Lost for words

@kayrod2 (1304)
Australia
September 22, 2007 8:02am CST
A friend of mine is going through a really hard time at the moment. Her little girl has been admitted to hospital urgently, as her white bloodcells are high and her body isnt fighting off infection. She is only 2 1/2. They thought it was lymph nodes, but have ruled that out, but on monday they are are doing more tests, and they will also be checking for leukeimia. It is so hard to know what to say, in this situation. You can be their to listen, offer help, but you can see it is tearing them apart inside. I am praying everything will be alright, and they get good news.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
24 Sep 07
Sweetie I know I am a bit behind on this but I really hope that things are better and that the little one is back home please let me know the outcome of the tests They are in my thoughts hugs
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
24 Sep 07
Thanks Gabs. I will let you know. They had to go to a bigger hospital so the tests could be run, so just keeping our fingers crossed. Best wishes to you and thanks for your response
• United States
23 Sep 07
Tell your friend that I am thinking about them. I know what is like. I lost my brother a year ago, and I know what you all are going through. I have been there.
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
23 Sep 07
Thank you, and sorry to hear about your brother. Its a very hard time, as you know, but it has been great help talking on here and getting support. Thanks for your response, and best wishes to you, rogue
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
24 Sep 07
This happens to me too kay...either i can';t find the right words or they are just inadequate in most situations...like now. I've missed you thee last few days and wondered if everything is ok with you and the young one staying with you. If the little ones white blood cells are high it means she is bravely battling whatever is attacking her. It's really good if you are able to be there asnd offer any help needed, but I think parents really need to go through suffering when their children are ill. It's like energy that they are transferring to their little one. I hope everything is better by now, i'm a little behind, and I hope things are good with you too. Best wishes to you my friend .
@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
24 Sep 07
Thanks Tickle, I am alright. Just really busy with the little one (she is being a handfull) and getting the cafe ready. My friends little one has gone for more tests at a bigger hospital, as the one near us is only small, and hasnt got as many resources. Hopefully all will work out. Hope your keeping well, and everything is fine. Best wishes to you and thanks for your response
@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
24 Sep 07
All you can do is be there for your friends. Even if you say nothing and are just there to offer help or prayer, it is appreciated. I hope they find out what is going on. Poor baby! I know it has to be tearing them up inside and they have to be ok in front of their baby so they don't worry her so much. Oh, wow, what a situation. I will pray for this family and hopefully things will turn out to be ok for them.
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
24 Sep 07
Thanks mamasan, your prayers are appreciated. It has been very hard for them, and the other children. We areall hoping things will be all right, and work out for the best. Best wishes to you, and thanks for your response
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@fredgame (1260)
• China
26 Sep 07
i think with prayer of all the people of mylot God will heal her before a fault is found. God said where two or more are gathered and agree in my name there i am in their mist. GOD WILL hear our cry for the innocent girl and relieve her of her sufering. those of us far away, our support is prayer. halleluyah God heal this girl from all her sickness and she'll praise and glorify your name, in Jesus'name. Amen!
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
26 Sep 07
Thanks for your prayers, iam sure they will help. Best wishes to you, fred, and thanks for your response
@briarose (124)
• United States
23 Sep 07
I think you just did something wonderful by posting this because now there are more prayers coming her way. You are doing all you can and I assure you it is very appreciated. She will be in my prayers and please keep us updated. hugs Rose
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
23 Sep 07
Thanks for your kind words, rose. Just being there i think has been a big help, and an ear to listen. It has been great to get everyones encouragement and prayers. Im sure it is a positive for her. I will keep this updated. Thanks for your response, and best wishes
• United States
22 Sep 07
Im sorry to hear about your friends little girl. In situations like this it is very hard to know what to say. You always know that no matter what you say it wont make them feel better. Im sure you just being there for your friend will make her feel better that she has someone to lean on. I will keep the little girl in my thoughts and prayers.
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
23 Sep 07
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, nmh. It is so wonderful to hear from you all and get your support. I am just being there when needed, and offering any help. Best wishes to you, and thanks for your response
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
22 Sep 07
The best thing you can do for your friend at this point is just to be there for her. Let her do the talking and you just follow her lead.
@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
23 Sep 07
Thanks ctry, for your response. I am being there, and listening. Ive also offered any help if needed especially with the other kids. Best wishes to you
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
23 Sep 07
You've got someone else wishing the little girl well. If I think of anything healthwise or medically I'll post it. Do the doctors know what type of leukocytes are being over produced? If its just one it might be a common condition. For example basophils are for allergy infections and help with that condition. I do hope the tests can shed more light on this though.
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
23 Sep 07
Thank you programer for your wishes. I dont think they know what leukocytes are being over produced. Hopefully the tests they are going torun during the week will work it out. They will probably need to go to a bigger hospital though, as we only have limited resources here. Best wishes to you, and thanks for your response
@meaculpa (338)
• Philippines
22 Sep 07
You are a good friend kayrod2! Just for being there with your friend as she pass through those trials, having a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, praying for her, are already enough actions in which no words can ever be compared. She is blessed to have you as a friend. God bless you and your friend esp. her child.
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
23 Sep 07
Thanks meaculpa. Its a very hard time, and i just do what i can. It is great hearing from you all on here, it is a great help. Best wishesto you, and thanks for your response
• China
23 Sep 07
i'm sorry to hear that...but now i'm in the same situation as you.she is not only my teacher,but also my friend.and she got leukemia...i don't know what can i do except encourage...i feel so sad.she is a good teacher,and i love her.many students love her.we shouldn't cry ...we should brave...i belive god will bless them...
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@kayrod2 (1304)
• Australia
23 Sep 07
Thanks for your response, blue. Sorry tohear about your teacher. We just need to be there when needed, to offer a helping hand, to listen and be a friend. Hopefully all will work out for them both. Best wishes to you,