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| My 8 yr old son was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer this afternoon. I brought him into the er yesterday because he fell off a trampoline and hurt his side, which he had injured a few months ago during football where he was diagnosed with a "bruised lung" he seemed to have healed up from that but falling from the trampoline he said he landed on the same side and was in a lot of pain. They started doing x rays and ultrasound and they discovered a large mass on his kidney. I knew something was wrong when the different Dr's kept coming in and looking at him and ultrasounds. One dr pulled me aside and told me they found something they didn't like. They ordered a CT scan and it did confirm that he had a large mass there. We are admitted in the hospital and he had surgery today to get a biopsy of it and also get a port put in. The surgeon informed us that the tumors had spread into his lungs and it is indeed cancer. Chemo and radiation are in his future. We won't know how agressive we will need to be until next week when they get the results in. I'm asking for prayers for him and for my family we are absolutely devastated. My baby had zero signs of being sick he was a healthy very active 8 yr old boy. |
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Location: OH. IO | Oh my gosh.How devistated and heartbreaking.Im so sorry.I will sure pray for him,can we please have his name?Let the Lord give you strength to fight this and hold your son tight.Many prayers for every one of you.Prayers also for the doctors and caregivers to see him through this.I am so sorry,I am sure you are scared so bad.If there is ANYTHING I can do for you im just a PM away.HOLD ON TIGHT AND FIGHT!!! Much love to your son,you,and your family. |
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | Being a mom of an 8 year old girl, the thought seems unfathomable. I will keep you, your family, your sweet little boy, and the doctors in my prayers. |
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| His name is Jacob. The dr told us we may be able to go home as soon as tomorrow to let him rest until we get the final results. Treatment may start as early as next Friday. I have probably slept only a few hours within the last few days. Trying to hold back my tears in front of him so he doesn't get scared. He knows he's got bad stuff inside him and we are trying to get it out. Thank you very much for the prayers. |
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| Marfan - 2017-11-30 9:05 PM
I hope you have a good support system of friends and family. You sure will need it. HUGS
The outpouring of love, prayers and support from our community, family and friends has been amazing. He's pretty heavily sedated from surgery so he's doing a lot of sleeping. I'm thankful for his team of Dr's here and the Dr's in the er who were thorough enough to spot the mass... had I not brought him in for his fall we wouldn't have found out. He showed no symptoms of having a tumor or let alone cancer. My world completely turned upside yesterday and the emotions I'm dealing with are indescribable, thank God my husband is here with us, he's been my rock thru this. I just pray that this cancer is favorable because if it is, there's a 85-90% cure rate with very light chemo. If it's unfavorable, he will need more invasive treatment. I want my son to be ok, I want to take his place he doesn't deserve this |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Oh my ..... many prayers for the healing and complete recovery of Jacob and for the Drs. healing hands ..... Stay strong!  |
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| First of all, never underestimate the power of prayer. Check with your doctors about getting him to St Jude's. They are cutting edge. Treatment is free. For the rest of you, give to St Jude's when you can. It is one few places I donate. There are so many new treatments now that are very effective. Prayers for your family and prayers to guide the doctors. |
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Location: West Texas | I cannot imagine what you are going through. My prayers are with Jacob. Prayers for healing and prayers for strength. God bless. |
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Location: South Dakota | Lifting you and Jacob up in prayer...Jesus, tender shepherd...bless little Jacob, we ask that you heal him, restore his health, we thank you for the wonderful doctors and nurses, that are caring for him....bless and multiply their efforts...send your peace and hope to Jacob and his loving family....we ask in Jesus name...Amen. |
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Location: OH. IO | ridejg - 2017-11-30 11:12 PM
Lifting you and Jacob up in prayer...Jesus, tender shepherd...bless little Jacob, we ask that you heal him, restore his health, we thank you for the wonderful doctors and nurses, that are caring for him....bless and multiply their efforts...send your peace and hope to Jacob and his loving family....we ask in Jesus name...Amen.
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Location: Arkansas | God we pray you touch this precious child, take away his pain and fear, guide the doctors in their treatments of him, and allow his family to have peace in the knowledge you have your hand on ALL situations surrounding this sickness. I know you are still in the miracle business every single day, and we ask this in your mighty mighty name. Amen
I'm like Jake---if you need something just pm me. I will pray, cry, let you vent, or just listen. As a momma to a momma, I simply cannot imagine. . . . .
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Location: Mountains of VA | streakysox - 2017-11-30 9:44 PM First of all, never underestimate the power of prayer. Check with your doctors about getting him to St Jude's. They are cutting edge. Treatment is free. For the rest of you, give to St Jude's when you can. It is one few places I donate. There are so many new treatments now that are very effective. Prayers for your family and prayers to guide the doctors.
This^^^^ St. Jude's was my first thought too. We donate what we can every year to them because we know the treatment and research is top notch and helps so many children and their families. |
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PS, I agree on St. Jude's. My cousin's granddaughter had some sort of eye cancer at age 2, they had to remove her eye but she is a happy, healthy 10 yr old now! St. Jude's was a Godsend.
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| We didn't get to go home tonight because he keeps getting fevers and they'd like to monitor him, which I agree with. He's starting to eat a bit more and asked for chips n salsa. My boy is starting to come back lol! The color in his face is returning as well. We are hoping to get him home tomorrow for the rest of the weekend before we begin treatment next week. My goal is to get him stronger before we begin the next step. Thank ya'll so much for the prayers they mean so much to us. God Bless |
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| DaveM - 2017-12-01 10:21 PM
I'm so glad you have shared what is going on. Gail and I will be praying for you. Our son is named Jacob too. Please post when you need encouragement and keep us updated so we can be help with more prayer and prayer warriors.
Thank you. The coming days are going to be unlike anything we've gone thru and I'm honestly scared to death but I'm staying positive and a smile on my face for my son and my other kids. It's hard to do but I know it helps them. I cry when I'm by myself or with my husband. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | want2chase3 - 2017-11-30 9:17 PM
Marfan - 2017-11-30 9:05 PM
I hope you have a good support system of friends and family. You sure will need it. HUGS
The outpouring of love, prayers and support from our community, family and friends has been amazing. He's pretty heavily sedated from surgery so he's doing a lot of sleeping. I'm thankful for his team of Dr's here and the Dr's in the er who were thorough enough to spot the mass... had I not brought him in for his fall we wouldn't have found out. He showed no symptoms of having a tumor or let alone cancer. My world completely turned upside yesterday and the emotions I'm dealing with are indescribable, thank God my husband is here with us, he's been my rock thru this. I just pray that this cancer is favorable because if it is, there's a 85-90% cure rate with very light chemo. If it's unfavorable, he will need more invasive treatment. I want my son to be ok, I want to take his place he doesn't deserve this
I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't even imagine the shock.
For what it's worth, if this is the commonest type of kidney malignancy in kids (?Wilm's Tumor), there has been amazing progress in cure rates over the past 20 years with aggressive treatment. This is really one of those areas where there has been amazing advances, so keep your chin up and we'll keep you and your boy in our prayers.
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want2chase3 - 2017-11-30 9:17 PM
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I hope you have a good support system of friends and family. You sure will need it. HUGS
The outpouring of love, prayers and support from our community, family and friends has been amazing. He's pretty heavily sedated from surgery so he's doing a lot of sleeping. I'm thankful for his team of Dr's here and the Dr's in the er who were thorough enough to spot the mass... had I not brought him in for his fall we wouldn't have found out. He showed no symptoms of having a tumor or let alone cancer. My world completely turned upside yesterday and the emotions I'm dealing with are indescribable, thank God my husband is here with us, he's been my rock thru this. I just pray that this cancer is favorable because if it is, there's a 85-90% cure rate with very light chemo. If it's unfavorable, he will need more invasive treatment. I want my son to be ok, I want to take his place he doesn't deserve this
I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't even imagine the shock.
For what it's worth, if this is the commonest type of kidney malignancy in kids (?Wilm's Tumor ), there has been amazing progress in cure rates over the past 20 years with aggressive treatment. This is really one of those areas where there has been amazing advances, so keep your chin up and we'll keep you and your boy in our prayers.
Thank you this gives me more hope. I know a lot of people have suggested taking him to other cancer centers. We obviously want what's best for him and the best THE BEST possible care and treatments. Looking like we will be having our meeting next Thursday to discuss the biopsy report and a plan of attack. My sister in law has worked for Scott n white for several several years and she knows each dr and plenty of nurses.. she's assuring us we are in the right place. Apparently these Dr's have access to all the other cancer center Dr's and consult quite often with one another on cases like this. These are the questions I'll be asking when we meet. I'd love to keep him close by so he can be with his family and friends. We live in a very small town and our whole town is praying for him. He will be doing home school as well and one of the teachers from our school will be coming over a few times a week to keep him on track till we get thru this. Thank you guys for the prayers and thoughts, they help. God bless |
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Psalm 22:19 But you, LORD, do not be far from me. You are my strength, come quickly to help me.
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| A small but positive update.. he's been running a fever, the took blood and so far everything is coming back negative. They are testing his port to see if maybe something is going on there. He's so much more alert today sitting up and eating. Huge improvement. Plus he had 2 of his classmates and baseball team members come visit him today.. first time I've seen my baby smile since we checked in the er Tuesday morning. It made my heart so happy to see him like that. So now we just wait, they started him on a round of antibiotics just in case. It's undecided still if he can go home today. The prayers are working! God Bless! |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-02 2:57 PM
A small but positive update.. he's been running a fever, the took blood and so far everything is coming back negative. They are testing his port to see if maybe something is going on there. He's so much more alert today sitting up and eating. Huge improvement. Plus he had 2 of his classmates and baseball team members come visit him today.. first time I've seen my baby smile since we checked in the er Tuesday morning. It made my heart so happy to see him like that. So now we just wait, they started him on a round of antibiotics just in case. It's undecided still if he can go home today. The prayers are working! God Bless!
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Protocols for cancer are not kept secret. They are widely shared across the country and I’m confident his doctors will be very in tune to the latest. |
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| I'm feeling a whole bunch of different emotions this morning. I suppose it's because lack of sleep. I've been pretty steady up until now. He's doing better, we actually made it thru the night without fever so that's great! I'm really hoping today is the day we go home. I'm sorry but this place may end up being the place I can freely vent. I'm trying to focus only on my son and getting him well. But as . I kept reminding myself this isn't about me or how I feel, shift focus on my son. It's going to be a learning curve for me to put my blinders on and ignore the unimportant things and people. My son needs me to be 100% focused on him and his journey. Sorry, I'm just venting here I'm sure I'm a bit under slept and stir crazy being inside this room all the time. I plan to go home as soon as his father gets here so I can clear my head, get a hot meal and shower before I come back
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Location: South Dakota | want2chase3 - 2017-12-03 8:09 AM I'm feeling a whole bunch of different emotions this morning. I suppose it's because lack of sleep. I've been pretty steady up until now. He's doing better, we actually made it thru the night without fever so that's great! I'm really hoping today is the day we go home. I'm sorry but this place may end up being the place I can freely vent. I'm trying to focus only on my son and getting him well. But as some of you know I do have an ex husband, my son's father.. of course he's been here, which I want. But he's being so over bearing, I'm sure it's his way of dealing with it. We don't have the best past but all that aside now that we are fighting for our sons life. He was here last night with his current girlfriend and I just felt out of place. My husband had gone home. I feel sad that no one from "our side" has come visit us in here, but lots from my ex side has been here, I'm grateful for the visitors for my son it makes him happy. One of my sister in laws that I thought I was the closest to hasn't even called or text me since we found out... I was on fb last night and saw that she had posted pics of her, her husband some mutual friends of ours and my husband having a good time down at her house and wrote great family night having fun! And of course they were all cutting it up drinking and taking lots of pics. I felt angry at first, then hurt. I kept reminding myself this isn't about me or how I feel, shift focus on my son. It's going to be a learning curve for me to put my blinders on and ignore the unimportant things and people. My son needs me to be 100% focused on him and his journey. Sorry, I'm just venting here I'm sure I'm a bit under slept and stir crazy being inside this room all the time. I plan to go home as soon as his father gets here so I can clear my head, get a hot meal and shower before I come back
It must be so hard to deal with people, who are just so wrapped up in their own worlds...try to focus on what truly matters, and get some rest...also the Chapel in the hospital, would be a good place to go, to pray, meditate, and decompress. My thoughts, prayers, are with you thoughout the day....Hugs. |
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| ridejg - 2017-12-03 8:36 AM
want2chase3 - 2017-12-03 8:09 AM I'm feeling a whole bunch of different emotions this morning. I suppose it's because lack of sleep. I've been pretty steady up until now. He's doing better, we actually made it thru the night without fever so that's great! I'm really hoping today is the day we go home. I'm sorry but this place may end up being the place I can freely vent. I'm trying to focus only on my son and getting him well. But as some of you know I do have an ex husband, my son's father.. of course he's been here, which I want. But he's being so over bearing, I'm sure it's his way of dealing with it. We don't have the best past but all that aside now that we are fighting for our sons life. He was here last night with his current girlfriend and I just felt out of place. My husband had gone home. I feel sad that no one from "our side" has come visit us in here, but lots from my ex side has been here, I'm grateful for the visitors for my son it makes him happy. One of my sister in laws that I thought I was the closest to hasn't even called or text me since we found out... I was on fb last night and saw that she had posted pics of her, her husband some mutual friends of ours and my husband having a good time down at her house and wrote great family night having fun! And of course they were all cutting it up drinking and taking lots of pics. I felt angry at first, then hurt. I kept reminding myself this isn't about me or how I feel, shift focus on my son. It's going to be a learning curve for me to put my blinders on and ignore the unimportant things and people. My son needs me to be 100% focused on him and his journey. Sorry, I'm just venting here I'm sure I'm a bit under slept and stir crazy being inside this room all the time. I plan to go home as soon as his father gets here so I can clear my head, get a hot meal and shower before I come back
It must be so hard to deal with people, who are just so wrapped up in their own worlds...try to focus on what truly matters, and get some rest...also the Chapel in the hospital, would be a good place to go, to pray, meditate, and decompress. My thoughts, prayers, are with you thoughout the day....Hugs.
You are so right. And I know that. Just because my world has been flipped upside down everyone else's doesn't have to follow suit. Thank you. |
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| A great update, he's doing so well. He wanted to go outside today so we took him in the wheelchair and we sat out in the garden a while. My husband brought him his all time favorite, a bean burrito from taco bell lol! He gobbled up more than half of it. He also got to take a nice warm shower too, first 1 he's had since being admitted. He decided he was going to walk on his own all the way back to his room. He's getting there! Dr's said as long as the fever stays away and he keeps drinking his water and using his breathing machine to expand his lungs he can come home tonight yay!!! God Bless and thank ya'll for the continued prayers |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2017-12-03 8:09 AM I'm feeling a whole bunch of different emotions this morning. I suppose it's because lack of sleep. I've been pretty steady up until now. He's doing better, we actually made it thru the night without fever so that's great! I'm really hoping today is the day we go home. I'm sorry but this place may end up being the place I can freely vent. I'm trying to focus only on my son and getting him well. But as some of you know I do have an ex husband, my son's father.. of course he's been here, which I want. But he's being so over bearing, I'm sure it's his way of dealing with it. We don't have the best past but all that aside now that we are fighting for our sons life. He was here last night with his current girlfriend and I just felt out of place. My husband had gone home. I feel sad that no one from "our side" has come visit us in here, but lots from my ex side has been here, I'm grateful for the visitors for my son it makes him happy. One of my sister in laws that I thought I was the closest to hasn't even called or text me since we found out... I was on fb last night and saw that she had posted pics of her, her husband some mutual friends of ours and my husband having a good time down at her house and wrote great family night having fun! And of course they were all cutting it up drinking and taking lots of pics. I felt angry at first, then hurt. I kept reminding myself this isn't about me or how I feel, shift focus on my son. It's going to be a learning curve for me to put my blinders on and ignore the unimportant things and people. My son needs me to be 100% focused on him and his journey. Sorry, I'm just venting here I'm sure I'm a bit under slept and stir crazy being inside this room all the time. I plan to go home as soon as his father gets here so I can clear my head, get a hot meal and shower before I come back
Kudos to you for attitude towards this journey...it IS all about your son. Your positive attitude will be better for him and help him through this trying time.....Many....many ..... many prayers for his complete recovery, for your continued strength and for his Dr.'s healing hands..... and I think that you know that you can come here anytime to vent or for support.... |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-03 2:26 PM
We are loading up and we are going home!!! Praise Jesus!
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Gotta pay attention to the capital J and lower case "s" to find him... he's the little guy with the baseball glove .. there was a few other Jacob Strongs on there.
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-03 8:09 AM
I'm feeling a whole bunch of different emotions this morning. I suppose it's because lack of sleep. I've been pretty steady up until now. He's doing better, we actually made it thru the night without fever so that's great! I'm really hoping today is the day we go home. I'm sorry but this place may end up being the place I can freely vent. I'm trying to focus only on my son and getting him well. But as some of you know I do have an ex husband, my son's father.. of course he's been here, which I want. But he's being so over bearing, I'm sure it's his way of dealing with it. We don't have the best past but all that aside now that we are fighting for our sons life. He was here last night with his current girlfriend and I just felt out of place. My husband had gone home. I feel sad that no one from "our side" has come visit us in here, but lots from my ex side has been here, I'm grateful for the visitors for my son it makes him happy. One of my sister in laws that I thought I was the closest to hasn't even called or text me since we found out... I was on fb last night and saw that she had posted pics of her, her husband some mutual friends of ours and my husband having a good time down at her house and wrote great family night having fun! And of course they were all cutting it up drinking and taking lots of pics. I felt angry at first, then hurt. I kept reminding myself this isn't about me or how I feel, shift focus on my son. It's going to be a learning curve for me to put my blinders on and ignore the unimportant things and people. My son needs me to be 100% focused on him and his journey. Sorry, I'm just venting here I'm sure I'm a bit under slept and stir crazy being inside this room all the time. I plan to go home as soon as his father gets here so I can clear my head, get a hot meal and shower before I come back
Please remember that different people handle stressful situations differently. That being said, remember the song YOU FIND OUT WHO YOUR FRIENDS ARE? It does hold very true. I have been in your shoes. I also want to add, if you need help from someone ask. If you have a true friend, they will help. I will tell you that you cannot do everything yourself.
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| streakysox - 2017-12-03 10:32 PM want2chase3 - 2017-12-03 8:09 AM I'm feeling a whole bunch of different emotions this morning. I suppose it's because lack of sleep. I've been pretty steady up until now. He's doing better, we actually made it thru the night without fever so that's great! I'm really hoping today is the day we go home. I'm sorry but this place may end up being the place I can freely vent. I'm trying to focus only on my son and getting him well. But as some of you know I do have an ex husband, my son's father.. of course he's been here, which I want. But he's being so over bearing, I'm sure it's his way of dealing with it. We don't have the best past but all that aside now that we are fighting for our sons life. He was here last night with his current girlfriend and I just felt out of place. My husband had gone home. I feel sad that no one from "our side" has come visit us in here, but lots from my ex side has been here, I'm grateful for the visitors for my son it makes him happy. One of my sister in laws that I thought I was the closest to hasn't even called or text me since we found out... I was on fb last night and saw that she had posted pics of her, her husband some mutual friends of ours and my husband having a good time down at her house and wrote great family night having fun! And of course they were all cutting it up drinking and taking lots of pics. I felt angry at first, then hurt. I kept reminding myself this isn't about me or how I feel, shift focus on my son. It's going to be a learning curve for me to put my blinders on and ignore the unimportant things and people. My son needs me to be 100% focused on him and his journey. Sorry, I'm just venting here I'm sure I'm a bit under slept and stir crazy being inside this room all the time. I plan to go home as soon as his father gets here so I can clear my head, get a hot meal and shower before I come back Please remember that different people handle stressful situations differently. That being said, remember the song YOU FIND OUT WHO YOUR FRIENDS ARE? It does hold very true. I have been in your shoes. I also want to add, if you need help from someone ask. If you have a true friend, they will help. I will tell you that you cannot do everything yourself.
Ditto, I also would suggest buying a notebook to make notes from doctor consultations and exams, results of testing, log his fevers etc. it is so much information to take in and digest there is no way to remember it all. Continued prayers |
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Location: Eastern OH but my heart is in WV | Your post has brought tears to my eyes. As a parent myself, I can't imagine all the emotions you are going through. Many hugs to you and your son and I will be praying for you both. May God carry you through this difficult time.  |
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| Rolling J - 2017-12-04 2:12 PM
Your post has brought tears to my eyes. As a parent myself, I can't imagine all the emotions you are going through. Many hugs to you and your son and I will be praying for you both. May God carry you through this difficult time.
Thank you everyone for the prayers. Honestly my crying jags happen throughout the day, when I'm alone. I did get pretty teared up today when I dropped my other two children off at school, I'm so use to seeing jacob walk away from my pickup. It was a tough moment for sure. He's really doing awesome today... no fever so far, had a little one trying to creep up on us last night, but we've got it under control now. He slept all night without incident I was up every 2 hours taking his temp. Our little community is nothing short of amazing, his classmates and teachers are wearing t shirts that say # Jacob Strong it warms my heart at the amount of support and generosity of our little town. Everyone's pulling for him. I just know he's going to win. |
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-04 2:28 PM Rolling J - 2017-12-04 2:12 PM Your post has brought tears to my eyes. As a parent myself, I can't imagine all the emotions you are going through. Many hugs to you and your son and I will be praying for you both. May God carry you through this difficult time. Thank you everyone for the prayers. Honestly my crying jags happen throughout the day, when I'm alone. I did get pretty teared up today when I dropped my other two children off at school, I'm so use to seeing jacob walk away from my pickup. It was a tough moment for sure. He's really doing awesome today... no fever so far, had a little one trying to creep up on us last night, but we've got it under control now. He slept all night without incident I was up every 2 hours taking his temp. Our little community is nothing short of amazing, his classmates and teachers are wearing t shirts that say # Jacob Strong it warms my heart at the amount of support and generosity of our little town. Everyone's pulling for him. I just know he's going to win.
Continued prayers for Jacob and your family.
?What else can you tell us about Jacob? What are his hobbies? Favorite foods? Does he like rodeo? Baseball? Football?
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| Gail - 2017-12-04 2:48 PM
want2chase3 - 2017-12-04 2:28 PM Rolling J - 2017-12-04 2:12 PM Your post has brought tears to my eyes. As a parent myself, I can't imagine all the emotions you are going through. Many hugs to you and your son and I will be praying for you both. May God carry you through this difficult time. Thank you everyone for the prayers. Honestly my crying jags happen throughout the day, when I'm alone. I did get pretty teared up today when I dropped my other two children off at school, I'm so use to seeing jacob walk away from my pickup. It was a tough moment for sure. He's really doing awesome today... no fever so far, had a little one trying to creep up on us last night, but we've got it under control now. He slept all night without incident I was up every 2 hours taking his temp. Our little community is nothing short of amazing, his classmates and teachers are wearing t shirts that say # Jacob Strong it warms my heart at the amount of support and generosity of our little town. Everyone's pulling for him. I just know he's going to win.
?What else can you tell us about Jacob? What are his hobbies? Favorite foods? Does he like rodeo? Baseball? Football?
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He loves baseball, absolutely loves it. His team won 3 championship rings last season, he played 3rd base, catcher, 1st base and even had his hand at pitching. He likes to watch football not so much play it anymore. He likes to watch bull riding sometimes too. He's not much into the horses but every once in a while he will want to ride one around the pasture. That kills my husband because jacob CAN rope. He's like a total natural with the rope and the dummy. Even if he goes months and months without picking up a rope, he can go out there and catch every single time lol! Maybe some day I can get him to riding more. He's a huge animal lover and has the biggest heart when it comes to them, he's one of those that'll cry when the humane society shows those horrible commercials on tv. He just can't imagine why anyone would want to harm an animal. I love that about him. He loves his family very much. He has his share of bickering with his younger brother, who's 6 but they play and get along more often than not. His big sister has stepped up like I've never seen, she's been by his side since we found out. She even stayed overnight in the hospital with me one night to help care for him, she's 13. |
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| His favorite food, I'm going to say it's my loaded baked potato soup, which I have in the crockpot right now for him. It's usually the only thing he requests when he wants something specific lol! He's a typical kid, loves his share of junk food too, and taco bell. He's so extremely thin right now, it almost makes you gasp when you see him.. he's always been on the smaller side but he's really really thin now.. trying to put some weight back on him, his appetite is picking up slowly though.
He loves his school teacher too, his little face lit up when she came to see him. He also loves his schools HS football team, he has a goal of getting to run thru the blow up tunnel they run out of at big games lol! All he talks about is that darn thing, even asked for 1 for Christmas lol! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-04 3:27 PM His favorite food, I'm going to say it's my loaded baked potato soup, which I have in the crockpot right now for him. It's usually the only thing he requests when he wants something specific lol! He's a typical kid, loves his share of junk food too, and taco bell. He's so extremely thin right now, it almost makes you gasp when you see him.. he's always been on the smaller side but he's really really thin now.. trying to put some weight back on him, his appetite is picking up slowly though. He loves his school teacher too, his little face lit up when she came to see him. He also loves his schools HS football team, he has a goal of getting to run thru the blow up tunnel they run out of at big games lol! All he talks about is that darn thing, even asked for 1 for Christmas lol!
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| Gail - 2017-12-04 5:29 PM
Jacob is obviously owned by his Mom :)
?What a fun boy you have so well described for us. Is there a safe address we could send him cards?
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-04 8:03 PM
Gail - 2017-12-04 5:29 PM
Jacob is obviously owned by his Mom :)
?What a fun boy you have so well described for us. Is there a safe address we could send him cards?
I have a PO box I use.
P.O Box 105
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| jake16 - 2017-12-04 7:37 PM
want2chase3 - 2017-12-04 8:03 PM
Gail - 2017-12-04 5:29 PM
Jacob is obviously owned by his Mom :)
?What a fun boy you have so well described for us. Is there a safe address we could send him cards?
I have a PO box I use.
P.O Box 105
Holland, TX 76534 your name please ; )
Whoops, that'd probably help huh..
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Location: west of East Texas | Please, Lord, bless this family with the full depth of your love, your shelter, and your grace. Hold Jacob's mom when she is unsteady and let her feel your warm embrace. Bring Jacob through this challenge and let him be stronger in his faith because of it. Amen. |
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Location: OH. IO | chasendacash - 2017-12-05 12:35 AM
Please, Lord, bless this family with the full depth of your love, your shelter, and your grace. Hold Jacob's mom when she is unsteady and let her feel your warm embrace. Bring Jacob through this challenge and let him be stronger in his faith because of it. Amen.
