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max's mom · 10-18-2004, 02:11 PM

I just came back from the doctor and it appears that I am battling a very aggressive form of breast cancer. My plans are to have more tests done here in Oklahoma City and then go to MD Anderson in Houston.

I have two yorkies now. Max is 4 years old and we have just added 9 week old baby Maggie. They would have to live in our motor home which will be parked near the hospital. I am looking for a foster home to help me keep these little sweet things safe while I am enduring surgery and follow up treatment.

I just need a Houston contact who is a yorkie owner that could occasionally take them out of the motor home and let them have a break.

I will be leaving for Houston next week. If anyone could help me please let me know.

Max's and Maggie's mom

yizzl · 10-18-2004, 03:40 PM

I am so sorry to hear the news....I will be praying for you...I would take in your babys if I could. But living out here in Canada it is impossible. I hope you get the help you need. Hope everything turns out for the best...

Higgin's Mom · 10-18-2004, 03:50 PM

I am devastated to hear your news and have already sent up a heartfelt prayer. I sure wish I knew someone in Houston, but I don't. HOWEVER, if you call down to MD Anderson and ask to speak with someone in social services there, they may be able to help you. That is their job....to be that helpful and friendly bridge between "home" and hospital. If they can't help you, call the Cancer Society in Houston. They may have some volunteers with small dogs that could help you. Also, if you are a member of a church or synagogue, a Houston church may have someone to help you. You could access churches through the hospital chaplain's service.

In the meantime, I'll keep thinking.......and praying.....

Gentle hugs to you and the little guys,
Love,
Mary Ellen & Higgins

fasteddie · 10-18-2004, 04:11 PM

I'm sorry to hear Max's Mom, our prayers are with you. red98vett lives in Houston, I just sent off this thread to her via email.

red98vett · 10-18-2004, 04:27 PM

I just got the email this second...I'm sooo sorry about the cancer - how very scary for you. MD Anderson is one of the absolute best places to treat something like this - and I'll be glad to help !

I'm happy to do whatever I can....Even if they need to stay a night or two at my house that's fine too. The less stress you feel now is really important so please free your mind...I'll make sure your babies are just fine. I have 2 myself and they love other yorkies if it comes to that !

so just keep me posted on all that is going on with you. Besides myself...there is Barbara..(Whimseys mom) on YD who also is very generous with her time and I'll let her know also about your situation.

Keep your chin up ! You'll have alot of people praying for you !

My first name is Villette and I'll email fasteddie my main email that I see all the time. She pm'd me and I'll go back and give it to her now !

Higgin's Mom · 10-18-2004, 04:39 PM

Prayers are getting answered!!!!!

God bless you, fasteddie and Villette!

fasteddie · 10-18-2004, 04:43 PM

Glad to see such a strong Yorkie community. We're all here to help each other and learn. I'm just doing my part. Couldn't forget biker chick Yorkie now, could I?

red98vett · 10-18-2004, 04:45 PM

I copied this off YD - Thought you might need to see this about Brooke's Step-mother...it's encouraging !

Subject : RE: Help Wanted in Houston
Posted : 10/17/2004 9:20 PM
Post #46631 - In reply to #46626

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that is awful! Im glad Villette is there to help, Im from Houston but dont live their anymore My step mom had breast cancer and she is in Houston so if she needs a contact let me know and she would be happy to talk to her. We know great doctors in Houston too. My moms best friend wsa diagnosed with stage 4 and they said she wouldnt live. i think she has been in remission for 8 years now Please let me know if i can help her and pass this info on to her.
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- Rocky, Haley, Maya Bella and our mommy Brooke

red98vett · 10-18-2004, 04:47 PM

lol...fasteddie - you kill me - I showed that post a while back to my husband - he got a kick out of it !

Did u get my pm from YD ? I also pm'd her here...email, phone numbers etc. so If you guys could just keep me posted thru email - that would be just GREAT !

