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A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« on: Sep 17th, 2003, 7:35pm » |
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Thanks for all the prayers and support for my nephew Christopher. I visited him again today and he just amazes me wtih his smiles and resiliance. Wanted to share the update my sister sent out with all of you since we have received so many prayers from here. Thanks again.
Dear Friends and Family,
> It's 10:00 on Tuesday evening at Hershey Medical Center and Christopher is
into his 2nd dose of chemotherapy. So far, so good. No sickness whatsoever.
Keep up the anti-vomiting prayers. It makes a world of difference. His great
attitude continues even after finding out he gained 10 lbs. in one day! No
wonder his stomach felt bloated! And here everyone was willing to donate
some fat to his slight frame! Sorry
> We are blessed by all the visits, cards, gifts and especially prayer
support! Boy do we feel loved! Christopher will have 5 days total of
chemotherapy this week and next week start daily radiation treatments to his
brain. We covet
> your prayers for no negative effects on his brain. He's a smart kid
> and we'd like to keep it that way! The radiation will be for at least 4
to 5 weeks to start. Anyone who would like to spend time with this
> incredible young man can sign up as his personal chauffeur for one of
> his visits. Even though I love him to pieces I'm willing to share (You
Can contact Kim if you would be willing to help. She will be the
scheduler.)
> The doctors expect some quick results to the treatment. We are
waiting on God to do His will.
> Special prayer requests would be that Katie and Adam who are
somewhat "on their own" this week would be able to keep up with their
> school work. Also that God would meet their needs during this ordeal.
> Also pray for Chris who needs to hold down the fort while I play Florence
Nightingale to Christopher.
> I continue to be amazed at how God's presence is overwhelmingly evident
> in our hour of need.
> Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything (even cancer)
> by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made
known to God; AND THE PEACE OF GOD THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING, WILL GUARD
YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS.
>
> In His Steps,
> Chris, Maryann and family
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #1 on: Sep 17th, 2003, 8:06pm » |
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Hey Nan,
Kids - We could all learn a ting or two from em, no? I'd say they prioritize betta than us***
Please let Maryann know we are here for the long haul in any way we can be.
Love Ya,
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #2 on: Sep 17th, 2003, 8:21pm » |
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nancy, thanks a whole big bunch for the post from maryann
To her, the family and especially Christopher, continued prayers and hope that this journey they are going through as a family may be guided by the one all knowing.
Bless you all, and may God keep you close in your time of need.
EDNA
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #3 on: Sep 18th, 2003, 7:49am » |
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Our thought and prayers go out to you all!!!
Hershey Medical Center is a great place !!
My grandson was born there 10/3/03 at less than 2 lbs he spent 2 1/2 months there!
He will soon be 1 year old - and over 20 lbs
The Ronold McDonold House Is also great!
We are Praying for you Christopher!
By the way my Grandsons name is Christain
Gods speed Tim & Robin W
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #4 on: Sep 18th, 2003, 5:27pm » |
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #5 on: Sep 18th, 2003, 6:44pm » |
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No child should suffer like that... prayers and thoughts to your family... sincerely Ree
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #6 on: Sep 19th, 2003, 7:14am » |
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Hey Guys,
I bet that Chris would get a bunch of cards, etc... if we had an address.
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #7 on: Sep 19th, 2003, 7:28am » |
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Nan, our prayers have NEVER... NEVER stopped for Chris, you and your family…
God Bless Chris and you all.
Thinking of you, Zaira
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #8 on: Sep 19th, 2003, 9:58am » |
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I am going to give you guys his home adress as the plan was that he should come home Saturday and then not return to the hospital for 3 weeks. They were calling the brain surgeon back in ... and plans might change .... but his brother/sister/dad can bring the cards to the hospital if that's where he is.
Christopher Smith
1003 Dellville Road
Duncannon, PA 17020
Put "clusterbud" under your name ........... he knows all about clusterbuds so he will know who you guys are even if he doesn't recognize the name !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for all the support you have given !!!!!!!! I appreciate it more than you know.
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #9 on: Sep 19th, 2003, 12:38pm » |
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Thanks for the Update Nan,
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #10 on: Sep 19th, 2003, 12:42pm » |
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Nancy as you know your in my prayers daily and so is Chris and his family.....Love ya loads
Cathy
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #11 on: Sep 19th, 2003, 4:48pm » |
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Thanks for the update, Nancy......
OK Gang....let's flood this young man with cards and letters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: Sep 19th, 2003, 5:17pm » |
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Absolutely Jackie!
