Do any of you have prayer requests??

[Cinder & Smoke]

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THANKS, God and Mr. Paul,
for the successful *swap* to Pet Talk's New Server!!

See >>> http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=141924

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[anna_66]

Just wanted to let you all know I'm keeping you in my prayers.

[catfamily]

prayers continue for everyone

karen...i love your new server...thank you.
prayers answered i bet.it really is nice:)

[ramanth]

Many more prayers for those that need them. :love:

[Lilith Cherry]

Love to everyone and please know you are all still in my prayers. Could I please ask you to pray for the victims of the Sichuan earthquake... there are so many homeless and injured people who desperately need all the good thoughts we can send them :( Thanks everyone!

[shais_mom]

prayers for a local family -
4 teenagers were in a wreck Thursday night and the driver was killed -
she was to graduate tonight (Friday) :(

[cyber-sibes]

Prayers for everyone's requests continue..
Stacey, that is SO sad, :( extra prayers for her family...

[cyber-sibes]

(Wow, no one's posted since I last did in May???)

Please keep my SIL Pauline in your prayers. You may recall that she underwent a liver & kidney transplant last fall. She's had a setback & has already been hospitalized for 3 weeks for an infection. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors, as they just diagnosed lymphoma on the new kidney, too. She'll be undergoing chemo, which has both her transplant team & oncologists pretty nervous about the chemo causing organ rejection issues. A team of specialists & research doctors are all putting their heads together on this one. Her spirits are good, but my brother is pretty shook up. Thank you.

Still keeping everyone in my prayers, too.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

She's sorta Fambly --- otta be an Auntie to the Cyber-Pups, Star, Jack-a-Rooo, an Sherman ...

Kan we get sum HELP, God, fur Mz. Pauleen ... ta fix up her borrowed kidney an
get ridda da infekshin?

An maybe send sum {{{God'sHugs}}} down to Unka Brudder ...
he's gettin shook up wiff allua problems.

THANKS, God!
/s/ the Prayer Pups

[Medusa]

We certainly haven't forgotten about her (and you) and your concern for her. Our prayers will continue w/out ceasing.....

[pitc9]

Pat, Prayers are being sent for your SIL.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm keeping all those who need prayers in mine along with well wishes.

[Catty1]

Prayers that Pauline will pull through and enjoy life again.

I am requesting prayers for my young cousin's second daughter, Zoe. She is a few weeks short of 6 years old, and has just been diagnosed with leukemia.

Mom and Dad, Grandmom, Mom Jennifer, Zoe's dad (not the man she is with now) are all in Victoria on Vancouver Island, where Zoe is undergoing tests. I know child leukemia survival rates have REALLY improved over the years, and I hope Zoe is one of them.

Bone marrow transplant is really painful...I hope they have other options.

Thanks for thinking of this little girl.

[pitc9]

Prayers for Zoe.

6 years old.... :eek: :(

[catfamily]

Catty 1
prayers for Zoe.
MY goodness...how very sad...and her poor parents...and you and your entire family.I will certainly ask God for his help.

[joycenalex]

my moms' friend, pepper, is getting dog to dog blood transfusions. her human, nancy, is also going to be starting chemo soon. would you please keep them in your prayers. thanks, joyce

[Catty1]

Prayers for Pepper and Nancy - and may they heal fully together.

[joycenalex]

thanks candace

[boomersooner]

Please pray for my 12 (soon to be 13) year old son, Marc. His youth group left this morning for a mission trip to Sante Fe, NM. Please pray for their safe journey. Thanks!!!!

[joycenalex]

your boy will have a great time, prayers up!

[boomersooner]

Thank you....I'm proud of him. They are going to be running a Vacation Bible School for one fo the churches out there, as well as performing a program for several churches along the way. I know he will have a good time! Thanks for the prayers!!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thoughts and prayers to everyone from me.

I am afraid I have to ask for more prayers for the 5th surgery on my knee. I go on the 24th. I have another failed replacement, for whatever reason. The doctor will only need to replace the femoral component so it should only be half the recovery time.

I've been out of work and walking with a walker ever since January 2nd. I know PT prayers will help this be the last one I need. I don't know where I've gotten the patience to be confined to the house for so long. Who would ever think that my last surgery would go bad. Thank goodness for my girls, my family, and friends. Where would I be without any of them?

Thanks to everyone in advance. I'll look forward to returning to PT as soon as it's possible.

[davidpizzica]

Thoughts and prayers to everyone from me.

I am afraid I have to ask for more prayers for the 5th surgery on my knee. I go on the 24th. I have another failed replacement, for whatever reason. The doctor will only need to replace the femoral component so it should only be half the recovery time.

I've been out of work and walking with a walker ever since January 2nd. I know PT prayers will help this be the last one I need. I don't know where I've gotten the patience to be confined to the house for so long. Who would ever think that my last surgery would go bad. Thank goodness for my girls, my family, and friends. Where would I be without any of them?

Thanks to everyone in advance. I'll look forward to returning to PT as soon as it's possible.

Oh, Terry! I'll definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers as I know sort of what you're going through. Definite {{{{HUGS}}} coming your way!

[boomersooner]

My mother had a double knee replacement a couple of years ago...when she was 79...I can't imagine her going through it 5 times!! Prayers are with you.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks for the wonderful comments.

I have to say for sure that Pet Talk has kept me sane. What would I have done without this great board and everybody here? Thanks!!:)

[Catty1]

Daisy & Delilah - holy cow, girlfriend, they better get it RIGHT this time!
HUGS to you and wishing you speedy and great healing! :):love:

[joycenalex]

pepper had to be helped to the bridge today. her human, nancy, is very upset. please keep her in your thoughts over the next days, mom says she's starting chemo on tuesday

[Catty1]

OH no...I was so hoping Pepper and Nancy could do this together...

I hope Pepper will be a special guardian angel to help her through...Prayers and best of all luck to Nancy! :love:

[cyber-sibes]

Lots of prayers that this is the last time you have to go through this. I'll be thinking positive thoughts about you tomorrow. :)
Thoughts and prayers to everyone from me.

I am afraid I have to ask for more prayers for the 5th surgery on my knee. I go on the 24th. I have another failed replacement, for whatever reason. The doctor will only need to replace the femoral component so it should only be half the recovery time.

I've been out of work and walking with a walker ever since January 2nd. I know PT prayers will help this be the last one I need. I don't know where I've gotten the patience to be confined to the house for so long. Who would ever think that my last surgery would go bad. Thank goodness for my girls, my family, and friends. Where would I be without any of them?

Thanks to everyone in advance. I'll look forward to returning to PT as soon as it's possible.

Prayers for everyone's requests.

My sympathies and prayers to Nancy. This loss must feel devastating.

RIP Pepper, watch over your mama during her chemo, she needs your angel kissies. :love:

[lizbud]

I would like to join everyone in prayer requests for all who need them.
I don't post much here but do try to keep up prayers when needed. I
would like to ask for prayers & positive thoughts for myself. I will see my
Dr. tomorrow about a health concern that I've been putting off for quite
a while. I'm really worried & don't want to hear bad news. Thanks.

[catfamily]

Lizbud-
Prayers on the way for a Doctor visit with no bad news...just good news!

[Medusa]

I would like to join everyone in prayer requests for all who need them.
I don't post much here but do try to keep up prayers when needed. I
would like to ask for prayers & positive thoughts for myself. I will see my
Dr. tomorrow about a health concern that I've been putting off for quite
a while. I'm really worried & don't want to hear bad news. Thanks.

A special candle burns for you so that all will be well. Please let us know what your dr. had to say. And prayers continue for everyone here on PT and elsewhere who need them. We pray w/out ceasing. :)

[Ginger's Mom]

Prayers being said lizbud for a good doctor's appointment.

[cyber-sibes]

Prayers for you, Liz. May the doctor's news be much better than you expect.:)
And prayers for the requests from everyone else, too.

I'd like to ask if you keep my SIL, Pauline in mind, she's asking for continued prayers. So far the chemo chemicals they are using for the lymphoma haven't caused her body to reject the new liver, which was one of the doctors' biggest concerns. The cancer is not shrinking, but it's not growing either. She still has a long road to go.

[cassiesmom]

I have a big one, but I've seen PT prayers work miracles. My father and my brother had a construction business that has just closed. They owe staggering amounts of money to their creditors, which they definitely do not have. The calls and letters have escalated. The business owns a building which, if it would sell, would provide the funds to settle many of the debts. The real estate market stinks to say the least. So, everyone, could you pray that someone would want to buy the building, and also that my dad (who's 80) is able to stay strong. I would not wish this on anyone.

Thank you all,
Elyse

[catfamily]

cassies mom
wow...this is a very hard fall for your dad and your brother.I hope and pray that the building gets sold quick and for a decent amount of money so to get everyone payed off so not to have bad credit and a bad name for both your dad and your brother.
ya know...there's always someone who needs that certain property type or building type/or even location that will come along soon and say "wow...this is JUST what we wanted"..as far as someone wanting the building...so keep praying and i will too that ,that special person will come along and really want that building.
It happens....and lets pray it will sooner than later.

[boomersooner]

Yes, thank you...My new little great nephew, Tommy, who was born on June 26. He had to go back into the hospital for jaundice. Even though it is a very common condition, I know his parents and my sister and brother in law are all worried. Please pray for Tommy and for his parents and gparents not to worry. Thanks!!!

[catfamily]

boomersooner
prayers on the way for your new great nephew.even though it's common,it's still very scary being a new born.
extra prayers on the way for Tommy to be a healthy baby to go home for good and remain healthy.

[Catty1]

cassiesmom - prayers that the perfect buyer will show up! I suggest you invoke the law of attraction - write or repeat a few times a day: "I am so happy and grateful that a perfect buyer has bought the building, and my dad and brother have paid off all the bills." The thing is - you ask for what you want as if you already have it, and allow yourself to feel how you would feel as if it is actually happening now.

Prayers for boomersooner's little nephew - I hope he will be well and home soon.

lizbud - prayers that everything turns out just fine

[lizbud]

Thanks to all for the prayers & good wishes. Saw the Dr today & they did
blood tests & a CAT scan. Talking with my Dr. has really helped too with
keeping a good attitude. He also referred me to a Neuroligist. My tests will
be all passed on to the new Dr & I'll have a consultation with him next. So
things are moving along.

I want to others here to know I do keep all of the PT family & friends in
my daily thoughts & prayers. Thanks so much.

[Sprinter's_mommy]

Hello all.
I have two chinchillas that I got when I was in college. The one chinchilla I found out had liver disease at only 6 mos. of age. They put him on antibiotics and special food and he perked back up. They normally live for 15-20 years, but recently he's taken a turn for the worse. He has lost weight and lays on his side a lot. I took him to the vet and the vet said his disease may have spread to his kidneys and he may be going through kidney failure. They gave me antibiotics just in case he might be able to bounce back, but he may not. She said he will probably go down hill from here. I just hope he either gets better or doesn't go through any pain and I make the right decisions for the last moments of his life. Just lookin for a prayer from everyone. Thanks for listening.
Nic

[cassiesmom]

I have a big one, but I've seen PT prayers work miracles. My father and my brother had a construction business that has just closed. They owe staggering amounts of money to their creditors, which they definitely do not have. The calls and letters have escalated. The business owns a building which, if it would sell, would provide the funds to settle many of the debts. The real estate market stinks to say the least. So, everyone, could you pray that someone would want to buy the building, and also that my dad (who's 80) is able to stay strong. I would not wish this on anyone.

Thank you all,
Elyse

Update. A potential buyer has an appointment to see the building on Monday. The last "looker" no-showed. I'll keep you posted.

