Dominic Update #1
Hello friends! I want to take a moment to thank you all SO much for the outpouring of love, prayers, and well wishes that you have sent to Dominic. Our family is overwhelmed and humbled by the love and kindness of this community. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
So many of you have reached out since I shared Dominic’s diagnosis a few weeks ago, asking how he was doing and how his first treatment went.
At the end of that week, he had a full-body scan, had a central line placed, and then began his first round of chemotherapy. This was the very first treatment he received…
In the days during the treatment, he ran some fevers off and on, which required an extra night’s stay at the hospital, and he lost his appetite for about a day and a half, but then it gradually came back.
He kept busy with trips to the playroom on his floor, small Lego kits, a Kiwi & Co box, a mini Lite Brite, his new Nintendo Switch, daily bingo on the hospital TV, and loved to end each day with the Paw Patrol movie.
He came home feeling well and didn’t miss a beat, running around and playing with Joseph and Isabelle, and enjoying some beautiful weather outside. We had a lovely Easter all together at home 🐰
However, that Sunday night, he began running a fever, which we knew after having a central line placed, meant an automatic trip to the ER and most likely a 2-3 day stay at the hospital, during which they run blood cultures to make sure there isn’t an infection. He was clear of an infection, but his counts were very low (he was considered “neutropenic”), so he had to stay until they had gotten up to a safe level. He was back home on Thursday and rolled right into the weekend running around and playing.
Aside from a couple of days of low appetite, he hasn’t been sick thus far. He did start to lose his hair last week, so my husband gave him a buzz cut. Afterward, he looked in the mirror and said, “I look spiffy!” Oh to have the confidence, resiliency, and heart of a child 💙
Next up is round two of chemotherapy, beginning later this week.
Meanwhile…
Joseph got braces!
Isabelle turned 4!
We’ve been savoring the days we get to spend with everyone at home together, and getting outside to enjoy the beautiful weather whenever we get the opportunity!
Thank you all again for the continued prayers and for keeping Dominic in your thoughts. We know we are at the very beginning of what will be a long and winding road with many ups and downs, but are taking it one day at a time and appreciating each and every positive moment as they come ❤️
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His hair will come back – mine did twice in the last year. The team at CHP and Hillman is just that a team and they speak with colleagues all over the county about what is new and working. Cancer has no competition in medical care. The entire county of oncologists work together. Dominic is in good hands – you are in good hands. Prayers help too. Sooo prayers for all of you. Hang in there it will be tough at times but so is he.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Finding out just now about your sweet boy & the trial you’re all facing. Adding him to my daily prayer list. God bless.
Praying for Dominic and your family. I am thankful that this is updated often as I always wanted to Find out more and aware of the latest news.
Praying for your lovely boy to be healed. With man things are impossible but with God all things are possible.
Continue to think of Dominic and the rest of you often. This is a difficult path you are on right now, but know you are still in my prayers. It’s been awhile since we’ve heard from you and am hoping things are progressing in a positive direction. Sending love and hugs.
I know that you are facing the
challenge of a lifetime right now. You must be exhausted,
frightened, and helpless…and
having many sleepless nights
worrying. Your Dominic is quite a brave little boy. And so are his parents. He knows that he is
loved and adored by his parents and extended family and friends. And please know, that you
are not alone. Keep your Faith
and know that God is walking
this journey with you. I am
sending you bear hugs, strength, and comtinued courage as you
face this,dear one. And light to help you find your way when you feel lost and alone.
I pray all is going according to plan, thoughts and prayers go to all of you. It is such a hard path i pray for healing strength and peace
Dominic’s picture is on our frig. I love his special smile. Continued love and prayers for him and all of you.
Still sending prayers. Can you update us when you have time?
Many prayers for you and your family
More thoughts and prayers for you and yours.
Thinking about you and your family. Prayers to all of you, know that we are all thinking about you.
Continue to pray with healing hugs for you, brave Dominic and for strength for your supporting family!!!!
Thinking and praying for all of you.
I continue to chant for you and your family. I am sending you love and strength during this time. Dominic is so sweet. Bless his positive outlook. Happy belated birthday to Isabel. Joseph looks like such a big kid with the braces. I know he continues to be an amazing big brother! Sending love and strength to you and your husband as well. I know this is a marathon and you both will need all the positive energy to continue to stay strong!
Ok Dominic, card is in the mail. Sending you love, strength and positive energy. Michelle and family, carrying you all with me; love, health and healing.
I may not say much, but I hold you all in my heart and prayers daily. Sending love, gentle hugs, and skritches for the pooches!
JUst checking in to let you know I am thinking about and praying everyday for all of you …especially brave Dominic. I hope he is receiving lots of cards. I have a stack to send at weekly intervals until he is through his treatments and on the road to recovery. Stay Strong!!!
OKAY EVERYBODY – READ THIS!!! I asked Michelle if she had a P.O. box where we could send cards for Dominic. I’ve seen stories on tv where ill children receive LOTS of mail & it cheers them up.
SO – Please send cards to: Dominic Lettrich. PO Box 597, Wexford, PA 15090
Keep those cards coming!!
Praying for you Dominic!! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thinking of you all with prayers, hope, and ♥️! Sending Dominic healing hugs and strength. God bless you all!
Just a quick note to say hi & want to hear how Dominic (and all of you) are doing… I respect if you want to keep it private & totally understand – but also want you to know we’re thinking of you and have you held in our prayers. Also Michelle – we miss you here. You are doing THE ABSOLUTE right thing & are EXACTLY where you need to be – which is NOT here. But you’re missed!
Prayers from North Dakota!!
How is Dominic doing?
Keeping y’all in our healing prayers for your precious Dominic. May our Heavenly Father wrapped you in his arms!
Keeping you and you’re precious family in my prayers 🙏🏻 Praying you feel God’s presence and strength❤️
May God’s love and light comfort Dominic, yourself, and your family as you walk together in faith along this journey. Many blessings, Michelle; God speed!
Was coming back to look for a recipe and saw this. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
I recently rejoined your site after 4 years and was saddened to read about your little one. I will pray for his recovery and for the family. Your love and devotion to your family is an inspiration to us all.
I wish you all get through these trying times and make many, many
happy memories together.
Linda
Keeping Dominic in my prayers
Continued prayers for Dominic and all your family. 🙏🏻♥️
Happy Mother’s Day Michelle. Your Brown Eyed Baker family is a powerful force, we will continue to send prayers and love to each and every one of you.
So many prayers and so very much love sent to you over Mothers Day weekend. As always, special prayers for Dominic.
So hope Dominic is holding strong after 2nd round of Chemo!
Also hoping that all of you know how loved you are by your blog family and hope each of you are doing well.
Just wanted you Michelle to know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Extra hugs for Dominic, Joseph and Isabelle
Love to each of you,
and Duke and Alice as well.
Jean
Hi Michelle,
Happy Mother’s Day. Saying prayers for Dominic and for your family.
Roseann
Still praying!
Happy Mother’s Day Michelle 💓
Thinking of you today Michelle, on Mother’s Day and wishing you a day of Peace, Beauty, Love and Togetherness with all of your Family.
Sending Love and Big Hugs to you and your Family!
HI Michelle,
Just wanted to pop in to wish you a blessed Mother’s Day. I trust the love of your sweet family will give you strength and joy as you support your dear Dominic through his battle.
OKAY EVERYBODY – READ THIS!!! I asked Michelle if she had a P.O. box where we could send cards for Dominic (who I think is the cutest.) I’ve seen stories on tv where ill children receive LOTS of mail & it cheers them up.
SO – Please send cards to: Dominic Lettrich. PO Box 597, Wexford, PA 15090
THanks so much for doing this. I hope tons of readers see this and send cards to sweet, brave Dominic.
I came back here to check on Dominic and saw this post. Thank so much for sharing this. I hope that he gets lots of cards.
Sending you and your family prayers for successful treatments for Dominic and whatever you most need as you navigate this difficult journey.
A long time follower who’s about to make margarita cupcakes again.
Wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day with your beautiful family.
You are in my prayers daily.
Thank you for the update. Prayers going and love going out for Domenic and your family. Sending lovelovelove
I don’t know if you will even get to read all the good wishes and prayers for your precious son, but I just couldn’t help adding that I will pray………………and that the Father will hold your precious heart in his hands.
