Only Child...and she's dying of Leukemia,..a sad story :(
By Jane
@jaiho2009 (39142)
Philippines
March 2, 2010 7:49pm CST
hello dear friends,mylotters,dear bhai/s,sister/s,
My neighbor is having a garage sale in front their house.
I thought they were going somewhere or abroad the reason why they are disposing their belongings.
Without any knowledge,i was too innocent to ask the mother "why selling those things,going abroad?"
Gosh,i never meant to hurt her...suddenly she was in tears and says..
"my daughter is suffering from LEUKEMIA"
The daughter is an only child,a 17 year old pretty young lass and on her first year on college.
She was diagnosed with leukemia and now having chemotheraphy.
The doctors is giving them the 30-70 chances since the illness is on full stage already.
The parents were selling all whatever they can sell just to prolong the medication process.
Yes,only to prolong and sustain the expenses(not the life anymore)
The daughter is given only months to live.
Would you do the same thing dear friends?...would you go to the extent of losing all your property...when you know you will also losing your daughter?
That,no matter how you will provide and raise money,it will not prolong her life anymore.
I knew this is a hard decision and situation...if ever,i will do the same.
What's the use of those material things anymore when,my daughter whom we want to offer those things is now dying?
Really sad...very sad...
Share your views and comments dear friends
The daughter is an only child,a 17 year old pretty young lass and on her first year on college.
She was diagnosed with leukemia and now having chemotheraphy.
The doctors is giving them the 30-70 chances since the illness is on full stage already.
The parents were selling all whatever they can sell just to prolong the medication process.
Yes,only to prolong and sustain the expenses(not the life anymore)
The daughter is given only months to live.
Would you do the same thing dear friends?...would you go to the extent of losing all your property...when you know you will also losing your daughter?
That,no matter how you will provide and raise money,it will not prolong her life anymore.
I knew this is a hard decision and situation...if ever,i will do the same.
What's the use of those material things anymore when,my daughter whom we want to offer those things is now dying?
Really sad...very sad...
Share your views and comments dear friends3 people like this
15 responses
@getbiswa2000 (5545)
• India
3 Mar 10
Hello,
I am really moved by what you said. I really don't know what to say. A child, so young shouldn't suffer like this. I know now why they propose a thorough medical check up before marriage. Leukemia often has genetic cause. A child who is dying is the worst thing to see in one's life. As her parents what they have done is the best thing they could do. This is the irony of human life. I know its gonna end someday, still we can't help trying to keep our near ones close to us. We really can't afford to loose them. To be perfectly honest, there is no meaning in living if you don't have someone to care for. This is the reason why most parents try to support their children to their last resort.
The same thing applies to God. No matter how wrong we are, we always find love and forgiveness from him. He is the one who stays with us till the end. He is the sole person who loves us beyond all expectations. Like sincere parents he relieves us from our agony and forgives our sins. I think we should surrender ourselves to God and have this faith that whatever he does will somehow benefit us in long run. Some people die young, may be because they are the most beloved children of God. They come in this world just to teach us love and to strengthen our beliefs. They are the real messiahs.
God bless you
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
4 Mar 10
hello friend,
There is always a purpose for everything.
God knows what is better for us.
God has all the good reason why He let that happens to the parents,and He will took the young girl at young age.
Sometimes,we can't accept things easily,and even asks the Lord about it.
Some trials makes a person become more stronger or,made a person weaker,depending on how they look and take it.
All we need is to trust God and surrender everything to Him,for we never own anything in this world.
Even our life is just a temporary gift from God.
We must be thankful that,even how short or how long we live,we are given the chance to experience the life that we had now.
The parents may find it hard to accept this early,but,let's hope and pray they can get over with it soon.
And that,they will also look at the more positive side of this trial.
It's hard to judge and describe what pain they were suffering right now.
Let God blessed them with understanding and faith in Him.
thanks for your response dear 
@climber7565 (2579)
• United States
8 Mar 10
oh yes that is a sad story, and I understand there is not much you could have said other then to help and buy as much as you can or help raise fund, grant those people their wish. I guess I would be doing as much as I could for my children too, and its a hard situation to think about.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
hello friend,
How i wish i could help them to ease some pain and burden that they were feeling at this moment.
There is so much to say,but the literal pain that they are suffering,we can never imagine about it.
Sometimes,i hug and tight holding hands will let them feel how much we care and how we want to let them feel that we are always there.
