prayers requested please

[wvmuskie420]

I am requestingany and all prayers for my wife of seven years and my partner of fourteen years Leah Marie Evans Taylor. we just found out on wednseday that she has stage 4 breast lung and liver cancer along with pnuemonia. She started chemotherapy today and the next ten days are extremely critical with the immediate four days from today being extremely critical. We also have a 21 month old son who definitely could use any and all prayers as well. and somebody please tell me its ok to care about XU basketball for 2 hours at a time.....am completely lost and heartbroken........thank you for taking the time to read this thread
Chris Taylor

[bjf123]

Chris, I'm so sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.


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[Fireball]

Chris,

Prayers being sent to your family. I have no idea what you must be going through, but if it were it my wife, I'd be losing my f'n mind.

And yes, it is ABSOLUTELY OK to take a break from dealing with this to care about an XU basketball game. People need an escape from reality sometimes. You'll go nuts if you just lose yourself in the sorrow.

My own personal story with this is that my best friend died 5 years ago the day before the NCAA Tournament started. I let myself enjoy the game with my best friend's wife, also an XU fan. It was a couple hours away from both of our realities which REALLY sucked at that moment.

I hope your wife can beat this. With you by her side, I'm sure she can.

[Snipe]

May God Bless her, you, and your entire family. Stay strong.

[xuinmd]

prayers on the way

[OTRMUSKIE]

Stay strong brother!! Hate to hear that kinda of news. God Bless You Guys! Watch as much X basketball as you can if it helps you get your mind off of things.

[Kahns Krazy]

Terribly sorry to hear that. Prayers on the way.

[Titanxman04]

Prayers for all of you. Hang in there. Find comfort where you can. Keep hope.

[paulxu]

Chris,
My wife went through breast cancer last year. Chemo, surgery and radiation.
We are much older, but stay strong. It's absolutely OK to take a break and XU basketball is a good one.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and her, and for your son.

[xudash]

Prayers offered.

God bless your wife. God bless you as you help her navigate this with strength, and as you take care of your young son.

Remember, the power of positive thinking absolutely helps.

[DC Muskie]

I don't know what to say except prayers to the Taylors.

[XUBob]

Chris,
My wife went through a bout with breast cancer three years ago, fortunately she is doing fine. The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you. Stay strong.

[LadyMuskie]

My prayers are with you, your wife and your son.

You should not feel guilty about taking a break to watch XU Basketball. You'll be her main caregiver, her main support. You need to keep yourself rested and refreshed to be able to be there for her when she needs it. It's not selfish. It's not silly. It's important. You can't be the best husband you can be unless you can occasionally take time for yourself as well. There is NOTHING wrong with that!

If I may offer some advice I've learned when caring for loved ones with cancer:

Accept the help that friends, family members and acquaintances offer you. It's hard to say "we can't do this" to people who aren't super close to you, but that support system is essential for you both. Don't be afraid to ask for the help that isn't being offered. Tell a best friend, a parent, a priest, whomever you can, that you need help in a specific area. You'll be pleasantly surprised by how people generously respond. Don't worry about saying thank you or keeping track of who does what. Someday, when your wife is healthy, you can pay it forward to someone else.

If you can find the time, keep a journal or an online blog. It's cathartic. Make it public or keep it private, but sometimes just writing out the words can make all the difference in the world - especially on really good or really bad days.

Don't be afraid to be angry or sad, silly or scared. Your emotions, your son's emotions and your wife's emotions are all right no matter what. And don't worry what others are thinking.

Best of luck to all three of you. Stay strong, stay hopeful, and remember how man of us in Xavier Nation are praying for you and thinking of you!

[JAPER]

Prayers from us in Maryland.

[XU 87]

Done

[xu82]

Prayers for you and your family. I know how horribly difficult life can be, but try to focus on the love and how wonderful our blessings can be. Have faith and be strong. God Bless.