My favorite scripture is Psalm 121: I look to the hills, the place where my faith comes from…………….
I pray you will find comfort in God’s word
Michelle, may God bless you and your family! Thank you for taking the time to update us- we are all so prayerful and hopeful that God will support you all during this time and help heal Dominic. ‘Spiffy’, oh my gosh, that melted my heart!🥰 He is such a trooper, may his spirit remain steadfast, and his practitioners knowledgeable and compassionate in the care they provide.
Happy belated birthday to Isabelle (my goodness, I cannot believe how your children have grown!). 🎂🥳 I hope Joseph’s mouth isn’t too uncomfortable as he adapts to his new braces- just think of how much more perfect that brilliant smile will be when they are removed. 😄
Heavenly Father, Your word says that if anyone is sick, they should pray in the name of the Lord Jesus. I want to pray for Dominic’s healing and recovery today. You say that prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well, so I offer this prayer in faith to You. Please also provide loving support and strength to Michelle and her family as they navigate this challenging journey ahead. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen🙏🏻
Michelle, you and your family continue to be in my prayers. I’m not going to pretend to know what you are going through, because I don’t have a clue. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and know we are here for moral support & prayers!
Michelle,
Thank you so, so much for the update. Pray for the precious boy daily. You all are such an amazing family. God has blessed you and will continue to do so, I am sure.
I just remembered, (as I am an eighty-two year old mother) that Mother’s Day is Sunday. Hope yours is lovely, soft, and sunny.
Love,
shelby – in Virginia
My heart breaks for your son, as no child should have to suffer. I understand only too well what you and your family is feeling and will go through during Dominic’s treatment, as my son was diagnosed at age 15 with osteosarcoma. He is in my prayers and I send you strength as you navigate this difficult time. 🙏 💛
Bless you and your family. I pray for all of you. And, I hope sharing your journey with the world gives you strength.
I have followed your blog since before you had children(just the dogs LOL) so I feel as though you are all part of my family.
Take care
So good to hear from you Michelle. Somehow, I had missed this in my emails the other day. He’s a strong little boy, and he looks great. Your whole family is in my prayers everyday. Love Joseph’s braces with green rubber bands! lol And another four year-old! Be strong. Everything will be ok!
Spring is a time of resilience and regrowth. I pray for the same for your son.
Thank you for sharing. I love reading your posts and am sending lots of love and positive thoughts to you and your family!
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. May God Bless your family.
Coming late to the game here. Placing Dominic on our prayer list and lifting you all up in prayer. “Spiffy” – brought a smile to my lips and a tear to my eye. Such a sweet little man you have there! Know that the thoughts and prayers of many are with you!!!
Continued love and prayers to you and your family. One day at a time. Sending you strength to get thru this!🌹❤️
Prayers of strength and healing coming your way!
Loved the “spiffy” comment. Such a sweet kid. I have been praying for him as well. Thanks for the update. Hope there are many good ones to come.
Sending love to you and your family -You’ll all be in my thoughts and prayers ❤️
More prayers and good wishes for all of you. Dominic is lucky to have a great family by him.
Bless you, all. Prayers for everyone and especially sweet Dominic.
Happy Birthday to Isabelle, sorry it’s late. Hang in there we love your little family.
Continued healing prayers for Dominic and prayers for comfort and strength and peace for your family.
It was so wonderful to see the update about Dominic! I can’t even imagine all that your family and Dominic have been going through, and it is inspirational that you have the strength and frame of mind to update your online community about such an incredibly difficult time. Love and prayers to your precious boy Dominic. He looks as sweet and handsome as ever!
Dominic is such a strong little boy with such a great attitude to life. And with your strong family bonding it will help during the darker days of Dominic’s treatment. Hugs to Joseph and Isabelle.
OKAY EVERYBODY – READ THIS!!! I asked Michelle if she had a P.O. box where we could send cards for Dominic (who I think is the cutest.) I’ve seen stories on tv where ill children receive LOTS of mail & it cheers them up. Someone suggested sending post cards from your area so Dominic can research where they’re coming from.
SO – Please send cards to: Dominic Lettrich. PO Box 597, Wexford, PA 15090
Thanks so much for your help. We can do this for this precious little boy!
Sending prayers and love to your beautiful family. God Bless
I think of Dominic often and hope he responds well to the treatment. What an amazing and resilient little guy you have there! Sending healing thoughts and prayers to Dominic and your entire family.
Thank you for providing this update amidst everything going on with you and the family, Michelle. I’d visit your site regularly to look for an update, see dear Dominic’s photo and say a heartfelt prayer every time. I’m sure things will continue to improve. God bless you all and give you the strength to go through this trying time. Hugs to Dominic.
So happy to hear that you are all keeping positive and that Dominic is a warrior for sure. We will keep praying and know that God is listening to us. ❤️🙏🏻
Heartfelt love and prayers to you and your family. God will guide you through this, especially the really tough days. You have such a wonderful family and so much support. You are not alone in this journey. Stay brave and strong and everything will fall into place and all will be well.
Prayers continue for Dominic, the family,and his caregivers. He is a little trooper. Thank you for the update. May the good Lord hold you in his loving arms.
Sending your entire family love and prayers. Thank you for having the courage to share your story with all of us.
Michelle,
Thank you so much for the update. Dominic is truly a special little boy and I will continue to keep him and your family in my prayers. I have watched your children grow up through your blog and look forward to seeing their accomplishments. Each one of your children are adorable but Dominic has captured my heart from the beginning.
Prayers to continue for Dominic and strength and hope for the family. we should all have the spirit of your beautiful boy. You are so blessed. And will continue to be. xo bonnie
Hello Michelle and lovely family! I am a Pittsburgh native, raised a family and now enjoy the benefits of grand parenting. #5 is due in 3 short weeks.
We will definitely add Dominic to our prayer time and hope the close friends you have will ‘circle the wagons’ and protect your precious family.
In Jesus name and by His grace and mercy,
Kathleen Enick
I keep Dominic and your family in my prayers. He is the cutest!
Sending lots of prayers and love. ❤️
Thank you for sharing the update! I have been praying for all of you! God’s Blessings!
Continuing to think of and pray for your sweet family.
I want to send my prayers and encouragement. He can do it the chemotherapy I did and I am much older the grandma age. Just had a ct scan with good results. The little guy will be okay. Bless his heart.
Sending positive vibes. Praying for you, your husband and your little family. Being from Youngstown, so many of your recipes remind me of home.
Continuing to think of you and your family.♥ I love the color Joseph chose for his braces!
So sorry that you and your family are going through this most difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your very brave young fighter.
I’ve been reading since way before you married your “chief culinary consultant.” Your recipes are always perfect and it’s been so fun to watch your family grow. I know first hand that cancer is the scariest word in the English language when it’s referring to a loved one. However, now more than ever, there are reasons to be hopeful and optimistic. You must be an advocate for your child (as I’m sure your are) if you question something, ask or search for more information, Doctors are smart, but they aren’t always right, trust your gut, learn everything you can and think outside of the box. You can beat this, and your strong family unit and support system will help you more than you know.
Sending you and your family our very best and keeping you in our prayers.
Enzo and Nina Rossi
Praying for Dominic, you and your family during this trying time!
Thanks for the update. Somehow I missed the first post about Dominic. Sending you prayers for God to bless your precious family and heal Dominic. I have been following since before he was born. Seems like only yesterday.
Hey Dominic! Hope you’re having a super hero day!! Wake up every day with a smile on your face and love in your heart! Please hug your family for me! Your Grandpa Joe is a funny guy! 🐶
Lots of hugs and warm wishes coming your way! Love and hugs from Cousin Nancy in Florida! ❤️🤗🐶
Many thoughts and prayers are sent your way continually. All must stay well.
Something that might be fun would be to send postcards with our well wishes from our hometowns so that Dominic could find us on a map.
That’s a great idea!
OKAY EVERYBODY – READ THIS!!! I asked Michelle if she had a P.O. box where we could send cards for Dominic (who I think is the cutest.) I’ve seen stories on tv where ill children receive LOTS of mail & it cheers them up.
SO – Please send cards to: Dominic Lettrich. PO Box 597, Wexford, PA 15090
Thanks so much for your help. We can do this for this precious little boy!
