tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post3887228645908519430..comments2023-11-24T03:11:03.331-06:00Comments on You Get What You Get: 5 Things Not to Say to the Parent of a Child With CancerWriterGrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311438803372879731noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-12897821915638456982014-02-19T00:52:48.821-06:002014-02-19T00:52:48.821-06:00My son has just finished his second round of chemo...My son has just finished his second round of chemo...I have to say that some of these things are what I felt. I believe in God, and I know He heals, but it isn't something He did. I've been a wreck a lot. That nagging question in the back of my mind "is this over yet". I took care of him for his first round, and my three grandkids. Dude, a person needs help! I agree, be specific in how you can help. Don't tell me it's going to be alright, I don't know that yet. He's my only child, and my heart breaks at how well he's handled this. Better than me. Don't give me statistics on survival, or treatments, or whatever. Pray for him, pray I don't lose my mind. Unless you've got a kid with cancer, you have no clue how I feel. This was a great blog, wish I had it at the beginning of this, people might have been helpful. But it's a great blog to help others. Thanks!Monua Caryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196537198391363273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-2552415540081556952013-12-12T12:16:43.507-06:002013-12-12T12:16:43.507-06:00Thanks, Chris, for your comment. I'll add the ...Thanks, Chris, for your comment. I'll add the book to my reading list. And yes, one day at a time is definitely the mantra!WriterGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311438803372879731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-28545898656013283842013-12-12T12:11:44.738-06:002013-12-12T12:11:44.738-06:00I do volunteer work for a children's oncology ...I do volunteer work for a children's oncology camp here in the states (which, by the way, if that's an option for you and yours I would strongly recommend) and as a result it's become kind of my unofficial job to know what to say to the parent of a child with cancer.<br /><br />So I'll tell you what I tell the other parents who're in your situation when I meet them: 25 years ago I was where your kid is right now.<br /><br />As my doctors used to tell me "take it one day at a time."<br /><br />Oh, and if I may suggest an addition to your reading list: The Emperor of All Maladies is a wonderfully informative work on the history of cancer and its treatment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474139606784306606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-21719992722815396172013-11-10T11:02:53.890-06:002013-11-10T11:02:53.890-06:00Anon -- that is a GREAT reply. I may have to steal...Anon -- that is a GREAT reply. I may have to steal it. :-)WriterGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311438803372879731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-59665169470658294842013-11-08T09:22:53.908-06:002013-11-08T09:22:53.908-06:00Thank you for this! My daughter was diagnosed with...Thank you for this! My daughter was diagnosed with ALL on December 14, 2012, the same day as the shooting at Sandy Hook, and yes, I did know I was luckier than all those parents, thank you very much. One man gave me the "God only gives you what you can handle line," and I responded with, "yes, but some people handle it by shooting kids in a school or jumping off a bridge." He hasn't spoken to me since!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-25780739561683603622013-10-09T10:03:38.106-05:002013-10-09T10:03:38.106-05:00I don't know what to say other than you're...I don't know what to say other than you're making a lot of lemonade out of the lemons life has given you.<br /><br />Take care. Hushaphonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442325871280048928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-68939211071967949202013-10-01T11:52:56.674-05:002013-10-01T11:52:56.674-05:00@Crystsal -- I LOVE YOUR BLOG. @Crystsal -- I LOVE YOUR BLOG. WriterGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311438803372879731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-64276660826944767462013-10-01T11:52:38.122-05:002013-10-01T11:52:38.122-05:00Thanks, Just! It makes us happy to know that you&#...Thanks, Just! It makes us happy to know that you're thinking of us. WriterGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311438803372879731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-62808754107412019862013-10-01T10:30:17.889-05:002013-10-01T10:30:17.889-05:00RIGHT.ON.RIGHT.ON.Crystal T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11975436998152162353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21565739.post-347712463872753992013-09-30T12:05:14.714-05:002013-09-30T12:05:14.714-05:00I wish Pampered Palates had a branch in Israel in ...I wish Pampered Palates had a branch in Israel in order to fill in one of your requests for food that you love. Now you know one of the reasons this business Is so fulfilling becausE we are able to provide exactly that service.<br />The best we can do is send HUGE virtual hugs, lots of love and continuous prayers.<br /><br />We love you!<br />"Just""Just Aunt Sharyn"noreply@blogger.com