Dominic Update 2.0
Hi friends, I hope you all have been well and that you are kicking off summer in the best way possible!
So many of you have reached out to ask how Dominic is doing and while I share a quick picture on Instagram stories occasionally, I wanted to pop in quickly to give you an update.
Since I last wrote, Dominic has completed cycles two and three of chemotherapy. Both made him sick one day of the treatment but with a tweak of the nausea meds, he was feeling better.
His new favorite in-hospital activity? Music therapy! He gets such a big kick out of playing the instruments 😁
He is also VERY into daily bingo 😍
On the last day of his second cycle, he had the opportunity to tour the helicopter pad on the hospital roof, which he LOVED. The view was amazing and we learned lots of fun facts (mom loves a good field trip, ha)!
While home, he continues to play and pretty much enjoys life as usual, including lots of outside time now that it’s nice out!
Road Trip
Between rounds two and three of chemotherapy, we traveled to New York for Dominic to be seen at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where they have a team of pediatric oncologists who specialize in neuroblastoma.
He is being treated under their guidance, so far receiving all of his chemotherapy here in Pittsburgh, but we will travel there for his tumor removal surgery.
We both had our first Uber ride, had Shake Shack for the first time (SO GOOD), and Dominic had his first stay in a hotel. A successful trip, but there is truly no place like home!
Our New Normal
We are getting very used to the signs of low hemoglobin (two days in a row of taking more drink breaks than usual while playing outside? We guessed he was going to need blood when he went to his clinic appointment the next day and, sure enough, he did) and low platelets (more bruising). He has had multiple transfusions of both since beginning this journey, so a great big thank you to anyone who has ever donated blood, as we are now so much more acutely aware of the importance of this selfless act.
Hemoglobin, platelets, white cell counts, neutrophils, and ANC numbers are now just common dialogue here.
We’ve all sort of settled into our new routine of treatments, trips to the hospital, managing medications, line flushing, etc.
The biggest hurdle since this last cycle of chemotherapy is that we have had to give Dominic daily shots (vs the one-time shots after the first and second rounds) and it is the absolute worst. He has always hated shots and he just dreads them, I get anxious, and it’s just a whole SCENE. The daily shots were utilized because of his upcoming stem cell harvest, to ensure his counts were robust (see below).
Next Steps
This coming week, Dominic will have a stem cell harvest, where they will insert a temporary line to extract stem cells (which will then be stored) should he need them in any capacity during treatment down the road. It is our hope that he would not, but they will be there if he does.
The next huge step is in two weeks when he will have his tumor removal surgery. Following the surgery, he will have another round of chemotherapy and then a few weeks after that, a battery of tests and scans to see where we stand with the disease.
Please continue to pray that the cancer is responding to treatment, that the surgeons are able to remove the tumor safely and effectively, and that he has a relatively easy recovery.
Fun at Home…
A few more pictures of the kids from recent weeks ❤️
Wishing you all a fun and safe start to your summer! ☀️❤️
May God bless your sweet Dominic. When you have a loved one that is not well, most especially your child, you go into “high gear.” Although I could never understand going through this with your child, I went through glioblastoma with my beloved husband 25 years ago, with two young children. Always choose hope, for that is very much available, and I believe your Dominic can, and will battle this, coming out triumphant. BELIEVE.
God bless your family, and thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures. You are all in my prayers.
Thinking of you and your family!
Today Lord brought you to my mind, praying for full recovery and strength for all of you as you walk this journey
Thinking about Dominic and you whole family and sending positive thoughts and many prayers for a full recovery. Stay strong and have faith.
Thinking of your family and hoping all is well.
Hopefully prayers were answered and Dominic’s surgery was successful. Keeping Dominic, you and your family covered in prayers.
Hi Michelle, I hadn’t checked my email lately.
I have now had news of your family situation and especially of your precious daughter Dominic. I hope and wish that she recovers her health very soon, God willing and with our sincere prayers.
My family and I send you an affectionate and loving greeting.
Abrazos desde Punta Arenas, Chile.
Thank you for this update on Dominic. Your photos show big smiles from him and his siblings, which are encouraging and heartwarming. I’ll continue to pray for his successful recovery.
I’m amazed that you also have the time to give your followers the latest news. Every time you have a posting I’m checking for info about Dominic. As a grandmother I ache for your family’s journey through this difficult situation.
PLEASE READ THIS!
We haven’t had an update on Dominic in a month. Have you sent him a card lately? If not, send him one this week. Let’s help keep his spirits up!
Dominic Lettrich. PO Box 597, Wexford, PA 15090
Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July!
Michelle
D has surely had his surgery by now. I pray all went well and progress is happening. Like so many others, I am a long-time follower and am anxiously awaiting good news.
We continue to pray for your family.
Michelle
I have followed you since your husband was your “Chief Culinary Consultant”. Some of my favorite recipes are Garlic Herb & Parmesan Roasted Potatoes, No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, and Slow Cooker Peanut Clusters. I feel like I know you and your family. I was heart broken to hear about Dominic. Your post made me cry my heart out. Because of your Friday Things, I know that Dominic loves puzzles and coloring. He is a wonderful big brother to Isabelle. Our son was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 3 years old, had 2 brain surgeries, a shunt, and years later chemo once a month for a year. He will be 40 this month and is healthy. At the time I said to myself, “This is the worst thing that will ever happen to you. If you can get through this, you can get through anything.” So when I go through rough times, I think back at this devastating time in my life and remember that since I made it through that experience I am strong enough to make it through anything.
I have followed your blog for awhile but just noticed the Friday Things today and it touched my heart to see the last three posts. I cannot imagine how hard this must be for your family to have this happen. I know something about the stem cell harvests and chemotherapy because my husband went through those treatments for five years with multiple myeloma. It was difficult for me, but to have this happen to your child! I will have you and your family on my daily and nightly prayer list that God watch over all of you but especially stay close to Dominic! I will be watching for updates and pray for good news! Grace and peace to you all!
Does anyone know how Dominic’s surgery went? I’m not on social media so have no idea if anything was posted. Continuing to keep him and his precious family in my prayers .
Love and prayers for sweet Dominic and your whole family! I know that he will recover and enjoy a full life! Stay strong girl!!!!
—Lisa
Am so saddened to hear your news about your son – try to think positively ( very difficult) . Our son diagnosed with leukemia at 15yo is now 54yo – it is a tough road – know you and family in prayers💞
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with Dominic and your family. I know that life, as it should, is evolving around your child right now but it would be great to get a report on the surgery when you feel up to it. Love and prayers!
I am praying for your family and that you have the strength and energy to keep everything together. My prayer is for successful surgery, little pain, and a quick recovery. Your pictures of your family together and Dominic’s smile is encouraging. Thank you for the updates.
Hi-I came to your blog looking for a recipe as I often do. I am praying for you, your family and especially Dominic. Stay strong.
Hi Michelle,
I just addressed another card to Dominic and realized, coming here to double check the address, that his surgery has happened. I hope he made it through and is on the road to recovery from that procedure. I pray for him every day and for your whole family as well. I know he is in the best hands…medically and emotionally…as you all support and care for him.
I hope Joseph and Isabelle are doing well. Please let Isabelle know I love the wig she provided to Duke…too adorable.
Thoughts and prayers going to your family!
I hope Dominic is doing well and the rest of the family is adapting as well as can be expected to the circumstances!
OKAY EVERYBODY – READ THIS!!! I asked Michelle if she had a P.O. box where we could send cards for Dominic. For something different, last week I found an ice cream shop in Wexford that offered online gift cards, Millie’s Homemade, and sent Dominic a gift card. If you want to, you might explore other local businesses or even send another ice cream card. Or just send a snail mail card to help keep Dominic’s spirits up.