I love this idea and can’t believe I missed your comment until today. I check daily for updates of any kind. I wonder if Michelle could include this on her next blog post (which could be awhile with all she’s dealing with) so everyone who doesn’t read all the comments will have the opportunity to take part in this. If anyone else knows of anything we can do to spread a little cheer or help in any way, big or small, please share . Im off to send a card and continue praying.
We are all in his corner praying for the best!
We arena in his corner praying for the best!
Prayers Michelle for your entire family. Positivity and strength, God will see u all thru this. Dominic is a little wonder and i enjoy seeing ur adorable family.
Thank you so much for this update Michelle. Dominic and your family have been in our prayers each day since learning of his diagnosis. Dominic is truly a hero to so many of us, and you are an amazing mom to our hero. May he be blessed with a complete healing, and may you feel God’s loving presence with all of your family each day. Prayers and loving thoughts continue. ❤️
Thank you, Michelle, for the update on Dominic. I have been so worried about him and I am
so glad to hear (and see!) he is doing well. I have been saying countless prayers for him! So happy the whole family is doing well, too. I know it’s crazy, but I feel like I know you and your family because I have been following you since before Joseph was born! I will continue my prayer vigil for all of you, and especially for Dominic’s complete recovery.
Your Family strength is an inspiration to all of us.
We join many others in praying for Dominic’s return to full health, and your continued faith that God is with you on this journey.
You are in our prayers❤️
So happy to hear how well he is handling all of this. Kids are so resilient and deal with these situations so much better than we adults. They are incredibly resilient and so much stronger than we realize. Prayers for Dominic and for you as parents having to navigate through this.
Been praying mightily for your precious Dominic & your whole family.
Isaiah 41:13 See where another shared this verse with you. One of my favorites. In those scary moments, squeeze your right hand & claim His promise that He is holding on to your hand. What a promise!!
I also am a long time reader, I remember when you were pregnant with Joseph. I’m so glad to hear that Dominic’s treatments are going well. My thoughts and prayers remain with your family in this difficult time. Thanks for keeping us informed of his progress.
Thank you so much for the update, your children are precious! We pray for your family and believe wholeheartedly that Dominic will be healed and that your family will be even stronger for this journey.
God bless you,
Sharon and Jerry Thimons
We continue to pray for sweet little Dominic, and your family. Our prayer is for a complete recovery. He has always looked so Angelic to me, and when I read the news of him being ill, my heart just broke..you are such a sweet and loving family, and you are the best mother, so patient with your children. You will never regret it..
With much love,
Carol A, Seitz
Keeping your sweet Dominic and all your family in my prayers! Isaiah 41:13 is a favorite verse of mine that has got me they some hard times! 😃❤️
Continuing to think of your family and pray all goes as smoothly as possible.
You’ve been my go to recipe guru for almost a decade. I’ve enjoyed hearing about your family along the way and Friday Things. Dominic is very close to my son’s age. Hearing this news was absolutely heartbreaking. I’m praying for you all. Thank you for sharing with your readers who all adore you and will be wishing, praying and sending healing thoughts your way.
-Katie xo
Also a long time reader here – thank you for the update. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and hope there are lots of sunny spring days for you, your husbands, the kids and the pets to enjoy!
Long time reader here and was checking back frequently for an update – so glad to hear everything is going well so far. Thinking and praying for you all!
Sending you love and prayers. What a fighter and such a trooper. He’s got this!
May I add my well wishes and prayers to you and your sweet boy.
May God heal this precious little boy bless him richly.❤️❤️❤️
Sending Love and Prayers for you and your family.
Stay strong and have faith.
Thank you for the update. You have an amazing family. I could always feel the warmth and love for them in all your posts. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong sweet Dominic.
Thank you for the update. Happy Birthday Isabelle and love Joseph’s cool braces. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers.
I have thought about your family, and the situation you are facing. I’m so glad to hear
that things are going well. What a good attitude Dominic has. God Bless you and
your family.
God bless you all! Thanks for taking the time to write an update. Prayers are being sent your way every day.
Oh my heart is breaking hearing all of this. I pray Dominic continues to do well with his treatment! He is an amazing little boy.
May God heal this precious little boy bless him richly.❤️❤️❤️
Dominic, you are amazing!! So glad you are feeling ok and having days nice enough for everyone to go outside together. I envy the way your positive nature
Joseph, you look handsome with braces and nice to see your smiling face.
Isabelle, Happy 4th birthday!! You look beautiful!
We love seeing all of you together.
We are sending each of you a zillion hugs along with prayers for each. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers for strength for the road ahead.
Love
Jean
You certainly have your hands full at this time in your life, Michelle. Splitting the time of care of a hospital bound child and your children at home is exhausting, but they all need you and your husband at this time. Thank God you are young and will pull through this in time. God’s love and peace to you and your entire family.
Continued prayers for Dominic. Also put out a request for friends to pray for him and your family as well.
I’ve been thinking about you and your sweet Dominic a lot after your last email. Thank you for this update. Sending love and healing prayers 🙏🙏 from across the pond
Thanks so much for the update on Dominic…. I will continue my prayers for this brave little man. My heart goes out to him and his bravery 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 God bless you and may the angels be watching over you.’lI would like an address where I could send a card…. Thank you
Is there a mailing list where we could send a card?
Michelle, I have followed you for years. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your family. Continuing prayers for Dominic and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you every day.
From one Neuroblastoma mom to another, I can’t explain just how much my heart goes out to you, your family, and especially Dominic. We are located in Chicago, and if you ever want to reach out with questions, I am more than happy to be a resource. A piece of hope – our son Anthony is going on 3.5 years cancer-free and thriving. There are so many positive stories…and I am sure you have already learned, the internet can be your enemy….hang on to faith, hope, his medical team, your strength and the awe-inspiring super hero powers your son possesses. When we found out Anthony’s cancer was shrinking, I remember writing “the darkest of hours have paved the way to the brightest of lights.” You are in an unwanted club; just know there are so many bright lights and fierce survivors lifting Dominic up.
Continued prayers.
❤️ Sarah
Thank you so much for the update- sweet Dominic and your family have been, and will continue to be in my prayers. Glad he is able to find some comfort and entertainment in the hospital. And Isabelle! Can’t believe she is already 4! Hope Joseph is out of braces soon- Keep finding the joy in this journey! 🙏🙏🙏💙
God Bless you, your husband & your beautiful family. Domenic is a trooper. May God give him the extra strength & love to conquer this difficult time in his young life.
Prayers continue for your whole family & for Domenic to have a full recovery. Thank you for giving us an update.
I have been praying for Domenic and your family every day since I read your first notification. I am glad for the update and to see him enjoying family time, playing, etc. I know it will be a long road, but I am hoping and praying for successful treatment and that he will be healed. God be with you!
Continued prayers for Dominic and your entire family. He is so loved! ❤️
Hi Michelle,
Praying for Dominic and your whole family. I am a pediatric nurse of 30 years in Delaware. You have a great hospital and great oncology teams where you are. Please don’t be afraid to ask them for anything you, your family or Dominic needs. Every part of the team will be eager to help. The child life therapists can help not only Dominic but his siblings understand what is going on. Best wishes and prayers.
Thank you so much for the update. I can’t believe you took the time, Michelle, to update all of us. You are truly remarkable in so many ways….and an excellent mommie. We continue to pray for the entire family….that the ups are higher and downs are decreasing and that Dominic will be completed healed soon. God is with you all as are so many of us. Hang in there with all of your family positiveness. Know it rubs off on the children. Love and hugs and big prayers continue!
Thank you for the update. Continued prayers for Dominic and strength for your family. You are a wonderful mother Michelle.
Thoughts and prayers for such a brave boy,prayers for healing ,also strength and peace for family.
Thank you for the update on Dominic. My husband and and I are praying daily for not only Dominic, but your entire family. With your permission, I would like to put Dominic’s name on our church’s prayer list. Please let me know with a y or n. I realize your time is limited.🙏
Thank you so much for the update for your community. We have watched you become a dog mom and a kid mom and now a mom doing what you never thought you would be doing. Your bravery in sharing trickles down to Dominic and your other kids!! You are in a good place there in Pittsburgh with excellent care. Sending all the healing vibes and mama hugs from across PA —I’m a pediatric nurse practitioner at Children’s Hosp of Philadelphia!