I know she'll have so much on her mind and going on - so I will wait to hear from someone ~

maggie_001 · 10-18-2004, 05:06 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you, if I lived closer (am in Knoxville) I would be honored to help out. Take care of yourself, and it seems there are wonderful people on here to help you out.They have been so wonderful to me, when Jake was ill last week.Good luck to you, I will keep you in my prayers.......Maggie & Jake

mishasmom · 10-18-2004, 05:47 PM

I am so sorry for what you are going through. I will be thinking of and praying for you.

max's mom · 10-18-2004, 05:50 PM

You all will never know how much I appreciate your prayers and offers of help. I worried so much about max and maggie too......my husband and I will be traveling to Houston soon..unless my physical health prevents it. I can hardly stand the thought of them stuck in the motor home for days....I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Max's and Maggie's mom

ldenise · 10-18-2004, 07:28 PM

Max's mom:
I am so sorry to hear your news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep those angels on your shoulders and you will be fine.

red98vet:
How very kind of you to offer the help. You must be one of those angels.

Maddie-Rudy-Mom · 10-18-2004, 08:25 PM

Max and Maggie's Mom, I live in Beaumont, that is about an hour SE of Houston. I will do what ever you need to help you with this difficult time. My two Rudy and Maddie will be happy to have some new friends to play with. I will PM you my numbers. I am going to email two of my good friend that had breast cancer and went to MD Anderson in the last couple of years. I will find out all the info that might help. They are both alive today because of the care they got at MD Anderson. You and your family are in my prayers and I will do what ever I can to help you.................Cindy

bettyeanne · 10-19-2004, 02:17 AM

Max & Maggie's Mom, I am so sorry for your diagnosis! I wish Toto and I were near Houston and could be of some help. Sounds like Villette will be able to give a hand! You could not be in a better place than MD Anderson!! Our friends recently faced a similar situation with very agressive prostate cancer. They were wonderful to him there and he has had a successful surgery and has been diagnosed "cancer free". It was a miracle! God has certainly placed some of His best doctors at MD Anderson! We will be praying and believing for you!

10-18-2004, 02:11 PM	#1
max's mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 202	urgent! Need help! I just came back from the doctor and it appears that I am battling a very aggressive form of breast cancer. My plans are to have more tests done here in Oklahoma City and then go to MD Anderson in Houston. I have two yorkies now. Max is 4 years old and we have just added 9 week old baby Maggie. They would have to live in our motor home which will be parked near the hospital. I am looking for a foster home to help me keep these little sweet things safe while I am enduring surgery and follow up treatment. I just need a Houston contact who is a yorkie owner that could occasionally take them out of the motor home and let them have a break. I will be leaving for Houston next week. If anyone could help me please let me know. Max's and Maggie's mom __________________ Max and Maggies' mom

10-18-2004, 04:27 PM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I just got the email this second...I'm sooo sorry about the cancer - how very scary for you. MD Anderson is one of the absolute best places to treat something like this - and I'll be glad to help ! I'm happy to do whatever I can....Even if they need to stay a night or two at my house that's fine too. The less stress you feel now is really important so please free your mind...I'll make sure your babies are just fine. I have 2 myself and they love other yorkies if it comes to that ! so just keep me posted on all that is going on with you. Besides myself...there is Barbara..(Whimseys mom) on YD who also is very generous with her time and I'll let her know also about your situation. Keep your chin up ! You'll have alot of people praying for you ! My first name is Villette and I'll email fasteddie my main email that I see all the time. She pm'd me and I'll go back and give it to her now ! __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

10-18-2004, 04:45 PM	#8
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I copied this off YD - Thought you might need to see this about Brooke's Step-mother...it's encouraging ! Subject : RE: Help Wanted in Houston Posted : 10/17/2004 9:20 PM Post #46631 - In reply to #46626 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- that is awful! Im glad Villette is there to help, Im from Houston but dont live their anymore My step mom had breast cancer and she is in Houston so if she needs a contact let me know and she would be happy to talk to her. We know great doctors in Houston too. My moms best friend wsa diagnosed with stage 4 and they said she wouldnt live. i think she has been in remission for 8 years now Please let me know if i can help her and pass this info on to her. ----- - Rocky, Haley, Maya Bella and our mommy Brooke __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

