Do any of you have prayer requests??

[mrspunkysmom]

Aww, but it could be so many things. Wide awake or not, there's financial fears, domesic abuse that could be deadly and some people would rather be with a DB than be alone. Cultural issues, the list goes on and on...Sometimes action is in order, it is certainy uncertainable without the facts eh?

Marriage is a goal she's had for a while. When she met this guy, I thought she had finally figured it out. But no.

I think there are some self-concept issues here. I have never understood this. Even with all the crap my mom laid on me, I have never believed in a magic pill, or relationship that would cure everything and make it perfect.

And she wants a baby.

I know he threatens her and plays on her emotions, at least that is what she has said, yet she denies that is what he is doing. She wants more from life and doesn't understand that her strength comes from within.

Okay, I'm rambling. It's late. I'll keep y'all updated.

[mon]

Oh no!! First of all, self esteem, self respect. Then decide what comes later. Hey, she will make her own decisions, but some good advice may be in order.

[mon]

Oh no!! First of all, self esteem, self respect. Then decide what comes later. Hey, she will make her own decisions, but some good advice may be in order.

Like no kid

[mrspunkysmom]

Oh no!! First of all, self esteem, self respect. Then decide what comes later. Hey, she will make her own decisions, but some good advice may be in order.

Oh, she has received it in buckets. Tons of buckets. Head is harder than diamonds

[mon]

I see. What seems like common sense to my freind usually make no sense whatsoever to me.

[Karen]

Prayers for my friend Bunny, battling cancer who lost her mom (my Bluebird leader when we were 6) to cancer this week.

[Catty1]

Prayers that Bunny's fight is successful. Condolences on the loss of her mom - that makes her battle all the more challenging.

[mrspunkysmom]

Prayers and hugs for Bunny, and her family and friends. Condolences for the loss of her mom.

[Felicia's Mom]

Prayers and positive thoughts for Bunny!

[mon]

My heart and prayers going out to Bunny.

[mrspunkysmom]

I see. What seems like common sense to my freind usually make no sense whatsoever to me.


The harder we push, the more she digs in. I wonder if we should encourage her instead or just be silent. And ignore her complaints.

[Catty1]

The harder we push, the more she digs in. I wonder if we should encourage her instead or just be silent. And ignore her complaints.

Just be silent, IMO. Ignore her complaints, change the subject.

One good response to anything is to say just, "oh." ;)

If she REALLY pushes her complaining, try something like, "Oh, you're a smart gal. You'll figure it out." Leave it at that.

Time to take away her audience.

[pomtzu]

I don't often ask for anything for myself, but I could use some of those powerful PT Prayers. I've been battling some serious health issues since last December, with still no positive diagnosis. It seems that the problems are now coming to light, and the results are potentially quite serious. I had to ditch my PCP of nearly 15 years who was doing basically nothing to help me, and find a doctor who was able to get the ball rolling and find the source of the problems. Still facing more tests and procedures, but it seems that we are finally closing in on the problems. The answers might not be good, but at least I will have answers, and can move forward with any necessary treatment. Your prayers and positive thoughts will help greatly - I've seen them work before.

Thanks friends....................:love:

[Felicia's Mom]

Ellie, You are in my prayers,

[momcat]

Ellie, I have you covered with prayers. On Sunday I'll add you to our prayer list at our church if it's okay with you.

[Karen]

You are absolutely in our prayers. Getting definitive answers can be so difficult at times, and gets very frustrating!

[phesina]

You are in my prayers, Ellie.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cassiesmom]

I don't often ask for anything for myself, but I could use some of those powerful PT Prayers. I've been battling some serious health issues since last December, with still no positive diagnosis. It seems that the problems are now coming to light, and the results are potentially quite serious. I had to ditch my PCP of nearly 15 years who was doing basically nothing to help me, and find a doctor who was able to get the ball rolling and find the source of the problems. Still facing more tests and procedures, but it seems that we are finally closing in on the problems. The answers might not be good, but at least I will have answers, and can move forward with any necessary treatment. Your prayers and positive thoughts will help greatly - I've seen them work before.

Thanks friends....................:love:

Will be praying. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
:love:
Elyse

[Catty1]

PY prayers are yours, Ellie. I hope you get solutions soon and they are as quick and easy as possible.:love:

[pomtzu]

Ellie, I have you covered with prayers. On Sunday I'll add you to our prayer list at our church if it's okay with you. Thank you Eileen. And adding me to the prayer list will be appreciated. I need all the help I can get.


You are absolutely in our prayers. Getting definitive answers can be so difficult at times, and gets very frustrating! Thanks Karen - yes frustrating indeed.


You are in my prayers, Ellie.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: Thanks to my "back buddy" Pat. Much appreciated.


Will be praying. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
:love:
Elyse Thank you Elyse ! If you lived closer, I just might find a lot for you to do.


PY prayers are yours, Ellie. I hope you get solutions soon and they are as quick and easy as possible.:love: Thanks Candace - all I can do is stay positive.


Ellie, You are in my prayers, Thank you Nancy. Your comment is much appreciated.




I have an appointment with another specialist this afternoon, and also have to call for an appointment with yet another. I have 2 more scans scheduled next week, and don't know if these 2 pending appointments will schedule even more "stuff". Thank goodness I have excellent medical insurance coverage and will have to pay nothing out of my pocket for any of this.

And PLEASE to any of you on Facebook - say NOTHING on there about any of this. I don't want any of my issues broadcast on there. Thanks for understanding.................

[Karen]

Absolutely I understand. I will add you to our church prayer chain as well.

[mrspunkysmom]

I don't often ask for anything for myself, but I could use some of those powerful PT Prayers. I've been battling some serious health issues since last December, with still no positive diagnosis. It seems that the problems are now coming to light, and the results are potentially quite serious. I had to ditch my PCP of nearly 15 years who was doing basically nothing to help me, and find a doctor who was able to get the ball rolling and find the source of the problems. Still facing more tests and procedures, but it seems that we are finally closing in on the problems. The answers might not be good, but at least I will have answers, and can move forward with any necessary treatment. Your prayers and positive thoughts will help greatly - I've seen them work before.

Thanks friends....................:love:


Hugs. I know this feeling well. Prayers that you get a good prognosis for your health.

[mrspunkysmom]

Just be silent, IMO. Ignore her complaints, change the subject.

One good response to anything is to say just, "oh." ;)

If she REALLY pushes her complaining, try something like, "Oh, you're a smart gal. You'll figure it out." Leave it at that.

Time to take away her audience.


yeah, I know she loves drama, esp listening to her friends complain about her their SOs.

She found a place with him, but it's not what she wants and he isn't changing his behavior. DUH!

So it's time for me to ignore her complaints.

Thanks Candace

[Catty1]

yeah, I know she loves drama, esp listening to her friends complain about her their SOs.

She found a place with him, but it's not what she wants and he isn't changing his behavior. DUH!

So it's time for me to ignore her complaints.

Thanks Candace

You and her other friends could make up a mock Oscar - picture or papier mache - with the words High Drama on it and hand it to her when she starts one of her monologues. ;)

ELLIE - any answers yet? HUGS. :love:

[Scooter's Mom]

Prayers for you all.
Sorry I've been absent. My migraines have been terrible... and last week I found out a super good friend of mine from when I was a young kid that I have kept in touch with passed away.

He had been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure last year, lost over 120 lbs, and never once complained. He just said, "well this is what it is" and went about his day.
He has a young daughter named Kennedy. She was the light of his life. My heart goes out to her.

[Pinot's Mom]

Ellie, I just saw this, I'm sorry. Of course prayers from here and let me know if you need me.

On a side note - prayers, please, for the City of Baltimore. There is absolute chaos in the city over the Grey arrest. Just so sad.

[phesina]

Prayers and sympathy for you, Ellie, and all who love and mourn your dear friend.

And prayers for the City of Baltimore.

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending prayers to the City of Baltimore.

[mbsmum]

Prayers on the way to Pomtzu, lots of purrs from my girls.

[pomtzu]

Prayers on the way to Pomtzu, lots of purrs from my girls.
Thank you.....:)


Prayers and sympathy for you, Ellie, and all who love and mourn your dear friend.

