This is my 17 yr old son. He has battled brain cancer since age 11, and has to deal with a slew of medical problems everyday. He takes more pills than most 80 yr olds, has had three brain surgeries and radiation. He's dealt with cancer recurrence and metastasis. But, he never gives up and he never feels sorry for himself. When I get down about something, he lifts me up. His heart is pure and he's an inspiration to everyone he meets. He took this lovely lady to prom this Friday. Which, is pretty darn good considering his then oncologist didn't think he'd survive past the age 14.
Every day is a gift, and I just wanted to share.

What a fine young man and his beautiful date. He obviously comes from a very strong mother.

Family is



everything!

I know you are proud of him, I would be to.

Never give up.

My middle brother died of a Brain Tumor in the early 1970's. He was 16 years old.

He fought it well, as best he could.

You and your family are in my Prayers.

It takes a lot of courage to play the hand that Mother Nature deals us sometimes. Makes you realize how precious time is.
Best wishes.

What a courageous and fine looking young man you have there!

You must be a very proud Mom.


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You all are great. Thanks!

A handsome young man and a beautiful young lady...both of them standing up to face challenges most cannot imagine. Thanks for sharing this moment with us. Keep us updated from time to time if you don't mind.

Good looking couple!

Really good looking kid there, NavyVet.

Make sure his former oncologist gets a copy of this picture too.

He's a tough kid. His kidneys stopped working last Friday. Texas Children's sent a leer jet and he was life flighted to Houston on Saturday. It's a hard life when you struggle with your health. But, he keeps fighting and I think the Lord isn't ready to take him just yet. He shows me what it truly means to live, and how to fight for that life.

NavyVet,

Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll this Independance Day. Tell your son to never give up the fight! Stay strong.

Again your Family is in my Prayers...

Thank you. All prayers are greatly appreciated. I hate being stuck in this hospital. It's a scary, yet, lonely and boring place. I hope he gets better soon so we can go home.

May God richly bless you all! If everyone only appreciated life as you three do the world would be a wonderful place. Difficult times your going through right now but always remember that God is in control.

Lovely looking couple there; bet they had a blast!

In my prayers.

God Bless, Louis

You + your son are in our prayers as well.Best,R.

Just saw this news. Please know that there you and your son are in my thoughts and prayers, as are the folks at Texas Children's. They are the best and you are in good hands.

It's been a long week! But, we've finally gotten home. Texas Children's did a great job, and with the grace of God, saved his life. They think he was attacked by some kind of a viral infection. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes. They are always welcome and appreciated.

God bless you + your son as well.Ya'll are in our thoughts + prayers. I think that I told you that out here at the Cowboy church we will take a vigil + EVERYONE will participate in the power of prayer for the one prescribed.God bless.

Your son and family are in mine and Lora's prayers.

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I just wanted to share.

And I thank you....what a marvelous thing to share

NavyVet...I know where you are right now and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I lost my son to Muscular Dystrophy on June 30th, of this year... Like your son, he never complained and just went about his life as if nothing was wrong, the example he set (not unlike your son) touched many folks and made them re-examine the way they lived and how they treated other people, and how they approached lifes problems..

My son was diagnosed at birth and not expected to live through infancy...but he battled MD for 30 years, and I was blessed, along with a lot of other folks for all those years...

I wish the best for you and your son and my prayers are with you! What a great picture to share!

Z

Thank you so much, Z. My heart goes out to you and I'm so sorry you lost your son.
I know I will be there one day. So, I thank God for every day he let's me keep him. And I treasure this gift.
God bless you.