Heartbreaking News, Need Prayers

[WoodOx]

Hi, I have been caring for a young boy for about 9months now. He is close to 18mos old.
He had gotten sick very fast. mom and I thought it was teething but at the same time felt it could be something more since he got worse in a matter of days.
last thursday I took care of him, he did not seem so sick. just wouldn't eat much. this had been going for about 3 weeks. He used to be my good eaters.
monday she brought him in and the lilttle time he was here. he was very lethargic and he looked worse. called mom to let her know.she picked up to take him to doc.

yesterday morning she called me letting me know the doc sent them to a specialist. Doc suspected it be leukimia. later in the evening she calls me again and confirms it is infact leukimia.

I am very sad and I don't know what to say to mom to help her with this situation.
I've never been in this kind of situation care of a child who's gotten this sick. I have so many thoughts running through my mind. I am sick with worry now.

Prayers and advice would be greatly appreciated.

[daycarediva]

I just cannot imagine how his parents are feeling. You will all be in my thoughts.

[melilley]

I will be thinking of him. :hug:

[WoodOx]

Thank you Ladies.

[Blackcat31]

Sending good thoughts and prayers.

My DD's best friend in childhood got the same thing at age 3. She is now 25 and has been cancer free for 15 years. She is healthy and doing well.

This will be a long road but there IS lots of hope and success too!

:hug:

[nanglgrl]

Sending prayers. Maybe you could make a home made meal for her that she can reheat, I doubt she's eating well right now.

[WoodOx]

Thank you both.
Taking her a meal is something I'll do when its possible. but they are in another city (2hrs away) for treatment. they will be there the whole month getting him treatment.

[daycare]

I am so sorry to hear this.

My 5 yr old niece has been fighting brain cancer for almost a year now. In the beginning everyone was there and her family needed all of our support.

I would just do one visit and bring a nice card and write a heart felt letter letting them know that you are there for them if they need you. I might bring them in some dinner or when you get there offer to go grab dinner for them.

Really the only thing that you can do is offer to be there in support when they need you. DOn't beat yourself up. I had to fly to NY the day my niece had her first brain surgery and I just could not get on the plane to come home and then beat myself up daily feeling like I could not do enough. FInally my Auntie told me that just them all knowing I am here for them if they ever needed me was all that they needed.

I am not sure how close or savvy you are with computers, but what I did that made me feel better was start a donation page on GOFUNDME.COM

In about 7 months we raised almost 11k. It really helped my cousins out. They needed that for gas, food, cost of living and a little help with their medical bills. My cousin had to quit her job so that she could be in the hospital with her and get her to all of her treatments.

I am so sorry you are dealing with this. Never easy to see a child in pain......

[Brooksie]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My heart breaks for you guys. My family is also dealing with a cancer tragedy. I will be praying for you all.

[Leanna]

My thoughts and prayers go to this little guy and his family.

If anyone would like to help other children who are facing cancer and other challenges, please visit the Donna's Good Things page at http://www.donnasgoodthings.org/.

[TwinKristi]

Oh how sad... I always worry about these random things happening. A boy I watch is always running this low grade fever and very moody, often sick. I worry about his immune system and if he is battling something else. I'm so sorry for you and for his family.

[Josiegirl]

Sending good thoughts and healing prayers for the little guy, comfort for his family and all who care for him. Hugs to you. Until they're back home, keep in touch with dcm, just letting her know you care and are there as an ear to bend, I'm sure would help immensely. I cannot begin to imagine all the emotions they're feeling and the fear of the unknown they're facing right now. It's a long road but survivors are everywhere.