My leukemia's back.

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@sourland Jennifer (and the rest of the family) is in my prayers and a big hug to grandpa (you)

 

[Blooie]

Sour, I'm so sorry to read about Jennifer. But if she's like the rest of your family, she has the strength and determination to get out of there and back to her busy life! Prayers winging!

 

[sourland]

@Blooie, Jenny has none of our DNA (she's adopted from China), but she sure has the Wallace attitude. She has never said, "Why me?" Ever since she was able to she has always worked a job in addition to school with her 'can do' attitude. She is independent, strong willed, and I have loved her ever since I saw the first adoption picture. If there is an upside to this entire situation, it is that she is with us for however long that might be. If she were in China, she would be dead by now.

 

[ronott1]

Thanks, @getaclue, I try to stay positive and for the most part life has blessed us well enough that I should. Today I need a little help from all of you. One of our grand daughters was diagnosed with Lupus as a 5 year old. It's been an up and down mostly positive journey for her. Around 16 she developed Lupus Nephritis and nearly died. Things have gone well for her since then. She came home from college with weight loss and a bad sore throat. Doctor suspected Strep so took a culture and put her on antibiotics. Long story short - she's dealing with a Lupus flare up that is causing lesions and infection in her throat. She's been in ICU since Friday, and she is 'responding well', Whatever the H that means. We are not allowed to visit, and being unable to help/fix is killing me. What a horrible disease that causes your body to attack itself. Please pray for Jennifer.

It is hard to see children and Grand Children suffering.

Prayers for all of you!

 

[bobbi-j]

@Blooie, Jenny has none of our DNA (she's adopted from China), but she sure has the Wallace attitude. She has never said, "Why me?" Ever since she was able to she has always worked a job in addition to school with her 'can do' attitude. She is independent, strong willed, and I have loved her ever since I saw the first adoption picture. If there is an upside to this entire situation, it is that she is with us for however long that might be. If she were in China, she would be dead by now.

She sounds like quite the girl! I don't think strength and determination are always ruled by genetics. Much can be learned from the example one has to follow. Pretty sure she's got that. Prayers for her and your family. Will be watching for updates.

 

[Blooie]

I wasn't born of my dad, either, but boy am I just like him! Lucky, lucky Jenny!

 

[MrsMistyReal]

Thanks, @getaclue, I try to stay positive and for the most part life has blessed us well enough that I should. Today I need a little help from all of you. One of our grand daughters was diagnosed with Lupus as a 5 year old. It's been an up and down mostly positive journey for her. Around 16 she developed Lupus Nephritis and nearly died. Things have gone well for her since then. She came home from college with weight loss and a bad sore throat. Doctor suspected Strep so took a culture and put her on antibiotics. Long story short - she's dealing with a Lupus flare up that is causing lesions and infection in her throat. She's been in ICU since Friday, and she is 'responding well', Whatever the H that means. We are not allowed to visit, and being unable to help/fix is killing me. What a horrible disease that causes your body to attack itself. Please pray for Jennifer.

 

[MrsMistyReal]

@Blooie, Jenny has none of our DNA (she's adopted from China), but she sure has the Wallace attitude. She has never said, "Why me?" Ever since she was able to she has always worked a job in addition to school with her 'can do' attitude. She is independent, strong willed, and I have loved her ever since I saw the first adoption picture. If there is an upside to this entire situation, it is that she is with us for however long that might be. If she were in China, she would be dead by now.

 

[Alaskan]

Thanks, @getaclue, I try to stay positive and for the most part life has blessed us well enough that I should. Today I need a little help from all of you. One of our grand daughters was diagnosed with Lupus as a 5 year old. It's been an up and down mostly positive journey for her. Around 16 she developed Lupus Nephritis and nearly died. Things have gone well for her since then. She came home from college with weight loss and a bad sore throat. Doctor suspected Strep so took a culture and put her on antibiotics. Long story short - she's dealing with a Lupus flare up that is causing lesions and infection in her throat. She's been in ICU since Friday, and she is 'responding well', Whatever the H that means. We are not allowed to visit, and being unable to help/fix is killing me. What a horrible disease that causes your body to attack itself. Please pray for Jennifer.

kids getting sick like that. ... just tears me up.

 

[sourland]

Thanks, 'Al'.