Thanks for your response and have a good day always dear
@tabbycat (29)
•
3 Mar 10
I can feel the tears in my eyes as I read through your sad, sad story and my heart goes out to your neighbour and her daughter. It must also be a very difficult time for people like you who know the family.
I cannot think of any pain more unbearable than that of losing your child, and if I was in your neighbour's shoes I would do exactly the same as she is. What are material possessions when compared to the life of your precious child?
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
4 Mar 10
hello tabby,
My neighbors were peaceful people.
Just living on their simple big house just four of them,the family and a housemaid.
This news really shocked us,esp when we visit the young lady.
Actually,this morning i just drop to her private room at the hospital.
There she is,smiling and i can see the acceptance in her eyes.
(my heart is torn into pieces with the sight)
She seems very contented now,i can't see any regret on her eyes.
Even when i speak with her,she says her thanks to me and to our neighbors.
I tried to hide my tears,i don't want to spoiled the courage in her.
But when i close the door behind her...i was in tears and i even sit for a while and let my emotion filled the silent aisle of the hospital.
It's really hard to accept that,the people around us,that we have mingled for sometimes will soon leave us.
Thanks for your response and your sympathy dear
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She seems very contented now,i can't see any regret on her eyes.
Even when i speak with her,she says her thanks to me and to our neighbors.
I tried to hide my tears,i don't want to spoiled the courage in her.
But when i close the door behind her...i was in tears and i even sit for a while and let my emotion filled the silent aisle of the hospital.
It's really hard to accept that,the people around us,that we have mingled for sometimes will soon leave us.
Thanks for your response and your sympathy dear @laura_lmaxi (678)
• United States
4 Mar 10
That is such a sad situation, and I can tell you that from my own experience, I am a leukemia survivor, I was lucky enough that they got it on time, but it is a very debilitating and sad disease, I was only 24 years old when that happen, this was 4 years ago, I had to go through a bone narrow transplant, fortunately I survive, but I was stupid enough to don't tell my family, because I didn't wanted them to worry, but that was wrong, because that is a disease where you need to support of everybody, that time my poor boyfriend had to deal with my illness, and I have to say that he did everything for me, but if she would have been my child I would do anything in my power to make her last days better, and more comfortable.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
hello laura,
Your story is very inspirational..i would tell my friend/neighbor about your story.
This could help them to feel some hope...(i am hoping)
Yes,we should tell our family at the first preliminary stage...
I guess my neighbors daughter did not tell her parents regarding what she's feeling before she was diagnosed with the illness.
I guess the girl just ignore her health and thought it's just normal or some simple kind of health issues,that she never care to tell her parents ,not to make them worry too.
You are too lucky to have a family and a boyfriend who never leaves you,but indeed stays with you throughout the battle.
Thanks for your response dear and have a good day always
@takeshiboy (178)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
The story is truly sad. I don't have connection with them but I really hurt for the sufferings of her daughter because of leukemia. I believe that science and medicine has limitations but the hands of God has no limitations. Continuous prayer will be the best medicine for her daughter. Still hoping and believing to Creator is the only way to save the life of her daughter. Always remember the incredible faith of Job.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
hello takeshi,
I always believe in God my friend.
I know the story of Job...and yes,it is all about faith.
I hope the couple could have same faith like Job.
Prayer can move mountain...let's just hope for the best.
Thanks for your response and have a good day always
@fred11 (62)
•
4 Mar 10
sorry to hear about that but have you ever tried alternative medicine. Like her in the philippines there is something called the ceragem tried it and it has a lot of people top prove of it's benifits i would like for you to try it it might work wonders for you one and only daughter. I will pray that she get out of it and be well again God be with you
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
hello fred,
I haven't asked my neighbor if they ever tried alternative medicines.
I also had faith with alternative med...since our body is an organic one,i mostly preferred organic and natural substances.
thanks for reminding me this,i will asks my neighbor about this and would suggest if they haven't tried.
Have a good day always
@leeoz22 (183)
• Australia
3 Mar 10
Yes jaiho I would do anything for my child...even if it didnt keep them alive and with us in the end. I would put my child before anything in this world. I am so sorry these people are going through this. I have a friend who's nine year old has been fighting Leukemia since she was three. She is finally in remission and doing pretty good. I would put my child's life before my own. You would always be able to rebuild your own life.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
4 Mar 10
hello leeo,
Our love ones is our priority always.
