Kids shouldn't get cancer
Today I'm mad. Kids shouldn't get cancer. They shouldn't have to spend their spring break in a hospital bed, go through countless of painful procedures and half a year cordoned off in their own homes for fear of infection. They shouldn't have to miss school, their friends, playing and not worrying about anything except for when they get to eat ice cream next and if they'll get to stay up late tonight. They should be allowed to be kids.
Today I'm pissed. I found out a little boy whom I know has been diagnosed with cancer. He's only six. What were you doing at age six? What are your kids doing at age six? For the next three years, his parents' goal will be to a) help him beat the damn thing and b) enable him to do as many of those six year old things as possible.
My heart is with him, his parents and his brother and sister tonight.
Today I'm pissed. I found out a little boy whom I know has been diagnosed with cancer. He's only six. What were you doing at age six? What are your kids doing at age six? For the next three years, his parents' goal will be to a) help him beat the damn thing and b) enable him to do as many of those six year old things as possible.
My heart is with him, his parents and his brother and sister tonight.
I'm so sorry to hear that Rooth...No one should get cancer, especially young children. Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteThis is so heartbreaking, no one on earth deserves cancer...
ReplyDeleteI wish cancer just vanished from this whole universe, along with every other disease!
i can't even imagine. i can handle a lot things but when it comes to children in pain my heart just can't take it. it's not fair, it makes no sense and i am so sorry for your little friend. my thoughts will be with him. and his parents, oy, i just can't imagine : (
ReplyDeleteJust terrible, so sad. It's the sort of thing that makes you cry, makes you mad, or both. We'll be pulling for them too.
ReplyDeleteSince you asked, 6 was a roller-coaster year.
I can't imagine how hard it must be for his parents... how much do they tell him? This is the third story about poor health I've heard tonight. Really hoping for the best.
ReplyDeleteI recently just learned that I may not be able to drink as much coffee as I want... breaks my heart!
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oh, that's so sad. my thoughts are with him.
ReplyDeleteOh Rooth, heartbreaking news. My husband's mom died of cancer when he was just 14 so he knows full well how much this miserable disease can wreck lives. My hope for all of you is that this family can get full on with living. Holding you all in the light. XO
ReplyDeleteSo, so sad. And almost unbearable to think about the trials some people face. I'll definitely keep them in my prayers.
ReplyDeletePrayers to the little boy and his family. Cancer is one of the worst things on Earth, and it's truly disheartening especially when a child gets it:(
ReplyDeleteGosh, this is heartbreaking. Cancer is such an evil bitch. :( Thinking of you, the small one, and his family!
ReplyDeleteUgh :( That's so heartbreaking. My good friends' niece is 2 years old and was diagnosed with brain cancer about 6 months ago. She's been such a trooper through it all but it's still the saddest, most unfair thing ever. I'll be thinking about your little friend and hoping for the best.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so sorry, for him and for his family, but also for you because it's making you upset. Life is heartbreaking at times, especially at the moment I think. I hope his story turns into a happy one.
ReplyDeleteThis is heartbreaking. Sending you a hug and sending him and his family healthy, healing, positive thoughts. Cancer sucks.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry, Rooth. This just feels like the year of bad news. I'll be hoping and praying so much for your young friend. xo
ReplyDeleteThat is terrible, I'm so sorry! I hope for him that it is fully cured, and that he has plenty of time to make up for the three years.
ReplyDeleteThat is heartbreaking news Rooth! Nobody deserves to suffer from this horrible disease but it is especially heartbreaking when little kids have to suffer like this. I hope he'll be able to fight and beat it!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Rooth. You are right, this is such an unfair thing and, as Nina notes, especially when it involves little ones. My thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so sorry to hear this :( My thoughts are with you!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a hard topic to deal with. I feel the same way about my parents (with special-needs kids). Your life becomes 100% about the child and the disorder/disease. I can't imagine it's an easy life, and my heart really goes out to them :(
ReplyDeleteSo sad when anyone has cancer, but really sad when a childhood is stolen because of a horrible disease.
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