Little Michigan Man Needs Help
MGoFriends,
This is my first post, so please forgive me if it's done incorrectly or inappropriate for this forum. This is my two-year old son and fellow Michigan man, Finneas. An MRI recently discovered that he has a golf ball sized tumor on his brain and multiple more running down his spine.
We're at Children's Hospital in LA as he undergoes surgery today to remove the mass on his brain. He and I watched the Rutgers game together on Saturday and we were on our way to the hospital Sunday.
I'm reaching out for all the prayers and positivity available from our fellow Michigan fans. I appreciate your support and the joy this forum has brought me over the years. Go blue!
November 10th, 2022 at 2:39 PM ^
Don't know why the picture won't upload. I'm doing this on my phone in the waiting room.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:41 PM ^
Thanks for sharing. Best hopes to the young man.
November 10th, 2022 at 6:01 PM ^
This is why I posted it and I'm so glad I did! My goodness you guys, what a boost! God bless all of you!
Finn is out of surgery and the doctors feel pretty confident they got it all (or as much as they could). He'll have another MRI on Friday to confirm. Hoping he doesn't need surgery again, though there's a chance.
After that, we'll wait for the pathology results and figure out how to go after the other tumors on his spine and possibly elsewhere.
NOT that it's necessary--you've all already done more than I asked--but if you'd like to send a card to the little guy shoot me an email: pastor [at] princeofpeaceto [dot] com
November 10th, 2022 at 7:10 PM ^
Thank you so much for the update on your son Finn. Continued prayers and blessings for/to your son and also you and all your loved ones.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:40 PM ^
Continued prayers for you and your son, Finneas.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:40 PM ^
Sending all the positivity I can your way. Any way for the Michigan family to send cards or other more tangible signs of support?
November 10th, 2022 at 3:16 PM ^
Would also like to jump on board with this idea. When my Daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, the cards and little surprises lifted her spirits. Total strangers making an impact more than they will ever know.
Cheering for your little man !
November 10th, 2022 at 2:42 PM ^
Praying from afar. We can see him in your avatar.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:57 PM ^
Good catch, Hab.
🙏🏼 Prayers for Finneas and your family, Reverend, as you help the little guy through this.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:47 PM ^
You have my prayers for your son, your family, and the doctors and nurses. I don't know how I would not be a basket case if I were in your position. My family is the most important thing I have.
F-cancer
November 10th, 2022 at 2:47 PM ^
Really hope the surgery goes well and he fully recovers. Will be thinking of him.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:51 PM ^
So sorry to hear about this challenging time for your family, Reverend Blue Jeans. Can't imagine what you all are going through. Will keep you all in my thoughts today.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:51 PM ^
Thoughts and prayers for you and Finneas. And thank you for reminding me how precious life is and how lucky I am to share it with my little one!
November 10th, 2022 at 2:52 PM ^
Lord have mercy... god bless you and the little man. I worked Pediatrics for years and that's one hard job. Life is definitely something that we all should not take for granted. I'm praying for your strength and for the healing of your little CHAMPION. My heart is heavy for you and your family. Please stay strong as you can for him. GO LIL MAN
November 10th, 2022 at 2:52 PM ^
Certainly. I'm praying not only for Finneas, but also for you and your wife, and the stress and pain and worry the two of you are going through on behalf of your son.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:53 PM ^
Sending you and your family all good wishes. For Finneas especially, sending good wishes for the surgery and his healthy recovery.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:55 PM ^
Sending all my positive thoughts and energy to the little man and also to you and your family. Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
November 10th, 2022 at 2:59 PM ^
hang tough, hell pull thru!
November 10th, 2022 at 3:04 PM ^
I pray that Finneas will come through his surgery like a champ and that he has multiple decades of watching UM beat Rutger.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:05 PM ^
your son, you and your whole family will be in my prayers.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:05 PM ^
Much love to you and your family, and Go Blue.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:08 PM ^
Praying for the best. Chin up, and Go Blue.
If Tumor was standing right in front of me, I’d punch him in the mouth.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:10 PM ^
May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold Finneas, you, and your family in the palm of His hand.🙏🙏🙏
November 10th, 2022 at 3:11 PM ^
Sending love and healing wishes to Finneas, you, and your whole family. I'm here in L.A. -- please let me know if there is ANYTHING me and our fellow UM-in-LA community can do for you and your family. If you email me with your number, I'll text you mine. I'm sure you have friends and fam ready to help, but sometimes it's handy to have a wider network to call upon. We got you.
Davy [dot] Rothbart [at] gmail [dot] com
November 10th, 2022 at 3:15 PM ^
Prayers to you and yours. May Jesus' healing touch take the cancer from your son. God Bless Finneas!
