Why Does This Happen... or Another Prayers Needed Thread
 

When I was doing the morning show in Oklahoma City, one of my trademarks was a thing called "Feel Good Friday". People could email me with their stories of people that could use a pick me up, and after the show was over I'd drive around town delivering flowers and cookie bouquets to those I thought deserved them the most.

One day I received an email from a woman telling me about Bobby. Bobby was father to a two year old named Daniel. Daniel had been diagnosed with neuroblastoma (a form of cancer), and was having a really tough time dealing with the near-fatal prognosis. I took Bobby some cookies and talked to him. We kept in touch even after I left Oklahoma City, and his strength was awe-inspiring.

A couple of months ago Daniel died. It broke my heart to hear the news, but it was even more devastating when I learned yesterday that Bobby's daughter, who I believe is about 9 years old, has been diagnosed with Type IV Non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

I was just flattened by this news. I can't imagine losing one child, and then learning just a few months later that another might soon be gone as well.

If you're the praying type, I know Bobby and his family could sure use your prayers right now.

That is horrible. To be so young and have troubles like that. I will bump Bobby and his family up in my priority list of thoughts.

:(

Tell Bobby to not lose hope. My cousin Shane was diagnosed with the same disease when he was very young (5 yrs old?). It had spread into his lungs before he was diagnosed. It took some time, but he was able to make a full recovery. He is 20 now and is living a full and happy life with no ill effects.

i feel for that Dad. I can not imagine the pain...

Ugh, I can't imagine. I'm pretty sure I would check out if that happened to me.

My prayers go out to Bobby and his family.