This Forum has felt like a safe haven. It’s filled with friendly, thoughtful people and I felt the need to share this news with all of you…
Our life was disrupted 10 days ago when we were sent to the ER. Our little boy Charlie had swollen lymph nodes and pain in his leg bad enough that he couldn’t walk or put any pressure on it. After a few days of numerous Ultra sounds, x-ray, Cat scan, Mri, biopsies and seemingly endless bloodwork, we found out that our sweet, funny and previously healthy son was sick. He was diagnosed with Leukemia. Words can not describe how sad/surprised/heartbroken we are. Still can’t believe it…
I’ve never experienced this feeling in my life. It’s honestly a feeling that can’t be described. How is it even possible that our previously healthy and happy little man was running around playing with his friends last week…now he has cancer???
Things have moved along quickly during this hospital visit. Charlie is on day three of Chemotherapy and we are hopefully going home tomorrow.
He has a long road to recovery but he is a strong kid and will fight this.
We are not super religious but, at this point, asking for as many thoughts and prayers as we can get.
Update 4/1/24
We have been home a week today and wanted to give everyone a quick update.
The initial shock of the diagnoses has worn off. We are happy to be out of the hospital and are enjoying the comforts of home.
Charlie is a trooper! He is on Day 11 of his chemo treatments. He is noticeably weak and tired but he is in good spirits (most of the time!) It’s great to see him playing and hanging out with his big sister again.
Not going to lie, Charlie has been through the wringer the past few weeks and it’s been extremely difficult for us as parents. I have relayed all the msg’s from here to my family, all your kind words have meant a lot to us. We are really lucky to have a big support network of friends/family to lean on. Thank you!
I couldn’t imagine. Something like that with my kids would be such a hard time. I wish your family all the strength and whatever the best outcome that can come.
I really have no words for how this makes me feel and how much fear and pain I would be in in this situation. Your family will be in our prayers
When our kids hurt we pay for it1,000 fold. Its awesome that you aren’t too strong to ask for help. I’ll be praying for Charlie and you too Joe, if you want to share your wife and beautiful daughters names I know they are suffering too.
My daughter was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 5, that was 8 years ago now. I know how you feel. Cancer research and treatment has come along way, and the success rate in treating it is very very high. I wish your family all the luck in the world and I want you to know that you’re not alone.
My heart I’m so sorry dude. Sending love to you and your family. I dread this. You and your little man and his siblings and mama are so very strong, but especially the little man. You’ve made it this far. I would be falling apart. My inbox is open for anything.
That is so rough to hear and I will absolutely be thinking about you, your son, and your family. Hoping the chemotherapy is effective and that he comes through this fight stronger than ever.
Nothing makes a parent feel as helpless as a sick child. My nephew was diagnosed with leukemia right before his 2nd birthday. Its been a long road since then but he just turned 11 in January. Leukemia is beatable and your son is going to beat it. Believe it. I will be praying for Charlie as well as you and momma.
I’m so sorry dude. Sending love to you and your family. I dread this. You and your little man and his siblings and mama are so very strong, but especially the little man. You’ve made it this far. I would be falling apart. My inbox is open for anything.