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| jake16 - 2017-12-05 8:07 AM
chasendacash - 2017-12-05 12:35 AM
Please, Lord, bless this family with the full depth of your love, your shelter, and your grace. Hold Jacob's mom when she is unsteady and let her feel your warm embrace. Bring Jacob through this challenge and let him be stronger in his faith because of it. Amen.
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| He's doing ok today, he's really tired. But he had about 7 boys from his baseball team come by tonight and give him a huge goodie bag full of stuff! He really enjoyed seeing his friends. Lots of smiles in our home tonight. My husband received a phone call from our local walmart letting us know that someone came in and paid off our Christmas layaway for us. I'm in tears typing this. We had put our kids Christmas gifts on layaway a while back, we were getting a little worried about how we were going to swing this by the 11th. My husband has a good job, but when he doesn't work, he doesn't get paid and he took off several days to be with us in the hospital. We are so blessed to have the love and support of family and our wonderful little community. |
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Location: OH. IO | Wow!!your community sounds AWESOME!!!So glad he got to see he friends.It saddens me to hear how tired he is:( May God bless you all tonight,and always.Jacob strong!!!!!!!!!! |
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-05 6:48 PM
He's doing ok today, he's really tired. But he had about 7 boys from his baseball team come by tonight and give him a huge goodie bag full of stuff! He really enjoyed seeing his friends. Lots of smiles in our home tonight. My husband received a phone call from our local walmart letting us know that someone came in and paid off our Christmas layaway for us. I'm in tears typing this. We had put our kids Christmas gifts on layaway a while back, we were getting a little worried about how we were going to swing this by the 11th. My husband has a good job, but when he doesn't work, he doesn't get paid and he took off several days to be with us in the hospital. We are so blessed to have the love and support of family and our wonderful little community.
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-05 6:48 PM
He's doing ok today, he's really tired. But he had about 7 boys from his baseball team come by tonight and give him a huge goodie bag full of stuff! He really enjoyed seeing his friends. Lots of smiles in our home tonight. My husband received a phone call from our local walmart letting us know that someone came in and paid off our Christmas layaway for us. I'm in tears typing this. We had put our kids Christmas gifts on layaway a while back, we were getting a little worried about how we were going to swing this by the 11th. My husband has a good job, but when he doesn't work, he doesn't get paid and he took off several days to be with us in the hospital. We are so blessed to have the love and support of family and our wonderful little community.
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| I finally got to go to the barn this morning without worrying about how much time I could spend, my mother and my cousin came to our home to help me out for the next few months. I knew jacob was being watched in the house so I could take my time out at the barn.. I fed my horses and cleaned stalls all while listening to them eat.. I may be weird, but the sound of them eating calms me, loving on them and burying my face in their mane relaxes me and makes me happy for a second! I was thankful for that 30 minutes today to just, be... not rushing thru outside chores because I was in a hurry to get back to Jacob, worrying if he needed something. I'm so glad I have my horses, they offer me some sort of normal lately. |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-05 9:44 PM
I finally got to go to the barn this morning without worrying about how much time I could spend, my mother and my cousin came to our home to help me out for the next few months. I knew jacob was being watched in the house so I could take my time out at the barn.. I fed my horses and cleaned stalls all while listening to them eat.. I may be weird, but the sound of them eating calms me, loving on them and burying my face in their mane relaxes me and makes me happy for a second! I was thankful for that 30 minutes today to just, be... not rushing thru outside chores because I was in a hurry to get back to Jacob, worrying if he needed something. I'm so glad I have my horses, they offer me some sort of normal lately.
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-05 9:44 PM
I finally got to go to the barn this morning without worrying about how much time I could spend, my mother and my cousin came to our home to help me out for the next few months. I knew jacob was being watched in the house so I could take my time out at the barn.. I fed my horses and cleaned stalls all while listening to them eat.. I may be weird, but the sound of them eating calms me, loving on them and burying my face in their mane relaxes me and makes me happy for a second! I was thankful for that 30 minutes today to just, be... not rushing thru outside chores because I was in a hurry to get back to Jacob, worrying if he needed something. I'm so glad I have my horses, they offer me some sort of normal lately.
So glad you got to spend barn time they are healing force. My situation is nothing like yours but I had been sick for the last 3 years and I will tell you just having them and having to get up to take care of them was a Godsend. It's amazing what just cleaning stalls can do for you. So happy your family came to help and give you some downtime for yourself. prayers |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2017-12-05 10:25 PM want2chase3 - 2017-12-05 9:44 PM I finally got to go to the barn this morning without worrying about how much time I could spend, my mother and my cousin came to our home to help me out for the next few months. I knew jacob was being watched in the house so I could take my time out at the barn.. I fed my horses and cleaned stalls all while listening to them eat.. I may be weird, but the sound of them eating calms me, loving on them and burying my face in their mane relaxes me and makes me happy for a second! I was thankful for that 30 minutes today to just, be... not rushing thru outside chores because I was in a hurry to get back to Jacob, worrying if he needed something. I'm so glad I have my horses, they offer me some sort of normal lately. They are good for our soul during times like this. So happy you got a little "you time". Bless your momma and cousin for being your angels today.
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| whoapony07 - 2017-12-06 6:55 AM want2chase3 - 2017-12-05 9:44 PM I finally got to go to the barn this morning without worrying about how much time I could spend, my mother and my cousin came to our home to help me out for the next few months. I knew jacob was being watched in the house so I could take my time out at the barn.. I fed my horses and cleaned stalls all while listening to them eat.. I may be weird, but the sound of them eating calms me, loving on them and burying my face in their mane relaxes me and makes me happy for a second! I was thankful for that 30 minutes today to just, be... not rushing thru outside chores because I was in a hurry to get back to Jacob, worrying if he needed something. I'm so glad I have my horses, they offer me some sort of normal lately. So glad you got to spend barn time they are healing force. My situation is nothing like yours but I had been sick for the last 3 years and I will tell you just having them and having to get up to take care of them was a Godsend. It's amazing what just cleaning stalls can do for you. So happy your family came to help and give you some downtime for yourself. prayers
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Location: Arkansas | jake16 - 2017-12-06 6:56 PM
Thinking of all of you tonight.Praying for Jacob and his doctors,his sister's,dad,step dad and you also momma.I hope Jacob had a good day today and that he is feeling stronger.
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Quick update... our prayers have been heard and answered. We are dealing with the favorable type. Very high success rate and they've successfully treated that kind there just recently. The relief we feel is amazing. He starts chemo tomorrow and we go in once a week for 6 weeks he gets to be outpatient as well! God is good, all the time. Thank you Jesus!
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Location: OH. IO | Very good news:)))))Our prayers will continue through your journey.Its so good he gets to be at home with all of you. |
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-07 4:38 PM
Quick update... our prayers have been heard and answered. We are dealing with the favorable type. Very high success rate and they've successfully treated that kind there just recently. The relief we feel is amazing. He starts chemo tomorrow and we go in once a week for 6 weeks he gets to be outpatient as well! God is good, all the time. Thank you Jesus!
Great news. My family has dealt with more than our fair share of Cancer, and the technology has increased so much from what it used to be. They have so many tools at thier dosposal now days. One thing I would reccomend for your sanity is a gratitude journal of some sort, just something to write in daily to help you stay grounded. Life will seem like everything is combining against you, but when you sit down and look for the positives they are still there, and it will really help your attitude and the attitude of your little guy. Still sending prayers Jacob, you and your family. |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-07 4:38 PM
Quick update... our prayers have been heard and answered. We are dealing with the favorable type. Very high success rate and they've successfully treated that kind there just recently. The relief we feel is amazing. He starts chemo tomorrow and we go in once a week for 6 weeks he gets to be outpatient as well! God is good, all the time. Thank you Jesus!
Thank you dear heavenly Father for your grace and love for this precious child and his family. We ask you continue to bless them and keep your loving hand on them. Amen |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-07 4:38 PM
Quick update... our prayers have been heard and answered. We are dealing with the favorable type. Very high success rate and they've successfully treated that kind there just recently. The relief we feel is amazing. He starts chemo tomorrow and we go in once a week for 6 weeks he gets to be outpatient as well! God is good, all the time. Thank you Jesus!
Fantastic! I was hoping for that. Was it a "Wilm's tumor"?
The progress they've made with that one has been nothing short of amazing.
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Location: South Dakota | want2chase3 - 2017-12-07 4:38 PM Quick update... our prayers have been heard and answered. We are dealing with the favorable type. Very high success rate and they've successfully treated that kind there just recently. The relief we feel is amazing. He starts chemo tomorrow and we go in once a week for 6 weeks he gets to be outpatient as well! God is good, all the time. Thank you Jesus!
Wonderful news. Been thinking of you, Jacob and your family. |
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-07 5:38 PM
Quick update... our prayers have been heard and answered. We are dealing with the favorable type. Very high success rate and they've successfully treated that kind there just recently. The relief we feel is amazing. He starts chemo tomorrow and we go in once a week for 6 weeks he gets to be outpatient as well! God is good, all the time. Thank you Jesus!
Wonderful update! I can't imagine a better Christmas present for you!! |
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| Bear - 2017-12-07 11:08 PM
want2chase3 - 2017-12-07 4:38 PM
Quick update... our prayers have been heard and answered. We are dealing with the favorable type. Very high success rate and they've successfully treated that kind there just recently. The relief we feel is amazing. He starts chemo tomorrow and we go in once a week for 6 weeks he gets to be outpatient as well! God is good, all the time. Thank you Jesus!
Fantastic! I was hoping for that. Was it a "Wilm's tumor"?
The progress they've made with that one has been nothing short of amazing.
Keep plugging along. We are here and together we make for a big shoulder to lean on.
Yes a wilms tumor. What happened is when they went in to get the biopsy they discovered it had ruptured, could have happened when he fell off the trampoline. They want to do 6 weeks of this chemo then do another scan to see the progress we are making, then go in and do surgery to remove the tumor... then we will see if we do more chemo plus radiation. |
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Location: OH. IO | Thinking of Jacob today as he starts his treatment.He has some barriers to break through and im praying it will be smooth sailing when this is finished.Thinking of you Jacob,and praying for you,and your family.GO GET EM!!!!!!
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2017-12-07 4:38 PM Quick update... our prayers have been heard and answered. We are dealing with the favorable type. Very high success rate and they've successfully treated that kind there just recently. The relief we feel is amazing. He starts chemo tomorrow and we go in once a week for 6 weeks he gets to be outpatient as well! God is good, all the time. Thank you Jesus!
GREAT news !!!! Falling off of the trampoline was a good thing! Continued prayers for his complete recovery..... Stay strong !!!
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | How's Jacob doing today? Still keeping you and your family in the prayers for a complete healing !!!! |
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| He's having an average weekend, the antibiotics he has to take every weekend are kind of making him nauseated. I'll ask his dr if there's an alternative he can try. Other than that he's pretty good considering. He was gifted a very nice .22 from some good friends of ours, he was pretty stoked on it and has shot it off our back porch a bunch! He looks so frail and pale but I know he will pick up once they start giving him something to stimulate his appetite. Right now it comes n goes. I, on the other hand am struggling for some reason the last few days. I've been so strong up until last night, I broke down after putting him to bed and he looked at me with tears in his eyes and asked mom, why is this happening to me? I was able to hold it together until I went outside his room and sat at the kitchen table... everything came at once and I think I had an honest to goodness old fashioned melt down.. my husband, mom, sister, my cousin, my youngest son and my daughter where all there with me and just let me, let it go. I can't believe how much I'd had been holding back. I'd like to say I felt better but I dont. We have the rest of the week to relax before we go back Friday for round 2 of treatment. Now that we kind of know what to expect at these appointments it should be less stressful. Thank you for the continued prayers we sure need them. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2017-12-10 12:34 PM He's having an average weekend, the antibiotics he has to take every weekend are kind of making him nauseated. I'll ask his dr if there's an alternative he can try. Other than that he's pretty good considering. He was gifted a very nice .22 from some good friends of ours, he was pretty stoked on it and has shot it off our back porch a bunch! He looks so frail and pale but I know he will pick up once they start giving him something to stimulate his appetite. Right now it comes n goes. I, on the other hand am struggling for some reason the last few days. I've been so strong up until last night, I broke down after putting him to bed and he looked at me with tears in his eyes and asked mom, why is this happening to me? I was able to hold it together until I went outside his room and sat at the kitchen table... everything came at once and I think I had an honest to goodness old fashioned melt down.. my husband, mom, sister, my cousin, my youngest son and my daughter where all there with me and just let me, let it go. I can't believe how much I'd had been holding back. I'd like to say I felt better but I dont. We have the rest of the week to relax before we go back Friday for round 2 of treatment. Now that we kind of know what to expect at these appointments it should be less stressful. Thank you for the continued prayers we sure need them.
Certainly do not be ashamed of letting it all out ..... it will be a hard road ahead but you are a very strong person (I know by your posts....LOL). It would be very unhealthy to hold it all in....please, find a place of solace and let your self "feel" every now and then.....and come back here to cry, yell, scream, stomp your feet or whatever and let us help you through! |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-10 4:01 PM
Thank you very much. I just felt awful that my other 2 kids had to witness my weakness. More so, my youngest son, my daughter has seen me at my worst in the past and she's a little rock for me at times. My youngest came over to me and just wanted to sit in my lap. I think he was scared.
No matter how strong you want to be YOU ARE A MOTHER.Your baby is sick with something NO ONE wants to hear or ever have to face.You can have all the breakdowns that happen,because breakdowns are normal in these long roads you are traveling.We may think we are hiding or protecting our children from knowing how scared we are,but in reality most of the time they know.Just let them know it's ok for them to be sad too.HOLD THEM,LOVE THEM PRAY WITH THEM.JUMP ,SCREAM CRY LAUGH ITS ALL NORMAL.YOU ARE FIGHTING A FIGHT NO ONE WANTS TO FIGHT.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS TIME.Always thinking of you. |
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-10 12:34 PM He's having an average weekend, the antibiotics he has to take every weekend are kind of making him nauseated. I'll ask his dr if there's an alternative he can try. Other than that he's pretty good considering. He was gifted a very nice .22 from some good friends of ours, he was pretty stoked on it and has shot it off our back porch a bunch! He looks so frail and pale but I know he will pick up once they start giving him something to stimulate his appetite. Right now it comes n goes. I, on the other hand am struggling for some reason the last few days. I've been so strong up until last night, I broke down after putting him to bed and he looked at me with tears in his eyes and asked mom, why is this happening to me? I was able to hold it together until I went outside his room and sat at the kitchen table... everything came at once and I think I had an honest to goodness old fashioned melt down.. my husband, mom, sister, my cousin, my youngest son and my daughter where all there with me and just let me, let it go. I can't believe how much I'd had been holding back. I'd like to say I felt better but I dont. We have the rest of the week to relax before we go back Friday for round 2 of treatment. Now that we kind of know what to expect at these appointments it should be less stressful. Thank you for the continued prayers we sure need them.
Prayers for you and your family, I can’t imagine how overwhelming this is. |
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Location: Arkansas | God bless your heart. . . There are no words I can say to help because I have NO way to begin to imagine what you're going thru. I do truly believe that seeing you cry and let emotion out will let your other kids know that means it is ok to do that. And it will benefit them if they break down because they see how strong you are even tho you cried. Please know we are praying for all of you, and like NJJ said, you can come here for anything you need and we have your back. |
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Location: OH. IO | Thinking of Jacob today,hes been on my mind all day.Hoping all is going as smooth as possible.Prayers |
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Location: Central Texas | I think of Jacob and you often. Please don't feel bad for being real and having a "melt down". The other kids need to know wthat being upset is ok. From your posts, you are not one to sit arround blubbering and stuck in the melt down. God bless and HUGS! |
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| We had an awful night, but I really blame the antibiotics. He doesn't need to take them during the week only the weekends after treatment. He was vomiting all night long, it sucked because he actually ate really well.. he's so thin. He's doing a,little better today. He's gun shy now on food, can't blame him.. but he's eaten 2 Popsicles a little bit of mac n cheese and now 3 packages of teddy grahams. So far no more vomiting. I'm making homemade tortilla soup tonight so I'm hoping he will eat a little bit of that too. |
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| I just noticed my name I was given... thank you so much it made me tear up and smile!
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Location: OH. IO | Oh man,poor little guy:((( im sorry he is so I'll from the meds.And you must be exhausted as well.praying for all of you. |
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| For those not on Facebook, this is my Jacob, the young man ya'll have been graciously and tirelessly praying for. Thank you all!
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | Continued prayers for such a handsome young man. Your strength at this point is nothing short of inspirational. Just like others have said- don’t be scared to feel, break down or even be scared. You are handling the unimaginable with unbelievable grace!! We are all here for you! |
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-11 4:48 PM I just noticed my name I was given... thank you so much it made me tear up and smile! I love this forum so much
You are a warrior in every sense of the word.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Gail - 2017-12-11 5:08 PM want2chase3 - 2017-12-11 4:48 PM I just noticed my name I was given... thank you so much it made me tear up and smile! I love this forum so much
Continued prayers for Jacob.
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So sorry to hear about the vomiting! Can the Drs. prescribe anti-nausea medicine for the times when he has to take those meds? Crackers will sometimes settle the stomach too! One day at a time !!!! Continued prayers !!!!
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I'm really hoping they can give us a different antibiotic in this case. It may just be too much on him. We half the pill and give 1 half in the morning and the other in the evening, I've made sure he's eaten before taking it too. It really just didn't agree with him. He's eaten 2 bowls of the chicken tortilla soup I made tonight! So that's a great sign. He hasn't complained today about his belly hurting, the only thing different today, is no antibiotics.. the dr did prescribe him Zofran for nausea. I gave him one yesterday when he first started complaining but it didn't do much for him last night. |
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Location: Texas | When you spoke about breaking down, it made me remember about ten years ago when my youngest son (he was a young adult but still lived at home) was diagnosed with cancer. I had about an hour drive to work and would cry all the way to work and all the way home. It was my only outlet and it helped to let it out. If you need to cry, just cry. Prays for you and your son. |
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| Well, I think I'm going to give my dr a call and go see her for some help. My anxiety is really starting to push it's way to the surface and it's greatly affecting my sleep and just my overall well being, if there's such a thing for me right now! I took my daughter to her dr this morning which is in the same speciality clinic I take jacob to for his treatments. She broke her foot a while back so we've been doing follow up appointments every 3-4 weeks. I felt a small anxiety attack coming on in the elevator and it really scared me. I know I haven't been sleeping well, even when jacob is sound asleep and feeling decent. I really don't want to have to take "something" to keep me "ok" but I know Jacob needs me to be ok and if that's what it takes, I'll do it. Sorry, I'm just writing out what I feel, sometimes it helps me to put things into perspective, I know I need to take care of me too so I can take care of Jacob and everyone else. |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-12 11:37 AM
Well, I think I'm going to give my dr a call and go see her for some help. My anxiety is really starting to push it's way to the surface and it's greatly affecting my sleep and just my overall well being, if there's such a thing for me right now! I took my daughter to her dr this morning which is in the same speciality clinic I take jacob to for his treatments. She broke her foot a while back so we've been doing follow up appointments every 3-4 weeks. I felt a small anxiety attack coming on in the elevator and it really scared me. I know I haven't been sleeping well, even when jacob is sound asleep and feeling decent. I really don't want to have to take "something" to keep me "ok" but I know Jacob needs me to be ok and if that's what it takes, I'll do it. Sorry, I'm just writing out what I feel, sometimes it helps me to put things into perspective, I know I need to take care of me too so I can take care of Jacob and everyone else.
Go get what you need.you still have a long road.I know you are taking on a big responsibility,you must rest no matter what.:)prayers for you momma. |
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Location: on the fine line between insanity and geniusness | You do what you have to do to deal!! There is no shame in needing help to cope with the hand you’ve been dealt. That’s why they make those medicines!! You’re handling this so much better than you could be! You’re amazing! Just keep going forward. |
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| Thank you so much for the encouraging words and prayers. Jacob had a great day yesterday. Lots of smiles and laughing and I think everytime I walked by him, he was eating! Yay! He definitely had an appetite yesterday and last night. He most likely will begin his homebound school program next week, he just has to complete 4 hours per week to keep up. And 2 teachers from his school will be coming to the house. Our school has been amazing for us, lots of support and they took care of everything for us regarding setting up the homebound program. They'll be providing us with the laptop and Internet service. Truly a blessing. I head to my dr here shortly too. I'm dealing with a pretty ugly conflict right now in regards to my ex but I'm hoping we can resolve the issue so it doesn't take away from us focusing on the most important thing right now. I'm not confident we will but I'm going to do my best to handle it. |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-13 10:12 AM
Thank you so much for the encouraging words and prayers. Jacob had a great day yesterday. Lots of smiles and laughing and I think everytime I walked by him, he was eating! Yay! He definitely had an appetite yesterday and last night. He most likely will begin his homebound school program next week, he just has to complete 4 hours per week to keep up. And 2 teachers from his school will be coming to the house. Our school has been amazing for us, lots of support and they took care of everything for us regarding setting up the homebound program. They'll be providing us with the laptop and Internet service. Truly a blessing. I head to my dr here shortly too. I'm dealing with a pretty ugly conflict right now in regards to my ex but I'm hoping we can resolve the issue so it doesn't take away from us focusing on the most important thing right now. I'm not confident we will but I'm going to do my best to handle it.
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-13 10:12 AM Thank you so much for the encouraging words and prayers. Jacob had a great day yesterday. Lots of smiles and laughing and I think everytime I walked by him, he was eating! Yay! He definitely had an appetite yesterday and last night. He most likely will begin his homebound school program next week, he just has to complete 4 hours per week to keep up. And 2 teachers from his school will be coming to the house. Our school has been amazing for us, lots of support and they took care of everything for us regarding setting up the homebound program. They'll be providing us with the laptop and Internet service. Truly a blessing. I head to my dr here shortly too. I'm dealing with a pretty ugly conflict right now in regards to my ex but I'm hoping we can resolve the issue so it doesn't take away from us focusing on the most important thing right now. I'm not confident we will but I'm going to do my best to handle it.
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| Jacob had a great day. My husband took him to the local park to get some fresh air, he's been cooped up inside all week. He also felt up to go shoot his gun at our makeshift shooting range, instead of off our back porch. He ate an entire 6" subway sandwich too lol! Tomorrow afternoon we go for his 2nd chemo treatment and he also is going to have an ekg done. Hoping for an easy treatment session again. If jacob feels up to it, my husband's coworker is allowing them to come hunt on his lease Saturday afternoon. As for myself, I've been in bed all afternoon, I've felt horrible so I'm keeping myself away from him, it's really hard but I hope I'm ok tomorrow. |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-14 7:27 PM
Jacob had a great day. My husband took him to the local park to get some fresh air, he's been cooped up inside all week. He also felt up to go shoot his gun at our makeshift shooting range, instead of off our back porch. He ate an entire 6" subway sandwich too lol! Tomorrow afternoon we go for his 2nd chemo treatment and he also is going to have an ekg done. Hoping for an easy treatment session again. If jacob feels up to it, my husband's coworker is allowing them to come hunt on his lease Saturday afternoon. As for myself, I've been in bed all afternoon, I've felt horrible so I'm keeping myself away from him, it's really hard but I hope I'm ok tomorrow.
im surprised you haven't been sick before now.Stress is so hard on you.I really appreciate your updates and pray jacobs treatment goes smooth.All my thoughts and prayers to everyone.Is there anything we can do to help?if you need anything at all please don't hesitate to shoot me a message. |
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Location: LouLouVille, OK | want2chase3 - 2017-12-14 6:27 PM Jacob had a great day. My husband took him to the local park to get some fresh air, he's been cooped up inside all week. He also felt up to go shoot his gun at our makeshift shooting range, instead of off our back porch. He ate an entire 6" subway sandwich too lol! Tomorrow afternoon we go for his 2nd chemo treatment and he also is going to have an ekg done. Hoping for an easy treatment session again. If jacob feels up to it, my husband's coworker is allowing them to come hunt on his lease Saturday afternoon. As for myself, I've been in bed all afternoon, I've felt horrible so I'm keeping myself away from him, it's really hard but I hope I'm ok tomorrow.
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| Jacobs treatment yesterday couldn't have gone any better. He did fantastic. The dr also took him off the antibiotics that were making him so sick. He now will receive an antibiotic once a month at the clinic thru a breathing type treatment. So big relief there. His appetite continues to improve. His blood work looked great too, so things are moving right along! This afternoon the dr gave us the green light to take him hunting and he's beyond excited! He also begins his homebound schooling next Tuesday, he's actually looking forward to it. They have it set up where he will be able to play math and reading games online with his classmates! So neat! The school is also going to set up a time for his class to come meet us at the park to play with Jacob for AR reward trips. He's SUPER excited about that too..I love seeing him full of life |
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Location: OH. IO | His school sounds absolutely wonderful:)So happy his treatment went so well.I hope you are feeling better and just take some time for yourself today while he's out shooting:))))You are an amazingly strong mom,keep your chin up and know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| jake16 - 2017-12-16 7:08 AM
His school sounds absolutely wonderful:)So happy his treatment went so well.I hope you are feeling better and just take some time for yourself today while he's out shooting:))))You are an amazingly strong mom,keep your chin up and know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you. I'd love to kick back and relax today but he begged me to tag along to the deer stand lol! I typically don't go because I think it's incredibly boring lol!! But he wants momma to go, so mommas going! I wouldn't miss it for the world. Plus we've got to put hay up in the barn and go get feed, rains on its way! I really hope he gets his buck, there's 3 big boys in the area we are going to. Incredibly generous of the guy to let my husband bring our boy out there to take one. You can bet I'll be taking lots of pics! |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-16 9:31 AM
jake16 - 2017-12-16 7:08 AM
His school sounds absolutely wonderful:)So happy his treatment went so well.I hope you are feeling better and just take some time for yourself today while he's out shooting:))))You are an amazingly strong mom,keep your chin up and know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you. I'd love to kick back and relax today but he begged me to tag along to the deer stand lol! I typically don't go because I think it's incredibly boring lol!! But he wants momma to go, so mommas going! I wouldn't miss it for the world. Plus we've got to put hay up in the barn and go get feed, rains on its way! I really hope he gets his buck, there's 3 big boys in the area we are going to. Incredibly generous of the guy to let my husband bring our boy out there to take one. You can bet I'll be taking lots of pics!
