Tommy was in treatment w/ our oldest son-he was finishing when Pat was starting. Unfortunately, he relapsed, and will not be with us much longer, being hours, or maybe a day or two at most. Just asking for prayers, whatever direction you feel they should go. This is such a great family-two college professors, with two young sons-one of which is not long for this world. His mom and I attend the same support group, and is the most dynamic member! I am going to post a link, just know that it is not going to be pleasant:


CaringBridge. Free Websites That Support And Connect Loved Ones During Critical Illness.

Oh my gosh, how horribly sad. Of course my prayers are with Tommy and his family!

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His family will be in my thoughts and prayers

OH... This just breaks my heart. I can only imagine the desperation being felt right now by this family. It's just impossible to comprehend what they are going through. I'm so sorry.

I am so sorry. Children should not have to go thru this.

Praying for Tommy and his family.

Hugs, Shirley

God bless this little angel and his family. I hope your son is doing well.

Prayers said!

Prayers and thoughts for Tommy and his family

God Bless Tommy

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Prayers, of course, to an amazing little boy and his family. But my prayers are for you, as well. Thank you for your friendship to this family, and I hope you have friends with you on your journey as well. God Bless.

Oh Lord. That just seriously sends shivers down my spine. The pain that parent speaks of is the most unimagineable kind. I think about my little baby boy, what would I do. Please God spare us, is all I can think of. Lynne, I know this has to just wreck you, knowing what you have been thru. That poor family needs God's mercy right now. A prayer will be sent up for all of them, they are going thru the unthinkable. Bless anyone that has been thru this nightmare.

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I have been reading through the journals, and this family absolutely amazes me. The journey they have walked is an amazing, uplifting and sad all at the same time.

Tommy's life may be coming to an end, but his legacy that he and his family are leaving behind will live on forever. The amazing thing is, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and you are here sharing his life with us.

I can only imagine the pain they are going through and the devastation they are facing watching their child being taken away so slowly.

Tommy will be on my mind, and I hope this post stays on the first page for the rest of the month of September as a reminder to us all (but I know this is a stretch, so my hope is that those who read this will remember what this month stands for). These children are so precious. Cancer is a stealer, it seems to hate those that it choses and it seems to grip and control every moment of its victim's life.

Thanks for sharing this with us all, Ballmom.

God Bless Tommy and his fanily.

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God bless this little man and his family and friends. He will be a terrific angel.

Cancer sucks.

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I cannot imagine the heartache these people are enduring. My thoughts are with them.

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It's about learning to dance in the rain.

Bless Tommy and his family and friends...

Wow..how very sad. What an amazing family. Thank you for sharing with us. I will include them in my prayers.

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So sad, Linny.

Thanks for being a link to them for us.

Prayers being said.

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Very touching... so heart wrenching. What an amazing family.

Thoughts and prayers for Tommy, his family, and all the other suffering children.

A little OT, but I just became familiar with Hunt of a Lifetime
Hunt Of A Lifetime, Making Dreams Come True
It is similar to Make A Wish, but for children with life threatening conditions to go on hunting trips.

my prayers are with you all.

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That poor little boy and his family and friends ( I am in tears now from reading it) My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

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How sad. Our family knows what this is like. My little cousin Andrew lost his battle with cancer at the age of 3.

My prayers are with Tommy and his family.

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Linny, I'm so sorry to hear about Tommy's decline. I can only imagine the anguishing helplessness his family and loved ones must feel. God bless them all. Childhood should be the most simplest, happiest, carefree time of a persons entire life..... a time to look back upon fondly with a smile. Sometimes life can be so cruel and unfair. Even through all he's suffered, he seems to still have a smile for the camera. He's obviously a trooper and has given it his best fight. A lot more people should be blessed with such a good friend as you who cares so deeply. My heartfelt prayers will be with Tommy, his family, and his loving friends.

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This is so so sad my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family may god bless them all. peace. catherine

My prayers are with Tommy and his family.

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thanks guys,
I will keep you posted as I know more. I almost hate clicking on my email these day, knowing that one of them will be a message that Tommy has passed. It's inevitable, and I wait for it every hour. For those that have asked, I am fine, despite what we have gone through with our son. He is so healthy. All this just makes me want to hug him a bit harder-he has a wonderful prognosis, and is now a college freshman.

Prayers and thoughts for Tommy and his family.

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So sad and devastating this has to happen to young children. My good friend lost her 7 yo daughter to cancer 5 years ago and has never been the same. She still posts on Caring Bridge and you can still hear the ongoing grief and depression in her words.

MY prayers for Tommy and his family and I will continue giving monthly to Saint Jude Childrens Hospital. So glad your son is doing so well. nancy

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That's awesome. Just know that CHKD follows the St. Jude's protocol for treatments. The advances that St. Jude's has had regarding pediatric cancer have been amazing when you look at the studies. When Pat was first diagnosed, that was one question that we asked. "Would we be better off going to St. Jude's or another facility?" Pat's oncologist was a prior fellow at St. Judes's. We were so relieved to hear that he would get the same treatment, at a hospital basically in our back yard. Tommy got that same treatment. In the cancer/blood disorders clinic.while there are plenty of tears, the laughter and shenaningans of the kids (and even the nurses and doctors) outweigh the sorrows.
And up on the hospital floor, when your kid is admitted-those nurses are the best. I have witnessed several occasions of the Drs. playing all-out hide-and-go-seek with the kids who are "stuck" on the floor for a while. And the nurses who kind of turn a blind eye to visiting hours, and the # of guests who should be in a room at a time. I just know with Tommy, that his last days will not be filled with sorrow. Just knowing his parents, they will find a way to bring joy to each moment. Not something I could easily do, given the situation.

Sending prayers to that little angel, his family & extended family.

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For those of you following Tommy's story, there is an update today. A happy one. Let's keep up the prayers for this amazing boy, his family, and our own linnybop! Smile at your loved ones today!

It is a pretty incredulous update. Tommy is still with us, and just hanging in there as strong as ever! Is it possible to ask for a miracle?