And prayers for the City of Baltimore.
Thanks Pat, but I think you meant this for someone else. I haven't lost anybody - only my mind if that counts..........:eek:


Ellie, I just saw this, I'm sorry. Of course prayers from here and let me know if you need me.

On a side note - prayers, please, for the City of Baltimore. There is absolute chaos in the city over the Grey arrest. Just so sad.
Thanks a bunch Maggie. Now waiting for results of 2 MRI's late last week - maybe today or tomorrow. It seems the problems have probably been identified, but what caused them or how to treat, is up in the air at this point.

And on the Baltimore note - prayers that this settles soon with no further bloodshed , violence, or destruction of property and businesses. Glad I'm not having to see my spine specialist there right now, since Camden Yards is practically next to the hospital/med center, and I drive right past there on my way over. I need to get over there, but I'll hold off till things quiet down.

[phesina]

Prayers for you all.
Sorry I've been absent. My migraines have been terrible... and last week I found out a super good friend of mine from when I was a young kid that I have kept in touch with passed away.

He had been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure last year, lost over 120 lbs, and never once complained. He just said, "well this is what it is" and went about his day.
He has a young daughter named Kennedy. She was the light of his life. My heart goes out to her.

I am so sorry, Scooter's Mom. Prayers for you that you get relief from your migraines, and prayers for you and all who love and mourn your dear friend. My condolences to you all.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[phesina]

Thank you.....:)


Thanks Pat, but I think you meant this for someone else. I haven't lost anybody - only my mind if that counts..........:eek:


Thanks a bunch Maggie. Now waiting for results of 2 MRI's late last week - maybe today or tomorrow. It seems the problems have probably been identified, but what caused them or how to treat, is up in the air at this point.

And on the Baltimore note - prayers that this settles soon with no further bloodshed , violence, or destruction of property and businesses. Glad I'm not having to see my spine specialist there right now, since Camden Yards is practically next to the hospital/med center, and I drive right past there on my way over. I need to get over there, but I'll hold off till things quiet down.

Oh, Ellie, I think I've lost my mind too.. somehow I confused your posting and Scooter's Mom's. I just now responded to hers.

My best wishes to you with the MRI results.. and I hope Baltimore settles down before you need to go see your spine specialist again. And I am always sending along the good wishes and prayers for you with your spine.. being in the same boat myself. All seems to be well with mine, knock on wood..

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[mrspunkysmom]

You and her other friends could make up a mock Oscar - picture or papier mache - with the words High Drama on it and hand it to her when she starts one of her monologues. ;)

:love:


That would be so funny. To me anyway. I have found that most people in the South do not have a sense of humor or a sense of the ridiculous. When I find someone that does, they are usually a transplant or have lives elsewhere for a while.

One pet peeve. She keeps mum about a lot of stuff and doesn't want any help. She did want me to keep her cats during this move, but I couldn't do it. Mainly because I have no place to put them. I was her second choice because she couldn't find her mom. But the cats made it to her mother's and that's good.

So, my friend found another place that was nicer with a nicer landlord. He didn't like cats for starters. He would also give her husband something else to do in addition to flooring and then complain when the flooring work wasn't done. She said the landlord was creepy, so I'm glad she moved or tried to.

The story isn't over. The electricity at the new place wasn't turned on yet, so they were moving stuff at night with a flashlight. Some neighbors saw this and called the police. Her hubbies two friends were there, looking suspicious (?), so the cops searched them. The hubbie does black market prescription pain killers and refuses to quit. He had some on him. He is in jail.

I think she's had enough. He doesn't have the money to bail out and she won't do it. So she's at her mom's. Hopefully they'll keep him in jail until he's through withdrawal. She told him that he quits or she is gone.

Personally, I would have done that well before we were married, but that's me.

Just an update.

Sigh.

[Catty1]

That's a very good sign that she won't bail her husband out! This is an opportunity for her and she took it.

Ellie, still sending good wishes and prayers for a good outcome with the new tests and all. Hugs!:love:

Scooter's Mom - what a sudden and sad and huge loss for you. Prayers and hugs! :love:

[Catty1]

I am requesting good thoughts and prayers for my mom.

She is holding her own. The waiting is very stressful on her and she isn't well to begin with. The "waiting" is to see a BP specialist on May 5th who will hopefully resolve her low BP issues. She has drops in BP when she stands up, possibly as a result of her condition and definitely as a result of the Sinemet, the Parkinson's med she is on.

So...get the BP handled, adjust the Sinemet, re-adjust the BP med (probably), and start her on the month-long trial for a CPAP machine. (She stops breathing about 41 times per hour, according to her sleep test. And she's SKINNY!).

I really hope that putting all these things together will help her feel better. She can't be cured - be being more comfortable is the goal here.

Thank you. :love:

[pomtzu]

On a side note - prayers, please, for the City of Baltimore. There is absolute chaos in the city over the Grey arrest. Just so sad.

More violence and unrest is erupting as I type this - and it's the day of the funeral of Freddie Gray. I'm watching a Baltimore station - and it's crazy and a lot of the city is already shutting down before it even gets dark and even more difficult to keep the masses of rioters under control. I believe that all this is just an excuse for the hoodlums to get out and do what they do best - create more havoc. They are accomplishing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, and just making matters worse. So damn sad...........:mad:

[Karen]

More violence and unrest is erupting as I type this - and it's the day of the funeral of Freddie Gray. I'm watching a Baltimore station - and it's crazy and a lot of the city is already shutting down before it even gets dark and even more difficult to keep the masses of rioters under control. I believe that all this is just an excuse for the hoodlums to get out and do what they do best - create more havoc. They are accomplishing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, and just making matters worse. So damn sad...........:mad:

It is, and you know the law-abiding citizens of Baltimore are the ones who will pay the price, in terms of the city's reputation, damage to businesses ...

Pomtzu, how are you? Did you get any results from those tests, etc?

[pomtzu]

It is, and you know the law-abiding citizens of Baltimore are the ones who will pay the price, in terms of the city's reputation, damage to businesses ...

Pomtzu, how are you? Did you get any results from those tests, etc?

Yes - Baltimore normally is one of the calmer and more relaxed and hospitable of the big cities. It's a shame that they are being dragged down by relatively few trouble makers.

No - nothing on the MRI's yet. The CT scan I had before these, detected some major issues and prompted my doctor to order the MRI's, since the MRI's are much more precise and exacting, and can further visualize what the CT can't. And in the meantime, last week I also started my 5 week i.v. iron infusion to combat the dangerously severe anemia that is plaguing me. I go to the infusion lab at the hospital once each week for an i.v., and about 3 weeks after I have the last one, then more lab to check my iron level. Hopefully it will be up and stay up. I had this once before about 5 years ago, and it worked wonders. Hoping for the same results this time. Now to get other issues resolved!!!! Several different ones all smacked me down at the same time - around mid-December. I'm just so darn weak and tired -feel like I have the strength of a newborn kitten............:eek:

Thanks for asking, Karen.

[phesina]

Dear Ellie, we're sending loads of good wishes and love and prayers for you with all that's going on. I hope the iron infusion will work as well as the one you had before, and the MRI results will be promising.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and cats

[cassiesmom]

Dear Ellie, we're sending loads of good wishes and love and prayers for you with all that's going on. I hope the iron infusion will work as well as the one you had before, and the MRI results will be promising.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and cats

Same goes for me! I hope the iron treatments will be very helpful and the MRI results will help move your care forward.

And prayers for Catty1's mom, too.

[Karen]

Anemia is no fun, hopefully these treatments will do the trick. We are glad you have the Wolfman to keep you going, and give you some much-needed grins!

[mrspunkysmom]

Hugs and healing prayers or Pomtzu and Catty's mom.

Peaceful thoughts for Baltimore.

[pomtzu]

Prayers for you all.
Sorry I've been absent. My migraines have been terrible... and last week I found out a super good friend of mine from when I was a young kid that I have kept in touch with passed away.

He had been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure last year, lost over 120 lbs, and never once complained. He just said, "well this is what it is" and went about his day.
He has a young daughter named Kennedy. She was the light of his life. My heart goes out to her.

So sorry that I have been too wrapped up in my own issues, to take the time to wish you and your dear friend's family, peace upon his tragic passing. So sad to leave young ones behind.