[Cheesehead]

That is awful. Prayers to you, your wife and your family. Xavier Nation is behind you.

[mohr5150]

God bless you and your family. I will pray for the best for all of you.

[nkymuskie]

Prayers going up

[GreatWhiteNorth]

So sad to hear what your wife is going through. I will pray hard for her recovery. You have to be strong for everyone in your family.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Chris, Leah, and family,

Prayers for all of you from Illinois.

May God bless all of you at Christmas.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.


Amen.

We're all on this. With you. And for you.

[KC4X]

Prayers on the way. God bless and give you strength.

[double00]

I am deeply sorry to hear you're going through this. I pray for healing and blessings for you and your family.

[wkrq59]

Chris,
Angel Marianne is on the way to watch over you, your wife and baby. Our entire family will be praying for you and your family every day. Just repeat Mel's prayer every day.It will help.

[sirthought]

Chris and Leah, I am sending you nothing buy heart-felt positive vibes. We all will be praying for your health and happiness.

[Roach]

You have my prayers. Also, for those Catholics among us, prayers to St. Peregrine are encouraged. Here is one:

O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you.
For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fibre of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favoured with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you.
(Pause here and silently recall the names of the sick for whom you are praying)
Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy.
Amen.

[bourbonman]

Prayers sent.

[X-band '01]

Best wishes Chris, Leah & son - never lose hope!

[SkyWalker]

Chris,

Praying for you, your wife, and your family.

[Masterofreality]

Chris, I remember meeting you at the Duquesne "snuggie" game. Sorry to hear about this temporary setback, but I'm offering today's mass for your wife.

Good luck!

[Pablo's Brother]

God bless!

[JTG]

Prayers on the way. Hope the best for you and your family

[Thor in 204]

My prayers are with you, your wife and your son.

You should not feel guilty about taking a break to watch XU Basketball. You'll be her main caregiver, her main support. You need to keep yourself rested and refreshed to be able to be there for her when she needs it. It's not selfish. It's not silly. It's important. You can't be the best husband you can be unless you can occasionally take time for yourself as well. There is NOTHING wrong with that!

If I may offer some advice I've learned when caring for loved ones with cancer:

Accept the help that friends, family members and acquaintances offer you. It's hard to say "we can't do this" to people who aren't super close to you, but that support system is essential for you both. Don't be afraid to ask for the help that isn't being offered. Tell a best friend, a parent, a priest, whomever you can, that you need help in a specific area. You'll be pleasantly surprised by how people generously respond. Don't worry about saying thank you or keeping track of who does what. Someday, when your wife is healthy, you can pay it forward to someone else.

If you can find the time, keep a journal or an online blog. It's cathartic. Make it public or keep it private, but sometimes just writing out the words can make all the difference in the world - especially on really good or really bad days.

Don't be afraid to be angry or sad, silly or scared. Your emotions, your son's emotions and your wife's emotions are all right no matter what. And don't worry what others are thinking.

Best of luck to all three of you. Stay strong, stay hopeful, and remember how man of us in Xavier Nation are praying for you and thinking of you!




Chris and Leah, I have just offered prayer for your well being and that of your son. I am quoting Lady Muskie's post because I agree 100% with what she has eloquently stated. Open expression of emotions by all three of you is very important. Research shows that people who openly share their feelings fare better than those who "suffer in silence", or make a habit of putting up a smile that belies how they feel. Other research shows that group support is very powerful as healing factor, with the landmark research about it being studies of women with metastatic breast cancer. People want to help and love being given specific requests.

Consider something like CaringBridge that we can use to keep tabs with you on our emails.

Look for and cultivate instincts for experiences that activate creative self expression, and that just feel good. This will be easier after the most intense time of the treatment has been completed.

I wont't give more unrequested advice, but will say that I'm pulling for you and will remember you in prayer. One of the really good things that I find in Xavier Nation on these boards is the sincere support for those among us who are faced with hard times such as you are facing now.