Continue to pray for Dominic and your family. As nurse I understand the anxiety and trials you are facing. God is hold Dominic in the palm of his hand and will be with him through this time. Keep your chin up Mom and Dad.
I have been following you since before you had kids. This news is absolutely heartbreaking, but the way you are writing about handling it sounds absolutely amazing. You have a beautiful family and I know Dominic has all the love, and all of your kids are incredibly strong! I am keeping you all in my thoughts and wish you positive healing thoughts. And please take care of yourself too, Michelle <3
Thank you for this update. I have been checking your social media just to see how your sweet Dominic is getting on. He sounds like a strong and resilient boy! My family is praying daily for him, and we will continue to do so! You are a beautiful Mama— my prayers are with you as well. 😂
It was so good to get an update and see/read what is going on. You all have been in my thoughts and I can’t imagine how scary this time must be. Know you have a huge army out here sending positive thoughts! <3
thank you for letting us know how Dominic is doing. I think about him every day. It;s good to know that he is doing well on the chemo. How do Joseph and Isabel process the fact that their brother is ill? Have you found a way to explain it to them without frightening them? It is so nice to see that they are so loving to each other. I always look forwar to seeing the photos of them all together, especially the photos of Dominic and Isabel holding hands. So cute! Please continu to update us on Dominic’s progress. All my best wishes and prayers go to you and your family.
Hi Michelle, can not believe you took the time to update us on Dominic’s condition.
I’m hoping and praying for Dominic. I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle I have been following your blog since before you had Joseph even and I’ve loved seeing your kids grow over the years. I just wanted to let you know that even though I am Muslim, not Christian, I have been praying for Dominic and your family in our holy month of Ramadan and will continue to do so. God is Great and He will protect and heal Dominic. It’s so good to see him smiling <3
Michelle, you and your family are in my prayers. I pray that Dominic will recover and have a long life ahead of him. I have gotten your emails since Jospeh was born and feel like you are family. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You and Your Family.
God, Jesus loves Dominic more than anyone. They will bring their precious little boy peace & healing. As parents it’s difficult to see beyond the illness, but God, Jesus is so merciful. I know that Prayers from around the World are going out on Dominic’s behalf. He’s going to be healed in Jesus’ Name. God Bless you all & know He will see you through as you need to call on Him. Meanwhile, enjoy your family time, embrace one another. Stay steadfast.
Blessings!
Betsy Thompson
Hello, Thank you so much for your update about the children. Dominic and all of you are in my prayers. I appreciate your time thinking about all of us, we know you are all so busy. You have the happiest looking children, God Bless You All.
Paulette, in Ohio
Lifting your family up in prayer during this difficult journey.
That is great news…so happy to hear that he is doing well. I am praying that God heal him and give you all peace and comfort will his presence and love 🙏🏼❤️😇
Praying for your precious son, Dominic, and for your whole family as you go through this. May God heal Dominic completely and comfort and strengthen all of you during these difficult days.
Dear Michelle,
How wonderfully kind of you to take the time to update your readers about Dominic, Joseph, and Isabelle. I don’t know how many subscribers you have, but I guarantee if you had audio when you wrote about Dominic, you would’ve heard a simultaneous hush all over the US and possibly the entire world! I know that most of us are still in absolute disbelief and have thought or prayed about Dominic every single day since. The one constant I hold on to, is the incredible devotion your family has shown to each and every
single member, starting with their amazing Mom. You are a force of nature, Michelle, and your strength, along with your husband’s and kids, will be the best medicine Dominic ever receives! I look forward to hearing how Dominic kicks this diagnosis to the curb and is back to his loving home and family. My coping mechanism is prayer and I’m still going strong for that little boy who has touched SO many hearts including my own!! He’s going to be fine, and like I’ve said before, he’s also going to become a Doctor! Rest well because he’s only spending time in that hospital to get his sea legs…
I will be wrapping your sweet Dominic and you and your family in my daily rosary! Praying for his complete healing and for comfort during these times of treatments and side effects. May God give you the strength and continued courage to battle this diagnosis. God bless you all and give your dear son a hug from all of us here.
Thank you so much for posting this! He has been in my thoughts lately and I was wondering how he was doing. I’m glad things are going well so far and know he is being a trooper. You have such a wonderful family who show obvious love for each other and support each other. May God richly bless you with His love and mercy.
Michelle, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your lovely family and hope Dominic is soon well again.
God Bless you all.
Rose
Thank you for the update and for sharing pictures! Please tell Dominic I think he looks super spiffy too! Happy Birthday to Isabelle and I think Joseph looks spiffy with his braces too. Sending you lots of positive thoughts and tons of prayers. God bless you and your sweet family ❤️
Thank you for the update. Dominic abs your entire family are in my prayers.
Michelle,
Thank you so much for the update. Dominic has the right attitude and the heart of a warrior. It’s true he does look “spiffy.” Your entire family remains in my thoughts and my heart. I will continue to send positive energy your way. Bless you all; and yes, the journey has just begun, but we are all here for you.
We will keep Dominic and all of your family in our hearts and prayers!!
God Bless y’all!!
G’d Bless your family and Send Refua Shelema to Dominic
Sending prayers to your sweet boy and family.
Continued prayers for Dominic. May God give you and your family continued strength to make it through this troubled time. Remain strong. Sending love and prayers.
I have been praying every day for Dominic and your family, and think of you all often. I’m sure I can speak for all of your readers when I say that your family is like a family to us. We’ve watched your children grow and you are such a wonderful mother. I was glad to see an update and that he is doing fairly well, all things considering. Keep the faith and we will all keep praying for all of you. God Bless.
Continuing to send prayers for a full healing.
Continued prayers, Michelle, for strength and complete healing. Thanks for taking the time to post an update.
God Bless Dominic & your family. Continued thoughts & prayers are with all. I know exactly what you mean taking one day at a time & dwelling in the blessings you’ve already received. Gary is still in hospital & that’s all I could do. I believe in the power of prayer & never lose sight of hope & your faith. Love & God Bless Louise 💙
Sending prayers for your beautiful boy and your family. God Bless.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
WOW, I don’t know how you do this with your child! I have not faced anything like this. You and your family are in my prayers. I pray you feel God’s presence and know that he is walking through this with you. Praying for strength and peace.
Our love and prayers are sent to you and your family. We will continue to pray for the complete healing of Dominic. That you are able to take one day at a time, and still appreciate the positives of each day, is wonderful. x
I’ve been praying for you guys. I was awoken Sunday night with the urgency to pray for Dominic. I can only imagine how hard it is for you and your husband to stay strong and upbeat for Dominic and his siblings. Continued prayers for your family!
Dominic’s courage is a testimony to the love he is surrounded by. Prayers continue for him and your family during these days. Although we’ve never met, it’s been a joy to share the years with you and your beautiful family. Thanks for updating us andmay you see and feel God’s healing power. Hugs to all of you.
Dominic is in our prayer….thank you for all good recipes…
Thanks for the update sending prayers your way❣️
So glad to hear your upbeat tone, Michelle and that Dominic is feeling generally ok. Sounds like you are trying to keep life as normal as possible for Dominic as well as Joseph and Isabelle. Dominic is in my prayers everyday. As you all are. Faith and hope sweet lady!🙏
I read your posts often and sometimes even bake – thanks for the great recipes – but I have never left a comment. Until now.
Dominic and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping for as easy a treatment course as possible and a complete recovery in record time. <3
Prayers continue for sweet Dominic and your entire family. I am so glad he is doing so well, even with the hiccups along the way.
Joseph looks so grownup and that Isabelle is 4 already? Time flies so fast – hold on to every second, Michelle!
I was so sorry to hear about your son’s diagnosis. It is good to know that treatment is going well with a few ups and downs. You and your family are in my prayers.
Thank you for the update. Know that SO many people have been sending thoughts and prayers your way. Even though we don’t know each other, it feels like a family. Tell Dominic to keep up the positive attitude. It’s everything. ❤️
“I love spiffy!” You have to love that spunk! I’m thinking of you and your family, Michelle, and sending SO MANY healing thoughts for Dominic. Love the color of Joseph’s braces and a big Happy Birthday for Isabelle. xo
Sending bear hugs & prayers from Alaska for your son’s successful treatment and recovery. Keep your faith; it’s always darkest before the dawn. God is good and has your family in His care.
