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This website has been created to keep family friends and visitors updated and informed on Orion's progress
Orion And His Sister Kymlan
Orion was only five years old on May 5th, 2004 when he was diagnosed with ALL, Ph+, and CSN leukemia. For two months prior to his diagnosis he had been consistently sick with ear infections,severe headaches,vomiting,and Bells Palsy. This eight week period began with many doctor appointments and several different diagnosis', and ended after seeing a doctor about Orion's eyes. The doctor found bleeding behind one of his eyes and he was immediately sent to Lebonheur Children's Hospital for testing. After arriving at the hospital, Orion began to get worse and was admitted into the ICU. The very next morning the doctors told the family that he needed to be transferred to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital because they belived Orion has lekeumia. Within twenty-four hours Orion and the family found ourselves in the ICU at St. Jude facing a very rare and high risk form of cancer. Because of the nature of his leukemia, Orion would need to undergo chemotherapy to prepare his body for a bone marrow transplant. By the end of September Orion was ready for the next phase of his battle,total body irradiation and a high dose Chemotherapy, and on October 12th, (my birthday) Orion received his little sister Kymlan's bone marrow. She is the perfect match that he needs.
At this time I would like everyone to know that Thanks to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,the doctors, and the amazing research we not only have hope and a second chance, but an extended family that consist of staff and friends from St. Jude.
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The Chosen Mothers By Erma Bombeck
Most women become a mother by accident, some by choice and a few by habit.
Did you ever wonder how mothers of children with life threatening illnesses are chosen? Somehow, I visualize God hovering over earth selecting his instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes he instructs His angels to make notes in a giant ledger“ Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew. “ Forrest, Majorie, daughter, patron saint Cecilia. “ Rutledge, Carrie, twins, patron saint Greard. ”Finally, He passes a name to an angel and says, “ Give her a child with cancer.” The angel is curious. “why this one God? She’s so happy” “ Exactly,” smiles God, Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel.” “But does she have patience?” ask the angel, “ I don’t want her to have to much patience or she will drown in a sea of self pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it.” I watched her today, “said God, She has that feeling of self-independent that is so rare and necessary in a mother. You see, the child I’m going to give her have it’s own world. She has to make it live in her world and that’s not going to be easy. “But Lord, I don’t think she believes in you,” said the angel. “ no matter, I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness.” The angel gasps, “ Selfishness? Is that a virtue?” God nods. “ If she can’t separate herself from the child occasionally she’ll never survive. Yes, here is the woman I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn’t realize yet, but she will be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted. She will never consider a single step ordinary. I will permit her to see clearly the things I see…… ignorance, cruelty, prejudice….. and allow her to rise above them. And what about her patron saint. ask the angel, his pen poised in mid-air. God smiles and says… “ A mirror will suffice.”
Orion I love you so much and Iam so blessed that God choose me to be your mother.
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Some Of Our Special Friends that we would like you to pray for too. *beside their name has the same diagnosis as Orion
* Macauley www.caringbridge.org/tn/macauley Matt www.caringbridge.org/wa/matt Parker www.caringbridge.org/tn/parkerdeason Tyler www.caringbridge.org/tn/tyleremert Jonathan www.caringbridge.org/tn/jonathansumers Rachael www.caringbridge.org/tn/rachaeljames Kyle www.caringbridge.org/tx/kyle *meredith www.caringbridge.org/nc/meredith Stormy www.caringbridge.org/tn/stormyrlott Anne Raegan www.caringbridge.org/ms/anneraegan
Abbi www.caringbridge.org/ms/abigail
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Thursday, August 23, 2007 5:20 PM CDT
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Hospital Information: Home 6551 Hickory Crest Walls, MS 38680
Links: Give Kids The World Creating Magical Memories For Children With Life Threatening Illnesses Desoto Darlings organization headed by a mother's love for her daughter and Miracles that happen at St. Jude. Make A Wish Foundaton where sick children's wishes come true
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