Formo
14 years ago
My heart breaks for your pain, Dakota. No worries, because you and your family are in our prayers.

I just want to let you know, as a Christian myself.. God didn't do this to your little girl. He is not a God of death and disease. Your question shouldn't so much be, "Why me/us?" You'll pound your head on the wall asking that question. Fact of the matter is.. Crap happens in life. Give praise in all things, but deal with your circumstances with faith. After all, if you knew why things were happening the way they were.. it couldn't be called faith, can it?

Surround your family, angels, and life with positive things, friend. Don't let any negative in. As Twink said.. Never give up hope. You hold on to it like a vice.
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Nonstopdrivel
14 years ago
I had a long response typed up, but my computer crashed and I lost it. Suffice it to say that my wife came up to me and asked me why I had tears in my eyes. I'll be incommunicado for the next couple of weeks, but I will do my part to carry your burden in my heart.
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Cheesey
14 years ago
Dakota.......i do have faith, but trust me......i have questioned God MANY times. Alot of people ask "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Fact is, bad things AND good things happen to both good AND bad people. Man's sin brought the imperfection into mankind. God takes no joy in our suffering.

Of course i don't know how all this will turn out. I of COURSE pray that all will go well, and your little one will recover completely.
I have had many times where i felt abandoned. I'm FAR from perfect, believe me.
No one has the answer as to why these things happen.
I have found in my own life that sometimes i have had to endure hardships so that some time later, i could help someone that was going through a similar situation.
Just know that we ARE praying for your girl and your family.
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DGB454
14 years ago
I echo rabidgopher04's perspective on the why question.

I also believe deeply in prayer. So even though I do not believe God made this happen I do believe He can help in this and any situation he chooses too.

Your daughter will be in my prayers.
Formo
14 years ago
Oh, and Dakota.. Don't worry about the beer part. I quit drinking anyways. One of these times we'll have to hook up, though.
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Dulak
14 years ago

Today, Julie and I took our 6 year daughter for an MRI on her brain to rule out anything that might be causing her recent series of headaches. We received the worst possible news in that she has a tumor at the base of her brain near the spinal cord. It would explain her nausea and headaches and coordination problems. We won't know anymore about the prognosis until we get to Mayo.

What I don't understand is why things like this happen to absolutely innocent people. I don't have Cheesey's faith and beliefs, and I don't have Non's problem solving intellect. What I am is a person who has tried to live a good life and take my lumps where they come. I just didn't see this one coming and I'm at a loss on how to go about handling things. I definitely could use a little help from all of you in the prayer department.

We'll know more tomorrow about scheduling at Mayo. Sorry Formo, another trip to Minnesota and I won't be able to take you out for a beer.

"DakotaT" wrote:



that is some tough news ... Id like to be able to tell you why this has occured or what could be done about it; but I cant.

be strong Dakota for your family ...
Pack93z
14 years ago
Thinking of your daughter and your family.. pray you receive as much good news as one can expect.

God Bless my friend.
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Rockmolder
14 years ago
I've read your post quite a few days ago, Dakota, but I didn't know what to post.

And I still don't.

At my age, I haven't had to deal with a whole lot of things like this. Nothing close to having your own daughter being diagnosed with something like this.

If there's one thing I've seen though, from Buckeye's nephew, to Dave's son, to Cheesey's heart surgery, it's that everyone here rallies around those that need it.

Although this is something that, I'm afraid, no one can help you with, come back when you feel that you need some support.

Stay strong, Dakota.
DakotaT
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14 years ago
Today is the first of many trying days ahead. Mia sees the Neurosurgeon this morning and this afternoon she needs another MRI to see if there are anymore tumors that have gone down the spine. From what we can see, the tumor is concentrated in one region of the brain but it is causing a block for the fluid to drain. A stent will be put in today to drain the fluid that is causing headaches. Unfortunately this is all the easy stuff.

Tomorrow is harder. The doctor will remove as much of the tumor as possible and then the tissue will be graded. If malignant, then we will move on chemo/radiation phase.

I've shed a lot of tears since hearing the news, and I'm prepared for any outcome with this. I'm just praying for the best. Thank you all!

I do need a favor from somebody though, I have to take a break from being forum asshole to our Viking fans, but I don't see any reason they should be cut any slack. Somebody please step up for me.
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Pack93z
14 years ago
Dakota... Our prayers are with you...

Also.. the CaringBridge link didn't work.. please PH.com pass along prayers (if it is your belief) and/or well wishes to their family.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/miathinnes 
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