It’s Not Facebook – It’s ‘Faithbook’ From Now On… She now has over 1,000 FB Fans. Let’s make it 2,000!
May 30, 2010 | Posted by Jerry LET’S FAITH IT! - this unfortunate but courageous seven-year-old afflicted with bone cancer of the upper left arm – deserves more and more supporters on her Facebook page.
Her left arm has been salvaged from amputation, but not every reading has been totally hopeful. So, please visit and include yourself amongst world-wide visitors who are cheering for her and her recovery.
Now, here’s an update for her present and future fans…
As you might know by now, Faith is back home in southern Oregon after undergoing more chemotherapy.
HISTORY: To those new to this blog, it appared that Faith’s left arm was destined to be removed early last month - until a few miracles set in.
On a chance recommendation, Faith’s parents were referred to Dr. Ernest Conrad of Seattle Children’s Hospital. They drove Faith and her records and X-rays to a 5:00 meeting which lasted unti 8:00 p.m., and the Doctor said,
”We will operate tomorrow.”
That took place on June 9 and the arm was salvaged after an almost three-pound tumor was removed. Dr. Conrad’s people then teamed with Dr. Linda Stork’s unit at the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland to begin a specific chemotheraphy program.
Meanwhile, in the background, “Faith’s Friends” have organized to provide financial and emotional support. When this this blog debuted on June 5, there were just around 300 “Faithbook” friends – now that number is 1,153 and climbing.
If 1,000 supporters is powerful – can you imagine 2,000?
Faith’s FB page, “Faith’s Friends,” can be found at: http://bit.ly/djOulS. Her parents, Louis (a southern Oregon policeman) and wife, JoLayne, live in Central Point, OR. Many, many driving miles from Portland and Seattle.
I am inviting you to consider becoming “Fired Up for Faith” and joining others on FB for prayer and support – both emotionally and financially. every $5 for gas, or $2 for a meal, can make a difference for her parents.
This is the first time I have “gone personal” in my blogs…but couldn’t keep something as important as this to myself.
Here’s to all parents/mothers/fathers/brothers/sisters/family who have similar trials before and behind them.
I know that Faith and her family will be drawing on that wellspring of love and prayer.
Finally, for those unaware of Osteosarcoma, it is the eighth most common form of childhood cancer – or about 2.5% of all malignancies in pediatric patients. Rarely does it occur in someone as young as Faith – mostly striking teenagers.
Statistically, Faith is one of perhaps 50 children annually who will suffer this disease.
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Thank you so much Jerry for this. I am Faith’s Grandma and when we found out (on her daddy’s 40th birthday) that our precious little angel had bone cancer we were just devastated and have been reeling every since.
But this little gal is spunky between her vomiting from the chemo. When her hair started falling out at home, she chased her 19 year old sister around the house with a ball of it. If you go on Faith’s friends on facebook you will see nothing but smiles from this little trooper.
She was more concerned that her daddy didn’t get a birthday cake on his birthday, so she called me from Portland and asked me to bake him a spice cake with frosting with sprinkles.
The kids have to drive 300 miles (one way) to the hospital. The expense is going to be astronomical with gas, food, lodging and medical expenses. A wonderful organization in a town near by heard about Faith and has adopted her and will be raising money for her. They are a non-profit organization and any donations are tax deductible. http://www.handprintsofhope.org.
Please check out her site and see what a sweet little girl she is. Thank you for any help you can do. We really need prayers too! Prayers are just as important as money. Sometimes more!
Hi Annie – heard about Faith from Jerry and sent a small donation. I am sending up huge prayers for her recovery though. I have a seven-year old granddaughter as well, so I can imagine how devastating this must be.
My prayers have just been sent heavenward for Faith – God has a reason and purpose for this all – may the entire family find peace – David Kalstrom
I am a friend of Faith Friends on Facebook.
I have my “Fired up for Faith” bracelet on.
We are praying like crazy for her and the fam,
and we will continue to pray!
Hey Annie, don’t worry, God said that with faith you can move mountains, in fact he said also that when asking for something believe that you will be answered and you will be answered.
Annie, don’t worry just believe
Annie, don’t worry you are not alone
One more thing, keep smiling because Faith will get well
Praying…
Thank you so much Fadi. I read this after we got the news that there maybe cancer in the bone above the elbow. Was pretty devastated but was lifted when I read your comment. I do believe that our prayers will be answered. Thank you
Thank you for sharing Faith’s story! I know Faith’s mom JoLayne from high school in Medford and know we have many friends who have joined “Faith’s Friends” FaceBook page in support of Faith and her family. Please consider adding her as a friend and just sharing positive messages with them, or donating to HandPrints of Hope if possible to help offset the enormous costs the the family is going to face throughout Faith’s treatment! http://www.handprintsofhope.org
Thank you again!
Just to let you all know, Faith and her mommy and daddy will be on KDRV TV tonight, July 5, for an interview about living with cancer. Full story at 6:00, spot story at 5:00.
This is Faith’a Grammy, Jan Pearson. We all thank everyone for their vigilance, their praryers, emotional and financial support for our family. Without you, we would not be able to cope during this time of concern for Faith’s safety.
Thank you, Dr. Conrad, for your timely operation to save Faith’s lower arm. Words aren’t enough to express our gratitude.