10-18-2004, 04:47 PM	#9
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	lol...fasteddie - you kill me - I showed that post a while back to my husband - he got a kick out of it ! Did u get my pm from YD ? I also pm'd her here...email, phone numbers etc. so If you guys could just keep me posted thru email - that would be just GREAT ! I know she'll have so much on her mind and going on - so I will wait to hear from someone ~ __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

10-18-2004, 05:06 PM	#10
maggie_001 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4	Thoughts and Prayers are with you My thoughts and prayers are with you, if I lived closer (am in Knoxville) I would be honored to help out. Take care of yourself, and it seems there are wonderful people on here to help you out.They have been so wonderful to me, when Jake was ill last week.Good luck to you, I will keep you in my prayers.......Maggie & Jake

10-18-2004, 03:40 PM	#2
yizzl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: winnipeg,mb.canada Posts: 96	I am so sorry to hear the news....I will be praying for you...I would take in your babys if I could. But living out here in Canada it is impossible. I hope you get the help you need. Hope everything turns out for the best...

10-18-2004, 03:50 PM	#3
Higgin's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 852	I am devastated to hear your news and have already sent up a heartfelt prayer. I sure wish I knew someone in Houston, but I don't. HOWEVER, if you call down to MD Anderson and ask to speak with someone in social services there, they may be able to help you. That is their job....to be that helpful and friendly bridge between "home" and hospital. If they can't help you, call the Cancer Society in Houston. They may have some volunteers with small dogs that could help you. Also, if you are a member of a church or synagogue, a Houston church may have someone to help you. You could access churches through the hospital chaplain's service. In the meantime, I'll keep thinking.......and praying..... Gentle hugs to you and the little guys, Love, Mary Ellen & Higgins

10-18-2004, 04:11 PM	#4
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	I'm sorry to hear Max's Mom, our prayers are with you. red98vett lives in Houston, I just sent off this thread to her via email.

10-18-2004, 04:39 PM	#6
Higgin's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 852	Prayers are getting answered!!!!! God bless you, fasteddie and Villette!

10-18-2004, 04:43 PM	#7
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	Glad to see such a strong Yorkie community. We're all here to help each other and learn. I'm just doing my part. Couldn't forget biker chick Yorkie now, could I?

10-18-2004, 05:47 PM	#11
mishasmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 173	I am so sorry for what you are going through. I will be thinking of and praying for you.

10-18-2004, 05:50 PM	#12
max's mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 202	Thank you thank you You all will never know how much I appreciate your prayers and offers of help. I worried so much about max and maggie too......my husband and I will be traveling to Houston soon..unless my physical health prevents it. I can hardly stand the thought of them stuck in the motor home for days....I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. Max's and Maggie's mom __________________ Max and Maggies' mom

10-18-2004, 07:28 PM	#13
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	Max's mom: I am so sorry to hear your news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep those angels on your shoulders and you will be fine. red98vet: How very kind of you to offer the help. You must be one of those angels. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

10-18-2004, 08:25 PM	#14
Maddie-Rudy-Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 1,887	Max and Maggie's Mom, I live in Beaumont, that is about an hour SE of Houston. I will do what ever you need to help you with this difficult time. My two Rudy and Maddie will be happy to have some new friends to play with. I will PM you my numbers. I am going to email two of my good friend that had breast cancer and went to MD Anderson in the last couple of years. I will find out all the info that might help. They are both alive today because of the care they got at MD Anderson. You and your family are in my prayers and I will do what ever I can to help you.................Cindy

10-19-2004, 02:17 AM	#15
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Max & Maggie's Mom, I am so sorry for your diagnosis! I wish Toto and I were near Houston and could be of some help. Sounds like Villette will be able to give a hand! You could not be in a better place than MD Anderson!! Our friends recently faced a similar situation with very agressive prostate cancer. They were wonderful to him there and he has had a successful surgery and has been diagnosed "cancer free". It was a miracle! God has certainly placed some of His best doctors at MD Anderson! We will be praying and believing for you! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein