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| julia hayes |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 3:56:24 PM
My very worst fear has been realized and I need all your well wishes..I am at Sacred Heart with my 4 year old daughter who just yesterday was diagnosed with leukemia. She had a bone marrow biopsy this afternoon to determine that diagnosis for sure but all signs point in that direction. I am a myriad of things right now, not the least of which is completely shocked, numb and upside down. My husband has taken time off and we are staying here as a family. So far, she is in pretty good spirits, but we have a long, long, long road and we are faced with redefining what is "normal" for us. Today, I feel strong..yesterday I was sick and could barely think straight..several good cries throughout the day have been extremely helpful..putting the word out has also been helpful. I will be sporadic in my communication but will update you as I learn and understand more. Obviously, anyone with experience with leukemia would be more than welcome to contact me and share that experience. It is all a little unreal at this point..I'm numb and pacing......
my warmth to you all, ~julia hayes
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| katmom |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 08:46:56 AM
Hey Julia,
my DH told me he saw that you were home the other night,,,but he forgot to tell me until late last night...duh!
Sending you continued hugs & prayers.
Please keep us updated.
I don't want to be a pest but please call me if you need anything, anything at all.
I am just down the (country) road.
hugz,
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mjf#72
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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 9:16:10 PM
Julia,
I am so sorry I am slow in responding. I have been away from my computer for several days. You and your sweet family will be in my thoughts and prayers. When I met you at our "tea" in November, I was so instantly drawn to you . . . your warmth and charm and most of all the amazing way you spoke of your family . . . with total love and devotion. I will keep Aria in my prayers. I live close too and would be more than willing to do anything. I will check in at Sacred Heart and see if Aria is still there tomorrow.
Hugs & blessings and heart-felt prayers,
Brenda
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 08:04:28 AM
Julia, Thoughts, prayers and love for you and your family. |
| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 9:28:17 PM
Thank you so much. That helps alot!
Blessings, Lea
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| Lavendar fields dreamer |
Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 8:44:42 PM
Lea, her son is older i think around six or sevenish. she also has another daughter who is probably around oneish. when i went and saw them i didnt think to ask how old the kids were. so i am guessing but i atleast know that her son is older and the sister is younger.
lavendar girl |
| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 3:56:54 PM
Did I read somewhere that Julia also has a little boy? Does anyone know his age? I don't want to forget him. Siblings of children who are going through medical challenges often have their own set of distresses & they often get lost in the chaos. They need our support & love as well. As a mom, it really helped me when others showed love to my older boys when our youngest was so ill.
So if anyone can share information about that, I would really appreciate it.
Blessings, Lea
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| cajungal |
Posted - Jan 19 2008 : 04:43:34 AM
Praying
Blessings
Catherine
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 3:10:05 PM
Thank you so much, Julie. I think I'll send little Aria a handmade dolly. Maybe it bring a smile to her sweet little face.
Blessings, Lea
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 3:03:56 PM
lea I emailed you the address.
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 12:53:55 PM
Julia,
Aria & your family are in my heart & prayers. I can not begin to imagine the hurt in your Mama's heart. But we are here being strong for you and lifting you up in spirit & prayer.
I, too, would like to send a little care package if someone can provide me with an address.
Blessings, Lea
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| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 11:33:46 AM
Julia,
I, too will be keeping you and your little girl in my prayers...so sorry that this has happened.
Thanks also to Carol Sue, for giving us an update.
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
| babysmama |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 11:04:55 AM
I don't know if your daughter has to stay in the hospital for awhile or can go home and have her treatments but I know that she will probably be bored a lot either way and was wondering if you could e-mail your address so that my daughter and I could put a little care package together for her. Kids love to get mail and hopefully I can include some things to keep her busy. Let me know - and we are still praying for her!
-Elizabeth |
| juliet79 |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 07:34:02 AM
Julia, my family will be praying for you, your daughter, and the doctors treating her. Please keep up all updated as you have time, and again, if you need ANYTHING from the farmgirls, we will all be here for you. |
| the bees knees |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 07:05:12 AM
Julia, I was surprised that when I joined the group that I read something so close to my life, I was diagnosed with acute promylecytic leukemia in Nov. '90, went into remission, relapsed 18 months later and received a bone marrow transplant in Nov. '92 and have been in remission for 15 years now...I feel so positive for ya'll and your heartache that you are going through now, I just know that everything will be okay!!!hugs and kisses and many thoughts and prayers sent your way
Farmgirl Sister #82-Joyce of 'The Shabby Girls' |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 06:56:55 AM
Julia, I can only imagine what you and little girl and your family must be going through. I know several children who have had luekemia and come through with flying colors.My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Healing love and prayers to Aria.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 7:56:11 PM
Julia, I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's illness. All of you will be in my thoughts & prayers. My father-in-law has been fighting acute leukemia for over 12 years now. He is 82 years old & is still winning the battle! The new medicines they keep coming out with have been truly miraculous. A big hug to your precious child.
Dawn in IL |
| Georgia Girl |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 3:42:20 PM
We are still praying harder than ever for you and your precious baby. The Lord can and will hold you up and pull you through. Rest in His arms.
Denise
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| Naomi Michelle |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 3:32:47 PM
Hugs to you and your family Julia.
~Naomi~
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| Annika |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 2:35:16 PM
If there are little comfort/entertainment gift that Julia would allow, please let me know. Hospitals, after the scary part wears off a bit, are really boring places to be for any length of time. Just let me know. I wanted to add that my boyfriend and I are both sending much love and healing thoughts toward the whole family, and especially little Aria. We are with you in spirit Julia.
Hugs and comfort
Annika
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| Luzy |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 1:44:01 PM
Hugs and prayers to you and your little one. Please keep us posted when you get a chance. Lu
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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 1:18:57 PM
UPDATE
Lavender Fields Dreamer and I got to stop by the hospital just a bit okay.
Julia said to say thank you for all the support. Right now they are all in good spirits and taking one thing at a time. As I write this Aria is in surgery getting her port put in. When she can she will be in touch with us.
Carol Sue
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 12:16:40 PM
Julia, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your sweet daughter.
My daughter's best friend Anissa Ayala had leukemia. This was in 1988 and her story was known world wide and a TV movie was made about her story also. You can Google her name Anissa Ayala and several stories come up. You can Google City of Hope and look under Success Stories or:
http://www.cityofhope.org/HCT/successstories/ayala.htm
If you need to talk to Anissa herself, just let me know. There is always hope and faith that lifts one up!!!
Thinking of you. XO
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
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| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 11:47:30 AM
Much love and many prayers to wrap around you and lift you up. So very sorry to hear of this. Many will keep you in their (our) hearts!
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| Nance in France |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 10:48:17 AM
I will send up a special prayer for you, Julia. Hug your little one tight, for love is a powerful healing tool for the giver and receiver. And remember we all love you here, too. Hugs, Nance |
| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - Jan 17 2008 : 09:31:11 AM
Julia & Family, Big FarmGirl Hugs, Healing Light and Prayers of Blessing for you and yours. Call if you need anything. Love, Judy
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