And hoping you are finally getting some relief from those migraines - I had a bout on Sunday and Monday. Just shoot me!

[pomtzu]

I am requesting good thoughts and prayers for my mom.

She is holding her own. The waiting is very stressful on her and she isn't well to begin with. The "waiting" is to see a BP specialist on May 5th who will hopefully resolve her low BP issues. She has drops in BP when she stands up, possibly as a result of her condition and definitely as a result of the Sinemet, the Parkinson's med she is on.

So...get the BP handled, adjust the Sinemet, re-adjust the BP med (probably), and start her on the month-long trial for a CPAP machine. (She stops breathing about 41 times per hour, according to her sleep test. And she's SKINNY!).

I really hope that putting all these things together will help her feel better. She can't be cured - be being more comfortable is the goal here.

Thank you. :love:

Prayers for your Mom, Candace - and for you too.

I just "don't get" the Canadian healthcare system. I can't believe that they make one wait so long for an appointment for a serious issue - this could be life-threatening. Another Canadian friend has told me so many of what I view as "horror stories", regarding what gets paid for, how long you have to wait, what your doctor is allowed to treat, and on and on. At least here in the States, if your doctor orders a test or procedure or consultation, it isn't (IN MOST INSTANCES), ever questioned, and it is preformed in a matter of days - or immediately if that's what the doctor requests. So many folks here complain about the healthcare system - they don't know how lucky they are.

[pomtzu]

Anemia is no fun, hopefully these treatments will do the trick. We are glad you have the Wolfman to keep you going, and give you some much-needed grins!

No - no fun at all. And if it wasn't for the Wolfman/TwinkleToes/PinkBelly, I don't know where I'd be. Many a day, he has been the only reason I get out of bed, and I wouldn't if I didn't have him to take care of. I have to get up, take him out to potty, and then get him his breakfast. Of course, many has been the time that I'm just so exhausted, that I go back to bed after taking care of this. :p He's such a little gem, that he comes right back to bed with me, and doesn't mind in the least. He knows Mom isn't feeling too great, and he is determined to try to make me feel better. A dog's 6th sense absolutely amazes me. :)

My doctor called this a.m. - she wants me in her office tomorrow at 10 to "discuss" the results of the MRI's. Feeling somewhat apprehensive, but the issues won't just go away if I don't think about them...................:rolleyes:

[Karen]

No - no fun at all. And if it wasn't for the Wolfman/TwinkleToes/PinkBelly, I don't know where I'd be. Many a day, he has been the only reason I get out of bed, and I wouldn't if I didn't have him to take care of. I have to get up, take him out to potty, and then get him his breakfast. Of course, many has been the time that I'm just so exhausted, that I go back to bed after taking care of this. :p He's such a little gem, that he comes right back to bed with me, and doesn't mind in the least. He knows Mom isn't feeling too great, and he is determined to try to make me feel better. A dog's 6th sense absolutely amazes me. :)

My doctor called this a.m. - she wants me in her office tomorrow at 10 to "discuss" the results of the MRI's. Feeling somewhat apprehensive, but the issues won't just go away if I don't think about them...................:rolleyes:

Yes, there is nothing like a cold wet nose and a "But mooooooom, I gotta gooooooooo ..." to get one out of bed in the morning, is there? At least she will discuss results with you - that's more than we get sometimes with Paul!

[cassiesmom]

I do. I have a friend who is having a difficult year. She had surgery in January. Over the past few weeks, hospice care was recommended for each of her parents (who are in their eighties). She is getting help from her extended family. I can't imagine how difficult this must be.

Thank you,
Elyse

[phesina]

I do. I have a friend who is having a difficult year. She had surgery in January. Over the past few weeks, hospice care was recommended for each of her parents (who are in their eighties). She is getting help from her extended family. I can't imagine how difficult this must be.

Thank you,
Elyse

Prayers for your friend, Elyse, and her parents and all her family.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[bestellen]

The power went out in my building but that happens a lot when the weather is crazy.

[Karen]

The power went out in my building but that happens a lot when the weather is crazy.

Aww, we had a scheduled outage last night as the city switched its power grid structure, but before that we had a spike that ate two of my surge protectors/plug bars.

A warning, folks - never ever plug your computer directly into the outlet. A Surge protector is a lot easier to replace than you computer!

[Karen]

Prayers please for my beloved mum-in-law and all we who love her, She is dying of cancer.

[phesina]

Dear Karen, prayers for your beloved mum-in-law and you and all who love her.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Catty1]

Heartfelt prayers for your mother-in-law, Karen. I hope she is able to be kept comfortable and free of pain. :love:

[cats4ever]

Karen, comforting thoughts to your mother-in-law and you. I hope she can be kept comfortable.:love:

[mbsmum]

Prayers on the way to your mother-in-law.

[Randi]

I'm sending comforting thoughts to you and all who love her. Hope your mother in law can be kept painfree.

(((hugs))) :love:

[Karen]

My mum-in-law has ended her battle, she passed away last night. Thanks for all the prayers.

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear it. :( I send my deepest condolences to you, Karen, and to all who loved her.

Take care! :love:

[cats4ever]

I am very sorry for your loss, Karen! My condolences to you, your family and everybody who loved her.:love:

[Felicia's Mom]

I am sorry, Karen.:love:

[Alysser]

I am so sorry, Karen. :(

[Karen]

Thanks everyone. She was a dear lady, but cancer is relentless, and we are all glad her struggles against it are over.

[cassiesmom]

I am so sorry, Karen. (((HUGS)))

[phesina]

Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and family and friends and all who love her and grieve her. {{{HUGS}}} :love::love::love:

[Catty1]

She is now free of pain - but how heartbreaking for you and all who love her.

{{{{hugs}}}} May her memory be for a blessing.:love:

[mbsmum]

My deepest condolances dear Karen. RIP your mother-in-law.

[mon]

Sending my deepest sympathy to you and yours at this difficult and sad time.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I am so sorry for your loss Karen. Prayers on the way for strength and peace fpr you.

[Vette]

My moms not doing so well. shes has COPD an has been on straight oxygen for about 7years or so an right now she has phenomena in her left lung an is retaining CO2. shes been in the hospital since the 8th of this month an the phenomena is finally is clearing up some but the CO2 she keeps retaining without treatments an its been a very bumpy road getting to this point for the doctors to figure whatd works for her to regulate it.

first day she had a tube put down her throat to breath for her an suck the stuff out
secant day the tube was removed cuz my mom hated being sedated an it didnt help in the long run away. it got the CO2 out of her lungs but it sky rocketed however many hours later
day 3 they tried a regular oxygen mask thingy an seeing how that went
day 4 that mask didnt work. the CO2 sky rocketed
day 5 they tried a different mask that puts 14 pounds of air into her lungs but feels similar to driving down the road an sticking your head out the window with your mouth open going 60MPH or faster an trying to breath like that
the remainder of the days has been waiting for the phenomena to clear up enough to go home

the day 5 mask(a bipap/cpap type mask) is working so far but my mom hates the thing cuz it feels like she cant breath with it on an starts getting bad anxiety with it. to add to the matters she has short term memory an has to be explained over an over why the mask is on her face an that she can an 'is' breathing with the mask on it just feels like she cant an that she'll will die without it. i dont mind explaining to her a billion times over why the mask is on her face an that she is breathing i just hope she doesnt feel like its too much to handle/forcing her to do something she doesnt want. im hoping they send us home with a different kind of mask to level the CO2 out that doesnt make her feel like she cant breath

any good thoughts an prayers would be much appreciated

[Karen]

Prayers on the way for her - and you.

[cats4ever]

I am very sorry about your mom's condition. She is lucky to have you.
Best wishes and healing thoughts are on the way.:love:

[Felicia's Mom]

I am so sorry. Your mom is in my thoughts and prayers!

[cassiesmom]

Prayers on the way for her - and you.

From me, too!

[phesina]

From me, too!

And me... :love::love::love::love::love:

[Vette]

Thank you everyone for your kindness an prayers. it really means a lot to me.

a lady came in yesterday an did a interview with my mom to see if she would be willing to do a at home Hospise care plan an my mom was all for it. today however shes flat out refused the mask an had a total panic attack to the point of tears about it. after most the day had gone by my dad finally was able to convince her to try the mask.

