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I haven't been spending too much time here lately because life has just gotten in the way, but my family really needs all of your prayers and good thoughts right now. Tonight I got some sad and depressing news about my ex-father-in-law.

I will give you more background into the story since it may seem wierd to some of you that I am still so connected to my ex's family. When my daughter Brittany was born, I was 20 years old and decided to move to the city where her father was living. We were still together at this point. I was so young to have a new baby that required alot of extra work, she wasn't very healthy as an infant, and Jason and I moved into his dad's and Ali's basement suite. They became sort of like surrogate parents to me since mine lived so far away. Well, once Jason and I broke up that bond has always stayed the same with Ken and Ali.

We found out in May that Ken had Leukemia. He was such a healthy person so it was such a shock to everyone. Vegetarian, ran marathons you know the type. We were all so happy when his leukemia went into remission in October. Unfortunately it was very short lived and the week before Christmas they found out it was back with a vengance. He still had hope though. The head Oncolgy Dr. suggested another round of Chemo and then a bone marrow transplant once he was in remission. They did the research and found that he had several possible matches so the hope was restored. Here is where things get a little stupid. Apparently, the people in charge of the bone marrow have a seperate time line than the Dr.s. Even if they have a suitable match it can still take 3-6 months for the transplant to happen. Today we found out that Ken didn't get into remission with this last round of Chemo and that his body is producing leukemic cells faster than it is producing healthy cells. They have used the best Chemo drugs they have and he hasn't been able to stay in remission. So basically, Ken has exhausted all of his treatment options. He asked the Dr. today how much time he's got left if he doesn't try any of the lower success rate chemo drugs and the Dr. said weeks not months.

Needless to say, Brittany, my daughter, is absolutely devastated. I can't imagine what it would be like if this were my dad when it hurts so much for me right now.

So what I am needing from all of my KickAS family are your prayers, white light and good thoughts. I need these for my family, Ken and Ali and for Brittany's dad Jason. This is going to be a very difficult few weeks

Thank you all so much for being there when I need you most. You are all in my thoughts and prayers more than you know.

Jill

Jill...
it hurts me to read of your x father in laws serious health condition.....please know you are in my prayers...if you need to talk or anything at all...pm me....he is in my prayers as well your family...

Hang in there sweetie...we're all here for you and white light, prayers...love and support can help us through the toughest of times...

luv buggie

Oh Jill, I'm so sorry. You know there will be lots of prayers and hugs coming. I will definately keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I wish there was more I could do. Please know I'm there.

Cindy

Hi Jill

My words can't begin to tell you how I feel for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and especially for your daughter.

Please give your daughter an extra hug for me.

Many hugs are going your way.

Hugs

Gerri

Jill,
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
We often learn to treasure life even more when we are faced with what seems like unfair circumstances.

Jill, I remember the first time you posted about Ken and was so hoping that things would turn out otherwise. By all means I'm sending tons of white light and love his way that he will have the best outcome possible.

Please give Brittany an extra special hug and let her know there are people all over the world pulling for her granddad.

Many hugs,

Jill,
So sorry to hear the news. My best wishes and tons of hugs are coming your way. I know your pain and I greatly feel for you. I just wanted to let you know I was given the same news about my mother who had inoperable lung cancer. They gave her about 6 weeks they said. You know what...that was almost 9 years ago and she is still alive. Don't give up...miracles really do happen.

My thoughts are with you and your family

Sherri

Jill,
I'm so sorry....please know I'm sending lots of good, healing thoughts your way.
Lots of love to your family.

Hello, Jilligan, please add my support to your list. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.

love,
Rita

Jill,

I'm so sorry your family has to go through this. My prayers are with you all. Faith and hugs, Wanda