tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post7565237685663105777..comments2024-01-26T08:50:28.644-08:00Comments on Our Little Hazelnut: HopeThe Hammersley Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621892862075899274noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-74769150153607591622017-02-22T07:19:39.990-08:002017-02-22T07:19:39.990-08:00Oh Lauren! This truly brought tears to my eyes as ...Oh Lauren! This truly brought tears to my eyes as a mother. You are strong and your family needs you to be. Hazel and your family continues to be a part of my prayers. Continue to trust in the Lord! He has bigger plans for precious Hazel! Debbie-NYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-88634328409392675482017-02-07T04:38:02.421-08:002017-02-07T04:38:02.421-08:00Just read all this, this morning. Simi is my home...Just read all this, this morning. Simi is my hometown, grew up there...so this hits home. I would love to send something from AZ...anything for little Hazelnut, so let us know and it's on the way!! bcoons@cableone.net Bea Coonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15167160809417484887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-63277278769356502592017-02-02T06:17:45.505-08:002017-02-02T06:17:45.505-08:00Love and wishes from India. We feel your pain and ...Love and wishes from India. We feel your pain and anxiety and we wish for good news regarding your beautiful Hazel. You have been incredibly strong. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092758221443694811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-39445442463884568682017-01-26T12:23:03.767-08:002017-01-26T12:23:03.767-08:00you are indeed a very strong exceptional women a...you are indeed a very strong exceptional women a shining light to so many people especially your family will keep the prayers comingdeb suddardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-15069208458140414412017-01-25T10:26:48.732-08:002017-01-25T10:26:48.732-08:00May God Bless your family and your amazing Hazelnu...May God Bless your family and your amazing Hazelnut. Continued prayers for complete recovery.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112914045187488765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-30188141497021517062017-01-20T12:54:39.083-08:002017-01-20T12:54:39.083-08:00I have prayed for all of you and I will pray extra...I have prayed for all of you and I will pray extra for you, Lauren...it's so hard to find any balance with what you all are going through. I hope our prayers can help you a little to find some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-11797162588225168042017-01-18T23:17:33.417-08:002017-01-18T23:17:33.417-08:00praying! Monikapraying! Monikagromitschazti!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06221955017588616665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-38671428195924545852017-01-18T21:09:54.225-08:002017-01-18T21:09:54.225-08:00Here is a verse for you Lauren and my prayer for y...Here is a verse for you Lauren and my prayer for you as well, 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. I hope this verse can lift you up in your time of trial. Praying for your family, Hazel, and all involved in her care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-10039561390379563362017-01-18T16:48:39.992-08:002017-01-18T16:48:39.992-08:00Prayers going up, for you, Lauren, and for Hazelnu...Prayers going up, for you, Lauren, and for Hazelnut!Lulu Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02848321533444320522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-56534268747365842172017-01-18T15:08:31.559-08:002017-01-18T15:08:31.559-08:00Beautiful. Love you, friend. Keep writing!Beautiful. Love you, friend. Keep writing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09942062533932300343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-69565740081429570152017-01-18T13:33:21.386-08:002017-01-18T13:33:21.386-08:00I'm so happy to read that Hazel is doing so we...I'm so happy to read that Hazel is doing so well!*hugs* I will continue to hang on to Hope for Hazel's tumors to continue shrinking! For her treatment to go well and for her scans to bring good news!The Reading Nookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258879211042202939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-59006553884912818942017-01-18T07:42:06.415-08:002017-01-18T07:42:06.415-08:00Oh Lauren, your friends at St. Baldrick's are ...Oh Lauren, your friends at St. Baldrick's are sending you every single hug! You are brave, and your transparency about the feelings you faced after Hazel's first fight and now in light of her relapse is important because it is honest. Cancer affects the whole family. Hazel is bearing the brunt of this burden, so your mama heart is sad sometimes. God bless Hazel and your heart. May you have peace, and always always HOPE! St. Baldrick's Familiesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-79391295028144582922017-01-18T04:46:07.727-08:002017-01-18T04:46:07.727-08:00I'm continuing to pray for you and your family...I'm continuing to pray for you and your family. Hope is helping to keep you strong and so will prayers. Your beautiful daughter is so inspiring,a face of Hope for a cure. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-8848069274148427132017-01-18T04:24:00.276-08:002017-01-18T04:24:00.276-08:00God Bless you and keep you .....so many people hel...God Bless you and keep you .....so many people help to carry you and hold hope in their heart not only for Hazel but for you and your entire family! Prayers for you always dear womanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071308934725000867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-53664641357385420212017-01-17T21:16:51.187-08:002017-01-17T21:16:51.187-08:00Depression is such a common illness but the realit...Depression is such a common illness but the reality is so many people who suffer depression try to hide it which I think can potentially make things worse. We don't shy away from having a broken leg so people should not shy away from depression or any other mental illness. It involves the brain and the brain can hurt and become ill too just like a leg or an arm. By talking about our problems to people can help enormously. Strangers are particularly good to bounce ideas off and share your story because sometimes talking about such issues with friends you can feel ashamed and scared you may lose them but with strangers it is different. Many people who follow Hazel and indeed you and your family probably also suffer from depression so there are many people who you can bounce ideas off or even just have those who share their stories of depression which can make you feel not alone. Their is no shame. I am not aware why you have PTSD but remember you are not alone and we all go through difficulties in life but by opening up and feeling comfortable about talking about those past experiences and difficulties can take a huge weight off your shoulders. When you are ready we are here to listen and offer any support you may need to keep you on solid ground. Remember you are not alone just look at the support Hazel has from strangers across the globe. God has rounded us all up and brought us to you because you need us in this time. We are here for a reason it is no coincidence.