ETA:
my dad got off the phone with me a few minutes ago giving me an update(i visit for a little over half the day an return home to take care of the animals an my dad stays there with her) that they gave her something to sleep through the night an she still has the mask on.

one of my fears is either when she wakes up or comes home she'll panic an then refuse to use the mask,, but my dad says he thinks she'll have much less anxiety at home an be more willing to use it.


ETA yet again:
they sent her home with us an my mom tried the mask out but it didnt help at all an moms going down hill fast with slurred speech an no strength to move around at all. my brother; sister in law; an our pastor came out an spent all morning with us an my brother said the Prayer For Salvation that she repeated after him so thats really good. just.... *sigh*

ETA agains:
my mom passed on the 18th =/ i cant believe shes really gone. by how the doctors were sounding she'd wear the mask at night while sleeping an use something that looks similar to one of those Ecig things during the day but their story changed to she needed to wear the mask all the time right as she came home. something i really dont understand being they seen how it panicked her an such to make her go through that an it still not help in the long run. to be honest im quite angry about that part of it. its no wonder they have you sign papers stating that you cant sue them.

[cassiesmom]

To Vette -- ((((Hugs))) :love: and prayers

[Randi]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom, it's one of the worst losses ever. :( Know that is at peace now and treasure the good memories.

Take care! Love and (((hugs))) :love:

[Karen]

Oh, sweetheart, sending you big strong hugs, Even after a long illness, losing a parent is difficult, unsettling and like one of the pillars of one;s own foundation has been snatched away. Love, love, love to you and the whole family.

[cassiesmom]

I don't remember whether I shared this here or not. If I didn't: I have a high school classmate, Sandy, whose son Jacob was diagnosed with lymphoma about a year ago, maybe more. He passed away Tuesday afternoon. I'm very sad for Sandy and her husband, who was a year or two ahead of us in school. His memorial service will probably be next week or the week after. :( So if you could say a prayer or think a good thought for Jacob's family and friends, I w ould be grateful.

Thank you,
Elyse

[Karen]

Prayers on the way!

[phesina]

Sending prayers and good thoughts to Jacob's family and friends.

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending Prayers and Positive Thoughts!

[cats4ever]

Thank you everyone for your kindness an prayers. it really means a lot to me.

a lady came in yesterday an did a interview with my mom to see if she would be willing to do a at home Hospise care plan an my mom was all for it. today however shes flat out refused the mask an had a total panic attack to the point of tears about it. after most the day had gone by my dad finally was able to convince her to try the mask.

ETA:
my dad got off the phone with me a few minutes ago giving me an update(i visit for a little over half the day an return home to take care of the animals an my dad stays there with her) that they gave her something to sleep through the night an she still has the mask on.

one of my fears is either when she wakes up or comes home she'll panic an then refuse to use the mask,, but my dad says he thinks she'll have much less anxiety at home an be more willing to use it.


ETA yet again:
they sent her home with us an my mom tried the mask out but it didnt help at all an moms going down hill fast with slurred speech an no strength to move around at all. my brother; sister in law; an our pastor came out an spent all morning with us an my brother said the Prayer For Salvation that she repeated after him so thats really good. just.... *sigh*

ETA agains:
my mom passed on the 18th =/ i cant believe shes really gone. by how the doctors were sounding she'd wear the mask at night while sleeping an use something that looks similar to one of those Ecig things during the day but their story changed to she needed to wear the mask all the time right as she came home. something i really dont understand being they seen how it panicked her an such to make her go through that an it still not help in the long run. to be honest im quite angry about that part of it. its no wonder they have you sign papers stating that you cant sue them.

I just now saw your post.
I am so very sorry for your loss, Vette.:love:
My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Randi]

I'm so very sorry for your loss, Vette. :( My deepest sympathy to you and your family. :love:

Take care! (((hugs)))

[Vette]

Jacobs family an friends are in my prayers an thoughts; especially his parents. please let them know they tons of virtual hugs sent their way :love:

-
as for me im for the most part at peace since my mom got on the right side of the Lord. thats really what mattered an everyones prayers an thoughts allowed that to happen so thank you again everyone :)

[cats4ever]

This evening will be the last time for at least a couple of days that I will be posting.
I will have surgery tomorrow to repair an arthritic joint in my primary hand. I will have a cast for two weeks, then a brace for several more. The total recovery time (being able to fully use my hand) will be about 12 weeks, but the surgeon said that I can go back to work after the cast comes off, just in a very limited capacity (no wrestling wild cats and dogs:D)
Please send some positive thoughts this way, also to the surgeon so he doesn't mess up.;)
I spent the weekend putting up Christmas decorations, stocking up on cat litter and preparing the cats' medicines. My boyfriend is scared to death that he will mess up (with the cats), but I assured him that it'll be fine, and I will do as much as possible myself.

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to Heidi!:love:

[mbsmum]

Sending positive thoughts and speedy recovery Heidi. Take care.

[Randi]

Heidi, I hope the surgery will go well... sending lots of good wishes and a speedy recovery. :love:

We will miss you here, but follow doctor's orders and take your time to heal! I'm sure your boyfriend will take good care of the cats, but in any case, write down what medicine they get and when. :)

Take care! :love:

[cats4ever]

Thank you for all the well wishes. :love: Everything went well.
Typing one-handed and very slowly. A day without my Pettalk friends is not a good day, so I will try to post a little every day.;)

[tatsxxx11]

So happy to hear all went well, Heidi! Wishing you a very speedy recovery!!!:love::love::love:

[mon]

Take care and feel better! :love:

[phesina]

Dear Heidi, I somehow missed your message about being scheduled for the surgery! Now that it's done, the cats and I are so glad it went well! We're all wishing you a speedy and comfortable recovery.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Poppy

[Felicia's Mom]

I'm happy your surgery went well, Heidi. Now wishing you a speedy recovery!

[Randi]

So glad your surgery went well. :) Although we miss you here, take it easy and let your hand heal completely.

[Karen]

Prayers please for my choir director's kitten Tika! She's between 1 1/2 and 2, and was adopted with her momma last year. Yesterday Tika decided balancing on the railing for the stairway on the second floor was a fun thing to do ... and despite being taken down and scolded several times, she tried again today. She slipped and fell two stories, and shattered her front shoulder on landing. After much examination, they decided it would be best to amputate the leg, as the break9s) were too far up. So she is now a little tri-pawed kitty, and her humans are very sad and worried about her, and keeping her would covered (she's peeled off the onesie they had her in), while she heals.

[mbsmum]

Purryers on the way to Tika.

[phesina]

Prayers from us for Tika, that she will heal well and her people will be comforted and reassured.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cats4ever]

Healing thoughts and headbumpies from my kitties to you, dear Tika.:love::love::love:
Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Randi]

Oh, poor Tika. :( It's sad that she had to have her leg amputated, but being young, she will hopefully heal up soon.

Sending healing thoughts and love to Tika and her family. :love:

[mon]

Sending loving wishes and huge hopes that the poor kitty will recover and live a very long and happy life. Please hang on, there's so much hope!

[tatsxxx11]

Prayers please for my choir director's kitten Tika! She's between 1 1/2 and 2, and was adopted with her momma last year. Yesterday Tika decided balancing on the railing for the stairway on the second floor was a fun thing to do ... and despite being taken down and scolded several times, she tried again today. She slipped and fell two stories, and shattered her front shoulder on landing. After much examination, they decided it would be best to amputate the leg, as the break9s) were too far up. So she is now a little tri-pawed kitty, and her humans are very sad and worried about her, and keeping her would covered (she's peeled off the onesie they had her in), while she heals.

So sorry to hear that, Karen! That's quite a fall.:(:(:( Poor Tika, poor parents!!! But Tika should do fine. 3 legged kitties and doggies do so amazingly well despite the loss of a limb, much better than we humans fare. My Tigg'r lost his leg after being shot by a neighbor. First day home, despite strict orders to keep him confined, he jumped straight up from the floor to the top of the dining room table the minute we unzipped his carrier, never missing a beat!:eek:

Hoping for a swift and complete recovery for dear Tika!:love::love::love:

[Karen]

From her human:



Tika is doing well and purring all the time. She's happy to be home!

Thanks again!

