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Welcome to Daniel's Web
On November 10, 2001, our lives were turned upside down when our 3 year
old little boy Daniel was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer, called Stage IV Neuroblastoma.
He had very extensive metastic disease throughout his body, and the biology of his particular cancer
had all the unfavorable prognostic indicators. He was given a 20% chance of survival.
Since diagnosis, Daniel has amazed us all with his courage, as he has bravely endured numerous treatments, including 5 rounds of high dose chemotherapy, a nine hour surgery, stem cell (bone marrow) transplant, radiation, antibody treatments and more. We are very blessed to be able to say that today Daniel is a happy and healthy 10 year old boy, and May 2008 marked 6 years of remission for Daniel.
He is a miracle and our very precious gift from God.
Please be sure to sign Daniel's guestbook.
Mary, did you know?
DARE TO BE A DANIEL
Now Daniel served the living God,
And prayed to Him each day.
But evil people hated him-
To them he caused dismay.
For Daniel, with his prayers to God.
His enemies upset.
The death decree the king had signed,
yet soon came to regret.
Into a den of hungry lions,
Poor Daniel then was cast.
And with a stone they sealed the top-
they thought he wouldn't last.
The hungry lions growled and roared!
The angel shut their mouths!
Shut them with God's restraining bands-
A wonder to the crowds.
But God saved him by Angel hands:
Preserved his life complete.
Then King Darius pulled him out,
While praising God's great feat.
Author: Ronald E Ferguson
Please check out the new "Lunch For Life" website for ideas on how you can help bring awareness to Neuroblastoma. LUNCH FOR LIFE
Also, please check out the new site for Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation
where you can order "NB HOPE" bracelets!
For info on how to support Alex's Lemonade Stand for Pediatric Cancer Research
Alex's Lemonade- Click Here
"When I was crossing into Gaza,
I was asked at the checkpost
whether I was carrying any weapons.
I replied --oh yes, my prayer books".
-Blessed Mother Teresa
The Giving Tree
Journal
Friday, May 16, 2008 10:00 PM CDT Just a very quick entry to say that today is the 6th year anniversary of Daniel's bone marrow transplant--also
marking 6 years of remission for him!!
We are indescribably grateful for the gift of
this wonderful little boy!
Thank you for keeping him in your continued prayers.
With gratitude,
The Hammer Family
~Vic, Sara, Jenny, Daniel and Mary
MONDAY NOVEMBER 10,2008
Hello everyone,
Well, we really don't update this site very much anymore--except on days like today-- which is the 7th anniversary of Daniel's diagnosis.
7 years ago today was the absolute worst day of our lives. However, today we feel so amazingly BLESSED to have this beautiful little miracle boy with us.
We are all doing great. Daniel is in 4th grade and loves sports, especially football, and is playing basketball again this year as well. He is also in boyscouts, and is just enjoying life to the fullest. He and Vic spent a very fun week in Ontario Canada fishing this past summer.
Jenny is in 6th grade and enjoys many interests including riding her horse and playing basketball for her school team. She also joined the liturgical choir this year and they sing at the school mases. She really enjoys it.
Little Mary is 4 and enjoys preschool. She loves dinosaurs and also loves playing with her big brother and sister. She is just a treasure.
I will have to remember to update the photo section soon.
Thank you for your prayers for Daniel's continued good health,
and for all the other kids who are battling illness-- as well as those who have been called Home.
Thank you so much for checking in on Daniel and our family.
Blessings,
Vic Sara Jenny Daniel and Mary
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