I don't often ask for help but....

[Boyd]

I need big huge prayers for my daughter Ashley. She has Hodgkin's lymphoma, and 3 rounds of chemo, a bone marrow transplant and experimental treatment isn't working. So want to break down and cry, but haven't been able to. Also need to know how to broach the subject of if she doesn't make it... and how she wants custody of our grand daughter to be handled...

 

[ChooksChick]

Praying hard, Boyd!

 

[goldenluver]

we'll pray for her here

 

[eenie114]

Oh, no!

Sending lotsa prayers your way.... Do you mind if I ask what age range is your granddaughter in?

 

[Boyd]

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3 going on 4. Daughter is going on 21

Her dad is in college and working fast food to fill in gaps, and its down to 3 sets of grand parents and various family if the worst happens. It's tearing my guts out to think like this but I don't know what to do.

 

[annaraven]

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Oh honey - I'm definitely praying for your daughter!

At this point, I think just speaking plainly with her about long-term plans; I think we all need to have plans like that - no one knows when something could happen to any of us.

 

[redhen]

Ooh, Boyd..

 

[Boyd]

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Oh honey - I'm definitely praying for your daughter!

At this point, I think just speaking plainly with her about long-term plans; I think we all need to have plans like that - no one knows when something could happen to any of us.

I know, but I tell my kids what I want to happen if I pass, not the other way around... I don't want to think about this, but they aren't supposed to go first! For once.. plan for worst, hope for best isn't working for my piece of mind

 

[EmtheFishLady]

So sorry to hear about this. I'll be praying for your daughter and your family.

 

[suzettex5]

Oh Boyd, my heart and prayers are going out to you and your daughter RIGHT NOW!

WARNING- I AM GOING TO PRAY TO GOD ON A PUBLIC FORUM!

Heavenly Father I pray unto to you to put your mighty healing hand on this child and to give her your grace and healing and love. Give this awesome family peace and send them your strongest angels to stand with them and fight for them. In Lord Jesus name I pray, AMEN.


I dont know how to begin to talk about such a tender subject as to her possibly not making it to care for her child. Maybe when she is having a decent day, you can ask her gently what her plans are for her childs' future? She more than likely has thought about it, but isnt ready to admit defeat or thinks it may be something you arent ready to discuss. Hard as it is, its best to try to talk about it before she might not be able to.


This subject is very near to my heart, we are possibly facing the same diagnosis with my four year old son. I am so, so sorry for the pain you are all going through and I really hope and pray you can feel the love and support I am sending you through this keyboard.