctor came out with stunning news. Upon looking at the Xray he saw she actually had something far worse then a sprained knee. It turns out she has bone cancer. Thank god for her fall or who knows what would have happened. Casey must start intensive chemotherapy for 6 months followed by a break to recover and then 6 more months of it. She will have to have her femur bone replaced by a titanium one and hope it takes or she will loose her leg. The doctors have said not to look at this as a death sentence and have said she has an 80% chance to beat this but my friends are obviously very scared. This is there youngest of 3 children. I just feel heartbroken right now and I have shed my shear of tears. I also can't stop hugging my own daughter for the past 3 days. I would appreciate your prayers for Casey that she beats this and thanks for reading. Sadness. Anger. F-ck. Prayers and well wishes.. fight the bastard with all she has! And in addition to the little, resilient, fight-em, tough as nails child, prayers to the parents for peace and strength as they fight this - a parents worst nightmare. And once again. F-ck you cancer. Sorry. Children should get a pass. Life's not fair.. but f-ck this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnnyBlaze Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 QUOTE (tick @ Jul 6 2011, 01:38 AM) I am off today for the first time in a week and I'm having a rough day. The other night my wife was on Facebook and she read a post that had her immediately grabbing the phone. I was busy in the kitchen when I heard her crying while speaking to whom whoever she was. I thought, oh man, something bad has happened. I went into my bedroom and saw tears steaming down her face. I mouthed out, whats wrong? to her and she sat on my bed stunned. She looked at me and pointed to the computer in my dining room. I went in and looked at the screen. It was a post from two of our dearest friends 15 year old son. the status read... "Praying for my lil sister that she will over come her cancer I'm gonna be there for her all the way through her treatment because I love my lil sister !!!" I felt my heart sink in my chest. My oldest friends 11 year daughter couldn't possibly have cancer, I thought. There family to me. Casey is a year older then my daughter Bri and they have grown up together. This was more then my brain could process. when my wife got off the phone I asked what was going on. She told me Casey fell during her softball game and sprained her knee. She was taken to the hospital to get Xrays on Wednesday night and the doctor came out with stunning news. Upon looking at the Xray he saw she actually had something far worse then a sprained knee. It turns out she has bone cancer. Thank god for her fall or who knows what would have happened. Casey must start intensive chemotherapy for 6 months followed by a break to recover and then 6 more months of it. She will have to have her femur bone replaced by a titanium one and hope it takes or she will loose her leg. The doctors have said not to look at this as a death sentence and have said she has an 80% chance to beat this but my friends are obviously very scared. This is there youngest of 3 children. I just feel heartbroken right now and I have shed my shear of tears. I also can't stop hugging my own daughter for the past 3 days. I would appreciate your prayers for Casey that she beats this and thanks for reading. I'm very sorry to hear this tick. This is a topic extremely close to me...my 10-year old niece passed away 8 years ago because of it and I survived it when I was 2 [with all the meds and scans that went with it over the next several years]. The best that we can do is believe that it will be beat and cherish every second we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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