Praying for Dominic everyday. Your family is adorable! Thank you for sharing! I have been dealing with my own cancer diagnosis. Prayers have helped me tremendously! I’m hoping my prayers are on the high speed line and Dominic becomes cancer free in no time!! My team includes, Jesus, Mary, Our Lady of Good Health from Valankanni, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Peregrine and last but not least St. Padre Pio! They are all praying for Dominic! Peace to you and your family!
God bless Dominic! He’s such a trooper! Michelle, remembering you, Dominic and your family in my prayers ! Thanks for letting us know about Dominic and his journey…keep us posted…and if there is anything we can do for you…please don’t hesitate to ask. God bless…
Will continue to pray for Dominic. Thank you for update of your precious family. May God give you strength and joy in the midst of this great trial.
Praying for your sweet boy and your family – may God grant him strength for the treatments and use them to bring complete healing. ❤️
Keeping Dominic and your family in my prayers.
I have often thought about Dominic and your family. I know there are so many things going on, but so appreciate your updates. Dominic is such a sweet, brave little boy. He and your family will continue to be in my prayers. Joseph wears his braces well…gosh, he is growing up. And how can Isabella be four!! Thank you for sharing your children with us…I am enjoying each milestone as much as you are.
.Stay strong…you WILL get through this.
Praying for your family every day
Sending prayers to Dominic and your family, God is good, if he brings you to it he will see you through it. May God Bless your family and is light shine upon you.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for the update on Dominic, he’s (your family) on our prayer list. May God give you & family the added strength to face this cancer ordeal head on. My niece found out she had cancer when her baby was 9 months old, that baby is in college now, my niece takes tons of medicine & visits many specialists, thank God still with us. Joseph looks good with his first braces. I can’t believe Isabelle is 4 years old. Take each day as they come, some will be not so good days and then others are much better. Please continue to get SLEEP and take care of yourselves. God bless your family!
Michelle over the years i feel like we’ve become “friends ” even though we’ve never met. My kids make fun, saying “is this a recipe from your friend Michelle? The Browneyed Baker”??😁.
I have to say the news of Domenics health felt like a punch in the stomach like it would for any friend. Im praying for your strength. The other kids will help you stay strong and Domenics’s sweet face will help you keep it together for him. Big hugs girly, you got this💗
Thank you for the update on Dominic. My husband and I are praying for him and your family. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
Thanks for the update Michelle, I was thinking no news is good news!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and hoping Dominic’s second treatment goes just as well as the first one did!
Thanks for the update on Dominic…..continued prayers for you and your family.
Thank you for keeping us updated. We are all so concerned for your whole family and how uplifting to hear people comment about saying a prayer for all of you. I also have added your family to my prayer list and asking that you and your husband are given the strength and energy that you will need.
Thank you so much for the update on dear Dominic. He is in my prayers each night along with your family. I have been so worried when there was no news. He is so special and brave going through everything. I know what is so important is the way the family is guiding him. I pray for strength to be given to you and your husband. These prayers and warm wishes come to you from Orangeville, Ontario, Canada.
Thank you so much for sharing the news on Dominic’s treatment and how it is all going. What a true champ he is being throughout all of this. I hope his chemo treatments from now on are easier on him. Joseph’s braces look good on him and I can’t believe that Isabelle turned 4; doesn’t seem possible. It goes without saying that I will continue to keep Dominic and the rest of your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle…sincere thanks for the update on Dominic and the whole family. I think the first photo you posted tells the story…Dominic is Born to be Hero and he will be in the future for sure. When he recovers, Dominic will be a heroic example to other children fighting cancer. They will look to him and know that the battle can be won with the support of a loving family, the prayers amd support of extended family and friends and the prayers and positive thoughts of all of us who visit and follow this blog.
Dominic is surrounded and sheltered by the love. That love along with your appreciation of each moment of happiness and positivity will carry him through this journey.
Happy Birthday to Isabelle,Happy new braces to Joseph…love the green…and again, thank you for this update and for welcoming all your followers onto Dominic’s support team.
Thank you for the update…you and your family are in my prayers. Will be praying for Dominic and hoping round 2 of chemo goes well ❤️
Will be praying for Dominic and your family. I have friends who have a 3 year old daughter with leukemia and she has suffered so many setbacks but yet is strong and happy and hanging in there like a champ! I pray your little boy has many good days during his treatment and that God will pour His healing him! Praying for strength and peace and wisdom during this difficult and trying time and will add your family and little Dominic to my prayer list! God hears and answers prayer!
Sending prayers and hugs to you and your beautiful family. Take each day one step at a time…one minute at a time if needed….and know that your son is in the best possible hands…
Thank you for this update! I have thought of Dominic often. Praying for your sweet, precious son and the whole family!❤️
Michelle, thank you for the update. I know all of your readers have been thinking of you, Dominic, and your whole family. I have been saying prayers for him and hoping everything goes smoothly. Dominic is sure a little trooper. God bless him.
Happy Birthday to Isabelle! Joseph looks so cute in his braces!
I will be thinking of all of you and continuing my daily prayers for Dominic and your whole family.
Thank you so much for the update on Dominic. I have added you all to my prayer list and pray for you all, every day. I am a colon cancer survivor. Thirteen years cancer-free, thank God. Chemotherapy is not fun at any age. Seeing Dominic hooked up for an infusion brought back memories. Dominic and I have something else in common. I got my first pair of eyeglasses when I was 4 1/2 years old. What a beautiful family. Stay safe. I look forward to my next update. Sincerely, Kathleen
Appreciate you taking the time to update us all. Continued thoughts, prayers and strength to all your family.
Continued prayers for your family.
Thank you so much for this update. I am praying hard for Dominic and your family.
Blessings and prayers to you and your family. What an awesome little boy!
Thank you so much for your blog update….I’m sure you have better things to do, but I very much appreciate hearing about your family…and you all, especially Dominic, remain in my prayers.
Sending lots of Hugs and Prayers for Dominic !! What a brave little guy. Please Lord Jesus keep watch over him and his family at this difficult time.
Wishing Dominic the best of luck! Thoughts are with you!
I’ve been following your blog for a while now, so I feel like I know you and your family.
I will keep praying for your family and especially for Dominic, that he may have a full remission and recovery from cancer. May the Lord keep you all in His love.
Dear Beautiful Mother and Father of Dominic, we feel the love you have for your son, for all of your children since before they were even born, and we see the strength and courage you put forth each and every day during this very trying time. The closeness of your family and your true, genuine desire to be with them all, savoring each moment in time, shines through and has always been admired deeply. May God bring forth miracles to erase the cancer from Dominic’s body, may you feel the presence of the Angels surrounding you daily, giving you a very deep sense of peace and strength, feeling the love they have for all of you. Our love and prayers are with you all!
So sorry to hear this news about Dominic! He is such a brave boy! My prayers are with you and your sweet family.
Much love!!
Wow!!! Great to read this update. Thank you. I was waiting and hoping and praying that all was going well. Continued prayers and positive vibes being sent to you!!!!!
God bless you all. Dominic and your family remains in our prayers and I asked he be put on the church prayer list. Happy Birthday to Isabelle and high-five to Joseph on his braces. We also ask that God and the angels give your healthcare team strength, having spent my entire career in healthcare there are days we need it. Thanks for the update and stay strong!
I pray for Dominic and your whole family daily.I have survived eye cancer for 10 years,and know the impossible is possible thru God.I will continue prayers for you.
Barbara
God Bless and Keep you Dominic
Continued prayers for all of you
His mercies are new every day
Terri
Thank you for taking the time to give us all an update on Dominic and your entire beautiful family. Continued daily thoughts, prayers, and hugs are sent to you all.
All of your children are so beautiful but I have always been drawn to Dominick and his elfin little face. He seems like such a sweet little boy. I know it was a gut punch to learn your precious child was ill. Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.
God Bless you ALL!
XO
Dear Michelle.
