Members Kevman Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Harmony Central Electric Guitar Forum, As many of you may know my oldest son who is 16 is also a forum member. "Dustball". He does not post too much but lurks here quite a bit. On Wednesday of last week he started to complain of pain in his abdomen. Thursday we took him to the pediatrician who said that we needed to bring him to the ER. We did. The ER told us that he needed to be admitted. He was.Test after test was performed. Poor dude looks like a pin cushion. After 2 days in the Hospital the specialists conferred and decided that he should be transferred to the childrens hospital in Newark where they have an excellent pediatric ICU. Dustins has a super enlarged spleen that has grown so rapidly that it is not getting a sufficient blood supply. Feels like having a charlie horse in an internal organ. This spleen enlargement is a result of his body having 4x the normal amount of white blood cells. Not good. Some of these cells are abnormal or immature. This means my boy has cancer of his blood.. Lukemia..They are doing a bone marrow extraction to test what type of lukemia we are going to have to deal with, Acute or chronic. Either is treatable and either way we will stay as positive as we can. He is sleeping now that they have him on a morphine drip for all the internal pain (first time he has really been able to for days). He has been unable to take full breaths due to his spleen bumping into his diaphram and creating all kinds of pain. This means he has to get extra O2 he hates the tubes in his nose. The iPOD has been a cool thing to have. He can still listen to his tunes and he enjoys it especially right after his pain meds. I just was hoping that maybe I could get a little something from you folks in the way of mojo,strength, prayers whatever you can do. I'm a total wreck. This is my buddy. My jam friend, my first son. I have to stay positive for him. Peace out yall. Send some love to Newark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 man that sucks - major prayerage goes out to the kid and your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PolyFmorf Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 My heart goes out to you and your family ALL the MOJO I can muster is being sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Dustball......awww {censored} man that sucks. Tell him we're pulling for him!!! Mojo sent, apply immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members yjsays Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 make sure you get an accurate diaognosis. my good friend has cancer too but they couldn't figure out what type of cancer it was for the longest time. anyway, may God be with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AshboneWish Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Being a father, I cant even comprehend how you must be feeling right now.My thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willash Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 man that is so unfair major MOJO n Prayers sent to your son and all your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IdaCrue Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 That is a terrible thing to happen to your son. I am sending a special prayer your way my friend. Please keep us informed of his progress. All my best to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChrisGansz Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 bump for dustball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mattoverb Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Prayers for your family:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Schleuter Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Best of luck to your son and the rest of your family, you all will be in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JWS Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 All our prayers to Dustbin, you and your family. Mojo is sent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fireproof Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Wow - I can't even imagine going through that with one of my 2 girls. Will definitely keep you in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxhollow Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 {censored}ing cancer took my mom and it breaks my heart to hear about your son.....My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong for your son and help him fight. As you mentioned there is treatment and a light at the end of the tunnel, it's just a shame that your son and family have to go through this. Godspeed Kevman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRPool Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Kevman, our prayers go up for Dustball, you and your entire family. As adults we can bear quite a bit, but when it's our kids it can be almost be too much. I'll be praying that you've got someone to go to close by that you can really lean on. Be strong man, God's with you every moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Originally posted by Fireproof Wow - I can't even imagine going through that with one of my 2 girls.Will definitely keep you in our prayers. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Splendor Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Wow Kevman, I can't imagine what you're going through. It's obvious that Dustin is a huge part of your life from your posts. Mojo sent; and please let Dustin know we're pulling for him and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevman Posted August 6, 2006 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 Dustball Ready to fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 My prayers are with you Kevman and Dustball... and the entire family. try to keep you head up brother. best of luck to you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ostracized Posted August 6, 2006 Members Share Posted August 6, 2006 I am so sorry your son is sick. I cannot imagine what you all must be dealing with, but I hope and pray he pulls through quickly, and lives to be 120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members k4df4l Posted August 7, 2006 Members Share Posted August 7, 2006 Mojo sent express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GrooveMerchant Posted August 7, 2006 Members Share Posted August 7, 2006 Dude, I just lost my aunt/godmother to cancer two weeks ago. Sending you nothing but mojo, and good vibes. I found some t-shirts and stuff you might find appropriate for the situation, to help keep yours and your family's spirits up. Be warned though some may consider them vulgar. For me they summed up exactly what I was and still am feeling. Here's a couple links:http://www.cafepress.com/cp/store.aspx?s=humorosis.51387http://www.shirtsforacure.com/sample.php?id=5All the best for you, your son, and the rest of your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Blackbelt1 Posted August 7, 2006 Members Share Posted August 7, 2006 I'll be praying for your family and especially your son. ~Blackbelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted August 7, 2006 Members Share Posted August 7, 2006 I {censored}in hate cancer - send me an email or pm if you think he'd like some Bricks for his ipod - I can send you some mp3s tell that boy to fight hard, JJ's in his corner, and you make sure you stay strong, ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted August 7, 2006 Members Share Posted August 7, 2006 Sorry to hear about your son. He, yourself and the rest of your family have prayers coming your way:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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