HOW EXCITING!!!WE GOT TWO DOES DOWN THIS AM!!!beautiful snow and so quiet and beautiful in the woods:) I HOPE HE SHOOTS A BIG BUCK!!!HAVE A BLAST! |
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| jake16 - 2017-12-16 9:38 AM
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jake16 - 2017-12-16 7:08 AM
His school sounds absolutely wonderful:)So happy his treatment went so well.I hope you are feeling better and just take some time for yourself today while he's out shooting:))))You are an amazingly strong mom,keep your chin up and know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you. I'd love to kick back and relax today but he begged me to tag along to the deer stand lol! I typically don't go because I think it's incredibly boring lol!! But he wants momma to go, so mommas going! I wouldn't miss it for the world. Plus we've got to put hay up in the barn and go get feed, rains on its way! I really hope he gets his buck, there's 3 big boys in the area we are going to. Incredibly generous of the guy to let my husband bring our boy out there to take one. You can bet I'll be taking lots of pics! HOW EXCITING!!!WE GOT TWO DOES DOWN THIS AM!!!beautiful snow and so quiet and beautiful in the woods: ) I HOPE HE SHOOTS A BIG BUCK!!!HAVE A BLAST!
Thank you! Both our girls got a doe each a few weeks ago so my deep freeze is pretty full but there's always room for more. I sure hope he gets his! |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-16 9:52 AM
jake16 - 2017-12-16 9:38 AM
want2chase3 - 2017-12-16 9:31 AM
jake16 - 2017-12-16 7:08 AM
His school sounds absolutely wonderful:)So happy his treatment went so well.I hope you are feeling better and just take some time for yourself today while he's out shooting:))))You are an amazingly strong mom,keep your chin up and know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you. I'd love to kick back and relax today but he begged me to tag along to the deer stand lol! I typically don't go because I think it's incredibly boring lol!! But he wants momma to go, so mommas going! I wouldn't miss it for the world. Plus we've got to put hay up in the barn and go get feed, rains on its way! I really hope he gets his buck, there's 3 big boys in the area we are going to. Incredibly generous of the guy to let my husband bring our boy out there to take one. You can bet I'll be taking lots of pics! HOW EXCITING!!!WE GOT TWO DOES DOWN THIS AM!!!beautiful snow and so quiet and beautiful in the woods: ) I HOPE HE SHOOTS A BIG BUCK!!!HAVE A BLAST!
Thank you! Both our girls got a doe each a few weeks ago so my deep freeze is pretty full but there's always room for more. I sure hope he gets his!
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| Unfortunately we didn't get to go. The rain came in with a vengeance right when we were supposed to leave and it didn't quit till well after midnight. We are going to go next weekend! With it being so cold and the pouring rain and wind we figured it wasn't a good idea to take him out in that and risk the chance of not seeing anything. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2017-12-17 8:49 AM Unfortunately we didn't get to go. The rain came in with a vengeance right when we were supposed to leave and it didn't quit till well after midnight. We are going to go next weekend! With it being so cold and the pouring rain and wind we figured it wasn't a good idea to take him out in that and risk the chance of not seeing anything.
Better to be safe than sorry .....nasty cold weather would not have been good for him .... and now, he has something to look forward to for next week ...... Continued prayers! |
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| It seems like Sundays are going to be his "bad" day... his fever started coming on again last night, it's been several days since this has happened. We had to page the hospital for after hours and much to our surprise and total delight, our very own oncologist called us back in less than a minute. We told him what his fevers were running and he said as long as he's "normal" with everything else, which he was, we could stay home and give tylenol as needed. Such a huge relief for him and us, last thing I wanted to do was drag him to the er in the middle of the night where there is no doubt a ton of sick people in there, flu has hit our area something fierce and a pretty nasty stomach bug too. He's resting easy now with no fever. I went to wake his younger brother this morning and HE is running a fever now.. he's isolated in our bedroom for now. Needless to say I'm pretty stressed out at the moment. I hope everyone gets well and stays well. We've all started taking extra vitamins and I've been on a wildwoman cleaning, disinfecting rampage. No one comes in my home if they've been sick or around anyone sick and no one gets past the kitchen without washing hands and using the gigantic bottle of hand sanitizer. It's hard with the other 2 kids going to school and being exposed and then coming home.. but I'm doing the best I can and our dr said there's only so much I can do to prevent.. probably need to relax a little. :-( |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-18 10:28 AM
It seems like Sundays are going to be his "bad" day... his fever started coming on again last night, it's been several days since this has happened. We had to page the hospital for after hours and much to our surprise and total delight, our very own oncologist called us back in less than a minute. We told him what his fevers were running and he said as long as he's "normal" with everything else, which he was, we could stay home and give tylenol as needed. Such a huge relief for him and us, last thing I wanted to do was drag him to the er in the middle of the night where there is no doubt a ton of sick people in there, flu has hit our area something fierce and a pretty nasty stomach bug too. He's resting easy now with no fever. I went to wake his younger brother this morning and HE is running a fever now.. he's isolated in our bedroom for now. Needless to say I'm pretty stressed out at the moment. I hope everyone gets well and stays well. We've all started taking extra vitamins and I've been on a wildwoman cleaning, disinfecting rampage. No one comes in my home if they've been sick or around anyone sick and no one gets past the kitchen without washing hands and using the gigantic bottle of hand sanitizer. It's hard with the other 2 kids going to school and being exposed and then coming home.. but I'm doing the best I can and our dr said there's only so much I can do to prevent.. probably need to relax a little. :-(
That's overwhelming just for me to read,so yes,you need some rest!!!!!I think especially about you and Jacob everyday.I told my son about him today.He was saddened to no end that it happens to children and sends his prayers as well as my daughter and husband.Heres prayers tonight for fever to go away and for all of your children to remain healthy during this difficult time.Prayers and love to you all. |
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| jake16 - 2017-12-19 6:48 PM
Thinking of Jacob tonight hoping he is feeling well.:)
He had a great day. One of his teachers came over and spent some time with him and got him all set up on his laptop to do school work. He was gifted a very nice pair of cowboy boots from a good friend of mine and that's all he's been talking about! He's been really happy today and eating well! I love these days |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-19 8:04 PM
jake16 - 2017-12-19 6:48 PM
Thinking of Jacob tonight hoping he is feeling well.:)
He had a great day. One of his teachers came over and spent some time with him and got him all set up on his laptop to do school work. He was gifted a very nice pair of cowboy boots from a good friend of mine and that's all he's been talking about! He's been really happy today and eating well! I love these days
I think it's a good sign he's happy even after getting set up for school work!!! |
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| Jacob had a great day, the sun finally decided come out after days of rain and yuck.. he felt good enough to come help momma in the barn.
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-20 6:10 PM
Jacob had a great day, the sun finally decided come out after days of rain and yuck.. he felt good enough to come help momma in the barn.
Fresh air is good for the soul!!!!So happy to see that smile! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-20 5:10 PM Jacob had a great day, the sun finally decided come out after days of rain and yuck.. he felt good enough to come help momma in the barn.
Glad that hes having good days, Sunshine and fresh air always makes me feel better.. But the sunshine today was AWESOME, was really needing it..  |
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| Yikes! What a night I had... my youngest decided to run a fever again, so he went back into isolation, my bedroom! Tylenol helped break his fever, I came in to check him and he was drenched in sweat, but cool. So hopefully that'll be the last of it.. he's left with a cough. I was asleep, about midnight jacob came in my room crying, saying he was afraid he was going to throw up.. so I got up grabbed my pillow and blanket and went to his room.. he took a Zofran to help with nausea and I think it was about 230 when he finally fell asleep.. I did too and then my youngest came into Jakes room to wake me saying he had a nightmare, so I gathered my pillows and blankets and off to his room to help him go back to sleep... phew!!! Think I finally fell asleep again around 6 ish.. got about an hour of solid sleep before dogs barged in wanting to go outside and I could hear horses banging on their feed troughs ... sigh... gotta take my daughter to her foot dr here in a few hours and then take her Christmas shopping, then my husband should be home and he and I need to go finish up all our Christmas shopping! Made my coffee a little higher octane this morning |
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Location: OH. IO | WOW WHAT A NIGHT!!!!!!Please get some rest,if you don't you will be next!!continued prayers for you and your family. |
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Location: Arkansas | Bless your heart, you're a busy momma! Continuing to hold your whole family up in prayer. |
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Location: OH. IO | thinking of Jacob today and praying his treatment went well today.Prayers for a great weekend and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! |
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| His 3rd treatment went very well today, he also got his first antibiotic via breathing treatment, it didn't bother him a bit. Only lasted about 10 minutes. He also has gained a little over 2lbs so that's good! He's been loving his mint n chip ice cream lol! Dr said let him eat as much as he wants. We are all headed to bed now, hopefully he will feel up to getting up at 5am to go get that buck in the morning! But I told him that we'd see how he feels. He's pretty determined to get out there though! Thanks for the prayers and thinking of us! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Thanks for updating on Jacob's progress.....I check the thread every day to see how things are going...hoping he gets that big buck tomorrow morn ..... continued prayers !!!! |
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| We did get up and go this morning! It was freezing but thankfully there was a heater on the stand. We saw a few, but no shooters unfortunately. He gets to go again next weekend. I think he enjoyed himself though and he did get a big kick out of riding to the deer stand in the Polaris, it was like mudding lol! We are covered in mud! He asked if he could keep the mud on his face today. It'll be a miracle if none of us get this crud that's going around out here, colt had a little bout but not like what everyone else has been getting around these parts. I wipe EVERYTHING down daily with clorox wipes and I've got the taste of lysol in my mouth! I'm trying my best to keep us well. There's a bad 24 hour stomach bug that just about everyone we know has gotten. And Jacobs father was so sick yesterday he couldn't come into the clinic while jake was getting his treatment. I'm hoping the antibiotics he received yesterday help ward off any potential illness that may make its way into my home. |
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Location: OH. IO | so glad he got to get out!!!I've changed my location to #Jacobstrong:))))hope that's ok!!!! hopefully everyone will stay healthy for you!! |
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| jake16 - 2017-12-23 10:42 AM
so glad he got to get out!!!I've changed my location to #Jacobstrong:))))hope that's ok!!!! hopefully everyone will stay healthy for you!!
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Location: Arkansas | Praying for no bugs and no germs but Big Bucks for next weekend. So glad he got to be muddy and happy today! And Jake, you're wonderful. . . . |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2017-12-23 10:24 AM We did get up and go this morning! It was freezing but thankfully there was a heater on the stand. We saw a few, but no shooters unfortunately. He gets to go again next weekend. I think he enjoyed himself though and he did get a big kick out of riding to the deer stand in the Polaris, it was like mudding lol! We are covered in mud! He asked if he could keep the mud on his face today. It'll be a miracle if none of us get this crud that's going around out here, colt had a little bout but not like what everyone else has been getting around these parts. I wipe EVERYTHING down daily with clorox wipes and I've got the taste of lysol in my mouth! I'm trying my best to keep us well. There's a bad 24 hour stomach bug that just about everyone we know has gotten. And Jacobs father was so sick yesterday he couldn't come into the clinic while jake was getting his treatment. I'm hoping the antibiotics he received yesterday help ward off any potential illness that may make its way into my home.
Merry Christmas ..... hope Santa is good to you all ..... and Wishing you a BETTER New Year !!!!! |
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Location: OH. IO | Merry Christmas Jacob!!!!! |
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| Merry Christmas! Jacob is having a great Christmas! This is the first time he hasn't had any down time after treatment... just proves the fact to keep him going and looking forward to something is going to keep him healthy and fighting! He's running around like a crazy guy with his little brother outside playing with their new monster trucks in the big dirt pile by the barn lol! Love to see the smiles and hear the laughing.. such a blessing! I hope ya'll are having a wonderful Christmas with your families. |
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| He's having a very emotional evening ... crying ... asking why.. I'm struggling to keep my game face on and be brave enough for both of us... he asked what would happen if he didn't beat this.. my heart breaks. I just tell him he's going to beat this and it'll be ok.. I'm at a loss for words. .. first time since he's been diagnosed I'm alone with him.. my husband is gone and my mother took my two other kids with her to go visit. My stepdaughter just got here, thank goodness but she's a bigger mess than I am.. we are both blubbering over him. |
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Location: OH. IO | Im so sorry:(. My heart breaks for him.That makes me cry for you.When does he get new scans? I keep all of you in my prayers.Im not gonna tell you to stay strong as this is your child,I cannot imagine what you are feeling on a day to day basis.Please tell Jacob that I think and pray for him EVERYDAY. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | There is not much we all can say except that you have to know that many are continuing to hold you and your family in our prayers! Just wrap your arms around that sweet child and hold him tight.
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| Thank ya'll so much... I'm sorry I had a moment of weakness this evening. . I'm missing my other 2 kids like crazy... jacob is sleeping next to me in my bed.. I just love him so much I want to fix everything for him.. my husband will be home tomorrow morning and we are planning on taking jacob to his school to watch his buddies play a basketball ball game we were invited to.. he will need to wear a mask but he's really looking forward to it! |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-27 9:29 PM
Thank ya'll so much... I'm sorry I had a moment of weakness this evening. . I'm missing my other 2 kids like crazy... jacob is sleeping next to me in my bed.. I just love him so much I want to fix everything for him.. my husband will be home tomorrow morning and we are planning on taking jacob to his school to watch his buddies play a basketball ball game we were invited to.. he will need to wear a mask but he's really looking forward to it!
Please don't appolagize,we are here for you in your strongest and weakest moments.The roller coaster of emotions has to be overwhelming for you and everyone. |
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| jake16 - 2017-12-28 10:00 AM
Hoping Jacob is having a better day emotionally.Thinking of all of you.Is this week 4 of treatment?positive vibes being sent your way and if there is anything you need im only a PM away. #Jacobstrong
He's doing a lot better today. He slept with me last night. When he woke up and sat up, I noticed a bunch of his hair had fallen out and was on the pillow case and on his shirt.. sigh... so it begins.... I really hope it doesn't just start coming out in huge chunks before he agrees to let us shave it. We have a head shaving party ready to go whenever he's ready.. several of his buddies from school and his baseball team, plus the coaches are all going to shave theirs with him. Yes, tomorrow will be his 4th treatment, he will be getting 2 medications tomorrow. Then we will have 2 more treatments before they do another scan to see how everything is responding. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2017-12-28 12:51 PM jake16 - 2017-12-28 10:00 AM Hoping Jacob is having a better day emotionally.Thinking of all of you.Is this week 4 of treatment?positive vibes being sent your way and if there is anything you need im only a PM away. #Jacobstrong He's doing a lot better today. He slept with me last night. When he woke up and sat up, I noticed a bunch of his hair had fallen out and was on the pillow case and on his shirt.. sigh... so it begins.... I really hope it doesn't just start coming out in huge chunks before he agrees to let us shave it. We have a head shaving party ready to go whenever he's ready.. several of his buddies from school and his baseball team, plus the coaches are all going to shave theirs with him. Yes, tomorrow will be his 4th treatment, he will be getting 2 medications tomorrow. Then we will have 2 more treatments before they do another scan to see how everything is responding.
It is so good to hear that he has so much support from his friends and team mates ..... having a big "shaving the heads party" should raise his spirits ..... |
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| Today we go for #4 infusion. He will be getting 2 vials today of 2 different chemo treatments so we are really hoping it won't affect him too badly. It really shouldn't but it's impossible to say. Dr said it should only take about 15 minutes each treatment. Otherwise he's in pretty good spirits! |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-29 10:35 AM
Today we go for #4 infusion. He will be getting 2 vials today of 2 different chemo treatments so we are really hoping it won't affect him too badly. It really shouldn't but it's impossible to say. Dr said it should only take about 15 minutes each treatment. Otherwise he's in pretty good spirits!
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| He had a little bit of an uneasy night, they gave him some liquid Zofran yesterday before his treatments but it wore off soon after we got home.. I have a prescription for it so I gave him more and that seemed to help. He ended up falling asleep and he was able to sleep all night. He felt a little sick this morning but after another Zofran and some bacon he said he felt good. My husband and him are going to the deer lease again this afternoon, I pray he gets his buck it'll lift his spirits I think! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Chandler's Mom - 2017-12-30 4:32 PM I'm checking in for a buck update!
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| Well that buck eluded them once again! Lol! He's not giving up though, and the guys that share that lease aren't either, they said to just keep bringing him till they get one! He was really tired yesterday, my husband said he fell asleep on the way to the lease and slept most of the time inside the stand and then on the way home! Plus he took a 2 hour nap before they even left! This last treatment seemed to really wipe him out.. poor little guy. Hopefully he will feel better today. The cold weather is really supposed to hit us this afternoon so we will be spending lots of time inside over the next week. I'm going to look into some extra vitamins for him, he does take extra C and D right now but I'm thinking with his limited diet it sure wouldn't hurt to get extra nutrients into his little body! So, mr. Buck, you live to see another day... but Jacob is coming for you and he will get you lol!!! |
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| He's not feeling that great today. Woke up and just felt yucky.. I was stroking his head and the hair is really starting to come out... he also has been complaining about a bad taste in his mouth, from the chemo. Poor baby... we have mints, jolly ranchers and suckers for him to try and help with that... the Dr's warned us of all these symptoms, including hair loss, but I'm not prepared. I feel a lot of sadness today for some reason.. we are supposed to have some people over and I just can't get into it. I kinda feel like my auto pilot just took over and I'm just barely functioning! So much cooking to do, I've gotten most of it done and my outside chores are finished, it's absolutely freezing out here today so I'm sure that doesn't help my mood.. Sure would love some sunshine already! I always use to feel excited for New Years eve but I'm just not feeling it at all today. Sorry to sound like such a Debbie downer here, I really need to pick myself up and stay strong. |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2017-12-31 3:24 PM
He's not feeling that great today. Woke up and just felt yucky.. I was stroking his head and the hair is really starting to come out... he also has been complaining about a bad taste in his mouth, from the chemo. Poor baby... we have mints, jolly ranchers and suckers for him to try and help with that... the Dr's warned us of all these symptoms, including hair loss, but I'm not prepared. I feel a lot of sadness today for some reason.. we are supposed to have some people over and I just can't get into it. I kinda feel like my auto pilot just took over and I'm just barely functioning! So much cooking to do, I've gotten most of it done and my outside chores are finished, it's absolutely freezing out here today so I'm sure that doesn't help my mood.. Sure would love some sunshine already! I always use to feel excited for New Years eve but I'm just not feeling it at all today. Sorry to sound like such a Debbie downer here, I really need to pick myself up and stay strong.
You are more than allowed to have your down days.I can't imagine being in your shoes for one minute much less the day to day fight you are going through.It will be good to get the scans done and move forward.Poor Jacob has to be exhausted, confused,scared,among other things just as you are.If you don't feel like having company,cancel them.If you don't get rest,no one will.Please remember you are in my prayers daily.I sure hope you get help from hubby and the rest of the family. |
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| jake16 - 2017-12-31 2:45 PM
want2chase3 - 2017-12-31 3:24 PM
He's not feeling that great today. Woke up and just felt yucky.. I was stroking his head and the hair is really starting to come out... he also has been complaining about a bad taste in his mouth, from the chemo. Poor baby... we have mints, jolly ranchers and suckers for him to try and help with that... the Dr's warned us of all these symptoms, including hair loss, but I'm not prepared. I feel a lot of sadness today for some reason.. we are supposed to have some people over and I just can't get into it. I kinda feel like my auto pilot just took over and I'm just barely functioning! So much cooking to do, I've gotten most of it done and my outside chores are finished, it's absolutely freezing out here today so I'm sure that doesn't help my mood.. Sure would love some sunshine already! I always use to feel excited for New Years eve but I'm just not feeling it at all today. Sorry to sound like such a Debbie downer here, I really need to pick myself up and stay strong.
You are more than allowed to have your down days.I can't imagine being in your shoes for one minute much less the day to day fight you are going through.It will be good to get the scans done and move forward.Poor Jacob has to be exhausted, confused,scared,among other things just as you are.If you don't feel like having company,cancel them.If you don't get rest,no one will.Please remember you are in my prayers daily.I sure hope you get help from hubby and the rest of the family.
Thank you very much.. I'm really not in the mood for company but I feel it's too late to cancel and the food is pretty much prepared.. I'm hoping it'll just be a few people, my in laws anyway.. which is fine, I'm just feeling a bit on edge, lack of sleep last few days, cold yucky weather too. My FIL comes over and complains about my dogs being in our house and my horses wearing blankets... every single time.. ugh! Hopefully he won't bust my chops too bad today because this momma ain't in the mood! Lol! Hopefully it will be a quick visit anyway, we never make it to midnight, not planning on trying tonight either! |
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Location: In a happy place | I was wondering about the buck too. They warned me when I was on chemo that the metal taste of utensils might cause me to have to use plastic spoons and forks. Don't know if yours said anything or not. Nothing tastes the same. I know some will gag when I say this but the only thing I could eat for the six months on it was a piece of dry bread, spam and a coke. I don't care what someone cooked it just didn't taste good. Maybe he will find something that he can eat that tastes good to him. If he does I suggest you let him have as much of it as he can tolerate. I wonder if he doesn't need some Vitamin B, Vitamin D3 and K2. You are all in my prayers.
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| sorrel horse ranch - 2017-12-31 5:27 PM
I was wondering about the buck too. They warned me when I was on chemo that the metal taste of utensils might cause me to have to use plastic spoons and forks. Don't know if yours said anything or not. Nothing tastes the same. I know some will gag when I say this but the only thing I could eat for the six months on it was a piece of dry bread, spam and a coke. I don't care what someone cooked it just didn't taste good. Maybe he will find something that he can eat that tastes good to him. If he does I suggest you let him have as much of it as he can tolerate. I wonder if he doesn't need some Vitamin B, Vitamin D3 and K2. You are all in my prayers.
Yes, thank you... right now he favors mint chocolate chip ice cream and pepperoni pizza... that's pretty much all he eats! I made some queso tonight and he ate a bunch of it. I'm just giving him whatever he will eat at this point! |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2017-12-31 5:43 PM
sorrel horse ranch - 2017-12-31 5:27 PM
I was wondering about the buck too. They warned me when I was on chemo that the metal taste of utensils might cause me to have to use plastic spoons and forks. Don't know if yours said anything or not. Nothing tastes the same. I know some will gag when I say this but the only thing I could eat for the six months on it was a piece of dry bread, spam and a coke. I don't care what someone cooked it just didn't taste good. Maybe he will find something that he can eat that tastes good to him. If he does I suggest you let him have as much of it as he can tolerate. I wonder if he doesn't need some Vitamin B, Vitamin D3 and K2. You are all in my prayers.
Yes, thank you... right now he favors mint chocolate chip ice cream and pepperoni pizza... that's pretty much all he eats! I made some queso tonight and he ate a bunch of it. I'm just giving him whatever he will eat at this point!
My grandfather only wanted lemon cake and red jelly cake. Momma alternated weeks making them. He said sweet was the only thing that tasted anywhere near right. The doctors said let him eat whatever he wanted, as long as he was eating. . . . My prayer this New Year's eve is for Jacob's scans to be good and the new year to do a complete turn around for your entire family
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Chandler's Mom - 2017-12-31 6:40 PM want2chase3 - 2017-12-31 5:43 PM sorrel horse ranch - 2017-12-31 5:27 PM I was wondering about the buck too. They warned me when I was on chemo that the metal taste of utensils might cause me to have to use plastic spoons and forks. Don't know if yours said anything or not. Nothing tastes the same. I know some will gag when I say this but the only thing I could eat for the six months on it was a piece of dry bread, spam and a coke. I don't care what someone cooked it just didn't taste good. Maybe he will find something that he can eat that tastes good to him. If he does I suggest you let him have as much of it as he can tolerate. I wonder if he doesn't need some Vitamin B, Vitamin D3 and K2. You are all in my prayers.
Yes, thank you... right now he favors mint chocolate chip ice cream and pepperoni pizza... that's pretty much all he eats! I made some queso tonight and he ate a bunch of it. I'm just giving him whatever he will eat at this point! My grandfather only wanted lemon cake and red jelly cake. Momma alternated weeks making them. He said sweet was the only thing that tasted anywhere near right. The doctors said let him eat whatever he wanted, as long as he was eating. . . . My prayer this New Year's eve is for Jacob's scans to be good and the new year to do a complete turn around for your entire family AND FOR THE BUCK TO PRESENT HIMSELF!!!!
^^^^ THIS .... we are heading into a NEW year....Continued prayers for Jacob's complete recovery and peace for you and your family
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Location: In a happy place | I am so glad you have found something that he can eat. I know it may sound strange to some but it makes perfect sense to me. Continued prayers that this new year brings complete healing. |
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| sorrel horse ranch - 2018-01-01 11:06 AM
I am so glad you have found something that he can eat. I know it may sound strange to some but it makes perfect sense to me. Continued prayers that this new year brings complete healing.
Thank you so much. He's feeling really good today.. first thing he said this morning when he woke up was mom, I don't feel bad! I'll take it! They might head out to the deer stand this afternoon. ... fingers crossed, it's nice and cold so the deer should be moving! |
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| want2chase3 - 2017-12-31 5:43 PM sorrel horse ranch - 2017-12-31 5:27 PM I was wondering about the buck too. They warned me when I was on chemo that the metal taste of utensils might cause me to have to use plastic spoons and forks. Don't know if yours said anything or not. Nothing tastes the same. I know some will gag when I say this but the only thing I could eat for the six months on it was a piece of dry bread, spam and a coke. I don't care what someone cooked it just didn't taste good. Maybe he will find something that he can eat that tastes good to him. If he does I suggest you let him have as much of it as he can tolerate. I wonder if he doesn't need some Vitamin B, Vitamin D3 and K2. You are all in my prayers.
Yes, thank you... right now he favors mint chocolate chip ice cream and pepperoni pizza... that's pretty much all he eats! I made some queso tonight and he ate a bunch of it. I'm just giving him whatever he will eat at this point!
I am so glad he feels like eating, anything will help him keep his strength up. Continued prayers for healing |
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Location: Eastern OH but my heart is in WV | I read Jacob's story for the first time last week. My heart broke for him and your entire family, I even cried some for you all. However, the more I read the more I realized how incredible strong everyone of you are. I sincerely hope that he gets that monster buck but more importantly I pray at 2018 brings healing to Jacob! Hugs to all of you and especially that precious young man! |
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| Well they didn't end up going, my poor hubby had to help me get the water working so we could get water to the horses, everything froze! We had to go dig out our heated buckets and get them hung in the barn, we don't have electric set up out there yet so we had to get creative with extension cords! Took us a while to get everything set up. It was just too late by the time we finished up. He has plans to get him out there this week, hopefully before his next treatment, he will be getting the same exact medication he got last time so he will probably not feel really well again for a few days.. unfortunately. .. he's looking forward to a few of his friends coming over this afternoon to play, he sure misses his friends, makes me sad for him.