I am continuing to pray for your entire family with a special prayer for Dominic. God Bless from
Vernice Roberts and family from Macon, GA
Thank you so much for the update. It is a gift to share your family with us all, and I hope our concern does not feel intrusive in what I’m sure is a delicate time. Dominic and your family have been in my prayers daily. When I was a kid, whenever we drove over train tracks, my mom would have us all lift our feet off the floor and touch glass and make a wish. I do it today with my kids, but instead of a wish, I say a prayer for someone (“God bless my Dad” etc.) Dominic is in my prayer rotation now, as I drive over tracks multiple times a day during my commute :)
I again ask that if you need anything, an amazon wish list from you would not be unwelcome to those of us who wish we could tangibly help.
I wish Dominic and your family much hope and good things on your journey ahead.
How fun, I’m a “Train Tracks Kid” too! Thanks to my Dad, I still continue the tradition of raising the feet and making a wish or prayer known while going over the tracks. We will keep our feet raised & prayers flowing for Dominic and your entire family as you navigate this tough Journey Michelle! What a “spiffy” ray of sunshine Dominic is! Blessings for you all, face towards the Sunshine, God has you all in His mighty Hands! =)
I continue to keep you and your beautiful family in my daily prayers.
Prayers and well wishes for Dominic and for you and your family also.
Your sweet boy and your whole family are in my prayers each day. I’m so glad he is doing well and will continue to pray for complete healing.
Prayers continuing for your family and your remarkable, brave boy.
Thrilled to hear your sweet boy is traveling this road well and is such a fabulous little trooper! How amazing to see what strength our children possess at such a young age! Thousands of thoughts and prayers going out to all of you through this journey.
Dear Michelle,
Please go to: smilesforsophieforever.org
It’s a website of help and support for children with cancer.
Love and hugs and prayers.
Hi Michelle,
I have been following your blog for some time and watched your family grow and have enjoyed making a number of the recipes and tips! I feel like a long distant grandfather. My wife and I send our thoughts and prayers as you travel through this new and difficult part of your life! May the peace of Christ be with you during this trying time.
Sincerely, Gary and Donna Newland from California
Thoughts and prayers for your precious son, you and your family. May Domenic have a full and speedy recovery. 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for the update. Prayers will keep coming not only for Dominic but for your entire precious family. You are stronger than you think.
❤️
Thank you for the update. As you stated, it will be a long journey of ups and downs. Hopefully more ups than downs. Caring thoughts are being sent to Dominic and to all your family.
Your faith and love for Dominic is your strength at these very hard and trying times just know that your family is supported by a strong community of people who’s love & prayers are being sent to you daily, watching as your family has grown we have become part of your family. God bless you always & we are all here for you everyday❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
I love you Dominic! I have followed your family on BEB for years. Love and prayers for healing from me and my family.
Sending love and continued prayers for your sweet Dominic…and the whole family❤️
Thank you for your kindness and generosity of spirit to post this update. By sharing your family life so well, I feel almost like you are a part of my family. Please know that Dominic remains in my prayers each day as well as your entire family. Kids are incredibly resilient and it’s good to hear that is true for yours as well. God bless you all.
Michelle, you are all in our thoughts and prayers, especially Dominic! 💕
Thank you so much for the update.
I am praying that our Holy Spirit gives you and your family comfort, courage, wisdom, encouragement and peace as you travel this journey.
May the Lord bless you!
We all sure do appreciate the update!! Will certainly continue to keep Dominic in our prayers for healing and strength!. Joseph…braces?? Wow, he is growing!! Isabelle turned 4? Wow! Hang in there Michelle…we know you are all going through so much. *HUGS*!!
Thank you, for the update. Dominic and your family continue to be in my prayers. It sounds like he’s taking it like a champ! He’s a very brave boy.
Good thoughts are sent your way daily. Wishing you all the strength and resiliance to get through this successfully!
Continued love and prayers for your family.
Michelle–I know we don’t know each other but I feel like we do. I have been praying so much for your sweet boy since reading the news several weeks ago. Thank you for the update and will be continuing to lift him and your family up in prayer.
Isaiah 41:10-“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Thank you so much for the update- I have been thinking of you all often and I will continue to send all my best for healing and fortitude!
Continued prayers for Dominic and all your family. I love the positivity of a child.
Praying for Dominic, & your whole family.🙏
Continuing prayers for your special little hero and for you and your family.
Thank you for the update. I will continue to pray for Dominic and your family. Love all the pictures you shared. ❤️
Keeping you and your family in my prayers, children are so resilient and stoic. Remember to take care of yourself
Continued prayers for your family🙏🏻
Thank you for the update, Dominic is on my mind often. My husband & I pray for him and your whole family for strength and courage as you all walk this road. Blessings to you all.
Taking each day as it comes (moments to appreciate and treasure as well as the times you endure) seems like such a wise approach. I pray that God gives you the wisdom and strength you need to make it through each hour and day. Thank you for taking time to update us on your family.
Thank you for the update! I’m praying that Dominic is completely healed and whole and that all of you know how greatly you are loved by an almighty Father.
Keeping you and your beautiful family in my thoughts and prayers.
Stay strong.
What a true hero your have in your presence! Sending prayers for your entire family and healing thoughts Dominic’s way🙏🏻🥰. I appreciate you taking time to pass along the information to this foodie/recipe loving community 😉 Look for the messages God will be sending along this journey. Remember He does hand out miracles routinely😍
Thank you for the update and the wonderful pictures. He’s a great little trooper and I join my prayers and very best hopes with the many others who are supporting you and your family.
Looking forward to positive news as your journey continues.
You have a community of supporters sending you prayers and blessings. We know this is hard but we also know you will persevere. Love to you and family.
Glad to hear your little man is doing great. He is AWESOME!
Remind him he is always AWESOME from everyone.
Marge Snobl.
Michelle, thank you for updating us on Dominic’s progress. Children are so resilient and are beyond capable of taking everything in stride. As a mom l can’t imagine what this is doing to you. Don’t forget about your own mental health through all of this. Take deep breaths, bubble baths when you can & of course sneaking in some baking when you can, I personally, found to be therapeutic as well. Lastly, pray, pray pray. 🙏 🙏🙏Your little man and your family will remain in our prayers. Wishing you and your family peace. 💜
Thank you for updating us on Dominic, Joseph and Isabelle. I have been with you in heart from the day you shared Dominic’s diagnosis. Cancer has touched all of us in one way or another as it affects the whole family of the patient. It’s not a community anyone wants to be a part of, but it’s a community of support, love and healing thoughts. My prayers are with you all as well as sending positive energy to your sweet boy.
May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family! Here is a healing prayer you may enjoy.
https://youtu.be/gLIjml_Kfmw
Thank you for sharing. I have your family in my prayers. Take good care of each other.
Thank you so much for the update. I have been praying for Dominic every single day and will continue. I’m also praying for your whole family.
The Lord loves Dominic and wants nothing but LIFE for him and your family – abundant life! Continuing to pray for you.
Continued prayers for Dominic and your family. Thank you for sharing Dominic’s journey with all of us. You are a gift to us all.
You and your family have been on my mind and in my prayers. As a mother of four abs grandmother if seven I empathize and know how you feel. Try not to “catastrophize” as my children accused me of. Instead dwell on the positive and know with God all things are possible. Take a deep breath and know that everything will turn out right in the end.
How do I reach you privately? I have some info that might be helpful. My own child is sick too and I’d like to help. Sending hugs and lots of love to you all. It’s the most difficult challenge of your lives but you’ve got this!
Will keep praying for complete healing for Dominic. Also remembering all of your family in this scary experience.
Thank you for sharing Dominic’s journey. I am sure your other followers were wondering how he tolerated his first treatment, as I was. Children are blessedly resilient and endlessly optimistic and that is so comforting to see at a time like this. I am an oncology RN(retired) and I am a loyal follower of your site. My prayers continue for Dominic and all of you, when cancer strikes it is not just the patient who has it, it is their entire family. Your warrior is little, but mighty, like David! Here’s to slaying his Goliath!💪🙏
Hugs and excellent vibes to you and yours. I hope you feel loved and supported because you are!
Thank you for the update on Dominic and your other beautiful children as well. May his future health journey go as smoothly as possible and I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
I will continue to pray for Dominic and your family. God hears our prayers and He loves Dominic so much. Thanks, Michelle, for updating us on how he is doing and also Joseph and Isabella. I have missed you all! God bless your family!
