I just stumbled upon this thread and although I'm not religious, I'd like to say to you Mr.Duke that I'm so sorry for you. Less than a month after you learned that terrible news about your beautiful daugther I was celebrating 1 year with mine. After reading through this entire thread I'm so touched at what everyone had to say and I'm so hurt by the whole story.
I feel way too lucky, I feel like I've been blessed unfairly. I don't deserve to have my beautiful and healthy daughter. But you, listening to what you have to say, makes me see that you really to deserve better than what your life is handing you.
I am so sorry that you have to go through so much. I am so sorry. Every tear that falls from my eyes as I write this is another prayer for your daughter, I am so sorry.
You are my hero, I would never be able to see my daughter go through such pain and suffering and still be so strong. You are an amazing man with such an inspirational story and it really gives me the incentive to be a better person and to stop taking everyday with my child for granted. I realized after reading this all that she could be gone tomorrow, and that scares me.
Please know that I will think about your daughter everyday when I look at mine and I will pray for her. I hope everything turns out the best way possible and I'm glad to hear all the good news. I'll make sure to check the caringbridge site everyday for new updates.
Good luck.