We have tried everything, but haven't been able to cure
Dashiell. CT scans this week showed more masses. We are trying a carcinoma-focused treatment, and should be able to tell in two weeks if it has had any effect.
There are other alternative options, but time is not on our side. Pam and I are making plans for the short and midterm, to explore and celebrate with the boys, together. We want to delight Dashiell and offer him as many experiences as he desires.
Our eleven year-old has figured it out. Laying with him last night as he gasped and quietly wept was as hard as anything I have ever done. Pam spoke quietly, from the heart, as much to me as to Orson, about finding peace and letting go of fear.
I can't put anything else into words. A coordination of events going back several years has led to to wonder about things I cannot fathom.
Pam asked her friends not to write or say that they are sorry, because we have been the luckiest people in the world to enjoy this boy's awe and wonderment for five years. Every day has been a miracle.
We thank you all, again, for the many kindnesses that you have shown us, and for the strength that you have loaned to us.
Complete thread:
- We have tried everything, but haven't been able to cure -
brionic,
2012-12-06, 10:08
- Prayers for all, Brian. He will be OK... - Boge Quinn, 2012-12-06, 10:19
- ... - Rob Leahy, 2012-12-06, 10:37
- You are strong and wonderful parents, and you are blessed to - cable, 2012-12-06, 11:12
- We have tried everything, but haven't been able to cure - Charles, 2012-12-06, 11:26
- Prayers continue.... nm - cubrock, 2012-12-06, 11:34
- We can do nothing else and so we pray... - Hobie, 2012-12-06, 11:48
- Prayers continue. - mcassill, 2012-12-06, 12:01
- Prayers most heartfelt for you all.... - John Meeker, 2012-12-06, 12:41
- We have tried everything, but haven't been able to cure - Caz, 2012-12-06, 14:08
- tears and prayers here - stonewalrus, 2012-12-06, 16:07
- I don't even know what to say other than I have prayed - Jhenry, 2012-12-06, 17:13
- still praying, Brian. God Bless - AkRay, 2012-12-06, 18:13
- I will pray for him and think of him often tommorow - Bob Hatfield, 2012-12-06, 18:29
- Prayer continues.... - Cherokee, 2012-12-06, 18:58
- Please remember that there are those on this board... -
Byron,
2012-12-06, 19:59
- Amen Byron - Mark Stevenson, 2012-12-06, 22:27
- +1 - Bob Hatfield, 2012-12-07, 03:58
- Praying for all of you. -
Jared,
2012-12-06, 20:48
- Praying for all of you. - BJ Snow, 2012-12-06, 21:37
- As Hobie said... -
Catoosa,
2012-12-06, 22:34
- Amen... - Hobie, 2012-12-07, 07:56
- We have tried everything, but haven't been able to cure - Murphy, 2012-12-06, 22:59
- Prayers contuall sent up. - Drago, 2012-12-07, 00:26
- Brian, You are in my thoughts. - TomC, 2012-12-07, 09:48
- Prayers continuing.... -
Brian A,
2012-12-07, 11:24
- Prayers continuing.... -
madbohemian,
2012-12-07, 11:51
- Prayers continuing.... - Ron Brown, 2012-12-07, 15:58
- Prayers continuing.... -
madbohemian,
2012-12-07, 11:51
- Brian, you and yours are in our prayers. - Todd Corder, 2012-12-07, 16:55
- We have tried everything, but haven't been able to cure - Gary G, 2012-12-09, 19:52
- Prayers continue Brian. - Wildcat, 2012-12-09, 21:07
- Will keep you all in our prayers. - Dave B, 2012-12-10, 13:22
- We have tried everything, but haven't been able to cure - Mike P, 2012-12-10, 13:42