Please send cards to: Dominic Lettrich. PO Box 597, Wexford, PA 15090
Gift cards to: michelle@browneyedbaker.com
Thanks so much for your help.
Six years ago I needed a good recipe for red velvet cupcakes for my 16 year old daughter and that’s how I found browneyedbaker. The cupcakes were amazing and have been a favorite at our gatherings since then. Often when I need a recipe I check here first. Which is why I was here today and found your posts about Dominic. I am now praying and will continue to pray for your family, I pray that the cancer responds and goes away from your little boys body never to return, I pray for continued strength as you go to NY for surgery and I pray for everything that will put your home back to the healthy and fun place I imagine it is. <3
Praying for Dominic to have a safe and successful surgery and speedy healing.
God Bless you all. We are praying for healing and health to be restored to Dominic. It will be a long journey, remember that God is with you every step of the way. Love to you all.
Cindy
God Bless Dominic and your family – May the treatment be effective and put Dominic on the road to health and happy times.
Ms. Sue
It’s great to know that Dominic is enjoying his life with music, bike ride, and much more under his guidance. You are playing a great role in his life. Wish he will recover soon and come back to his children’s normal life.
Sending extra prayers for this brave little boy! God is with each of you, stay strong.
I think of Dominic and your family everyday. I sympathize with your having to give him shots every day. I can imagine how difficult it’s for you both. I am so glad he is playing outside and having fun with Joseph and Isabelle.
Sloan Kettering is an amazing place and is really the best. A dear friend had stage 3+ uterine cancer and her future looked bleak. Five plus years out she is cancer free due to the excellent care she received there.
Sending prayers and love to you all. Thank you so much for your update. So many people feel like you are pet of their family.
My heart goes out to your family and especially to little Dominic. What a brave soldier! It’s impossible to imagine what you are going through but hopefully the support of family and loved ones and friends near and far will give you strength through these days. We pray that the stem cell harvest and the subsequent surgery will go well and that the results will be encouraging. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. It’s certainly one you never signed up for. May God watch over you all
Long time follower here…love and prayers to you and your family ❤️🙏🏼
I have been following this blog for a few years now…extremely saddened to hear this news. I am keeping your little boy and your family in my prayers every night, Allah will take care of him inshallah…stay strong, sending love
So glad to hear he is under care at MSKCC – We spent many months there under the care of Dr Kushner and team. They are the best.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong. Prayers for you all.
Sending so much love to you and your family! Stay strong!!
OKAY EVERYBODY – READ THIS!!! I asked Michelle if she had a P.O. box where we could send cards for Dominic. For something different, last week I found an ice cream shop in Wexford that offered online gift cards, Millie’s Homemade, and sent Dominic a gift card. If you want to, you might explore other local businesses or even send another ice cream card. Or just send a snail mail card to help keep Dominic’s spirits up.
Please send cards to: Dominic Lettrich. PO Box 597, Wexford, PA 15090
Gift cards to: michelle@browneyedbaker.com
Thanks so much for your help.
Thanks Michelle for the update on Dominic. Many times during the week I think of your little guy and wonder how’s he doing. I’m glad things are looking up. I am sending prayers and positive vibes from up in Canada. Holly
Thank you so much for taking time you don’t have to update us.
God bless all of you for being so strong. I am blown away by your strength. You are a beacon for all of us! Can not even imagine what you are going through but you are a wonderful family and God and the angels and prayer are with you 24/7.
Hugs and love to you and your family. Tons of daily prayers too!
Thank you for the update.I think of your family every day.Dominic is in my prayers several times daily,as are you.
My prayers to you and your family, especially your brave son. I can’t imagine what you are going through. I check in on here all the time to look for updates so thanks for sharing with us. You are one strong momma!! God bless all of you and I pray for Dominic’s quick recovery after his surgery. I’m in NY if you ever need company or someone to talk to while you are in the city.
Thank you for updating everyone. That really is so much that Dominic & your family is going through. Praying that everything will work out for Dominic & quickly.
God loves you and your family so much! You and your Husband are amazingly STRONG, we can feel the love you both have in the sharing yourselves while on this journey. Little Mr D, YOU GOT THIS!
Prayers sent and all the Angels are fighting along with you too!
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Wishing you and your family all the best, and a summer of healing and happiness.
Continuing to pray for Dominic and your entire family. Thanks so much for the update!
Continuing prayers for all of you and especially Dominic (and his medical team as well)!!! Sending thoughts of love and comfort and peace.
What a brave boy, and what a loving family he has. Continued thoughts, prayers and love for this courageous little guy….may God bless all of you and keep you in His care.
Thank you so much for the update. I pray for your little boy and your family. Q
Praying for a supernatural miracle of healing. Thanks for sharing all the photos.
Susan
I’ve fallen in love with this little boy. Dominick is such a brave little soldier. I enjoyed all the pictures with such love between the kids for the joy of each other. I pray for him & your family twice daily. I believe in miracles as I’am a breast cancer survivor losing my breast at age 25. I’am now 73 & I know God gives us all miracles. I will keep believing for Dominick & rest assured, God hears me, all who are praying. I love having updates & seeing pictures. Thank You!
God Bless.
Betsy Thompson
Watertown, Ny.
Praying for Dominic, you and your family. Also for the doctors.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Carrying you here in my heart. Way to go Dominic! Michelle, god bless you all.
Michelle,
Your blog is as beautiful as ever despite the obstacles that have been set before you. You and your family are truly inspiring. The happiness in your children is so obvious. I will continue to pray for Dominic’s rapid healing and for everyone’s strength and courage.
Thank you for the update. Lots of positive thoughts and prayers being sent out for Dominic and the whole family.
Take care,
Ricci
Bless you and your beautiful family.
You are all in my prayers 🙏🏼
Stay strong for your son. You and your family are a gift to Dominic.
He fights this battle because you need him in your lives.
Thank you for sharing this with us all.
Thank you for taking the time to update us and for the pictures of the kids! Love seeing them! Continuing to keep Dominic and your family in my prayers.
Thank you so much for the update. I am continuing to pray for your family.
So glad to read this update. Praying for exactly what you mentioned. May God give you peace and comfort during the days ahead ❤️
Prayers continue for Dominic and your whole family. It is so wonderful to see a family BE a family, and I see that in yours. May God bless you all, richly, and give His healing power to Dominic.
Many, many prayers and positive thoughts to Dominic and your entire family!!
Prayers for Dominic to be cured of this terrible disease! Prayers to you and your family to get the strength and comfort to go through this with Dominic. In Jesus name. Amen
Thanks for the update! You’ve inspired/ reminded me of the importance of donating blood. I’m O negative and they call me regularly to help out but am always too busy. My thoughts are with you and your family ❤️
Oh such beautiful children. We are praying hard for all.
Michelle…Continue to keep the faith and remember God is always working in our lives and we’ll help you through this difficult time.
Sending prayers and good thoughts to you and your family….especially your sweet Dominic ❤️
Thank you so much for the update and the pictures. DomInic looks good in the pictures. I am sending prayers that is surgery goes well.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I love the photos of Dominic! Tell him he looks so handsome! What a happy, strong, brave little man he is!
I’m still praying for him and your family and the doctors daily! Special prayers will be with you on the day of his surgery! And Michelle, special prayers for you and your husband , during this difficult time! I just can’t imagine! Your family is so special to God and I pray that he will wrap his loving arms of love around you and bring peace, hope and joy!!! ❤️🙏🏻
Dominic is always included in my prayers, I am certain that he will cross every hurdle and come out stronger than ever. I personally know as a Caregiver that it’s important that you take care of yourself also, so I am praying for you too!
Praying for healing for precious Dominic and for your entire family as you travel this road. May God bless you with strength, comfort, and help from family and friends.
