BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Sep 09 - 01:00 PM

Lynne, if you need goods for an auction/sale, please let us know. I would be happy to contribute an all-the-way-from-Colorado custom-designed necklace and earrings using semi-precious stones and other natural materials.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 30 Sep 09 - 04:17 PM

Tell her to be full of hope. this disease in childhood is eminently curable. Love and hugs Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 30 Sep 09 - 05:22 PM

Thanks again guys. I'm not sure if Shady has read all this yet. She's going to copy it into an e-mail to Alicia since they can't visit for a month now. I wasn't sure that sending her the link was necessarily a good idea. The stall/auction idea is a good one and I'll put it to Shades. There are aslso posibilities in the hat idea...perhaps we could build it up to a hat fashion show to raise money?

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 21 Oct 09 - 03:28 PM

To keep you updated, Alicia is coming out of hospital for a week next week. The kids can go and visit her at home provided they don't have colds or anything. She seems to be keeping her spirits up. I don't know if her hair has gone yet

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Hollowfox
Date: 21 Oct 09 - 04:59 PM

Sorry I missed this thread earlier; the good thoughts and assorted juju are going out as I type, and a special, genuine purebred midwestern %$@#-reduction candle will be fired up for her as soon as I get home (within the hour).

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Peace
Date: 21 Oct 09 - 08:02 PM

Best wishes and prayers for the young lass.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 23 Oct 09 - 09:41 AM

Thanks again guys, it all helps.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: RangerSteve
Date: 23 Oct 09 - 02:47 PM

I missed this, somehow. You've got my thoughts heading your way.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leuk
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 Oct 09 - 02:47 PM

Lynne... check your PM box

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Neil D
Date: 24 Oct 09 - 12:16 AM

Much progress has been made in fighting this disease so keep up hopes. We are also sending our wishes for total remission.
                                    Neil and Christina

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leuk
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Oct 09 - 09:47 AM

more good wishes winging your way

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: sing4peace
Date: 24 Oct 09 - 02:07 PM

Light surrounding you all...
Peace and comfort,
Joyce

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Gweltas
Date: 25 Oct 09 - 01:19 AM

Best wishes for a GOOD OUTCOME.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Hawker
Date: 25 Oct 09 - 04:08 AM

Sending healing thoughts and love to all of you. No hair? WOW what an opportunity to have fun with wigs and hats. Every grey cloud can be turned inside out to reveal its silver lining, Hope, Love and Courage I send by the bucketful; :0)
x Lucy x

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: GUEST,Alex Miller
Date: 25 Oct 09 - 05:09 AM

All the best to Alicia and her family. I lost my youngest son, Grant, to this disease just over three years ago. He had been diagnosed with leukaemia at age 12. It was Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), that time round, and chemotherapy lasted for two + years. Three years later on it was AML. The doctors here said there was a 75% chance of complete recovery at his age. (The older you are the lower the chances for a complete cure, apparently) Unfortunately, at 16 plus, he turned out to be in the "25%" bracket.
I pray there will be a better outcome for Alicia.

Alex

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leuk
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 25 Oct 09 - 05:28 AM

So sorry for your loss guest Alex. There is a handful of us on this forum who have lost children.   

However, we try to keep "positive" thoughts flowing in these threads, especially as they may be viewed by the person (and family) to which they are dedicated.

If you have an interest in music, please visit above the BS section and join the forum. You might make some friends, and get comfort in both above and below the line discussions.

Maybe a moderator will, for Alica's sake, remove the post from guest_Alex and even this post with appropriate explanation?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 25 Oct 09 - 06:47 AM

Oh Alex, I'm so sorry. I don't know if I would cope with the loss of a child, but I guess you have no real choice.

Alicia has not yet read this thread. I'm wondering if I should perhaps copy and paste most of the messages so Shady can print them off and show them to her next week when she is briefly out of hospital. There was a number of other messages which, while sympathetic, I think may be tactless to show her at this point. If I do it that way people can say what they feel they need to and I can edit them if I think it necessary.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 29 Oct 09 - 11:21 AM

For those who wanted to be updated on this, Alicia came out of hospital for a week yesterday after her first batch of chemo. She has no hair and may not leave the house. The girls don't yet know if they will be allowed to visit her or not.

The good news is that, before leaving hospital she had her bone-marrow tested and there is, at present, no sign of the leukemia.
The first round score is:
Alicia 1 leukemia 0

Next week she will go back in for the next blast of chemo.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Oct 09 - 11:31 AM

That is good news, Lynne.

Here's hoping that next year she can Trick or Treat as Lady Godiva.

Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Oct 09 - 03:00 PM

Thanks for the update Lynne. I'm still keeping Alicia in my thoughts.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: ShadyLady
Date: 01 Nov 09 - 01:23 PM

sorry for taking so long to post on here! we're all very grateful for all your good wishes. some of my friends did an 11 mile bike ride yesterday to raise money, and we've decided that we're going to do a sponsored silence at school. we think lots of people will want to join in because Alicia is a well-loved member of year 9! she's just so nice!

love Shady

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leuk
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 01 Nov 09 - 02:48 PM

Hi Lynne and ShadyLady

Great news! Thanks for keep us up in the loop.

More good energy for Alicia in this post and something more tangible good wishes soon to winging its way.

Lynne check your PM box.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 01 Nov 09 - 04:00 PM

Hi Shady, you are turning into the lovely thoughtful young lady I always knew you would. Well done for supporting your friend so well. My love to you and yours and my very best wishes for full recovery to Alicia.