[Kfamr]

My uncle Joel passed on today.

They were supposed to have his triple heart valve replacement surgery on Tuesday. They moved it to Thursday. He had a 50/50 chance of making it.

My poor mother was in tears. It's rare to see her upset like that. She has collected herself because she said he wouldn't want everyone to be upset. He'd want everyone to still celebrate the 4th.

One of the things my mom said was that she wasn't going to be able to say goodbye to him. I really wish I could get her out there somehow. I really really wish. I didn't know my uncle Joel too much, since we're so far away, however, seeing my mom so upset had me in tears as well.

:( :( Rest well, Uncle Joel.....

Today marks one year that my Uncle Joel passed.

I know he's celebrating today by rocking out on his guitar or something. :cool:

[cyber-sibes]

Elyse, Kay, & Sprintersmom, sending prayers your way.

[Karen]

Prayers being said, imagine what the fireworks look like from heaven!

[shais_mom]

The pastor that used to be at my 'home' church when asking for prayers, he would always ask for "UNSPOKEN" requests. What laid unspoken was b/n YOU and GOD. So at this moment I send up an UNSPOKEN request for a friend that is rather urgent in nature. I can't/won't go into details, all I ask is that you PRAY for this issue to be resolved.

[gini]

Prayers are offered for spoken requests and unspoken requests.

May God hear our prayers!

[jennielynn1970]

Hope all is ok Staci. Will definitely pray for your issue to be resolved shortly!

(((Hugs))) to you!

[Medusa]

My PT friends are always included in all my prayers, spoken and unspoken, today and always. You all are my family. :)

[shais_mom]

The pastor that used to be at my 'home' church when asking for prayers, he would always ask for "UNSPOKEN" requests. What laid unspoken was b/n YOU and GOD. So at this moment I send up an UNSPOKEN request for a friend that is rather urgent in nature. I can't/won't go into details, all I ask is that you PRAY for this issue to be resolved.

GOD has heard this prayer and it has been resolved.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! :D

[gini]

What a lovely way to start out Monday, hearing that a prayer has been answered and the issue resolved.

[catfamily]

I am so very happy that this Prayer has been answered :)
God Bless :love:

[Cinder & Smoke]

GOD has heard this prayer and it has been resolved.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! :D

NOW the Prayee needs some prayers to help pay off all the WILD Promises
made to "fix" the First problem.
:rolleyes:

[Kfamr]

I feel bad for taking up more room in this thread, but can I ask for a few more thoughts for my Papa & family?


Papa finally came home again about 2 weeks ago. So far, so good.. but it's draining my Memaw.

We're now trying to get all of the adults in our family down here (around 12 of us) to take a few hours out of their lives to go help my grandmother, spend time with her and Papa, etc.

I've given up my Sundays, Sunday nights, and Mondays in which I will be going over there and spending the night, helping around the house, grooming the dogs, cooking, playing games with my grandma, etc.


Please just keep us all in your thoughts and hope that the rest of the "adults" cooperate (so far, a few have acted like their usual selfish selves.) :mad:

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thoughts and prayers going out to everybody that needs them.

Kay, you don't ever have to feel bad. My sincere thoughts and prayers going out to you and all your family. This has been so trying for all of you.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[catfamily]

It's never to much to ask for prayers...the great thing here is that you have a very close family,which a lot never have,your very fortunate in that respect.
Having a close family makes it that much easier for all to help as best as everyone can.
prayers to you all.
And prayers to our world.

[RedHedd]

PT prayers always work. I'm having carpal tunnel surgery this morning @ 9:00 a.m. PDT. A few extra prayers for a speedy and pain-free recovery. Thanks!

[Medusa]

You got it! :)

[catfamily]

Prayers for a complete success on your surgery.
God Bless :)

[Catty1]

Glad to hear the situation is resolved, Staci! :)

Kay, I hope your Papa and Memaw are ok - how wonderful that you and your family can pull together for them. I hope sharing the load makes it easier on everyone.

RedHedd...I hope all went well! Does your doctor recommend a lot of Mitzi-Scritchy therapy afterwards? I hope you are as pain free as possible, and get well soon.

Prayers to all who need them.

[RedHedd]

Mitzi's getting scritches and anything else she wants - given with my left hand. I'm actually very pain free (right now). Took pain meds yesterday because I don't like to suffer, but never had any really awful pain. It's sore, but I can live with that. Learning to do a lot with my left hand! :)

[gini]

Prayers are being offered for all Pet Talkers and their families that need them.

ReddHead - I hope you heal quickly and can stop being a lefty!:D:love:

[RICHARD]

Looking for some good vibes out here.

Mom's gone to the hospital because she's been sick for a while.
Really appreciate it!


Thanks everyone!:)

[Catty1]

Prayers for your mom, Richard.

I hope it's something that a good purr session with Ed can cure! ;)

Hope all is well and very treatable.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Looking for some good vibes out here.

Mom's gone to the hospital because she's been sick for a while.
Really appreciate it!

:(

Huge Pet Talk {{{Purrayers}}} are on the way for "MOM".

Tell Mom that she's got the whole Tribe of Pet Talkers sending Good Vibes her way ...
She otta be feelin better already. :love: ;)

Are you going to load up Mr. Ed and haul him in for a visit with GrandMom?

Idea!
Check at the Hospital to see if they have E-Cards or any other E-mail services for patients.

Give Mom a big {{{Hug}}} :love: from all of us.

[Medusa]

You got it, Richard. Prayers going up right now and plenty of good vibes, too....:)

[anna_66]

Prayers to everyone who needs it.

[gini]

Richard, you can be sure that you have my prayers and all my good thoughts for a speedy recovery for your Mom.

You have shared many loving stories about her and I know how very special she is to all of your family.:love::love:

[jennielynn1970]

Thoughts and prayers going out for your mom, Richard. Hope she'll be better and out of the hospital soon!

[Daisy and Delilah]

I would like to send out more prayers to all that need them. Everyone is in my thoughts as well.

[slick]

Richard, you most definitely have my prayers and you've seen the power of PT prayers. They work miracles and I have no doubt that your Mom will soon be back home with the Edster keeping warm by the fireplace.

I will say additional prayers for everyone else who needs them.

[joycenalex]

prayers for the mom, sons and all of our friends who need them. blessed be, amen

[Glacier]

Could you add my friends Cathy and Al to your prayer lists? Their son passed away a few days ago, just shy of his 12th birthday. While it was by no means a suprise, they had been told when he was born that he would not live more than a few days, it still devastating.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(




Could you add my friends Cathy and Al to your prayer lists?
Their son passed away a few days ago, just shy of his 12th birthday.

Prayers said for Cathy, Al, and their Son.

May be a good time to present a Memorial Bead.

[jennielynn1970]

Oh my gosh... Your friend Cathy and Al will definitely be in my prayers, Tamara. How tragic to lose a child so young!

[Catty1]

Huge prayers for Cathy and Al.

When my sister died, it was also from a gradual chronic illness...I had someone say that at least we had time to get used to the idea. She meant well.

Suddenly or after a long time, there is NO good way to lose someone you love - especially a child.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Catty1]

At my church, there is a retired priest named Vic who does care ministry in his own church, and fills in for Greg, our regular fellow.

Greg is on holidays, and we are enjoying Vic's rational and warm presence, which is so akin to Greg's.

Today he told us he had been diagnosed with "indolent leukemia". He's been on chemo pills for two weeks and is SO grateful there are no side effects. Since he is in his early 70's, his doc said he would likely die with it, but not OF it.

He has been exhausted since the end of April, when he first started going for tests, etc.

Prayers that he regains some energy and feels better, and that the disease is managed successfully, if not outright cured.

Thank you.

[Louie and me]

I know I don't post often but this week I could really use some wonderful PT prayers and positive thinking. Sixteen years ago at age 45 my DH had a heart attacked and quadruple bypass surgery. He has had to have a few stents put in since then but has generally been in good health.
A week or so back, he had a stress test and the results were not good at all. He has to go for an angiogram on Wednesday. He has been told in the past that he is not a candidate for redo bypasses, so unless things have changed I don't know what they will be able to do for him.
We have been married for 39 years in September and he is my best friend. I have no family in Canada so this is really hard.
Please pray that things are not as bad as they seem and there is a treatment available for him.

[Medusa]

I will see him as well. Keep the faythe. :)

[davidpizzica]

I know I don't post often but this week I could really use some wonderful PT prayers and positive thinking. Sixteen years ago at age 45 my DH had a heart attacked and quadruple bypass surgery. He has had to have a few stents put in since then but has generally been in good health.
A week or so back, he had a stress test and the results were not good at all. He has to go for an angiogram on Wednesday. He has been told in the past that he is not a candidate for redo bypasses, so unless things have changed I don't know what they will be able to do for him.
We have been married for 39 years in September and he is my best friend. I have no family in Canada so this is really hard.
Please pray that things are not as bad as they seem and there is a treatment available for him.

My prayers are coming for your husband and for you from Pittsburgh. In about two weeks I'll also be undergoing angioplasty to see if I have blockage since I also have Atrial fibrillation and a weak heart muscle. I pray that both of us have good reports.

[Catty1]

Prayers for your husband and his heart situation. These days, I would hope there are some good options.

Prayers for you, David, that things turn out well.

Prayers for all who need them.

[Louie and me]

Thank you for your encouragement. I will be doing a lot of praying on Wednesday and will include all my PTers in my prayers.
David - I can't say I know how you feel but I have travelled that road with Ben (my DH) so my thoughts will be with you.

[K9soul]

I'm asking for prayers for my grandma today. She just lost her husband (my step-grandfather) a couple hours ago when he his heart stopped in the hospital after a surgery for colon cancer. She has been with him for 30 years and is alone and completely devastated. My mom is trying to get to her as soon as she can but if anyone here could just send up a prayer to help her find strength to cope while she is all alone until family can get there, it would mean a lot to us. I just got off the phone with her and it broke my heart to hear her so bereft. I feel so incredibly helpless and all I can do is ask for prayers for her.

Thank you.

[Catty1]

Prayers for your grandma - and for you and your mom.

Hugs to all of you - may you find some comfort in each other.:love:

[K9soul]

It just keeps hitting me and sinking in more and more, and I feel like I should say more about him. His name was Norm and he has been a part of my life since I was about 7 years old. He had his problems but he was a very kind and big-hearted man and he loved doing things for people. He was so talented with building and wood work. I remember he made me a miniature stable for my Breyer horses, that I still have. He liked to make little wood animal figurines and paint them. He was just as talented at making big things as those smaller things. He had built workshops, chicken coops, even made an insert for the truck bed to make it a mini camper type thing with carpeting, two carpeted benches on either side with a middle insert that fit between to make a bed.

He took me fishing, drove us on Tablerock Lake in his boat. He even would go swimming in the lake with me, let me ride on his tractor mower with his homemade little trailer to haul firewood and various things. We even went bike riding together. He designed and built the deck on our house where I spent most of my growing up years. He loved to laugh and tease and joke. He would sit and socialize with anyone.

Grandma loved him so much. I keep hearing her tearful voice as she said she cannot imagine life without him there. I just hope she can find some peace and strength. He would want that for her too.

[Louie and me]

I'm praying that your Grandma and you and your family will be eventually able to find some peace thinking of all the wonderful times they shared over the last thirty years.

[jennielynn1970]

My thoughts and prayers are going out to all of you. ((((HUGS))))

[RICHARD]

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

[jennielynn1970]

I just got a phone call from my mom. I was out for 45 minutes today and missed an earlier phone call (I've ignored my answering machine because it's just bill collectors :o).

