The night that package arrived was one of our worst. The letter he attached literally made me bawl. Our side is so full of simple human decency and kindness. It was humbling that a pede took the time to do that for us. I hope he sees some of his items and knows how appreciated he is.
Too dumb to pm.
Jackson Hemphill C/o st. Judes childrens research hospital Target house 311 1811 poplar ave. Memphis, tn 38104
Can't print them out, but will definitely show him when he wakes up tomorrow! You have amazing skills!
Adult small. That would be awesome!
I like to ask for cards and letters. But you only have so many characters to do it with. (Or I am too dumb to figure out how to get around that.) I also wanted to thank some of the people who sent us care packages... But again not enough words allowed.
Thank you. That means a lot! And you are 💯 percent correct.
He just got done with first round of chemo. We are looking to be here for over a year. He has done so well. Lost his hair and has developed horrible mouth sores. As a parent it is the hardest thing I have ever had to watch. He is so tough and kind. Still says thank you even when he is hurting. Great kid.
Thank you. I took him to the rally on the 6th. We were surrounded by 100's of super kind patriots. As we were leaving washington the media was describing the lawlessness of the crowd. It left a heck of an impression on his 14 year old brain. It was the biggest crowd I have ever seen. People were polite and gentle and looked out for him. Made sure he could see the screens.
During the ice storm we just got hit with the mail stopped. Those were long days. The letters really help to break up the monotony of being here without friends and family.
Yes he is. I always tell people "the results were inconclusive." But he is all mine. The middle child who just a few weeks ago had never been sick.
We are in memphis. They are amazing. Best place to be in a bad situation. Cards can be sent to jackson Hemphill c/o St. Judes childrens research hospital Target house room 311 Memphis tn 38104
Cards are like ten minutes of morphine. He reads every one and doesn't think about mouth sores or hair loss or anything.
They are an amazing place! We have had some rough days here. Cancer sucks. Cancer during covid really sucks. Cancer during covid and a snow storm really really sucks. Cancer during covid and a snow storm and a boil order for the city of Memphis really really really really really really sucks!
Thank you. It is hard, but everyone here has been so kind.
It sounds weird to say it to people who haven't been here, but it is in many ways a blessing to be here. My son and I have never been closer and sometimes I think God has a way of thumping you on the head and telling you to look around and count your blessings... Every day is precious and not in any way guaranteed. 2nd day of hard chemo and it has been amazing. I know it's gonna get so much worse, but reading all the comments has given me a huge surge of strength and peace. Thank you for sharing your story. I am truly humbled by it and hope everyone is healthy and well in your family.
You speak the truth. The first night I got here I had a small tote and my boy had one pair of underwear a pair of shorts socks and a hospital gown from our hospital in Springfield Mo. I must have looked like a refugee. A kind nurse, a big black guy with a heart of gold took me for a quick walk after jackson went to sleep. He reminded me that God was driving and to let go the wheel. It was the speech I needed to hear exactly when I needs to hear it. Those first days were hard. I would wake up at 4 get his lab results and then walk around the leukemia ward (which I have since learned is exactly .09 of a mile) and bawl into my mask.
Thank you. Hug your boy till his eyes almost pop out. Never take it for granted. Hope you never have to make a trip like this or have to make decisions like we have been. Exposed to this week. We are in a wonderful place for treating cancer but I would rather be almost anywhere else.
I can vouch for the fact that your donation goes to a good cause. They have treated us wonderfully. The only problem is covid has us on a virtual lockdown.... It's hard to keep a 14 yr old entertained. We have become so much closer though.
- He is a boy scout and plays french horn in band. I have three kids and he has always been the polite one. When. I take the family out to eat he always tells me thank you..... He is just a sweet kid.
Sure. It's jackson. He had a bone marrow biopsy this morning and is sleeping peacefully next to me. The nasty chemo is going in now.... Reading every one's responses is a definite pick me up. Wish I could give them all a hug.
Writing that down. Where can I get it?
Thank you. It is so hard to find things he can tolerate so I will definitely look into it. At this point I would milk an angry hippo if I thought I could get him to drink it.
I think you are right! I have so little control here. I am used to being the boss but here all I can control is my attitude... I can influence his and
Yes.it must.