Yilin

[mbsmum]

Yeah for Tika.

[Felicia's Mom]

Way to go, Tika!

[mon]

I'm overjoyed to hear that! Hurray Tika!

[cats4ever]

So good to hear! Tika and parents, stay strong!:love:

[Scooter's Mom]

My best friend has been battling brain cancer for many years. She's been out of remission and actively receiving chemo and radiation since Sept 2015. (I think ... it's all becoming a blur)
She went in for her 'routine' MRI this past week and her mother said the report was devastating and she has surgery at Duke (in NC) on Monday.

My friend has not been talking very much because of the effects of the chemo and radiation - it's caused apraxia (which makes it difficult for her to communicate). But even with all she's been going through, just last week I received two very thoughtful gifts from her. She's always thinking of other people... bless her heart.

Please, if you could... say a prayer for her. Her name is Nanette. She needs a miracle.

[phesina]

Prayers for your dear friend Nanette.. :love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cats4ever]

Dear Nanette, I'm very sorry for what you are going through. I'm hoping for that much needed miracle. Healing thoughts and best wishes!:love::love::love:

[Catty1]

Prayers for a miracle for Nanette. :love:

[Karen]

Prayers on the way for Nanette.

[Felicia's Mom]

Prayers for Nanette!

[mon]

Sending out my best thoughts and prayers!!

[mbsmum]

Prayers on the way to Nanette.

[Scooter's Mom]

Thanks, y'all. I certainly appreciate it.

It's been a rough year for my friends. Another friend has been in the hospital since Christmas, and had part of her foot amputated... then they ran more tests and their fears were confirmed: they had to amputate more. So they went back in and amputated just below her knee. She is probably going home this week, with a walker and a wheelchair. Her name is Lori.

[Karen]

Thanks, y'all. I certainly appreciate it.

It's been a rough year for my friends. Another friend has been in the hospital since Christmas, and had part of her foot amputated... then they ran more tests and their fears were confirmed: they had to amputate more. So they went back in and amputated just below her knee. She is probably going home this week, with a walker and a wheelchair. Her name is Lori.

Aww, prayers on the way for her as well.

[phesina]

Prayers for Lori, too.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Karen]

Prayers everyone for Jen Luckenbach. Her beloved husband Charlie, cat dad to so many, and husband of over 30 years had a stroke and other complications and will not recover. It has been a very difficult week full of ups and downs for her, but while he is not able to speak, he does recognize her and asked for a hug today before falling back to sleep. They will be moving him to Hospice care, if anyone is in the Allentown, PA area, she said he would appreciate visits now, while hie is still alive to receive them. I can get you the info if necessary.

[Catty1]

How horribly sad for Charlie, and for Jen. I am too far to visit but send love and prayers their way. :love:

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending prayers and positive thoughts.:love:

[phesina]

So sorry, Jen and Charlie. Sending prayers and warm energies and love your way.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat (and cats)

[cats4ever]

Sending positive thoughts and love.:love:

[Scooter's Mom]

So sad to hear this about Jen & Charlie. My prayers go out to them.

[Randi]

I'm so very sorry to hear this. :(

Sending love and comfort to Jen and Charlie. :love: :love:

[cassiesmom]

A dear friend (decades long friendship) has had a stroke. At this point I’m not sure how mild or severe. :(

[phesina]

Prayers and good wishes for your friend, Elyse.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Karen]

Prayers for everyone is the path of this storm. There are power lines and trees down in Watertown (next town over, a mile away) and another friend's home is flooding with water pouring in under her front door.

[phesina]

Prayers from us, too, for everyone in the path of this storm. May you all stay safe.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Felicia's Mom]

I am sending prayers to everyone in the path of the storms!

[mon]

Prayers everyone for Jen Luckenbach. Her beloved husband Charlie, cat dad to so many, and husband of over 30 years had a stroke and other complications and will not recover. It has been a very difficult week full of ups and downs for her, but while he is not able to speak, he does recognize her and asked for a hug today before falling back to sleep. They will be moving him to Hospice care, if anyone is in the Allentown, PA area, she said he would appreciate visits now, while hie is still alive to receive them. I can get you the info if necessary.

Wishing you all the very best, warmth and comfort. My heart and strength goes out to you and yours.

[Amberly]

I always pray for our little chihuahua

[Catty1]

My mom took a trip by ambulance to Emerg yesterday morning. She was sent to Emerg at one other hospital a couple of weeks ago for a a precautionary reason. She got all the bells and whistles - blood work, ekg, CT scan of head, x-rays - and all are negative.

Her Parkinsons is again causing her BP to drop when she stands up. Last night the chief neurologist and a resident came in and the chief neuro was horrified that Mom had not had ANY meds all day, including the Sinimet which is essential for Parkinsons. That meant she had not been able to eat all day either. :(

Anyway, I am off to see her and will feed her cat along the way.

Asking for prayers for her. Selfishly also for me as this is very very stressful and I want to be the best I can.

Thank you all.:love:

[phesina]

Dear Candace, we are sending along loads of prayers and loving good wishes and healing energies for Mom and you and Mom's kitty, too.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cats4ever]

Candace, healing thoughts and love to you, your mom and her kitty.:love:

[mon]

Huge love and prayers to you and your Mum and kitty!! No way are you selfish, it's never wrong to ask for something you need and I'm sure you'd do the same for anyone. Wishing you all healing and patience and comfort, sometimes life is not so easy 🌹🌸🌺

[mbsmum]

Prayers on the way to your mum and you.

[Catty1]

Thank you for the prayers! They worked!

I saw Mom today and she was a million percent better! And they haven't even put her on the new BP meds yet!

I am sure she is in for a long stretch of feeling much better!:D

[mon]

Thank you for the prayers! They worked!

I saw Mom today and she was a million percent better! And they haven't even put her on the new BP meds yet!

I am sure she is in for a long stretch of feeling much better!:D

Hurray, I am so happy for you and your Mum and pussycat too, of course. All of the very best to all, wishing you well and very sincere hugs ⭐️

[cats4ever]

What wonderful news! Your mom and her kitty are so lucky to have you.:love:

[phesina]

WONDERFUL news!!! We're doing the Happy Dance for you all!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Amberly]

O my Lord, my Creator, I ask your help, grant healing to the servant of God / servant of God / (name), cleanse her / his / his / her rays with blood. Only with Your help will healing come to her. Touch her / by miracle-working power, bless all the ways of her / him / to salvation, recovery, healing.
You will give your body her / his / her health, her soul / blessed lightness, her heart / his / her divine balm. The pain will recede, and the forces will return, and the wounds will heal her / his / her body and soul, and Your help will come. Your rays from heaven will reach her, give her / him protection, bless him for healing from her / his / her ills, strengthen her / his / her faith. May the Lord hear this prayer. Glory and gratitude to the power of the Lord. Amen.

[Scooter's Mom]

My best friend has been battling brain cancer for many years. She's been out of remission and actively receiving chemo and radiation since Sept 2015. (I think ... it's all becoming a blur)
She went in for her 'routine' MRI this past week and her mother said the report was devastating and she has surgery at Duke (in NC) on Monday.

My friend has not been talking very much because of the effects of the chemo and radiation - it's caused apraxia (which makes it difficult for her to communicate). But even with all she's been going through, just last week I received two very thoughtful gifts from her. She's always thinking of other people... bless her heart.

Please, if you could... say a prayer for her. Her name is Nanette. She needs a miracle.

Nanette has been in the hospital this week. Her mother told me this morning that Nan was being transported from the hospital to her home, and beginning hospice care.
My heart is breaking - for her husband, mother, other family members. But for me, too. She's the best friend I've made as an adult. But, I don't want her to just live in agony forever. :(

[Vette]

Many prayers for those on the East cost. thats one whopper of a storm...

[Karen]

And prayers pleae for the neighborhoods North of Boston with the explosions and fires.

[Karen]

Prayers please for a local family. Their dog Nora was hit by a car, and ran into the woods. The person who hit her stopped and told the family. She is only three, but has medical issues before L & C adopted her. Kermit and a friend were out calling for her, and walking through the woods looking for her, and encountered others doing the same. We hope she is found and is not badly injured. She is terrified of the vet, and hates car rides, so L is hoping nobody like a tourist saw her and picked her up, thinking they were doing a kindness.