[blobfan]

I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.

[GuyFawkes38]

So sorry to hear this. Prayers sent.

[Porkopolis]

I am so sorry to hear the news. Bless you and your family.

[XURunner85]

Prayers for you and your wife Chris. And one for your son. Spending 2 hours to enjoy Xavier basketball is therapeutic for your sanity during this troubling time. May God bless Leah, your son and you.

[UCGRAD4X]

Good advise all the way around.

The Xavier faithful stand with our brothers and sisters.

I hope you and your family gain some peace in this difficult time.

If keeping with us in the right and proper task of following the team helps give you some peace, how can it be wrong.

[nickgyp]

Prayers said, Chris! God bless you. your wife and your family. The Blessed Solanus Casey has been very helpful in my brother's stage 4 colon cancer fight the last two years (Fr. Casey was a Capucin monk from Michigan now being considered for sainthood.)

[XU-PA]

I wish there were more that I could do Mr Taylor. My heart is breaking, tears running down my face. from my family in florida to yours, bless you, your wife, your child, be strong, I pray that all gets better for you.

[UCGRAD4X]

Prayers said, Chris! God bless you. your wife and your family. The Blessed Solanus Casey has been very helpful in my brother's stage 4 colon cancer fight the last two years (Fr. Casey was a Capucin monk from Michigan now being considered for sainthood.)

St. Casey?

Awesome. Maybe the next pope will take that name as well.

It does make me proud to see how prayer requests are taken up by our brothers and sisters in Christ on this board.

[X-Fan]

Prayers sent. God Bless you and your family.

[RoadWarrior]

The Xavier Nation is praying for your wife, son and you, Chris!
Xavier is one big family and we're truly here for you.

[GPMuskie]

You and your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.

[wvmuskie420]

I am so thankful for the great people of xavier nation who made sure that God heard your prayers along with those of our family and friends. This is the first chance that I have had to get on the laptop since before Christmas. This is the update as i understand it::: My wife's biopsy came back and I guess that it was the best news possible when it comes to cancer(if there is good news) the cancer is F.I.S.H. cancer that can be treated with chemo. The reason she has this is because of a gene in her body that got "turned on" by Nick's conception( the doctors think") but can be switched off with the help of two certain chemotherapy drugs which she will be on for life. As I understand it (its been awhile since biology class) this will be the sort of illness that withy proper care and management can be lived with, sort of like a diabetic. With the gene being "turned off" the cancer cells will begin to die and will also be killed by the chemo. Also as of Saturday the pnuemonia in her lungs is 98% healed and she is beginning long jaunts down the hospital hallway with the aid of a walker and is down to 2% oxygen. She will begin another round of chemo later today and God willing should be home on Thursday.

Just like I told my wife, when prayers are requested the members of this board and Xavier Nation DO NOT FAIL!!!!!! I hope all of you had the best Christmas possible and prayers for a blessed and protected New Year!!!!!!! God Bless and let's start off the new year early with the inaugural Big East win today!!!!!!!(am taping the game and will watch sometime after coming back from the hospital and my boy falling asleep)

[KabeX]

A bunch of good folks here on this board. We can piss and moan about a lot of seemingly unimportant stuff but I know we're all genuinely glad to hear you got some good news. I always say that sports is a diversion from life but really it's a part of who we are. And like I said, I think we're some pretty good dudes (and dudettes) here. God bless you and God bless the Muskies as they embark on the new era of greatness!

[blobfan]

I am so happy you got some good news. I'll keep praying for you all.

[Masterofreality]

That is the best news possible for the new year, Chris! Continued prayers for the prognosis!

[paulxu]

Wonderful news. Prayers continue. Our best to the whole family in the New Year.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

!!!

and continued prayers and blessings for your family.

Happy New Year, indeed.

[LadyMuskie]

Wonderful, amazing news! Continued prayers to you all!