Re: re: FW: Cancer update from s Hopkins/Carla

[Guest guest]

Sherry,

Thanks for asking. We are finally home after 35 days in the hosptial.

fought numerous infections but in the end her white count really

rebounded and was normal on Tuesday. We have begun the second phase of

chemo which means she is considered in remission and now they go after

the remaining cells and to make sure it doesn't come back. She is

really weak and cannot walk without help. It is so hard to see her lose

all that we worked so hard to gain but she is feeling better and eating

well so those are positives. Here is her caringbridge site. We so

appreciate all prayers and positive thoughts as this is a long and tough

fight for my girl.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ashleymayer

I know chemotherapy is dangerous and our doctor referred to it as

" controlled poisoning " but when told my daughter would die in 3 to 4

months if not treated, I thought it was a better choice. I also believe

in the healthy eating, exercise and positive thoughts. But would

not eat and could barely walk before diagnosis due to the leukemia so

those cells had to be killed off to give her a chance to regain her

health. We had already begun the juice plus and plan to restart it when

possible with approval from the docs. Just my story as I am sure there

are many as different as everyone's beliefs and that is great!

Carla mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs

>>>>A little tough to read when your child is going through

chemotherapy!

Carla, mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs<<<<<

Yeah Carla, I thought the same thing (sorry Irma) about both you and

. Can you tell us please how is doing? Do you have a

caringbridge site or anything set up for her so we could follow her

progress?

Been thinking about you and sending prayers your way.

Sherry and

[Guest guest]

Aw Carla...you just made me cry. I am SO sorry for you and your sweet little

girls...both of them. This can't be easy for either. I wish I knew about

the caringbridge site sooner....I will visit you there and keep up with your

journey.

Don't ever for one moment second guess your decision to go forward with chemo.

Of course it was the right way to go....my husband only went thru 5 days of a

chemo type treatment for his blood cancer but he's now gained another 5-10 years

to live (we hope). I remember second guessing myself for years after 's

heart surgery at age 8 and going thru a complete loss of everything she had

learned for well over a year. She had gotten so sick from infection following

surgery. But she would probably have been gone by now without the surgery...at

the very least extremely ill.

Your situation is just so difficult and I admire you for getting this far and

being such a wonderful mom. I can only imagine the nightmares you've been thru.

I'll visit you at CB and stay in touch.

35??? days in the hospital???? Oh my. Poor babies...all of you.

Sherry

Sherry,

Thanks for asking. We are finally home after 35 days in the hosptial.

fought numerous infections but in the end her white count really

rebounded and was normal on Tuesday. We have begun the second phase of

chemo which means she is considered in remission and now they go after

the remaining cells and to make sure it doesn't come back. She is

really weak and cannot walk without help. It is so hard to see her lose

all that we worked so hard to gain but she is feeling better and eating

well so those are positives. Here is her caringbridge site. We so

appreciate all prayers and positive thoughts as this is a long and tough

fight for my girl.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ashleymayer

I know chemotherapy is dangerous and our doctor referred to it as

" controlled poisoning " but when told my daughter would die in 3 to 4

months if not treated, I thought it was a better choice. I also believe

in the healthy eating, exercise and positive thoughts. But would

not eat and could barely walk before diagnosis due to the leukemia so

those cells had to be killed off to give her a chance to regain her

health. We had already begun the juice plus and plan to restart it when

possible with approval from the docs. Just my story as I am sure there

are many as different as everyone's beliefs and that is great!

Carla mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs

>>>>A little tough to read when your child is going through

chemotherapy!

Carla, mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs<<<<<

Yeah Carla, I thought the same thing (sorry Irma) about both you and

. Can you tell us please how is doing? Do you have a

caringbridge site or anything set up for her so we could follow her

progress?

Been thinking about you and sending prayers your way.

Sherry and

[Guest guest]

Never sorry Sherry, but even though upon this post which is understandable

hard during times as Carla is undergoing with her daughter.

We at least know such an update of the latest which of course understand on

sharing what you have for you are walking on such trials of a mission here.

Carla know we are with you in spirit & will make sure to continue keeping

in our thoughts & prayers during her chemo treatments & may y'all

continue to have the strength needed as well. Will follow through with any

update posted.