Prayers that she is found, please.

And prayers for all the farmers in Nebraska facing those devastating floods.

[Felicia's Mom]

Prayers on the way!

[mbsmum]

Prayers on the way, let Nore be found soon.

[Karen]

Good news, Nora came home. Thanks for the prayers!

[phesina]

Nora is home! What wonderful news!

We're sending prayers and warm healing energies for Nora, gratitude that she is home again.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cassiesmom]

I have a request. My brother’s boss is Andy. Please say a prayer or think a caring thought for Andy and his family- his son (20 years old) died in an accident. His funeral was this past week. Andy and his family are members of my church, so this is very sad news. I saw an announcement in the order of worship but i wasn’t aware of the circumstances.

Thank you so much— Elyse

[phesina]

Oh, I'm so sorry. How tragic. My deepest sympathy to Andy and family and all who love and miss and grieve this young man.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Felicia's Mom]

Andy and his family are in my prayers!:love:

[cats4ever]

My condolences to Andy's family and all who loved him.:love:

[cassiesmom]

I took a fall yesterday and broke my right forearm. I’m right handed. I’m in a cast and probably will need surgery to ultimately fix it. :(

[phesina]

I took a fall yesterday and broke my right forearm. I’m right handed. I’m in a cast and probably will need surgery to ultimately fix it. :(

Oh, Elyse, I'm so sorry. We are sending along our prayers and good wishes and healing energies.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Galaxy
:

[cats4ever]

Elyse, I am so sorry.
I hope your arm will heal without surgery, and without too much pain.
Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery!:love::love::love::love:

Heidi and the kitties

[Felicia's Mom]

I am sorry, Elyse,
I hope you don't need surgery.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers!

[Karen]

Yowch, better Sir Jury now than later! I just tripped over the pup, who was directly behind me when I was paring strawberries, I turned and fell over him. Thankfully neither of us was hurt too badly. Sigh.

[cassiesmom]

Surgery is over and I’m home again. More good news, a close family friend received encouraging news about her health today. An answered prayer!

[phesina]

Surgery is over and I’m home again. More good news, a close family friend received encouraging news about her health today. An answered prayer!

Wonderful news, Elyse! Prayers for a full recovery and also for continuing good news regarding your friend's health.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Randi]

It's no fun having a cast on and not being able to use your right hand, but I hope you heal up and don't have pain. Feel better soon! :love:

[cats4ever]

Elyse, I hope your recovery goes smoothly and painless. :love: As Randi said, a cast is no fun, especially on your right hand.
Keep us updated!

[Felicia's Mom]

I a hoping for a full recovery.

[cassiesmom]

I'm typing with two hands! Yay!

[phesina]

I'm typing with two hands! Yay!

Excellent news, Elyse! That's great!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Sparkler and Galaxy and Pat

[cats4ever]

That's great, Elyse!:love:

[Catty1]

Great news for you AND for your friend! Win-win! :love::love:

[Felicia's Mom]

Great News, Elyse!:D

[cassiesmom]

A high school friend’s brother (Bob) had surgery yesterday. They had to stop part way through because of complications. Bob is in the intensive care unit. I’m not sure yet if they will take him to finish the procedure.

[phesina]

A high school friend’s brother (Bob) had surgery yesterday. They had to stop part way through because of complications. Bob is in the intensive care unit. I’m not sure yet if they will take him to finish the procedure.

Prayers and best wishes for Bob, Elyse. I hope this all works out well for him.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cats4ever]

I hope that Bob will recover, and that they can finish the procedure.
Sending best wishes to you, Bob and his family!:love:

[mon]

I don't like to seem selfish, so I have a tough time asking for people to pray for me, but....

If you all could continue the prayers for my family and I as we deal with the loss and grief of the brutal murder of my grandmother, I'd truly appreciate it. We're slowly finding comfort in the situation. We're also going through some other problems that deal with this incident that are being opened up, and I'm grateful that they're finally coming to a surface, but just pray that all of answers to our questions are revealed. I know that doesn't make sense, and I'm sorry. But please, if you could just keep us in your prayers, I could never thank you enough.



And everyone who has posted (and those who will later on post) will be in my prayers. Not a single person will go overlooked, and I don't care if you think your request is silly. If it's bothering you, it's a burden that needs to be prayed about... keep on prayin'.


I am so very sorry for your loss, your whole families massive loss. Words cannot express how bad I feel about what you have all been through and yet your heart is still open, loving and kind. I am certain you Grandmother is very proud of you and has faith in you, always in your heart and and with you forever. I will certainly hope and pray that you and your family find all the answers that you need and healing will begin.

[mon]

Prayers for me pretty please. I'm not shy, I could use prayers for sure. Had my second surgery a month ago for my broken right arm. Had all the hardware taken out finally, 7 screws and a metal plate. They decided to graft in some cadaver bone too. The scar is pretty gruesome, but I don't care about that. Don't remember signing a consent form for the bone graft 😱 but I suppose it must have been in there amongst all the papers I signed. Kinda creepy eh. I'm feeling much better finally but I need all the prayers I can get please. Hopefully I can start physio soon, I'll send my bestest prayers for all of you Pet Talk Peeps in return. THANKS and thank you again! 🌹❤️😘

[cats4ever]

I wish you a speedy and not-too-painful recovery, and that you will be able to start physical therapy soon!:love:
I wonder why they didn't use your own bone for the graft...:confused:

[mon]

I wish you a speedy and not-too-painful recovery, and that you will be able to start physical therapy soon!:love:
I wonder why they didn't use your own bone for the graft...:confused:

Great question cats4ever. He said he made the call when he realized it was necessary. There was also two staples on the back of my shoulder blade where he put in some sort of scope and had a look around. He thinks pretty highly of himself and gave me the impression answering my questions was beneath him. That's fine, I feel 99 % better so he's a superstar to me 😻🤜🏻🤛 Thank you for the warm wishes! One of the screws came loose and hurt so much. All gone👍🏿

[Karen]

Please pray for our neighbor Dick J, a spry elderly man. He had not collected his mail for a couple days, so Norm, my coworker who is the letter carrier here, called in a wellness check. When I passed his house earlier today, there was a state police truck, and an ambulance. I saw an EMT carrying a pillow and other things headed for the woods behind the house, and have heard nothing since. But I figure he must be alive, but perhaps injured - dead folks do not need pillows, right?

Please prayer for me, in dealing with being disappointed in people. I do not mean to find fault, but missteps by a younger man meant a fairly new, very frail member of the community named Donna (cancer survivor, with lingering frailty) almost went without food. I was able to help her, by the grace of God.

A worrisome situation in our immediate vicinity is a man who threatened to shoot our dogs if he caught them on his property again. Dusky is the sweetest pup, but he is black - literally, and we think the man is afraid of him because of that. He told Kermit Dusky "had him cornered in his garage," which is so totally against Dusky's whole personality - he likely ran up to him to say hello. We do let the dogs out loose to keep predators away from our animals, and they do a great job, but sometimes then go off visiting folks.

A woman we met because of our dogs, who adores them, and even sometimes keeps them overnight - with permission - is diagnosed with breast cancer, and undergoing radiation therapy. Our families have become friends because of our dogs, since Sue's diagnosis, Dusky feels the need to be over there, and has whined when we pass her house when he's in the car. She lives in Connecticut, but her family has a place up here, and they come up as often as they can. So please prayer for Sue, and her family as well.

[mbsmum]

Prayers on the way to all the people who need them now.

[Karen]

Thank you.

[Karen]

Please pray for our neighbor Dick J, a spry elderly man. He had not collected his mail for a couple days, so Norm, my coworker who is the letter carrier here, called in a wellness check. When I passed his house earlier today, there was a state police truck, and an ambulance. I saw an EMT carrying a pillow and other things headed for the woods behind the house, and have heard nothing since. But I figure he must be alive, but perhaps injured - dead folks do not need pillows, right?

Dick is alive and well enough to be asking about his cat. He was discovered, hypothermic and unresponsive, taken to the local hospital and medflighted over to a bigger hospital in New Hampshire. But because of Norm's actions he is alive and recovering.

So folks, check on elderly friends and neighbors, please! It could save an important life!