I’m praying for Dominic and your family. Stay strong & have faith !
Michele
Thank you for the update. I think about your family every day. I pray for your continued strength as you and your family continue down this path. Remember that uncertainty is possibility and hope. Sending love and thoughts your way.
I so appreciate that with all that you have on your plate, you took the time to update us! I think of your family so often so it was wonderful to read about Dominic and see pics of him and his siblings. I will continue to pray for Dominic’s healing and for your strength and God’s peace.
I am amazed by EVERYONES strength. I hope someday soon you can put this all in your rearview mirror and keep on keeping on. In the mean time, I am thinking of you all and sending good vibes!!!
From the moment you sent us word of Dominic, he and your family have been in our prayers, and when we bake one of your recipes, we ask for special blessings on Dominic. From experience, we know how challenging this journey is for each family member. We’re sending you positive energy, prayers for successful treatments and surgery, and our love.
Michelle, your children are beautiful (so is your dog) and they’re growing fast. Continued prayers for Dominic, family and doctors.
Sending prayers 🙏🙏
What a little Trooper he must be! Sending you all prayers and strength each and every day. Thanks for the update.
Michelle, I have been thinking and praying for Dominic and your family. It is encouraging to hear about the progress that has been made for him. Love the pictures of your family. Good luck on the next step! God Bless Dominic! Keep us posted.
Keeping you and the WHOLE family in our prayers! When you go to NYC, you should visit the elevated track park – it’s called the High Line Park – 23rd & 10th Ave. Beautiful gardens built on what was the elevated railroad tracks going through the city.
Thank you for the update. Continued thoughts and prayers.
God bless Dominic and your family. Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers <3
Michelle, praying every day for Dominic and his healing, and for your family to have the strength to shoulder this challenge! God is good, always, and He is in control. Praying for many blessings to be showered upon your sweet family!
Michelle, thanks for the updates about Dominic and your family. We are all lucky that we are living in a time where so many illnesses can now be controlled and hopefully cured (we are all praying for that.) It is quite challenging for you and the family and seeing the adorable pictures of all of them engaging in normal activities is encouraging. Please update us when you can, but try to take time for yourself when you can.
Dear Michelle.
Thank you for taking the time to update your huge following of dedicated fans about Dominic’s progress. So many positive thoughts and prayers.
I was happy to see the post regarding the PO box address so we could send your sweet Dominic some paper cheer.
Are you aware of Ronald McDonald House Charities? They offer housing and support for families as their child undergoes cancer treatments. Here is the link for the NYC chapter:
https://www.rmh-newyork.org/pages/your-stay
I volunteer at my local “House” as a House Baker! Every week I go to the House and bake cookies, cakes, pies, etc. for the families in order to “sweeten their day”! By the way – many, MANY of the recipes I use are from your site!
I know you have a wonderful family support system there in Pittsburgh, as a former cancer patient I urge you to be sure to not try and do everything. When friends/family ask “What can I do to help”, be sure to have a list of suggestions!
Thank you for Dominic’s latest update. I continue to keep Dominic and your family in my prayers during this challenging time. I look forward to hearing answers to our prayers for a successful surgery and recovery.
What a strong little man you have there! He’s a fighter. :). Continuing prayers for your family. ❤️
Many prayers for Dominic and your entire family. 🙏❤️
God bless Dominic and all of his loved ones
Thanks Michelle for sharing. I’ve been thinking of you and wondering how Dominic was doing. Praying for you during this time and hoping he can recover. Take care. . .
Sending prayers and good wishes your way.
Bless you all.
Thanks for the update! I have been thinking of Dominic and wondering how he is doing. How are Joseph and Isabelle reacting to this new way of life for their brother?
Michelle, Sending our love and prayers to your beautiful family. Prayers of hope & healing for your precious Dominic as he starts his next journey. He is strong, brave, a cutie and loved❣️ May each day be a blessed day❣️🙏
Thank you for the update- not on instagram or twitter- so thrilled to hear how things are going. Dominic continues to be in my daily prayers- so sorry your sweet family is on this journey but think your wonderful, positive attitude helps so much! Hoping that the next set of procedures go smoothly-
Hi Michelle,
I wish Dominic all of the best and a full recovery, so that this will someday be a distant memory!! He looks like such a happy boy!!
As far as shots, have you ever tried EMLA cream – you put it on the skin and leave it covered for about 30 min prior to the shot and it makes the skin completely numb. I think it’s prescription but v even your family did can prescribe it.
Sending lots of hugs!
Michelle, thanks for the update! Prayers continue for your whole family.
Hi Michelle, So sorry you and the family have to go through the treatments. He looks like he is able to be active. Which is good. I will be thinking of you ad family with hopes that Dominic will go into remission. Take care.
Thanks for the update Michelle. Continuing to pray for Dominic and your family. Such a hard road to go down but God is good and He knows everything you need. Keep your eyes Heavenwards sweet girl!!❤️
Sending heartfelt prayers to you, Dominic and your entire family.
Hi Michelle
Thank you for sharing pictures of you and your lovely kids.
I’m praying for Dominic to have a complete and painless recovery. Hope the surgery goes well and he recovers very soon. He’s such a lovely boy with a beautiful smile and I loved the picture of the two of you..
Take care, stay strong and I hope to hear from you soon that all is well.
God bless you all.
Rose
Think you all often and pray for your strength in spirit as you all navigate this journey together as a family. Love seeing your updates! What a beautiful family! Know that you all will continue to be in my prayers and the prayers of so many others.
Thank you so much for sharing g updates, and your very personal walk, with us. We continue to pray for Dominic and your family as well as wisdom, guidance, and compassion for your doctors and nurses. This may be too personal, but is there anything Dominic would like that I could send to cheer him up? Is there anything your other two might enjoy so they don’t feel left out? My heart and prayers are with you all!💗
Thank you so much for the update.
We will continue to keep your sweet Dominic and whole family in our prayers.
Thinking of you all and extra prayers for a safe and smooth surgery and trip.
This comment…my sentiments exactly.
Thank you so much for the update. Dominic, your family and the medical team are in our prayers daily- for healing, for wisdom, for peace, for patience and for some fun memories during this difficult time.
Thank you for sharing an update. Continued prayers for your sweet boy! 💛🙏💛🙏
Pray God will bless your family and restore Dominic’s health and get you through such difficult times. God gives us hope in His healing power. Love to all of you. Linda
Still praying for that sweet little guy! Seeing him playing with his brother and sister melts my heart ❤️
My family and I will continue to pray for Dominic and your family. Thank you for the update and the pictures of your children this summer.
Oh, Michelle
How I love you and you’re beautiful children
You just fascinate me with all of the things you can do and get done in no
Time at all
Most of all, I have prayed and prayed for the entire family
My prayers for a wonderful, beautiful
Family .
Prayers from Ky sent to each and every one !
Love you
Bettye
Keeping Dominic and your family in my prayers.
I’m so glad that Dominic is doing so well. I have been praying for your whole family. Please keep us informed. I will continue to pray for all of you.
May his guardian angel watch over this precious child.
Joe and family
Just a short note to let you know you all have been in our prayers.
Pauline and I have both received Gods blessing because of other people praying for us. It works. He is the best physician your going go find.
Sounds like you have things well in hand.
Keep us appraised and if there is anythig we can help with let us know.
Jim & Pauline Underwood
Praying for Dominique that his treatment will go well. Also, praying for you and the rest of your family. Praying that God will Guide the doctors as they treat your Precious Boy. Sending Love and Hugs.
Hi Michelle, I can really relate to the issue with the daily injections. I would be nervous about that too and I wonder if a visiting nurse or maybe your pediatrician could help out with these?
