It is with the heaviest of hearts that I tell you that Henry's cancer is back.
He's feeling ok right now, and we will be pursuing whatever options help to extend his life and keep him happy and comfortable.
We are all coping as well as can be expected.
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49 comments:
I am so, so, so sorry to hear this news. I send you and the whole Smak family warmth and good wishes... I hope you are taking care both of Henry but also of yourself right now.
i don't normally comment, but i always read -- and hope.
this just breaks my heart.
take care of yourself and your family.
Oh damn. I am so sorry to read this, and I send thoughts and prayers to you all.
I cannot imagine how you must feel. I am so so sorry that this is happening. Good thoughts/prayers/karma...good everything to you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear it. Not fair, not fair...
You are in my prayers.
Dammit. I am so sorry. I will be thinking of you very much.
I'm so so sorry Dr. Smak. I'll be thinking of you.
Thinking of you ...
My heart sinks at this news. I hope you find the strength and the courage you need during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.
My heart goes out to you. I am so so sorry this is happening. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I am so sorry to hear the news, Dr. Smak. Hope that there is anything we can do to help; our deepest prayer for Henry and the whole Smak household.
To all the Smaks,
You are all so amazing, know that this community is here to help in whatever way they can.
K3P3
Words are not enough, Dr Smak. I am so sorry. Wish I could be of more help to you.
I've never commented, but have followed for a while. My heart aches for you and Henry. I can't even imagine this happening to anyone. Praying for you and yours.
I am so very sorry and will keep you in my prayers.
I am so incredibly sorry. Thank you for letting your blog readers know.
I am so very sorry to hear of this news. My heart is breaking for you and your family.
Words fail me, and that *never* happens.
Eric
This is sorrowful news. My best wishes and prayers to you and your family.
Don't know what to say except that we send our love to all of you.
so very sorry.
Please know that your readers are here for you.
I am so very, very sorry.
Love, RRNC
Dr. Smak, I'm so sorry to read this. I have been following you and Henry for awhile, was so hoping for good news.
Thinking about you all.
I am so sorry.
susan
I am so, so sorry. I don't know what else to say....
your community of readers are heavy hearted for you... thinking of you, Henry, and your family.
I am so very sorry for all of you. Best hopes in the fight ahead.
Lin
Dr. Smak, so sorry to hear this news. Any reader of this blog can sense the deep love within your beautiful family, and also that your family is loved by so many. From my heart, I send all my prayers/good thoughts/ best wishes to join the circle of love surrounding you all at this incredibly difficult time.
Thoughts and love are with you all.
Dr Smak and family, I am so sorry to hear this. Sending you the very best wishes, we are thinking of you and praying for you all. Take care x
You are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Sending good thoughts and wishes your way.
I know there is nothing I can say to change this or make it better, but I want you to know that you, Henry, and the rest of your family are in my thoughts.
I'm so sorry. You, Henry and your family are in my thoughts.
I am so sorry to hear this. Will keep Henry, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Dr Smak, I'm so so sorry to hear. The coming times will be hard, but Henry is a fighter. You and yours will be in my thoughts. (hug)
I have followed your blogg for a while and the strength and love of your family really shows. I had really hoped for possitive news regarding Henery. If there is anything you need many people are more then willing to help.
I am so sorry. Love and prayers are going out to your family and friends.
We will hold you all close to our hearts. I am so sorry, but also will continue to hope.
So sorry to hear this. My best wishes...
My thoughts are with you and your family.
I'm so sorry Smak, thoughts from here to you and your family.
So sorry to hear that. Will be praying for your family.
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Echoing all the thoughts already placed here...
Wow.
Prayers, thoughts, and wishes ...whatever works best for you.
...tom...
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My heart just dropped. I'm so sorry. Henry and your whole family will be in my prayers
I'm very sorry to hear the cancer is back. *hugs*
I'll be thinking of you, of Henry, of your family.
As a doctor living on the other side of the world, but especially as a father who has experienced the fight against a brain tumor in his eldest son, I really sympathise with you and your family.
I wish you all the courage to intensely live your life from day to day.
I'm so very sorry. There's nothing else I can say. I will think of you all with love.
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