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My beautiful Joseph with his blue eyes, ready smile and arms always open for a hug or a tickle fight

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Trazzletoes · 14/04/2013 08:13

He has survived the most horrific cancer treatment with his smile, joy and love intact. Unfortunately the neuroblastoma has survived too.

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essexmumma · 14/04/2013 10:07

Thinking of Joe this morning Sadxx

thekingfisher · 14/04/2013 10:13

Have a good day, thinking of you and holding all of you in my heart. Wishing you strength xxx

Bertrude · 14/04/2013 10:16

Oh no Trazzle, great big fat hugs for you, Joe, and the rest of your family x x x x x x x

Quejica · 14/04/2013 10:24

Trazzle,

De-lurking to say I am in awe of your strength and grace.

Joe has an amazing mummy.

Life is sometimes so unfair Sad

Alibabaandthe40nappies · 14/04/2013 10:25

Oh Trazzles I hope Joe has a lovely day with the penguins.

Bastard cancer :(

BarbaraWoodlouse · 14/04/2013 10:26

I saw this thread title and feared bad news Sad.

No words are adequate but know that we are all thinking of you and are poised to help in any way we can. Xxx (((Hug)))

IAmJacksRagingBileDuct · 14/04/2013 10:42

So so sorry to hear the news is bad Trazzle. Its been said many times but if there is anything, however small, that we can do you need only say.

Your little boy has been so brave during his treatment, and your family so strong, life has been unbelievably cruel. My love and prayers are with you all xxx

BuffyFairyTopsTheTree · 14/04/2013 10:49

Trazzle, I don't know what words I can say that will possibly be of any comfort at the moment. I am so, so sorry you are facing this.

I hope Joe has enough strength left for you to give him that trip to Disneyland.

No-one will ever judge you here. Whatever tough decision you make it will always be in Joe's best interests.

If you need any funds raising just let me know, be it for treatment elsewhere or memory makers.

Oh God, Trazzle, I just want to squeeze you tight and take this nightmare away.

Love, light and strength to you all xx

2plus2 · 14/04/2013 10:50

Tazzle, whatever you decide Joe will always know how much he is loved. One of my pupils died suddenly overnight. The day before he wanted to show me some work he had done as normal I was rushing around and said I would look at it tomorrow. My biggest regret Sad
You have the gift of knowing, enjoy this time as much as you can.
My prayers are with you xxx

expatinscotland · 14/04/2013 11:07

Thinking of you and sending love.

StoicButStressed · 14/04/2013 11:15

Trazzles - I de-lurked and posted on thread, but am re-posting here to MAKE SURE YOU SEE IT and that you do really, really understand all are so very genuine in wanting to help in whatever way possible xxx
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De-lurking to send my love and hope to you Trazzles

And to absolutely drive home what Norks said:

'Now you do know that if Joe has the slightest whim or desi for anything at all, there are 100 Joe supporters here who would do ANYTHING to make him happy. Remember, you will not be asking for yourself, you are asking for him. If he would like 37 stuffed penguins, just ask; a special chair, we will sort it out; more Playmobil...you won't be able to move for tiny bits of plastic.

Whatever you need and whenever you need it WE WILL HELP.

Truly, we can't give you what we would all so desperatly love to give you, but we CAN help with the things that could give (your so very beautiful) Joe and the rest of you fun and things he might enjoy - ANYTHING. Look how many of us there are Trazzles - if you said Joe and his beautiful sis wanted to go to Disneyland Paris (not so tiring as train all way and hotels in resort), then WE WOULD MAKE THAT HAPPEN.

Please - ANYTHING; just ask and we will together do. Xxxx

HubbaHubbaHubbaInHoobLand · 14/04/2013 11:20

I have just read all your threads and didnt want to read and run. God knows what you must be going through with your little boy. your posts brought many tears to my eyes. My thoughts are with you and your family and of course little joe. Take care xx

Incapinka · 14/04/2013 11:21

Delurking bringing chocolate, hugs and gin. Words cannot express how sorry i am or how much I hate the c word (and its not the 4 letter word). Am keeping everything crossed that some mistake has been made xxx

FuckThisShit · 14/04/2013 11:23

Oh Trazzle, I'm so very sorry to read this. Sending you much live and strength. Xx

StoicButStressed · 14/04/2013 11:25

And having posted that on other thread, came to this one and saw that you have now actually said you would love to take Joe to Disneyland Paris but you're 'not sure that's possible.'

I cannot imagine that any part of your families life has not been exploded by all you have been through, and that must involve finances too. I don't want to intrude but I DO - WE DO - want to help, so asking it it the cost of the trip that makes it not possible, or is it medical issues? And if it's the latter, is there ANY way around that - I.E. by paying a private nurse to come too etc?

Please please don't think I'm being insensitive in asking such personal questions. I - like ALL here - just want to help in ANY way possible, so if getting beautiful Joe to Disneyland would help him (& medically that's 'doable'), I am CERTAIN that together, ALL OF HERE BOTH COULD AND WOULD.

Sending love and hope for the stuff that hopefully IS still within your reach. Huge hugs xxxxx
PS I really hope I haven't offended you in the above, just want to help make Joe's fun as huge as is humanly possible now, given the bastard news you have been givenSad

CharlieBoo · 14/04/2013 11:26

Have fun with your beautiful family today... Your bravery and strength amazes all of us who can only imagine what you're going through. As always in my thoughts and prayers. Xx

CelticPromise · 14/04/2013 11:28

Trazzle I haven't posted much but I've followed Joe's story and seen you about a bit. Just wanted to send some love and offer a prayer in the face of bloody awful news.

Your love for Joseph really shines out of your posts and you will make the right choices for him and your family.

This is so unfair. Cancer is a bastard.

blizy · 14/04/2013 11:29

Trazzle, I can only say the same as stoic and norks. You have an army of supporters behind you, I would love to help in any way possible.

I hope Joe enjoys the penguins today. X

TiredFeet · 14/04/2013 11:32

Oh Trazzles, there are no words. But I just want to say (as tears roll down my face) that you love for him pours out of every post and that must be giving him so much comfort and joy right now. I loved Harewood as a child, especially the penguins Smile hope you all have a lovely day there. Loved the sound of your two playing with the playmobil as well

Please please do say if there is anything we can do for you/joe/ the family

blue22 · 14/04/2013 11:38

Agree with stoic I'd do anything to help in any way x

GoldenGreen · 14/04/2013 11:39

So very sorry to hear this news. Just wanted to echo everyone who says that when you get around to thinking about the practicalities for a holiday, please do say what you need - loads of us here who WILL make it happen for Joe. Xx

kohl · 14/04/2013 11:42

Writing anything seems like such bollocks in the face of your news. So pleased to hear he's been playing with DD and I hope that Jo enjoys the penguins today. Thinking of you all often, sending you a shedload of love. And to reiterate Norks - if there is anything we can do....
Chocolate, vodka, love, splodges for you - will be praying on Monday.

XXX

LagomOchLyckaSwede · 14/04/2013 11:44

I'm delurking to say you are so amazingly brave and I am in awe of you and Joe and the love you have. You do what is best for Joe, that's clear enough.

pepperrabbit · 14/04/2013 11:46

Oh trazzle. I don't know what we can possibly say to help or make anything better, but we are all thinking of you and your little boy.
I hope you have a happy day with the penguins.
x

hackneyzoo · 14/04/2013 11:48

Norks and Stoic said it so well and I echo what they said, I would love to help your family and your beautiful Joe in any way I can.

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