My Son is in the Hospital...


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MA Friends,

I've been pretty absent from the game and even missed every single AE Invasion despite wanting to attend them, alas it's been because of a real life issue that has been taking all my time/energy.

My 21 year old son, @Kinetic Jaunt, became suddenly ill about two months ago and after many, many tests it was determined that he has a rare disease know as Aplastic Anemia. He requires a bone marrow transplant and we were extremely lucky, if anything about this can be called lucky, in that his only full sibling is a match (there is only a 25% chance full siblings will match). He is currently in the hospital and as soon as he's strong enough, hopefully in the next week, he will start chemo and a week after that his brother will go in to make the donation.

Once he is strong enough, he will return to CoH thanks to the great people at NCSOFT who gave him two free months of game time. He does have his computer in the hospital and may even try logging in from there once he's up to it.

Both of my sons started playing CoH in May 04 and are the ones responsible for getting me into it. Though, my younger son no longer plays (college and all that), he still listens to my stories about what I've been up to writing/playing MA arcs.

Anyways, I just wanted to thank NCSOFT and let you all know because I consider so many of you my friends.


WN


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Yikes. Sounds scary but I'm glad everything looks like it's going to work out!


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I can't think of anything that hurts to the very core of your soul more than having to witness the suffering of a son or daughter. From our family [ myself @Dragon Surge, wife @Dragon'ness, step-son @Twiztid Dragon, brother-in-law @Dragon-hawke, brother @Kindred Dragon ] to yours, know that you have our support and encouragement for a rapid recovery. We wish you and both boys all the best.


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You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and my prayers.


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As someone who heard about this situation a while earlier, I'm glad to hear all the positive news and hope the situation continues to improve.


 

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Best wishes for a safe procedure and a speedy recovery!


 

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Best wishes and hopes for a speedy recovery!!


 

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Thanks for the update WN, I've missed teaming with ya and was really hoping you'd come back soon. I had no idea we owed your sons such a debt of gratitude for brining you to our community. All the best on a speedy recovery.

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Originally Posted by Wrong_Number View Post
MA Friends,

I've been pretty absent from the game and even missed every single AE Invasion despite wanting to attend them, alas it's been because of a real life issue that has been taking all my time/energy.

My 21 year old son, @Kinetic Jaunt, became suddenly ill about two months ago and after many, many tests it was determined that he has a rare disease know as Aplastic Anemia. He requires a bone marrow transplant and we were extremely lucky, if anything about this can be called lucky, in that his only full sibling is a match (there is only a 25% chance full siblings will match). He is currently in the hospital and as soon as he's strong enough, hopefully in the next week, he will start chemo and a week after that his brother will go in to make the donation.

Once he is strong enough, he will return to CoH thanks to the great people at NCSOFT who gave him two free months of game time. He does have his computer in the hospital and may even try logging in from there once he's up to it.

Both of my sons started playing CoH in May 04 and are the ones responsible for getting me into it. Though, my younger son no longer plays (college and all that), he still listens to my stories about what I've been up to writing/playing MA arcs.

Anyways, I just wanted to thank NCSOFT and let you all know because I consider so many of you my friends.


WN
Hope he makes it back soon. These villains have been getting out of hand whilst he's been gone!

Best wishes.



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Many positive thoughts your way. And a tip-o-the hat to the admin folks for the game time. Lets hope beating up a few baddies quickens his healing! Even if it is only a brief respite from crappy stuff. Bless you all.


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Thoughts and prayers your way with hopes and wishes for only the best outcome!


 

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Very sorry to hear about these RL trials, I sincerely hope everything works out ok in the end, WN, you rock.

And a big thanks to the devs for doing what they could here to help as well, you guys rock too.


 

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I hope everything will go well from this point on for your son. I'll be sending positive energy his way.


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Hope the treatment works as it should and he will be healthy soon!


 

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wrong_Number View Post
MA Friends,

I've been pretty absent from the game and even missed every single AE Invasion despite wanting to attend them, alas it's been because of a real life issue that has been taking all my time/energy.

My 21 year old son, @Kinetic Jaunt, became suddenly ill about two months ago and after many, many tests it was determined that he has a rare disease know as Aplastic Anemia. He requires a bone marrow transplant and we were extremely lucky, if anything about this can be called lucky, in that his only full sibling is a match (there is only a 25% chance full siblings will match). He is currently in the hospital and as soon as he's strong enough, hopefully in the next week, he will start chemo and a week after that his brother will go in to make the donation.

Once he is strong enough, he will return to CoH thanks to the great people at NCSOFT who gave him two free months of game time. He does have his computer in the hospital and may even try logging in from there once he's up to it.

Both of my sons started playing CoH in May 04 and are the ones responsible for getting me into it. Though, my younger son no longer plays (college and all that), he still listens to my stories about what I've been up to writing/playing MA arcs.

Anyways, I just wanted to thank NCSOFT and let you all know because I consider so many of you my friends.


WN
Hugs I am soo glad things are finally looking up for you and yours.

Lisa-Sending warm healing thoughts your way


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Thanks everyone for all the well wishes, thoughts and prayers.

WN


Check out one of my most recent arcs:
457506 - A Very Special Episode - An abandoned TV, a missing kid's TV show host and more
416951 - The Ms. Manners Task Force - More wacky villains, Wannabes. things in poor taste

or one of my other arcs including two 2010 Player's Choice Winners and an2009 Official AE Awards Nominee for Best Original Story

 

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You're an essential part of the CoH community, WN, and my game would be far far less fun without your contributions to it. My very best wishes for you and your son in this recivery period. 5 stars for his brother too; I hear that bone marrow donation is an unpleasant process to go through.

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I'm sorry to hear about your son. I have Aplastic Anemia as well, have lived with it for 15ish odd years now.

I got better and I'm sure he will too.

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