Update on my nephew

17 years ago

First of all I want to thank you all for the overwhelming prayers and special thoughts...this place is the greatest for good thoughts and caring!

He came through surgery but it's not good. They had to cut out a piece of his skull to get to the tumor. It was a tumor the size of a tennis ball they said. They couldn't replace it yet because of the swelling so they had to leave it exposed until they can go back in and cover it. Last night the doctor said if he made it through the surgery that he would most likely be paralized on his left side and quite possibly be blind. Well today he is awake and aware that everyone is there and where he is and why, so that's a good sign to me. He can see and he is trying to pull his tubes out. They are keeping him heavily sedated to keep him calm. He did tell his dad a few days ago when he was throwing up blood that if they find more cancer he doesn't want to fight it this time. When he had cancer in his leg he was in the hospital for 1 week out of every month for a year for treatments and sick the other three...he was in bad shape then. It was such a radical treatment and a lot for his body to take. My sister said they put him through some tests today and they think they saw a spot of his lung also, so now it's just a wait and see thing. At least he made it this far and is awake....much more than they thought last night. I know he's in bad shape and not out of the woods, but miracles do happen. Thanks for all of your continued prayers, I just know they are helping.

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lindyluwho
17 years ago
Thank you for the update. I'm glad he is doing better than expected. Miracles do happen and everyone at the KT is praying for one for Alan.

Linda
monica_pa Grieves
17 years ago
Continued prayers for him.
And he is able to communicate his wishes.
Prayers for strength for everyone.
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glenda_al
17 years ago
Prayers for Alan!
loggerbaby123
17 years ago
oh honey im so sorry for you i hate seeing people hurting. but maybe everyone should think about what he wants, poor kid jeeze, i know that sounded bad and i didnt mean it to, really i didnt. i dont know how youl all get through this but im praying for you and vent and talk all you want..heartfelt love and many hugs wen
grammahony
17 years ago
Miracles can and do happen. I'll continue prayers for him, the doctors, nurses, family and everyone involved.
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gardenspice
17 years ago
I'm sending best thoughts to your nephew and your entire family.
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
I'll continue to pray for your nephew and for comfort for him and wisdom for all concerned. I'm sorry he is going through so much. He is so young.

Linda
nodakgal
17 years ago
Praying harder for that miracle for Alan!!!
caroline94535
17 years ago
(((((Alan and Family)))))
angela_nor_calif
17 years ago
He made it through the first step - the surgery. That's great. Continuing to send good thoughts and prayers for him.
donna_oh
17 years ago
Continuing prayers for all of you!

Donna (^_^)
williamsburgjane
17 years ago
Thanks for taking time to send us an update. I am still sending my warmest thoughts for Alan and you, and your family.
pattico_gw
17 years ago
That does sound encouraging....I'm hoping that taking out the tumor will be the end of it....I sure hope he changes his mind about fighting it...He's so young and has a lot of life left to live. But I've not walked in his shoes....

I will keep praying for him too....

patti
patti43
17 years ago
More prayers for Alan--this time for strength.
Kathsgrdn
17 years ago
Continued prayers for him. So sad to have to go through all of that especially at such a young age.
tami_ohio
17 years ago
Vikki, I will continue my prayers for Alan and the rest of you.

Tami
mombondo
17 years ago
Prayers and hugs for Alan and his family!

What a traumatic surgery for him! Positive thoughts for a speedy recovery!
debnfla8b
17 years ago
Prayers for Allen and family!!!

Deb
alisande
17 years ago
I'm sorry that heÂand those who love himÂhave to go through this. Sending more prayers.
Granlan_TX
17 years ago
Oh my goodness, Vikki! Bless Alan; even tho I guess I'd fight cancer if it returned, I can clearly see why he feels the way he does.

Still keeping the special thoughts going for Alan, you and all of his family.
clubm
17 years ago
Sending positive thoughts and I'll continue to pray for your nephew.
anneliese_32
17 years ago
More prayers for Alan and family. A candle is still lit.
grittymitts
17 years ago
Like the others, I too am still praying for Alan, the whole family as well as Doctors and nurses who are caring for him.

The power of prayer is truly awesome.

God bless!
Suzi
FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
I am so sorry to see this, Vikki, and I hope his recovery and prognosis gets better as time goes by. Good luck to the whole family.
vannie
17 years ago
Prayers for the family and the doctors treating him. Give them knowledge and give y'all strength. Please keep us updated.
evatx
17 years ago
What a terrible thing for Alan and the family to endure! Please let them know that they're being thought of and are in many people's prayers.
dirt_yfingernails
17 years ago
That poor young man has been through so much. Prayers continue for his recovery. Hoping for miracles!
lydia1959
17 years ago
Continued prayers going out for him.
bigbaby
17 years ago
(((((Gwanny, Alan and Everyone)))))
hounds_x_two
17 years ago
Know that prayers and healing thoughts continue.

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