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An update on Christopher
« on: Oct 2nd, 2003, 10:27am » |
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Here is an update from my sister on Christopher. For those of you following, I did skip posting the last two updates as from one day to the next we were never sure which direction things were going in. Got a little hairy there for awhile. So rather than overwhelm anyone with the roller coast ride of treatment and problems .. I skipped a few. Anyways, things have settled down now. Thank you for the cards he has received so far. He smiles with every one he recieves. I have to say though, that Jacks took the cake with the silver dollar ... and the saying about "never being broke". LOL.
Prayers are always welcome as we struggle through treatment.
His address again if you wish to send a card is:
Christopher Smith
1003 Dellville Road
Dunacnnon, PA 17020
> Dear Friends and Family,
>
> I thought I would write a non-crisis update for a change. Christopher
> has been home
> since Monday dinnertime. They ended up giving him some more blood
> products on Monday
> since his red blood cell count did not recover as quickly as they would
> have liked. He was
> glad to be home and to his couch bed in the living room. He's been
> sleeping upstairs (since his
> room is in the basement) to keep away from any molds and dust. He also
> can only do the stairs
> about twice a day before he feels exhausted. This is to be expected
> since he gets radiation every
> week day and fatigue is a common side effect.
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> He was able to go to youth group at church tonight and was surprised to
> see three friends who
> had shaved their heads to match his. His comment...."I have great
> friends!"
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> Today he had a CT scan to plot the rest of his radiation treatments.
> They are currently doing whole
> brain but will focus in on the biggest tumor in the following weeks. The
> appointment was for 2:00,
> after his 1:15 radiation session. They took him in at 4:20. He didn't
> once complain about it taking so
> long. Would you have done the same???? He teaches me daily about
> patience.
> Tomorrow is blood work, a check up by his oncologist and radiation. It
> seems that even when
> we are home we spend lots of time at the hospital. I am grateful that
> it is only 45 minutes away
> as many people travel 2 or 3 hours one way to get there.
>
> Please continue to pray for our whole family. An illness like this is
> incredibly draining on
> everyone. Any kinks in the fabric of your family are tested beyond
> measure. I thank God
> for those that have been specifically led to pray for different family
> members. We covet your
> love, support and mostly....prayers.
>
> Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
> patience, kindness, goodness,
> faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is
> no law.
>
> In His Steps,
> Chris, Maryann and family
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #1 on: Oct 2nd, 2003, 3:45pm » |
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Christopher's card is in the mail tomorrow. Sorry it took me so long to get my ass to the store.
Continued prayers and vibes going out....
Suzy
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #2 on: Oct 2nd, 2003, 4:16pm » |
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Thanks fer the addy Nan.......boy....what a kid....what an inspiration !!!!!! Pam that admires this guy a great deal
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #3 on: Oct 2nd, 2003, 5:34pm » |
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WOW.......here I came to have to hunt for an update and viola'.......you supplied dear!! Thanks a bunch!
Gee, tears well in my eyes as I read the courage of this wonderful boy. He could teach us all something!!
Chris' card is in the mail nancy, and I'm hoping he likes it when he gets it! As I mailed it I pictured him having it brought to him at the hospital from someone at home.....it makes me all the happier to know he'll be home to receive it!!
Please tell Maryann that my prayers are continuing and my thoughts are with them all. But, please, ALL OF YOU.........don't give up!!! WITHOUT HOPE THERE IS NOTHING.
Recently here, a very young father of two was told there was absolutely nothing they could do anymore for the cancer he has battled for the last year or so. He's SO young and so much to look forward to. WELL, to make a long story shorter.........last week I got word that TWO YES TWO of the tumors in his lungs are gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  tears of joy for him!!
He came to last week's high school football game wanting to "work" (volunteer) with us other parents......through it all he has maintained his job as well.......he decided to continue with treatments even though there was "supposedly" nothing they could do.
The good Lord up above saw fit to answer the tremendous outpouring of prayers. This news is such happiness to all who know him I'm sure.........
MY HOPE........is that REALLY soon, Christopher has some milestone news to share with us also!!!!!!!!!!!!
warm hugs, and continued thoughts and prayers
Love,
EDNA
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #4 on: Oct 2nd, 2003, 5:57pm » |
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What a strong young man... and so brave. Gods blessings to him and his family. Thanks for the update Ree
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #5 on: Oct 2nd, 2003, 6:13pm » |
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Thank you for the update on Christopher. I'm sure you've told him that we all think he is a young hero and we are very proud of him. He is an amazing young man.
Please tell him that if he needs another 'cluster buck' just give me a yell..... But I think that one is gonna do the trick.
We will continue the prayers and positive thought....
Hugs,
Jack 
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #6 on: Oct 3rd, 2003, 3:27am » |
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Many prayers going out for Christopher, know he will feel them. Children in pain breaks my heart, I will be praying along with everyone else for him and family.
God Bless,
Dave
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #7 on: Oct 3rd, 2003, 4:44am » |
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I'm sending vibes to Chris and I'm also sending a card today 2.
Wishing him & his family the best
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #8 on: Oct 3rd, 2003, 10:29am » |
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Many prayers and blessings to all of you, and Christopher and family. Ylenia
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #9 on: Oct 3rd, 2003, 6:39pm » |
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Thank You for the update.. I think about him and his family everyday...continued prayers for his speedy & complete recovery as well as strength & hope for the family...as well a special prayer for his wonderful aunt!
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #10 on: Oct 3rd, 2003, 6:55pm » |
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Thanks for the update.
Having to put up with stuff like this doesn't square with me and shouldn't with any being.
Both he and your family have a ton of support here. Wish we could do much more.
Charlie
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Re: An update on Christopher
« Reply #11 on: Oct 3rd, 2003, 9:29pm » |
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Nancy thanks for update. My prays are still coming!
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