I'm on my way to the store now for a card. Hey guys? DON'T LET ME BE THE FIRST TO GET A CARD TO THIS YOUNG HERO. Let's cover him up!
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #13 on: Sep 19th, 2003, 5:27pm » |
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Good for you, Mike....
If your card beats mine it's the mailmans fault....... ;D
I think we're on a roll here!!!!!! Let's go gang!!!!!!!
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #14 on: Sep 20th, 2003, 9:42am » |
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I'm bumping this thread to the top for a GREAT cause.
Little help from the group?
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #15 on: Sep 20th, 2003, 6:31pm » |
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #16 on: Sep 20th, 2003, 9:37pm » |
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I think everyone that wanted to has gotten the address. I appreciate the bumps though.
Here is another email from my sister about Chris. If ya want me to keep this to private email I can certainly do that ... just PM me and let me know. Otherwise, through thick and thin .... I'm sharing it with my extended family.
Dear Friends and Family,
Well the first chemotherapy treatment is over and we are back on the farm. Actually I'm writing this from my sister Nancy's house as due to the storms we have no electric or water for 3 more days (so they say.)
Things like that seem a minor inconvenience, I wonder why
Christopher did not get sick ONCE during his treatments! I was more than pleasantly surprised and of course attribute it to answered prayer. The steroids have been increased due to some more pressure in the brain. This is not necessarily a negative as the chemo has probably aggravated the tumors. Steroids can have numerous effects on people, the one
focusing in on Christopher---extreme emotional fluctuations. One minute he's laughing, the next crying. This is unnerving for someone as steady as him. I'm trying to keep my funnies limited as it can start the roller coaster. I've told him with the water weight gain and the mood swings he can better appreciate his mother and other PMS women. That got me one of his winning smiles. This would be the next prayer focus as it's hard to be around
anyone when you feel so out of control. It's especially hard to be around friends his age
which he needs the support from.
He also started radiation treatments early. He's had two so far and that seems to be going well. All the people at the hospital are friendly and very professional. Of course with me in tow checking on everything they know they better give him their best!
I am working on the schedule for the radiation treatments. They will be daily at 1:15 p.m.
at Hershey Med. for the next 5 weeks to start. The first 12 will be total brain and then they will work on some specific tumors.
He has also started some physical therapy to his right hand. It is difficult to do as his hand tires so easily and he wants to do it perfect the first time. Pray that he will have no permanent damage to his hand.
So now it's back to normal. Ha. ha. Christopher will probably get very tired over the next 2 weeks due to low blood counts. While he is convalescing at home, I will try to attend to
the rest of the family. Keep praying for all of us and thanks for all your love and support.
DOCTORS ORDERS: Please do not come to see Chris if you have any type of illness (even a little cold or sore throat.) Also if you have been in contact with any type of chicken pox, mumps or other contagious diseases.
Also please call ahead. We love company but sometimes Chris is just not up for visitors.
This goes for when we are at the hospital also. He slept through a bunch of friends the other day. (Sorry, at this point naps are essential to good health!)
It is not on our own that we can live above the circumstances. It is because
"We can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens us."
In His Steps, Chris, Maryann and family
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #17 on: Sep 21st, 2003, 3:49am » |
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Some good news anyway.
Know that we're all pulling for him.
You're all doing a great job and you have more vibes than you know.
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #18 on: Sep 21st, 2003, 6:07pm » |
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Nancy,
I've added the suggestions for extra prayers to my daily prayer list. Thank you for the updates & his address. You are a very special lady.
Hugs, Kate
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« Reply #19 on: Sep 21st, 2003, 6:19pm » |
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Just wrote down the addy, super duper clusterbud card going out tommorrow morning
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« Reply #20 on: Sep 21st, 2003, 11:03pm » |
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #21 on: Sep 23rd, 2003, 4:07pm » |
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Darn that bump in the road, but wanted to make sure everyone who wants to gets Christopher's address to mail him a card.
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Re: A thanks and a note from Christopher's mom
« Reply #22 on: Sep 23rd, 2003, 7:31pm » |
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Hey Chuck:
What bump?
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« Reply #23 on: Sep 23rd, 2003, 8:28pm » |
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Christopher and family...people all over the world are thinking of you, following your progress and praying for return to health.
You are (from what your Aunt Nan tells me) an intelligent, resilient young man with an amazing supply of humor, faith and spirit.
I look forward to meeting you one day, and shaking the hand of such an incredible young man.
Be well,Chris
Sign me, just another fan,
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« Reply #24 on: Sep 23rd, 2003, 8:31pm » |
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Got my card in the truck...going out tommorrow...I know I said I would do it earlier.....sue me ;D
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