nodak89
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Roy Roy Royyyyy!!!
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Post by nodak89 on May 3, 2011 19:14:15 GMT -5
Amen.
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hoyarooter
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Post by hoyarooter on May 3, 2011 19:22:01 GMT -5
I'll be flying to Florida that day, but I'll keep Harry in my thoughts.
Wouldn't be in church anyway. ;D
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on May 3, 2011 19:40:48 GMT -5
On behalf of my little hero and our entire family, thank you and God bless all of you for your support during my son's tough time. I can't wait to take him to a game next season to meet as many of you as possible and say thanks personally.
By way of update, he is two days into round five of chemo and doing great. Watching baseball and keeping the nurses in constant amazement at his knowledge of baseball.
Amen.
HARRY SAXA
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on May 6, 2011 4:25:44 GMT -5
Round five goes in the books today. Harry is excited to go home and eat at his favorite diner.
Big weekend in our family as my daughter makes her First Communion tomorrow and Mothers Day Sunday. We have so very much to be thankful for and hopeful about.
After that, Harry gears up for his sixth and final chemo round beginning 5/23. Before that round he has huge week of baseball activities with Phillies games vs. Colorado and Texas, a picnic at the ballpark hosted by the Phillies, a trip to Pittsburgh to see the Pirates and his own Tball games.
The NFL may be the dominant sport ratings wise, but nothing touches the curative healing power of baseball as far as I am concerned.
Just Wednesday, one of the doctors at CHOP who had never been to a Phils game came in and picked Harry's brain about baseball and how she could better enjoy the game. His face lit up like a Christmas tree and he went on for about 10 minutes with everything she needed to know. It was like watching him heal as he spoke.
God bless.
HARRY SAXA
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lichoya68
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OK YOUNGINS ARE HERE AND ARE VERY VERY GOOD cant wait GO HOYAS
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Post by lichoya68 on May 6, 2011 5:27:43 GMT -5
ninth inning quadruple ot yup harry youre almost at the finish line and its about more than sports but sure helps us put life in perspective... GO HARRY
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on May 9, 2011 10:06:02 GMT -5
Harry had a good weekend at home. His big sister made First Communion and it was her 8th birthday.
On a less pleasant front, he has to get a NG tube to help him keep his weight uo. One more hurdle for this little hero to clear.
His spirits are good and cancer is going down .
HARRY SAXA
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Post by FrazierFanatic on May 9, 2011 10:28:08 GMT -5
Keep fighting Harry and we'll keep praying! You're going to have to put on some pounds if you want to play for the Hoyas!
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Post by Nevada Hoya on May 10, 2011 12:11:02 GMT -5
Yes, there should be a special place at Yates for Harry to hit the weights. Baseball is a great sport to grow up on. Of course, bball took its place for me in college. God bless your daughter too, Elvado. She probably has had to take a back seat to Harry the past few months, but sounds like she had a great weekend. Harry Saxa all!!!
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on May 10, 2011 21:58:21 GMT -5
I had a birthday this weekend and attended my nephew's First Communion too. Gave me the perfect opportunity to say a little prayer for Harry. While I'm not particularly religious, I did say the prayer with a pure heart and the utmost hopefulness. I'll certainly do the same this coming Sunday on Harry's day. Keep doing what you're doing little man! Normalcy is on your horizon. I can't wait until this thread is just about Harry doing regular things that kids that haven't been through what he's been through do. I can't wait for this thread to be almost mundane. Harry went to school. Harry played ball. Harry came home with grass stains on his pants. It's coming. I believe it completely.
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on May 13, 2011 5:59:18 GMT -5
The intelligence and will power of my little man continues to amaze me. Because of falling weight, he got an NG tube on Wednesday. Mom and I were trained on how to administer the feedings through a pump. Harry was less than thrilled so he promptly threw up his tube and announced he would drink the nutrient shakes instead.
So far so good as he is drinking the shakes. If he can hold weight, her will have cured his own NG problem.
His spirit and will power are simply a sight to behold. As I have written many times in this thread, every time I think I can't love him or appreciate him any more, he does something to prove me wrong.
HARRY SAXA
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EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on May 13, 2011 8:04:07 GMT -5
Sail on, Harry. And let's not forget Sunday is Harry Prayer Day. Please join in.
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Nevada Hoya
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Post by Nevada Hoya on May 13, 2011 10:34:58 GMT -5
Ed, I thought every day is Harry prayer day. But, yes, I will join in special prayers for Harry on Sunday.
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on May 15, 2011 7:54:30 GMT -5
Just back from Mass and can feel the goodwill flowing from the wonderful people on this Board. Harry stayed home as he is a bit under the weather which is foul here in Philly.
He got a beautiful baseball jersey from tashoya which he has added to his collection. So very thoughtful.
He also got a gift package from the Pittsburgh Pirates which included a hat, Andrew McCutchen figurine and an autographed photo of McCutchen, his favorite Pirate.
He and I will be enjoying baseball today as the girls attend some Communion parties.
If anyone is still on their way to worship or just at home, please pray for him to eat and gain weight. He needs to bulk up for the upcoming battles.
God bless all of you and your families. Your strength is our strength.
HARRY SAXA
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AltoSaxa
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Post by AltoSaxa on May 15, 2011 8:48:13 GMT -5
On my way to 10:30 mass ... prayers for Harry and his family!
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tashoya
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Post by tashoya on May 15, 2011 9:18:37 GMT -5
God bless little Harry and his family today and every day.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on May 15, 2011 13:02:34 GMT -5
Went to noon mass. It was the Golden Jubilee of our Monsignor becoming a priest. There were over 20 priests there and one of the local Bishops lead the mass. Hopefully that gives my Prayers for Harry and extra boost. God Bless.
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nodak89
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Post by nodak89 on May 15, 2011 17:36:03 GMT -5
God bless Harry and his family from Carmel Mission. +
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EasyEd
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Post by EasyEd on May 15, 2011 18:15:50 GMT -5
Hit the 7:30 AM Mass. Prayers for Harry.
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on May 15, 2011 19:49:39 GMT -5
Many, many heartfelt thanks from my son and our entire family for the love, prayers and support.
today, for the first time since the last chemo round, Harry was legitimately hungry and really ate. I know he does not want the NG tube back and is willing himself to eat. I also know that your prayers are helping him to stay strong and beat this hideous disease.
Love to all.
HARRY SAXA
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on May 18, 2011 6:25:18 GMT -5
Hoyatalk day of prayer has already helped. His appetite is up and he is gaining some weight.
Big week as we have Phillies games on Wednesday and Friday before a weekend trip to Pittsburgh to see Philly's relocated elephants at the zoo and a Pirates game on Sunday.
Round six kicks of on Monday so he deserves this trip. Pray for good weather.
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