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| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Mar 06 2007 : 1:22:52 PM
I am not sure how to begin this thread but I am going to just jump in I guess. Since the fall of 2005 my son(now 16) has attended a school in the city as he is a very gifted football player. It is a private school with alot of wealthy children attending. We, however are farm people(yipee) and life is very different up here. We have put lots of pressure on Brandon to succeed both on the football field and in school. We had started to notice that his grades had dropped a bit, he had less patience with his younger brothers and would just be up in his room on his computer when he was home. He just wasn't our Brandon anymore. So as his grades to a dive recently my husband and I came down harshly on him. Why was this happening? Something was wrong I could feel it. I involved his teachers and his head football coach. What was going on? Well, after a particularly bad science test score about two weeks ago I really let him have it. Grounding him, dishes every night, no lap top etc. Later he came quietly in my room and sat on my bed. I put my arms around him and asked what was going on. Please tell me, you can tell me anything. He started to cry and talk. Hard to get the words out he spoke slowly. Inside I just knew he was going to tell me he was on drugs. I held my breath as he finally told me. He had found a lump in his testicle at the beginning of school in 2005 and it had been growing and is now the size of a golf ball. He was sure that it was cancer and that he was going to die. My husbands cousin died of this when he was 17.
What can I say. I held him so tight that night and assured him that even if it is that we will get through it. Inside, I felt horrible. All this time and he never said anything. All my yelling and screaming and this is what it was. What kind of mother am I?
Tomorrow we go in for a biopsy and then from there we'll see. Our family is going through a very scary time right now but I wanted to share this with you gals because you need to talk to your sons. this is such an embarassing thing for them to talk about but it has to be talked about. This hits men from the ages of 15-40 on average and can be serious if not detected early.
Well tomorrow we find out what road we will have to travel. I ask that you keep my son in your prayers.
blessings
beth |
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| Meg |
Posted - Sep 21 2007 : 10:33:00 AM
Beth~ Thanks for the update. Your last post made me smile...wonderful.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
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| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Sep 21 2007 : 07:44:56 AM
Life leads us on so many different journey's, this is one I am glad we can finish happily. Your well wishes have been such a comfort to us. I cannot begin to thank you all. While watching Brandons football game last night, he was on the sidelines and looked over at me and I made the "I LOVE YOU" sign and he put his hands in the the shape of a heart over his chest which means"WITH ALL MY HEART". Life is good.
blessings
beth
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| junkjunkie |
Posted - Sep 21 2007 : 06:50:50 AM
That's wonderful,Beth! I just read this thread, even though it's from March, and I'm glad Brandon is doing alright. What a relief!
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| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Sep 21 2007 : 04:55:36 AM
Beth, thanks for the update on your son...truly wonderful news.
Jo
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| Cheryl |
Posted - Sep 20 2007 : 6:24:41 PM
I am so happy for you. Thanks for the update.
Cheryl
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| ktknits |
Posted - Sep 20 2007 : 11:00:15 AM
Oh Beth, I too am so sorry!! I will definitely be praying hard for your family, and especially your son!
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Sep 20 2007 : 10:43:03 AM
Great news Beth! Glad to know all is well and your handsome son is back to being himself...a great kid! What wonderful video clips from his game! Life is good!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
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| Alee |
Posted - Sep 20 2007 : 10:27:37 AM
Oh I am so glad! Thank you so much for the update! Give him a hug from all us farmgirls!
Alee
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| celebrate2727 |
Posted - Sep 20 2007 : 08:08:00 AM
I thought I would update you all as we have now cleared 6 monthes and all is still well. In fact he is finding much success on and off the football field and life is good.
I would like to remind you to keep talking to your sons and make sure that they are ok.
Here is a link to a great play he had at last weeks game. He is the first play, getting the interception. Thanks for all your well wishes!
http://www.kare11.com/sports/prep/ click on the Sept 14 segment 2 video. he is at the 1:16 minute mark.
blessings
beth
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 7:16:07 PM
Beth -- I just read this thread and am overjoyed at the good news. Prayers have truly been answered. I am so happy for your son and for you!!! Hugs to you!
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| Buttercup |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 6:50:44 PM
I missed this at the begining, but I am so relived and thankful for the fact that it is not cancer and I will be praying for you son and family on the day of his surgery! (((HUGS))) and know you are being thought of!
Hugz,
Talitha
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 1:27:49 PM
What an incredible relief. Know that prayers and thoughts will continue for you and your son. You've got the Farmgirls behind you! And, beside you! And, anywhere else you need us!
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 10:32:24 AM
Beth,
I'll add my voice to the rest, saying Hooray! Good luck to Brandon on the 23rd, hope the surgery will be all smooth sailing and that he has a quick recovery!
Jo
"There are no strangers here, only friends you've yet to meet." |
| UrbanChick |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 08:49:25 AM
I feel so bad that I haven't read this thread until just now. I'm so glad it has turned out well for your son. What a blessing that it's not cancer and you have a more open line of communication with your son. I hope his surgery goes well and I will have you and your family in our prayers.
"Courage dosen't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: I will try again tomorrow." |
| akcowgirl |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 08:39:43 AM
Beth
I was so happy to see the updated post this morning. I am very relived for you and your family. Thank the heavens that it was not what everyone was afraid of. Please keep us updated on how the surjury goes. Big (((Hug)))
Valerie
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| owwlady |
Posted - Mar 14 2007 : 07:17:35 AM
I haven't been online for about six days and this was the first thing I checked. I'm so glad to hear the good news. This time it brought tears of joy to my eyes. Keep us up to date please. |
| gregs_lil_farmgirl |
Posted - Mar 13 2007 : 09:41:06 AM
Glad to hear that, Beth. Prayers and lots of get well wishes to your son! Take care. And remember to take a breather for yourself. God Bless!
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 10:16:52 PM
Wonderful news Beth!!
Jenny in Utah
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| lamarguerite farm |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 10:16:09 PM
I can't believe I missed this thread until now!! I'm so glad that you've gotten good news. What an experience for you!! You've made it through and can move forward now.
Love and Blessings,
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
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| lamamama |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 9:41:00 PM
So, so GLAD to hear that great news, Beth!! You'd be surprised how much I've thinking about you & your DS (and what a handsome young man!).
Will still keep you in my prayers for an easy surgery, & quick recovery. I also hope that this experience, traumatic though it has been, will somehow bring the 2 of you even closer together. That would be a true positive to come out of this. Hang in there, Beth!
Melanie |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 2:30:33 PM
I know you know this already but I just wanted to say I am so happy this is going to be a great outcome to a very scary and stressful situation. You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers. Much love,
Susan
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| Phils Ann |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 1:13:34 PM
Wonderful news, Beth! I'm so happy for you and Brandon. Prayers will continue through the surgery...
Ann
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 12:54:16 PM
how very wonderful that this was NOT what your son was fearing! oh wonderful joy! I am so very glad for your family!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| babysmama |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 12:14:50 PM
I am so glad to hear that all is okay! I was thinking that it probably wasn't anything horribly serious since he had it for such a long time with no other side affects but am still glad to hear that all the tests results show everything is okay. I just feel so bad that your son went through all the worry and heartbreak for almost two years but I bet that he is so relieved now and can get on and ENJOY life!!! And this has brought everyone closer as well. Will keep him in my prayers for his surgery but he should get through it with flying colors! |
| blueroses |
Posted - Mar 12 2007 : 11:19:57 AM
Beth,
So happy to hear this news!
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