Andy

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: ShadyLady
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 11:21 AM

thank you :D we've set the date for the sponsored silence - Friday 13th November, and we're currently collecting sponsors. If anyone wants to sponsor me, I would be very happy!

Love Shady

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 03 Nov 09 - 06:51 PM

Okay, let's get the ball rolling.
Put me down for a tenner.
Now let's hear from all our friends who, like me, can count their blessings for our healthy children.

Andy

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: ShadyLady
Date: 04 Nov 09 - 03:47 PM

Thank you very muchly Andy :D

Shady

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 06 Nov 09 - 09:17 AM

Yep...biggest blessing there is too, closely followed by good friends.

What Shady didn't mention is that they have decided to give Alicia a figure skating lesson with some of the money, since it's something she's always wanted to do. The rest will go to leukemia research.

Alicia is having a party on Saturday, then goes back into hospital on Sunday so here's hoping for the next leg of the treatment!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: SINSULL
Date: 06 Nov 09 - 09:43 AM

Does anyone in the UK have a Paypal account where we in the US can send a donation?
Maine hideobilia is on the way. LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 06:24 AM

Yep...I do. Lynne Tann-Watson. Don't know if you need any other info.

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 06:53 AM

Just copied and pasted most of the messages from here and printed them off for Shady to take to the party this afternoon. I hope you will forgive me for the small amount of editing I've done

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 07 Nov 09 - 08:31 AM

Well done Lynne, that should be a boost for her.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 07:51 AM

The sponsored silence is today for the duration of the school day.

Anyone who wants to send anything can do it either by PayPal to me, (Not sure what info you need to do that) or PM me for my address and send a cheque or whatever.

I'm Lynne Tann-Watson, for anyone who doesn't know, so that should be enough for Paypal

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: ShadyLady
Date: 12 Nov 09 - 11:03 AM

The silence was today. I did it! Sorry I didn't notify you about the date being moved forward. It's becaue one of my other friends has to go into hospitaland for something tomorrow. *rolls eyes*

Anyway, all my friends did really well and, out of the five of us doing it, not one of us said anything!

Shady

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 14 Nov 09 - 05:51 AM

Which, if you know the people concerned, is a massive feat, believe me!

Actually, having been brought up around the "Sidmouth deaf and dumb choral society", Shady is quite creative with sign language!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 05:41 AM

Not an accurate figure, but Shady has worked out that between them (five of them) they will probably have raised somewhere around £500.

Well done girls!!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leuk
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 06:47 AM

very well done!

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:14 AM

Good work, ladies.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:47 AM

Well done! Great Work!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leuk
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 01:21 PM

Wooteriffic!

Lynne, let me know when the little something arrives and let us all know how the girls get on with it.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 02:49 PM

Drinking vouchers winging their way via Paypal as we speak, well read actually.

Well done team,


XXXXXXX

Andy

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 08:00 PM

Just came on this after being away- sending light and love and healing thoughts!

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 19 Nov 09 - 07:49 AM

There was a piece in our local paper this week. One of the little group of friends got in touch with Great Ormond Street hospital and they helped her to arrange a sponsored bike ride. (Shady couldn't participate because, shamefully, she can't ride a bike) A lot of kids turned out for it and altogether they raised £1,100. With other things they all have planned, they will probably end up raising over £2,000.

Alicia has said that she doesn't want the figure skating lesson they were going to give her with the first bit of the money and that it should all go to charity. She feels she owes so much to various charities. She will decide which the money will go to.

The situation may be making them grow up rather quickly but it seems to be doing it in a good way! Everything positive so far, so here's hoping it all continues so

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: SINSULL
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 02:42 PM

An update? Hair growing back? What up?

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: Donuel
Date: 10 Dec 09 - 10:46 AM

I see
wonderful news,
wonderful work
and giving hearts. here.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Dec 09 - 10:15 AM

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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: SINSULL
Date: 11 Dec 09 - 10:16 AM

No posts from MBSLynne since November. IS all well?
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leuk
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 11 Dec 09 - 02:20 PM

Maybe they all got distracted by the boxes of fairy wings and craft things I sent to the girls.

It is close to Christmas, maybe Lynne is wrapped up in school and/or church programmes, shopping and parties. They do lots of holiday parties here in UK. Work, family, friends. It seems endless.

BTW Lynne... more probably headdresses and fairies coming after Christmas. My daughter is bringing them back to me from the US when she visits.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leuk
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 29 Jan 10 - 09:50 AM

We have had no news for so long. Any updates welcome. Alicia's name was in my Mudcat meditation bowl this past Sunday.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 08:30 AM

No news may be good news. MBSL hasn't posted since November. Hope all is well. Alicia is still on my list too.

Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
From: MBSLynne
Date: 01 Mar 10 - 03:30 PM

So sorry guys! I hardly ever go on Mudcat anymore and there wasn't really anything to report so I didn't bother. Now there is. Alicia has just left hospital with the all clear (so far). Obviously she's not completely out of the woods yet but It's all very positive and hopeful. I think it is a little earlier than was first said as well, so that's got to be good. She's not back at school yet but will be returning after the Easter holidays.
The girls have finally managed to collect almost all of the money that was pledged to them for their sponsored silence and have handed it in to school. School will then write out a cheque to the charity of Alicia's choice. When I hear what the total was I will let you know and also tell you what charity it will be going to. Thanks so much to those who sent money to swell the fund.
I'm sure all the thoughts, prayers and wishes and general good energy being sent by Mudcatters must have helped this happy outcome. Don't stop yet!
Thanks again guys and sorry I was silent for so long.

Love Lynne