A Little Detour - Page 2 - Orchid Board

Swamper · #11 08-21-2008, 09:36 PM

I don't know you either, but I dont really know anyone here except for Mike.But My love goes out to all of you and Im sure all our prayers together become ....tenfold times a million. We'll all be praying and holding a vision of health and recovery for your daughter. God bless you and your family.

snow · #12 08-22-2008, 01:02 AM

you and you,re family are in our thoughts. cancae gets beaten every day. my44 yr old daughter and my wife are living proof of that.

Junebug · #13 08-22-2008, 06:39 AM

My prayers are with

you and your family.

A diagnosis of cancer is always ominous. Remaining positive is so very important when fighting this disease. Your daughter has many positive influences that should help her with her battle. She's young, she has a child, and she has a wonderful caring mom.

Lorraine · #14 08-25-2008, 12:04 AM

Thank you everyone for your prayers. Believe me when I say they help. We are waiting for a few more test results to come in but there for sure is surgery and chemo happening maybe as soon as Friday. So far the good news is that it has not spread. We are all in good spirits and your continued prayers are greatly appreciated. As a parent having to watch your child no matter how young or old have to deal with any type of illness is difficult.

All we can do is try to make the world a better place one day at a time.

I'll be lurking and signing in when I can.

dgenovese1 · #15 08-25-2008, 12:15 AM

Lorraine,

You and your family are in my prayers.

Lorraine · #16 08-30-2008, 11:51 PM

Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. My daughter had her surgery on Friday and we are with her. She is doing well and is coming home Sunday morning. She is not wasting any time or energy being mad or wondering "why me" since there is no one to blame. She is very strong willed and is going at this head on. The easy part of surgery is over but the hard part of chemo treatment is coming. I will be with her for a couple weeks taking care of my granddaughter esp. till she is allowed to do anything. It's tough when her husband needs to be in two places at the same time ...home & work. I know that my help is needed. But this kid is already wearing me down

2 1/2 and ACTIVE. But she is a joy.

Thank goodness I have my gallery to look at to remind me of my chids back home. At least they don't tell me what food they want to eat. I don't give choices anyway. No spoiling on my watch.

To better days.

cb977 · #17 08-31-2008, 12:11 AM

Lorraine, I'm so glad you checked in with an update

Your daughter being strong-willed is going to be what gets her through this..."why me?" would accomplish nothing but depression and a positive outlook and attitude is key for her and your family.

We're here for you

Lorraine · #18 09-13-2008, 01:14 AM

Hi everyone

I get to go home on Sunday. My daughter is doing well. Surgery went fine and recovery is progressing. By the time I leave she will be allowed to pick up her daughter.

Your prayers have really helped. I've said the surgery is the easy part and it was...now for 8 rounds of chemo over a span of 16 weeks with a visit to the Dr. the day after for a shot to help the blood count. Then 1 year of infusions every other week and also medication every day for 5 years. This course of treatment in her case is the only way to go. Her Oncologist says she will be cured and not just go into remission. My prayers have been answered. Maybe down the road new and better treatments will be available to her. If you knew my daughter you would see a beautiful young mother with so much confidence, love of family and humor. She is taking pictures of all her friends and family wearing her new wig for a contest of "Who Looks The Best". So far I have 1 vote and so does her husband. I just hope the dog doesn't win if his picture gets taken

Her Dr. says she will be written up in a journal because of the many factors involved in her case.