I was also wondering if MSK has housing for parents while their child is in hospital. It could be expensive to stay in NYC. I would love to contribute if you have a “go fund me” and I think I can safely say that all of your followers would as well. I am thankful for the updates Michelle. You are a brave and wonderful Mom!
Thank you for sharing this update on your family’s journey on Dominic’s treatment and
progress. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Continued prayers, my friend! It looks like the hospital has some great activities for them. That’s so good. Thanks for the update…so much love from Texas!
Praying for Dominic as well as you and your family🙏🏻
Over 20 years ago our friends toddler was diagnosed with a Neuroblastoma wrapped around his brain stem. He is now a healthy young man. Stay positive and hold on to each other❤️
Thank you for the update. Prayers continue.
Glad to hear that all is going as well as it is. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers. Much love and healing your way.
HI Michelle, Dominic looks Fantastic! You certainly have been through so much and your family as well. Everything looks so good… and I am glad he’s going to be free of all what was wrong. your Kids all have the same cute smile so there’s no mistake of who’s Brothers and sister!! <3… I will continue all prayers all ways. Thank You For all your wonderful recipe's… all are so yummy!! May you all way's Be Blessed with Love, Happiness, and Just know you have a lot of people who Care.
Thank you for updating us. Keeping you and your lovely family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending up a prayer for your strength and stamina, for the wisdom and expertise of his medical team, and his complete healing.
Prayers for you all and thank you for sharing. Such a beautiful family you have.
Remember God is good always we are praying for y’all
Such a beautiful family. Praying for all of you because, as a nurse, i know it affects all of you! Praying for everyone who works with all if you shows love and compassion when his surgery occurs and a successful outcome! Hugs to you all!
Keeping Dominic and your family in my prayers. God bless you.
Thanks for posting these pics of your beautiful children. Sounds like you’re getting the very best pediatric doctors to care for Dominic.
Will be praying for all of you and Dominic’s tumor removal.
God bless each of you. 🌷
Praying for Dominic and your family as you navigate this. I pray for complete healing for him. He’s such a handsome little guy.
Thoughts and prayers for Dominic and hugs of strength for you and your family while you are on this journey. 🙏🏻🤗
God bless you, Dominic & your whole family. What a journey and you are all so brave. Please know Dominic is in my daily prayers…and special prayers for his surgical team
& a successful surgery & speedy healing!
Such a rock star is Dominic! You guys are all over his treatment (as parents of pediatric oncology patients often are). Former (retired) peds RN here and I can’t remember what the daily shots would be but I sure you’re doing the best you can in preparing and reassuring him and administering. It is wonderful you are getting the expert treatment you are and he is obviously resilient and powering through as best he can. I’m crossing everything that his surgery goes well and he continues to progress well. Hugs to all of you 🤗.
Thank you so much for the Dominic update. He is such a handsome young man! Please know that Dominic and all your family continue to be in my prayers. This is quite a journey for such a young man but he looks absolutely amazing. Please take care of yourself as you and your family go along this road. You are all very special!
Thank you so much for the Dominic update. He is such a handsome young man! Please know that Dominic and all your family continue to be in my prayers. This is quite a journey for such a young man but he looks absolutely amazing. Please take care of yourself as you and your family go along this road. You are all very special!
Prayers and big hugs for you Michelle, brave little Dominic, and the rest of your family.
May God continue to watch over you all during this unexpected journey and give you daily strength and comfort. I am praying for a full and speedy recovery for that precious boy.
God bless your family, the wonderful medical teams, and all those children affected with cancer.
Thank you for the update. So sad that your whole family has to go through this. Such adorable children!
Thank you for the updated. It is great seeing your children grow. Dominic is a true fighter, and he will win this….because of the love of his family. Just remember to take care of yourself, kids are stronger than you think. Dominic you are a fighter and you will win this.
Sending prayers and tons of love to Dominic, you and your family. What a trooper he is <3
Lifting prayers for Dominic and your whole family for strength for each day, wisdom for your medical team, peaceful sleep, and assurance that all will be well in time.
💙 prayers for a miraculous recovery for Dominic! What a great smile he has!
You and your family continue to be in my prayers. You have so many of us out here that pray Dominic’s medical team and the love of your family will see that the outcome be very successful
Michelle, I have been wondering how he is doing so was very happy to see this update. MSK is the best place for neuroblastoma. My prayers continue for Dominic.
Prayers for your family❤️
Michelle,
I think and pray for Dominic daily. I pray that no child should have to endure cancer. God knew he placed Dominic in your loving family so he would receive the best care and oh so much love. Life sure does throw us curve balls. My favorite quote is from John Lennon in the song “Beautiful Boy”. “Life happens when you are busy making other plans.” We pray Dominic comes through the next couple of hurdles with flying colors and God gives you strength, comfort and smiles to help you as well.
Debbie Trinker💜
Have been looking for this update! Thank you for keeping your followers in the loop and giving us updates and direction on how we can pray for Dominic and your family! Will be praying for him every time I go onto a Food account or look up a recipe🙏🏻❤️
Continuing prayers and praying for him each day. 🙏🙏
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
Thanks so much for your help. We can do this for this precious little boy!!!
I’m so glad that he has been handling the treatments well, and that there have been some exciting firsts to enjoy too! I continue to think of your family, and I’ll be sending healing thoughts your way as his journey continues. ❤️
Praying daily for all good things for you and your family and a happy end to your nightmare!
Continuing to pray for Dominic and all of you!
I’m so happy to hear that Dominic is handling his chemo and medical issues so well! I know there are good days and bad days, but it sounds very positive! Keeping you all in my prayers for a full recovery! You’re a great mom!
Praying for Dominic and your family. It is so good to hear he is handling his treatment so well. God bless .
I pray for you and your family and especially Dominic each night….I feel like I know him (having read about him for so long) and want the best for all of you. I’m sure than many, many people are sending love and prayers your way.
Beautiful family! Sending my love and support to all! Keep the faith, baby!! Love to all!
Thank you so very much for taking time out of your crazy schedule to let us all know how Dominic is doing. Continued prayers, love and strength for the sweetest little man and for your whole family. God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You and your precious little boy are certainly in my prayers. God hears and knows!
My heart goes out to you and your family! Having a child with a serious problem is indescribably difficult. Your “blogs” are always fun to read, and I love your recipes and cooking tips. It sounds like your receiving excellent care….Hang in there! Our prayers are with you and your family!
Thanks for the update. So glad to hear Dominic is responding well to treatment. You and your family remain in my prayers. Hope all goes well with the upcoming surgery.
Will absolutely continue to pray for sweet Dominic.
Dominic is a true super hero. Sending hugs and prayers to your family.
Thank you so much for the update. Continued prayers for Dominic and your family.
Continued prayers and virtual hugs for your family.
Glad to see things are coming along for Dominic. Continued prayers for him. Hope your family has a great summer!
But He was wounded[a] for our transgressions,
He was [b]bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes[c] DOMINIC IS healed
Thank you for taking the time to update all of us. I have followed your blog since before you were married and have loved seeing not only your recipes but your beautiful family. I pray daily for little Dominic and for all of you. Your strong family and the love you are giving your little boy is the best medicine. I admire your courage in the face of this challenge. May God continue to give you all the grace you need. ❤️
Prayers for his upcoming treatments and surgery and a happy and healthy summer for your whole family. Donating blood is so important and I too never realized if until one day needed it myself. Now we donate blood regularly, it’s such a small thing that makes a huge difference for someone else.
So glad for the update. Followed u since before Joseph was born.
U are all in my thoughts every day.
I hope the best for Dominic he is such a trooper.
My love and support to the whole beautiful family
Thinking of you all so much <3
God Bless you and your family. May he give Dominic the strength to finish the treatment successfully with our prayers.