As far as his gofundme account, my ex husband is the one who set it up, we receive the funds and my neice was able to link it to his page on facebook, I'm not good enough on the computers to do stuff like that! I'll see if I can share it on here. We are also planning a fundraiser for him in the future.. a very popular country music band out here contacted my husband and said they'd be happy to perform at it for Jacob and my husband's nephew has an amazing bbq team that will do all the cooking and sell bbq plates.. lots of people have asked and want to donate things for an auction. Our insurance company is great, they have contacted us and said a lot of Jacobs treatments are 100% covered because we met our deductible a while back... I picked up a prescription for him the other day and it cost me $1.64 my husband's company has one of THE best insurance plans for employees in the industry. I'm so thankful we added Jacob to it when we did.. his father is required to provide him with insurance but he took them off a while ago, whole other story there, but it's ok because jacob and my daughter are both covered under our insurance. I'm grateful for the donations that have been given, they definitely help ease a little stress for us. My husband is pretty much working normal hours and they let him adjust some things around so he can be with us every Friday for Jacobs treatment sessions. I'm not exactly sure how much this whole ordeal is going to end up costing but I'm not going to worry about it right now, I just want my baby healed!
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Location: Arkansas | Hang in there Momma, God is making a way. I'm so glad the insurance is good and things seem to be covered in that area as well as your husband's work being good on his work schedule. When I had my wreck, my momma was off work for around 3 or 4 months straight (bank VP). They told her stay with me as long as needed and not worry about her job. Never missed paying her one penny of her paychecks. What a blessing it is to have good employers. Jacob and all your family continue to be in my nightly prayers |
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The ups and downs are to be expected.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Thanks for keeping us updated on his progress..... ups and downs will happen but you are a very strong "mommy bear"! Continued prayers !!!! |
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| Thank ya'll so much for the prayers, means so much to us. He has 2 buddies over today, had a little pizza and they are playing up a storm. It's fun to hear him laughing. Also made me happy when he asked me to pick him up some apples, cantaloupe and some string cheese from the grocery store this morning! I like for my kids to eat healthy but he hadn't been wanting anything but ice cream, pizza and chips and taco bell for the last several weeks! I was just letting him eat whatever he would because he was so thin! Oh, and he ate 2 grilled cheese yesterday too lol! He's going for his 5th treatment this Friday. It will just be the Vincristine this time, which has always been really easy for him to deal with.. not really any down time with that one from experience. Good thing, because they are going to the deer lease Saturday again! The gentlemen that own the lease are letting my husband and Jacob go to the best stand on the place where they have been seeing the most and BIGGEST bucks... so fingers crossed for him, again! I believe we will be meeting with the surgeon also on Friday. He will need just 1 more treatment and then we scan. Definitely praying everything is responding as it should and we will then know what to do. Surgery to remove the tumor, hopefully he can keep his kidney and I'm hoping the lesions on his lungs are GONE, from what I understand that's going to determine if he will need radiation or not. Jacob is scared for surgery, he remembers the recovery room and that's about it ,he says.. he's pretty nervous about going through that again.., but I told him they need to go in and get the nasty thing out so you can heal. And how much better he will feel too. The thing he hated the most was the catheter, don't blame him there! Unfortunately, it just part of it. |
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| foundation horse - 2018-01-03 1:14 PM
How old is this young man again?
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Location: North Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-03 1:22 PM
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How old is this young man again?
He's 8
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Location: OH. IO | Praying so hard for his lungs to free and clear.Thinking of you tonight Jacob,hoping you had a good day and that you rest well tonight.Also thinking of you mom,tonight and always that you all hold together and that you are warm tonight!! Deepest regards,#Jacobstrong |
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Location: OH. IO | Thinking about Jacob tonight.Hoping his treatment goes smoothly.You all are on my mind and in my prayers always.#Jacobstrong |
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| Jacobs treatment went pretty good today, this will mark number 5. He only had one medication today, but his blood count was a lot lower than they'd like. He's very anemic right now, the dr said it's somewhat expected due to his last treatment of 2 meds administered. He basically left it up to us if we wanted to see if jacob could get better on his own or go ahead and do a blood transfusion. We decided to see if his body will level itself, only because, his energy levels and Appetite are thru the roof! The dr said as long as his energy stays up and he's not complaining about a headache he should recover just fine... so one more treatment next Friday and then our CT scan is set for Tuesday the 15.. it's going to be pretty nerve racking to see what comes of this! He's doing good right now. He's soaking in a warm bath with lavender bubble bath and of course some pretty cool bath toys! He's asked for and help me make some hearty taco soup today so he can fill his little belly after his bath! He also lost 1lb, darn... but again, to be expected.. I'm just surprised because he's been eating so much! He's all set to go to that deer lease tomorrow afternoon too! This HAS got to be his day! |
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| Hope he gets a monster deer this weekend! Sounds like Jacob is doing as well as can be expected. He is such a brave boy and you and your husband are amazing parents. Prayers for all of y’all. And thanks for the updates. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Just checking in ....... sounds like his treatments, etc are going well..... now IF we could only lure that darn big buck to the stand !!!! |
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| NJJ - 2018-01-06 10:10 AM
Just checking in ....... sounds like his treatments, etc are going well..... now IF we could only lure that darn big buck to the stand !!!!
For that buck to come out this afternoon! They are fixing to head out! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-06 1:26 PM NJJ - 2018-01-06 10:10 AM Just checking in ....... sounds like his treatments, etc are going well..... now IF we could only lure that darn big buck to the stand !!!! For that buck to come out this afternoon! They are fixing to head out!
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| HE GOT ONE!!! HE GOT ONE!!! THANK YOU JESUS! !!! I got the text, I was cooking spaghetti in my kitchen and I looked at my phone and I started hollering and jumping up n down, my daughter ran out to see if I had set the kitchen on fire lol!!! I'm so happy for Jacob, he's so stinkin excited too, I talked to him on the phone I could hear the smile on his face!!! Big beautiful 8pt he took down all by himself... my hubby said he sighted in on him and shot him all by himself and dropped him... thank you thank you thank you!!!! Made Jacobs weekend!!! Pics to come!!! |
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Location: OH. IO | GOOD JOB BUDDY!!!!!!!SO AWSOME!!!Jacobstrong!!!!! |
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| Here they are... my loves!
My hubby, my youngest son, Colt, and my Jacob! He did amazing out there today!
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Location: OH. IO | Very nice!! I bet momma is proud!!! Such a handsome group:))) SO HAPPY HE GOT HIS BUCK |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I agree with Jake 16, very handsome group of men. And way to go Jacob , are you going to mount the head?
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| Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-06 8:08 PM
I agree with Jake 16, very handsome group of men. And way to go Jacob , are you going to mount the head?
Absolutely! He's already at the taxidermy! Jacob has a spot picked out too on our wall. My husband is over there now skinning him and getting him ready to process. |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2018-01-06 9:25 PM
Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-06 8:08 PM
I agree with Jake 16, very handsome group of men. And way to go Jacob , are you going to mount the head?
Absolutely! He's already at the taxidermy! Jacob has a spot picked out too on our wall. My husband is over there now skinning him and getting him ready to process.
WOOT WOOT FRESH BACK STRAPS:))) YUMMY |
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| I haven't updated in a while, things have been a little crazy around here. My husband came down with the flu on Monday so I've been on major cleaning and sanitizing duty! Keeping him isolated in our room... constantly washing hands and spraying lysol! Jacob goes in for his 6th and last scheduled chemo treatment, for the time being, tomorrow at 1pm. Then on Monday we go in for his scan to see what the chemo did. We should know something by the end of the day Monday or early Tuesday.. that's going to be a huge day for us, as we wait for results. That scan will determine our next step.. surgery will definitely follow to remove the tumor. We met with the radiation team and they are wonderful. They couldn't elaborate too much because everything is going to depend on the scan but the radiation will most likely be a daily treatment, which should only take a few minutes. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2018-01-11 11:38 AM Oh I have been! I had to take my hubby to the dr yesterday, he wore a mask, I did too! I wear one each time I have to go into our room, then right to the hand sanitizer and sink to wash up. Can't take any chances on jacob or myself getting sick. I haven't slept in my bed in 5 days ... been on the couch ever since he starred complaining of not feeling good! I'm going to be brutally honest, I can't wait till that man feels better and goes back to work! Lol! My goodness, we all know the joke about how men act when they are ill... haha! Between him and Jacob needing something every 10 minutes I barely have time to use the restroom! I think I was able to ride once last week, maybe.. can't remember, but I know I did. I got out to the barn right after I dropped my other kids off at school, thankfully jacob and my husband were still sound asleep... I turned up my radio really loud in the barn and I just took my sweet time cleaning stalls and filling hay nets... and then I get the text from the house lol! My hubby is hungry ... wahhhhhhhh! Phew.. it was the best 17 1/2 minutes I've had this week to myself lol!!
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| NJJ - 2018-01-11 12:39 PM
want2chase3 - 2018-01-11 11:38 AM Oh I have been! I had to take my hubby to the dr yesterday, he wore a mask, I did too! I wear one each time I have to go into our room, then right to the hand sanitizer and sink to wash up. Can't take any chances on jacob or myself getting sick. I haven't slept in my bed in 5 days ... been on the couch ever since he starred complaining of not feeling good! I'm going to be brutally honest, I can't wait till that man feels better and goes back to work! Lol! My goodness, we all know the joke about how men act when they are ill... haha! Between him and Jacob needing something every 10 minutes I barely have time to use the restroom! I think I was able to ride once last week, maybe.. can't remember, but I know I did. I got out to the barn right after I dropped my other kids off at school, thankfully jacob and my husband were still sound asleep... I turned up my radio really loud in the barn and I just took my sweet time cleaning stalls and filling hay nets... and then I get the text from the house lol! My hubby is hungry ... wahhhhhhhh! Phew.. it was the best 17 1/2 minutes I've had this week to myself lol!!
Boy ain't that the truth! I laughed out loud when I brought him in some iced tea and he asked me for a "bendy" straw!  |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-06 7:36 PM
Here they are... my loves!
My hubby, my youngest son, Colt, and my Jacob! He did amazing out there today!
Some of my crew will probably be wanting to touch base with Jacob about guiding a hunt for them next year!!! Very handsome men and very nice deer---way to go Jacob
One of my closest friend's husband was sick a couple days ago---he felt so bad she said that he couldn't even get off the couch to get his phone charger (Lord help me please, the human race would come to an end if men had to give birth). Bless his little heart. Meredith IS NOT patient with sick men, so he found a way believe it or not to get that charger himself!! I truly hope your husband is better and back to work soon--and doesn't need a bendy straw anymore.
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| Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-12 1:51 AM
want2chase3 - 2018-01-06 7:36 PM
Here they are... my loves!
My hubby, my youngest son, Colt, and my Jacob! He did amazing out there today!
Some of my crew will probably be wanting to touch base with Jacob about guiding a hunt for them next year!!! Very handsome men and very nice deer---way to go Jacob
One of my closest friend's husband was sick a couple days ago---he felt so bad she said that he couldn't even get off the couch to get his phone charger (Lord help me please, the human race would come to an end if men had to give birth ). Bless his little heart. Meredith IS NOT patient with sick men, so he found a way believe it or not to get that charger himself!! I truly hope your husband is better and back to work soon--and doesn't need a bendy straw anymore.
Oh now that is funny!!! Yep, he is finally feeling better, he felt good enough to get out of bed and come watch me clean out the chicken coop yesterday afternoon lol! He's been without a fever now for 48 I believe so we should be in the clear. He's really wanting to go to Jacobs last chemo.
Ohhh guiding a hunt!!! He'd love that! I told my husband we are going to need a bigger house because he's going to want to hunt now every chance he gets lol!
I'll tell ya, Jacob is a heck of a shot... Billy said when they gutted that buck, he took the heart out and the bullet was in it. He said he put down the perfect shot at 175 yds. Even the taxidermist was impressed. Our local taxidermist has also donated the mount to us, so generous and awesome for Jacob. He said he put Jakes buck to the front of the list to be finished. Can't wait to get that one home! |
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Location: OH. IO | Thinking of Jacob today,hoping his treatment went smoothly and that he has a great weekend! |
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| Jacobs last treatment went awesome. His blood counts are completely back to normal, they were way down last week but we are sitting pretty now. Upon examining him, his dr said he had to press very very hard to "feel" the mass. It use to be very easy for him to feel in his abdomen. So ..... great news the chemo is working! The tumor has shrunk significantly! Thank you Jesus!!! |
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Location: OH. IO | That is great news!!!and so glad on the blood work too!!!!! |
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Location: OH. IO | Just thinking of Jacob hoping hes having a great weekend,and praying for great scans!!!!! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-12 2:58 PM
Jacobs last treatment went awesome. His blood counts are completely back to normal, they were way down last week but we are sitting pretty now. Upon examining him, his dr said he had to press very very hard to "feel" the mass. It use to be very easy for him to feel in his abdomen. So ..... great news the chemo is working! The tumor has shrunk significantly! Thank you Jesus!!!
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| We have been at the hospital all day.. the CT scan is done, we are waiting to meet with our dr now. However we did get to speak with the surgeon earlier and she said she was waiting for a little more information but from what she saw from the scan it "appeared" the lungs were clear! The tumor had shrunk more than half size so all very uplifting and POSITIVE news so far! Surgery will most likely be next Friday to remove the tumor and unfortunately he loses his right kidney but that's ok. Just waiting to get confirmation from our dr after they've had more time to review the scan and discuss. |
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Location: OH. IO | Im sorry he's loosing his kidney,but so happy things are looking up:))) |
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| The cancer in the lungs is gone... the tumor has shrunk. He won't need radiation on his lungs, just his abdomen area. It's been a very long day, but full of positive news! He's going in for surgery to remove the tumor on the 26th, he will lose that kidney and we are looking at 9 more chemo treatments and about 6-14 radiation treatments .. we have a long road ahead of us but I feel we've got this licked! Thank you so much for the prayers ... God bless |
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Location: OH. IO | You must be completely exhausted,mentally and physically.Im happy for the good news, especially for the lungs!!!!!!Jacob is such an inspiration,and so are you.Many more prayers headed your way,hug Jacob for us all. |
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| Trying to mentally prepare myself to go thru the extended hospital stay and what we were told a very lengthy surgery, they told us it will most likely be an all day surgery. Jacobs dr told us the surgeon that's working on Jacob is the absolute best of the best in his opinion, that means the world to us because we were also assured that our dr is the best! So we have an amazing team. We were told to expect him to stay in the hospital for a minimum of 6 days. Luckily, the hospital isn't too far from our home, so I'm hoping I'll be able to come home at least a few times. I've got myself some decent books I've been meaning to read but have put off so maybe I'll be able to actually read them! And I've got a laptop. Right now I just need to enjoy our time at home and enjoy the luxuries of being at home lol! Hospitals aren't exactly the comfort inn... going to cook as much as I can so my other kiddos and husband don't live on sonic while I'm gone! |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-16 7:56 PM
Trying to mentally prepare myself to go thru the extended hospital stay and what we were told a very lengthy surgery, they told us it will most likely be an all day surgery. Jacobs dr told us the surgeon that's working on Jacob is the absolute best of the best in his opinion, that means the world to us because we were also assured that our dr is the best! So we have an amazing team. We were told to expect him to stay in the hospital for a minimum of 6 days. Luckily, the hospital isn't too far from our home, so I'm hoping I'll be able to come home at least a few times. I've got myself some decent books I've been meaning to read but have put off so maybe I'll be able to actually read them! And I've got a laptop. Right now I just need to enjoy our time at home and enjoy the luxuries of being at home lol! Hospitals aren't exactly the comfort inn... going to cook as much as I can so my other kiddos and husband don't live on sonic while I'm gone!
It will, I'm sure, be a trying time. But look how far y'all have already come! Folks around the country are gonna continue to lift Jacob and your family in God's name, with love and expected healing. Please know that you can come to any one of us on this website as a group or by PM if you are feeling down or overwhelmed or just for a shoulder to lean on. Use us---we want to be there for you. God, I pray you see this mother's heart and know her needs. That you give her peace and understanding above all. Guide the doctor's hands and let this surgery be a turning point for precious Jacob. Cover the entire family with your mighty hands. In Jesus name, amen. |
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Location: OH. IO | Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-16 9:13 PM
want2chase3 - 2018-01-16 7:56 PM
Trying to mentally prepare myself to go thru the extended hospital stay and what we were told a very lengthy surgery, they told us it will most likely be an all day surgery. Jacobs dr told us the surgeon that's working on Jacob is the absolute best of the best in his opinion, that means the world to us because we were also assured that our dr is the best! So we have an amazing team. We were told to expect him to stay in the hospital for a minimum of 6 days. Luckily, the hospital isn't too far from our home, so I'm hoping I'll be able to come home at least a few times. I've got myself some decent books I've been meaning to read but have put off so maybe I'll be able to actually read them! And I've got a laptop. Right now I just need to enjoy our time at home and enjoy the luxuries of being at home lol! Hospitals aren't exactly the comfort inn... going to cook as much as I can so my other kiddos and husband don't live on sonic while I'm gone!
It will, I'm sure, be a trying time. But look how far y'all have already come! Folks around the country are gonna continue to lift Jacob and your family in God's name, with love and expected healing. Please know that you can come to any one of us on this website as a group or by PM if you are feeling down or overwhelmed or just for a shoulder to lean on. Use us---we want to be there for you. God, I pray you see this mother's heart and know her needs. That you give her peace and understanding above all. Guide the doctor's hands and let this surgery be a turning point for precious Jacob. Cover the entire family with your mighty hands. In Jesus name, amen.
AMEN CHANDLERS MOM!!! I do hope someone will give you time to go home and rest in your own bed once you see that Jacob is on the mend.You will need to get rest and plenty of it.Drink plenty of water !!!!!!!!Take time to take care of you!!!What hospital will he be in?We sure will be here for you,and most of the time im a late owl so even if it's the middle of the night we will be here for you momma:))) |
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Location: LuluLand~along I64 Indiana | Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-16 9:13 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-16 7:56 PM Trying to mentally prepare myself to go thru the extended hospital stay and what we were told a very lengthy surgery, they told us it will most likely be an all day surgery. Jacobs dr told us the surgeon that's working on Jacob is the absolute best of the best in his opinion, that means the world to us because we were also assured that our dr is the best! So we have an amazing team. We were told to expect him to stay in the hospital for a minimum of 6 days. Luckily, the hospital isn't too far from our home, so I'm hoping I'll be able to come home at least a few times. I've got myself some decent books I've been meaning to read but have put off so maybe I'll be able to actually read them! And I've got a laptop. Right now I just need to enjoy our time at home and enjoy the luxuries of being at home lol! Hospitals aren't exactly the comfort inn... going to cook as much as I can so my other kiddos and husband don't live on sonic while I'm gone! It will, I'm sure, be a trying time. But look how far y'all have already come! Folks around the country are gonna continue to lift Jacob and your family in God's name, with love and expected healing. Please know that you can come to any one of us on this website as a group or by PM if you are feeling down or overwhelmed or just for a shoulder to lean on. Use us---we want to be there for you. God, I pray you see this mother's heart and know her needs. That you give her peace and understanding above all. Guide the doctor's hands and let this surgery be a turning point for precious Jacob. Cover the entire family with your mighty hands. In Jesus name, amen.
you truely have a gift of comfort and expression Chandlers mom and i am so happy you chose to spread your sunshine & sonshine on us here at BHW.
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| We definitely have come a long way. I'm sorry, didn't mean to sound like I was complaining, I'm very grateful for his health and how he's easing thru this treatment, we are very lucky and blessed to have it pretty easy because I know there are children and parents who have it way worse than we do. We are one of the lucky ones. His energy levels are something to be reckoned with the last few days! I'm exhausted lol! We are all ready to face this head on and get jacob thru the surgery, I believe that's going to be the hardest part for him. He will recover and hopefully that'll be the last surgery he has to have! |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2018-01-18 12:33 PM
We definitely have come a long way. I'm sorry, didn't mean to sound like I was complaining, I'm very grateful for his health and how he's easing thru this treatment, we are very lucky and blessed to have it pretty easy because I know there are children and parents who have it way worse than we do. We are one of the lucky ones. His energy levels are something to be reckoned with the last few days! I'm exhausted lol! We are all ready to face this head on and get jacob thru the surgery, I believe that's going to be the hardest part for him. He will recover and hopefully that'll be the last surgery he has to have!
You didn't sound as if you were complaining at all!!!! I cannot even image everything you have been through and what you are still preparing for.You are the strongest mom I've seen in awhile!!!!! Always thinking of you and not a day goes by that I don't think of Jacob as well.Now...back to your prepaing for surgery...go get some sleep!!!lol |
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| I just received a phone call that has me in tears... I got an automated message from our school about their annual talent show they put on... it costs money to come and they have lots of door prizes and games, just a whole night of family fun... the message said all proceeds from the show will go to Jacob and childhood cancer research .... it just warms my heart so much how our tiny community has embraced jacob and everywhere I go in town people I don't even recognize are asking me about him. |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2018-01-18 6:42 PM
I just received a phone call that has me in tears... I got an automated message from our school about their annual talent show they put on... it costs money to come and they have lots of door prizes and games, just a whole night of family fun... the message said all proceeds from the show will go to Jacob and childhood cancer research .... it just warms my heart so much how our tiny community has embraced jacob and everywhere I go in town people I don't even recognize are asking me about him.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | jake16 - 2018-01-18 5:49 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-18 6:42 PM I just received a phone call that has me in tears... I got an automated message from our school about their annual talent show they put on... it costs money to come and they have lots of door prizes and games, just a whole night of family fun... the message said all proceeds from the show will go to Jacob and childhood cancer research .... it just warms my heart so much how our tiny community has embraced jacob and everywhere I go in town people I don't even recognize are asking me about him. Oh man that is WONDERFUL: ) ) ) )
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| NJJ - 2018-01-18 8:34 PM
jake16 - 2018-01-18 5:49 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-18 6:42 PM I just received a phone call that has me in tears... I got an automated message from our school about their annual talent show they put on... it costs money to come and they have lots of door prizes and games, just a whole night of family fun... the message said all proceeds from the show will go to Jacob and childhood cancer research .... it just warms my heart so much how our tiny community has embraced jacob and everywhere I go in town people I don't even recognize are asking me about him. Oh man that is WONDERFUL: ) ) ) )
We definitely do. It's one of the few "small" farming towns left. I hope it never grows too much and turn into big city like everywhere else has. I love the school, yes, it's small, and doesn't have the latest greatest this or that, but the teachers care and are truly invested in our kids. |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-18 11:33 AM
We definitely have come a long way. I'm sorry, didn't mean to sound like I was complaining, I'm very grateful for his health and how he's easing thru this treatment, we are very lucky and blessed to have it pretty easy because I know there are children and parents who have it way worse than we do. We are one of the lucky ones. His energy levels are something to be reckoned with the last few days! I'm exhausted lol! We are all ready to face this head on and get jacob thru the surgery, I believe that's going to be the hardest part for him. He will recover and hopefully that'll be the last surgery he has to have!
Please don't think I meant you were complaining---my dear you are a rock!! A blessing for your little boy when he needs you so much right now. Y'all are in my nightly prayers as well as everyone else on here I'm sure. I'm having faith this surgery is gonna be successful and Jacob is gonna do nothing but flourish from here on out. Once this hurdle is cleared, it's straight to the top Momma 
What a great testimony to small towns and how wonderful they still are. Your family is well loved, that's obvious!
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Location: In a happy place | That sounds like such a good report. Yes you still have a ways to go but look how far you have come. Grateful for your good news. Please consider going home and resting some after the surgery if someone will stay a while for you. I had a very sick husband at one time....one of the hospital stays were 39 days. I went home twice for only a short period of time and I was surprised at how even 6 hours re-energized me. It was like I wasn't getting real oxygen until I got home and then I could breathe. You are just the BEST mom. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | sorrel horse ranch - 2018-01-20 9:42 AM That sounds like such a good report. Yes you still have a ways to go but look how far you have come. Grateful for your good news. Please consider going home and resting some after the surgery if someone will stay a while for you. I had a very sick husband at one time....one of the hospital stays were 39 days. I went home twice for only a short period of time and I was surprised at how even 6 hours re-energized me. It was like I wasn't getting real oxygen until I got home and then I could breathe. You are just the BEST mom.
^^^ I agree .... contact a few people prior to the surgery who would be able to come and stay with him for short periods of time (perhaps during the night when he is sleeping) so that you may rest and re-energize. You will need to be rested when he comes home from the surgery to care for him ..... Continued prayers (they are working !!!!)
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| Thank ya'll so much for being here for me. We are actually getting out of this house today, all of us, and going to a friends house for a bbq. The fresh air will do Jacob good I think. It's a pretty and sunny day to boot. We just got word today that his fundraiser/benefit will be April 21st! Very excited. The hall was donated to us and people are just jumping right in with donations to auction off. We will be having lots of yummy bbq plates, a great band and what sounds like an amazing auction! So much love and support for my Jacob. It truly touches my heart. My husband is going to build one of his famous trashcan to auction off too. He built mine and I love it!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-20 1:43 PM Thank ya'll so much for being here for me. We are actually getting out of this house today, all of us, and going to a friends house for a bbq. The fresh air will do Jacob good I think. It's a pretty and sunny day to boot. We just got word today that his fundraiser/benefit will be April 21st! Very excited. The hall was donated to us and people are just jumping right in with donations to auction off. We will be having lots of yummy bbq plates, a great band and what sounds like an amazing auction! So much love and support for my Jacob. It truly touches my heart. My husband is going to build one of his famous trashcan to auction off too. He built mine and I love it!
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| Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-20 1:55 PM
want2chase3 - 2018-01-20 1:43 PM Thank ya'll so much for being here for me. We are actually getting out of this house today, all of us, and going to a friends house for a bbq. The fresh air will do Jacob good I think. It's a pretty and sunny day to boot. We just got word today that his fundraiser/benefit will be April 21st! Very excited. The hall was donated to us and people are just jumping right in with donations to auction off. We will be having lots of yummy bbq plates, a great band and what sounds like an amazing auction! So much love and support for my Jacob. It truly touches my heart. My husband is going to build one of his famous trashcan to auction off too. He built mine and I love it!
Now thats really cool/neat looking, I would love to have that for myself... To bad we dont live closer cause I would be bidding away for the trash can, lol..
Oh girl, I waited 7 years for that trash can lol! It's a long running joke about the 7 year trash can! When we first started dating I told him I needed to buy a new can for the kitchen and he told me not to go buy one, he'd make me one.. well 7 years went by and I finally got my trashcan on this last Thanksgiving. Lol! I love him, but he's a bit of a procrastinator haha! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-20 1:55 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-20 1:43 PM Thank ya'll so much for being here for me. We are actually getting out of this house today, all of us, and going to a friends house for a bbq. The fresh air will do Jacob good I think. It's a pretty and sunny day to boot. We just got word today that his fundraiser/benefit will be April 21st! Very excited. The hall was donated to us and people are just jumping right in with donations to auction off. We will be having lots of yummy bbq plates, a great band and what sounds like an amazing auction! So much love and support for my Jacob. It truly touches my heart. My husband is going to build one of his famous trashcan to auction off too. He built mine and I love it! Now thats really cool/neat looking, I would love to have that for myself... To bad we dont live closer cause I would be bidding away for the trash can, lol..
