Request for Thoughts and Prayers for Lance's Family

[WindOnHisNose]

I have been informed by two of Lance's good friends, Steve Pierce and Steve Eaton, that Lance and Amy's 3 year old son, Reid, has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor, an embryonic rhabdomyosarcoma, in the space between his left eye and the eye socket.

Lance called me moments ago. Reid, Amy and Lance are at St. Jude's in Memphis TN where Reid is undergoing diagnostic testing and will soon undergo procedures all aimed at treating his condition.

Lance has asked me to post this, not to elicit sympathy, but rather to let you know that he and his family will appreciate your thoughts and prayers as their little boy undergoes these procedures. Lance will post something under this thread in the days to come, but he and Amy are so worried for their little boy that he feels he cannot speak about it right now. He asked me to do so, and to thank you all for your support as he holds the supercub friendships with the highest regards.

We spoke about how one deals with this sort of tragedy as a parent, and I must say that when my son was facing surgery as a 1 day old I have never been so torn apart. There are many of you in this Supercub Village who will know just what to say to Lance and Amy. Please take time to do so.

I post this with Lance's permission, and will add to it as time goes on.

In the meantime, we will pray and hope for the best for Reid, and for strength for Amy and Lance.

Randy

[FdxLou]

Lance

Please know that you, Amy, and Reid are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

We pray that the Lords Light will shine on each of you.

Lou and Kathy

[Lance]

Today has actually been an "up beat" day. Reid and I are hanging out in the bed of our room as I type this. We are on an emotional roller coaster ride so I may not have anything nice to say next time I post about this

Many of you already knew about this but we want all the thoughts and prayers we can get for our son. I will post more as we know more.

Lance

[Tadpole]

Fingers crossed for your little boy Lance. You're all in my thoughts.

[JP]

Hang in there. The entire SuperCub.org family will be pulling for you as you travel the road.

[Ruffair]

Lance,
Alice and I will do what we can for you up this way.

Kem

[Iflylower]

Lance, our prayers are with you and your son. If there is anything Linsay or I can do, please let us know. We are here in Memphis and you are absolutely at THE best children's hospital.

Cal

[sierra bravo]

Thoughts and prayers are assured.

I was a willing supporter of St Jude's for many years and I'm embarrassed to admit I've missed a couple of years. I'll rectify that tomorrow with a check. I encourage others to do the same.

[Scooter7779h]

Lance, hang in there we are a good support group and pulling for your son and your family all the way, in our own ways. Flesh and bone are the most important, planes can wait. Keep the strength up, great you had a good day today. Take um one at a time.

Peace

[DesperadoPilot]

Sending prayers your way.....

[Dave Calkins]

...Praying for your son Lance.

Thanks for sharing the opportunity to contribute in prayer.

[phdigger123]

My wife and I are supporters of St. Judes. They do work miracles. Our prayers are with you.

Mike

[OLDCROWE]

Lance,

You are at the right place... Prayers for all.

Kirby

Ps. Don't worry about being up, we're friends here!

[39-J3]

Lance, Prayers will be coming your way from the deep woods of Maine. Hang in there!!

Larry

[Cubman60]

Thoughts and prayers for each of you.

[SJ]

Lance,

Our thoughts are with you, Amy, Reid, and your family!

sj & lj

[btracy]

Lance,
the OPB gang is thinking of you and praying for your family

[CubLite]

Lance,

Wishing you and yours all the best! Keep positive thoughts.

Pat

[Scouter]

Lance:

Sorry to hear the news. We had a son spend a week in the hospital with a smashed head from a freak accident, it was a long week with a lot of anguish. Sure doesnt compare to your fight. The worst part of these deals is the inability of a dad to fix whats gone wrong. I always figured it was up to dads to make stuff right again, and still feel poorly that all I could do was sit and listen to guys in white coats. Please know your friends in Maine have Reid in our thoughts and wishes.

If you get a chance, could you post a pix of Reid, I want to print it and keep it in my office to send him some good vibes.

Thanks
Jim Crane

[RanchPilot]

Prayers from Wyoming.