I bet so many of your followers are wishing we could do more to help Dom and your family. Stay strong, and we’ll keep praying.💙🙏
DEAR MICHELLE, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION. I LIVE IN FLORIDA BUT ONLY FOR 5 YEARS AND BEFORE THAT AN ENTHUSIASTIC PITTSBURGHER. LIKE EVERYONE IN PITTSBURGH I CARE SO MUCH ABOUT DOMINIC AND HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT MODERN MEDICINE CAN CURE HIM. I CAN’T EVEN IMAGINE WHAT THIS IS LIKE FOR ALL OF YOU. I AM YOUR BIGGEST FAN.
I continue to pray daily for Dominic and your family. God is real and He hears our prayers. The pictures are so awesome and appreciate you taking your precious time to update us. May God be with Dominic throughout this challenge.
Thank you for the update! Thoughts and prayers to Dominic and your entire family. Such a difficult time – you have such positive energy and strength and it seems Dominic does too! Stay strong!!
Dear Michelle, I am so happy that Dominic is doing well. The preparation for a procedure is difficult but it appears that You, Dominic, and your family are handling it like champions. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers. Know that you are supported on every level. No need to reply. I love your blog, you are amazing, know that you are all on my heart and in my prayers daily. beth
Prayers for your sweet boy and for all of you as you navigate this. Thanks for the update!🙏
Thank you so much for this update on Dominick and your family. I think about you all often and will continue to keep all in my prayers. When things look overwhelming, please remember that there are a lot of us praying and rooting for Dominick!
Praying for all of you♡
You share with us that there still is fun and beautiful moments in stressful times.
As both a sarcoma cancer survivor and breast cancer survivor, I understand how grueling, frightening, and devastating your journey is. I can’t imagine undergoing all the things as a child, because I could barely undergo them as a 54-year-old! Many prayers to you all!!!
It’s so wonderful to see your children’s happy faces. They are a great reminder that even during difficult times, it’s important to smile and enjoy the day. I was the caretaker for my husband during his brain tumor treatments. Our daily life also became about blood results, MRIs, treatments. It is exhausting! Try to take care of yourself, even if it’s just a 15 minute bath or a run to the store alone. We are praying for your family daily. Thanks for the update! No need to respond. I know you’re busy. Just know people have you in their hearts.
Thank you for your update on Dominic. I started following your blog before Dominic was was born. If you need anything the next time you come into NYC, please reach out. I live in the city and would like to give you a helping hand.
I’ve been thinking of you all and am so happy to hear he’s made it 2/3 of the way with chemo! We will be praying for a successful tumor removal and positive prognosis for the future <3
Michelle, thank you for the update. I will continue to say a prayer everyday for Dominic and your wonderful family. Wishing a successful surgery and a quick recovery for him!
Michelle, thank you so much for the update. I am praying for the Lord to heal your sweet Dominic as well as for peace, comfort and strength for you and the rest of your family as you go through this journey. I have put Dominic on our church’s pray list of 97 prayer warriors who will be lifting Dominic and you all up to the Lord. We will fervently be praying for wisdom for his team of doctors as they treat him and for the upcoming surgery.
Thank you for your updates. I’ve followed you for over a decade now and I wish I was there to bring you over a meal, help with the house, and watch the kids. I’m glad Dominic is charging through. I pray for his and your family’s strength and health.
Praying for Gods great healing for Dominic everyday! Also for you and your family ❤️🙏🏻
Continued prayers for all of your family!
Hi Michele,
Continual prayers for Dominic & your family. Love seeing the pics of the children you post their so cute.
Take care & Gods Bless you all.
Thank you for taking the time to give us this much anticipated update. It sounds, and looks, like Dominic is taking everything in stride. That is wonderful, and so characteristic of children. I continue to pray for all of you.
Thinking of all of you and sending healing thoughts and energy. As a retired oncology nurse, I know your stress is high but I’m confident that you are in wonderful hands. Thank you for keeping us updated. You, Dominic and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you so much for the update. Your entire family is in my prayers daily. Everyone looks happy and with such a supportive family, certainly Dominic will be safe and well, living to a ripe old age.
Praying for you and your precious family…. Asking God to keep his healing hands on Dominic and continuously uplifting him with strength, comfort and that he keeps all of you wrapped in his loving arm’s.. y’all stay strong, take care and be safe..❤️🙏✝️🙏❤️
Thank you so much for the update. Sending prayers and all the well wishes to Dominic and your family.
Prayers for all of you. I am awed everytime you post a picture of Dominic. He is so happy and thrilled with life. You have given so many of us wonderful recipes over the years, showed us glimpses of your life and now I hope you feel all the love each of us is sending your way for you and your family.
I have been and will continue praying for Dominic and strength for you. I have a tip for the shots you need to give to him. A doctor I had for my children about 50 years ago, used a technique so good my children would swear they never got a shot. He had the children count to ten. While they were counting, he would thump just below where he was giving the shot and immediately give the shot. It tricks the brain because the brain is still thinking about the counting and the thump. My children were never afraid of shots after that.
Prayers and blessings for each and everyone of you. And, yes donating blood is such an important opportunity to do as well.
Thank you for sharing Dominic’s update. I will continue praying for his quick recovery. May God bless you all.
I am thinking so much about your brave little boy. Prayer for his recovery and healing thoughts.
Rooting for and praying for your adorable and brave little Guy. I wish Him a 100% recovery and all good things! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’ve been on your blog since before you had any Children and I wish your beautiful Family the best!!
Fran 😘
Dear Michelle,
Thank you so much for the update on your sweet boy . You are all in my prayers.
Every Wed. I light a candle for Dominic . I think of you often and pray that God
will give you the strength to continue to be strong as you are, God Bless this BEAUTIFUL
family.
Prayers for Dominic and hoping surgery goes well. Thank you for the update, 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Beautiful pictures of the kids ❤️, and I’m sure we all will continue with prayers…
Sending prayers and positive “vibes” from Miami, FL for a successful surgery, and a complete and quick recovery. Stay strong, sister!
Bless his brave heart. Praying for your whole family. Peds doctors are amazing.
I am praying that your precious little Dominic does great through all of this. Prayers for you and all of your family. Grandparents as well. Everyone in your family experiences this with him. God is great and He answers prayer.
I had wondered how Dominic was doing. Thank you for the update. Many prayers for Dominic and the rest of the family. He looks like a trooper.
Dominic and your family continue to be in my prayers. Michelle, I appreciate you writing this update.
Praying for Dominic & all of you. Hope his surgery goes well & this nightmare will end soon for him & your family. Thank you for keeping us updated on him. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for popping in with this update. I think of you and your family and your journey often. Sending lots of healing thoughts and hugs as you continue on.
You and your family are amazing
What a little champ he is, his light will help so many through this battle, and I know he’ll come out on the other side to share his journey! much love!!!
Continuing prayers for this sweet boy and his family.
Be possessive Domonic as better days are ahead. You are a young chap and it will be a unpleasant ride at times. By the courage you have and the best doctors care I believe you will beat the cancer.
I had cancer but a different type and made it. I also had a smooth shinny head like you but now my hair is coming back. I’m praying for you and God Bless .
I am praying for Dominic and your whole family. This has been and will continue to be quite an ordeal. I hope he responds well to treatment and is back to health as quickly as possible.
By the way, I have never contacted you, but you are my favorite baker. I love to bake and always tend to use your recipes. Thank you so much for all you do!
I have been anxious about starting lymphoma chemo today and Dominic has saved me ! What a true story of Braveheart ! My prayers are always with you.
Thank you for the update on Dominic. Sending prayers for him and his recovery. Bless you all!
Thank you for the update on Dominic. Sending mega prayers for Dominic and your family during this difficult time. God Bless you all!!!
Blessings for all….