Hugs!

Irma

>

>

> >>>>A little tough to read when your child is going through chemotherapy!

> Carla, mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

> , 9 yrs<<<<<

>

> Yeah Carla, I thought the same thing (sorry Irma) about both you and

> . Can you tell us please how is doing? Do you have a

> caringbridge site or anything set up for her so we could follow her

> progress?

> Been thinking about you and sending prayers your way.

> Sherry and

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Carla,

You, and your family will continue to be in my prayers. My heart goes out

to all of you, as this journey must be very difficult. Thank God, is

feeling better so that she is able to eat...I always felt so much better too

after I was able to eat, esp. during weeks when I was off treatment.

You are a courageous and brave soldier in a very tough circumstance. Your

courage will give the motivation and support that she needs to get

through this and she will! I also believe that God will bless your entire family

with an abundance of resources (in all shapes and sizes) to get you through this

ordeal, along with many unexpected miracles. I have personally experienced this

over the past 6 months, by choosing to look for them.

Please keep us posted on 's progress and try to take respite moments for

yourself whenever you can.

Hugs,

Northern New Jersey

Mom to , 6.5 yrs. old

DS/PDD-NOS

Colon Cancer Survivor-In-Training

12 rounds of chemo done! (as of 3/19/10)

To:

From: ammayer@...

Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:40:01 -0400

Subject: RE: re: FW: Cancer update from s Hopkins/Carla

Sherry,

Thanks for asking. We are finally home after 35 days in the hosptial.

fought numerous infections but in the end her white count really

rebounded and was normal on Tuesday. We have begun the second phase of

chemo which means she is considered in remission and now they go after

the remaining cells and to make sure it doesn't come back. She is

really weak and cannot walk without help. It is so hard to see her lose

all that we worked so hard to gain but she is feeling better and eating

well so those are positives. Here is her caringbridge site. We so

appreciate all prayers and positive thoughts as this is a long and tough

fight for my girl.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ashleymayer

I know chemotherapy is dangerous and our doctor referred to it as

" controlled poisoning " but when told my daughter would die in 3 to 4

months if not treated, I thought it was a better choice. I also believe

in the healthy eating, exercise and positive thoughts. But would

not eat and could barely walk before diagnosis due to the leukemia so

those cells had to be killed off to give her a chance to regain her

health. We had already begun the juice plus and plan to restart it when

possible with approval from the docs. Just my story as I am sure there

are many as different as everyone's beliefs and that is great!

Carla mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs

>>>>A little tough to read when your child is going through

chemotherapy!

Carla, mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs<<<<<

Yeah Carla, I thought the same thing (sorry Irma) about both you and

. Can you tell us please how is doing? Do you have a

caringbridge site or anything set up for her so we could follow her

progress?

Been thinking about you and sending prayers your way.

Sherry and

[Guest guest]

Carla,

My , Aubrey and I are so relieved to hear good news from you. You are all

Warriors and we will continue our prayers

for you and all of your family.

May Ke Akua continue to bless you with his grace and lift you up through the

days ahead.

Malama pono,

Desi

RE: re: FW: Cancer update from s Hopkins/Carla

 

Sherry,

Thanks for asking. We are finally home after 35 days in the hosptial.

fought numerous infections but in the end her white count really

rebounded and was normal on Tuesday. We have begun the second phase of

chemo which means she is considered in remission and now they go after

the remaining cells and to make sure it doesn't come back. She is

really weak and cannot walk without help. It is so hard to see her lose

all that we worked so hard to gain but she is feeling better and eating

well so those are positives. Here is her caringbridge site. We so

appreciate all prayers and positive thoughts as this is a long and tough

fight for my girl.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ashleymayer

I know chemotherapy is dangerous and our doctor referred to it as

" controlled poisoning " but when told my daughter would die in 3 to 4

months if not treated, I thought it was a better choice. I also believe

in the healthy eating, exercise and positive thoughts. But would

not eat and could barely walk before diagnosis due to the leukemia so

those cells had to be killed off to give her a chance to regain her

health. We had already begun the juice plus and plan to restart it when

possible with approval from the docs. Just my story as I am sure there

are many as different as everyone's beliefs and that is great!