My dad is in the hospital with either a pulmonary embolism or lung cancer. He's had 3 separate bypass surgeries before, and facial reconstruction and surgery for skin cancer last year on top of all of this. Now they said there is a clotting issue... :(

I'm worried because they had him on Prednisone for a long time, then took him off of that and put him on something else, and he also gets that once a week(I think it's every week) shot for his arthritis, and it has all kinds of side effects.

Please keep him in your thoughts. He's been a hard working farmer all his life, and has gone through so much between heart problems and cancer, this is just really scary right now.

[Medusa]

I just got a phone call from my mom. I was out for 45 minutes today and missed an earlier phone call (I've ignored my answering machine because it's just bill collectors :o).

My dad is in the hospital with either a pulmonary embolism or lung cancer. He's had 3 separate bypass surgeries before, and facial reconstruction and surgery for skin cancer last year on top of all of this. Now they said there is a clotting issue... :(

I'm worried because they had him on Prednisone for a long time, then took him off of that and put him on something else, and he also gets that once a week(I think it's every week) shot for his arthritis, and it has all kinds of side effects.

Please keep him in your thoughts. He's been a hard working farmer all his life, and has gone through so much between heart problems and cancer, this is just really scary right now.

Prayers for your dad and for you, Jenn, are going up right now. Keep the faythe.

[Catty1]

Jenn - just saw this. PRAYERS for your dad; I hope he recovers, and can enjoy life again. He has won against some long odds...praying he does this same here.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[ilovemypup]

Some prayer/best wishes/ good vibes for me please...

I feel almost, selfish asking for them...because I pretty much brought this onto myself.
I'm going to the the doctors soon(they keep changing my appt's, so Thursday or...)...I am really worried as I have been kinda bad, and all I am hoping is that I don't need surgery or to go into the hospital. I really really hope..

Thanks PT :love:

[cassiesmom]

Prayers for Jennlibrarian and dad and for iluvmypup.

I have a praise. My cousin has been receiving chemotherapy treatments for cancer. She has had 2 of 6 and the tumor has already come down in size by almost half. :) The chemotherapy leaves her really wiped out, though:(

[cassiesmom]

I have a big one, but I've seen PT prayers work miracles. My father and my brother had a construction business that has just closed. They owe staggering amounts of money to their creditors, which they definitely do not have. The calls and letters have escalated. The business owns a building which, if it would sell, would provide the funds to settle many of the debts. The real estate market stinks to say the least. So, everyone, could you pray that someone would want to buy the building, and also that my dad (who's 80) is able to stay strong. I would not wish this on anyone.

Thank you all,
Elyse

Update. A potential buyer has an appointment to see the building on Monday. The last "looker" no-showed. I'll keep you posted.

Update... The July 7 buyer was not interested. Building is still on the market along with 5 others in a three block radius. :(

[Emeraldgreen]

I just got a phone call from my mom. I was out for 45 minutes today and missed an earlier phone call (I've ignored my answering machine because it's just bill collectors :o).

My dad is in the hospital with either a pulmonary embolism or lung cancer. He's had 3 separate bypass surgeries before, and facial reconstruction and surgery for skin cancer last year on top of all of this. Now they said there is a clotting issue... :(

I'm worried because they had him on Prednisone for a long time, then took him off of that and put him on something else, and he also gets that once a week(I think it's every week) shot for his arthritis, and it has all kinds of side effects.

Please keep him in your thoughts. He's been a hard working farmer all his life, and has gone through so much between heart problems and cancer, this is just really scary right now.


Oh my gosh Jenn, this is the first time I've ever opened this thread and I saw your post! I'm praying that your father will be well. He has been through so much, it isn't fair. My prayers and positive thoughts are going out to you and your dad right now. :love:

[jennielynn1970]

Update... The July 7 buyer was not interested. Building is still on the market along with 5 others in a three block radius. :(

So sorry to hear this Elyse. I hope they can sell it soon and pay off those debts. That's horrible for your dad to go through at his age! The market for sellers has really stunk lately.

Prayers on the way...

[jennielynn1970]

Talked to my mom and my dad today. The doctor did find clots that had traveled to his lungs, and he's now on heparin. They said he's got some kind of clotting issue. The doctor also said that they've found he has Deep Vein Thrombosis in both legs. This is not good news. I'm not sure what they are going to do for this, in the long run. Dad seems in good spirits though, so that's good.

He should be home on Saturday, so hopefully we'll know more before then.

[Catty1]

Jenn, thank goodness they got your dad on some Heparin. Hopefully they can find out what is actually causing this, but if not, blood thinners might do the job of dissolving them.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[cyber-sibes]

Continually remembering your requests...

adding a request for prayer for my SIL Pauline. She has taken a turn for the worse, & doctors have advised my brother to start notifying next of kin. Please pray that her son is able to get there asap. He has quite a long distance to drive. My brother is there by her side, and I went up & spent a couple hours with him -wasn't able to see her this time. (she had a kidney & liver transplant last fall, and after 6 mos, her new kidney developed cancer. It's all been downhill ever since.)
This is so sad, they are such a tight-knit family, and she's only in her early 50's.

Thank you, Pat & JoJoe

[cassiesmom]

Continually remembering your requests...

adding a request for prayer for my SIL Pauline. She has taken a turn for the worse, & doctors have advised my brother to start notifying next of kin. Please pray that her son is able to get there asap. He has quite a long distance to drive. My brother is there by her side, and I went up & spent a couple hours with him -wasn't able to see her this time. (she had a kidney & liver transplant last fall, and after 6 mos, her new kidney developed cancer. It's all been downhill ever since.)
This is so sad, they are such a tight-knit family, and she's only in her early 50's.

Thank you, Pat & JoJoe

Praying that Pauline's son will have a safe and fast trip. Praying for comfort for Pauline's family, Pat and JoJoe.

[Medusa]

Continually remembering your requests...

adding a request for prayer for my SIL Pauline. She has taken a turn for the worse, & doctors have advised my brother to start notifying next of kin. Please pray that her son is able to get there asap. He has quite a long distance to drive. My brother is there by her side, and I went up & spent a couple hours with him -wasn't able to see her this time. (she had a kidney & liver transplant last fall, and after 6 mos, her new kidney developed cancer. It's all been downhill ever since.)
This is so sad, they are such a tight-knit family, and she's only in her early 50's.

Thank you, Pat & JoJoe

This is so terribly sad and I'm so terribly sorry. Of course, prayers are going up right now for you and all concerned and especially for Pauline and that her son will make it home on time. Peace to you all.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Pauline, and for her family.

I hope she is comfortable and pain-free, and can hear and see those who are with her.


Prayers for all who need them.

[jennielynn1970]

How sad for your brother and his family, Pat. I'll be keeping them in my thoughts and prayers.

[Cataholic]

Please pray for two guys on my street: Bobby and Chris. Both have just gone through such a horrible ordeal with their pets. :(

[Karen]

They'll be in our prayers.

[RobiLee]

My furkids and I need lots of prayers and positive thoughts.

[Catty1]

Robin, I was beginning to wonder where you had gone!

Many, many prayers and good thoughts for you and the furkids.:love:

[catfamily]

Prayers for everyone that I've missed lately.
I'm learning more with my new Bible I got.I got the easiest one to read and still it's a lot memory that I already can't do...but hey,I am trying...just never read the whole Bible before growing up.
Always seemed to difficult to read.

I've been very busy with this house we moved in plus my back is soooo bad.
And of course I need to be with my cats more than be on the computer or I won't have happy cats:rolleyes:
Please be well everyone...my thoughts are with you all.

[Daisy and Delilah]

My thoughts and prayers are going out to all that need them.:)

[cassiesmom]

My mom had a (repeat) right total knee replacement on Wednesday. She had both knees done in 2004 and the right one got infected, and because of that, the hardware was twisted in the joint causing a lot of pain. She had a difficult morning yesterday because of the anesthetics, but yesterday afternoon/evening went better. I'm thankful that the surgery is over, her knee has been properly put back together :) and we go forward from here.

[gini]

Prayers are being offered for everyone who needs them.

[Cinder & Smoke]

My furkids and I need lots of prayers and positive thoughts.

We can do both ... Pray and Think Pawsitive.

DONE!

;)

[K9soul]

Thinking and praying for you, Robin. I hope to catch you on IM soon, my work hours have been very irregular.

Sending prayers and thoughts to all those in need.

I'd also like to thank everyone for the prayers for my grandma after losing her soulmate. She is a strong lady and is hanging in there.

[ramanth]

Prayers for everyone that needs them!!

Prayers requested for my grandma. She had skin cancer removed from her nose and back. She'll be going in for more chemotherapy tomorrow.

[Kater]

Hi PT! *waves*

I am sending out prayers to those that need them. The list is rather long these days...:(

I'd also like to ask for good thoughts for Kirk next week. He is flying from Honolulu to Denver on an overnight flight that leaves Thursday, August 14th. I am honestly petrified, but am trying to focus my energies on preparing my place for him (need dog gates, fence repair, foodies, etc.). I pick him up early on Friday. I'm hoping he'll be in one piece and not too traumatized! I will try to update you all on Friday and post pictures when I can.

Much Mahalos! :love:

[Louie and me]

Just an update and a second request please for my DH.
His angiogram showed that his cardiac disease is progressing and he has three new blockages. The good news if you can call it that is a doctor has accepted his case and DH will undergo angioplasty on Thursday. Prayers and positive thoughts again would be really appreciated.
All those going through difficult times will be especially remembered in my prayers on Thursday.

[cyber-sibes]

Sending prayers & :love: to everyone for their requests. Please keep my SIL Pauline on your prayer list, too. She gave permission for a very high-risk course of treatment, which they began on Friday. This is the absolute last option available, so we are all praying it works.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Please keep my SIL Pauline on your prayer list, too.

Hi God ~

Hope it's YOU werkin on Miz Pauline's case.

We're joinin up wiffa Cyber-Sibes to Pray fur a good outcome wiffa New Treatment.
And askin You to wrap up sum {{{God'sHugs}}} to send to Miz Pauline
and allua Fambly.

THANKS, God!
/s/ the Prayer Pups

[davidpizzica]

Louie and me, prayers definitely go out to your husband. Last week I had a heart catheterization done (I have atrial fibrillation) and luckily they didn't find any blockages, but they could have found some. So I know pretty much what he's going through and my thoughts go out to him.

[Glacier]

Could you add my nephew Spencer to your prayers? Spencer has been a little under the weather lately. So his doc ordered some tests, thinking he had mono, a relatively common ailment among 15 year old boys. Unfortunately, that's not the problem. Spencer has his first biopsy at the Cross Cancer Centre tomorrow. We don't know yet what exactly is wrong, but it's never a good sign to have tests on Thursday and on Monday be told to check in the next morning for at least a week in hospital.

[Catty1]

cyber-sides, what a gutsy lady Pauline is! I hope with all my heart that this treatment does something for her.

She's not giving up - and that kind of attitude can carry her clear through.

Tamara - Spencer at 15! He should be out blading and boarding and being a teen! I truly hope that whatever is found is a) NOT cancer, and b) VERY treatable whatever it is.

Prayers to all that need them! :love:

[Cinder & Smoke]

Could you add my nephew Spencer to your prayers?

Spencer has his first biopsy at the Cross Cancer Centre tomorrow.
... be told to check in the next morning for at least a week in hospital.

:(
Poor Spencer! :(

Prayers sent ... more to follow.

Check with the Hospital - see if they have E-card or E-mail deliveries to the patients.
We Pet Talkers could run their printer out of ink on the first day!

;)

[Glacier]

Spencer was diagnosed today with Hodgkins Lymphoma, likely stage 2. They are starting his first round of chemo and radiation tomorrow. I don't know the details of his treatment, but I think he'll get several courses of chemo, each seperated by a few weeks.