I have been following you for years, since before you had kids. Your family is precious and no parent should ever have to go through what you are going through with sweet Dominic. I will be praying for all of you!
Thanks for the update on Dominic. The resilience of children is amazing .I have followed for years and watched your babies as they have grown. Prayers for all of you as you proceed in treatment and that God will touch your doctors and guide them in getting Dominic free of this horrible cancer .
Thank you for the update on your son Dominic. Know my prayers are with Dominic and your family . May God give peace & comfort to you all and I pray God will heal Dominic of this cancer.
Many prayers for your son and your family as you go through this most challenging and difficult time
I am praying for Dominic and all your family. I am so happy to see that he is doing well and getting outside to play. That is great.
Thank you for all the updates. God Bless.
It is so wonderful to see pictures of Dominic and your children! He is looking well considering everything the little guy is going through. I remember him in my prayers and continue to pray for you and your family to be strong and help him through this ordeal. Please update us as soon as possible after his surgery. Keeping you all in my prayers for his full and speedy recovery. 🙏❤️
I will keep praying for Dominic at my daily Masses and rosaries.
Prayers and positive thoughts for all of you! I will be sure to donate blood soon.
What a beautiful family. Prayers for your little guy. I am always amazed at how little ones handle this horrible cancer journey. They are beyond strong. Love the picture of your daughter and the dog! So Cute.
Sending prayers and strength to Dominic and your entire family. You have the support of so many for Dominic’s complete recovery.
I so appreciate your update on Dominic’s progress. Thank you for sharing pictures of your precious family, too. All of you continue to be in my prayers.
Prayers for your sweet family!!
Michelle, thank you for the update on Dominic. I’ve followed you for many years and have enjoyed many recipes you’ve shared. Please know that all of us are praying for a full and speedy recovery for Dominic. Please let us know how his upcoming surgery goes. God bless you and that beautiful family.
Dominic is in my daily and nightly prayers, I pray to Saint Peregrine for his intersession to heal Dominic. My daughter is a cancer survivor so I totally understand.
My blood type is AB Positive and if you want to email me the information, I am happy to donate in Dominic’s name.
Prayers are with you all
Praying for your beautiful son and for your whole family! God bless you all!
Please know you, your precious son, and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for the update on Domnic and the family. Continued prayers. May you have many blessings today and always.
Thank you so much for the update Michelle. Dominic, you and your family are in my daily prayers always.
My husband and I are both praying for Domenic and your entire family. So glad to see his spirit is high. My husband is ill and the whole medical process is so exhausting, so we understand. Here’s to a successful summer and bright days ahead.
Prayers for your sweet little boy.
I hate Cancer! I’m so sorry your sweet little guy has to be going through all this! Please check into a functional nutrition program and also products for house cleaning and body care that don’t contain harsh chemicals to keep all of you safer in the future. Our world is full of poisons and toxins that should not be in our personal and home care products or our food and water. Zero water filters for your water and a filter for your shower also help cut toxins. Prayers for Dominic’s full recovery and freedom from that monster illness called Cancer. God Bless!
Thank you so much for the update. I have followed you for a long time and I miss hearing your family updates and stories every Friday. I am so thankful Dominic is handling everything so well (except shots). He will be getting the best surgeons at Sloan Kettering. I will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless.
I’ve been receiving and enjoying your emails with recipes for years and feel like I know your family personally. I’ve always been impressed by what a warm and loving family you have and I’m most sincerely sorry this has happened to your family and specifically little Dominic. I believe that love, determination, courage and science will get you through. Keep positive and hopefully everything will work itself out and you and your family can get back to normal as soon as possible.
Michelle,
Daily prayers are being said for you, Dominic and your entire family. What an amazing spirit and resilience you are all showing us……much gratitude for you taking the time to grace us with an update. Continued strength and blessings to you all.
Thanks for the update. We continue praying for Dominic and the entire family. We have a bible study group who meets at our house on Thursdays and they are praying for him also. We will pray about his upcoming results to be positive and for the upcoming surgery. He looks like such a happy strong little guy and he is blessed to have such a loving family. May the Lord continue to touch and heal those parts of his body that are affected and give his doctors wisdom. Wishing you all a blesses summer head.
Dominic is one tough little guy. Thank you for the update, I’ll continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for Dominic and your beautiful family. You’ve touched my heart. I wish you strength and healing while you all fight this – and a speedy and full recovery!
THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE ON DOMINIC, WAS SO HAPPY TO HEAR
HOW WELL HE IS DOING AND PRAYING FOR HIM TO HAVE A MIRACLE
CURE. WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY TO COME
THROUGH THIS WITH GOD’S HELP.
Dominic is in my daily prayers for healing. I ask God every day for strength, peace and comfort for your entire family. God is good all the time.
What a beautiful family you have. Sending you positive energy and love. Stay strong. You have a world of people thinking of you.
Praying for your son to have a wonderful outcome.
I pray every single day for Dominic and I won’t stop. My son is a nurse at Sloan Kettering in NY. God bless your family.
Thankyou so much for the update Michelle, Dominic is in my thoughts daily, continued support and prayers for you all. You are a strong mama Michelle! Xoxo
Thank you so much for the update. I think of you and your family so often and am so pleased to see them all looking happy and doing well. As I read your update, I’m having my morning coffee prior to driving my husband into Boston to Dana Farber where he is being treated for kidney cancer. Like Dominic, he’s doing well – its truly amazing what treatments are available and how successful they can be. I have so much respect for all the doctors and nurses and scientists involved. Like you, a whole new world has opened up to us. Thanks again Michelle. Sending love, hugs and prayers. Susan
I know I don’t know your family personally, but I am deeply moved by your story and my most sincere prayers and well wishes go out to you and your family. I love your baking emails also!
Thank you so much for the update! I will continue to pray for you all! Please share updates as you can. God’s blessings.
Michelle,
I am sending Dominic, you, and your family the best. Thank you for the update. I’ve been thinking of you and Dominic often, even though I don’t know you. I’ve followed your blog for many years and it has always been one of my favorites. Thank you for your blog. Sending love.
My prayers fo your son and all your family. May the surgery and healing go smoothly.
Sending Prayers to your family. I am sure it is all very hard! Just give all to God.
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to the whole family from Northern Ireland. I’ll be thinking of you all in the coming weeks.
Prayers here in Australia for your precious Dominic and for your family too.
God bless Dominic and his loving family.
Prayers for your cute little guy🙏
What a brave little chap! He looks so cheerful in spite of all that he is going through.
I continue to pray for him and for you. Trusting in the healing power of our heavenly Father. May you be given strength and courage and hope on this journey.
Michelle what a beautiful family! My thoughts and prayers are with Dominic and the rest of your family and Dominic’s smile is so sweet and contiguous!thank you for the updates. God bless you all.m
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for the update.
As a child, I had complicated life-threatening issues, and the most important thing for me was having my mother with me, having her strength. It really is so fantastic to see how well you are coping for your kids, they need that.
I successfully used Bach Flower Remedies for my son many years ago, to help with fear and anxiety. Perhaps you could try them for Dominic whenever he gets anxious (after getting the ok from his med team, of course).
Positive vibes, positive thoughts, prayers coming your way
Sending Dominic and your family many blessings for his full and complete recovery during this journey. 🙏🏻
I will certainly continue to pray for Dominic a full recovery. God bless your beautiful family.
Praying for Dominic and your entire family.
Dear Michelle and Family,
I was so happy to read your update and know Dominic is staying strong and able to continue to enjoy playing with his brother Joseph and sister Isabell. We are praying for each of you for his continued good progress and upcoming surgery. Thank you for keeping us updated❤️
Jean
Hates getting injections and blood tests? Apply EMLA cream (Rx only) one hour before and he will be numb. In children’s hospitals they call this the Scream Cream for obvious reasons. My heart is with you, Dominic and your family.
