That was a sh*t day!
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garythesign said:
I don't have kids so cannot comprehend what you must be going through.
It's quite, um, 'emotional' when they're ill. And once you become a parent you have enormous empathy with other parents - it's quite tribal.My son (same age as the OP's) had to have a general anaesthetic a couple of years ago, I practically burst into tears when he went out - I was holding his hand reassuring him and then... out like a light. He was fine, is fine, but it grabs you by the goolies to see them on a hospital bed.
OP - you'll have a testing weekend holding all those emotions in. But keep positive and we'll all keep collective fingers crossed. As someone else said, he's young and strong - they are remarkably resilient at this age.
200Plus Club said:
Good luck and all the best wishes to you all. When he's hopefully feeling well and able to I'd be more than happy to offer him as a cheer up a passenger ride on a Trackday perhaps if he's into cars. Sounds like it's been caught plenty early and I hope all goes well at this worrying time for you.
My son is really into cars - so much so he is at college studying a BTEC L3 in Motorsport Engineering. While this first year is very "mechanics" based (stripping engines etc), next year takes him into engineering - developing racing cars, aerodynamics and more so onto the green racing aspects - think hybrid, battery packs, Formula E etc. They are offered exposure to race engineering from grass roots all the way through to F1 and they go to the NEC in January for the Autosport Show. Also apparently there is a prize at the end of the year to carry out a weeks work experience with Mercedes F1.Now, how much actually comes to fruition obviously I am sceptical but the college is on an airfield - they develop their own car next year as a group and will fire up and test on the run way. He is not an academic, struggled somewhat at school but has now I think found his thing. I would have loved this to be available when I was his age!
I suppose what I am saying is a massive thank you for the offer as he would absolutely love it. I cannot express how touched I am, not only at this, but all the words of support, here and privately that have been sent.
throt said:
You must be so proud of him.. Strong lad..
You enjoy that takeaway, can't beat a good chinese..
Patch 1875, Throt, Garythesign, NDA and rustyUKYou enjoy that takeaway, can't beat a good chinese..
Thank you so much for the support. I spoke earlier about being in our little bubble dealing with this. I find it humbling that people who don't know us are so supportive.
The Chinese was awesome - disappointed I forgot to take a photo and stick it in the dirty takeaway thread though!!
Yesterday wore him out, so I worry for the possible harder days ahead. He was slightly disappointed in me yesterday as I would not let him watch I'm A Celebrity downstairs! "But I'm ill he said"!! So he went to bed and watched. He did say he needed an early night if he was going to kick this f
ker in the ! I don't normally allow bad language from him or my eldest - but I thought this was funny!If you have an airfield accces we have a few friends with nice cars. I'd be more than happy to rustle up a few, we've done things like that before or organise something else when the time is right for him. Messaged You!
I'm thinking McLaren 650s, v10 and V8R8 , 997 turbo and a few other bits n bobs :-)
I'm thinking McLaren 650s, v10 and V8R8 , 997 turbo and a few other bits n bobs :-)
200Plus Club said:
If you have an airfield accces we have a few friends with nice cars. I'd be more than happy to rustle up a few, we've done things like that before or organise something else when the time is right for him. Messaged You!
I'm thinking McLaren 650s, v10 and V8R8 , 997 turbo and a few other bits n bobs :-)
Totally awesome thank you. Love how you phrase them bits and bobs!!I'm thinking McLaren 650s, v10 and V8R8 , 997 turbo and a few other bits n bobs :-)
200Plus Club said:
If you have an airfield accces we have a few friends with nice cars. I'd be more than happy to rustle up a few, we've done things like that before or organise something else when the time is right for him. Messaged You!
I'm thinking McLaren 650s, v10 and V8R8 , 997 turbo and a few other bits n bobs :-)
All the best to you and your boy, seems he's in just the right place to get cracking and sort this out.I'm thinking McLaren 650s, v10 and V8R8 , 997 turbo and a few other bits n bobs :-)
I've got a 720S coming in March, if it's after that then stick me down too please 200Plus.
br d said:
200Plus Club said:
If you have an airfield accces we have a few friends with nice cars. I'd be more than happy to rustle up a few, we've done things like that before or organise something else when the time is right for him. Messaged You!