Continuing to pray for Dominic and all of the family. The precious pics of Dominic and the family show what a wonderful, loving family you have.
Continuing thoughts and prayers for your beautiful family. Happy Birthday Isabelle and Joseph your braces look great!!! God bless!!
Happy birthday Isabelle! Keeping your sweet family in our prayers.
Continued prayers for you all. It warms my heart to see you children all together. God Bless ♥️🙏🏻♥️
I will continue to pray for that sweet boy and your family. It was so good to see his face and smiles in your pictures. May the treatments do their job and the side effects be tolerable.
Sending good karma, positive energy
Continued prayers for peace, strength, and full healing for Dominic and your family. ❤️
Sending healing prayers for ALL of you ❤️
Our love and Prayers to Dominic and family, from both myself and husband.
Ann Marie & Mark
(Still undergoing chemo myself, we have enjoyed many rousing games of gin rummy.
Continued prayers for Dominic and your entire family. Thank you for the update.
My prayers are with Dominic and your family. God bless your son, he is so positive and that is exactly what is needed now for you and your family. Thank you for the update. Prayers will continue with positive thoughts for Dominic and your family.
Dominic and your family are in my daily prayers
Prayers for your family. Bless Dominic’s outlook.
We have kept each of your family members in our daily prayers since you first wrote about Dominic. Yes, he is BORN to be a HERO! Sending lots of positive energy, strength, and hugs your way. We are on this journey with you!
Thinking all the best thoughts for Dominic and your young family. I look forward to updates as you have time with good news. All my best.
Thank you for the update. Your family has been on my mind. I’m keeping your sweet boy in my prayers.
Prayers will continue for Dominic and all of you. Thank you for the update.
Prayers mixed with a whole lot of hope and faith that all will go well for Dominic and your family.
Sally from Wisconsin
Sending love, prayers and strength to you all
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and Dominic.
continued prayers for you and your family
Thank you for the update! Along with so many others, I think of and pray for all of you every day. Take care!
Love, hope, positive vibes, and prayers for your beautiful family. I have always enjoyed watching your family grow, the pictures of your children, your Golden Retrievers and the great recipes. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
It’s a rocky road for anyone going through this, but a child is that much harder. So glad to hear Dominic’s spirits continue to remain high. Sending prayers and well wishes as he prepares for more rounds of treatment. Thinking of you and your family, as well! :)
Thank you so much for the update. Keeping Dominic and your family in my prayers
Well wishes for Domenic and prayers to you all.
Dominic.
Praying for you buddy! You are a trooper and do look spiffy (I am bald and love the way God has made me! ^^)
Keep up the spirit and if you ever come to South Korea, let me know!
Sounds like your family is taking this time in your life like Champions!!! Kudos to all- braces included! You are in my thoughts.
Goodness. I somehow missed the first post about your sweet boy. Sending up prayers for his health, guidance for his doctors, and especially prayers for you and your husband and the rest of your family.
Sorry it’s Mary Wegner
Thank You so much for the update. I am so happy that Dominic is doing so well. I have been praying every day for your entire family. Please know that your family will remain in my prayers. Keep positive thoughts!!! Please keep us posted when you can. God Bless! ❤️
Thank you for this morning’s update on Dominic, all of you are in my thoughts & prayers every single day.
May God Bless both yourself and your family with a bright and happy future.
Michelle –
I was looking for your blog for the past week. And, this came in my email. You and your whole family are in my prayers and thoughts. Please keep a positive outlook. Don’t let anyone tell you, you are doing things wrong. You and husband listen to the medical staff and go with your gut feelings. And, do lots of hugs and kisses to everyone. Do family hugs, all five of you together. And, most of all it is okay to cry and be sad. You are only human and Dominic is your precious baby.
Thanks for keeping us in the loop. With all you have to do and keep up for your family, we should be the last group you think of! Yet, I, like so many others, have been anxious to hear about Dominic. Happy to hear that you can celebrate the normal too–Isabelle’s birthday, Easter, and braces! Yikes! Dominic seems to have such a positive personality– I hope that continues to help him and support you & your husband as you navigate this scary unknown. Continued prayers for restored health for your sweet little guy. xx
Happy birthday to Isabella and Joseph looks handsome in his braces! We are praying for your precious son Dominic. We understand the challenges of having three children and one needs extra TLC. We did it too! Hang in there momma. Take some self care time wherever you can get it and at some point I would encourage you to get counseling for the family. The kids might need help processing the change in your family routine. In our thoughts and prayers
Sending prayers that God lays his hands and he will get through this.
I just started receiving your emails a few weeks ago. Loving the recipes. Wishing Dominic a speedy recovery. Prayers from Lenox Mass.
What a hideous time for you and your family. Of course we shall all be praying for you but remember, too, the astonishing power of science. Treatments and therapies are making huge strides and your little boy will be benefitting from some of the greatest minds on earth, as well as more heavenly support.
Thank you for the update!! I’ve been checking frequently for one so it was so good to log on this morning and read it!! Continuing to think of you all!!
Sending warm supportive beams from Sunbury-On-Thames, England. Stay brave. xx
Thank you so much for the update! You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. Dominic is so brave and adorable. Glad he is keeping busy with his toys and projects. Continued prayers for all. God bless!
Sending warm supportive beams from Sunbury-On-Thames, England xx
Keeping your sweet boy and your family in my prayers.
Thank you so much for the update amid all you’re dealing with and have to do. I appreciate it so much. It was so heartwarming and refreshing to see your sweet kids and when I read about Dominic saying he looks spiffy I busted out laughing. You have the cutest, sweetest and funniest kids and we have all come to love them. Now prayers for chemo round 2 and for all of you as you continue to navigate these unfamiliar waters. Thank you for brightening my day.
Sending hugs , saying lots of prayers and holding each of you close to my heart. God bless
I am praying for Dominic daily and trusting that he will be healed
Thank you for the update. I’ve been keeping your family in my thoughts. It’s great to see his spirits up. I am just beside myself wondering how these bad things happen to children.
Please take care and stay strong. I wish you all the best!
Continued prayers for Dominic and your family. Thank you for the update. {hugs}“For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
I’ve been praying for him daily since you sent out the first email. My neice was treated a few years ago at St. Jude and is doing great now. I wish the same for Dominic and will continue to pray for him.
Prayers for you and your family. They are so precious to us. Keep the faith. God is in control..
Best wishes to you and your family, Michelle. Our hearts feel for you all so much and please know we are a community you can draw on if you need.
Continued prayers for Dominic and your beautiful family. He is a trooper for sure and being prayed for by so many! ❤️
Continued prayers for your family! God is at work and loves your little family. May he keep providing whatever you need during these days.
PS Fridays are so different without your emails. Miss you!
Thank you for the update. You all have courage, more so than you realize. Stay STRONG!! Always praying and thinking of you and the family.
thank you for sharing an update with us. you and your family have been on my heart and mind. much love and care to all of you!
Thank you for the update. You are at the beginning of a long battle – stay strong knowing that God is with you! I will continue to pray for Dominic and your whole family.
Thank you for the update Michelle…I cannot imagine the heartache of seeing your child go through that. Please know there are many praying for Dominic in our Church…
Dominic is such a fighter. He and your family are in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with Dominic and the whole family. Your amazing courage with how you look toward each day is an inspiration for all. 🙏🏻
Dominic is my hero!! Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family. Thank you for taking the time to write. Blessings.
Thank you for this update! You are right, Dominic is a hero. Continuing to send prayers!
Thank you for the update, your little superhero is loved by us all.
Are those braces green so cool love the color.
Birthday number 4 and sharing cake with the bros the best
Love and prayers to your family and write when you can
Sending continued prayers and positive thoughts for your darling Dominic. Thank you for letting us know how he is doing.
Thank you for letting us know. Your family has been in our thoughts.
God bless your beautiful family. I think of Dominic every day and ask the angels to carry him and your family through this ordeal.
Sending love,
Nancy
I will pray for your sweet Dominic that he will come out of this hiccup, he will come out of this experience stronger like a true warrior.
Take care and count your blessings that you have a beautiful family that takes care of each other.