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | NJJ - 2018-01-20 3:42 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-20 1:55 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-20 1:43 PM Thank ya'll so much for being here for me. We are actually getting out of this house today, all of us, and going to a friends house for a bbq. The fresh air will do Jacob good I think. It's a pretty and sunny day to boot. We just got word today that his fundraiser/benefit will be April 21st! Very excited. The hall was donated to us and people are just jumping right in with donations to auction off. We will be having lots of yummy bbq plates, a great band and what sounds like an amazing auction! So much love and support for my Jacob. It truly touches my heart. My husband is going to build one of his famous trashcan to auction off too. He built mine and I love it! Now thats really cool/neat looking, I would love to have that for myself... To bad we dont live closer cause I would be bidding away for the trash can, lol..
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Location: Arkansas | Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-20 4:02 PM
NJJ - 2018-01-20 3:42 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-20 1:55 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-20 1:43 PM Thank ya'll so much for being here for me. We are actually getting out of this house today, all of us, and going to a friends house for a bbq. The fresh air will do Jacob good I think. It's a pretty and sunny day to boot. We just got word today that his fundraiser/benefit will be April 21st! Very excited. The hall was donated to us and people are just jumping right in with donations to auction off. We will be having lots of yummy bbq plates, a great band and what sounds like an amazing auction! So much love and support for my Jacob. It truly touches my heart. My husband is going to build one of his famous trashcan to auction off too. He built mine and I love it! Now thats really cool/neat looking, I would love to have that for myself... To bad we dont live closer cause I would be bidding away for the trash can, lol..
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-20 8:12 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-20 4:02 PM NJJ - 2018-01-20 3:42 PM Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-20 1:55 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-20 1:43 PM Thank ya'll so much for being here for me. We are actually getting out of this house today, all of us, and going to a friends house for a bbq. The fresh air will do Jacob good I think. It's a pretty and sunny day to boot. We just got word today that his fundraiser/benefit will be April 21st! Very excited. The hall was donated to us and people are just jumping right in with donations to auction off. We will be having lots of yummy bbq plates, a great band and what sounds like an amazing auction! So much love and support for my Jacob. It truly touches my heart. My husband is going to build one of his famous trashcan to auction off too. He built mine and I love it! Now thats really cool/neat looking, I would love to have that for myself... To bad we dont live closer cause I would be bidding away for the trash can, lol.. Ladies be nice! Maybe y'all could just order one from him. . . . Then wait seven years
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-20 9:37 PM
He promised it'd be a rush order lol!
See, it probably would only be 3 years!!!!!
And Miss Norma, we expect you to be around for many more years!
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | How did your week-end go? Do you know what time Jacob's surgery will be on Friday? I was going to suggest that we all make sure that at the time we take a minute to pray for him (and his surgeon).
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| He had a very fun filled weekend, he got to finally go see the new star wars movie on sunday. He loved it! I'll find out what time surgery is on Wednesday when we go in for a pre surgery appointment and I'll let everyone know. |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2018-01-22 4:02 PM
He had a very fun filled weekend, he got to finally go see the new star wars movie on sunday. He loved it! I'll find out what time surgery is on Wednesday when we go in for a pre surgery appointment and I'll let everyone know.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-24 10:25 PM Is Jacob's surgery Friday? Continuing to pray. . . .
I was wondering if it was still scheduled and time? Continued prayers ! |
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Location: OH. IO | NJJ - 2018-01-25 2:52 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-24 10:25 PM Is Jacob's surgery Friday? Continuing to pray. . . .
I was wondering if it was still scheduled and time? Continued prayers !
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| First of all I can't begin to express how touched we were today when we received a special gift from BHW! Absolutely amazing and literally took my breath away! As the box was being delivered, my husband says, well what did ya order now? Lol! I said I hadn't ordered anything! He opened the box and opened it up.. WOW, JUST WOW!! I was moved to tears!! Thank you thank thank you so much!!! Jacob thinks it's pretty awesome too!! This banner will also be displayed at the benefit for him, it's perfect!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-25 3:09 PM First of all I can't begin to express how touched we were today when we received a special gift from BHW! Absolutely amazing and literally took my breath away! As the box was being delivered, my husband says, well what did ya order now? Lol! I said I hadn't ordered anything! He opened the box and opened it up.. WOW, JUST WOW!! I was moved to tears!! Thank you thank thank you so much!!! Jacob thinks it's pretty awesome too!! This banner will also be displayed at the benefit for him, it's perfect!
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| We finally were given a time for tomorrow. We report to the hospital at 6:45am. The surgery will begin at 8am and they are estimating to be done by 1pm. Jacob is hanging in there today, nerves are getting to him a little bit, but he's got some friends coming after school to hang out with him for a while. We took him to Walmart today to buy him comfy pajamas and several of his favorite snacks to take with us. Thank ya'll so very much for everything... I can't even begin to express our gratitude. I will update as I can tomorrow. GOD BLESS! |
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| Southtxponygirl - 2018-01-25 3:14 PM
Just wondering if you guys got that Bucks head back and mounted/hanging yet?
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | NJJ - 2018-01-25 3:29 PM SUPER AWESOME .......GO TEAM JACOB ....
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Location: OH. IO | YAY!!!!!!!THAT TURNED OUT SUPER PERFECT!!!!!!! GO JACOB!!!!!!!SO MANY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU!! |
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| We hung it up on our living room wall! Love it so much! Jacob said he feels like a celebrity lol! So great
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-25 4:04 PM We hung it up on our living room wall! Love it so much! Jacob said he feels like a celebrity lol! So great He is a Celebrity to us.. 
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| want2chase3 - 2018-01-25 4:04 PM We hung it up on our living room wall! Love it so much! Jacob said he feels like a celebrity lol! So great
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | want2chase3 - 2018-01-25 3:09 PM First of all I can't begin to express how touched we were today when we received a special gift from BHW! Absolutely amazing and literally took my breath away! As the box was being delivered, my husband says, well what did ya order now? Lol! I said I hadn't ordered anything! He opened the box and opened it up.. WOW, JUST WOW!! I was moved to tears!! Thank you thank thank you so much!!! Jacob thinks it's pretty awesome too!! This banner will also be displayed at the benefit for him, it's perfect!
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| want2chase3 - 2018-01-25 3:09 PM First of all I can't begin to express how touched we were today when we received a special gift from BHW! Absolutely amazing and literally took my breath away! As the box was being delivered, my husband says, well what did ya order now? Lol! I said I hadn't ordered anything! He opened the box and opened it up.. WOW, JUST WOW!! I was moved to tears!! Thank you thank thank you so much!!! Jacob thinks it's pretty awesome too!! This banner will also be displayed at the benefit for him, it's perfect!
You got this Jacob and we got you!
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| Gail - 2018-01-25 6:42 PM
want2chase3 - 2018-01-25 3:09 PM First of all I can't begin to express how touched we were today when we received a special gift from BHW! Absolutely amazing and literally took my breath away! As the box was being delivered, my husband says, well what did ya order now? Lol! I said I hadn't ordered anything! He opened the box and opened it up.. WOW, JUST WOW!! I was moved to tears!! Thank you thank thank you so much!!! Jacob thinks it's pretty awesome too!! This banner will also be displayed at the benefit for him, it's perfect!
You got this Jacob and we got you! ?Jacob Strong all the way. I am so happy you like the banner. : ) : )
Miss Gail, I can't even tell you how much this means to us. I'm fighting back tears as I type this.. the support and generosity from ya'll just amazes me and my family .. lots of people stopped by tonight to see Jacob and they absolutely loved that banner! Tomorrow is a big day for us but I'm feeling confident, I know Jacob is going to come out just fine and that ugly cancerous tumor is coming out too, I wish they'd let me drop kick it out of the parking lot! Seriously, thank you guys so much from the bottom of my heart... I love ya'll so much! |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-25 8:37 PM
Gail - 2018-01-25 6:42 PM
want2chase3 - 2018-01-25 3:09 PM First of all I can't begin to express how touched we were today when we received a special gift from BHW! Absolutely amazing and literally took my breath away! As the box was being delivered, my husband says, well what did ya order now? Lol! I said I hadn't ordered anything! He opened the box and opened it up.. WOW, JUST WOW!! I was moved to tears!! Thank you thank thank you so much!!! Jacob thinks it's pretty awesome too!! This banner will also be displayed at the benefit for him, it's perfect!
You got this Jacob and we got you! ?Jacob Strong all the way. I am so happy you like the banner. : ) : )
Miss Gail, I can't even tell you how much this means to us. I'm fighting back tears as I type this.. the support and generosity from ya'll just amazes me and my family .. lots of people stopped by tonight to see Jacob and they absolutely loved that banner! Tomorrow is a big day for us but I'm feeling confident, I know Jacob is going to come out just fine and that ugly cancerous tumor is coming out too, I wish they'd let me drop kick it out of the parking lot! Seriously, thank you guys so much from the bottom of my heart... I love ya'll so much!
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| They just took Jacob back for surgery. Lots of tears from him and us. They only allowed 4 of us up here with me. He chose, myself, my husband, his sister and his father. Please keep us lifted up in prayer. I'll update as I can thank you. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-26 8:30 AM They just took Jacob back for surgery. Lots of tears from him and us. They only allowed 4 of us up here with me. He chose, myself, my husband, his sister and his father. Please keep us lifted up in prayer. I'll update as I can thank you.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | I checked this early this morn and said a quick prayer ....I am back on now to continue that prayer..... May God lift you up, wrap his arms around you and hold you close during this stressful time. I truly believe that HE is answering prayers and Jacob will come through this trial in his life with flying colors ..... #JacobStrong !!!!!
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| We just talked with the surgeon, the surgery is complete and went very well! She even brought out the tumor for us to see it! Crazy! But she said it was a very successful surgery and she's very happy. He's almost to the recovery room and we will get to see him soon. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | jake16 - 2018-01-26 3:23 PM Me too.been nervous all day.Prayers continuing
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-26 3:27 PM We just talked with the surgeon, the surgery is complete and went very well! She even brought out the tumor for us to see it! Crazy! But she said it was a very successful surgery and she's very happy. He's almost to the recovery room and we will get to see him soon.
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2018-01-26 4:27 PM
We just talked with the surgeon, the surgery is complete and went very well! She even brought out the tumor for us to see it! Crazy! But she said it was a very successful surgery and she's very happy. He's almost to the recovery room and we will get to see him soon.
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| want2chase3 - 2018-01-26 3:27 PM We just talked with the surgeon, the surgery is complete and went very well! She even brought out the tumor for us to see it! Crazy! But she said it was a very successful surgery and she's very happy. He's almost to the recovery room and we will get to see him soon. Great news. !! I know I am not the only on clicking on this thread often to read an update.
Thank you Dear Lord for watching over this dear boy and his family. :)
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | jake16 - 2018-01-26 3:33 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-26 4:27 PM We just talked with the surgeon, the surgery is complete and went very well! She even brought out the tumor for us to see it! Crazy! But she said it was a very successful surgery and she's very happy. He's almost to the recovery room and we will get to see him soon. Yay!!so glad it's over!!!! Glad to hear the surgeon is happy with the way it went!!!give him a kiss from all of us when you get to see him.MORE PRAYERS ANSWERED!!
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | want2chase3 - 2018-01-26 3:27 PM We just talked with the surgeon, the surgery is complete and went very well! She even brought out the tumor for us to see it! Crazy! But she said it was a very successful surgery and she's very happy. He's almost to the recovery room and we will get to see him soon.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-26 9:21 PM Just saw the Jacobstrong box on the home page---so cool!!!!
How cool I didnt see that untill you said something about it so had to go see for myself
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| We finally got out of recovery and into our own room upstairs. He came out of Anethesia pretty well, he's had some bouts of nausea and vomiting. He's resting somewhat comfortable right now, only allowing for a few sips of water here and there. His "A" team is with him tonight, my daughter and myself! Hopefully he can get more rest.. I'm not planning on getting much this night, but my daughter and I will go home tomorrow morning when his father gets here and we will get some much needed rest! Thank you all so much for the prayers today, huge day for Jacob! |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-26 10:25 PM
Oh wow! How awesome is that!!! Amazing!
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| I think we had a better night than expected. He did get pretty sick to his stomach, just once, ever since then he's been ok. Still only on a few sips of water and ice chips as needed. He's really being a trooper thru all the poking and prodding all thru the night! His color is back to normal, he was so pale yesterday. He's resting pretty comfortable right now.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-27 8:25 AM
I think we had a better night than expected. He did get pretty sick to his stomach, just once, ever since then he's been ok. Still only on a few sips of water and ice chips as needed. He's really being a trooper thru all the poking and prodding all thru the night! His color is back to normal, he was so pale yesterday. He's resting pretty comfortable right now.
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| We stopped in and saw him last night, it was his father's night to stay with him. I brought his favorite foods with me. Cantaloupe, string cheese, s'mores ice cream and some chewy granola bars. They gave us the green light to start giving solid foods. He about 3 bites of cantaloupe while I was there. They had him up out of bed yesterday too and got him walking a little. He is still with the epidural and catheter. Probably a few more days with that. They also gave him a "pain button" he can push to administer a stronger pain medication as needed. We are hoping each day he gets better and stronger. His little sweet face lit up when our very on oncologist, Dr. Grayson, walked into our room to just check on him. We absolutely love our dr, the most kind and gentle soul, he is. He gave us the good news that our surgeon got everything nasty out of him. We are in a wonderful children's hospital. Even his recovery nurse from downstairs came up yesterday just to see how he was doing and his anesthesiologist came up too. It honestly feels like the entire children's hospital staff is rallying around our Jacob! We are getting ready to go back to the hospital in a while. It did feel good to sleep in my bed last night and I got much needed rest! Tonight, my mother, his grandma, will take the night shift with him. My youngest son needs momma right now, he's so confused and has been acting out a bit so I'll stay home and take him to school tomorrow and go back to the hospital for jacob. I'll be relieved when we can discharge jake from the hospital and get home! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-28 8:28 AM
We stopped in and saw him last night, it was his father's night to stay with him. I brought his favorite foods with me. Cantaloupe, string cheese, s'mores ice cream and some chewy granola bars. They gave us the green light to start giving solid foods. He about 3 bites of cantaloupe while I was there. They had him up out of bed yesterday too and got him walking a little. He is still with the epidural and catheter. Probably a few more days with that. They also gave him a "pain button" he can push to administer a stronger pain medication as needed. We are hoping each day he gets better and stronger. His little sweet face lit up when our very on oncologist, Dr. Grayson, walked into our room to just check on him. We absolutely love our dr, the most kind and gentle soul, he is. He gave us the good news that our surgeon got everything nasty out of him. We are in a wonderful children's hospital. Even his recovery nurse from downstairs came up yesterday just to see how he was doing and his anesthesiologist came up too. It honestly feels like the entire children's hospital staff is rallying around our Jacob! We are getting ready to go back to the hospital in a while. It did feel good to sleep in my bed last night and I got much needed rest! Tonight, my mother, his grandma, will take the night shift with him. My youngest son needs momma right now, he's so confused and has been acting out a bit so I'll stay home and take him to school tomorrow and go back to the hospital for jacob. I'll be relieved when we can discharge jake from the hospital and get home!
That is so great to hear that hes recovering so well. When my nephew broke his neck he had to wear a halo, after it was placed the whole surgical team came to check up on him the next day. The Children's hospital's are so good with the young kids, they make the children feel like a rockstar.
I bet Jake will be super ready to get home when he can and be in his own room and bed.. What a trooper Jake is.
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Location: Arkansas | Checking in on "our child" and so thankful he's doing well. Continuing to pray for you and Jacob and the entire family, as I know this affects all of you in different ways.
One of my closest friends just had a baby with Downs Syndrome. Two days after Berklee was born, they realized she had an intestinal blockage. They sent her for surgery straight to AR Children's, and they have been phenomenal not only with Berklee but also to Angela and Michael (parents). So I'll agree to a shout out for our Children's Hospitals. |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-28 12:01 PM
Checking in on "our child" and so thankful he's doing well. Continuing to pray for you and Jacob and the entire family, as I know this affects all of you in different ways.
One of my closest friends just had a baby with Downs Syndrome. Two days after Berklee was born, they realized she had an intestinal blockage. They sent her for surgery straight to AR Children's, and they have been phenomenal not only with Berklee but also to Angela and Michael (parents). So I'll agree to a shout out for our Children's Hospitals.
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-28 12:28 PM
Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-28 12:01 PM
Checking in on "our child" and so thankful he's doing well. Continuing to pray for you and Jacob and the entire family, as I know this affects all of you in different ways.
One of my closest friends just had a baby with Downs Syndrome. Two days after Berklee was born, they realized she had an intestinal blockage. They sent her for surgery straight to AR Children's, and they have been phenomenal not only with Berklee but also to Angela and Michael (parents). So I'll agree to a shout out for our Children's Hospitals.
What a beautiful name that is .. Berklee.. I hope everything is OK with her
Thank you, things are getting better a little at a time. She still isn't able to have anything by mouth (since the 15th, born the 13th), but she's taking baby steps towards maybe getting a bottle in the next week. And then able to come home. She's precious and a blessing. . . .
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| Jacob is doing awesome. He was able to get up and use the restroom on his own this morning and they had him take a walk around the 5th floor, we made the whole loop! I'm so proud of his strength, he's being so brave! They are very impressed with him and his progress, he gets to get the epidural and the catheter out today! Then I can give him a nice warm shower and we can go for longer walks and go outside to the healing garden if he chooses. This has been a wonderful Monday morning for us! |
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| He got everything removed except 1 IV. He feels so much better. I gave him a nice warm shower and he ate a good bit today as well. He even felt good enough to go to the 4th floor to play a few video games. His dr said he's 2 days ahead of schedule! So hopefully we will be headed home within the next few days. I took this picture after he had his shower.
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| jake16 - 2018-01-29 6:24 PM
He looks really good:)) He's a very lucky boy to have such a good momma.
Awww thank you. I love being by his side.. I knew I needed rest last night and a hot shower, so I had my mom stay with him, but I was absolutely miserable all night not being with him and I cried ALOT. I got to the hospital right after I dropped my other kiddos off at school. I'm staying with him tonight at the hospital and one of his Dr's just came in and said we could possibly be going home as early as tomorrow afternoon! Fingers crossed! We want our boy home! He's requested Bushs chicken for supper so my hubby went to go get it for us! |
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2018-01-29 8:06 PM
jake16 - 2018-01-29 6:24 PM
He looks really good:)) He's a very lucky boy to have such a good momma.
Awww thank you. I love being by his side.. I knew I needed rest last night and a hot shower, so I had my mom stay with him, but I was absolutely miserable all night not being with him and I cried ALOT. I got to the hospital right after I dropped my other kiddos off at school. I'm staying with him tonight at the hospital and one of his Dr's just came in and said we could possibly be going home as early as tomorrow afternoon! Fingers crossed! We want our boy home! He's requested Bushs chicken for supper so my hubby went to go get it for us!
I was gonna ask in my last post how the other children are doing.Did your daughters foot heal ok?Has this opened up your ex's eyes to his daughter and made them any better?Sometimes things like this make people open their eyes alittle wider:) I just want to say you are such a strong person,I can't imagine going thru what you have been through.I can tell you this...my entire family knows about Jacob and I update them as much as I can. |
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jake16 - 2018-01-29 6:24 PM
He looks really good:)) He's a very lucky boy to have such a good momma.
Awww thank you. I love being by his side.. I knew I needed rest last night and a hot shower, so I had my mom stay with him, but I was absolutely miserable all night not being with him and I cried ALOT. I got to the hospital right after I dropped my other kiddos off at school. I'm staying with him tonight at the hospital and one of his Dr's just came in and said we could possibly be going home as early as tomorrow afternoon! Fingers crossed! We want our boy home! He's requested Bushs chicken for supper so my hubby went to go get it for us!
I was gonna ask in my last post how the other children are doing.Did your daughters foot heal ok?Has this opened up your ex's eyes to his daughter and made them any better?Sometimes things like this make people open their eyes alittle wider: ) I just want to say you are such a strong person,I can't imagine going thru what you have been through.I can tell you this...my entire family knows about Jacob and I update them as much as I can.
The break in her foot has healed up, but she still has a,lot of soreness and swelling. X rays revealed nothing else was wrong so her dr wanted her back on crutches and she also begins physical therapy this week. It's been a fiasco for sure with that foot! I'd say her relationship with her father is definitely less strained and I can see them getting along better, I'm really glad for that. She's been amazing help for me during this time, she really helps me with jacob and everything else I need. I'm very proud of her. Jacobs younger brother, he's doing pretty good, I saw him for a little bit this afternoon, I made it a point to be at the house when they got home today from school. I spent a,little time with him before coming back to the hospital for the night. I think everything will get a lot better once we get to go home! |
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| want2chase3 - 2018-01-29 6:15 PM He got everything removed except 1 IV. He feels so much better. I gave him a nice warm shower and he ate a good bit today as well. He even felt good enough to go to the 4th floor to play a few video games. His dr said he's 2 days ahead of schedule! So hopefully we will be headed home within the next few days. I took this picture after he had his shower.
What a trooper!
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-29 6:15 PM
He got everything removed except 1 IV. He feels so much better. I gave him a nice warm shower and he ate a good bit today as well. He even felt good enough to go to the 4th floor to play a few video games. His dr said he's 2 days ahead of schedule! So hopefully we will be headed home within the next few days. I took this picture after he had his shower.
This new picture made my heart be happy
I am beyond thankful to the good Lord for His blessings here. . . .
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2018-01-29 10:47 PM
jake16 - 2018-01-29 7:12 PM
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jake16 - 2018-01-29 6:24 PM
He looks really good:)) He's a very lucky boy to have such a good momma.
Awww thank you. I love being by his side.. I knew I needed rest last night and a hot shower, so I had my mom stay with him, but I was absolutely miserable all night not being with him and I cried ALOT. I got to the hospital right after I dropped my other kiddos off at school. I'm staying with him tonight at the hospital and one of his Dr's just came in and said we could possibly be going home as early as tomorrow afternoon! Fingers crossed! We want our boy home! He's requested Bushs chicken for supper so my hubby went to go get it for us!
I was gonna ask in my last post how the other children are doing.Did your daughters foot heal ok?Has this opened up your ex's eyes to his daughter and made them any better?Sometimes things like this make people open their eyes alittle wider: ) I just want to say you are such a strong person,I can't imagine going thru what you have been through.I can tell you this...my entire family knows about Jacob and I update them as much as I can.
The break in her foot has healed up, but she still has a,lot of soreness and swelling. X rays revealed nothing else was wrong so her dr wanted her back on crutches and she also begins physical therapy this week. It's been a fiasco for sure with that foot! I'd say her relationship with her father is definitely less strained and I can see them getting along better, I'm really glad for that. She's been amazing help for me during this time, she really helps me with jacob and everything else I need. I'm very proud of her. Jacobs younger brother, he's doing pretty good, I saw him for a little bit this afternoon, I made it a point to be at the house when they got home today from school. I spent a,little time with him before coming back to the hospital for the night. I think everything will get a lot better once we get to go home!
Glad to hear everything else is smoothing out for them:) So happy your strong boy is recovering so nicely and here's to being home ASAP!!!!!! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-29 10:19 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-29 6:15 PM He got everything removed except 1 IV. He feels so much better. I gave him a nice warm shower and he ate a good bit today as well. He even felt good enough to go to the 4th floor to play a few video games. His dr said he's 2 days ahead of schedule! So hopefully we will be headed home within the next few days. I took this picture after he had his shower. This new picture made my heart be happy I am beyond thankful to the good Lord for His blessings here. . . . (And Momma, don't take this the wrong way, but this kid is gonna have girls knocking down the doors in a few years!!!)
LOL ....that is exactly what I thought ....that smile is really going to "woo" them girls ...... great update! |
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| God is so good! Jacob is getting discharged from the hospital in about an hour! They are extremely impressed with how quickly he healed up and recovered! Yes!!! Thank you Jesus! |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-01-30 11:45 AM
God is so good! Jacob is getting discharged from the hospital in about an hour! They are extremely impressed with how quickly he healed up and recovered! Yes!!! Thank you Jesus!
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Chandler's Mom - 2018-01-30 3:44 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-30 11:45 AM God is so good! Jacob is getting discharged from the hospital in about an hour! They are extremely impressed with how quickly he healed up and recovered! Yes!!! Thank you Jesus! OUR GOD IS AWESOME
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| Our first night home, when pretty good, he woke up a few times and needed his pain meds, which I was expecting. Other than that, he ate really well and was able to take a shower. His little brother, was the sweetest thing I've seen, wish I could have captured it on camera. They were playing the Playstation in their room and I guess Jacob wanted to go shower so I see Colt (my youngest, he's 6) walking with him and holding his arm and had his other arm around his back to help him walk across the living room to the bathroom. So sweet! Boy, they can fight like crazy but when it comes down to it, they've definitely got eachothers back! Today we are going to see the radiation team to get him fitted for radiation treatments, these Dr's aren't wasting a single second, they want to keep attacking while we are ahead.. while Jacob or myself sure don't feel like going back to the hospital today, we have to! He will have tomorrow to rest and do nothing, Friday we go back to our oncologist for a follow up and possibly another chemo treatment.. we sure have a tough road ahead of us still and we will keep fighting as long as it takes! |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Glad things went well for his first night home. Having a medical team that stays "ahead" of things is so important. Sounds like he has a great medical team on his side. Continued prayers for all of you. |
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Location: Carpenter, WY | I've been following and praying for your boy. I was diagnosed a little more than 4 years ago stage 4 after I broke my back. Did the radiation and chemo and alot of research. My markers have been normal for over a year now. I take alot of B17 and kicked all the opioid pain meds in favor of CBD oil which personally I think works better managing pain. Keep the faith |
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| teehaha - 2018-02-01 5:43 PM
I've been following and praying for your boy. I was diagnosed a little more than 4 years ago stage 4 after I broke my back. Did the radiation and chemo and alot of research. My markers have been normal for over a year now. I take alot of B17 and kicked all the opioid pain meds in favor of CBD oil which personally I think works better managing pain. Keep the faith
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Location: in the middle of backwoods iowa | want2chase3 - 2018-01-31 9:06 AM Our first night home, when pretty good, he woke up a few times and needed his pain meds, which I was expecting. Other than that, he ate really well and was able to take a shower. His little brother, was the sweetest thing I've seen, wish I could have captured it on camera. They were playing the Playstation in their room and I guess Jacob wanted to go shower so I see Colt (my youngest, he's 6) walking with him and holding his arm and had his other arm around his back to help him walk across the living room to the bathroom. So sweet! Boy, they can fight like crazy but when it comes down to it, they've definitely got eachothers back! Today we are going to see the radiation team to get him fitted for radiation treatments, these Dr's aren't wasting a single second, they want to keep attacking while we are ahead.. while Jacob or myself sure don't feel like going back to the hospital today, we have to! He will have tomorrow to rest and do nothing, Friday we go back to our oncologist for a follow up and possibly another chemo treatment.. we sure have a tough road ahead of us still and we will keep fighting as long as it takes!