My dearest Michelle,
My incoming mail shows news from you… Without even opening it to read the contents, I got tears rolling down my cheeks and then, reading about our beloved little Dominic and seeing his sweet face, a smile of big hope took over my face… that he’s found so many interests to keep him busy, to make him happy playing with his brother and little sis and, ABOVE ALL(!!!!!!) getting that big hug from his blessed Mummy….
Rest assured my prayers for little Dominic-and my friends’ well- do continue until the day Domi will get full recovery and beyond…
God Bless you and your family!!!!
Thank you for updates. Every positive thought sent your way.
As a nurse, can I send a couple of tips? (Clear with his med team first)
1. If Dom’s daily shots are painful, try gentle rub with an ice cube to site immediately beforehand, to slightly numb the skin.
If he doesn’t want that, try a hot washcloth instead – heat will relax muscles, which stops tension.
2. See if you can get him to use visualisation. When he has chemo, tell him to imagine the liquid as flowing through him like an army of fighters, taking out the bad guys.
Before the surgery, tell him to see himself waking without pain, and feeling great.
Every positive thought will help.
Love to you all. 💕❤️💕
I am so sorry. Hang in there and hugs to your family!
Hey Michelle,
Thank you for the update . You have been on my mind. Continuing prayers for healing.
Dear Michelle, thank you so very much for your update especially as I realise it must be difficult to write. You have a lovely family and I send you love and prayers for Dominic. You’re an amazing Mum and so many people support you and your family at this difficult time. Love and light, Gilli xoxoxo
I am continuing to lift Dominic and your family in prayer. The way you keep us all updated shows that you are handling this with such grace. I pray that you and your husband have continued strength and peace to be the warriors your little family needs in the coming days. Blessings
Thank you for sharing your family’s story. Dominic has been in my thoughts. Sending you all love and strength and of course, wishing for the very best outcomes for Dominic. It sounds like he has a wonderful and learned medical team! XX
I’m a platelet donor and I do it for kiddos like Dominic and other patients needing a boost. I’m praying for his speedy and complete recovery!
Sending love and light to your family Michelle.
Dominic is in my prayers and thoughts!
Thank you so much for taking the time to update us! Dominic is so inspirational and his smile brings joy. Happy to hear you are adjusting to your new normal.. you all remain in my daily prayers for strength and healing. God bless!
My prayers are with you and the family. What a little trooper, I hope he will continue to get better and surgery will go well!!
Thank you so much for the update. Sending positive thoughts and keeping Domenic and your family in my prayers.
praying for your boy!!!!
Thank you so much for the update, Michelle! Dominic is such a trooper!! I will continue to storm heaven with prayers for his complete recovery 🙏 ❤️
I’m glad things seem to be going as well as they can, given the circumstances. I am a blood donor and type O negative. I live in southeast Michigan, so Pittsburgh really isn’t so far. If you need a donation, don’t hesitate to reach out. I could be there in about four hours or so….
Love and lots of positive and healing energy going out to your family, and especially to Dominic! Wishing Dominic and all of you love❤️❤️❤️!
Lots and lots and lots of positive vibes and prayers your way. I was waiting for this update hoping and praying that all was ok. Thank you for taking the time.
Hugs to you!!!
Thank you for the update. I have been praying for that wonderful boy, and prayers for him and for your family continue.
Thank you so much for the update ! It’s so nice seeing Dominic , Joseph & Isabelle outside playing ! We pray for a successful surgery & full recovery ! Hugs 🫂 to your whole family ❤️
My prayers for Dominic and you all through this journey! I worked with Make a Wish for many years and I hope Dominic has been submitted to them so that when he and your family are ready he can get a wish! I will pray for you all!
Thank you, Michelle, for the update. You have a beautiful family. I continue to pray for Dominic and the family. God bless you all.
Hope everything goes well, many blessings from Athens, Greece 🇬🇷
Thank you for the update on Dominic! I wanted to reach out as a mother and say how sorry I am that you all are going through this. Based on the way you write about him and the photos you share, I can tell you are doing everything right, and he is SO lucky to have you by his side through all of this! I hope you are allowing yourself time and space to process your emotions through all of this too. ❤️ I’m glad he loves his music therapy time! My husband and I are both band teachers and musicians ourselves, and music can be SO powerful in the healing process. Also, I loved your photo of your kids playing with wooden trains! Our 10 year old son Alex has been obsessed with trains since he was 2, and he still loves setting up awesome wooden train tracks! I’m sending you all powerful healing thoughts and wish you all the best with his surgery and next steps. You’ve got this!!!
Thoughts and prays go out to you and your family during this journey. Dominic has a beautiful smile and nothing seems to hold him back. An inspiration.
What a trooper Dominic is! These are challenging times for you and the entire family, Michelle. You are handing them with a positive spirit, as well you should be. Dominic is a fighter and he’ll win the battle. All of your fans (and bakers) know in the end you will prevail. You have an army of followers, and we unite with you for Dominic’s complete recovery!
Dominic still looks like he’s a happy go lucky little guy smiling all the time even though he’s going thru so much! I’m glad he’s able to go back home to play with his siblings in between going to the hospital!
You and your family has been on my mind and I’m praying that his operation and recovery will go fast and without pain! Take care and thanks Michelle for taking the time to keep us posted even thou you’re super busy with everything!
So happy to see the joy in Dominic’s face. He is so precious. We continue to pray for a complete recovery. And pray for strength for you and your husband. God bless you all.
Seeing how focused Dominic is during Bingo brings me happy tears. I see my 7 year old in him (especially in that precious little Bingo moment) and reminds me to hug and kiss my kiddos tightly every chance I get. Dominic is a force to be reckon with and he’s going to kick Cancer in the butt!
Thank you for the update. Thinking of your family every day
Love to your beautiful family
Thank you for taking the time to update us on Dominic. You and your family remain in my prayers.
Sending love and healing light.
Thank you for the update. I’ve been following you for years and feel like you’re almost family. Lots of love to Dominic!
Hi Michelle,
Thank you so much for sharing the news on Dominic. ❤️ He is such a awesome little guy! The happiness he shows in the pictures is a testament to what great parents you are! I love seeing pictures of the him and all the kiddos together playing. They all look so happy! I’ll continue to say prayers for him and all of your family, and I hope when he has recovered from his surgery, you can plan some kind of summer vacation for everyone and get back to feeling normal again. He’s such a brave little boy and such an inspiration! I don’t subscribe to Instagram so I have missed the pictures you posted. My thoughts and prayers will be with Dominic and your family. Take care and God bless!
Lucy
Michelle, I admire you…your fortitude, your spirit and the immense love with which you envelop your family. Dominic is a HERO, and he will prevail over everything. He will have a long, happy, healthy and successful life; this phase will become like a bad dream that happened one night. Love to all of you <3
Thank you so much for the update! I think about Dominic and your whole family often and it is so good to see his smiling face along with your other kids! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Michelle, so glad to have an update on Dominic. He, you and your family are in my daily prayers. So glad to hear that he is doing well…considering what he is going through. He still has that beautiful smile ! May God continue to bless you on this journey…
Dominic I’m sending you hugs🫂. Praying that you get better soon.
I have been thinking of you and Dominic for the past week or so. Thank you for taking the time to give us an update. I know this is a painful time for all of you. I am praying for him and your family in my nightly prayers. Know that a lot of people are praying for a great outcome. Take care of yourself too because you are important to your family. Lots of love to all of you.
Thank you for the update, Dominic is on my mind often and I pray for him daily. It’s so good to see how all your children are doing. Prayers for the next steps in Dominic’s treatment, for continued strength as you all fight this battle.