If you're gonna get cancer, this is apparently a pretty good one to have. The odds of remission are between 80-90% for cases caught early and treated aggressively. Spencer is in a very good treatment facility. He's young and strong. As terrifying as the "C" word is, his odds are pretty positive.

Times like this are the only time I hate living up here. I'm going to have to find a way to make a trip back there soon.

[Twisterdog]

I don't even know where to start. This has been the worst year of my life.

My dad passed away in February. I miss him so much. Apparently, he was the glue that held our family together, because everything has just fallen apart.

My sister and brother-in-law are getting a divorce, after 30 years of marriage. She is having an affair. My niece and her husband are getting a divorce, after 12 years of marriage. Her three kids are just lost. She and her new boyfriend have this on-again/off-again mess, and she just found out she is pregnant. She is 38.

My step-kids are seriously the most horrible children I have ever met. Not kidding. Every single day it's a new issue. My husband thinks they are perfect little angels who can do absolutely no wrong ... they get thrown in jail, they abuse prescription drugs, they do meth. But nonetheless, they are the golden children. My husband and I pretty much hate each other these days, we can't go an hour, let alone a day, without a fight. There's no way this marriage is going to last. I'm just over it.

My son, who has been in trouble with the law for two years now due to a huge problem with smoking marijuana, is once again screwing up, two months after getting home after eight months in a juvenile facility. Today he wrecked his new car, he's had it for two weeks. My husband is pretty much gleeful about this, because it wasn't one of his little angels that did it, and he didn't want my son to get the car in the first place.

I will NEVER ask, "What next?" or "Could it get worse?" because I think the Powers That Be seem only too glad to show you exactly how much worse it could get if you do. I KNOW it could be FAR worse. But, dang ... it all starts to pile up after a while. I don't know what to do.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Spencer was diagnosed today with Hodgkins Lymphoma, likely stage 2.

If you're gonna get cancer, this is apparently a pretty good one to have. The odds of remission are between 80-90% ...

I'm going to have to find a way to make a trip back there soon.

Where is "there"?

And how is Spencer related to you? Is he a Your side or Stuart's side nephew?

Can you check to see if the Hospital does distribute E-cards or E-mails to the patients?
'Have mail - Will send!'

[catfamily]

Poor Spencer...I hope he gets better sooner than later.
And i hope you get there to see him soon.

[Medusa]

Spencer was diagnosed today with Hodgkins Lymphoma, likely stage 2. They are starting his first round of chemo and radiation tomorrow. I don't know the details of his treatment, but I think he'll get several courses of chemo, each seperated by a few weeks.

If you're gonna get cancer, this is apparently a pretty good one to have. The odds of remission are between 80-90% for cases caught early and treated aggressively. Spencer is in a very good treatment facility. He's young and strong. As terrifying as the "C" word is, his odds are pretty positive.

Times like this are the only time I hate living up here. I'm going to have to find a way to make a trip back there soon.

The help that I can offer is the help that I offer everyone and that's prayer and plenty of it. You sound like a positive person and your attitude seems right on track and that's half the battle, as I'm sure you know. We'll send up prayers for Spencer and you that all will go well w/his treatment and I see him well! :)

[Medusa]

I don't even know where to start. This has been the worst year of my life.

My dad passed away in February. I miss him so much. Apparently, he was the glue that held our family together, because everything has just fallen apart.

My sister and brother-in-law are getting a divorce, after 30 years of marriage. She is having an affair. My niece and her husband are getting a divorce, after 12 years of marriage. Her three kids are just lost. She and her new boyfriend have this on-again/off-again mess, and she just found out she is pregnant. She is 38.

My step-kids are seriously the most horrible children I have ever met. Not kidding. Every single day it's a new issue. My husband thinks they are perfect little angels who can do absolutely no wrong ... they get thrown in jail, they abuse prescription drugs, they do meth. But nonetheless, they are the golden children. My husband and I pretty much hate each other these days, we can't go an hour, let alone a day, without a fight. There's no way this marriage is going to last. I'm just over it.

My son, who has been in trouble with the law for two years now due to a huge problem with smoking marijuana, is once again screwing up, two months after getting home after eight months in a juvenile facility. Today he wrecked his new car, he's had it for two weeks. My husband is pretty much gleeful about this, because it wasn't one of his little angels that did it, and he didn't want my son to get the car in the first place.

I will NEVER ask, "What next?" or "Could it get worse?" because I think the Powers That Be seem only too glad to show you exactly how much worse it could get if you do. I KNOW it could be FAR worse. But, dang ... it all starts to pile up after a while. I don't know what to do.

Wow, you have had a year, haven't ya? I doubt that anything I say will make a difference since I haven't walked in your shoes. Kids grow up, move out and our lives change when that happens, so if you can hold on until then, perhaps things will improve. In the meantime, I'll definitely send up prayers for this emotionally exhausted mom and her family. Keep the faythe. :)

[K9soul]

Spencer is in my prayers, and everyone enduring hardship and suffering. Twisterdog, I am so sorry to see the incredible stress and angst you are going through. I pray for strength and a way to find peace for you.

[Glacier]

Where is "there"?

And how is Spencer related to you? Is he a Your side or Stuart's side nephew?

Can you check to see if the Hospital does distribute E-cards or E-mails to the patients?
'Have mail - Will send!'


There is Saskatchewan, where I was raised and my entire family still lives.

Spencer is my nephew, youngest son of my oldest brother, one my 9 nieces/nephews. Stuart is an only child so no nephews/nieces on his side.

I can't find anything on-line about the hosptial email. I'll ask my SIL next time I talk to her.

[gini]

Glacier, you have my prayers for your nephew - I am sure everyone is a wreck about this. I do know that after aggressive treatment - a dear friend has been cancer free from Hodgkins Lymphoma for years and years.
And he is young which is on his side. Just the same, you wonder why, oh why, does this young man have to have this disease.

Twisterdog, let's set up a Pet Talk HOWL of prayers for you and your family. Just take it moment by moment..........don't look back, don't look forward. Most of all, take good care of yourself - you are important!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

"There" is Saskatchewan,
where I was raised and my entire family still lives.

Spencer is my nephew, youngest son of my oldest brother,
one my 9 nieces/nephews.

Stuart is an only child so no nephews/nieces on his side.

:o
I tought it was just you and a Sister with 3 ?? Nieces ...
Didn't know that Mom & Dad were raising an Army.

How's young Mr. Spencer adjusting to the treatment?
Be sure to tell him that there are a Whole Lotta Folks & Furries all over the World
that are praying for his speedy recovery!

[cassiesmom]

Glacier, you have my prayers for your nephew - I am sure everyone is a wreck about this. I do know that after aggressive treatment - a dear friend has been cancer free from Hodgkins Lymphoma for years and years.
And he is young which is on his side. Just the same, you wonder why, oh why, does this young man have to have this disease.

Twisterdog, let's set up a Pet Talk HOWL of prayers for you and your family. Just take it moment by moment..........don't look back, don't look forward. Most of all, take good care of yourself - you are important!!

Glacier -- mine too. Twisterdog, add a MEOW of prayers to the howls. I also have good news, my mom came through the knee surgery much better than the last time (October 2004) and is walking a little better every day.

[Glacier]

:o
I tought it was just you and a Sister with 3 ?? Nieces ...
Didn't know that Mom & Dad were raising an Army.



There are four of us. My brothers are technically my half brothers. We have different mothers, but my Dad always had custody of his boys and my mother raised them as her own. My siblings have three children each--I have five nieces ranging from 21 to 5 years old and four nephews who are between 19 and 8 years old.

[Cinder & Smoke]

There are four of us.

My siblings have three children each --
I have five nieces and four nephews :)

WOW! :cool:
THAT's quite a Collection of Relatives!

How come you're not overrun with Nieces & Nephews during the summer?
I used to LOVE visiting an Aunt & Uncle & Cousins at their rural home beside
one of the New York Finger Lakes. GREAT way to spend a summer!

And how's the real / original purpose of this exchange ~ Spencer ??

Sure hope he's Feeling Better and making progress.
;)

[Ginger's Mom]

I must admit that I do not get over to this thread often. Glacier and Twisterdog, they are both very serious and burdensome issues to deal with. I will add both of you and your families to my prayers.

[Daisy and Delilah]

My thoughts and prayers are going out to Spencer and family and Twisterdog. My goodness, I'm so sorry to hear this news in both situations.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[krazyaboutkatz]

My thoughts and prayers are going out to everyone who needs them. Please take care everyone. ((((HUGS))))

[Kater]

Kirk arrived safely in Denver this morning...he seems to be only mildly traumatized hehe. Thanks for your prayers! Mine are going out to all those still needing them!! :love:

[NoahsMommy]

Awww, I'm so glad Kirk landed safely and is where he belongs, with you at his side. Yay for Kate and Kirk! (((((hugs)))))

Glacier, Spencer and the entire "Glacier Family"...
You are all in our prayers - and that's A LOT of prayers!! ;) The "C word" is such a scary word and little Spence sure was blessed to have the easily treated kind. Such wonderful news!!!!
The "Glacier Family" will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
:love:, Kelly, Noah, Basie, Phoebe & Micah

Twisterdog...
You sure have a heck of a lot to handle. If advice is what you seek, mine would be to, like Gini said, take it a step at a time. You cannot help anyone if you are too upset/sick/annoyed yourself. You'll need to put yourself first enough to help others. The ones you help? The children...the adults are who put the innocent children into all this for their own selfish desires. I think that if I were a child in any of the situations you described, I'd want to know that there was SOMEONE I could count on. I would have your nieces/nephews/children over for the day and instill into their heads and hearts that "NO MATTER WHAT" you will be there for them. No matter what...and mean it too. It sounds like your family has been running amok for a while...and it seems they knew their goingson were wrong, because they waited for your father to pass (I'm so sorry :( ((((((((Twisterdog)))))))) :( ) to let everything fall apart like this. Your husband needs to grow the heck up. Any person, any "MAN" that chooses one child over another, ESPECIALLY when he knows the sitation, and makes said child aware he/she is second choice to another...is not in any way a MAN! (a child doesn't have to be told he's second to another, he knows...trust me)
You and your family will be in my prayers as well. You have a ton to deal with, but remember, God only gives us what He knows we can handle. Do you see ALL that God has entrusted you with? Do you see all that He knows you are very capable of handling - with His help...
:love: & Hugs,
Kelly, Noah, Basie, Phoebe & Micah

[caseysmom]

Glacier, it is true hodgkins lymphoma is one of the most treatable cancers, I lost a friend to non-hodgkins so I did quite a bit of research on both types. Spencer will be in my prayers.

Twisterdog I am so sorry I thought my teen stresses were bad but it looks like you have me beat but it is true, they will grow and move on (hopefully:rolleyes:)

[sparks19]

I am here asking for prayers for my aunt (through marriage) and her children.

My Uncle passed away last Saturday at 53 years old.

this was TOTALLY unexpected. He just had a physical two weeks before and everything checked out great. He just came back from his daily bike ride and went upstairs to get changed. he had been up there a while so Aunt Chris asked Kolton (the youngest of the children) to go upstairs and ask him if he could drive the oldest child Katelyn to work. When he went up My uncle was laying in an odd position and was unresponsive so Kolton got his mom. My uncle had had a heart attack and died instantly.

he was only 53 years old and has 4 children ages 12-20. they had all the memorial services and burial this week. Now they have to go back to their lives and try to live a normal exsistence without their father/husband.

