friend's DS just diagnosed with cancer...

snowflakemom · January 2012

Ugh, I am just sick right now over this. DH just texted me that a couple we are friends with just found out their DS (who is 5) has several tumors that are being removed and he is starting on chemo this week. We do not live very close to them (a few hrs away) so I don't even know what to do aside from letting them know that they are in our prayers. Is there anything else I could do for them? I just can't imagine how they are feeling right now.

sunandsand · January 2012

do they have other children? maybe offer to babysit for a weekend? Find out what restaurant is near the hospital and get them a giftcard?

michaeltrish · January 2012

sunandsand:
do they have other children? maybe offer to babysit for a weekend? Find out what restaurant is near the hospital and get them a giftcard?

These are great suggestions. I can't even imagine that kind of news. I hope that little boy gets better soon.

REOM · January 2012

That is just hearbreaking. Hopefully the chemo will be successful.

I would definitely let them know that you are thinking about them, praying for them. Offer to visit over the weekend and take care of other children/pets, maybe send them some premade meals?

Lots of prayers for your friend, no parent should have to go through that

shopgirl78 · January 2012

That's so sad. I am sorry to hear about that.

Dinner? Or a gift card for take out?

surprise3rd · January 2012

So sad. I would put together a package of things for the 5yo (and other children if they have any) to do. Craft stuff, crayons, puzzles, some books, travel games etc. They are going to have to spend a lot of time in the car, waiting for appointments, etc. and sometimes a few new things to keep you occupied can be a ray of sunshine to a little boy. Will be sending T&P's to your friends and their son. (((HUGS)))

snowflakemom · February 2012

Great ideas. Thank you ladies. And I know they would appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.

belle204 · February 2012

Hey. I have a friend who has a little boy who just finished up treatment at St. Jude for a tumor in his hand. She's still in contact with some people with kids being treated there and there are several local kids who are battling cancer. If you'd like I can PM her email address and you can pass it along in case your friend ever needs someone to talk to that can relate. She loves helping others in similar situations and I know she won't mind. Hope everything goes well for them.

snowflakemom · February 2012

belle204:
Hey. I have a friend who has a little boy who just finished up treatment at St. Jude for a tumor in his hand. She's still in contact with some people with kids being treated there and there are several local kids who are battling cancer. If you'd like I can PM her email address and you can pass it along in case your friend ever needs someone to talk to that can relate. She loves helping others in similar situations and I know she won't mind. Hope everything goes well for them.

Sure, that'd be nice. Thank you.

belle204 · February 2012

Ok. Will send it later when I'm back from lunch with A.

mikeandmonica · February 2012

If it were me needing to deal with it, the thing I would appreciate the most would be sincere offers to watch any other kids, gift cards for food, offers to set up the caring bridge site, etc. Please God don't let me ever be in that situation! But just offering to be there is the most important thing - even if being there means praying for them.

HeatherRyan · February 2012

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