So heartbreaking that your baby has to go through all of this. But please know he’s not alone and by extension your family is not alone for SURELY the ONE who was scourged for our healing is with you and yours. In the almighty powerful name of JESUS your little boy is well and completely made whole. Remain in HIS SHALOM PEACE AND LOVE❤️❤️
Praying for Dominic’s health and your entire family. Thank you for sharing your journey. I know this is not easy, and your days are long. You are supported from afar and lifted up.
I’ve followed your recipes for years, and always loved seeing the beautiful family you’ve created along the way. Wishing you more smiles and times of joy this summer. Love on your family as only you can ❤️
Awww, what amazing pictures. Sending love and prayers to Dominic and your entire family.
Many prayers and much love from me too.
Hang in there you guys! You got this Dominic!💕🙏💕🙏
Your family will be in my prayers for courage and strength thru the surgery and recovery.
God Bless Dominic & your whole family. It’s a hard road but it will make each one you stronger for it.
Best wishes for the upcoming surgery. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Dear Michelle, thank you so much for the update on Dominic, I know you are very busy! I continue to pray for Dominic and your family. Please, if there is ANYTHING I can do or be a support to you or your family, please let me know. I am in New Jersey. My heart breaks for all of you, especially my boy, Dominic! May God continue to heal Dominic and give your family all the strength and peace that you need!
Michelle, thank you so much for the update – I have wondered what was happening, also. I pray for Dominic and your entire family daily. I know this is all just so much – but thank God for modern medicine and all the advanced that are being made daily. Sounds like he has the best looking after him!
He continues to seem to let nothing keep him down – I love his sweet spirit!
I will be looking for your next update when you have time to post.
Thank you for the update. Continuing to pray for all of you!
Lifting you all up in prayers esp for Dominic! Happy to hear he’s doing well with his treatments, thanks for the update been thinking about you all. Sending hugs.
Praying for Dominic and your beautiful family.
Thank you for the update on Dominic. Continued good thoughts and prayers for Dominic and your family.
Michelle, My prayers are with your whole family. I am praying that this surgery goes smoothly. Dominic looks like the same happy boy we have always seen. Michelle you have the the happiest children. What a blessing they are. You are the best parents, that is so obvious.
God Bless You All. Look forward to your next posting.
So many prayers and blessings being sent to you and your family. I just know wellness surrounds all of you.
Prayers for little Dominic and your family. God Bless. I will keep you in my prayers every day
Was just saying to my husband the other day….wonder how they are doing…
Knowing you are so consumed with EVERYTHING, thanks for your update. Loved seeing Dominic smiling! I can’t imagine everything you and your family are going through. Seeing Joseph and Isabelle….BONUS!! Hang in there. Know you are all in our prayers for strength, health, and healing.
What a brave mom you are! Dominic is such a special precious boy, I am thinking of him and your whole family. Sending prayers and positive vibes your way for a speedy recovery and a full, happy healthy life!!
Praying for little Dominic during the weeks ahead that his surgery goes well and his treatments are successful. Thank you for the update.
Thank you so much for an update. Dominic is such a strong boy. Father God, I lift up Dominic to you and ask that you would guide the surgeon’s hands during Dominic’s upcoming surgery. We thank you that he is doing so well. I ask that his treatments will result in a complete healing of his entire body. Comfort all of his family as they all go through this process together. In Jesus Christ name I pray. Amen.
Thank you for the updates on Dominic. I have been routing and praying for him and your family. My prayers will be with you all as he has his surgery… sending virtual hugs.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to keep us updated on Dom’s treatment! I think about him all the time and am so glad he is in great hands getting the treatment he needs to make a full recovery! He seems to be in great spirits! You’re such a wonderful mother and are doing a great job with all that you do!
Continuing in prayer for comfort in healing, courage and strength in taking treatments, and for a restful and speedy recovery from surgery. 🙏🏻 Sending prayers for your doctors, nurses, and all medical specialties, that they have knowledge and skill in dealing with Dominic, his illness, and his sweet family🙏🏻💞
He still looks happy and I am glad to hear that things haven’t been too bad so far. Praying that his surgery goes smoothly and that the cancer is responding well. I pray he will be restored completely. Glad for the update! He has been on my mind lately. I don’t do instagram so this is the 1st update I’ve seen since the original one. Wishing you all the best.
Michelle,
Thanks so much for your update on Dominic. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Dominic and your family during the next few weeks of treatment. Hugs to all.
Bless you all, many prayers being sent for your sweet boy ❤️❤️❤️
Hey, thanks for updating all of us on Dominic! In 2020 our daughter got diagnosed with neuroblastoma the day after her second birthday. Hers was stage 4, high risk. She is NED for over a year and doing great!!! Prayers for your family and Dominic as you guys get his cancer in remission. It’s a tough cancer treatment. Praying for all of you!!
My prayers for you and your family. That’s a lot for your son to go thur. I pray and hope he continue his treatment and surgery be a success. ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
I will definitely keep praying for Dominic. Loved seeing the pics of the kids! They are all so sweet. Thank you for the update.
God please bless this lovely and loving family. Special prayers for young Dominic.
Thank you so much for the update.
I’ve been watching for an update! Thank you for sharing. Prayers for your sweet boy and for you, as well!🙏
Continued prayers for Dominic and your family,
Blessings upon blessings we will pray for your family, and will offer my Rosaries for you, too. I’ve always admired your motherhood, now more than ever. Come Holy Spirit.
You are all, especially Dominic, are in our thoughts & prayers!
Thank you for the update, was so happy to hear from you.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sending big hugs and prayers for all of you! Hope the other kiddos are hanging in there too. I know it must be confusing and a little scary for them also. ❤️🙏
Michelle, thanks so much for the update. Our community will continue to pray to our Father for His guidance, mercy and healing every step of the way. Hugs to Dominic and the rest of your sweet family.
Continued prayers for Dominic and your entire family, I pray he has a good outcome. God is the Ultimate healer and he is watching over sweet Dominic.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍
Thanks for the update. Praying for Dominic and your family, for a successful surgery and recovery. Hugs..
God bless your beautiful family❤️
Thank you for sharing an update 🙏🏻
Continued prayers and positive thoughts for sweet Dominic. 🙏🏻❤️
So glad you had a moment to update us on Dominic’s progress. You are a strong loving family and Dominic is truly amazing. He looks to have the same chipper outlook/attitude on life. Thoughts and prayers to your family during the next few weeks.
Praying for success through the treatment and the surgery. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Thank you for updating us. Dominic and your whole family are in our hearts and thoughts. The prayers continue here in Southern California and we pray specifically for complete healing and a bright future for your precious boy. Sending you so much love.
Keeping Domenic and all of your family in our prayers. Wishing
you love and strength during the difficult weeks ahead.
Michelle: I have loved your recipes and your family over the last several years and you and your family are keeping Dominic’s spirits up as he battles this disease. Please let him know he is loved by many!
Thank you Michelle for taking the time to let us all know about your sweet boy. Our family is keeping you all in our prayers especially during these next few weeks through surgery and recovery. We will be imagining that the tumor has shrunk and surgery will extract every last bit. Send you love and strength.
Know that we are praying in faith for Dominic and your family. God cares so much and He will bring you through this. Blessings in Christ Jesus. Lin
Dominic has such a lovely smile. I am keeping Dominic and your family in my prayers!
God bless him, the entire family, and his Medical Team! I’m 68 years old, so you can tell Dominic that I don’t like shots either! He’s looking really good. How are his siblings dealing with it all? We had to deal with the others feeling left out because our boy was getting “all the attention.” All of you remain in our prayers.
All I can say is my heart hurts so much for you. I pray that Our Father guides the surgeons to a successful surgery and that He touches and heals Dominic. Hugs.