[phesina]

Prayers are on the way for Dick and you, Karen, and Donna and Sue, and that the situation with your dogs and the neighbor can be resolved satisfactorily. And that Dick's cat is all right!

That's so good that Norm checked on Dick and got him the help he needed, and that you were able to help Donna!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Vette]

A neighbors rottweiler would visit us form time to time. the first time it was quite upsetting cuz for one it was totally out of the blue an a surprise to both me an the dog to happen upon each other. also she did NOT look the least bit friendly but instead she had that look dogs often display when theyve been caught doing something they know theyre not supposed to be doing. i knew staring a dog in the eyes was a no no an it was best not to forwardly approach a stranger dog so i averted my gaze an walked slowly sideways away from her keeping her in my peripheral vision. after a few steps she ran over to me an leaned against my leg an put her head right under my hand for a good ear scratching. after that her an i were fine with each other an i enjoyed her visits. but if we were not in my wide open field i (or the dog) may of felt trapped an even more unsure of each other an lemmie tell you; the last thing i cared about is what color(s) the dog was. for me it was totally the popup surprise situation an size of the dog.

perhaps try an invite your neighbor over for lunch an show him that your dog is friendly?

i have your dog an both neighbors an pets in my prayers

[cassiesmom]

This is Elyse. I can't go into too much detail here but this is my request. A friend found out she had cancer and had surgery this past week. Turns out she will need another, much more extensive surgery as soon as possible. So if you would say a prayer for my friend K, I would be very grateful. Thank you! :love:

[Karen]

This is Elyse. I can't go into too much detail here but this is my request. A friend found out she had cancer and had surgery this past week. Turns out she will need another, much more extensive surgery as soon as possible. So if you would say a prayer for my friend K, I would be very grateful. Thank you! :love:

Prayers on the way.

[phesina]

This is Elyse. I can't go into too much detail here but this is my request. A friend found out she had cancer and had surgery this past week. Turns out she will need another, much more extensive surgery as soon as possible. So if you would say a prayer for my friend K, I would be very grateful. Thank you! :love:

Prayers for your friend K, Elyse. May her treatment go well.

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[phesina]

A neighbors rottweiler would visit us form time to time. the first time it was quite upsetting cuz for one it was totally out of the blue an a surprise to both me an the dog to happen upon each other. also she did NOT look the least bit friendly but instead she had that look dogs often display when theyve been caught doing something they know theyre not supposed to be doing. i knew staring a dog in the eyes was a no no an it was best not to forwardly approach a stranger dog so i averted my gaze an walked slowly sideways away from her keeping her in my peripheral vision. after a few steps she ran over to me an leaned against my leg an put her head right under my hand for a good ear scratching. after that her an i were fine with each other an i enjoyed her visits. but if we were not in my wide open field i (or the dog) may of felt trapped an even more unsure of each other an lemmie tell you; the last thing i cared about is what color(s) the dog was. for me it was totally the popup surprise situation an size of the dog.

perhaps try an invite your neighbor over for lunch an show him that your dog is friendly?

i have your dog an both neighbors an pets in my prayers

That's such a nice story about the neighbor's dog. You did just the right thing. Does she still visit?

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[Thomaslek]

Ohh, dear mate - I hope you get weel soon
im working from home, and 80 of PR are doing the same

Hope you see some CS when you not sleeping.

[Kay Burton]

This is Elyse. I can't go into too much detail here but this is my request. A friend found out she had cancer and had surgery this past week. Turns out she will need another, much more extensive surgery as soon as possible. So if you would say a prayer for my friend K, I would be very grateful. Thank you! :love:

My condolences and I wish your friend a speedy recovery. Oncology is terrible and very unpredictable. There are seemingly simple cases, but a person suffers for more than one year and cannot be cured.

[cassiesmom]

My friend’s second surgery went very smoothly and she’s home.

I took another big fall last Saturday and had surgery for a broken left tibia, and hardware changes for my poorly healed left femur fracture from ‘16. So “I iz borked” again.

[phesina]

Good grief, Elyse! More prayers on the way for you! I hope it heals up well.

I'm glad your friend's surgery went well.

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[mon]

That's such a nice story about the neighbor's dog. You did just the right thing. Does she still visit?

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You are awsome. Reminds me of that Bruno Mars song. Just follow your heart, can’t go wrong. 🌈💥🌹

[cassiesmom]

I took another big fall last Saturday and had surgery for a broken left tibia, and hardware changes for my poorly healed left femur fracture from ‘16. So “I iz borked” again.

Things are a lot better. Much less pain, much improved movement. Thank you for remembering me! :love:

[phesina]

So glad things have improved quite a bit more, Elyse. We're sending continuing good wishes and healing energies!

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[Vette]

That's such a nice story about the neighbor's dog. You did just the right thing. Does she still visit?

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Shes passed away quite sometime ago but her visits continued well into her grey old age though :D



My friend’s second surgery went very smoothly and she’s home.

I took another big fall last Saturday and had surgery for a broken left tibia, and hardware changes for my poorly healed left femur fracture from ‘16. So “I iz borked” again.

Thats awesome news about your friend!

sorry to hear about your borkingness happening again. :( sending healing/speedy recovery thoughts to both you an your friend

may i ask how it is that you fell?

i tend to keep twisting my left ankle an splatting to the ground. usually face planting cuz i cant get my hands down in time enough to brace my fall anymore an no matter how careful i am i still tend to do it at least once a year

[cassiesmom]

Shes passed away quite sometime ago but her visits continued well into her grey old age though :D




Thats awesome news about your friend!

sorry to hear about your borkingness happening again. :( sending healing/speedy recovery thoughts to both you an your friend

may i ask how it is that you fell?

i tend to keep twisting my left ankle an splatting to the ground. usually face planting cuz i cant get my hands down in time enough to brace my fall anymore an no matter how careful i am i still tend to do it at least once a year


I was walking from my car to the entrance to my building (I live in a condominium building). I had my cane in my right hand as usual. I think one of two things happened - either I didn't put the cane solidly down, and it went out from under me; or the pavement was slippery and the cane just slid. Or both. The cane went out in front of me. I landed on my knees and then my hands.

[phesina]

OOF, Elyse! How are you doing now? Kitties and I hope things have been healing up well.

And Vette, we hope you haven't had any recent mishaps!

We're sending loads of loving good wishes and healing energies to all who can use some!

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[Kay Burton]

It's not that I have prayer requests, but I have some desires, the fulfillment of which would make my life more comfortable. I have long ceased to dream of something unrealizable, I dream of useful things that will make life easier for me and my family. I haven't told my wife yet, but I have already ordered the Weber Spirit E310 gas grill (https://mykitchenadvisor.com/best-weber-gas-grill/). We really love outdoor activities and grilled meat, for such gatherings, this is the perfect treat. This is my mundane dream - to organize warm and cozy gatherings in the summer. You can invite friends and relatives. This is the most valuable thing and I thought about it just during the quarantine.

[phesina]

Lovely! Thank you. And best wishes with it!

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[Vette]

I was walking from my car to the entrance to my building (I live in a condominium building). I had my cane in my right hand as usual. I think one of two things happened - either I didn't put the cane solidly down, and it went out from under me; or the pavement was slippery and the cane just slid. Or both. The cane went out in front of me. I landed on my knees and then my hands.

Ooof... ouchies :(
wish they made those rubber things with some type of slip resistant print on the bottom of them or something to help them have better grip/traction for slick surfaces

[Karen]

Prayers please for our beloved Lulu, our warrior princess. She is a Pointer/Blue heeler (Australian Cattledog) mix, and a year and a half old. Yesterday she was napping under a visitor's car, and got run over when the visitor left abruptly. She then was scared and ran - so Kermit sent most of the day scouring the woods nearby looking for her, calling her, with no success. After dark last night a neighbor drove her home, she was on his porch when he got home from work, and when he opened his door, she went in his house and jumped up on the couch.

When she got home she went up and slept on my bed, until Kermit got back and carried her to his bed and examined her. No broken bones, but she was obviously in pain, and would not eat, He took her to the vet this morning, and she has a massive hernia, and her organs are pushed up int her chest. She needs surgery, but we have to take her to a different vet for that - they don't have the capability there. But it's going to be at least $2000, and there's a chance she might not survive.