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493870627817461215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-52133303231483357412017-01-17T20:46:17.055-08:002017-01-17T20:46:17.055-08:00Praying all the time for Hazel and your family!!! ...Praying all the time for Hazel and your family!!! My heart sinks to my stomach when I see your post.. bracing for the news that I am about to read! Your living this day in and day out.. I have lived through your hell with 2 of my kids living in the hospital for 6 solid months bringing only 1 home! There is nothing in this world that can express or explain the pain "we" go through as parents that nobody or child should ever go through!! It's a journey that no person can understand until it happens to them! <br />I pray pray for Hazel! I pray for you as well! You have our support beyond any words I can express to you! The fact childhood cancer has 4% funding makes me sick! We allll need to get this changed! I want to honor the children who have been affected and continue to be! My daughter passed away not from Cancer but something that has no cause. Doing this makes me feel in some way I can honor her as well.. to help other kids is my mission.. to be here for bereaved parents or just parents living this insane heart wrenching journey. <br />My heart goes out to you! Giana's mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12138508499724247954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-79134841336463800062017-01-17T20:25:16.933-08:002017-01-17T20:25:16.933-08:00I'm praying for your sweet girl, I'm also ...I'm praying for your sweet girl, I'm also praying for you!! May the Lord give you strength and peace and hope. Sending hugs your way.Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-41350032254169657912017-01-17T19:36:43.184-08:002017-01-17T19:36:43.184-08:00I am not certain you remember Zoey and I. We met a...I am not certain you remember Zoey and I. We met at an ALS a few years back. I had followed Hazel before that, after and continue to follow you all through this next chapter. Although Zoey was treated for leukemia, a different beast, there are still similar, undeniable, threads. The "how did we get here", the fear and uncertainty. The PTSD after. I managed to stay strong through her months in the NICCU, through her heart surgery, and stroke diagnosis and her seizure disorder and then through her cancer journey. I was confident. Posting " Praise You in the Storm" lyrics in her hospital room, through 8 months inpatient. But 2-4 months after she was finished, I crashed and burned. And 2 years after that, the same. I have battled severe anxiety nearly all my life and it seemed and often still seems, to have the upper hand on me. But I fight, because my girl, your girl, all their warrior friends, all the ones we lost, they never, ever gave up. I feel I owe them the very same. I read once that parents of children who have been diagnosed with cancer are in full PTSD mode, 2 weeks after diagnosis. 2 weeks. We try our best to cling to faith and hope, two words I actually had tattooed to my wrist the night before her release from her last round, and we grab onto those we love the most, and reach out to those perhaps that we just met but that have or are still walking the same road. My prayers are with you all as you continue to fight through each day, each moment, and may you feel the strength of others on those days you feel void of any yourself. Forward on with hope. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209967185741239050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-9267223456208792102017-01-17T18:52:40.827-08:002017-01-17T18:52:40.827-08:00You and Hazel are in my prayers daily. Praying fo...You and Hazel are in my prayers daily. Praying for healing, strength, steadfast faith and peace.Cathy Livingstonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-40979159618073347622017-01-17T18:41:31.495-08:002017-01-17T18:41:31.495-08:00Lauren your words are so meaningful and mindful. S...Lauren your words are so meaningful and mindful. So good to hear there is progress and tumors are shrinking. Your awareness coupled with your ability to share that awareness will be your saving grace. I was in different circumstances but felt depressed and hopeless but also felt anger towards God. I lost faith. Don't ever loose your faith and hope because you will be dragged down into the depths of places no one should ever go...I know. Angels are all around you Lauren praying for you and Hazelnut. It's ok to pull the covers over your head and take a breather...or two. I love you, and am praying fervently for little Hazelnut,you,your husband, and all who are near and dear ....you are never alone. Monica C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-45912660117599277172017-01-17T18:40:36.661-08:002017-01-17T18:40:36.661-08:00I am continuing to pray for your baby. I have,as w...I am continuing to pray for your baby. I have,as well as family members, struggled with depression and anxiety all my life. May God continue to give you the strength to power through. Your baby is loved, prayed for and you are continually fighting for the best medicine can offer. I pray for healing. She is beautiful and brave like her momma. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012028727818730805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-57673444345280736122017-01-17T18:25:42.882-08:002017-01-17T18:25:42.882-08:00Im so happy to hear that the treatment is working ...Im so happy to hear that the treatment is working , reading your story , your battle , your life ...i felt goose bumps come over me . The pain your family has endured and above all you have faith...you still have faith. I over you guys and im praying for your family everyday. Hazel you can do this keep the hope !xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-58617895725366971222017-01-17T17:53:52.542-08:002017-01-17T17:53:52.542-08:00Prayers and love for you, Hazel and your whole fam...Prayers and love for you, Hazel and your whole family during this difficult time! MorrisRNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491115949915630377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-87736059943389336982017-01-17T17:26:11.054-08:002017-01-17T17:26:11.054-08:00We continue to pray for all of you, Hazel yes, but...We continue to pray for all of you, Hazel yes, but the whole family too.<br />Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449138299433131366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2929156501925638565.post-60192783994481675432017-01-17T17:21:25.377-08:002017-01-17T17:21:25.377-08:00May God bless you, little Hazel, and your whole fa...May God bless you, little Hazel, and your whole family. I believe in miracles and I think your Little Hazelnut is a little miracle. You will get through this for you have the love of God who is a good God and all powerful. You also have all of us whom you don't even know praying for you and your little girl. Hang in there, you got this. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011013279980296320noreply@blogger.com