Rute - what difficult news for you and your family. My thoughts are with all of you. Try to stay strong - there is always hope.

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I will keep you and your family in my thoughts, Rute. I know you are a strong and wonderful mama.

I felt like my heart stopped for a beat when I read this. I cannot imagine how shattered you feel, but I wish for you the strength to be strong for your son and your family. What a horrible shock - I am so sorry.

Oh, Rute! My sister's friend went through chemo at a very young age, but she beat it and is a strong and beautiful young lady today. Hugs, thoughts, prayers, and overall good vibes to you.

Oh Rute I am so sorry. This is a very difficult time. Please take care of yourself. Your son will need you to be strong. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Know that we are here for you.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Thinking of you and your son, Rute! Hang in there.

Rute, best wishes to you and to your family! I hope everything goes well with your son's treatment.

Rute, I read your blog...you will continue to live, you will have good days and bad ones and you will be there for your child. I don't have words to express how sorry I am that you all have to go through this. You are right that children are incredibly strong. Science can also do amazing things.

But please take really good care of yourself during this time too. People often forget about the caretakers. Please ask others for support for yourself ( and your husband and your other child ).

Please keep us posted. Love to you !

I hope for a smooth and successful treatment. Take care of yourself and your family.

Rute, I felt like I was punched in the gut just reading the news, and I hardly even know you. I have a son near the same age, and I am typing my reply to you with tears in my eyes. My heart goes out to you, your son and your family and you will all be in my thoughts.

My prayers go out to you during this trying time. Stay strong and positive for your son and I hope everything goes well with this treatment.

I am so sorry to hear about your news. I will remember your son and you and your family in my prayers.

Rute, I am thinking about you and praying for your family.

Rute - sweetheart, I am so sorry to hear this news - and so sorry that you and your family are going through this. I will pray for you and your family daily - I promise! And please know, that one of the best things you can do for your son and your family right now, is to take special care of yourself. Gather your friends and loved ones around you and ask them to help you to be kind and gentle and respectful of yourself and what you need, in order to be the best mom and wife for your familywhile you go through such a stressful time. Sending you my love!

Rute, I am thinking of you and sending all the prayers and hugs I can send. I echo the thoughts of others to take really good care of yourself.

Lots of love and prayers from Seattle.

Rute nothing I can say can possibly make you feel any better. Just know that I am thinking of you. (((hugs))) x

Rute, I am so very sorry to hear that your son is ill. (((hugs))) to you and your family.

Rute, you and your family are in my prayers. Sending you lots of love and strength.

Oh, Rute - sending you hugs and love. This is a parent's worst fear, but I know many who look back later having gotten through successfully so do not let yourself lose hope. You and your son are with me in my heart.

Oh, Rute. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

Big hugs and warm thoughts.

I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.

Rute, I'm sending positive thoughts for your son, his medical team, and your whole family. Wishing him a complete and swift recovery. Love to you.

I am so sorry that you and your family must go through this, Rute. I will be thinking of you and hope all goes well.

I'm so sorry! You and your family are in my heart and prayers. As a mom, I can think of few things that would be more difficult than to have one's child go through something like this.

Oh Rute I am so incredibly sorry this happens to anyone, especially a child. Please be sure to talk with the counselors at the hospital where he is receiving chemo as they can help you navigate this difficult time. Stay strong for your son but allow yourself to cry. Lean on your friends and family for support, everyone wants to help.

I am so sorry Rute. I know you will all find the strength to get through this, you are both in my thoughts.

Rute, this news pierced my heart -- you asked for prayer, and pray I will. People want to help in many ways, but sometimes, all we can do is pray. Please feel free to PM me if you want as I would be humbled to encourage you.

Oh, Rute. I am so, so sorry! I will pray for your son and all of you. I hope we can all be a support to you--as an escape or as a place for you to come and cry and share your honest feelings and not have to be strong for a few minutes. <3