They had an autopsy done to try to figure out what caused the heart attack. turns out he had an enlarged heart and this is a common thing with people who are at one time overweight and then lose weight and get back down to a healthy weight. He was overweight for quite a few years and then decided that since he had 4 children he really needed to start taking better care of himself. but apparently when you lose weight it takes time for your heart to go back to normal size since it doesn't need to provide the extra power any longer. This is not something they normally test for so it went by unnoticed in his physical.

This is such a shock to all of us.

so if you could spare some prayers for all of us... ESPECIALLY his wife and 4 children that would be greatly appreciated. it's going to be very hard for them to move on from this.

[Medusa]

I am here asking for prayers for my aunt (through marriage) and her children.

My Uncle passed away last Saturday at 53 years old.

this was TOTALLY unexpected. He just had a physical two weeks before and everything checked out great. He just came back from his daily bike ride and went upstairs to get changed. he had been up there a while so Aunt Chris asked Kolton (the youngest of the children) to go upstairs and ask him if he could drive the oldest child Katelyn to work. When he went up My uncle was laying in an odd position and was unresponsive so Kolton got his mom. My uncle had had a heart attack and died instantly.

he was only 53 years old and has 4 children ages 12-20. they had all the memorial services and burial this week. Now they have to go back to their lives and try to live a normal exsistence without their father/husband.

They had an autopsy done to try to figure out what caused the heart attack. turns out he had an enlarged heart and this is a common thing with people who are at one time overweight and then lose weight and get back down to a healthy weight. He was overweight for quite a few years and then decided that since he had 4 children he really needed to start taking better care of himself. but apparently when you lose weight it takes time for your heart to go back to normal size since it doesn't need to provide the extra power any longer. This is not something they normally test for so it went by unnoticed in his physical.

This is such a shock to all of us.

so if you could spare some prayers for all of us... ESPECIALLY his wife and 4 children that would be greatly appreciated. it's going to be very hard for them to move on from this.

How tragic! Sometimes death is a relief when a person suffers for a long time but this was unexpected and left everyone in shock and grief, I'm sure. Prayers of love and compassion are on their way......

[Catty1]

OH no - too sudden, young and awful. You and your cousins are in my prayers.

I didn't know that about an enlarged heart - I guess that is why they say to check with your doc before starting a fitness regime, but heck, I wonder if the docs would even know to mention this? :(


{{{{hugs}}}} to you and the family.

[Kfamr]

Sneaking in here again...

Memaw/Grandma is now in the ER. They admitted her today because she was having bad chest pains, bad headaches, and dizziness. Thoughts/prayers are well appreciated. Thanks. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Memaw/Grandma is now in the ER.
Thoughts/prayers are well appreciated. Thanks. :)

OK ... we be Thinkin Good Thoughts - and - Prayin for GranMom ...

What's the latest on GranPAW?
Hope he's improving and Feelin Better.

Give 'em BOTH some Pet Talk {{{HUGS}}}!

;)

[Kfamr]

OK ... we be Thinkin Good Thoughts - and - Prayin for GranMom ...

What's the latest on GranPAW?
Hope he's improving and Feelin Better.

Give 'em BOTH some Pet Talk {{{HUGS}}}!

;)


Thanks for asking about grandpa. :)

Papa is doing as best as expected - he was diagnosed with leukemia at the beginning of this month. They currently have him in another nursing home. He likes it better there as it's a lot easier for him and a lot less stressful for my grandmother. I'm not sure if they've started treatments or what not for the leukemia.

I feel bad about it, but I try not to ask for updates about him too often. I really worry about losing him. I cry about him all the time. The less I know, the less I worry, I guess. I hope that doesn't sound too bad.

[caseysmom]

Sneaking in here again...

Memaw/Grandma is now in the ER. They admitted her today because she was having bad chest pains, bad headaches, and dizziness. Thoughts/prayers are well appreciated. Thanks. :)

Your Grandma will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Papa is doing as best as expected ...

I feel bad about it, but I try not to ask for updates about him too often.
I really worry about losing him. I cry about him all the time.
The less I know, the less I worry, I guess ...

I can understand your position; but you need to appreciate HIS point of view ...

How would YOU like to be 'locked up' with a bunch of 'strangers' taking care of you
every day, and never knowing WHEN a familiar Family Face will show up?

It may be mentally challenging for you, but if you really :love: the GrandFolks - you'll
make it a habit to Visit Often - with a big :) on your face.

You CAN do it ... and the GrandFolks will know you cared - even if the can't SAY so.

(Take 'em some Home-Cooked Goodies)
:D
And drag a few DAWGs along for show & tell! ;)

[sparks19]

Prayers to all who are asking.

Kfamr, prayers to both of your grandparents.

Thank you guys for the prayers for my family. I also did not know about the enlarged heart thing but that is definitely something I am going to take more seriously in the future when starting an exercise routine etc.

[Catty1]

Kay, huge prayers for you and your grandparents. I really hope your Memaw recovers enough to enjoy some free time, and to visit your Papa.

{{{{hugs}}}}


More prayers for all who need them. :love:

[Kater]

Hey PT,

I start vet school tomorrow! I am having such mixed feelings about it. I think I would describe my current state as one of an emotional basketcase. I don't think it's all that abnormal...but milestones are always harder when you are missing someone (as you may remember my Dad passed away in December). I wouldn't hesitate to say that he was my biggest supporter in the vet school journey. I want to celebrate this with him, but when I call my Mom and we talk about it...we just sort of end up recognizing our helplessness. :(

Anyway, I miss him...some days more painfully than others....and tonight and tomorrow will be one of those hard times I just have to make it through. Please pray for my strength...I don't want my grief to impair my ability to enjoy this exciting time.

[Karen]

Hey PT,

I start vet school tomorrow! I am having such mixed feelings about it. I think I would describe my current state as one of an emotional basketcase. I don't think it's all that abnormal...but milestones are always harder when you are missing someone (as you may remember my Dad passed away in December). I wouldn't hesitate to say that he was my biggest supporter in the vet school journey. I want to celebrate this with him, but when I call my Mom and we talk about it...we just sort of end up recognizing our helplessness. :(

Anyway, I miss him...some days more painfully than others....and tonight and tomorrow will be one of those hard times I just have to make it through. Please pray for my strength...I don't want my grief to impair my ability to enjoy this exciting time.

Oh, kiddo, you'll be in our prayers! I know your Dad will be SOOOOO proud of you!

[shais_mom]

Hey PT,

I start vet school tomorrow! I am having such mixed feelings about it. I think I would describe my current state as one of an emotional basketcase. I don't think it's all that abnormal...but milestones are always harder when you are missing someone (as you may remember my Dad passed away in December). I wouldn't hesitate to say that he was my biggest supporter in the vet school journey. I want to celebrate this with him, but when I call my Mom and we talk about it...we just sort of end up recognizing our helplessness. :(

Anyway, I miss him...some days more painfully than others....and tonight and tomorrow will be one of those hard times I just have to make it through. Please pray for my strength...I don't want my grief to impair my ability to enjoy this exciting time.

oh Kate. my heart hurts for you. I can only imagine the pain you are in.
You're dad is looking down on you with a huge grin on his face b/c he is SO proud of you.
Keep talking to him as tho he is right beside you b/c I know he is.
good luck and much love and prayers on the way for you!

[shais_mom]

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=145082
please keep Kay in your prayers
her best friend and mother of her God Daughter died last night.
so young so sad.

[Catty1]

That is so horribly sad about Kay's friend...I posted there too.

Kater - prayers for you! I know you will feel your dad at the times when you need him - and sometimes by surprise. :)


Many hugs and prayers to all that need them.

[gini]

KayAnn, I have sent you a private message. May God be with you now, right at your side and Mia's, to help you through this extremely difficult time.

[RobiLee]

Prayers going out to all those that need them.

I could use some of those special PT Prayers. I have been without a job for quite some time now. Today I received a phone call for an interview for a job that I think would be perfect for me. Please keep me in your prayers that this job will come through for me. I really really need a job. Thanks!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I could use some of those special PT Prayers.

Please keep me in your prayers that this job will come through for me.

Pray for **WORK** ??

Well ... OK ... if ya really want us to ...

Hi God ...

Da Lady wants a *J*O*B* ... can You help her out?

THANKS, God!
/s/ the Prayer Pups

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

We aimz ta PLEEZE!! :)

GOOD LUCK with the interview, Robin!!

;)

[Catty1]

Prayers for Robin - hey, God, let this be the perfect job she has been waiting for!

Robin - have you thought about starting your own business? You could do dog sitting at your place. But yes, they have to go back HOME again, ok? :D

Fingers, paws and eyes crossed here for ya! :)

[ramanth]

Prayers and hugs for all!!! :love::love::love:

[Karen]

Prayers for that job for you, Robin!

[Alysser]

Prayers for everyone in need of them :)

[catfamily]

Prayers for everyone in need of them :)

Ditto

[boomersooner]

Please pray for my husband, his brothers, and mother. His father has suffered from alzheimer's disease for a long, long time, and he is going to pass sometime this weekend, probably. Although, we feel we lost him a long time ago, it is still a difficult time for all. Thanks

[Medusa]

Please pray for my husband, his brothers, and mother. His father has suffered from alzheimer's disease for a long, long time, and he is going to pass sometime this weekend, probably. Although, we feel we lost him a long time ago, it is still a difficult time for all. Thanks

Prayers going up for an easy transition for all concerned......

[Sevaede]

Good thoughts appreciated for Kristina (DJFyrewolf) and family. :)

[cassiesmom]

Please pray for my husband, his brothers, and mother. His father has suffered from alzheimer's disease for a long, long time, and he is going to pass sometime this weekend, probably. Although, we feel we lost him a long time ago, it is still a difficult time for all. Thanks

Prayers for Boomersooner's family from me in Chicago. I have a friend at church whose mother has Alzheimer's so I have seen first hand how difficult it is.


I have a big one, but I've seen PT prayers work miracles. My father and my brother had a construction business that has just closed. They owe staggering amounts of money to their creditors, which they definitely do not have. The calls and letters have escalated. The business owns a building which, if it would sell, would provide the funds to settle many of the debts. The real estate market stinks to say the least. So, everyone, could you pray that someone would want to buy the building.

I have GOOD NEWS- a potential buyer came to look at the building yesterday and came back today - so we are hoping. Please pray that either this might be "the one" or the financial situation might ease up somehow.

[boomersooner]

Thank you for all of the prayers and good thoughts. My father in law died yesterday afternoon. Please remember my family, specifically my husband, his brothers, and his mom....a special good thought for my 13 year old son...it is his first experience with the death of anyone or anything close to him.

[cyber-sibes]

Thank you for all of the prayers and good thoughts. My father in law died yesterday afternoon. Please remember my family, specifically my husband, his brothers, and his mom....a special good thought for my 13 year old son...it is his first experience with the death of anyone or anything close to him.Prayers for your family, boomersooner. Although it's a difficult time, at least you know he is at peace and not suffering anymore.


Elyse, all paws crossed that your dad & brother can close the deal & resolve those financial woes. Sending good vibes your way!

[cassiesmom]

I have a big one, but I've seen PT prayers work miracles. My father and my brother had a construction business that has just closed. They owe staggering amounts of money to their creditors, which they definitely do not have. The calls and letters have escalated. The business owns a building which, if it would sell, would provide the funds to settle many of the debts. The real estate market stinks to say the least. So, everyone, could you pray that someone would want to buy the building.

I have GOOD NEWS- a potential buyer came to look at the building yesterday and came back today - so we are hoping. Please pray that either this might be "the one" or the financial situation might ease up somehow.
Well, there's an offer. It's not the offer we wanted, but it's an offer. The bad news is all the fees and taxes that will be owed. Grrrrrr!