November 10th, 2022 at 3:16 PM ^
Prayers for you all…for Finneas, your family, the medical team. Thanks for sharing and for giving us the privilege of praying for him🙏🏼🙏🏼
November 10th, 2022 at 3:19 PM ^
God bless, little man. I can't imagine what you all are going through.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:20 PM ^
RBJ, sending sincerest thoughts and prayers for your son, you, and your support system. CHLA is an outstanding place. I imagine the next few days will be very tough, if I might offer a small piece of logistical advice having walked that path with patients, write down your questions and anything important your docs share with you. You're going to be (very understandably) tired, worried, and it's impossible to remember things under those difficult circumstances. I hope that whatever the pathology results show, you and Finneas get back to watching Michigan smash teams as soon as possible.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:26 PM ^
Peace, strength and blessings on your son, you and your fam.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:28 PM ^
All the best to Finneas, and to you! Hopes and prayers are on the way
November 10th, 2022 at 3:34 PM ^
Young Finneas will remain in the thoughts and prayers of my entire family, as well as, our church prayer chains. strength in numbers!! I wish your son a speedy recovery and wish you and the rest of your family a healthy dose of courage, as well. Advocate for the lad...ask questions, and push his med team if you do not feel completely comfortable with the care he is getting. Heal up Soon, Finneas!!
And F$*& cancer...especially the pediatric variety.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:35 PM ^
Thoughts, prayers, and best wishes to you and your family.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:36 PM ^
Prayers and thoughts to Finneas and your family. May you find strength in your hope - and, wishing you nothing but the best of thoughts...
November 10th, 2022 at 3:43 PM ^
Dang. Sending all positivity your, your family, and, most especially, Finneas's way. I'm glad that this silly little community of ours can be a distraction for you. Go Blue!
November 10th, 2022 at 3:43 PM ^
Praying for your son and family to have strength during these times and for your sons health and speedy recovery 🙏🏽
November 10th, 2022 at 3:44 PM ^
All the prayers I can send heading your way. Heal quickly young man.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:46 PM ^
Nothing but love and good vibes heading your way. Get em' Finneas.
November 10th, 2022 at 3:56 PM ^
So sorry to hear about your son. Hoping for good health and all good things for him. I have a young son with some serious health issues, and there is honestly nothing more debilitating than the barrage of doctor visits and difficult news at every turn. I can empathize and sympathize.
Wishing you some positive news and some peace and rest as best you can afford
November 10th, 2022 at 4:05 PM ^
Praying for Finneas, your family and the doctors and staff at the hospital.
You've got this little man
November 10th, 2022 at 4:07 PM ^
Prayers to your son & to you, my friend!
Here's a completely random gif for no other reason than an attempt to make you smile/chuckle.
November 10th, 2022 at 4:08 PM ^
sending a prayer his way.
November 10th, 2022 at 4:11 PM ^
Prayers for Finneas, and his doctors and nurses to help on his journey to get better!!
November 10th, 2022 at 4:25 PM ^
Sending all my love and strength to your son Finneas, your wife, and to you. Wishing the little man a full recovery!
November 10th, 2022 at 4:33 PM ^
I'm praying for successful surgery and treatment for young Finneas. You'll hang in there and be a pillar of strength for him, I'm certain. May God bless you all.
November 10th, 2022 at 4:49 PM ^
Positive vibes and love his way
November 10th, 2022 at 4:52 PM ^
I'm sure you and your family are reeling from the news, the worry, the sheer exhaustion of coordinating his care. Hang in there!!
Sending all the positive thoughts your way and hope that the surgery is successful! Hugs for Finneas from his Michigan family.
November 10th, 2022 at 4:53 PM ^
I will pray for healing for Finneas and for you and your family to be comforted and supported through a really difficult time. Hang in there RBJ.
November 10th, 2022 at 4:53 PM ^
With you, brother. May divine Life, Truth, and Love bless your family with healing and comfort.
November 10th, 2022 at 4:55 PM ^
Pastor - I just ran across your story on our alma mater's FB feed (Go Cardinals, class of '86). As you confessed there, God, in His wisdom, will bring about the best outcome for your son and your family. I'm praying for health for Finneas, wisdom for the doctors and peace for you and your family.
I hope you don't mind if I share this, but your confession of faith and trust in our Heavenly Father was so moving, that it brought me much comfort:
"Even more importantly, we have a gracious God whose promises never fail. He promises to assemble an even greater team of angels to watch over Finneas. At Finneas' baptism, our Father in heaven promised to be Finn's Father forever. He was fully forgiven, wrapped in the righteousness of his Savior, and given the hope of eternal life. In other words, as much as we love Finneas, no one loves him more than his Jesus. What comfort is ours then, that that same God is the One who is in complete control no matter what may come. Nothing will rob us of that comfort because nothing can snatch Finneas out of Christ's hands."
November 10th, 2022 at 5:06 PM ^
Big time prayers for you and the whole family, especially Finneas. I can't imagine going through that as a parent. A huge Michigan hug for you guys and stay strong.