OT:Prayer request

[lisaross]

So So Sorry for their loss prayers to the family and ur son - it must be Very hard on him!!!!

Just wanted to ask for prayers for the family of my 8 year old sons best friend. On Monday his BFF lost his 4 year battle with Neuroblastoma, he had just turned 8 on Valentines day.
I realize this is off topic but there are so many people on the dis and this family can use all the prayers they can get to get thru these next few weeks. The funeral was today so they have been busy with arrangements and family from out of town but next week when every one goes home and there time is not consumed with doctors visits and meds it's gonna hit them hard. Thank you.

 

[lisam427]

just said a prayer for both your family and theirs!!

 

[pixie921]

I'm so sorry ... how heartbreaking. Prayers for comfort and strength being said for his family and yours.

 

[Krischaser]

Sending many thoughts and prayers

 

[Tinker Pam]

Thanks everyone for the prayers for Zacks family and for my DS.

 

[funforfive]

My nephew lost his battle with neuroblastoma 6 years ago this 4/21...I often say that if we could get past our human emotions we would be excited for their heavenly birthdays

Prayers said for their loss...

 

[saverj]

Will pray for his family to rest in the peace, comfort, and strength of Jesus Christ!

 

[it's kelly]

My nephew lost his battle with neuroblastoma 6 years ago this 4/21...I often say that if we could get past our human emotions we would be excited for their heavenly birthdays

Prayers said for their loss...

I will keep your family in my thoughts as his Angel*versary approaches.

 

[Muushka]

OP, my heart goes out to your son. As a child, I lost a classmate in second grade to leukemia. He was the best kid in the class. To this day I still remember him fondly and wish that his parents knew the impact that their son had on myself and others in the class.
I have remembered Paul for close to 50 years.

 

[Tinker Pam]

I think once we get over the initial process we will be able to celebrate his heavenly birthday. Zack had a very strong faith and when asked where Jesus lived he would point to his chest and say in his heart.
I'm very sorry for your loss also, until 4 years ago I had never heard of neuroblastoma but Zacky changed all that. He was a fighter who had such courage.

My nephew lost his battle with neuroblastoma 6 years ago this 4/21...I often say that if we could get past our human emotions we would be excited for their heavenly birthdays

Prayers said for their loss...

 

[Cdn Gal]

done!

 

[Tinker Pam]

Thank you. Paul must have been quiet like Zack. Zack was the best, friendliest kid in the class. Zack's parents have asked that my son remain in contact with them, they were 2 peas in a pod.

OP, my heart goes out to your son. As a child, I lost a classmate in second grade to leukemia. He was the best kid in the class. To this day I still remember him fondly and wish that his parents knew the impact that their son had on myself and others in the class.
I have remembered Paul for close to 50 years.

 

[Kit'smommy]

How sad. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Muushka]

Thank you. Paul must have been quiet like Zack. Zack was the best, friendliest kid in the class. Zack's parents have asked that my son remain in contact with them, they were 2 peas in a pod.

Yes, Paul was a quiet kid. It was like he knew something that the rest of us didn't know (which, in fact, was true).
A gentle spirit.

I hope that your son is able to remain in contact with Zack's parents. I imagine it would be healing for all of them.

Zack had a very strong faith and when asked where Jesus lived he would point to his chest and say in his heart.

Music to my ears......

 

[DVCBELLE]

Thank you. Paul must have been quiet like Zack. Zack was the best, friendliest kid in the class. Zack's parents have asked that my son remain in contact with them, they were 2 peas in a pod.

When I was 19, my parent's best friend's 17 yo daughter who was like a sister to me died in a car accident. Her mom has told us so many times how comforting it was that her friends stayed in touch with her. She went to their graduations, weddings and baby showers, etc and although she said it was on one hand painful it was nice that losing her DD didn't mean losing her friends.

She also has told us to never worry about bringing DD up in conversation b/c it isn't like she ever forgets about her or that she isn't on her mind so it is nice to hear that other's think about her as well.

So many people are afraid to talk about someone and stir up painful memories but in reality -they really want to celebrate the life - let your son know that he should talk about his friend and visit his mom. He will ALWAYS bring joy to her as he will remind her of her angel!

And if you are close to the mom, once things settle down, invite her to lunch and sit and talk about all the silly things your sons used to do together - it will make her heart smile. And don't be afraid to call her and let her know if you thought about a cute story about him - she will be happy that you thought of him. My mom's BFF said the worst was once all the chaos settled down and once people stopped calling. It never bothered her to get a random phone call - it helped her to know we had not forgotten her. I still to this day (18 years later) let her know when I am thinking about her!

Your son and Zachary and his family are all in prayers. 8 years old is too young to have deal with something like this!

 

[Tinker Pam]

When I was 19, my parent's best friend's 17 yo daughter who was like a sister to me died in a car accident. Her mom has told us so many times how comforting it was that her friends stayed in touch with her. She went to their graduations, weddings and baby showers, etc and although she said it was on one hand painful it was nice that losing her DD didn't mean losing her friends.

She also has told us to never worry about bringing DD up in conversation b/c it isn't like she ever forgets about her or that she isn't on her mind so it is nice to hear that other's think about her as well.

So many people are afraid to talk about someone and stir up painful memories but in reality -they really want to celebrate the life - let your son know that he should talk about his friend and visit his mom. He will ALWAYS bring joy to her as he will remind her of her angel!

And if you are close to the mom, once things settle down, invite her to lunch and sit and talk about all the silly things your sons used to do together - it will make her heart smile. And don't be afraid to call her and let her know if you thought about a cute story about him - she will be happy that you thought of him. My mom's BFF said the worst was once all the chaos settled down and once people stopped calling. It never bothered her to get a random phone call - it helped her to know we had not forgotten her. I still to this day (18 years later) let her know when I am thinking about her!

Your son and Zachary and his family are all in prayers. 8 years old is too young to have deal with something like this!

Thank you, it is way to young. I think that may be why him and Zack were so close we both moved into the neighboorhood within a few weeks of each other and Zack was there for my son thru some very tough times (we had moved after finding out my husband has a terminal heart condition and there is nothing that can be done for him and withing a few months of moving we were at my in-laws house for my father inlaws birthday when my Father in law had a massive heart and passed away (my son was there and saw him collapse and me start CPR before my DD was able to get him out of the house) so Zack was there and helped him thru all this and a month later Zack was diagnosed. We took dinner over this week, and plan on doing it again next week just so they know we are still here and haven't forgotten them.
Zack loved Halloween and the Haunted House in our area- my son was always to afraid but when we were at Zacks, my DS and Zacks mom made plans to go to the haunted house together for zack.

 

[Tinker Pam]

We had to put our kitty to sleep today. Keanu looked up and asked Zach if he would take care of him in heaven for him.

 

[DVCBELLE]

We had to put our kitty to sleep today. Keanu looked up and asked Zach if he would take care of him in heaven for him.

Your poor little guy has been through a lot this month!

I think it is nice for him to think of them together. Might make him feel a little better.

Have you taken him out for a fun day yet? I think he has definitely earned a day of total indulgence where he can just forget everything. I know that he won't really forget but he does need to know that he can laugh and have a totally fun day again!

 

[Muushka]

We had to put our kitty to sleep today. Keanu looked up and asked Zach if he would take care of him in heaven for him.

Sometimes things so bad happen all at once. And to such a young guy. Please give your Keanu a hug from someone whom he has never met, but feels his pain.

 

[Deesknee]

prayers.