I'm thinking McLaren 650s, v10 and V8R8 , 997 turbo and a few other bits n bobs :-)
All the best to you and your boy, seems he's in just the right place to get cracking and sort this out.I'm thinking McLaren 650s, v10 and V8R8 , 997 turbo and a few other bits n bobs :-)
I've got a 720S coming in March, if it's after that then stick me down too please 200Plus.
I'm thinking get the lad a go in a few cars somewhere safe and then to Vmax and get him out in a few hypercars etc. Anyone would love that and it seems right to have something for him to look forward to over winter :-)
Tumbler said:
The Macmillan website is great for reliable information and the forum is good for support, they also have an area where you or your son can blog.
Tumbler - apologies I did not mean to ignore this. Thank you for the info.... I have found the Macmillan site far more ‘technical’ than the lymphoma organisation site.... probably one to move to when I have more knowledge.br d said:
All the best to you and your boy, seems he's in just the right place to get cracking and sort this out.
I've got a 720S coming in March, if it's after that then stick me down too please 200Plus.
This is awesome.... thank you so much. You must be so excited for your new arrival!I've got a 720S coming in March, if it's after that then stick me down too please 200Plus.
This weekend has been up and down somewhat. Bearing in mind we still don’t really know for definite what this is, Friday with college, and Saturday with work, Jack got through with a great sense of humour and was really positive. I even took him out to get some of his Xmas shopping, and he was very chatty.
Today he is polar opposite. Although he has gone to work, he is down. He is obviously thinking today, and it’s this that worries me more as he seems to withdraw into himself. I need to balance keeping him chipper with allowing him time to do his thinking. I see it as a processing day..... I just hope he is able to tell me as much as he wants to about what he is thinking about.
Anyway, big roast dinner later when he is home. He enjoys his Sunday roasts!
Today he is polar opposite. Although he has gone to work, he is down. He is obviously thinking today, and it’s this that worries me more as he seems to withdraw into himself. I need to balance keeping him chipper with allowing him time to do his thinking. I see it as a processing day..... I just hope he is able to tell me as much as he wants to about what he is thinking about.
Anyway, big roast dinner later when he is home. He enjoys his Sunday roasts!
mattyn1 said:
Tumbler - apologies I did not mean to ignore this. Thank you for the info.... I have found the Macmillan site far more ‘technical’ than the lymphoma organisation site.... probably one to move to when I have more knowledge.
There is a forum for family you will find them a supportive bunch, who will understand the range of emotions that you are going through and help you cope with the waiting between tests and diagnosis.Your son my find the 16-24 year old group helpful.
200Plus Club said:
Good luck and all the best wishes to you all. When he's hopefully feeling well and able to I'd be more than happy to offer him as a cheer up a passenger ride on a Trackday perhaps if he's into cars. Sounds like it's been caught plenty early and I hope all goes well at this worrying time for you.
PH is great at times.As others have said,
Wishing you and the family all the best. I know the NHS gets knocked at times but when it comes to these sort of issues I have always found them to be fantastic at every level.
Be strong mate and you can always come on here for a good rant if you need it.
Well here we are. Did not sleep well last night and not eaten yet today. Jack very normal and outwardly taking it all in his stride. Said he slept well and ate a good breakfast.
Sitting and waiting for our appointment now.
For me this is frigging horrific! Trying to keep chipper for him though.
Sitting and waiting for our appointment now.
For me this is frigging horrific! Trying to keep chipper for him though.
something to cheer him up hopefully, as discussed, the marvellous people at Vmax have just given us the nod to bring him to their next event in March/April, where will will do our best to get him out in some exceptional cars on the day, at full speed.
thanks to Craig @ Vmax and Imran for organising this!
Fingers crossed for you.
thanks to Craig @ Vmax and Imran for organising this!
Fingers crossed for you.
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