Quilting Heidi Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've not posted anything but I believe prayer does work and I need all you prayer warriors to pray for my friends daughter! Rachael is a 16 year old who just started her senior year. While I was on vacation her mother had to take her to the ER because she was having difficulty breathing. They thought she was having an asthma attack and gave her two breathing treatments. That didn't work so they did x-rays and saw something but not sure what so they followed up with a CAT scan. At 2:30 am her parents were given the news that they found a mass and were sending her to another hospital for treatment. They admitted her by 3:30 am in the other hospital and then the tests began. They finally found out a week later that she had Hodgkins Lymphoma. The prognosis for a cure is good but the chemo is really so hard on them. It is heartbreaking to watch somebody you love hurt so. I know many of you know from first hand experience and know exactly what I mean. Please keep the Murray family in your prayers. Rachael was admitted again to the hospital after her first round of chemo and has had to have a transfussion this week and still not well enough to be home. She has been in very severe pain the last few days which I know is ripping her parent's hearts out. I have worked with Rachael's mom for 10 years and she is just one of the nicestest most compassionate people I know! I say that with all my heart! Rachael is a super young girl with a giant heart and so caring. Please pray to give her strength to get through this and for her mom & dad to find some peace. They are a super close knit family and I know they will hold each other up but prayers can't hurt. If you want to follow her story you can find it on caringbridge at: http://www.caringbri...lmurray/mystoryUpdate 1 - You guys did it! Rachael was discharged yesterday afternoon and able to go home. She will have a 7 day break while she is in between chemo cycles. Keep up the prayers because we all want her home! THANK YOU and Praise the Lord!!!!!!Update 2 - Saw my friend yesterday and was able to give her a couple of giant hugs. I just can't tell you what a remarkable family they are. Her 12 year old brother and his friends have started making bracelets and donating the money to Hodgkins Lymphoma research. Rachael is doing well and gets 7 days off of chemo. Her biggest concern is getting back to school but realizing she has to take it slow. One minute she is feeling good and the next not so good. My friend is holding it together but says how hard it is to watch. She had a picture of Rachael who has now lost most of her hair but you what I noticed, her beautiful smile! She is handling this better than most adults and I'm so proud of her. I'll keep you all posted but don't stop the prayers!Update 3 - Rachael starts round 2 of chemo today. It will be an 8 hour day Please keep them all in your prayers. The dr's have made some adjustments so that hopefully her white blood cell count won't go so low this time and hopefully she won't need another transfusion and have to be admitted to the hospital again.Update 4 - Rachael is doing better with the 2nd round of chemo. She had a bad weekend but has had 2 great days and has made it through school both days. Believe it or not I think that is the best medicine for her. Today she has the drug that caused her to bottom out last time so we're praying this time she handles it better. Her younger brother is going to chemo today so that he can see what it is all about and hopefully worry less. Her brother has also started a team to raise funds for childrens lymphoma. Thanks for keeping this special family in your prayers.Update 5 - For those of you that want the link to Ryan's fund raising effort this is the link. http://pages.lightth...any1212/RMurrayRachael had a bad day yesterday but doing better today. According to her mom they are taking it hour by hour. Thanks for all of your support! I know prayer will get them through this.Update 6 - Rachael is doing better and has some energy. She was in some pain yesterday but that was expected. So the good news, she was voted Homecoming Queen! How exciting. Her brother Ryan had his fund raising walk and raised more than $1000! He was also made kid of the week by our local radio station. One of the parents nominated him. So well deserved. I was driving down the road and heard this story about Ryan and the more I heard I said to myself that is our Ryan. Yup it was! I was the one that got to call his mother and tell her too. She knew he was nominated but didn't know he was selected. Well deserved award for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 i can relate to everything you are saying in regards to watching a child (even at age 16) hurt so much. I will certainly keep Rachel and her family in prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 You know Rachel has been in my prayers and will stay there until she is healed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I will add her to my prayer list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Praying for Rachel and the whole Murray family, it is easier to be the one sick yourself than to watch your child suffer for sure. Love and Prayers for the whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I forgot to add a story that I think shows Rachael's true character. After getting the news the day before and finding out that she would lose her beautiful long blond locks she had her mother arrange her hairdresser to come to the hospital and cut off her hair and donate it to Locks of Love! It just amazes me that she and her family could even think to do that. Two of Rachael's friends have donated their hair in support of her and to go toward her getting her wig. Makes me tear up everytime I think of their selflessness! As a friend it is so hard to sit back and not be able to do much. They have a large family and have all kinds of support which is wonderful but hard that we can't really do much but pray and wait for good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Heidi, what heart-breaking news! Rachael and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated ... I can't read her story at Caring Bridge as I don't have a profile there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Heidi, I have been praying for Rachel and her family. Bonnie you can read without signing up, you just can't post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Prayers for Rachael and her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 So heartbreaking! I will certainly say some prayers for Rachael and her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUDY-MN Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Prayers to all, & God Bless them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Will pray for Rachel, her family and you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ginnysnowden Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Prayers are there already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Prayers are on the way and will continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Praying for Rachel and her family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Adding my prayers for Rachel and her family, so young, but hopefully strong to get her thru the treatments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboyle Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 When I read this, my heart fell to the ground. When my son was 21, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, grade 4 medulloblastoma. That was the single worst day of my life. When I read this, it brought back a flood of memories. I remember feeling so helpless because moms and dads are supposed to fix things fore their kids. I am sure that Rachels family is going through a similar hell. After 18 grueling months of chemo and radiation, my son has been cancer free for 10 years. Please tell them I will pray for them as they go through this trying time. Also tell them to never give up hope, the doctors that deal with this are miracle workers. The hardest part is to let go and trust them. And try, try to find some positive out of all this. Many, many prayers are being offered up for Rachel and her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Originally posted by mboyle When I read this, my heart fell to the ground. When my son was 21, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, grade 4 medulloblastoma. That was the single worst day of my life. When I read this, it brought back a flood of memories. I remember feeling so helpless because moms and dads are supposed to fix things fore their kids. I am sure that Rachels family is going through a similar hell. After 18 grueling months of chemo and radiation, my son has been cancer free for 10 years. Please tell them I will pray for them as they go through this trying time. Also tell them to never give up hope, the doctors that deal with this are miracle workers. The hardest part is to let go and trust them. And try, try to find some positive out of all this. Many, many prayers are being offered up for Rachel and her family. Mary what hell you went through and I'm sorry you had to live it. I'm sure my friend, Shelley, would completely understand how you felt. I'm so glad your son is now cancer free! That is awesome. Thank you so much for the prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Certainly will pray for this young lady!! And her family...and you! Prayer is a mighty weapon that God has given to us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Praying, praying for all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithWashburnQuiltStudo Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 May God Grace Rachel and the Murray's with hope - he will carry them through, understanding he is there holding them through this and peace in their hearts. I will put them on our prayer list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Heidi, that story is so sad, she is so young to have to go through this. I will certainly add her to my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Adding Rachel and her family to our prayers. I just found out a couple hours ago that my step-mother has breast cancer and is going through radical double mastectomies tomorrow. It seems when it rains it pours.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 I'll be praying for Rachel and her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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