We will do everything to save them,to give our best to help them.
It's very hard for us to see our love ones suffering in pain.
This is one kind of trial that,sometimes would really test our faith.
Every parents will give everything to their kids...even our life if possibly we will offer in ex-change for our child.
Thanks for your response and have a good day always
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
3 Mar 10
of course, if i am in the same situation, i will also do the same. it doesn't matter if i lose everything but not the life of my only child. yes we know that she has so little time left, so we will make everything to make her last days wonderful.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
4 Mar 10
hello neil,
Precisely,we can afford to loose every material things we have,but not our loved ones.
We can make the impossible possible when it comes to life matter.
I am so sad that,it happens to the couple...with their only child
@veejay19 (3589)
• India
3 Mar 10
So sorry to hear about your neighbour`s daughter that she is having blood cancer and that she has only a few months to live.There is nothing one can do for her but pray that when the end comes it should be swift and painless.One cannot find fault with her parents too since being their child they will do anything to see that she gets cured. One can always recover material goods but life is precious even though knowing fully well that it is a losing battle. One can only give moral support to them and pray to God to give them and their daughter mental strength to bear whatever has to happen.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
hello veejay,
Yes dear,no material things could ever save our loved ones.
We can still find and produce whatever material things we ever lost,but not life.
The parents were suffering with too much pain.
Just to think,they're waiting for the time their only child will leave them,tormented them.
The pain and anguish...the failure to save their child...
We can always pray for a miracle to happen,everybody hope and wish for it.
And there is no power greater than prayer.
Thanks for your response and have a good day always
@churchill1980 (764)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
whew!that must be very hard. being a mother myself, i would give up everything that i have for my daughter to stay longer. i know, sometimes we have to be practical, but there is no greater pain for a mother than to see her child dying.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
Hello churchill,
Precisely dear,there is no one who suffers the greatest pain but the mother.
It would be very painful for the parents...much with the mother who brought life to her daughter.
And watching her dying and the mother can't do anything to save her daughter add more pain and suffering.
I could feel the anguish...what more with the real mother...how devastating.
Thanks for your response and have a good day always
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
3 Mar 10
Aww. Thats so sad. I am terribly sorry. have you enquired whether she would be cured of she gets proper medications?
I recently came to know that one of my cousin brother has recently been diagonised by cancer. He is just around 40 or something.
To answer your question, no material thing is more precious than a loved one's life. I pray for her.
Bodhi
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
4 Mar 10
hello dear bhai,
It's really sad when someone we love suffers and we can't do anything to help them ease the pain.
The daughter is an only child...and i couldn't just imagine what will ever happen to the parents when she's gone.
You are right there my brother,no material things could be compared to our loved ones.
Let's pray for your cousin's brother too.
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
3 Mar 10
Since its there only child I would give up all my material stuff to make the money and do whatever it may take to prolong her life. Even knowing that she may have only a few more months to live I would feel guility if I didn't to all that I could. This is a very sad story and goes to show how horrible the health care system is when a family has to sell everything for medical treatment.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
hello lelin,
The family had heath care,but with the kind of medication and also,they had their daughter confined to the best hospital in the city,or i could say,the best in our country.
So,they really need a big amount of money to sustain all the medication.(health care's not enough to accommodate all the expenses)
They are even planning to sell the house soon after their daughter left(gosh...i can't bear such pain)
thanks for being the first respondent my friend ...
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
4 Mar 10
hello dear,
it's really hard to say what pain and how much they were suffering right now.
The only thing we can do is to help them pray,that,they will be blessed with an understanding.
That this trial will make them even stronger and hold on to God.
Trials were given to make a better and a stronger person...
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
so sad sis,
this is really awful, anything to save your child. you and i and all pinoy lotters should pray for this person's recovery. 
. i believe prayer is the strongest tool in healing.@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
hello Letran,
Good to see you my dear brother.
Yah,prayers were so powerful...i always believed in prayers.
I am not doubting about it...but on this situation...it would be miracle if the girl survives for another month.
She's not even allowed to go out,all her life were now spent at the hospital.
Her health is really deteriorating
I never doubted God's will and the power of prayer...let's do it then...
I never doubted God's will and the power of prayer...let's do it then...
@khairielezranee (26)
• Malaysia
3 Mar 10
hello jaiho...
im feel sad to hear that..
may god bless ur child..