PRAYERS for BoomerSooner's Family

[boomersooner]

Thank you for all of the nice thoughts and prayers. We really appreciate it.

[kb2yjx]

Please pray for our wonderful pet sitter, Kerri. She is ONLY in her early 30's. She had headaches and was found to have a brain aneurysm. She had surgery, but she has been having complications, and is back in ICU. Thank you all.

[Ginger's Mom]

I do not check this thread as often as I should. Prayers for everyone who has asked, and for those who need them but have been reluctant to ask.

[cyber-sibes]

Holding prayerful thoughts for everyone.

Please keep my brother, Paul, and my nephew, Adam, in your prayers. My sister-in-law Pauline passed away earlier this afternoon. Fortunately, they were both there with her. My brother hasn't left her side for months, he's been living in the hospital's hospice rooms. She was amazing, cracking jokes & making everyone around her laugh, even though she herself was so ill. Always a teacher, she was very pleased with having made medical transplant history, and having been used as a case study for medical students. God bless her.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Paul and Adam - and prayers of joy, if I can say it, for Pauline! She went ahead to try an experimental drug/treatment - her spirit was truly inspiring.

I hope her family and friends can take comfort in how she faced her end with such humour and strength.

{{{{hugs}}}} to all who were so blessed and lucky to know her!

[shais_mom]

Prayer request for another Online Forum Friend. (just as I consider many of you my friends- tho we've never 'met' face to face)

Joanne woke up this morning to find her husband had passed away in his sleep.
Please keep her and all his family in your prayers, HIS son is to be married in October, they are going to need it.

[Catty1]

Many prayers for Joanne...what a horrible shock.

I hope she has friends and family supporting her now, and his son. How truly awful for everyone.:(


{{{{hugs}}}}

[shais_mom]

the high school I graduated from is suffering another tragedy in just a little over 2 years.
2 high school age students (I don't know their ages) were killed in an accident last night. They were found around 2am and there are no details. There were no skid marks on the road.
Their moms were 2 years ahead of me in school and graduated together. One of the kids, his grandma is a teacher at the elementary school.
My mom was called into sub b/c the entire school is in shock, - again.
Last year, it was 2 little boys killed in a car accident on their way to watch their big brother play football, then a few months later, their dad was found dead. He was such a big guy with a huge heart, but it was broken, and just couldn't take the stress of losing 2 of his boys.
Its a very small community, but it takes care of its own. But outside prayers are appreciated and needed.
Thanks.

[gini]

Oh Staci, what sad, sad news you have for us today.

It is almost too much to wrap your head around.

Prayers, many prayers will be said for these families and all others who have recently requested prayers.

[RICHARD]

Some good news for the prayer thread?

My mom is doing somewhat better and thank you for all your kind words and prayers.


I have a meeting for my job grievance later on this month....IT is going on two years, but if it is resolved in my favor I will be thrilled and blessed.

The State of CA deemed I was indeed eligible for some extended benefits so I can survive a little longer, and I won't have to worry about not being able to do the PT card swap this year.:cool:

Thanks to all who have taken time to post thoughts and prayers for everyone who has posted here.


There are valleys in life. You just have to keep looking at the peaks around you!:)

[Medusa]

Some good news for the prayer thread?

My mom is doing somewhat better and thank you for all your kind words and prayers.


I have a meeting for my job grievance later on this month....IT is going on two years, but if it is resolved in my favor I will be thrilled and blessed.

The State of CA deemed I was indeed eligible for some extended benefits so I can survive a little longer, and I won't have to worry about not being able to do the PT card swap this year.:cool:

Thanks to all who have taken time to post thoughts and prayers for everyone who has posted here.


There are valleys in life. You just have to keep looking at the peaks around you!:)

Better and better, Richard. :)

[cassiesmom]

I have a big one, but I've seen PT prayers work miracles. My father and my brother had a construction business that has just closed. They owe staggering amounts of money to their creditors, which they definitely do not have. The calls and letters have escalated. The business owns a building which, if it would sell, would provide the funds to settle many of the debts. The real estate market stinks to say the least. So, everyone, could you pray that someone would want to buy the building.

I have GOOD NEWS- a potential buyer came to look at the building yesterday and came back today - so we are hoping. Please pray that either this might be "the one" or the financial situation might ease up somehow.


Well, there's an offer. It's not the offer we wanted, but it's an offer. The bad news is all the fees and taxes that will be owed. Grrrrrr!

Update to the update. Because of zoning issues, the transaction needs to past first the Planning and Zoning Commission and then the full city council. It's in a residential neighborhood but the business was there before the zoning ordinance took effect. Please keep praying.

[Genny]

I just read about some people's prayer request and I will be sure to pray for ya'll. And Richard I'm glad that your mom is doing better.

I was wondering if ya'll could keep my family in your prayers also--see my mom, 14 y/o brother and 4 y/o niece had to move into the house with my grandparents in Feb. so my mother could be here to help them. We had 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living room built on to their house so we would have our space too. They just got it all finished a few weeks ago.

But it's been pretty hard lately..cause the reason we had to move in with them is because my grandma has alzheimers and my grandpa had a stroke last year and it caused him to lose his eyesight some and made him not be able to walk well so he has to use a cane now.

My grandma has gotten worse with the alz. since Feb. when we first moved in. Sometimes she thinks my mother is her friend 'Sue.' She sometimes (well most of the time) thinks that my grandpa is her dad. We tell her no that's your husband Robert, but she says that's not her husband--see my papa has lost weight and does look different than he did a few months ago. So she doesn't think it's him most of the time. That hurts my papa's feelings..it's like he doesn't understand that she has the disease and can't help it- he takes it too personally...so every couple of days he will say things like he doesn't have any purpose in life anymore that his own wife doesn't even know him anymore.

And then my mom is tired all the time because she has to be there with my grandmother all the time--my uncle should be over here helping he only lives 5 minutes away but he only comes over every now and then. and when he comes he sleeps in a chair. My mom never gets out of the house unless I stay at home with my grandparents or we let them go with us. my uncle will stay once a week for my mother to get to go somewhere but that's all and you know getting out of the house only once a week isn't no fun at all. I offer all the time to stay home and help my grandparents so my mom can go somewhere like with one of her friends or something but she says she feels guilty to leave me there--I tell her it's fine I don't mind but it's hard to ever get her to go anywhere...

So I know our problems aren't as big as alot of you guys' problems but some prayers would be appreciated so much! Everything is just kind of hard right now. Thanks everyone
Genny

[shais_mom]

I just read about some people's prayer request and I will be sure to pray for ya'll. And Richard I'm glad that your mom is doing better.

I was wondering if ya'll could keep my family in your prayers also--see my mom, 14 y/o brother and 4 y/o niece had to move into the house with my grandparents in Feb. so my mother could be here to help them. We had 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living room built on to their house so we would have our space too. They just got it all finished a few weeks ago.

But it's been pretty hard lately..cause the reason we had to move in with them is because my grandma has alzheimers and my grandpa had a stroke last year and it caused him to lose his eyesight some and made him not be able to walk well so he has to use a cane now.

My grandma has gotten worse with the alz. since Feb. when we first moved in. Sometimes she thinks my mother is her friend 'Sue.' She sometimes (well most of the time) thinks that my grandpa is her dad. We tell her no that's your husband Robert, but she says that's not her husband--see my papa has lost weight and does look different than he did a few months ago. So she doesn't think it's him most of the time. That hurts my papa's feelings..it's like he doesn't understand that she has the disease and can't help it- he takes it too personally...so every couple of days he will say things like he doesn't have any purpose in life anymore that his own wife doesn't even know him anymore.

And then my mom is tired all the time because she has to be there with my grandmother all the time--my uncle should be over here helping he only lives 5 minutes away but he only comes over every now and then. and when he comes he sleeps in a chair. My mom never gets out of the house unless I stay at home with my grandparents or we let them go with us. my uncle will stay once a week for my mother to get to go somewhere but that's all and you know getting out of the house only once a week isn't no fun at all. I offer all the time to stay home and help my grandparents so my mom can go somewhere like with one of her friends or something but she says she feels guilty to leave me there--I tell her it's fine I don't mind but it's hard to ever get her to go anywhere...

So I know our problems aren't as big as alot of you guys' problems but some prayers would be appreciated so much! Everything is just kind of hard right now. Thanks everyone
Genny

until we walk a mile in someone's shoes we do not know how big their problems are. Size doesn't matter.
Prayers being sent.
I had a grandfather that did much of what your grandma is doing, and just know they do not know what they are doing, and I know if they are in their right mind, it would hurt them greatly to know they are hurting the ones they love so dear. ((hugs))

[Medusa]

I just read about some people's prayer request and I will be sure to pray for ya'll. And Richard I'm glad that your mom is doing better.

I was wondering if ya'll could keep my family in your prayers also--see my mom, 14 y/o brother and 4 y/o niece had to move into the house with my grandparents in Feb. so my mother could be here to help them. We had 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living room built on to their house so we would have our space too. They just got it all finished a few weeks ago.

But it's been pretty hard lately..cause the reason we had to move in with them is because my grandma has alzheimers and my grandpa had a stroke last year and it caused him to lose his eyesight some and made him not be able to walk well so he has to use a cane now.

My grandma has gotten worse with the alz. since Feb. when we first moved in. Sometimes she thinks my mother is her friend 'Sue.' She sometimes (well most of the time) thinks that my grandpa is her dad. We tell her no that's your husband Robert, but she says that's not her husband--see my papa has lost weight and does look different than he did a few months ago. So she doesn't think it's him most of the time. That hurts my papa's feelings..it's like he doesn't understand that she has the disease and can't help it- he takes it too personally...so every couple of days he will say things like he doesn't have any purpose in life anymore that his own wife doesn't even know him anymore.

And then my mom is tired all the time because she has to be there with my grandmother all the time--my uncle should be over here helping he only lives 5 minutes away but he only comes over every now and then. and when he comes he sleeps in a chair. My mom never gets out of the house unless I stay at home with my grandparents or we let them go with us. my uncle will stay once a week for my mother to get to go somewhere but that's all and you know getting out of the house only once a week isn't no fun at all. I offer all the time to stay home and help my grandparents so my mom can go somewhere like with one of her friends or something but she says she feels guilty to leave me there--I tell her it's fine I don't mind but it's hard to ever get her to go anywhere...

So I know our problems aren't as big as alot of you guys' problems but some prayers would be appreciated so much! Everything is just kind of hard right now. Thanks everyone
Genny

Boy, that sounds rough. You all will be in my prayers. Keep the faythe.

[cassiesmom]

some prayers would be appreciated so much! Everything is just kind of hard right now. Thanks everyone

Genny and family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[shais_mom]

the high school I graduated from is suffering another tragedy in just a little over 2 years.
2 high school age students (I don't know their ages) were killed in an accident last night. They were found around 2am and there are no details. There were no skid marks on the road.
Their moms were 2 years ahead of me in school and graduated together. One of the kids, his grandma is a teacher at the elementary school.
My mom was called into sub b/c the entire school is in shock, - again.
Last year, it was 2 little boys killed in a car accident on their way to watch their big brother play football, then a few months later, their dad was found dead. He was such a big guy with a huge heart, but it was broken, and just couldn't take the stress of losing 2 of his boys.
Its a very small community, but it takes care of its own. But outside prayers are appreciated and needed.
Thanks.

today were the funerals for the 2 students. They had them at the school and cancelled classes.
So many rumors are flowing around but apparently the mom of one of the boys (is a nurse) while they were out looking for them is the one that found them. :(

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I have a prayer request....
One is for my aunt Isabelle, who is going through some tough times with her infection from a surgery she had.

