I have a friend who is a youth minister at Christ the King Worship Center in Lewis Center. Tyler and Megan Lyon have a daughter, Maggie who has Cancer. She has what I believe is called a Wilms tumor that causes her kidneys to be fused together. through corrective surgery, they were able to repair this much. She has tumors through out her blood stream and into her heart. I believe she also has a tumor in her lung but I'm not sure? Maggie is only 6 years old and went to Children's Hospital in Columbus for a tummy ache when they found the original tumor. They have had to stop giving Maggie chemo at this time because she is simply too sick to continue with the treatments for now. As I understand things, it seems to be progressing much worse than to be expected but with prayers, all things are possible and if anyone could beat this, it would be little Maggie! She is a very sweet young lady but is going through an awful lot that no 6 year old should have to endure. I have spoken to Jason who suggested that maybe some of our forum members could purchase a t-shirt supporting Maggie and possibly send it to Maggie. She also has two brothers and if any of you know what it is like for a a child to be diagnosed with cancer, you realize that it's not just the child that is diagnosed, but rather the entire family. Any prayers, or well wish's or anything that can be done to help to encourage Maggie would be greatly appreciated. Attached is a link to Maggie's webpage that will provide you with any information you need to help support the cause. I want to take this time to personally thank each and every one of you for your time! Also, I'd like to thank Jason for making some suggestions on how we could help!
http://princessmaggie.com/Princess_Magdalene/Prayer/Prayer.html
Thank you for posting this. I will keep Maggie in my prayers.
Prayers and good vibes to Maggie.
Praying for Maggie and her family. God bless her and you for posting this.
How Firm Thy Friendship....
Definitely in my prayers. Terrible that it is happening to such a young girl.
It would be an honor to lift Maggie and her family in prayer!
Thanks for sharing. Prayers for Maggie and the family on the way!
My thoughts and prayers to Maggie and her family, thank you for sharing.
"Success - it's what you do with what you got" - Woody Hayes
Get well young Maggie! Thoughts and prayers.
BamBamBuck
Prayers definitely coming Maggie's way from here!
Praying...
My son will turn 17 in August and at the age of 3 he was diagnosed with wilms tumor..........with Prayers and letting go and letting God handle it, all things are possible.. Hang in there Maggie..You sweety, are in our prayers..................
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Thank you everyone! Just something as simple as letting someone know that they are in your prayers can move mountains and and give just enough hope to make it through one more day! May God bless you all for your thoughts and prayers!
Peace!!
~Naples Buckeye - "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't." - General George S. Patton, Jr.
Can't even imagine this. Absolutely praying for her.
the kids are playing their tail off, and the coaches are screwing it up! - JLS
Touching story. Thoughts and prayers for the young lady and her family.
Update on how Maggie is doing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6hTXBzcBvw
Felt this would be appropriate...
Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Keep fighting Maggie !
Wow, this is way too eerily familiar. Our pastors daughter from California, around the same age, just lost her fight with Wilms after 3 years. Please pass their info on if they need more support and advice, they said they love to help, they tried everything, even advanced stem cell stuff in Isreal:
Churches contact info: http://www.realitysb.com/santa-barbara/about/contact-us/
http://prayfordaisy.com/
His sermon about the fight: http://prayfordaisy.com/daisy-video-britt-merrick-when-sparrows-fall.html
Her memorial service: http://prayfordaisy.com/daisy-video-daisys-memorial.html
Praying for this family as well. Thank you for the links.
"It all goes so fast, and character makes the difference when it's close."
Jesse Owens
It is good to be reminded that everyone deals with real life, and some have more to deal with than others. I find it heart-wrenching that a 6-year-old would have to fight for her life against a terrible disease. I wish her all her family the very best in this fight, and my thoughts and prayers are with her along with the rest of the gang here at 11W.
Sending prayers her way!
Sending prayers for Maggie and all those who love her. Onward and upward!
Just said a prayer for Maggie and her family. May God bless them and give them comfort. Thank you for bring this to our attention.
"It all goes so fast, and character makes the difference when it's close."
Jesse Owens
Awwww. Prayers out to little Maggie and her family!!!!!!!!!
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