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Old 07-22-2009, 12:50 PM
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Pray for Javi (once again)

My poor little coconut... I posted a little while back about a kid I babysit for who was 3 and battling leukemia. He was diagnosed at a year and a half and had been remission until it came back late last year. The poor guy went through a second round of intense chemotherapy and radiation treatments in order to prepare for a bone marrow transplant with the marrow being provided by his amazing 6 year old big brother. Unfortunately all of the chemo and radiation destroyed little Javiers' liver and he ended up getting a new lobe from his uncle. After both a liver and bone marrow transplant, things looked up. The bone marrow had taken and Javier was on the way to recovery. Doctors said that if he could last just 6 months without rejection of the bone marrow, then things should pretty much be in the clear. This was in December. 8 months later, the leukemia is back and the family has decide not to treat him. They are going to let him last as long as his little body can as they don't think he is strong enough to go through any more. They are taking a family vacation to Florida (Disney World I think) and are going to allow him to have as much fun as possible. No more being couped up inside.

I just ask for any and all prayers that you guys can spare. He is literally the strongest, most amazing person I know, even at just four years of age. His family has been through a lot and they can use all the support you can give, even if it is just in the form of positive thoughts and/or prayers.
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Old 07-22-2009, 02:07 PM
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That is so heart-breaking. Thank you so much for updating this sad story. I will be sending prayers for Javier and his entire family.

 
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Old 07-22-2009, 03:26 PM
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Many ~thoughts~ and ~prayers~ to Javi and family. This breaks my heart for them all.
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Old 07-22-2009, 08:38 PM
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I am so sorry to hear that Javier's leukemia has returned. I will keep him in my prayers.
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Old 07-22-2009, 09:10 PM
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When you read something such as this, it puts things into a whole new perspective. May God bless that little boy and may his remaining time on earth be happy.
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Old 07-22-2009, 09:33 PM
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When you read something such as this, it puts things into a whole new perspective. May God bless that little boy and may his remaining time on earth be happy.
Very well said, I second these thoughts.
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Old 07-23-2009, 06:37 AM
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May God bless this sweet little Angel and his family. I wish him happiness in the last of his little life. I will keep Javi in my prayers everyday.
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Old 07-23-2009, 06:24 PM
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Keeping Javi and his family in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sad to hear this update. What a courageous little guy, and his family sounds awesome too. I hope their trip to Disney World is the best ever.
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Old 07-23-2009, 06:36 PM
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How very sad...I hope he can enjoy the time he has left. Javi and his family will be in my thoughts.
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Old 07-24-2009, 06:15 AM
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This amazing little guy and his family are in my prayers. I hope he has sooo much fun in Disney World. Bless his little heart.
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