Does anyone remember my little Blue-eyed Joseph? Bad news and I could use some support, please.

[Trazzletoes]

My 6 year old, Joseph, was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma cancer when he was 3. He had 14 months off treatment and then had no evidence of disease for 2.5 years. We were starting to imagine a future for us all and make plans.

We found out a fortnight ago that he has relapsed. 5 year survival rates from here are less than 5%. Possibly even less than 1%, I can't remember. Chemo starts tomorrow, I am struggling to understand how this has happened to us again (because there is no reason) and how on earth we are going to make it through this. I know it's by taking a minute at a time, but it feels so huge right now.

I'm so, so sorry for your terrible loss

Heartbreaking news - my love and thoughts are with you all, @Trazzletoes.

Thank you lovelies. We've had his funeral - we needed it to be sooner rather than later.

It's very quiet at home. I miss him.

How is your dd doing trazzles?

Oh darling
Lots of love to you and yours x

Sending you hugs and love. I'm so sorry.

Oh my goodness, how devastating for you Trazzles, I only saw this awful news today. I am so sorry for the terrible loss of your little son. 💐

I am so sorry.

I'm so sorry for everything you have been through, Trazzles. He sounds like a little ray of sunshine who shone all too briefly.

No wonder you miss him terribly, Trazzletoes. You always convey so well Joseph's splendid qualities when you write about him.

Thinking of you and all of Joseph's family tonight.

Sending

How are you doing?

Sending much love and strength x x

Oh Trazzles, I'm so very sorry. Joseph has touched the hearts of many, and I wish you all love and strength for the times ahead

I'm so sorry Trazzles. Much love to you and your family. Xx

Sending you lots of love. Life is so cruel xx

TRazzles I'm so sorry. I have thought of you both often. I can't imagine the pain you must feel. Holding you all in my thoughts tonight.

Lit a candle for Joseph in Durham cathedral x

I've just seen this news and I'm so sorry for your loss. Joe's personality has shone out from the start and I'm sure everything must be so quiet without him.

Much love to you all x

Oh Trazzles, so so sorry to read this. We all hoped against hope for you and that wonderful boy. Devastated for your loss, bless you x

There are people who touch our lives in ways other than through actually knowing one another. I only knew Joe through my daughter who saw him a few days every week until lately but that was enough for me to know how special he was - the most gorgeous, funny little character whom my family will never EVER forget. How proud you must be! Wishing you and your family the strength to carry on. Joe will never be far from our thoughts x

I've only just seen this sad news. I'm so very sorry.

Trazzles I'm so very sorry I missed your devastating news. I'm so heartfelt sorry that your darling blue eyed boy didn't get the miracle he and you all deserved.

It makes no sense why cancer hits children. It makes no sense why some children survive and some don't. You will always miss your boy. I'm three and a half years down the road on this journey, I don't miss my boy any less but I am beginning to live again with his love within me.

I think of you all often and will continue to hold your Joe in my thoughts Xxxx

Oh Tia I'm very curious who your daughter is now!!!

min thanks so much.

Today has been awful. I feel totally broken. It's horrible.