Carla mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs

>>>>A little tough to read when your child is going through

chemotherapy!

Carla, mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs<<<<<

Yeah Carla, I thought the same thing (sorry Irma) about both you and

. Can you tell us please how is doing? Do you have a

caringbridge site or anything set up for her so we could follow her

progress?

Been thinking about you and sending prayers your way.

Sherry and

[Guest guest]

Carla,

Cheering for you from here and ALL KIDS. Of course never second guess chemo. Why

would you? There is no other way to go for a child with leukemia. just had

his six-month check today and is three years off treatment and cancer free. I

will remember the difficulty of those 3 and a half years of treatment forever,

but I will appreciate 's hugs and hand in mine more than I ever could have

otherwise. Not that it was worth it; I'd trade the cancer experience away in a

second. But with the help of chemo and good doctors and faith if you have it,

you and will come through this. Hang in and take a moment at a time!

Beth

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To:

Sent: Fri, March 19, 2010 12:53:25 PM

Subject: Re: re: FW: Cancer update from s Hopkins/Carla

Aw Carla...you just made me cry. I am SO sorry for you and your sweet little

girls...both of them. This can't be easy for either. I wish I knew about

the caringbridge site sooner....I will visit you there and keep up with your

journey.

Don't ever for one moment second guess your decision to go forward with chemo.

Of course it was the right way to go....my husband only went thru 5 days of a

chemo type treatment for his blood cancer but he's now gained another 5-10 years

to live (we hope). I remember second guessing myself for years after 's

heart surgery at age 8 and going thru a complete loss of everything she had

learned for well over a year. She had gotten so sick from infection following

surgery. But she would probably have been gone by now without the surgery...at

the very least extremely ill.

Your situation is just so difficult and I admire you for getting this far and

being such a wonderful mom. I can only imagine the nightmares you've been thru.

I'll visit you at CB and stay in touch.

35??? days in the hospital???? Oh my. Poor babies...all of you.

Sherry

Sherry,

Thanks for asking. We are finally home after 35 days in the hosptial.

fought numerous infections but in the end her white count really

rebounded and was normal on Tuesday. We have begun the second phase of

chemo which means she is considered in remission and now they go after

the remaining cells and to make sure it doesn't come back. She is

really weak and cannot walk without help. It is so hard to see her lose

all that we worked so hard to gain but she is feeling better and eating

well so those are positives. Here is her caringbridge site. We so

appreciate all prayers and positive thoughts as this is a long and tough

fight for my girl.

http://www.caringbr idge.org/ visit/ashleymaye r

I know chemotherapy is dangerous and our doctor referred to it as

" controlled poisoning " but when told my daughter would die in 3 to 4

months if not treated, I thought it was a better choice. I also believe

in the healthy eating, exercise and positive thoughts. But would

not eat and could barely walk before diagnosis due to the leukemia so

those cells had to be killed off to give her a chance to regain her

health. We had already begun the juice plus and plan to restart it when

possible with approval from the docs. Just my story as I am sure there

are many as different as everyone's beliefs and that is great!

Carla mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs

>>>>A little tough to read when your child is going through

chemotherapy!

Carla, mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs<<<<<

Yeah Carla, I thought the same thing (sorry Irma) about both you and

. Can you tell us please how is doing? Do you have a

caringbridge site or anything set up for her so we could follow her

progress?

Been thinking about you and sending prayers your way.

Sherry and

[Guest guest]

 Yes Carla, you made the only decision. 

 May i encourage you  Moms that a friend in this city has a little girl with a

dual dx.  She too had chemo for L. at the age of 4 thru 8.  The child is now

23.  healthy.

  We are all holding you and surrounding you and yours in faith.    Jay

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To:

Sent: Fri, March 19, 2010 12:53:25 PM

Subject: Re: re: FW: Cancer update from s Hopkins/Carla

 

Aw Carla...you just made me cry. I am SO sorry for you and your sweet little

girls...both of them. This can't be easy for either. I wish I knew about

the caringbridge site sooner....I will visit you there and keep up with your

journey.

