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Asking for prayers...
I know this doesn't belong in this forum, so if it has to be moved - I understand, however I wanted to reach as many of my fellow fans as possible.

My 8yo son was diagnosed with AML (Leukemia) 2 weeks ago. It is rare that a child gets this type, and he has an ever rarer subtype that has a very poor prognosis.

We are receiving great care at St. Jude's in Memphis, and they say he will be there for at least a year non-stop.

We are told that only around 20% with his disease live to the 5 year mark, and the average life expectancy post-diagnosis is about 9 months. He will eventually need a bone-marrow (stem cell) transplant.

If you have a spare moment, I could use some prayer warriors - and I know no more stubborn group of people in the face of defeat than UAB fans...

Thanks, Rob
08-22-2014 08:52 AM
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For MemphisBlazer.... I hope the pseudo-Scarbensky (sp?) style of my prior post doesn't irk you too much.
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08-22-2014 08:53 AM
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Not a problem at all. PM me if you need anything while in Memphis.
08-22-2014 08:57 AM
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Rob, My prayers are with your son and your family. I am going to put your son and your family on a few prayer groups. The power of prayer is amazing thing. God bless.
08-22-2014 09:10 AM
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Your son and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. My sympathies, sir. I have stood beside my son in a coma, and it's not easy to stay centered and effective.

One piece of unsolicited advice - Take good care of yourself and any other caregivers involved. It is so easy to throw yourself headlong into a crisis. Over time you tend to grow physically, emotionally, or spiritually exhausted. Remember that something like this is a marathon, not a sprint, and try to carve out room for bits of regular life and some "me time" to recharge your batteries. It's not an absolute necessity, but it really helps to do something that takes you away from it for a time and allows your stress level to drop a bit.

As so many will say, and generally fruitlessly, if there's anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask.

What's his name? I know my wife will want to put him on the prayer list at church and to turn her prayer warriors loose on it.
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08-22-2014 09:16 AM
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Done and done.

Godpseed, my brother.
08-22-2014 09:21 AM
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Will be praying and will ask others.
08-22-2014 09:27 AM
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Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
08-22-2014 09:27 AM
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Whether 8yo or 49 yo as my oldest daughter was when diagnosed with cancer 2 days before Thanksgiving in 2011, the effect is the same. The whole family is devastated and prayer is about the only nonmedical resource open to us. You are on a very long road of fear and anxiety that is years long lasting well into the period after the treatments because of the concern that a remission will fail to last. Please don't fail to keep us informed during this time of troubles. We want to help in any way we can.
08-22-2014 09:28 AM
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Done. Good advice from band dad. Let any if us know if you need anything.
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Prayers your way, Rob.
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Consider it done.
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prayers
08-22-2014 09:55 AM
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I don't think no one has a problem with you posting and asking for prayers, and I send you mine.
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Rob... Praying for your son. I am believing God for his healing, your strength, and the wisdom of the caregivers! In Jesus Name... Amen!
08-22-2014 10:14 AM
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Thank you all very much.

His name is Ryan, btw.
08-22-2014 10:22 AM
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Rob you know you have our prayers. As you go forward, please keep us informed, especially if there is anything you need. If y'all need blood, marrow donors etc. fill us in. As Springsteen says "We take care of our own"
08-22-2014 11:43 AM
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Praying for you brother! I can't imagine what it would be like to have to go through this with a child. By Christ' wounds we are healed.
08-22-2014 11:45 AM
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As a father of kids aged 10, 7, 3, and 1, I can say that my heart goes out to you and your family in a special way. I can imagine the anxiety and worry you face. My prayers are with you and yours. Go Blazers!!
08-22-2014 12:07 PM
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I'm hoping for the best for you and yours. Stay strong and take care of yourself and your family so that they can be strong with you for Ryan.
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