Prayers please! This is so scary. She is our self-appointed defender of the farm, and chases off foxes nearly every night, especially this time of year. She is sweet, cuddly and just the best dog ever.

[Karen]

Lulu is alive! She made it through surgery and is spending the night at the Emergency Vets in Greenfield Massachusetts. I will spare you gory details.

[Karen]

Do still keep her in your prayers, please. She will have a long recovery. The surgeon said he'd never seen a dog injured so badly that lived, and her heart did stop at one point, but they gave her CPR and she pulled through.

Here is Lulu as she normally is:

[tatsxxx11]

What happened???:eek::( Thank God she'll be OK! Gosh, how she managed to pull though is nothing short of a miracle! Sending you lots of love and healing prayers, brave, beautiful Lulu!!!:love::love::love:

[tatsxxx11]

Prayers please for our beloved Lulu, our warrior princess. She is a Pointer/Blue heeler (Australian Cattledog) mix, and a year and a half old. Yesterday she was napping under a visitor's car, and got run over when the visitor left abruptly. She then was scared and ran - so Kermit sent most of the day scouring the woods nearby looking for her, calling her, with no success. After dark last night a neighbor drove her home, she was on his porch when he got home from work, and when he opened his door, she went in his house and jumped up on the couch.

When she got home she went up and slept on my bed, until Kermit got back and carried her to his bed and examined her. No broken bones, but she was obviously in pain, and would not eat, He took her to the vet this morning, and she has a massive hernia, and her organs are pushed up int her chest. She needs surgery, but we have to take her to a different vet for that - they don't have the capability there. But it's going to be at least $2000, and there's a chance she might not survive. Prayers please! This is so scary. She is our self-appointed defender of the farm, and chases off foxes nearly every night, especially this time of year. She is sweet, cuddly and just the best dog ever.

Oh no! Just found it. Thank goodness she's going to be OK! *fingers crossed* How terrifying for her and you. I'll be keeping her in my thoughts and in my heart, sending lots of healing love!!! Stay strong, beautiful Lulu!!!

[Karen]

Thanks, Sandra, it was awful, scary and I am sure horribly painful for her.

[phesina]

I'm just seeing all this now. What a horrifying story. I'm so very, very glad and grateful that Lulu made it through this experience and then the surgery, and she's alive and on the way to a long and careful recovery.

Joining in: Stay strong and brave, beautiful Lulu!

Sending loads of love and prayers and good wishes and blessings and warm healing energies along to you,

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Tinker

[mbsmum]

Good for you Lulu. Stay strong and speedy recovery, I wish you all the best.

[Karen]

Lulu is recovered enough to come home tomorrow~ thanks for all your prayers, she is our warrior princess, and no doubt her fitness (as well as skilled surgeons) helped save her life.

I promise pictures when she is home.

Poor Dusky is sad, doesn't understand where she is! :(

[tatsxxx11]

Lulu is recovered enough to come home tomorrow~ thanks for all your prayers, she is our warrior princess, and no doubt her fitness (as well as skilled surgeons) helped save her life.

I promise pictures when she is home.

Poor Dusky is sad, doesn't understand where she is! :(

What great news!!!:cool: So happy to hear Warrior Princess is coming home!!! Hopefully she'll be putting her "warrior" duties on hold for quite some time to come! Can't wait for the pics!:)

[phesina]

I'm so glad to learn Lulu is doing so well she'll be coming home tomorrow! The Warrior Princess, indeed!

I hope Dusky cheers up soon once his dear friend is back home.

I'm looking forward to the pics, too! More good wishes and loving prayers and warm healing energies to all from us.

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[Felicia's Mom]

I'm glad Lulu is going to be O.K.

[Karen]

Thanks everyone. She is down a bit today - we think she overextended herself last night chasing of predators, but are keeping up with her bland diet and medicines. For Dusky, that means a bland diet for him as well, as they always eat at the same time, and he often will wait for her to start eaten her food before he starts in on his own. Such a gentleman dog!

[phesina]

What kind of predators was she chasing?

I figured now that she's back home again, she'd be taking it easy as she recovers from major life-saving surgery.. putting the predator-chasing and such on hold for the time being.

Sending more prayers and loving good wishes and warm healing energies to Lulu.... :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[phesina]

Shouldn't she be taking it easy, not chasing predators for the time being? Are you keeping her inside to give her a chance, and the special care needed, to recover from this major surgery? She has a lot going on inside her to heal from.

[Karen]

She is so intent on protecting her charges from predators that she would have injured herself trying to dig through the door to go out and get them. Especially as she stretches on her hind legs to scrabble at the door. We lost 5 of this years' chicks to foxes while she was away. We tell her to take it easy, but she is adamant! At least she's pretty good at swallowing her meds.

[tatsxxx11]

Yay! So relieved that Lulu is home!!!:love::love::love: But yikes, one day home post major surgery, running and chasing other (potentially dangerous) animals...:eek: There is the potential of her opening up the incision line, not to mention re-herninating those organs with all that activity. I know she wants so badly to go out and run, but kids would rather have ice cream than oatmeal for breakfast!:p Sometimes us nurses have to put our foot down with uncooperative patients.;) Well, I do hope she's indoors at night, at least for now.:) Love and hugs to you, Lulu!!!:love::love::love:

[phesina]

She is so intent on protecting her charges from predators that she would have injured herself trying to dig through the door to go out and get them. Especially as she stretches on her hind legs to scrabble at the door. We lost 5 of this years' chicks to foxes while she was away. We tell her to take it easy, but she is adamant! At least she's pretty good at swallowing her meds.

What does her vet think about all this activity?

[Karen]

Kermit is a trained vet tech- has all the schooling but could not find anyone to give him a practicim “internship” to get licensed. (Rural Vermont, limited places, and sadly, racism.) He is monitoring her very closely, I promise. We keep her inside as much as we can, but dawn and dusk - when the foxes are active- she is adamant about chasing them off. But at least right now, Dusky goes right with her.

Kermit is worried I have COVID, I am driving to Keene to get a rapid self-test.

[phesina]

That sounds good. I know you and he are both watching Lulu closely. And so is Dusty, it seems! Sending good wishes that Lulu is back to full good health and activity level soon.

And Karen, I hope you're doing all right! Whatever is going on, we're with you and sending you the good wishes and warm healing energies, too.

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[tatsxxx11]

Oh Karen! So sorry to you're feeling so ill. I do hope it's not COVID.:( Sending you positive vibes and love, keeping you in my prayers!

[Karen]

Oh Karen! So sorry to you're feeling so ill. I do hope it's not COVID.:( Sending you positive vibes and love, keeping you in my prayers!

It's offical - I do NOT have COVID! Finally got my test results this morning, it's a huge relief.

[phesina]

What a relief! Congratulations, Karen!

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[tatsxxx11]

Phew!!!👍👏 Great news, Karen! What a relief!🤩

[cassiesmom]

My dad has been in the hospital since Saturday. Please say a prayer or think a good thought for him and my mom, if you could. Thank you so much -- Elyse

[Karen]

Prayers on the way, of course!

[phesina]

Prayers for your dear parents and you, dear Elyse..

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[mbsmum]

prayers on the way to your Dad and Mom.

[tatsxxx11]

Healing prayers and positive thoughts on the way for your Dad, your entire family, Elyse.🙏

[cassiesmom]

Thank you, everyone! My dad is home and feeling better. :love:

[phesina]

Oh, what wonderful news! I'm so very glad for your dad, and you and all your family, Elyse!

More good wishes and prayers, may your dad's recovery and healing go well.

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[Karen]

Please keep Kermit in your prayers, for so many reasons.

[cassiesmom]

Please keep Kermit in your prayers, for so many reasons.

Will be praying.
:love:

[cassiesmom]

A family friend (Tom) had cancer and was in remission. He just found out that the cancer has recurred. He and his oncologist are still working on a treatment plan.

[phesina]

Please keep Kermit in your prayers, for so many reasons.

Saying prayers for dear Kermit, for all reasons involved.

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[phesina]

A family friend (Tom) had cancer and was in remission. He just found out that the cancer has recurred. He and his oncologist are still working on a treatment plan.

Saying prayers for your dear friend Tom and the development of his treatment plan.

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