Don't ever for one moment second guess your decision to go forward with chemo.

Of course it was the right way to go....my husband only went thru 5 days of a

chemo type treatment for his blood cancer but he's now gained another 5-10 years

to live (we hope). I remember second guessing myself for years after 's

heart surgery at age 8 and going thru a complete loss of everything she had

learned for well over a year. She had gotten so sick from infection following

surgery. But she would probably have been gone by now without the surgery...at

the very least extremely ill.

Your situation is just so difficult and I admire you for getting this far and

being such a wonderful mom. I can only imagine the nightmares you've been thru.

I'll visit you at CB and stay in touch.

35??? days in the hospital???? Oh my. Poor babies...all of you.

Sherry

Sherry,

Thanks for asking. We are finally home after 35 days in the hosptial.

fought numerous infections but in the end her white count really

rebounded and was normal on Tuesday. We have begun the second phase of

chemo which means she is considered in remission and now they go after

the remaining cells and to make sure it doesn't come back. She is

really weak and cannot walk without help. It is so hard to see her lose

all that we worked so hard to gain but she is feeling better and eating

well so those are positives. Here is her caringbridge site. We so

appreciate all prayers and positive thoughts as this is a long and tough

fight for my girl.

http://www.caringbr idge.org/ visit/ashleymaye r

I know chemotherapy is dangerous and our doctor referred to it as

" controlled poisoning " but when told my daughter would die in 3 to 4

months if not treated, I thought it was a better choice. I also believe

in the healthy eating, exercise and positive thoughts. But would

not eat and could barely walk before diagnosis due to the leukemia so

those cells had to be killed off to give her a chance to regain her

health. We had already begun the juice plus and plan to restart it when

possible with approval from the docs. Just my story as I am sure there

are many as different as everyone's beliefs and that is great!

Carla mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs

>>>>A little tough to read when your child is going through

chemotherapy!

Carla, mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

, 9 yrs<<<<<

Yeah Carla, I thought the same thing (sorry Irma) about both you and

. Can you tell us please how is doing? Do you have a

caringbridge site or anything set up for her so we could follow her

progress?

Been thinking about you and sending prayers your way.

Sherry and

[Guest guest]

Thank you . It is so hard because she can't always tell me how she is

feeling. I am glad to hear you are near the end of your treatment. I can

imagine the joy of that time!

Carla mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and ,

9 yrs

RE: re: FW: Cancer update from s Hopkins/Carla

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> Sherry,

> Thanks for asking. We are finally home after 35 days in the hosptial.

> fought numerous infections but in the end her white count really

> rebounded and was normal on Tuesday. We have begun the second phase of

> chemo which means she is considered in remission and now they go after

> the remaining cells and to make sure it doesn't come back. She is

> really weak and cannot walk without help. It is so hard to see her lose

> all that we worked so hard to gain but she is feeling better and eating

> well so those are positives. Here is her caringbridge site. We so

> appreciate all prayers and positive thoughts as this is a long and tough

> fight for my girl.

>

> http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ashleymayer

>

> I know chemotherapy is dangerous and our doctor referred to it as

> " controlled poisoning " but when told my daughter would die in 3 to 4

> months if not treated, I thought it was a better choice. I also believe

> in the healthy eating, exercise and positive thoughts. But would

> not eat and could barely walk before diagnosis due to the leukemia so

> those cells had to be killed off to give her a chance to regain her

> health. We had already begun the juice plus and plan to restart it when

> possible with approval from the docs. Just my story as I am sure there

> are many as different as everyone's beliefs and that is great!

>

> Carla mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

> , 9 yrs

>

>

>

>>>>>A little tough to read when your child is going through

> chemotherapy!

> Carla, mom to , 13 yrs DS/Autism and Leukemia (diag 2-5-10) and

> , 9 yrs<<<<<

>

> Yeah Carla, I thought the same thing (sorry Irma) about both you and

> . Can you tell us please how is doing? Do you have a

> caringbridge site or anything set up for her so we could follow her

> progress?

> Been thinking about you and sending prayers your way.

> Sherry and

>

>