Another is that I start school on the 29th.... I'm going to be a Veterinary Technician. I'm extremly nervous, I have a learning disability, and I reealllly hope that I can keep up with all the work. Thank you.:love:

[Kfamr]

Grandpa is doing worse than ever. He's bleeding internally and they're doing a blood transfusion. He's on a feeding tube.

My mom said by the sounds of it, he won't be here much longer. I think this would be for the better, but I'm not sure how well I can deal with this.

We're going to visit him in the hospital right now and I don't know if I can do this. Please give me strength.

[Medusa]

Grandpa is doing worse than ever. He's bleeding internally and they're doing a blood transfusion. He's on a feeding tube.

My mom said by the sounds of it, he won't be here much longer. I think this would be for the better, but I'm not sure how well I can deal with this.

We're going to visit him in the hospital right now and I don't know if I can do this. Please give me strength.

You can do it. PT prayers are going w/you. Many prayers from Ohio going up for you and your Grandpa that all will be well. Keep the faythe. :)

[catfamily]

That poor guy...Prayers,very strong going to him from us...:(

[Catty1]

Kay, HUGS to you and prayers for your Grandpa.

If Grandpa passes, that will be two dearly beloved people you have lost in a very short time. Please find a way to take care of yourself, even if it is grief counselling (I used that for a few months and it was worth it - and free through the hospital).

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

[Sevaede]

Positive thoughts and hugs to everyone who needs them. :(

[molucass]

Robin has been having a lot of pain in her ribs, and her shoulder. They did a bone scan, and an xray on Monday to see if her cancer had spread.. They called her today with the results, and said she had a tumor on her shoulder.. She also has 2-3 tumors on her breast bone. She had cancer there in 2005.
She also has a cracked rib.. But they said there isn't anything they can do for that.

She was in stage 4 of Metastatic Breast Cancer.. But they have upgraded it to stage 5. Which is the last stage that you can go to... They are doing a cat scan on Monday to see if it has spread to any of her major organs.. The doctor doesn't know for sure, but he said he thinks that it has.

She told me today not to even think of Christmas this year, because she won't be here for Christmas. :(

Prayers and good thoughts are definitely needed for our family... We thought she was getting better, and she had started gaining weight back, and then we find this out..

[Catty1]

oh molucass!

What a shock for both of you...I hope the scan shows little or no growth, and that there is still something they can do to fight this illness.

Please give Robin gentle {{{hugs}}} from me. I pray for a miracle for her and you; this ain't over yet.

Maybe have an early Christmas ;) - and if she survives, well, you'll just have to do it all over again. :):love:

[cyber-sibes]

:( I'll be keeping Robin & family in my prayers. I can't imagine how awful that news was. Hopefully her CAT scan may show it's not spreading.

[king2005]

This is from what I know...

Yesterday she wasn't feeling right on her way to work. At work she got worse & someone brought her to the washroom to try to relax & look her over. The lady rushed out to get someone else. They got her puffer, but it didn't help, it made her worse. They rushed out & got the nearest super. The super called HR & they came down to see whats going on. They called the ambulance as she was showing signs of a heart attack.

Th ambulance took her to the ER & from what I know she was there for almost the whole day getting tests & waiting for results.

When I worked at Samsung-Canada poor Cindy was so stressed. Shes a single mom & can hardly care for her babies (shes burning out). She lives in a dump that is filled with Mice & I told her it sounded like she has mold in there too (all 3 suddenly came down with breathing issues months after moving in)... Shes too poor to move out & the father is a dead beat 40-50% of the time. So that stresses her out too.

Shes always worried that she'll get fired cause she misses so much work, casue her babies are ill & shes ill. They wont fire her, cause shes a good worker & they understand whats going on. But she doesn't get paid on those days, so it just makes things even harder :(

Cindy is 32 with 2 babies under the age of 6 & the youngest is 2 I believe.

Can some people please keep her in your thoughts. I'm really hoping she just had a sever Anxiety Attack as the symptoms can be very similar.

[Catty1]

Huge prayers for Cindy...thank God the bosses understand.

Is there a legal department there that could get someone after the dad? If he put towards the kids' care, things would be a LOT better.

I hope she recovers - and has someone to fight for her and her kids.

[king2005]

Huge prayers for Cindy...thank God the bosses understand.

Is there a legal department there that could get someone after the dad? If he put towards the kids' care, things would be a LOT better.

I hope she recovers - and has someone to fight for her and her kids.

From my understanding when I worked there, he is givng child support now (by force)... but years went by & its those years shes still trying to pay back owed $$... + he has the right to see them every 2ed weekend. I don't know how many times, she made plans to drop them off & then go out for once & hes not home. Or he'll call her & tell her no, & so on :(

So she doesn't get to get out much, which doesn't help her health at all. + the kids get upset as they were expecting to see daddy, so then they cry & are terrors as they are mad they can't see daddy... they are too young to understand :(

[Kfamr]

Sending thoughts for everyone.


A little news on my grandpa...
They found a grapefruit size tumor in his colon not too long ago. He was finally stable enough that they doctors felt it was okay to do surgery. They started at 10:30 this morning and I called a few moments ago and they said they were just stitching up. They said he had a 50/50 chance of making it through and so far, he's made it.


I really appreciate everyone who's kept our family in your thoughts.

[king2005]

Sending thoughts for everyone.


A little news on my grandpa...
They found a grapefruit size tumor in his colon not too long ago. He was finally stable enough that they doctors felt it was okay to do surgery. They started at 10:30 this morning and I called a few moments ago and they said they were just stitching up. They said he had a 50/50 chance of making it through and so far, he's made it.


I really appreciate everyone who's kept our family in your thoughts.

Wow, keeping my fingers crossed for him!

[Catty1]

Kay, big prayers for your granpa. He'll probably be pretty groggy for the first few hours, but once he starts to heal I bet he'll feel better with a tumour that large being GONE. wow

Hugs and good thoughts your way.

molucass, thinking of you.

king...I hope Cindy has a legal person to report the visiting idiocy to; any chance of people at work doing a bit of a fundraiser and/or taking her kids for a weekend so she gets a break? Does she have her own family nearby?

Prayers for all that need them.

[king2005]

Kay, big prayers for your granpa. He'll probably be pretty groggy for the first few hours, but once he starts to heal I bet he'll feel better with a tumour that large being GONE. wow

Hugs and good thoughts your way.

molucass, thinking of you.

king...I hope Cindy has a legal person to report the visiting idiocy to; any chance of people at work doing a bit of a fundraiser and/or taking her kids for a weekend so she gets a break? Does she have her own family nearby?

Prayers for all that need them.

Not sure, I'll bring it up

[Catty1]

Prayers for my best friend Irene, please...that she gains the will to quit smoking.

She's gone a day or two on her own without cigs, but is back at it in no time. She wishes there were treatment centres for smokers like there are for other addicts - but there aren't.

It's where she KNOWS she should...she knows she is hooked but can't admit it deep inside (you know, the hitting bottom part). But she said all that to me...she knows she HAS to but doesn't WANT to, you know?

She has peripheral artery disease(runs in family); has had two heart attacks, one abdominal arterial bypass with another coming up in the next month or so; and Type 2 diabetes.

She is 43 years old.

Addictions can go very deep.

Please pray that she gets the WILL to stop.

[king2005]

Prayers for my best friend Irene, please...that she gains the will to quit smoking.

She's gone a day or two on her own without cigs, but is back at it in no time. She wishes there were treatment centres for smokers like there are for other addicts - but there aren't.

It's where she KNOWS she should...she knows she is hooked but can't admit it deep inside (you know, the hitting bottom part). But she said all that to me...she knows she HAS to but doesn't WANT to, you know?

She has peripheral artery disease(runs in family); has had two heart attacks, one abdominal arterial bypass with another coming up in the next month or so; and Type 2 diabetes.

She is 43 years old.

Addictions can go very deep.

Please pray that she gets the WILL to stop.

Sending good thoughts for your friend. They should have special centers for people wanting to quit. it would be a good support team :) My friend had a good support team (her boyfriend & all us at work.. well where I use to work).. We cheered her on daily, & kept asking her how she was doing & kept her mind busy. shes been smoke free for a whole year now & is so proud of herself :) So there really needs to be AA type support groups for smokers.


Update on my friend:
She has a larger then normal heart. The dr.'s think thats why her attack was so violent (they are sure it was an anxiety attack). But to me it sounds like a typical Anxiety attack. It was just her first, so it was by far more scary. But because she has a larger heart and over stressed, she is on medication. I really hope the meds help her. She is a sweet person.. Stubborn as a mule if not more, but she is a good person :)

[molucass]

Prayers going out for everyones family and friends that are ill right now, or have other things going on.



When it rains it pours, as the saying goes.. Robin just found out today that her 94 year old grandmother passed away yesterday at 1 p.m.
http://www.legacy.com/knoxnews/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=117970852

At this time, we are unable to go to Tennessee for the funeral.. Her mom passed away September 22nd, 2006. Now she has lost her grandmother as well.
Her brother is mentally challenged, and he has no one left. The people that are "caring" for him and were caring for her grandmother have turned him against Robin & their uncle.. He won't even speak to Robin when she calls.. And that is tearing her apart.
There is many more details that I could go into regarding the whole situation, but I don't want to get into it.

Please send prayers for Robin and for her brother Alan so he can get through this. Even though he probably doesn't fully understand, I know he must be grieving for losing the people he loved in such a short amount of time.

[Catty1]

Huge prayers for Robin and Alan...and hopefully the uncle will have some legal recourse later on, or someone in the family can get new workers for Alan.

[Kfamr]

So far, he's still stable. I went and visted in the hospital - he's in CCU - and I really wish I didn't. He's not "there" at all. He's got all sorts of thing hooked up, a feeding tube, breathing tube, etc. He was knocked out the whole time and didn't respond much other than groaning. He's incredibly swollen all over. He looks like a huge man and reality he's a very scrawny, skinny man from not eating the past few months.

It really just wasn't a good state to see him in and I wish I hadn't. He looked horrible.


They're going to try and get him to come around more tomorrow, hopefully get him up and moving sometime this week. Honestly, with the way he looks, it really doesn't look like they'll be doing much with him.

[Medusa]

So far, he's still stable. I went and visted in the hospital - he's in CCU - and I really wish I didn't. He's not "there" at all. He's got all sorts of thing hooked up, a feeding tube, breathing tube, etc. He was knocked out the whole time and didn't respond much other than groaning. He's incredibly swollen all over. He looks like a huge man and reality he's a very scrawny, skinny man from not eating the past few months.

It really just wasn't a good state to see him in and I wish I hadn't. He looked horrible.


They're going to try and get him to come around more tomorrow, hopefully get him up and moving sometime this week. Honestly, with the way he looks, it really doesn't look like they'll be doing much with him.


It's difficult to see him in that state, I know. When my sister was in ICU for an aortic aneurysm, I thought that her face was the size of a basketball. I couldn't believe how puffy she looked. She was in ICU for 2 1/2 months and yet she came home from the hospital, so don't lose hope. We're all praying for you and your Grandpa. Keep the faythe.

[Kfamr]

Thanks Medusa, I hope he has a recovery like you sister.


One thing I wanted to add, made me a bit happy/proud of myself. I was talking to my aunt who's down from Michigan for a while. She said she was talking to my grandmother and that my grandmother said I was the best help and the best out of all the grandkids while dealing with my grandpa, that I knew what to do and how to care for him properly. She told her she feels most relaxed and comfortable when I'm around to help. :love: :D

[Kfamr]

Visited Papa/Grandpa today after work. While he's still in bad shape, he was a little bit awake today. He tried talking but I think his throat is very sore, we could barely make out what he was trying to say. He did try singing a song. That's something he's ALWAYS done. Even when he's been sick before, he's tried singing songs.