Im just now reading this, I am a 4 year Stage 4 fighter. He has my prayers - no one should go thru this let alone a child. |
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| He's doing pretty good. We go see our oncologist today at 1 to find out what course of action we take next with chemo. I know he begins radiation on Monday and we will go every day for 7 days in a row. I'd say all in all, he's doing well. A little more tired but that is expected. We are expecting a visit today from his teacher and his principal, they just want to pop in and say hello to him, plus they helped me put together an order form for #Jacobstrong t-shirts. All the kids, including the high school kids have been asking for one. So sweet! |
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| want2chase3 - 2018-02-02 7:28 AM He's doing pretty good. We go see our oncologist today at 1 to find out what course of action we take next with chemo. I know he begins radiation on Monday and we will go every day for 7 days in a row. I'd say all in all, he's doing well. A little more tired but that is expected. We are expecting a visit today from his teacher and his principal, they just want to pop in and say hello to him, plus they helped me put together an order form for #Jacobstrong t-shirts. All the kids, including the high school kids have been asking for one. So sweet!
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| nothome-gone racin - 2018-02-01 11:00 PM
want2chase3 - 2018-01-31 9:06 AM Our first night home, when pretty good, he woke up a few times and needed his pain meds, which I was expecting. Other than that, he ate really well and was able to take a shower. His little brother, was the sweetest thing I've seen, wish I could have captured it on camera. They were playing the Playstation in their room and I guess Jacob wanted to go shower so I see Colt (my youngest, he's 6) walking with him and holding his arm and had his other arm around his back to help him walk across the living room to the bathroom. So sweet! Boy, they can fight like crazy but when it comes down to it, they've definitely got eachothers back! Today we are going to see the radiation team to get him fitted for radiation treatments, these Dr's aren't wasting a single second, they want to keep attacking while we are ahead.. while Jacob or myself sure don't feel like going back to the hospital today, we have to! He will have tomorrow to rest and do nothing, Friday we go back to our oncologist for a follow up and possibly another chemo treatment.. we sure have a tough road ahead of us still and we will keep fighting as long as it takes!
Im just now reading this, I am a 4 year Stage 4 fighter. He has my prayers - no one should go thru this let alone a child.
Wow.. God Bless you! I loathe cancer... I hate even saying the word. My mom also had uterine cancer 3 months after my father passed away from heart failure, she was diagnosed. She's alive and well today, thank you Lord. But she had to put up a heck of a fight to beat it. I watched her fight for her life daily and now seeing my son go thru this terrible disease is extremely difficult, but he's just doing so well. His hair is just about gone... he doesn't want to shave it. I was combing his hair yesterday after his shower and he was watching in the mirror I told him, you are such a handsome guy, you know that?? He said well, I'm about to be a bald handsome guy mom. Lol! Bless his little heart. |
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| RoaniePonie11 - 2018-02-02 7:33 AM
Continued prayers. I think about you & your son a lot. I have been keeping an eye on this. I am so so happy to see the positive updates. I want a T-shirt!! Please set up a paypal for them!
I'll try and set something up. I'm not tech savvy, like, at all. We are just doing the shirts at cost, not trying to make a dime on them.. we just want the support for Jacob. Most of the kids at school are wearing the #JACOBSTRONG bracelets already we just ordered a bunch and our kids give them out at school. It's wonderful to feel the whole school standing behind Jacob. I can't wait for the day he gets to go back. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2018-02-02 9:11 AM nothome-gone racin - 2018-02-01 11:00 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-31 9:06 AM Our first night home, when pretty good, he woke up a few times and needed his pain meds, which I was expecting. Other than that, he ate really well and was able to take a shower. His little brother, was the sweetest thing I've seen, wish I could have captured it on camera. They were playing the Playstation in their room and I guess Jacob wanted to go shower so I see Colt (my youngest, he's 6) walking with him and holding his arm and had his other arm around his back to help him walk across the living room to the bathroom. So sweet! Boy, they can fight like crazy but when it comes down to it, they've definitely got eachothers back! Today we are going to see the radiation team to get him fitted for radiation treatments, these Dr's aren't wasting a single second, they want to keep attacking while we are ahead.. while Jacob or myself sure don't feel like going back to the hospital today, we have to! He will have tomorrow to rest and do nothing, Friday we go back to our oncologist for a follow up and possibly another chemo treatment.. we sure have a tough road ahead of us still and we will keep fighting as long as it takes! Im just now reading this, I am a 4 year Stage 4 fighter. He has my prayers - no one should go thru this let alone a child. Wow.. God Bless you! I loathe cancer... I hate even saying the word. My mom also had uterine cancer 3 months after my father passed away from heart failure, she was diagnosed. She's alive and well today, thank you Lord. But she had to put up a heck of a fight to beat it. I watched her fight for her life daily and now seeing my son go thru this terrible disease is extremely difficult, but he's just doing so well. His hair is just about gone... he doesn't want to shave it. I was combing his hair yesterday after his shower and he was watching in the mirror I told him, you are such a handsome guy, you know that?? He said well, I'm about to be a bald handsome guy mom. Lol! Bless his little heart.
That sweet boy is "handsome" with or without hair ....but his attitude is what impresses me .... a huge part of beating cancer is "attitude" ..... #JacobStrong !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Location: Arkansas | NJJ - 2018-02-02 11:44 AM
want2chase3 - 2018-02-02 9:11 AM nothome-gone racin - 2018-02-01 11:00 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-31 9:06 AM Our first night home, when pretty good, he woke up a few times and needed his pain meds, which I was expecting. Other than that, he ate really well and was able to take a shower. His little brother, was the sweetest thing I've seen, wish I could have captured it on camera. They were playing the Playstation in their room and I guess Jacob wanted to go shower so I see Colt (my youngest, he's 6) walking with him and holding his arm and had his other arm around his back to help him walk across the living room to the bathroom. So sweet! Boy, they can fight like crazy but when it comes down to it, they've definitely got eachothers back! Today we are going to see the radiation team to get him fitted for radiation treatments, these Dr's aren't wasting a single second, they want to keep attacking while we are ahead.. while Jacob or myself sure don't feel like going back to the hospital today, we have to! He will have tomorrow to rest and do nothing, Friday we go back to our oncologist for a follow up and possibly another chemo treatment.. we sure have a tough road ahead of us still and we will keep fighting as long as it takes! Im just now reading this, I am a 4 year Stage 4 fighter. He has my prayers - no one should go thru this let alone a child. Wow.. God Bless you! I loathe cancer... I hate even saying the word. My mom also had uterine cancer 3 months after my father passed away from heart failure, she was diagnosed. She's alive and well today, thank you Lord. But she had to put up a heck of a fight to beat it. I watched her fight for her life daily and now seeing my son go thru this terrible disease is extremely difficult, but he's just doing so well. His hair is just about gone... he doesn't want to shave it. I was combing his hair yesterday after his shower and he was watching in the mirror I told him, you are such a handsome guy, you know that?? He said well, I'm about to be a bald handsome guy mom. Lol! Bless his little heart.
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| Chandler's Mom - 2018-02-03 10:14 PM NJJ - 2018-02-02 11:44 AM want2chase3 - 2018-02-02 9:11 AM nothome-gone racin - 2018-02-01 11:00 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-31 9:06 AM Our first night home, when pretty good, he woke up a few times and needed his pain meds, which I was expecting. Other than that, he ate really well and was able to take a shower. His little brother, was the sweetest thing I've seen, wish I could have captured it on camera. They were playing the Playstation in their room and I guess Jacob wanted to go shower so I see Colt (my youngest, he's 6) walking with him and holding his arm and had his other arm around his back to help him walk across the living room to the bathroom. So sweet! Boy, they can fight like crazy but when it comes down to it, they've definitely got eachothers back! Today we are going to see the radiation team to get him fitted for radiation treatments, these Dr's aren't wasting a single second, they want to keep attacking while we are ahead.. while Jacob or myself sure don't feel like going back to the hospital today, we have to! He will have tomorrow to rest and do nothing, Friday we go back to our oncologist for a follow up and possibly another chemo treatment.. we sure have a tough road ahead of us still and we will keep fighting as long as it takes! Im just now reading this, I am a 4 year Stage 4 fighter. He has my prayers - no one should go thru this let alone a child. Wow.. God Bless you! I loathe cancer... I hate even saying the word. My mom also had uterine cancer 3 months after my father passed away from heart failure, she was diagnosed. She's alive and well today, thank you Lord. But she had to put up a heck of a fight to beat it. I watched her fight for her life daily and now seeing my son go thru this terrible disease is extremely difficult, but he's just doing so well. His hair is just about gone... he doesn't want to shave it. I was combing his hair yesterday after his shower and he was watching in the mirror I told him, you are such a handsome guy, you know that?? He said well, I'm about to be a bald handsome guy mom. Lol! Bless his little heart. Totally second what NJJ said.
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| Chandler's Mom - 2018-02-03 10:14 PM NJJ - 2018-02-02 11:44 AM want2chase3 - 2018-02-02 9:11 AM nothome-gone racin - 2018-02-01 11:00 PM want2chase3 - 2018-01-31 9:06 AM Our first night home, when pretty good, he woke up a few times and needed his pain meds, which I was expecting. Other than that, he ate really well and was able to take a shower. His little brother, was the sweetest thing I've seen, wish I could have captured it on camera. They were playing the Playstation in their room and I guess Jacob wanted to go shower so I see Colt (my youngest, he's 6) walking with him and holding his arm and had his other arm around his back to help him walk across the living room to the bathroom. So sweet! Boy, they can fight like crazy but when it comes down to it, they've definitely got eachothers back! Today we are going to see the radiation team to get him fitted for radiation treatments, these Dr's aren't wasting a single second, they want to keep attacking while we are ahead.. while Jacob or myself sure don't feel like going back to the hospital today, we have to! He will have tomorrow to rest and do nothing, Friday we go back to our oncologist for a follow up and possibly another chemo treatment.. we sure have a tough road ahead of us still and we will keep fighting as long as it takes! Im just now reading this, I am a 4 year Stage 4 fighter. He has my prayers - no one should go thru this let alone a child. Wow.. God Bless you! I loathe cancer... I hate even saying the word. My mom also had uterine cancer 3 months after my father passed away from heart failure, she was diagnosed. She's alive and well today, thank you Lord. But she had to put up a heck of a fight to beat it. I watched her fight for her life daily and now seeing my son go thru this terrible disease is extremely difficult, but he's just doing so well. His hair is just about gone... he doesn't want to shave it. I was combing his hair yesterday after his shower and he was watching in the mirror I told him, you are such a handsome guy, you know that?? He said well, I'm about to be a bald handsome guy mom. Lol! Bless his little heart. Totally second what NJJ said.
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| Sorry for the late update but today was a little nuts! Kids were out of school.brcayse if the youth fair going on. I took Jacob to his first radiation treatment this morning and boy oh boy did he get sick from it :-( about 20 minutes after it, he vomited on our way home and then a few more times in the shower. Poor baby... I gave him his anti nausea pill and that helped a ton then he slept for almost 4 hours this afternoon. We have 6 more treatments of radiation then we are done! I also received very good news today from his surgeon. She informed me that all the additional testing they did when they removed the tumor , they took several lymph nodes and took tissue from around the area and those all came back clear! So wonderful news there for us. She said all the cancer is out of him from a surgery standpoint. We still need to treat with chemo and radiation tho to make sure no cancerous cells are hanging around! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-02-05 7:20 PM
Sorry for the late update but today was a little nuts! Kids were out of school.brcayse if the youth fair going on. I took Jacob to his first radiation treatment this morning and boy oh boy did he get sick from it :-( about 20 minutes after it, he vomited on our way home and then a few more times in the shower. Poor baby... I gave him his anti nausea pill and that helped a ton then he slept for almost 4 hours this afternoon. We have 6 more treatments of radiation then we are done! I also received very good news today from his surgeon. She informed me that all the additional testing they did when they removed the tumor , they took several lymph nodes and took tissue from around the area and those all came back clear! So wonderful news there for us. She said all the cancer is out of him from a surgery standpoint. We still need to treat with chemo and radiation tho to make sure no cancerous cells are hanging around!
Awwww I hate hearing how sick he got, poor baby. But just think its going to be all worth it to get rid of that nasty C, I pray that the next treatment wont be so bad for Jacob, hugs little man |
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Location: Arkansas | I hate the sick part, but all else sounds wonderful. You are Tha Man, Jacob |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Good news regarding the surgery !
So sad that he is getting sick from his radiation treatments Continued prayers ...... |
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| Today went much easier! I gave him his Zofran before we left to go to the hospital for his treatment, that seemed to keep the nausea away... so far! Only 5 more to go. |
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| We finally got the flyers for Jacobs event!
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| His mount came in today! He's doing ok.. that radiation totally wears him out :-( he only has 3 left now though so he's pushing thru like a Rockstar :-) tomorrow will be a big one. . Radiation and then a round of chemo ...
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Location: OH. IO | Wow,that looks fantastic!!!!Keep on pushing thru Jacob,you got this!!! |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-02-08 7:10 PM
His mount came in today! He's doing ok.. that radiation totally wears him out :-( he only has 3 left now though so he's pushing thru like a Rockstar :-) tomorrow will be a big one. . Radiation and then a round of chemo ...
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | WOW! That mount looks great! He should be busting his buttons with pride every time he looks at it ....... Continued prayers! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-02-08 7:10 PM His mount came in today! He's doing ok.. that radiation totally wears him out :-( he only has 3 left now though so he's pushing thru like a Rockstar :-) tomorrow will be a big one. . Radiation and then a round of chemo ...
Wow, thats a good looking and beautiful mount, I'll be super proud of it too...
Hang in there Jacob, the treaments are just about done and we're all cheering you on.. |
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| The thoughtfulness and generosity we've experienced from this group, I can't even begin to express the gratitude my family feels. Win, with Renew Gold... your kindness and donation made my heart soar this evening, the banner for Jacob, Gail and the BHW family I can't even begin to type or think of how to put into words what I'd like to say without tearing up. Ya'll mean so much to me and my family, if I could, I'd hug each and every one of you! I'd love to be able to look you in the eye and say "Thank you" from the bottom of my heart. Truly, I am blessed to be a member on such a fantastic forum. God Bless each and every one of you on here. Just mind blowing amazing! |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-02-08 10:03 PM
The thoughtfulness and generosity we've experienced from this group, I can't even begin to express the gratitude my family feels. Win, with Renew Gold... your kindness and donation made my heart soar this evening, the banner for Jacob, Gail and the BHW family I can't even begin to type or think of how to put into words what I'd like to say without tearing up. Ya'll mean so much to me and my family, if I could, I'd hug each and every one of you! I'd love to be able to look you in the eye and say "Thank you" from the bottom of my heart. Truly, I am blessed to be a member on such a fantastic forum. God Bless each and every one of you on here. Just mind blowing amazing!
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| He's such a brave little warrior! Getting set up for his radiation treatment. I get to watch from a different room.
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Location: OH. IO | He is brave!!!!so glad you get to be close to him.THANK GOD ITS SOOO CLOSE TO BEING OVER AND HE CAN START TO RECOVER AS A HEALTHY HAPPY CHILD!!!! Continued prayers for you all! |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | jake16 - 2018-02-09 3:23 PM He is brave!!!!so glad you get to be close to him.THANK GOD ITS SOOO CLOSE TO BEING OVER AND HE CAN START TO RECOVER AS A HEALTHY HAPPY CHILD!!!! Continued prayers for you all!
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | total performance - 2018-02-09 3:43 PM jake16 - 2018-02-09 3:23 PM He is brave!!!!so glad you get to be close to him.THANK GOD ITS SOOO CLOSE TO BEING OVER AND HE CAN START TO RECOVER AS A HEALTHY HAPPY CHILD!!!! Continued prayers for you all! Amen!
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Checking in ...... how's the little man today? |
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| Took Jacob to his radiation this morning, only 1 more to go, tomorrow will be his last. He's doing pretty good. Very tired lately and the appetite comes and goes. We have a meeting Thursday to discuss where we are in the treatment and what the plans are, going foward. Things have caught up with me, I think.. woke up at 2am feeling very sick.. sore throat, stuffy nose and just blah all over. So I took him to his appointment and then we came home and climbed back in bed.. this weather, it's so cold and yucky so that doesn't help! My husband will be home soon, I'm going to bed for the rest of the afternoon and evening. I can't be sick!!! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2018-02-12 3:14 PM Took Jacob to his radiation this morning, only 1 more to go, tomorrow will be his last. He's doing pretty good. Very tired lately and the appetite comes and goes. We have a meeting Thursday to discuss where we are in the treatment and what the plans are, going foward. Things have caught up with me, I think.. woke up at 2am feeling very sick.. sore throat, stuffy nose and just blah all over. So I took him to his appointment and then we came home and climbed back in bed.. this weather, it's so cold and yucky so that doesn't help! My husband will be home soon, I'm going to bed for the rest of the afternoon and evening. I can't be sick!!! You rest and take care of yourself .......
You are on the "backstretch" of this "race" ..... and Jacob is winning !!!! <<<<< like my "horse" reference ??? LOL
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-02-12 3:14 PM Took Jacob to his radiation this morning, only 1 more to go, tomorrow will be his last. He's doing pretty good. Very tired lately and the appetite comes and goes. We have a meeting Thursday to discuss where we are in the treatment and what the plans are, going foward. Things have caught up with me, I think.. woke up at 2am feeling very sick.. sore throat, stuffy nose and just blah all over. So I took him to his appointment and then we came home and climbed back in bed.. this weather, it's so cold and yucky so that doesn't help! My husband will be home soon, I'm going to bed for the rest of the afternoon and evening. I can't be sick!!!
Get you some cuties or Halos {mandarins} and or orange juice and start eating and drinking to help you with your vit. C intake, I eat lots during the flu and cold season to help keep me from getting a cold or the flu and it really seems to help been a few years with out a cold.. Got to keep healthy mom, I know sometimes it just happens but got to try.. Hows our buddy Jacob doing? So happy for him that tomorrow is the last,,, from now on nothing but Blue Skys for that young man.. |
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-02-12 3:14 PM
Took Jacob to his radiation this morning, only 1 more to go, tomorrow will be his last. He's doing pretty good. Very tired lately and the appetite comes and goes. We have a meeting Thursday to discuss where we are in the treatment and what the plans are, going foward. Things have caught up with me, I think.. woke up at 2am feeling very sick.. sore throat, stuffy nose and just blah all over. So I took him to his appointment and then we came home and climbed back in bed.. this weather, it's so cold and yucky so that doesn't help! My husband will be home soon, I'm going to bed for the rest of the afternoon and evening. I can't be sick!!!
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| Today marked his 7th and last radiation treatment! Now we go full throttle chemo and finish this fight once and for all! |
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| want2chase3 - 2018-02-13 3:41 PM Today marked his 7th and last radiation treatment! Now we go full throttle chemo and finish this fight once and for all!
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?My daughter wants to donate 2 Thunder tickets to a Thunder game in OKC to the Jacob Strong benefit. These are fabulous tickets! I will get more details and be looking for them at the auction!
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| Gail - 2018-02-13 7:43 PM
want2chase3 - 2018-02-13 3:41 PM Today marked his 7th and last radiation treatment! Now we go full throttle chemo and finish this fight once and for all!
? You got this Jacob! ?My daughter wants to donate 2 Thunder tickets to a Thunder game in OKC to the Jacob Strong benefit. These are fabulous tickets! I will get more details and be looking for them at the auction! ?
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Location: Willows, CA | We don't all have something that we can donate to this auction, but those that do, please step up to a great cause here. We have donated a ton of Renew Gold. I will up that to one ton of the Renew Gold Senior. Come on folks, if you are in a position to help, please do. |
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| winwillows - 2018-02-13 10:49 PM
We don't all have something that we can donate to this auction, but those that do, please step up to a great cause here. We have donated a ton of Renew Gold. I will up that to one ton of the Renew Gold Senior. Come on folks, if you are in a position to help, please do.
Thank you so much for everything... everyone that asks about Jacob, prays for him, prays for me and my family, thank you! Every bit of that helps and is greatly appreciated! The donations are amazing and will help us take care of Jacobs medical bills. We are fortunate to have really good health insurance, that just on a whim we added Jacob to it just a few months before all this happened. We were told to take him to St. Judes by several, well meaning folks to get great care and no medical bills.. but we have insurance and we felt we didn't need that, save it for some family that REALLY needs it. I know several of my extended family members donate to Jude monthly. And as soon as we get past this ordeal I'm definitely going to become a monthly supporter of that place, I think it's wonderful! That being said, the bills have started coming in for Jacobs care, we are a single income family, we get by, yes, I have horses.. and believe me, if it gets to the point where they need to go, they'll be gone. We are proud.. in fact, we didn't set up a go fund me account, I didn't want to... my ex husband, of all people, set it up in our name lol! I'll admit the amount we received the first month DID help us because my husband missed a lot of work in the beginning to be with Jacob and I at the hospital. If he doesn't work, he doesn't get paid... he drives a truck for a living. Yes, there's bills we have to stretch here n there when unexpected things come up, as they always do! But we always find a way to get thru it! Any donation we receive for this we are so grateful for! We have a lot of folks that are rallying for Jacob and us, but with that, also comes some people that are probably just unhappy in life and felt the need to be snarky about our event coming up. It's just sad but I had to just ignore it, it hurt to hear they said that and I shed a bunch of tears, then got over it! My point is, even if we raise half of what his bills are going to amount to, we will be stoked! We just want our Jacob to be healed, I don't care what it costs! I'll pay his bill a little at a time for the rest of my life if needed. So we are so thankful for everything, donations, prayers, thoughts, well wishes... all of it, means the world to us.
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Location: Arkansas | want2chase3 - 2018-02-14 9:40 AM
winwillows - 2018-02-13 10:49 PM
We don't all have something that we can donate to this auction, but those that do, please step up to a great cause here. We have donated a ton of Renew Gold. I will up that to one ton of the Renew Gold Senior. Come on folks, if you are in a position to help, please do.
Thank you so much for everything... everyone that asks about Jacob, prays for him, prays for me and my family, thank you! Every bit of that helps and is greatly appreciated! The donations are amazing and will help us take care of Jacobs medical bills. We are fortunate to have really good health insurance, that just on a whim we added Jacob to it just a few months before all this happened. We were told to take him to St. Judes by several, well meaning folks to get great care and no medical bills.. but we have insurance and we felt we didn't need that, save it for some family that REALLY needs it. I know several of my extended family members donate to Jude monthly. And as soon as we get past this ordeal I'm definitely going to become a monthly supporter of that place, I think it's wonderful! That being said, the bills have started coming in for Jacobs care, we are a single income family, we get by, yes, I have horses.. and believe me, if it gets to the point where they need to go, they'll be gone. We are proud.. in fact, we didn't set up a go fund me account, I didn't want to... my ex husband, of all people, set it up in our name lol! I'll admit the amount we received the first month DID help us because my husband missed a lot of work in the beginning to be with Jacob and I at the hospital. If he doesn't work, he doesn't get paid... he drives a truck for a living. Yes, there's bills we have to stretch here n there when unexpected things come up, as they always do! But we always find a way to get thru it! Any donation we receive for this we are so grateful for! We have a lot of folks that are rallying for Jacob and us, but with that, also comes some people that are probably just unhappy in life and felt the need to be snarky about our event coming up. It's just sad but I had to just ignore it, it hurt to hear they said that and I shed a bunch of tears, then got over it! My point is, even if we raise half of what his bills are going to amount to, we will be stoked! We just want our Jacob to be healed, I don't care what it costs! I'll pay his bill a little at a time for the rest of my life if needed. So we are so thankful for everything, donations, prayers, thoughts, well wishes... all of it, means the world to us.
Sorry, got a bit off track and emotional, lack of sleep, not feeling that good on top of it and this dreary weather we've been having are all mood killers! I apologize.
No apologies needed at all. I think you said everything very eloquently, Momma. Happy V-day to you and J. Hugs. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | jake16 - 2018-02-17 8:50 PM Thinking of Jacob tonight,hoping he is feeling good and gaining some weight and strength back!!
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | Just checking in on Jacob and your family this morning. Hoping all is well. Continued prayers for all of you. |
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| Thank you all for asking. He's doing pretty well. We have another chemo on Friday and then he will have 2 weeks off from all treatments! Then he will have 2 more consecutive fridays and then we back off chemo to once every 3 weeks. So we are starting to see the light at the end of tunnel on this journey... I think we figured approximately 16 weeks left of actual treatment. :-) |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-02-18 11:48 AM Thank you all for asking. He's doing pretty well. We have another chemo on Friday and then he will have 2 weeks off from all treatments! Then he will have 2 more consecutive fridays and then we back off chemo to once every 3 weeks. So we are starting to see the light at the end of tunnel on this journey... I think we figured approximately 16 weeks left of actual treatment. :-) So glad to hear Jacob is doing pretty well. And how are you doing/feeling?
