tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24927436.post8358617887932761782..comments2023-10-22T05:28:40.930-06:00Comments on The Preister's: How did we get here?The Preister'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01874099919966811133noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24927436.post-50404506778477003582007-09-21T12:31:00.000-06:002007-09-21T12:31:00.000-06:00Hi! I met your friend who works at AR Children's H...Hi! I met your friend who works at AR Children's Hospital in Little Rock. She was our nurse after my son, Quinton Malachi McDonald, who we call "Malachi", was in recovery from getting a liver biopsy. I read your story and I know exactly what Charli, you and your husband went through. I see how God has healed Charli and I know He's going to heal Malachi also. <BR/><BR/>Malachi was born Aug. 3, 2007. He came out not breathing for about 45 sec. He went to the NICU for a couple hours, then came to our room. We noticed that he was wheezing, but the drs said that it would go away. When he was 7 days old, I was at my parents house about 2 1/2 hrs away from Little Rock. He seemed uncomfortable when my dad was holding him. I called his pediatrician and he told me to take him to the ER. When I did, he stopped breathing as soon as we took him back. He was rushed in the room so they could give him oxygen. They did an x-ray and saw a mass on his chest. He was airlifted on Aug. 10 to Litte Rock where I live with my husband to Arkansas Children's Hospital, and was diagnosed with neuroblastoma a few days later. Malachi had surgery on Aug. 15. They removed all of the tumor except the part on his spinal cord. About a week or two later, we went home. The Oncologist wanted to talk with us about further treatment. We went to clinic and the dr. saw that his abdomen was enlarged. The next day, a CT was done which showed an enlarged liver, and the next dat, a biopsy was done. The biopsy showed that he has neuroblastoma in his liver also. So here we are today...on the road to Malachi's recovery. He had his first two rounds of chemotherapy yesterday. He has one today and another tomorrow. He has to go through 12 weeks of chemotherapy. It's very scary for our whole family. I was still in school, but I'm going to withdraw from the semester and start back in January. I was so close to being finish. I'm glad that God healed your baby. That shows that He is a healer. I know for a fact that He will give Mlachi a complete healing. He's done too much for us already only to leave us. I'm glad I came to your website. It's so awesome. I am starting one for Malachi also. Thanks for sharing Charli's story! She is so adorable!Danielle, Quinton, and Malachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811341759629383939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24927436.post-88737421095553879382007-09-12T22:52:00.000-06:002007-09-12T22:52:00.000-06:00~Not quite sure what to say after reading that. Y...~Not quite sure what to say after reading that. You and Chad are doing such a WONDERFUL job with Charli!! We feel fortunate to live so close to you guys, and are able to see all the progress that Charli is doing every single day. I know that many, including us, take everyday things for granted. You have helped us to realize what is important in life, and where our priorities should be. We believe that God gives people challenges in life, and He gives it to those who can handle it! I will NEVER understand why this has happened to You, Chad, and Charli, but I know you, and I SEE that you are doing SO MANY wonderful things to bring NB to peoples attention! You, Chad, and Charli are making such an impression in people's lives, and are changing things for the 'good! I cannot even begin to imagine all the great things that you guys have been doing to help the cancer research foundation! Brenda, you are an AMAZING person! Our family could not ask for a better person! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! ~amanda & bradAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24927436.post-1593079706128247062007-09-12T20:38:00.000-06:002007-09-12T20:38:00.000-06:00HI guys your story sounds like my sons .. I found ...HI guys your story sounds like my sons .. I found Ian paralyized in his crib one morning at 10 months old of Stage 3 NB . After complain to the Doctors .. he hated to be on his stomache and would have tanturms for no reason. Here is Our site ... we live near Janie in Hamburg , NY she was daigosed after my Ian . <BR/>www.caringbridge.com/visit/iancameron<BR/> Dona CameronAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24927436.post-66377861175209174512007-09-12T11:29:00.000-06:002007-09-12T11:29:00.000-06:00Brenda,Very well written...thank you for sharing.....Brenda,<BR/>Very well written...thank you for sharing...I will do my part to continue to spread the word of NB. You are an inspiration to me. I continue to keep your family in my prayers. Take care and God Bless you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24927436.post-32297571529251828722007-09-12T07:59:00.000-06:002007-09-12T07:59:00.000-06:00As a mother myself, sometimes I look at you in awe...As a mother myself, sometimes I look at you in awe and wonderment. "How does she do it, with such poise and strength?" I am not trying to put you on some sort of pedestal, I realize that you are human. You should feel those "raw" emotions. How can you not? It's your bravery that gives you the strength to share those emotions that leaves me in awe. Your Charli is a household name at our house. Please know that I will do as you have asked and share your story with as many as I can. You have taken on this battle with the hopes of spreading awareness. You ARE doing something.<BR/>Know that we continue to pray for you and your precious Charli Ann.<BR/><BR/>The VanDyke Family,<BR/>Katie, Mike and Chloe MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24927436.post-2195317305877526872007-09-12T07:09:00.000-06:002007-09-12T07:09:00.000-06:00GREAT STORY Brenda. You're story is well written ...GREAT STORY Brenda. You're story is well written and very insiprational to many!! <BR/>-CourtneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24927436.post-78434756224891500422007-09-11T20:11:00.000-06:002007-09-11T20:11:00.000-06:00BRENDA,CHAD & CHARLI YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG FAMILY!...BRENDA,CHAD & CHARLI YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG FAMILY!! I KNOW YOU HAVE HAD A TOUGH BATTLE,BUT YOU HAVE TAUGHT ALL OF US THE IMPORTANCE OF "LIFE" AND SO MANY "SMALL" THINGS JUST DONT MATTER LIKE WE THOUGHT THEY DID!!! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR KNOWLEDGE ON HELPING US UNDERSTAND NB!! WE LOVE YOU PREISTER'S-HUGS N KISSES-THE WIDHALM'SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com