Pray for Riley

Hi all.

Our family found out some devistating news this week. One of my mom's students who has been battling leukemia for years and was finally healthy. This week he was taken back to the hospital. He is one of my mom's favorite students. Recently the local newspaper, San Diego Union Tribune, did a two-page spread on Riley and his recovery. When they went to interview him, they wanted to go to his favorite class, my mom's band class. Here is the newspaper report and here is the report from Riley's teacher:

"Riley Spiering is a 10 year old, 5th grade student at Christian Elementary School West. He was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was in kindergarten and has only been able to attend school intermittently since that time. His mother has homeschooled him when he has been well enough. We have all been so excited to have Riley at school this year, but sadly, he has had a
recent major set back.

Riley now has a form of lymphoma (yet to be determined what form), several cancerous tumors around his kidney, and one in his liver. There will be more tests throughout the week to determine if there are more tumors and how to treat all of this. The Spierings have four other
boys. This is very heavy for them to hear after a time of rejoicing in Riley’s health. Please bathe this family and our little Riley in prayer. He is at Children’s Hospital, and his mom told me he will probably start chemotherapy on Friday."

Please pray for Riley. He loves Jesus and is simply a joy. Please pray for comfort for his parents and brothers and for all his classmates and teachers who love him dearly.