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2018-02-18 11:48 AM Thank you all for asking. He's doing pretty well. We have another chemo on Friday and then he will have 2 weeks off from all treatments! Then he will have 2 more consecutive fridays and then we back off chemo to once every 3 weeks. So we are starting to see the light at the end of tunnel on this journey... I think we figured approximately 16 weeks left of actual treatment. :-)
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| He's doing well. I noticed his appetite has increased so that's a great thing. All but 1 bandage has fallen off. He won't let us take them off, he prefers they come off by themselves... long story ... but it's ok. He had 4 bandages over his incision, those all came off... then he had 4 more from radiation marks... only 1 left now. He started up with his home schooling again this week so he's getting back on track with that. Trying to return to some normalcy around here. Jacob is doing excellent I'd say! However, my other 2 kiddos, I believe, are struggling a bit. It saddens me and I feel like I haven't been attentive enough to their needs.. my daughter, she's 13 has been feeling really down.. I had to go pick her up from school Monday because she had some sort of panic attack in the cafeteria. I know those are very scary and very real... I took her to her dr and she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Counseling is being set up for her as well. She has one at school she talks to since this all started with Jacob. But her dr wants her to see a more specific type of psychiatrist. Sigh.... so there's that now ... I feel so bad for her but I did manage to get her back in school today without incident. My youngest son is acting out badly... my husband and I think it's to get attention, even if it's bad attention. I swear some days I feel like such a failure as a mom.. my kids are struggling and I honestly don't even know what to do right now. I talk with them individually and try to reassure them they are important and not lost in the process of Jacobs treatments, celebrations, and trials... they seem ok but then stuff like the panic attacks happen or my little guy does something super naughty, more naughty than the norm expected. Ugh... Things are going weird with my ex, we fought recently... it's all just wearing on me right now to be honest... This Saturday is my bday and my husband told me he got a sitter so we could go out and I sorta flipped out, I don't want to leave them... he was a little taken aback but agreed we could bring them along to a dinner out. I know everything is going to be ok, it's just kinda coming at me at all angles right now. |
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Location: OH. IO | So happy for Jacob doing so well and getting back on track.You are far from a failure momma,you have your eyes wide open and getting your daughter help is wonderful.Panic attacks are a horrible thing as is depression and anxiety.As far as going out for your birthday,I can understand as a mom that you don't want to leave them,but don't forget about hubby,he did good and most likely figured you need to decompress a bit.IT WILL BE GREAT FOR YOU ALL TO GO OUT!! Kids all take things differently,so just hang on alittle longer and see if things work themselves out.As far as the ex goes,he's an ex for a reason,take care of you and yours,he has to work his own way thru it;) HOLD TIGHT MOMMA,THINGS WILL GET BETTER,MANY PRAYERS FOR YOUR DAUGHTER,just keep your eyes and heart wide open to her.As for the little one,hmmmmmmmm,hold him tight.Thinking of you everyday.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-02-21 5:26 PM He's doing well. I noticed his appetite has increased so that's a great thing. All but 1 bandage has fallen off. He won't let us take them off, he prefers they come off by themselves... long story ... but it's ok. He had 4 bandages over his incision, those all came off... then he had 4 more from radiation marks... only 1 left now. He started up with his home schooling again this week so he's getting back on track with that. Trying to return to some normalcy around here. Jacob is doing excellent I'd say! However, my other 2 kiddos, I believe, are struggling a bit. It saddens me and I feel like I haven't been attentive enough to their needs.. my daughter, she's 13 has been feeling really down.. I had to go pick her up from school Monday because she had some sort of panic attack in the cafeteria. I know those are very scary and very real... I took her to her dr and she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Counseling is being set up for her as well. She has one at school she talks to since this all started with Jacob. But her dr wants her to see a more specific type of psychiatrist. Sigh.... so there's that now ... I feel so bad for her but I did manage to get her back in school today without incident. My youngest son is acting out badly... my husband and I think it's to get attention, even if it's bad attention. I swear some days I feel like such a failure as a mom.. my kids are struggling and I honestly don't even know what to do right now. I talk with them individually and try to reassure them they are important and not lost in the process of Jacobs treatments, celebrations, and trials... they seem ok but then stuff like the panic attacks happen or my little guy does something super naughty, more naughty than the norm expected. Ugh... Things are going weird with my ex, we fought recently... it's all just wearing on me right now to be honest... This Saturday is my bday and my husband told me he got a sitter so we could go out and I sorta flipped out, I don't want to leave them... he was a little taken aback but agreed we could bring them along to a dinner out. I know everything is going to be ok, it's just kinda coming at me at all angles right now.
Your family sounds very normal, you just keep doing what your doing, things are not going to go smoothly all the time theres going to be a bump in the road here and there, but I think and others on here do too that your doing what any normal mom would do, you cant be everywhere at once, just try to give each kido one on one time with you, shopping, movie time are just longs walks when the weather is good, but with the way the weather has been overcast and rainy will put anybody in a blaaa mood, so hang in there mom your doing the best you can.. |
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| Another thing I'm struggling with badly is my ex wants to take jacob to Las Vegas next month for a baseball game and to be part of the opening ceremony. I understand how exciting that must be to his father because that's something he never got to do and I know jacob was excited, but he admitted he was nervous. We won't be going, me and my husband, we can't afford to go and I can't leave the others. When he first mentioned it to me I expressed that I thought it was a bad idea because of all the sickness going around and I thought it was a bad idea to take him on a flight to Vegas, being in a hotel and a crowded baseball game. He agreed and said he'd try to find another time or reschedule. I guess he decided not to, he asked our dr if jacob could go and he said it'd probably be ok. I was shocked he said ok but he's the dr so..... I still think it's a,terrible idea but not much I can do if the dr said it was ok. I'm worried sick already... the risk isn't worth it... if he gets sick, he's hospitalized... I feel like my hands are tied on this one. I guess I just need to try and not worry and let Jacob go have a great experience. He hadn't been away from me since the diagnosis so I'm sure I'm just feeling paranoid. But I'll never be convinced that this is a good idea for him... at least not right now while still going thru chemo. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2018-02-21 5:56 PM Another thing I'm struggling with badly is my ex wants to take jacob to Las Vegas next month for a baseball game and to be part of the opening ceremony. I understand how exciting that must be to his father because that's something he never got to do and I know jacob was excited, but he admitted he was nervous. We won't be going, me and my husband, we can't afford to go and I can't leave the others. When he first mentioned it to me I expressed that I thought it was a bad idea because of all the sickness going around and I thought it was a bad idea to take him on a flight to Vegas, being in a hotel and a crowded baseball game. He agreed and said he'd try to find another time or reschedule. I guess he decided not to, he asked our dr if jacob could go and he said it'd probably be ok. I was shocked he said ok but he's the dr so..... I still think it's a,terrible idea but not much I can do if the dr said it was ok. I'm worried sick already... the risk isn't worth it... if he gets sick, he's hospitalized... I feel like my hands are tied on this one. I guess I just need to try and not worry and let Jacob go have a great experience. He hadn't been away from me since the diagnosis so I'm sure I'm just feeling paranoid. But I'll never be convinced that this is a good idea for him... at least not right now while still going thru chemo.
From a mother's point of view, I wouldn't think that it would be a very good idea for him to be out and about in big crowds ..... and would his father be very attentive to health safety needs? I can't believe that the Dr. was OK with that .... maybe have a serious talk with the Dr.? If he still presses the issue ... just tell him that Jacob can go but ONLY IF your Ex would like to pay for you or your husband to accompany them ......Regarding the other children, give them each a day with just you to do whatever they want to do ....it is hard on the family of a sick child but now that he is getting better, things will even out. You ARE a good mom ..... Don't stress yourself too much! |
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Location: OH. IO | NJJ - 2018-02-21 7:27 PM
want2chase3 - 2018-02-21 5:56 PM Another thing I'm struggling with badly is my ex wants to take jacob to Las Vegas next month for a baseball game and to be part of the opening ceremony. I understand how exciting that must be to his father because that's something he never got to do and I know jacob was excited, but he admitted he was nervous. We won't be going, me and my husband, we can't afford to go and I can't leave the others. When he first mentioned it to me I expressed that I thought it was a bad idea because of all the sickness going around and I thought it was a bad idea to take him on a flight to Vegas, being in a hotel and a crowded baseball game. He agreed and said he'd try to find another time or reschedule. I guess he decided not to, he asked our dr if jacob could go and he said it'd probably be ok. I was shocked he said ok but he's the dr so..... I still think it's a,terrible idea but not much I can do if the dr said it was ok. I'm worried sick already... the risk isn't worth it... if he gets sick, he's hospitalized... I feel like my hands are tied on this one. I guess I just need to try and not worry and let Jacob go have a great experience. He hadn't been away from me since the diagnosis so I'm sure I'm just feeling paranoid. But I'll never be convinced that this is a good idea for him... at least not right now while still going thru chemo.
From a mother's point of view, I wouldn't think that it would be a very good idea for him to be out and about in big crowds ..... and would his father be very attentive to health safety needs? I can't believe that the Dr. was OK with that .... maybe have a serious talk with the Dr.? If he still presses the issue ... just tell him that Jacob can go but ONLY IF your Ex would like to pay for you or your husband to accompany them ......Regarding the other children, give them each a day with just you to do whatever they want to do ....it is hard on the family of a sick child but now that he is getting better, things will even out. You ARE a good mom ..... Don't stress yourself too much!
Im with NJJ,AND I WOULD JUST SAY NO DAM WAY!!!!!!!ASK HIM IF HE IS PREPARED FOR THE OUTCOME IF JACOB WERE TO GET SICK.IF HE GETS THE FLU IT WILL TAKE ALL HE HAS TO RECOVER.TALK TO DOCTOR ASAP AND GET A COURT ORDER IF YOU HAVE TO.ONLY MY OPINION BUT NO WAY IN HELL WOULD I LET HIM GO.Sounds like dad is trying to be the hero while putting Jacob at risk.sorry if I sound harsh,but it's only my opinion. |
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want2chase3 - 2018-02-21 5:56 PM Another thing I'm struggling with badly is my ex wants to take jacob to Las Vegas next month for a baseball game and to be part of the opening ceremony. I understand how exciting that must be to his father because that's something he never got to do and I know jacob was excited, but he admitted he was nervous. We won't be going, me and my husband, we can't afford to go and I can't leave the others. When he first mentioned it to me I expressed that I thought it was a bad idea because of all the sickness going around and I thought it was a bad idea to take him on a flight to Vegas, being in a hotel and a crowded baseball game. He agreed and said he'd try to find another time or reschedule. I guess he decided not to, he asked our dr if jacob could go and he said it'd probably be ok. I was shocked he said ok but he's the dr so..... I still think it's a,terrible idea but not much I can do if the dr said it was ok. I'm worried sick already... the risk isn't worth it... if he gets sick, he's hospitalized... I feel like my hands are tied on this one. I guess I just need to try and not worry and let Jacob go have a great experience. He hadn't been away from me since the diagnosis so I'm sure I'm just feeling paranoid. But I'll never be convinced that this is a good idea for him... at least not right now while still going thru chemo.
From a mother's point of view, I wouldn't think that it would be a very good idea for him to be out and about in big crowds ..... and would his father be very attentive to health safety needs? I can't believe that the Dr. was OK with that .... maybe have a serious talk with the Dr.? If he still presses the issue ... just tell him that Jacob can go but ONLY IF your Ex would like to pay for you or your husband to accompany them ......Regarding the other children, give them each a day with just you to do whatever they want to do ....it is hard on the family of a sick child but now that he is getting better, things will even out. You ARE a good mom ..... Don't stress yourself too much!
Im with NJJ,AND I WOULD JUST SAY NO DAM WAY!!!!!!!ASK HIM IF HE IS PREPARED FOR THE OUTCOME IF JACOB WERE TO GET SICK.IF HE GETS THE FLU IT WILL TAKE ALL HE HAS TO RECOVER.TALK TO DOCTOR ASAP AND GET A COURT ORDER IF YOU HAVE TO.ONLY MY OPINION BUT NO WAY IN HELL WOULD I LET HIM GO.Sounds like dad is trying to be the hero while putting Jacob at risk.sorry if I sound harsh,but it's only my opinion.
I do not think you are wrong with that assumption. I'm very concerned about his health and with the flu going around its just a plain stupid idea. Believe me, we, my hubby and I, were absolutely shocked when the dr said ok. I'm just going to reiterate again to my ex about how reckless this is, regardless of what the dr said and how angry I'll be if jacob falls sick. Things are already awkward and dicey with us from the other day. I'm hoping he's at least gotten over it already... don't try to punish me by taking jacob and jeopardizing his health just to "get his way" THE ONE AND ONLY ONE WHO MATTERS HERE IS JACOB.. all our bs aside... |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | To me its not time for Jacob to be getting in the mix with the public, his health is just to vulnerable, the Flu just scares me to death and it hits the younger ones so much harder.. His dad should be thinking about Jacob's health at this point, there will be other baseballs games to go to but not now, his immune systum is just to weak.. I'm with you MOM not worth the risk and his dad should know better. |
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Location: Arkansas | I believe Miss Norma, Miss Roxie, and Miss Mary pretty much summed it up. I think I'd talk to the doctor again, alone, and explain your concerns. Ex husband needs to take the big picture into consideration. . . .
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Chandler's Mom - 2018-02-21 9:18 PM I believe Miss Norma, Miss Roxie, and Miss Mary pretty much summed it up. I think I'd talk to the doctor again, alone, and explain your concerns. Ex husband needs to take the big picture into consideration. . . . You are doing a phenomenal job of handling all this--what strength and courage you have
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Location: East Texas | If Dr said it was ok, then let them go. My perspective is different than most on here, but let them go. I know it is hard to be away from him, but take the precautions necessary for the trip and let him have a great time. |
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| He's definitely going, and I know he's very much looking forward to it. I'd never want to deny my child happiness. I've talked to the dr again and he assured me everything would be ok, he's having another treatment a few days before he goes, so he will have his counts tested and hopefully they'll be good, like they have been plus he will be getting his antibiotic breathing treatment that day as well. I'm sure it'll be just fine. On a lighter note.. today I received a very generous and kind donation of a beautiful AKC silver lab puppy for our auction, and the breeder also gave us the option of getting a second pup for Jacob. He's BEYOND excited about this special pup coming! |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | want2chase3 - 2018-02-26 12:41 PM He's definitely going, and I know he's very much looking forward to it. I'd never want to deny my child happiness. I've talked to the dr again and he assured me everything would be ok, he's having another treatment a few days before he goes, so he will have his counts tested and hopefully they'll be good, like they have been plus he will be getting his antibiotic breathing treatment that day as well. I'm sure it'll be just fine. On a lighter note.. today I received a very generous and kind donation of a beautiful AKC silver lab puppy for our auction, and the breeder also gave us the option of getting a second pup for Jacob. He's BEYOND excited about this special pup coming!
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want2chase3 - 2018-02-26 12:41 PM He's definitely going, and I know he's very much looking forward to it. I'd never want to deny my child happiness. I've talked to the dr again and he assured me everything would be ok, he's having another treatment a few days before he goes, so he will have his counts tested and hopefully they'll be good, like they have been plus he will be getting his antibiotic breathing treatment that day as well. I'm sure it'll be just fine. On a lighter note.. today I received a very generous and kind donation of a beautiful AKC silver lab puppy for our auction, and the breeder also gave us the option of getting a second pup for Jacob. He's BEYOND excited about this special pup coming!
Glad he's gonna get to go have some fun after all this. And wow on the puppy! What a nice gesture.
Yes! It's been an awesome Monday for sure. We also just received 3 breedings to some very nice studs for Jacobs auction! The outpouring of support and generosity has been mind blowing! I definitely hope to be able to pay it forward in the future! |
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| Jacobs been feeling a little under the weather the last few days, and I caught a horrible cold on top of it! So we are laying low, I'm hiding in my room and when he needs something I put on my mask and tend to him. I hate not being able to love on him! Hopefully I'll get over this quickly. My husband is gone too, till Friday so I'm really leaning on my daughter for help with the all the critters. This is a terrible time for me to get sick! |
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Location: At the race track with Ah Dee Ohs | want2chase3 - 2018-02-28 9:24 AM Jacobs been feeling a little under the weather the last few days, and I caught a horrible cold on top of it! So we are laying low, I'm hiding in my room and when he needs something I put on my mask and tend to him. I hate not being able to love on him! Hopefully I'll get over this quickly. My husband is gone too, till Friday so I'm really leaning on my daughter for help with the all the critters. This is a terrible time for me to get sick!
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| We had an awesome day yesterday! Billy and I were able to take Jacob to his school for lunch and he got to play a round of kick ball with his classmates! Oh man, those kids were so happy to see him they all came running into the cafeteria after they got word Jacob was there, it was so cute! I'm not going to lie, I was fighting back tears like crazy, heck I'm crying now as I type this lol! It was so fun watching him smile, laugh, high five and run with his friends again. His teachers said word started spreading around campus that we were coming and they could hardly contain the kids in class, not just his class either, the whole school had to come see him, middle schoolers and high school too! We are all on one campus. I told Jacob, he was like a movie star lol! He enjoyed himself so much and I think that really lifted him up, just what we all needed!
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| want2chase3 - 2018-03-03 5:58 AM We had an awesome day yesterday! Billy and I were able to take Jacob to his school for lunch and he got to play a round of kick ball with his classmates! Oh man, those kids were so happy to see him they all came running into the cafeteria after they got word Jacob was there, it was so cute! I'm not going to lie, I was fighting back tears like crazy, heck I'm crying now as I type this lol! It was so fun watching him smile, laugh, high five and run with his friends again. His teachers said word started spreading around campus that we were coming and they could hardly contain the kids in class, not just his class either, the whole school had to come see him, middle schoolers and high school too! We are all on one campus. I told Jacob, he was like a movie star lol! He enjoyed himself so much and I think that really lifted him up, just what we all needed!
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2018-03-03 5:58 AM We had an awesome day yesterday! Billy and I were able to take Jacob to his school for lunch and he got to play a round of kick ball with his classmates! Oh man, those kids were so happy to see him they all came running into the cafeteria after they got word Jacob was there, it was so cute! I'm not going to lie, I was fighting back tears like crazy, heck I'm crying now as I type this lol! It was so fun watching him smile, laugh, high five and run with his friends again. His teachers said word started spreading around campus that we were coming and they could hardly contain the kids in class, not just his class either, the whole school had to come see him, middle schoolers and high school too! We are all on one campus. I told Jacob, he was like a movie star lol! He enjoyed himself so much and I think that really lifted him up, just what we all needed!
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| jake16 - 2018-03-03 7:09 AM
he looks happy!!I see his hair is hanging in there!!!! :))Much love and continued prayers.
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Location: OH. IO | checking in on our champion:)))Hope Jacob is feeling awesome and hoping your entire family is doing well.continued prayers;) |
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| I haven't updated in a while! Jacob is doing well..we had a very busy week. I took him to the park so he could play with his classmates that made the reward trip. He really enjoyed himself but he was plum wore out for a few days after all that fresh air! Today is a,very special day, it's his 9th birthday! He's having a select group of buddies over this afternoon for some party time. He's really looking forward to it too. We've got a few Dr's appointments this week for him and then he's off to Las Vegas, leaving Saturday and returning Monday. I'm a nervous wreck he's going, but I'm trying to stay positive and relaxed! I know he's looking forward to going but I'm just worried. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Happy Birthday to you young man, hope that its a good one hanging out with all your buddies, eat some cake for me too please.. 
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Location: Arkansas | I was wondering last night if this was the weekend he was going with his father out of town? Hope he had fun and Momma can be less stressed now that he's home! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Like minds .... I was wondering too! How is "our" boy this morning???? |
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| They left for Vagas on Saturday morning, they won't be home till tomorrow. My daughter told me they are having an ok time, he was super nervous about being on tv and throwing out the first pitch at the baseball game, but he did awesome! They didn't air that part of tv for some reason, but she recorded it and sent it to me, it's on his Facebook page. I have no idea how to post a video on here but I'd live to share it. It for sure gave me major goosebumps! Both kids are ready to come home though and I'm glad, I sure miss them! |
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| Jacob is doing pretty well! He had a,round of chemo last Wednesday and unfortunately it made him very sick but he's ok now, we are going every 3 weeks from now on, which is good but it also means a little higher dosage too. Dr told us only 4 more rounds to go and then we will do a CT scan to see that everything is clear! So we should be done by mid June. Fingers crossed! We are in the home stretch now |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | chasendacash - 2018-04-01 11:09 PM Just checking on Jacob. I don't post much but I read all the updates and include him in my prayers....
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | NJJ - 2018-04-02 7:50 AM chasendacash - 2018-04-01 11:09 PM Just checking on Jacob. I don't post much but I read all the updates and include him in my prayers.... Me too .... I check every morning .... Hope Jacob and family had a GREAT EASTER ! ! ! !
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| He had a really fun Easter! Lots of hunting eggs and running amok with his cousins. He's doing really well right now, losing more hair unfortunately but we were expecting that.. actually surprised he still had some! But his spirits are good and he's being his feisty little self. We are just a few weeks away from his benefit and we should be finishing up with his treatments mid June. Fingers crossed! This coming weekend his baseball team mates begin their baseball season and they are having a special ceremony for Jacob before the tourney begins. They called it Run the bases for Jacob. So sweet! Thank you guys for always checking in and praying for us. I'm not sure where I'm at emotionally anymore to be honest. I'm scared, happy, sad, excited, angry all at the same time lately! I'm trying to take better care of myself lately, started a clean diet and using my treadmill at home and started trying yoga, at home, I can't go to the gym right now with jacob being home. School will be out soon and I'm just hoping and praying jacob gets to go on to 4th grade with his classmates. He has to do Starr testing too, at my home.. I'm afraid he's fallen a bit behind, the teachers only come twice a week and he's just not motivated at home to do extra school work! |
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| Jacob is doing fantastic. His hair is just about gone, the long hair, but you can see where the new growth is wanting to come in. This past weekend his baseball team held a fundraiser for him and we did the run the bases for Jacob, it was FREEZING but we had fun. He got to stay in the dugout with his team... all his team had custom jerseys on that said "Jacob Strong" on the back of them.. so cool to see! The coach of the team asked jacob if he'd be the assistant coach for the season! He obviously accepted the position lol! Such a loving community we have around us. He's playing baseball daily and I can see his strength coming back... we are due for another chemo next Wednesday. |
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Location: Arkansas | Love the wonderful update and love your community, too. It also says a lot about your family that Jacob is so fully supported by everyone
Hope things have gotten better with your daughter and The GF Situation
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-04-10 7:41 PM Jacob is doing fantastic. His hair is just about gone, the long hair, but you can see where the new growth is wanting to come in. This past weekend his baseball team held a fundraiser for him and we did the run the bases for Jacob, it was FREEZING but we had fun. He got to stay in the dugout with his team... all his team had custom jerseys on that said "Jacob Strong" on the back of them.. so cool to see! The coach of the team asked jacob if he'd be the assistant coach for the season! He obviously accepted the position lol! Such a loving community we have around us. He's playing baseball daily and I can see his strength coming back... we are due for another chemo next Wednesday.
Awww so glad that hes doing so Good, makes my heart swell for him hearing this update, friends are so important for these young kido's and the support is out of this world for him, I bet he had the biggest grin when his Coach asked him to be the assistant coach, just awesome .. Hugs Jacob you got all of this |
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| Chandler's Mom - 2018-04-11 12:42 AM
Love the wonderful update and love your community, too. It also says a lot about your family that Jacob is so fully supported by everyone
Hope things have gotten better with your daughter and The GF Situation
Yes ma'mm! Either he or she got smart and they split.. I didn't get all the gory details other than she moved out and cleaned him out.. I can't even send the kids to his house until he can replace all the furniture. She took everything.. all the kids beds and furniture too. She didn't even leave a spoon. Oh well. Hopefully, everyone learned a lesson here. My daughter is much more relaxed and happier that person is gone, now she can work on repairing that relationship with her father (hopefully anyway) he hasn't really done much reaching out but I guess he's still kind of licking his wounds. |
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Chandler's Mom - 2018-04-11 12:42 AM
Love the wonderful update and love your community, too. It also says a lot about your family that Jacob is so fully supported by everyone
Hope things have gotten better with your daughter and The GF Situation
Yes ma'mm! Either he or she got smart and they split.. I didn't get all the gory details other than she moved out and cleaned him out.. I can't even send the kids to his house until he can replace all the furniture. She took everything.. all the kids beds and furniture too. She didn't even leave a spoon. Oh well. Hopefully, everyone learned a lesson here. My daughter is much more relaxed and happier that person is gone, now she can work on repairing that relationship with her father (hopefully anyway ) he hasn't really done much reaching out but I guess he's still kind of licking his wounds.
I hate your daughter is having to learn some of this adult mess at her age. Thru absolutely NO fault of her own. Chandler and Chris had a much different relationship after our separation/divorce, and the biggest part of it was the woman (I shall not use an ugly word, I shall not use an ugly word. . . ) Chris was with. That's a very boiled down version, but I'm sure you get the gist of it. Hopefully your ex husband will remember the most important things he should be concentrating on (your children) rather than those way-down-the-list things (I shall not say an ugly word. . . ).
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| winwillows - 2018-04-17 5:23 PM
The Benefit auction is this weekend. Is there any way we can get an item list and bid on line?
I honestly have no idea if that's even an option. I've had a few people ask me if there would items up for silent auction too. I'll have to ask the people that are doing the actual auction part. It would be nice to do though because we've got 3 really nice breedings up for bid and of course you're generous donation of the RG SR. A few tack items too. Let me see what I can do. I can't believe it's here already. Jacob has unfortunately fallen pretty ill.. he woke up this morning with a 102 temp and difficulty breathing... we spent majority of our day in the hospital getting antibiotics and iv fluids in him. They thankfully let us go home, but they had to leave his port accessed just in case we have to return. Knock on wood we wont! He's resting in his bed comfortably now. I'm really hoping he gets better in time for Saturday to at least make an appearance. Lots of people are looking forward to seeing him. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Prayers going your way Jacob that you get to have a good weekend and hang out at the Barrelrace in your honor |
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| He woke up without a fever yay! But my younger son came into my room early this morning with a fever and vomiting ugh! Something is definitely going around. I've got my hands completely full! 2 puppies also needing constant attention, being taken outside every hour it seems lol! And waking us up all hours of the night. One will be gone Saturday though so it'll get a bit easier. |
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| Here's our newest addition, Lena. She took right to Jacob as soon as we walked up the the puppies so I guess you can say she chose him. She definitely helped soften the blow of losing our good dog Scarlet on Sunday. But I think I forgot how much work these little babies are lol! We love her though, she's going to be a good one. My 4 yr old lab is really starting to come around and play more with them.. he's thankful.for the company... constant company lol!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-04-18 10:35 AM Here's our newest addition, Lena. She took right to Jacob as soon as we walked up the the puppies so I guess you can say she chose him. She definitely helped soften the blow of losing our good dog Scarlet on Sunday. But I think I forgot how much work these little babies are lol! We love her though, she's going to be a good one. My 4 yr old lab is really starting to come around and play more with them.. he's thankful.for the company... constant company lol!