Michelle, thank you for the update on Dominic. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers. I will continue to pray for complete healing for Dominic. Your family is in my prayers, too. As a mom I can imagine the worry and stress you are experiencing. You are a close family and I know that support is so important. Blessings to you all.
What a sweet boy! So glad the family is together. Best wishes to all of you
Thank you for the update, Michelle. Continued prayers for Dominic, you, your entire family and the medical team.
Dominic is my hero! Prayers for strength and hope for the future for your family.
We lift your beautiful family up in prayers for strength and full recovery for Dominic 💜 prayer is powerful and you have so many praying over your family for comfort & strength. Take care of yourself as well! We look forward to your updates!
Continued prayer for Dominic and your family. You are all precious to everyone who has followed you throughout the years. May you feel God’s presence each and every day❤️
thank you for taking the time to update us. So many will continue prayers for that sweet little boy and your family and of course, send love across the miles. Take care
Dear Michelle,
Thank you for taking the time to give us an update regarding Dominic’s treatment. Despite the severity of the horrendous treatment and its effects, he does look like a trooper. God bless him.
Thank you too for the beautiful family photos.
I’ll continue to remember Dominic and the rest of your family in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Janice Troilo
I think of you guys often and will continue praying for your sweet Dominic and your entire family.
Many continued prayers and hugs for Dominic and your family.✝️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Keep us posted when you can. My heart goes out to you all.
Dear Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about Dominic’s diagnosis. I’m glad that he has such a loving, supportive family. I pray he will stabilize soon and be able to resume his family life.
I always look forward to your “Friday Things” post. Prayers for you and your entire family.
Thank you for sharing something so beautiful in such a hard time for your family. Sending positive thoughts to you and your family. I’m a new mother who has followed you since before Joseph was born, it’s been a joy to watch your family grow. How did you realize something was amiss with your sweet Dominic? Thank you for sharing your stories with us. I look forward to your Friday updates each week. You go momma!
Thanks for the update Michelle. Your family has been on my mind, I pray for Dominic daily here in Canada ❤️
Thanks for the update!! Continuing prayers and sending lots of love to your family❤️
Praying for Dominic and all of you as you go through this journey as a family.
I continue to pray for you and your sweet family, Michelle. You all the the best attitude — an attitude of gratitude if you will. Blessings for you all…
So happy to read an update! I’ve been thinking of you and your family and I continue to pray for his full recovery and for all of you to stay strong during this trying time. Children are resilient and strong. God bless you and your family! Happy birthday wishes to Isabelle! Stay strong Mommy!!
Thank you for the update. I pray that the Sacred Heart of Jesus will hear our prayers and send you and your family the grace and strength you need.
God bless!
Sending prayers and healing thoughts to Dominic and your whole family. Stay strong.
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hoping everything works out well for you and your family. Cancer is bad enough in adults. It shouldn’t even exist in children. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
What a beautiful boy!!! Sending good thoughts and hope that he responds well to all his treatments.
❤️💕❤️💕❤️
Sending prayers and love to you all!
Prayers and hugs to you and your family. Thank you for taking the time to do an update on your family. I think of you often ❤️. So hard to believe Isabelle is 4!
My continued thoughts and prayers to all of you. ♥️🙏🏻 🫂
May God bless him and the family. Our prayers continue every day for him.
Our nephew was diagnosed with AML at 17 months: after 2 bone marrow transplants, so many terrible lows followed by some amazing highs he is considered in remission and will turn 5 in Sept.
I prayed to Saint Padre Pio for his miracle then and will do so for Domenic now. GOD HEAR OUR PRAYER
Dear family, I am so happy that you sent a update . I have been waiting to hear the news
about your beautiful little boy. I have been praying for him and lighting candles,
God bless you all
kathleen
Prayers for you and your sweet family!!
Thank you for sharing Michelle. Little Dominic has the power of prayer behind him.(Perhaps Gods hidden purpose of your blog.) May your strength and courage remain strong and know that you have support from many. You’ve got this!
Glad to see an update; I’ve been praying for Dominic and your family. Looks like you have a tough little trooper!
I’m a cancer survivor (BC) and though totally different, I understand so much of it as well…. The chemo, the hair, the low wbc’s, etc…
I’ll keep the prayers coming! You have a beautiful and strong family; hang in there and keep pressing on!
STILL PRAYING FOR THE LITTLE GUY MICHELLE AND KNOW ALL OF OUR PRAYERS
WILL BRING A GOOD OUTCOME FOR HIM AND YOUR FAMILY.
Prayers for complete healing and restoration in Dominic’s body. Prayers of comfort for your family.
Thank you for the update. Continued prayers for you and your family! ❤️
Keeping Dominic and your family in my prayers! 💜
Dominic and your entire family have been in my daily prayers. May God give all of you His peace, comfort and strength. Remember, you aren’t alone in this…God is right beside you every step of the way.
Michelle, Thank you so much for taking the time to update all of us on Dominic and your family. Not a single day has gone by that you have all not been on my mind and in my prayers each night. The power of positive thinking and prayer is limitless and you have a huge community right here on your blog that is sending it by the truckload and will continue to for as long as necessary. Stay strong, keep those babies close and hold them tight and remember that their is no love as fierce as that of a mother and Dominic has one of the fiercest! You are blessed to have each other.
LOVE & HUGS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Isabelle!
Good job Joseph , take good care of your of braces!
You are such a GREAT family!
Prayers sent, if anyone can beat this Mr D it’s YOU! 👍🏻
Sending prayers and hugs to Dominic and your family.
Always keeping Dominic in my thoughts. ❤️
Thank you for the good news! I hope that Dominic’s journey will have fes hurdles and a clean bill of health at the end. Prayers for his healing and for strength for you all as God holds you close.
More prayers for you and your family! Sending love.
Thanks for the update-my heart really goes out to you and your family. Stay strong. Happy birthday to your daughter. Hugs and prayers coming your way!
How brave he is. Continuing prayers for him and your family.
Thank you for the update, I’ve been thinking of you all. May God give you peace & energy to cope with all you have to do in caring for Dominic, Joseph & Isabelle. Remember Take care of yourself too xxx
Isaiah 40.29-31
Continued prayers for you and your family. ❤️ Don’t forget to take care of yourself too! Thank you for the update.
Sending you love and prayers for Dominic and the whole family.
Keeping Dominic and the family in my prayers.
Saying a rosary for Dominic and you!
I am sending prayers and blessings to you and your family as you walk through this journey. Stay strong and courageous in our Lord and Savior for he is beside you wherever you go. God Bless 🙏👼🏻🕊
Thank you for the update Michelle. Continued daily prayers for you all!
SO HAPPY to log on and see an update. Your entire family is always on my mind and in my prayers.
Stay strong, keep the faith and all will be well.
Keep on fighting sweet boy, you’ve got this!
xoxoxo
My love and prayers for Dominic and the entire family. I’m sorry all of you are going through this difficult time. Dominic and your family are on my permanent daily prayer list. I keep Dominic in my thoughts and prayers always. God is the Creator, healer and protector of His children. He loves and protects them always. God does impossible things and I believe in miracles and have witnessed many in my long life. God is always beside Dominic…holding him tightly and tenderly in His loving arms.🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
I have been following your blog for years and I am praying for Dominic and your entire family during this difficult journey.
Continuing to pray for all of you! I have a friend here in SW Ohio whose 3 y.o. daughter is walking a similar path. You are not alone!
Sending continuous thoughts and prayers to you and your beautiful family <3
I’ve thought about Dominic, you, and your family many times over the past few weeks. You don’t owe us an update, but I sure loved reading it. :) Continued healing thoughts and well wishes for you all!
You’ve all been on my mind so much these past few weeks. I knew something was up, but we aren’t close, so I didn’t want to intrude.
Sending lots of love, positive vibes, and hugs from Wisconsin!
Lovely to hear from you! I’ve been thinking of your family and sending my best positive thoughts to Dominic.
Congratulations to Joseph on his braces! I got braces at the age of 42. It was not a fun process but worth it in the end. If you haven’t got one already, a Waterpik is a godsend with braces.
Thank you for taking the time to write an update. I’ve been sending good thoughts, strength, and comfort to Dominic and to all of you. Take care of yourselves.
Continuing prayers and sending much love to your family!