Hi guys,

One of my best friends, Rachael, has a 5yo nephew called Bailey. Little Bailey had been unwell for about 5 months, and it was discovered that Bailey had a tumour on the base of his brain, which was attached to his spinal chord.
They removed the tumour and the results were that yes, it was cancerous. Bailey starts radiation therapy just after Christmas. Five days per week. Because he is only 5, he has to be put under general anaesthetic for the treatment

Bailey has been given a 50% chance of survival.

I was just wondering if you could please put Bailey in your prayers or thoughts. Bailey's mum and dad are not coping very well, and either is any of the family, although they are trying to remain strong for Bailey, and also Bailey's little sister Blayne, who is only 2.

Life is so unfair

So sad
Bailey and his family are in my thoughts

Oh Proka, that is such hard news to take. Sending as many healthy and positive vibes I can muster x

Oh gosh that is so sad I will keep little Bailey and his family in my thoughts and prayers and hope for a speedy recovery

How sad

Gosh poor little man and what a hard slog for the family. I am wishing and hoping everything ends well for them

xo

Bailey and his family are in my thoughts Amy, what shit news to be delivered at this time of year

Thank you so much, everyone.

I know it will mean a lot for Rachael and her family (Bailey is Rachael's twin brothers son) for all your well wishes, thoughts and prayers.

I will keep Bailey and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh my goodness what terrifying news. I have Bailey and his family in my thoughts I hope he overcomes this terrible illness.

Oh dear, little Bailey and his whole family are definitely in my thoughts

My nephew was diagnosed with leukaemia 6 months ago, 2 weeks before his 5th birthday and things like these definitely take their toll on the entire family, especially siblings like Bailey's sister Blayne and my neice Jess who is also only 2. It is a HUGE emotional rollercoster and I hope the family can stay strong for one another through this terrible ordeal.

xoxo

Oh gosh Amy what terrible news Keeping Bailey and his family in my thoughts. Please keep us updated on his progress.

How horrible

Bailey and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

How horrible and I am sure the news was a huge shock. Keeping them all in my prayers over Christmas. I hope he has a wonderful one before his treatment starts

Amy that is just horrible, no kids should ever have to go through that.

Your post made me fill with tears it's just so sad.

I will keep them all in my thoughts at what should be a happy time of the year for everyone

Such sad news

Will keep them in my thoughts and send all the positive healing vibes I can their way.

Thinking of Bailey and his family. Very hard to take

I'm also keeping Bailey and his family in my thoughts. Such sad news .

Thank you all so much. I just got a text from Rachael:

Bailey has been out of bed today for a shower. He was able to walk with assistance but is now so buggered that he has been sleeping for the last couple of hours. The vomiting is still continuing let's hope he can be well enough by Saturday to be allowed to leave hospital for Xmas day with the family keep praying for my gorgeous nephew

Amy that's horrible news for Bailey and his family. Much love and many positive thoughts to the entire family.

such heartbreaking news, hope that he can gain some strength to spend christmas day with his nearest and dearest
xx

sending all the positive vibes and the prayers I can to the family and little Bailey..

I'm so sad to read this.. You are right.. Life certainly does suck..

Poor little thing. Life can be so unfair

Bailey and his family will be in my thoughts.

Will keep Bailey and his family in my prayers xoxo

Oh the poor little mite I hope that he responds to the treatment well. Thinking and praying for Bailey and his family xx

Poor Bailey, and his family Praying that they will all get through this safely.

Aw such awful news to be recieving at anytime let alone xmas. Little bailey and his family are in my thoughts. Sending positive vibes and well wishes. FC he can go home and be with family xmas day xx

Oh gosh. I can't even begin to imagine how they must be feeling. Sending our families prayers.

No child should ever have to suffer. Bailey is in my thoughts and in my prayers along with his family.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. cant understand why life can be so crap.

Mini update from Rachael:

Bailey has suffered some paralysis to his right side due to the operation and one of his eyes is not closing properly (he is having drops to keep it moist) He has his first appointment at Peter mac in preparation of the commencement of his radiation therapy. Things are currently looking pretty good for him to be at home for Xmas Day

Hope he makes it home for Christmas

Oh poor little poppet. I hope the paralisis is tempory.

Oh Amy, I have just seen this!
Positive thoughts heading his way, hope you can spend some time at home on Christmas day with his family.

Thanks for the update. I hope he can he home for Christmas!

I'll keep my fingers crossed that he's well enough to spend Christmas day at home.

Poor little man!

I hope little Bailey can be home at christmas. He is in my thoughts

Louise

UPDATE:

(Two weeks ago)
Bailey was flown back to the royal childrens hospital last night by helicopter with a delayed reaction to the radiation treatment that finished a few weeks ago. Hopefully he can get on top of this little setback and get started on his chemotherapy at some point in the next week or two. Please keep him and his mum, dad an sister in your thoughts and prayers xx

And an update from Monday the 28th March
Bailey is spending this week having all of his final tests and getting prepared for the first round of chemotherapy to start next week

Please keep this brave little boy in your thoughts, as well as his family...No family should have to go through this

ETA: Bailey did get to spend Christmas Day at home with his family

I missed the original post. He sounds like a real fighter. He and the whole family are in my thoughts! What a stressful time for the parents

So wonderful that he got to spend Christmas at home with his family, he's in my prayers as he starts Chemo next week.

Poor little boy and his family I am thinking of him

My mum went through chemo last year and the thought of a little boy going through it makes me really sad.

Only just read this, that poor little boy and his family, will keep them in my thoughts Amy

Thank you everyone. Unfortunately the news is not good. This morning I got this message from my dear friend




I am lost for words and I don't understand how life can be so cruel

- can't find the right words either! Devastating!

How truly sad. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and little Bailey and my fingers are crossed for a miracle.

Oh this is just devastating. Will be praying for little Bailey and his family

Oh no, life is so cruel. This is an awfully sad update. I am so so sorry. I am sending so much strength to them.
Has someone contacted the starlight foundation to see if they can do something really special for little Bailey and his family?

Thank you all


I will be catching up with Bailey's Aunty in the next few days, she has been amazing, when Bailey was first diagnosed she went fundraising to help the family get to and from appts, help with bills since they couldn't work for so long etc etc and raised over $20,000 for them. She is such an amazing person. I will ask her then about Starlight.

What a horrible update Bailey and his family are in my thoughts