Today I learned that Mateo, the son of a friend of ours and Guatemalan adopteee, was diagnosed with Leukemia. This is very hard to swallow as we went through our daughter's adoption along with his and I can not begin to imagine the pain and stress his parents must feel. So please, say a prayer for his treatment to be successfull and with as minimal discomfort as possible.
For those of you who know Mateo and his parents, please refrain from posting their private site in order to respect their privacy.
Gracias y paz!
Posted by Kevin at April 29, 2008 10:27 PMPlease tell your friends that our family will be praying for Mateo. Our Beloved Daughter Clare was dignosed with Leukemia (A.L.L) in November of 2006. She is doing well she has 41 weeks of Chemo Left, we count down every day. It's a long hard road, but our children are soo strong. They will be in my thoughts and prayers through out the next months.
Posted by: claresmom at April 29, 2008 11:43 PMGod bless Mateo and his family.
My wife and I pray for him. We wish him a fast and complet recover.
Vince
Posted by: vince at April 30, 2008 06:58 AMKevin, please assure your friends that they have all the prayers in the world for successfull treatment from everyone on this side of the computer.
May they only know health and happiness.
We will keep Mateo in our prayers.
Lisa and Maylin
Posted by: Lisa at April 30, 2008 08:26 AMI wish nothing but the best for Mateo and look forward to hearing of his successful recovery. They are all in my thoughts.
Posted by: soon2bdad at April 30, 2008 08:44 AMIn our prayers as well.
God Bless.
Sending prayers on his behalf!!
Posted by: GuateMomof2 at April 30, 2008 09:22 AMMateo is in our thoughts and prayers. My husband also had leukemia(CML) and this year we celebrate 10 years since his bone marrow transplant. God bless their family.
Posted by: Matthew & Elizabeth at April 30, 2008 09:45 AMClare's mom - your's is the third case we know of, then, because another good friend of ours, and Mateo's, was also diagnosed with ALL a few years ago. She went through the treatment program and is now doing very well. She bounced back from the treatment and is growing, growing, growing. If I hadn't seen her go through the treatment, I wouldn't have believed she'd gone through that!
It is strange, though, to have these three cases. Mom of the little girl just mentioned said that there are only 3000 cases a year and yet here are 3 Guatemalan babies diagnosed with the disease.
We'll be praying for your baby as well.
Posted by: Sheryl at April 30, 2008 09:50 AMClare's mom...my daughter is the other child adopted from Guatemala who was diagnosed with ALL. She completed her treatment in November last year and is doing well today.
Here is her CB site: Caringbridge.org/visit/marielle
Please come over and take a look, there is life after cancer. Feel free to email me, if you'd like.
Posted by: Marie at April 30, 2008 10:02 AMMy husband and I send prayers to this little guy. Mateo is such a special name in its meaning. May God bless him and watch over him always...
Posted by: Diana at April 30, 2008 10:25 AMWe are praying for that precious boy and his family.
God Bless
Posted by: Lori at April 30, 2008 11:49 AMSheryl... I also know another little boy named Alex with Leukemia, he has a diffrent kind them my daughter and has had a realy ruff ride. He was born in Guatemala and joined his family in 2006.... Very weird...
Posted by: claresmom at April 30, 2008 12:04 PMMateo and his family are close in our prayers. May his health be restored and his future be as bright and beautiful as he is.
Posted by: Darla & Jim at April 30, 2008 01:04 PMWe will also say a prayer for them. Can anyone share with us all any of the symtoms that we might look for? Are there any signs that should alert you? I know nothing about it, but will certainly do some research on the subject.
Posted by: Troy at April 30, 2008 01:48 PMOur thoughts are with Mateo and his family.
Posted by: erinberry at April 30, 2008 01:58 PMKevin,
I will add him to my prayer box. We have friends whose son was diagnosed last year and he seems to be responding very well to treatment. I will hope that for your friends as well.
I have said a prayer for Matteo and his family. Matteo, by Jesus' stripes we are healed so I pray that you will be healed indefinitely! I also pray that the parents will be comforted during this process and that the doctor's would receive an added measure of wisdom.
God bless!
Mateo
Hang in there! You are amazing and will kick this thing. Hugs to Mommy and Daddy.
Susanne
Posted by: S. Stalker at April 30, 2008 02:44 PMMateo-
You are in our prayers, along with big sis and mommy and daddy!
Olga
Posted by: olga at April 30, 2008 03:06 PMAs a fellow cancer survivor, I know that the diagnosis can be scary however they are doing phenominal things with medicine/research/care. Mateo and his parents will certainly be in my prayers and I want to reassure them that all will work out. Take it day by day. God Bless!
Posted by: Jill at April 30, 2008 03:18 PMPrayers to Mateo for a complete and speedy recovery and prayers for strength to his parents!
Posted by: Julie at April 30, 2008 03:41 PMOur prayers are with Mateo and family. He has the same name as our son. May healing energy flow your way!
Posted by: peter at April 30, 2008 05:26 PMWe will keep Mateo in our prayers
Kathleen
Mateo is in our prayers!
Our son (bio) is a cancer survivor. He says, "Go get 'em, Chemowarrior!"
The strength and resilience of children is something we can all learn from.
God bless and hugs,
Mera
P.S. I'll start a thread in the general discussion board, so those of us with patients/survivors can connect.
Posted by: Mera at April 30, 2008 10:03 PMI used to be a volunteer Wish Granter for the Make A Wish Foundation. The strength, courage, and resilience of the children was incredible. They were the ones giving me support, not vice-versa.
Just one more example of how we can learn from children!
Paz,
Kevin
Guatadopt.com
you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Posted by: mk at May 1, 2008 04:57 PM