[Aviator]

There are many of you in this Supercub Village who will know just what to say to Lance and Amy. Please take time to do so.

To Lance an Amy:

I don't know you or your little fella but feel, at least in part, what you must be going through. I'm no psychologist, priest or counselor of any sort, not even very good at offering advice, but we, too, have gone through trying times with our own kids, grand kids, loved ones, and found an effective way to cope. Take it for what it's worth.

Things happen in our own worlds every day, events we can't explain, every once in a while a tragic event. Some of us handle these things by routinely meditating about the immaterial nature of reality a few minutes every day, call it bedtime prayers if you like. If you haven't yet, try to tap into the unfathomable, physical-spiritual-mental, energy-complex that permeates the known and unknown Universe, the source of all we know and don't know yet can't deny, the living, benevolent entity the ancients called God. Seek guidance there, then solemnly resolve to do what you feel is right, one minute, hour, day at a time, and then do it. You'll still have roller coaster days, but given such strength, you'll be able to cope with them. I guarantee it.

We'll do our part praying for you all... as do others, here.

[Tim]

Lance, I'm thinking about your son. He's your son, so I know he's tough, he'll pull through this, I'm sure.

Tim

[Lance]

On the iPad and haven't figured how to post the pic yet. Working on it.

Im not to proud to say that I am having a hard time so far today. Thanks for the well wishes.

[jr.hammack]

lance & amy,

thoughts and prayers for you and reid,

jr.,dotty, and family

[Skywagon]

Lance,

We're praying for your son and your family.

Chris & Kathryn Keating

[chilecubdriver]

Im not to proud to say that I am having a hard time so far today.

You should be proud! It's called emotions and we are supposed to have them. Good and bad. Specially towards our loved ones and towards our own children more so.

I know how it feels and wish you and your family all the best!

Alex
Father of five

[redrocket]

Praying for the best outcome for your son. Life's toughest challenges are the things we are powerless over. I know the heartache is most difficult when our little ones are involved. May God give you hope and peace every moment of the day and strength and wisdom for the decisions ahead.

[Pokette]

All of us here in St. Louis and Sparta are with you.

[BradleyG]

Lance,

Thinking of you and your family. Our daughter-in-law completed a fellowship at St. Judes. She is now a pediatric oncologist in Ft Worth. You are in the very best facility for your son. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Jerry

[OldCuby]

Lance,
Praying for the best for your son and family.
Jim

[Alaskabound]

Lance, my 3 yr old son Dawson and I have been praying for Reid. May peace be with you during this trying time.

Jeremy

[Rick Papp]

Lance, Our love and prayers are with your family. Rick

[Brian Fox]

Many prayers headed your way from here!

[Douten]

My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Keep the faith and I send the angle to watch over you all . Douten

[gdafoe]

Linda and I are praying for your family, that God would grant you peace, comfort, and complete healing for your son. Gerald Dafoe

[jon s. blocker]

Lance,
Our prayers and thoughts are with You, Amy, and Reid. Hang in there buddy, and know that your friends will be strong for you. Love your son and trust in God. Jon And Nancy

[Grant]

Lance,
I am saying a prayer for your son and your family. I am glad you are at St. Jude. Like Cal said you are at the best place you can be.

[Bill Rusk]

Lance

You and your son are in my prayers.

Bill

[Chuck Avon]

Lance Shannon and I are praying for your son we are here in TN 1 1/2 hr from Memphis if you need any thing can be there in 2 hr 931 306 9484 Chuck

[Torch]

Lance, prayers are said for your family. St. Judes is a great place. I am a moderator on Corvetteforum.com. Corvetteforum.com has had a St. Judes auction for years. St. Judes is an extremely important hospital for children and we support it 110 percent. Pilots and car people are a great bunch of folks. Last year at Corvetteforum.com some of the ERA pilots featured on Flying Wild Alaska signed some ERA caps to be auctioned off for St. Judes on our site. At Corvetteforum.com we have this year's St. Judes auction in process right now. Hopefully your son will benefit from our member's purchases. Maybe Supercub.org can do something similar. Lance, all of us here wish your son the best. Torch