Tuesday 12 April 2011

Well, the journey starts here...

My darling, sweet innocent little nephew Harry, yes you've met him before - the one I helped out into this world, now beings the fight of his life.
 Last week, after days and weeks of agonising what iffing, his mama was told the devastating news that he has
Retinoblastoma.
The news hit us like the tsunami hit Japan - non stop endless waves of heart cruching pain. Of course I looked it up on google and of course I found all  the bad, scary stuff. But with time for reflection and the guidance of the excellent medical professionals, although the future is hard and may seem bleak - we are headed off into the distance on a journey that WILL be successful and he will be OK. I know it.

Lots of good sites out there. Good, honest facts

I will no doubt become an expert and hope my sister doesn't mind me prattling away on here.

Please send prayers and healing thoughts our way. Little man will need them xx
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26 comments:

  1. murphyfish12 April 2011 at 13:08

    Hey Rach,
    Brave post my dear, and you know that my thoughts and prayers are with your sister, Harry and of course with you - you're a rock you know, not just a rock chick :o)
    Very best regards,
    John

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  2. Anonymous12 April 2011 at 13:55

    Hey Rachel - found you through MurphyFish: keeping little one in my prayers xx Love, Fostermummy X

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  3. Unknown12 April 2011 at 14:54

    Hi Rachel, You don't know me, but I found your blog and you, your family and especially Harry are in my prayers, Love Froogs xx

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  4. Karl12 April 2011 at 15:42

    Hey Rachel,

    Found you via John (Murphyfish)...

    Thoughts, Prayers and best wishes...

    Karl

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  5. Rachel Flowers12 April 2011 at 15:48

    Hey folks, I am really genuinely touched that you took the time to pop by! Despite what John said, weeping, wailing, advice, anything right now is welcome :) I will go see your fine work too later on!
    Thanks again. Humankind is top banana xx

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  6. murphyfish12 April 2011 at 16:02

    "Human kind is top banana"? Your a star Rachel, one in a million ;o)Take care me dear.
    Regards,
    John of the sore finger

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  7. Jennytc12 April 2011 at 16:34

    I really feel for you and your family, Rachel but it sounds as if you are a strong, united family and will pull together to tackle this. Best wishes in the time ahead.

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  8. Sage12 April 2011 at 16:58

    Harry will be in my prayers... poor little lad but here's hoping that the only news you get is good news xx

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  9. Karen Thomason/Gordon Setter Crossing12 April 2011 at 16:59

    John (Murphyfish) said you had some troubles and could use a little support. (good man!) It's really tough to see a little one sick. I'm so sorry. God bless your nephew and your family. Stay strong and stay together.

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  10. moschops12 April 2011 at 19:46

    Hiya! Found you via Murphyfish.

    Sorry to hear your awful news.
    Dont really know what to say, but thinking of you all and sending hugs, (weeping and wailing? I dont think I really do them...sorry! I do practical!!) I am sure you have been given loads of support and help, but here is Macmillians' and Cancer UK websites

    http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertypes/Childrenscancers/Typesofchildrenscancers/Retinoblastoma.aspx

    http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/about-cancer/cancer-questions/eye-cancer

    there is a bit on useful organisations on both of these. I cant praise these charities enough.

    Hope that is of some help...
    Thoughts and best wishes to you and your family.

    megan
    xxx

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  11. Bob Mc12 April 2011 at 20:24

    Best wishes. Hang in there.

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  12. gpc12 April 2011 at 23:35

    Murphyfish sent me, too. Your news hits like a belly-blow, I am so sorry. Cyber hugs and good thoughts going your way.

    gail

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  13. Keith13 April 2011 at 00:27

    My thoughts are with you & your's.
    Regards, Le Loup.
    http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/

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  14. Mark Kautz13 April 2011 at 00:43

    Hi Rachel. That John from Murphyfish guiding us toward you. Positive Vibes for you and Harry from Northern California.

    Mark

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  15. Missy13 April 2011 at 01:42

    I am here form MurphyFish. I am so sorry! I will be praying for you and your family!

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  16. Gorges Smythe13 April 2011 at 01:57

    Hi Rachel:

    I'll be praying for Harry and all your family. God bless you.

    Gorges

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  17. Dog Hair in my Coffee13 April 2011 at 02:24

    Came to visit you via John (Musings of MF). Will keep your nephew and sister and you in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all will be well.

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  18. Anonymous13 April 2011 at 03:24

    Hi Rachel -

    My friend John sent me your way, and I would like to let you know that you and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Peace and take care (and nice to meet you!) -

    Casey

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  19. Rachel Flowers13 April 2011 at 08:00

    EE by gum, that John person is a popular guy!! He should be in marketing or something! Thank you all again!

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  20. Sue13 April 2011 at 09:40

    Hi Rachel,

    I found you through John, who I found through Froogs.

    Just popped by to say you and ALL your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong, pull together and you WILL get through this.

    Much love and cyber ((hugs)).

    Sue xx

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  21. Damn The Broccoli13 April 2011 at 12:13

    Another nice big comforting hug from an itinerant stranger here for you and yours. You've obviously done the reading and know the path.

    Walk strong.

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  22. Unknown13 April 2011 at 12:57

    Hi Rachel, thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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  23. Anonymous13 April 2011 at 23:14

    Well,we bloggers can do amazing things when we put our mind and heart too it. I am a blogging friend of John's also. God bless the little one and your family.

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  24. WOL14 April 2011 at 23:29

    E-hugs and best vibes from deepest darkest Texas to young Harry and his family. Do not underestimate the power of music to soothe, comfort and allay fear, especially in a child. A well-loaded MP3 player can provide a safe haven where he can find peace and sleep. Stories read aloud of the underdog winning out against long odds give the little one courage and a meme to hang his healing on. Do not be wary of the stories that get dark and hard before they get light. His story is pretty dark and hard, too. If you are the religious sort, the 23rd Psalm pretty much covers all the bases.
    WOL(8>)
    >^..^< >^..^< >^..^<

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  25. Alison15 April 2011 at 18:12

    Hi there, found you via Murphyfish, who I also found via Froogs, lots of best wishes and positive vibes to you, your family and to your dear little nephew. Ali from Dorset.

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  26. Unknown18 May 2012 at 10:35

    Lots of love to your family Rachel. He is such cutie.

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