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| We had a fantastic benefit for Jacob, our community and friends and family did not disappoint! It was so much fun to see everyone and hang out.. we had some amazing BBQ and entertainment and our auction was nothing short of AWESOME. Jacob is doing so well too! He's got 3 chemo treatments left and then we go in for a scan to see what we have. Which I just know, he will be given a clean bill of health! So many fun things came from the benefit.. As some know, we had a puppy in the auction... jacob was also given a pup to keep.. well, a kind soul bid on the auction pup and won her, immediately handed her back to Jacob. He had gotten a bit attached to her while she was here for a week. So yep, I've got 2 silver lab pups added into our family now lol! They are awesome dogs tho. We didn't get quite the horse people turnout but we had a large turnout at that! Win with RG was kind enough to donate a pallet of the RG SR to us for the benefit, we ended up selling quite a bit to the handful of horse folks! I ended up with the leftover bags so I'm excited to try it out on my 3. Several guns were auctioned off and immediately handed back to Jacob too lol! He made out like a bandit I'm telling ya! Such generosity and love we are surrounded by. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-04-26 11:30 AM We had a fantastic benefit for Jacob, our community and friends and family did not disappoint! It was so much fun to see everyone and hang out.. we had some amazing BBQ and entertainment and our auction was nothing short of AWESOME. Jacob is doing so well too! He's got 3 chemo treatments left and then we go in for a scan to see what we have. Which I just know, he will be given a clean bill of health! So many fun things came from the benefit.. As some know, we had a puppy in the auction... jacob was also given a pup to keep.. well, a kind soul bid on the auction pup and won her, immediately handed her back to Jacob. He had gotten a bit attached to her while she was here for a week. So yep, I've got 2 silver lab pups added into our family now lol! They are awesome dogs tho. We didn't get quite the horse people turnout but we had a large turnout at that! Win with RG was kind enough to donate a pallet of the RG SR to us for the benefit, we ended up selling quite a bit to the handful of horse folks! I ended up with the leftover bags so I'm excited to try it out on my 3. Several guns were auctioned off and immediately handed back to Jacob too lol! He made out like a bandit I'm telling ya! Such generosity and love we are surrounded by.
That is just so great to hear and lots of fun I bet.. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2018-04-26 11:30 AM We had a fantastic benefit for Jacob, our community and friends and family did not disappoint! It was so much fun to see everyone and hang out.. we had some amazing BBQ and entertainment and our auction was nothing short of AWESOME. Jacob is doing so well too! He's got 3 chemo treatments left and then we go in for a scan to see what we have. Which I just know, he will be given a clean bill of health! So many fun things came from the benefit.. As some know, we had a puppy in the auction... jacob was also given a pup to keep.. well, a kind soul bid on the auction pup and won her, immediately handed her back to Jacob. He had gotten a bit attached to her while she was here for a week. So yep, I've got 2 silver lab pups added into our family now lol! They are awesome dogs tho. We didn't get quite the horse people turnout but we had a large turnout at that! Win with RG was kind enough to donate a pallet of the RG SR to us for the benefit, we ended up selling quite a bit to the handful of horse folks! I ended up with the leftover bags so I'm excited to try it out on my 3. Several guns were auctioned off and immediately handed back to Jacob too lol! He made out like a bandit I'm telling ya! Such generosity and love we are surrounded by.
FANTASTIC !!!!!
I saw the post above for the stallion breeding ....you might want to put the information here in this thread too ...... |
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| https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2126278294056185&id=1000...
We were generously donated a breeding to Frenchmens Boogie for Jacobs benefit. We did not have enough horse folks in the crowd at the benefit so we decided to go ahead and do a Facebook auction for it. Please follow the above link for info. If you do not have facebook, just pm me and I'll get you the information to bid. Thank ya'll so much! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2018-04-26 2:04 PM https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2126278294056185&id=... We were generously donated a breeding to Frenchmens Boogie for Jacobs benefit. We did not have enough horse folks in the crowd at the benefit so we decided to go ahead and do a Facebook auction for it. Please follow the above link for info. If you do not have facebook, just pm me and I'll get you the information to bid. Thank ya'll so much!
I shared this information in a FB group that I am an admin ...... |
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| Awww thanks for checking in.. we've been extremely swamped with pretty much everything.. only 2 weeks left of school. Today they are Starr testing. Jacob will be testing at home, today and tomorrow. Hopefully all goes well for all the kids enduring this test! He's feeling really good, had another chemo treatment last week and it hit him pretty hard. But it only lasts for a day or so. 2 more to go! |
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Location: I can see the end of the world from here! | I haven't been on here in a long time...this brought tears to my eyes and a reminder of how harsh & brutal life can be...yet, so worth the fight. I, too, went through cancer treatments this last year (Stage 3 Breast Cancer) and my heart breaks for the young who must endure it...it's doable & I'm so thankful for the treatments, however tough they can be.
God Bless you and your family. It's is hard on everyone...and it changes your perspective.
So happy for you that the end of treatments is nearing.
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| I'm sorry I've been terrible at updating lately. It's been pure craziness around my house.. with the last week of school here, tons of activities going on, puppies, horses and I've got to find time to get to my chiropractor 3 xs a week for my back problem! Jacobs doing pretty good. We have a slight issue with his remaining kidney.. nothing too dramatic but something we need to address and keep an eye on. The Dr's didn't like the test results that came back last treatment. He basically needs... MUST drink more water... that's tough because the kid hates to drink water I literally have to force him... it's a daily fight. We've tried adding flavors, he doesn't like it.. I've bought him a special thermos type jug that keeps it ice cold all day because it literally takes him alllll day to get 24oz down the hatch. We've tried bribing him, threatening hospital stays, everything... he's getting a little better about it but it's still a struggle! Even when we are cleared, he's going to have to take extra special care of his remaining kidney for the rest of his life! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-05-21 8:36 AM I'm sorry I've been terrible at updating lately. It's been pure craziness around my house.. with the last week of school here, tons of activities going on, puppies, horses and I've got to find time to get to my chiropractor 3 xs a week for my back problem! Jacobs doing pretty good. We have a slight issue with his remaining kidney.. nothing too dramatic but something we need to address and keep an eye on. The Dr's didn't like the test results that came back last treatment. He basically needs... MUST drink more water... that's tough because the kid hates to drink water I literally have to force him... it's a daily fight. We've tried adding flavors, he doesn't like it.. I've bought him a special thermos type jug that keeps it ice cold all day because it literally takes him alllll day to get 24oz down the hatch. We've tried bribing him, threatening hospital stays, everything... he's getting a little better about it but it's still a struggle! Even when we are cleared, he's going to have to take extra special care of his remaining kidney for the rest of his life!
I'm the same way with water, after this last time of me being sick and not drinking enought water I finally started buying bottle water and keeping in the refrigerator and drinking two to 3 bottles a day, its easyer for me this way so that way I know I'm getting enought water it makes me want to drink all the water in the bottle and if I dont drink it all I recap it and put it back in the frige and get it out later to finish and start working on the next one, I'm a big tea drinker but having the bottle water handy I would just grab the water befor I went for tea.
And get that back taking care of I hate it when my back aches and it does alot of that, always having to lay down flat to calm it down.. |
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Location: CTX | want2chase3 - 2018-05-21 8:36 AM I'm sorry I've been terrible at updating lately. It's been pure craziness around my house.. with the last week of school here, tons of activities going on, puppies, horses and I've got to find time to get to my chiropractor 3 xs a week for my back problem! Jacobs doing pretty good. We have a slight issue with his remaining kidney.. nothing too dramatic but something we need to address and keep an eye on. The Dr's didn't like the test results that came back last treatment. He basically needs... MUST drink more water... that's tough because the kid hates to drink water I literally have to force him... it's a daily fight. We've tried adding flavors, he doesn't like it.. I've bought him a special thermos type jug that keeps it ice cold all day because it literally takes him alllll day to get 24oz down the hatch. We've tried bribing him, threatening hospital stays, everything... he's getting a little better about it but it's still a struggle! Even when we are cleared, he's going to have to take extra special care of his remaining kidney for the rest of his life!
Can he have flavored water? I too have an issue with drinking just plain water, but HEB has flavored water (house brand) that is sweetend with sucralose (not sure if he can have that) and is carbonated. They have a ton of different flavors so maybe there will be a couple that he likes.
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| cranky B4 10am - 2018-05-21 9:12 AM
want2chase3 - 2018-05-21 8:36 AM I'm sorry I've been terrible at updating lately. It's been pure craziness around my house.. with the last week of school here, tons of activities going on, puppies, horses and I've got to find time to get to my chiropractor 3 xs a week for my back problem! Jacobs doing pretty good. We have a slight issue with his remaining kidney.. nothing too dramatic but something we need to address and keep an eye on. The Dr's didn't like the test results that came back last treatment. He basically needs... MUST drink more water... that's tough because the kid hates to drink water I literally have to force him... it's a daily fight. We've tried adding flavors, he doesn't like it.. I've bought him a special thermos type jug that keeps it ice cold all day because it literally takes him alllll day to get 24oz down the hatch. We've tried bribing him, threatening hospital stays, everything... he's getting a little better about it but it's still a struggle! Even when we are cleared, he's going to have to take extra special care of his remaining kidney for the rest of his life!
Can he have flavored water? I too have an issue with drinking just plain water, but HEB has flavored water (house brand) that is sweetend with sucralose (not sure if he can have that) and is carbonated. They have a ton of different flavors so maybe there will be a couple that he likes.
Hugs!
I'm not sure of the artificial sweeter stuff, we have another appointment next week so I'll ask the dr. But they did say if the test results come back unsatisfactory again, he will need to see a kidney specialist and probably spend some time in the hospital. The LAST thing I want for him, especially with school just letting out for summer so I'm pleading with him to drink at least 24oz a day every single day! He's money motivated so my husband told him he'd get a dollar for each 24oz he drinks in a day.. it seems to be helping.. I hate the idea of doing that, but we are desperate! He's not allowed sodas, only a few on the weekends we allow for all our kids. He loves milk so he drinks plenty of that but we need the water. I was thinking of trying the vitamin water like propel or something along those lines. |
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| We had another round of chemo yesterday, only 1 more to go.. June 20th will be his final treatment. Then we will have a CT scan right around July 4th. We should be able to get the results that same day. His dr told me we should expect for Jacob to keep his port in for the remainder of this year because they will continue to do some more scans to make sure we remain in the clear. The day of the scan, we will be pretty anxious. I just pray we are good. So our little town, once a year has a big festival, parade and cook off and a pretty big concert. I was informed Jacobs baseball team is putting together a big Jacob Strong float for the parade. Super excited! He will be on the float with his team mates ... just makes me feel so loved and supported. We are having some bracelets and koozies made up for the boys to toss out to the crowd. They'll say Jacob Strong in them. I also wanted ya'll to know they will be using that beautiful Banner on the float too. I'll take lots of pictures! We could use some extra prayers, my mother is in the hospital since yesterday, they ruled out a heart attack, but are concerned she may have had a stroke... more testing is underway now.. she is in Arkansas with my sister and cousin, so I'm feeling a little anxious at the moment. They've assured me she's doing ok just not feeling like she should. |
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Location: OH. IO | We will all be anxious awaiting Jacobs scan,we are here with you during this journey.So many prayers for a great scan and also a great kidney result on his remaining kidney.Many prayers for your momma as well,it's so hard to be away when something like that happens.PRAYERS FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-05-31 9:19 AM We had another round of chemo yesterday, only 1 more to go.. June 20th will be his final treatment. Then we will have a CT scan right around July 4th. We should be able to get the results that same day. His dr told me we should expect for Jacob to keep his port in for the remainder of this year because they will continue to do some more scans to make sure we remain in the clear. The day of the scan, we will be pretty anxious. I just pray we are good. So our little town, once a year has a big festival, parade and cook off and a pretty big concert. I was informed Jacobs baseball team is putting together a big Jacob Strong float for the parade. Super excited! He will be on the float with his team mates ... just makes me feel so loved and supported. We are having some bracelets and koozies made up for the boys to toss out to the crowd. They'll say Jacob Strong in them. I also wanted ya'll to know they will be using that beautiful Banner on the float too. I'll take lots of pictures! We could use some extra prayers, my mother is in the hospital since yesterday, they ruled out a heart attack, but are concerned she may have had a stroke... more testing is underway now.. she is in Arkansas with my sister and cousin, so I'm feeling a little anxious at the moment. They've assured me she's doing ok just not feeling like she should.
Welp June 20th is just right around the corner, I bet hes going to be so happy when that day comes and gos.. So cool that his teammates are doing a float for him, going to be a fun day rideing down town pitching out the koozies and bracelets..
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Location: Arkansas | Praying for good news on that last day. I know he's gonna be so excited for the parade and float; they will have a ball! Where in AR is your momma hospitalized? |
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| Tomorrow is the big day for Jacob... His last day of scheduled chemo! After about 2 weeks, we will go back for a CT scan to see if everything is clear. I just know it's going to be! It's been a long road, lots of tears, pain, being scared to death, anger, just about every emotion there is. He suffered a little sickness last week and we had to go to his dr for antibiotics and fluids, got a little nervous he wasn't going to make the parade, but he bounced back quickly and we made it! It was so much fun and he had a great time with his friends. I know I've said it before but we just love our little town and how much they've embraced Jacob and our fight.
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-06-19 9:12 AM Tomorrow is the big day for Jacob... His last day of scheduled chemo! After about 2 weeks, we will go back for a CT scan to see if everything is clear. I just know it's going to be! It's been a long road, lots of tears, pain, being scared to death, anger, just about every emotion there is. He suffered a little sickness last week and we had to go to his dr for antibiotics and fluids, got a little nervous he wasn't going to make the parade, but he bounced back quickly and we made it! It was so much fun and he had a great time with his friends. I know I've said it before but we just love our little town and how much they've embraced Jacob and our fight.
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Thanks for the update .... LOVE....LOVE....LOVE his big smile !!!!
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| Last day of chemo went great for Jacob. He was so happy yesterday. But definitely feeling it today and up a few times last night feeling nausea. He told me this was the last time he's gonna feel this way! We also found out his CT scan will be July 11th at 8am. It's going to be a long day but we will get the results that day and be celebrating Jacobs victory over cancer!
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Location: Arkansas | Checking in on both your kiddos. . . .
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| Here we are, the day before we go in for Jacob's ct scan to see if all the cancer is gone from his little body... I'm having so many weird emotions.. it's like I've never dreaded and looked forward to something so much in my life! We report at 7:45am tomorrow morning, hes been doing really well here at home, still thin as a toothpick but his hair has really thickened up and coming in. We were told this is going to be a pretty lengthy day and to expect to be there most of the day but we will get the results before we leave, so that's helpful. They have to flush him 2 hours before they put the iodine in him and then flush again after since he only has one kidney clearing out the dye. I know he doesn't like the dye since it warms and tingles his body but hes prepared better this time. Tomorrow is going to be a very pivotal day for Jacob and us... the prayers and well wishes are so appreciated and they have been since the very beginning. I will update as soon as I'm able to on here! Thank ya'll so much for everything throughout this entire journey |
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Location: OH. IO | I've been thinking of you and Jacob,im sure the rollercoaster ride will be stopping soon!!!!!I'll be praying for you and your family as I have been all along.Looking forward to hearing from you tomorrow! KEEP THE FAITH |
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Location: OH. IO | wyoming barrel racer - 2018-07-11 11:45 AM
Thinking about you this morning!
DITTO,THINKING OF ALL OF YOU!!! |
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| My son is in remission! No signs of cancer remain. Praise God thank you Jesus! We literally just got home from the clinic. He has to return every 3 months for a year for a scan and then it'll go to 6 months. Such a wonderful day for him and for us!!! Thank you all so much my bhw family for the prayers and support! Hallelujah! |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | want2chase3 - 2018-07-11 3:47 PM My son is in remission! No signs of cancer remain. Praise God thank you Jesus! We literally just got home from the clinic. He has to return every 3 months for a year for a scan and then it'll go to 6 months. Such a wonderful day for him and for us!!! Thank you all so much my bhw family for the prayers and support! Hallelujah!
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Location: OH. IO | want2chase3 - 2018-07-11 5:47 PM
My son is in remission! No signs of cancer remain. Praise God thank you Jesus! We literally just got home from the clinic. He has to return every 3 months for a year for a scan and then it'll go to 6 months. Such a wonderful day for him and for us!!! Thank you all so much my bhw family for the prayers and support! Hallelujah!
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| These are all my kiddos together after we finished up at the clinic yesterday. My heart is so full of joy and gratitude
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| Jacob is thriving! Hair is rapidly coming in too. Hes headed back to school here in a few weeks. Yesterday he got to ring the victory bell against cancer! I unfortunately was so sick I had to stay home and my husband did a video chat so I could watch. Such a cool ceremony for him. I hate that I missed it in person but I wasnt about to risk him getting sick or the other children at the clinic. Hes pictured here with my mom, shes a cancer survivor herself!
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | I was just wondering about Jacob the other day ..... he is LOOKIN' GOOD !!!! Love his infectious smile! |
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Location: OH. IO | your momma is beautiful:)))))So happy for Jacob,I think about him all the time!!!! |
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| Here we are going to open house at the school tonight! Jacob has gotten the clearance from his dr to return to school. I feel like I should be more excited but in all honesty I feel like crying! Part of me is so happy for him but the other part is terrified. Weird huh? I know his immune system isn't where it should be and I'm counting on him getting sick pretty often. I talked with the principal and they are putting him on a special program where him being absent won't count against him regarding the states rules for attendance. He will have day long drs appointments monthly for a while too. Next Monday is going to be a tough day as I drop them ALL off for the first day of school. I know itll get easier it's just scary for this mom. I cant believe how quickly this all happened but I'm so grateful for our blessed outcome! I got his schedule last week and I see his principal put Jacob in with all his best friends in homeroom (poor teacher lol!) My emotions are so up n down lately im sure I sound like a whiney butt! I got so used to him being home, but hes ready to return to some normalcy and be with his friends and teammates at school. The school staff is beyond excited to have him back and his classmates are elated! Now for myself, I wanted to return to work but we decided to wait until at least the end of the year to make sure all is well with his future scans and whatnot. So I'm going back to my gym to start training again and I am dead set on getting the 2 horses legged up and hauling. Keep my mind busy and focused! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | want2chase3 - 2018-08-22 4:10 PM Here we are going to open house at the school tonight! Jacob has gotten the clearance from his dr to return to school. I feel like I should be more excited but in all honesty I feel like crying! Part of me is so happy for him but the other part is terrified. Weird huh? I know his immune system isn't where it should be and I'm counting on him getting sick pretty often. I talked with the principal and they are putting him on a special program where him being absent won't count against him regarding the states rules for attendance. He will have day long drs appointments monthly for a while too. Next Monday is going to be a tough day as I drop them ALL off for the first day of school. I know itll get easier it's just scary for this mom. I cant believe how quickly this all happened but I'm so grateful for our blessed outcome! I got his schedule last week and I see his principal put Jacob in with all his best friends in homeroom (poor teacher lol!) My emotions are so up n down lately im sure I sound like a whiney butt! I got so used to him being home, but hes ready to return to some normalcy and be with his friends and teammates at school. The school staff is beyond excited to have him back and his classmates are elated! Now for myself, I wanted to return to work but we decided to wait until at least the end of the year to make sure all is well with his future scans and whatnot. So I'm going back to my gym to start training again and I am dead set on getting the 2 horses legged up and hauling. Keep my mind busy and focused!
Aw heck .... you are just in "mommy mode" ..... of course, you will be worried and apprehensive! Cut yourself some slack .... Getting back to the gym and keeping yourself busy will be your best bet!!! |
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Location: Arkansas | NJJ - 2018-08-22 8:46 PM
want2chase3 - 2018-08-22 4:10 PM Here we are going to open house at the school tonight! Jacob has gotten the clearance from his dr to return to school. I feel like I should be more excited but in all honesty I feel like crying! Part of me is so happy for him but the other part is terrified. Weird huh? I know his immune system isn't where it should be and I'm counting on him getting sick pretty often. I talked with the principal and they are putting him on a special program where him being absent won't count against him regarding the states rules for attendance. He will have day long drs appointments monthly for a while too. Next Monday is going to be a tough day as I drop them ALL off for the first day of school. I know itll get easier it's just scary for this mom. I cant believe how quickly this all happened but I'm so grateful for our blessed outcome! I got his schedule last week and I see his principal put Jacob in with all his best friends in homeroom (poor teacher lol!) My emotions are so up n down lately im sure I sound like a whiney butt! I got so used to him being home, but hes ready to return to some normalcy and be with his friends and teammates at school. The school staff is beyond excited to have him back and his classmates are elated! Now for myself, I wanted to return to work but we decided to wait until at least the end of the year to make sure all is well with his future scans and whatnot. So I'm going back to my gym to start training again and I am dead set on getting the 2 horses legged up and hauling. Keep my mind busy and focused!
Aw heck .... you are just in "mommy mode" ..... of course, you will be worried and apprehensive! Cut yourself some slack .... Getting back to the gym and keeping yourself busy will be your best bet!!!
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| Update on Jacob. He has his 3 month ct scan yesterday and we just found out today there is no sign of any cancer in his body! Such amazing news! Now he is going to be able to get his port removed within the next few weeks! We are so excited and thankful! Glory be to God! Hes doing so amazing in school and is about to start playing basketball too, he will be good to go come next baseball season and he is also wanting to play football... my little warrior is unstoppable! Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2018-11-01 11:06 AM Update on Jacob. He has his 3 month ct scan yesterday and we just found out today there is no sign of any cancer in his body! Such amazing news! Now he is going to be able to get his port removed within the next few weeks! We are so excited and thankful! Glory be to God! Hes doing so amazing in school and is about to start playing basketball too, he will be good to go come next baseball season and he is also wanting to play football... my little warrior is unstoppable! Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes!
Great news, love hearing how hes jumping right back into the things he loves doing. You go Jacob |
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| NJJ - 2018-08-22 9:46 PM want2chase3 - 2018-08-22 4:10 PM Here we are going to open house at the school tonight! Jacob has gotten the clearance from his dr to return to school. I feel like I should be more excited but in all honesty I feel like crying! Part of me is so happy for him but the other part is terrified. Weird huh? I know his immune system isn't where it should be and I'm counting on him getting sick pretty often. I talked with the principal and they are putting him on a special program where him being absent won't count against him regarding the states rules for attendance. He will have day long drs appointments monthly for a while too. Next Monday is going to be a tough day as I drop them ALL off for the first day of school. I know itll get easier it's just scary for this mom. I cant believe how quickly this all happened but I'm so grateful for our blessed outcome! I got his schedule last week and I see his principal put Jacob in with all his best friends in homeroom (poor teacher lol!) My emotions are so up n down lately im sure I sound like a whiney butt! I got so used to him being home, but hes ready to return to some normalcy and be with his friends and teammates at school. The school staff is beyond excited to have him back and his classmates are elated! Now for myself, I wanted to return to work but we decided to wait until at least the end of the year to make sure all is well with his future scans and whatnot. So I'm going back to my gym to start training again and I am dead set on getting the 2 horses legged up and hauling. Keep my mind busy and focused! Aw heck .... you are just in "mommy mode" ..... of course, you will be worried and apprehensive! Cut yourself some slack .... Getting back to the gym and keeping yourself busy will be your best bet!!!
ditto god is the healer
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Location: Arkansas | I've thought about Jacob several times the last few weeks; so happy to read this wonderful update |
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| I just wanted to come update on Jacob. Hes doing amazing! Just finished up a season of basketball with his hometown team and now we are getting ready to start baseball with them! Hes so excited. Our ct scan is coming up soon but hes in excellent spirits and thriving! God is so good!
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2019-02-06 1:14 PM I just wanted to come update on Jacob. Hes doing amazing! Just finished up a season of basketball with his hometown team and now we are getting ready to start baseball with them! Hes so excited. Our ct scan is coming up soon but hes in excellent spirits and thriving! God is so good!
awww thanks for the udate and picture, hes such a cutie, give him a big ole hug for me PLEASE.... |
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Location: west of East Texas | This is awesome. So happy for Jacob. Thank you for the update. |
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| I couldn't be more proud or feel more blessed at this moment! Jacob and his teammates won their first baseball tournament of the year this weekend. They went 5-0 and played their little hearts out! Jacob's first game back too. He can barely keep a straight face right now, hes so happy!   |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2019-03-10 7:52 PM
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| Funny backstory on that bat... it was the ONLY bat they had that was considered "legal" for them to use, so they all had to share lol! Different divisions have different rules I guess.. even with 1 bat we still won! |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | want2chase3 - 2019-03-10 8:00 PM
Funny backstory on that bat... it was the ONLY bat they had that was considered "legal" for them to use, so they all had to share lol! Different divisions have different rules I guess.. even with 1 bat we still won!
Love the bat story  Those boys sure are a good looking bunch  |
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| A little update on Jacob, hes doing awesome! We are already coming up on the 1 year mark of when we had that amazing benefit for him. I cant believe how quickly time is flying by! Hes doing so well in school hes right on track to go onto the 5th grade. Teachers are so proud of him since he basically missed his entire 3rd grade year at school. I'm thrilled to report The Holland Hornets 10u baseball team is currently undefeated, they are playing so well and Jacob is right there like he never missed any time playing. Hes looking forward to playing football next, I'm not going to lie, I'm so nervous for him to play but hes insisting and his drs said he is good to go, no restrictions! His "little" bro, Colt, (my youngest son) had played pee wee football last year and learned so much and he turned out to be quite the player. Colt tells me not to worry because he will be out there with Jacob and he will make sure to protect him lol! Theyll get to play together on the same team this year. Heres a recent pic of my boys Colt & Jacob they were all happy because they had just gotten "really cool" haircuts yesterday lol!  |
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Location: Opelousas, LA | want2chase3 - 2019-03-10 8:00 PM
Funny backstory on that bat... it was the ONLY bat they had that was considered "legal" for them to use, so they all had to share lol! Different divisions have different rules I guess.. even with 1 bat we still won!
Unless you are a baseball mom, you will never know the struggle to find the "right" bat! So many rules and they all look the same to me, lol. Some are just as expensive as a really nice bit! |
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| Barnmom - 2019-04-14 4:36 PM
want2chase3 - 2019-03-10 8:00 PM
Funny backstory on that bat... it was the ONLY bat they had that was considered "legal" for them to use, so they all had to share lol! Different divisions have different rules I guess.. even with 1 bat we still won!
Unless you are a baseball mom, you will never know the struggle to find the "right" bat! So many rules and they all look the same to me, lol. Some are just as expensive as a really nice bit!
Oh Lord, I know! Now both my boys are playing baseball this year. No one knew anything about their "bat rule" not even the refs ... turns out the coach from the opposing team complained about our bats not being compliant lol! I dont understand but whatever... they still won lol! |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Great job, Team !!!! I have only one other thing to say....every time I see a pic of Jacob, I think that you are going to need a "special" bat to knock away all those girls that will be hanging around him .....  |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I dont know why, but every time I see a new picture of him I see a young boy thats going to be a First Responder when he growns up , like a Police Officer or a Fire Man, hes got that look to him 
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| NJJ - 2019-04-14 5:41 PM
Great job, Team !!!!
I have only one other thing to say....every time I see a pic of Jacob, I think that you are going to need a "special" bat to knock away all those girls that will be hanging around him .....
He actually has a very special gorgeous girlfriend at school. Hes had a major crush on her since 2nd grade lol! When he was able to return to school he didnt waste one moment of time and he locked it down haha! Asked her to be his girlfriend, of course she said yes! So innocent and adorable... I'm friends with her mom and we gush on them all the time, shes quite the little softball player and cheerleader cutie pie! They are really great friends. He carries her books for her in between classes and shes at all his games cheering him on. It's just too cute to stand! |
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