They had to give him more blood today, they had just started that when we got there.


He was responsive to our voices though, he knew who I was, my aunts, and my grandmother. It was really cute when he reached up for my grandmother's hand.


While he's got a long, long, long way to go - I hope they good day he had today continues to improve and we'll be on our way to getting our papa/grandpa/dad/Kenneth back.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a194/frailwit/papailoveyou-1.jpg
(taken in November of 07)

[Ginger's Mom]

More prayers going out for your grandfather, Kay.

[cyber-sibes]

Saying prayers for your grandfather, Kay.

[king2005]

More thoughts for your grandfather


a little update on my friend..

Here is an MSN message from a good friend of mine that still works there
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Hey was talking to Cynthia yesterday cause she came back to work, & the dr told her she had some type of infection in her chest & sumthing trigered it,Cynthia actualy thought she was having a heart attack,she said to me yesterday...that it opened her eyes & she is just going to let everything go stress wise, reagrding her ex.
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We are so happy shes better & that this was the eye opener she needed :)

[molucass]

Robin had her CT Scan done yesterday. They found a spot on her liver that wasn't there from previous scans that they did in South Carolina. I don't even have words right now.. I just hope everyone continues their prayers for Robin and I.


Kay, I'm glad to hear your grandfather is improving some. I hope he continues to improve, and I have been praying for him and your family.. :love:

[Medusa]

Robin had her CT Scan done yesterday. They found a spot on her liver that wasn't there from previous scans that they did in South Carolina. I don't even have words right now.. I just hope everyone continues their prayers for Robin and I.

No words are necessary; PT prayers will take over from here.

[Kfamr]

Just a bit of an update. It seems grandpa/papa has taken a turn for the worst. He has an extremely high fever and isn't responding to tube feeding.

I'm waiting to hear from my dad and then my sister and I will be heading the the hospital.

[gini]

Kay Ann, I am so sorry. This must be tearing you apart.

You have my prayers and all who have requested prayers will be included as well.

[caseysmom]

Just a bit of an update. It seems grandpa/papa has taken a turn for the worst. He has an extremely high fever and isn't responding to tube feeding.

I'm waiting to hear from my dad and then my sister and I will be heading the the hospital.

I am so sorry, your papa will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[wolf_Q]

I really should check this thread more. I'm so sorry about your Grandpa, Kay. I'll be keeping him and your family in my thoughts. {{HUGS}}

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for your Grandpa, Kay.:love:

[Catty1]

Prayers for your granpa, Kay.

I love the pic you posted...looks like he loves to laugh and enjoy life! :)

[cassiesmom]

I have a big one, but I've seen PT prayers work miracles. My father and my brother had a construction business that has just closed. They owe staggering amounts of money to their creditors, which they definitely do not have. The calls and letters have escalated. The business owns a building which, if it would sell, would provide the funds to settle many of the debts. The real estate market stinks to say the least. So, everyone, could you pray that someone would want to buy the building.

I have GOOD NEWS- a potential buyer came to look at the building yesterday and came back today - so we are hoping. Please pray that either this might be "the one" or the financial situation might ease up somehow.



Well, there's an offer. It's not the offer we wanted, but it's an offer. The bad news is all the fees and taxes that will be owed. Grrrrrr!


Update to the update. Because of zoning issues, the transaction needs to past first the Planning and Zoning Commission and then the full city council. It's in a residential neighborhood but the business was there before the zoning ordinance took effect. Please keep praying.

The P&Z commissioner came in and took a look around. There's nothing that isn't fixable. The buyer is still interested. Thank you for your prayers about that.

On another note ... On Monday night I slipped on a wet wooden porch step and gave myself a right distal tibia fracture. (That round bump you have on the inside of your ankle, that's where it's broken.) So I have a short leg cast and crutches for a minimum of three weeks. Grrrrrrr! Just call me Cassie's gimpy mom. Crutches are *no fun*!

[dukedogsmom]

The P&Z commissioner came in and took a look around. There's nothing that isn't fixable. The buyer is still interested. Thank you for your prayers about that.

On another note ... On Monday night I slipped on a wet wooden porch step and gave myself a right distal tibia fracture. (That round bump you have on the inside of your ankle, that's where it's broken.) So I have a short leg cast and crutches for a minimum of three weeks. Grrrrrrr! Just call me Cassie's gimpy mom. Crutches are *no fun*!

So sorry to hear of all your troubles. Life sure can test us, sometimes. Keep your chin up and your eyes on the road :)

Mine is a request to make the pain go away.

[cyber-sibes]

The buyer is still interested. Thank you for your prayers about that. On another note ... Just call me Cassie's gimpy mom. Crutches are *no fun*!Sending prayers for the sale to conclude & for your poor ankle, ouch! Jack & Star send you their best sibe vibes & husky kisses.:p

Kay, we're still praying for your grandpa & you & family.

[lizbud]

I got a voice mail from my Neuroligist saying she "thought" she saw a small
aneurysm on my last Ocular CT scan. I am scheduled to have a Ct Angiogram
of the brain next Thursday. Could you please say a few prayers that I get a
good report from this. I want these migranes to stop, but sort of dread the
processing to find the cause.:( Thanks. Liz.

[Medusa]

I got a voice mail from my Neuroligist saying she "thought" she saw a small
aneurysm on my last Ocular CT scan. I am scheduled to have a Ct Angiogram
of the brain next Thursday. Could you please say a few prayers that I get a
good report from this. I want these migranes to stop, but sort of dread the
processing to find the cause.:( Thanks. Liz.

I've learned not to pray hard about things; it demonstrates a lack of faith. So I'll pray easy that all will be well and that your CT scan shows nothing but good health. Migraines, BE GONE! Keep the faythe.

[cyber-sibes]

Prayers for you, Liz. ;)

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm sending thoughts and prayers out to those that need them.

Elyse, I'm so sorry. A quick recovery to you.

Liz: I hope there is nothing seriously wrong. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to both of you and everyone else that needs one.

[lizbud]

Prayers & positive thoughts for all that need them. I got the results
back from my test & yes I do have a brain aneurysm. The neurologist
wants me to talk with a neuro surgeon in this same hospital about a
certain treatment plan she thinks might help (plug) the wall of the aneurysm
and prevent later rupture. Don't have an appt. yet, but I'll know more next
week. Thank you for any prayers & good thoughts.:)

[Catty1]

lizbud, I am so glad that if it had to be an aneurysm, that it was found NOW.

I pray that the treatment is successful, and prevents any more migraines.


{{{{hugs}}}}

[Medusa]

Prayers & positive thoughts for all that need them. I got the results
back from my test & yes I do have a brain aneurysm. The neurologist
wants me to talk with a neuro surgeon in this same hospital about a
certain treatment plan she thinks might help (plug) the wall of the aneurysm
and prevent later rupture. Don't have an appt. yet, but I'll know more next
week. Thank you for any prayers & good thoughts.:)

Prayers continuing here in Ohio. I'm so glad that it was caught early. I see you well and refuse to see it any other way. Keep the faythe.

[catfamily]

Prayers and positive thoughts going your way for that to disapear.
I'm also glad it was found now!

[Alysser]

I know this may seem silly to some people but it's REALLY important to me!

We are doing an experiment to see if Max has an owner, if he doesn't we are keeping him. PLEASE, PLEASE pray that Max doesn't have an owner. Please? I really need this cat, I need a pet in my life again. Please, I know I've asked for prayers before but this is by far one of the most important one for me. PLEASE? I will be so sad if he is owned.

PLEASE and thank you.

[Medusa]

I know this may seem silly to some people but it's REALLY important to me!

We are doing an experiment to see if Max has an owner, if he doesn't we are keeping him. PLEASE, PLEASE pray that Max doesn't have an owner. Please? I really need this cat, I need a pet in my life again. Please, I know I've asked for prayers before but this is by far one of the most important one for me. PLEASE? I will be so sad if he is owned.

PLEASE and thank you.


It isn't silly at all. You want Max as your pet and this forum is called Pet Talk after all. :) Max is already yours in your heart. Now we just have to see to it that you claim him in actuality. Prayers on the way that this will occur in peace and for the good of all.....

[shais_mom]

I just found out one of my coworkers from the hospital lost her baby. I have no details but she only had about 6-10 weeks left in the pregnancy.
Please send up prayers for her and her family and other children.

[Medusa]

I just found out one of my coworkers from the hospital lost her baby. I have no details but she only had about 6-10 weeks left in the pregnancy.
Please send up prayers for her and her family and other children.

Oh my, to be so close and to think that you're going to be welcoming a new family member only to have that happen. I'm so sorry for your friend. Of course, she's in my prayers that time will heal her broken heart and her family are included, too.

[shais_mom]

I just heard that the cord was wrapped around the baby's neck.
She is being induced right now to deliver.
:(

[Kfamr]

Just an update for those that have been following.

Papa/grandpa has been home for about a week. He is not doing well at all and I think these will be our final days with him. His body was rejecting the feeding tube again.

They quit giving him medications, quit the feeding tube, quit the fecal tubes (diapers from now on,) and basically it's just a matter of time. They are giving him pain meds to make sure he is comfortable and at peace. I imagine he'll be gone within the next couple days and honestly, I am ready. He needs to go, it's his time. He's not getting any better and has no quality of life.


Please think of him and wish him peace, and for my grandmother, who has been slowing losing her husband of 53 years.


{{HUGS}} to you all and please remember to tell your family and friends you love them.

[Medusa]

Please think of him and wish him peace, and for my grandmother, who has been slowing losing her husband of 53 years.

It's this line that's the true heartbreaker. I'm so sorry about all this and wish I could remove this cup from you. Please know that I don't forget even if I don't always post. Your Grandpa and Grandma and you and yours are always on my prayer list. :love:

[Catty1]

Hugs to you, Kay...I know you and your family will be a huge support to your grandmother, although you all have your own heartbreak to endure.

Is Papa aware of what is happening? I hope you will be able to have another good visit or two.

In similar situations, our own family was told that hearing is the last thing to go...so I am sure he will hear you, even if he doesn't respond.

Prayers for peace to all of you. :love:

[cyber-sibes]

((((hugs))) to you, Kay. As hard as this is, at least he is home and surrounded by his loving family. It's never easy, but is sounds like you know he is ready, and will be at peace in a better place. You & your family remain in my prayers.

[caseysmom]

Prayers to you and your family Kay. Do you have hospice helping? They are very experienced with the end of life and easing the pain and helping the family too, I hope your family is not dealing with this alone.

[wolf_Q]

Kay I'm very sorry to hear this. :( I've lost both of my grandfathers, its a very difficult thing to go through. I hope he passes peacefully, I'll be keeping you, your grandmother, and your family in my thoughts. {{HUGS}}

[kuhio98]

Please keep Bobcat in your thoughts. Yesterday, we found out he needs a pacemaker ASAP. Surgery is scheduled for Monday.

Here's a photo of Bobcat comforting Pepper after a boo-boo.

[gini]

Prayers on the way for Bobcat - may all go extremely well!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Please keep Bobcat in your thoughts.
... he needs a pacemaker ASAP.

BobCat prayers on the way!

Pacemakers are easy - I slept through the whole thing!
;)

[Catty1]

Prayers for Bob and the pacemaker. :love:

I know so many of these are done routinely, yet it means the HEART, and that is always scary. HUGS and more prayers that all goes well. Bob will likely feel better than he has in a long time.

Hoping that Pepper comforts Bobcat after his booboo. ;)

[jennielynn1970]

Prayers for Bobcat on the way (I love that pic of him and Pepper!! Is that a recent Pepper boo-boo??).

My grandpa had one put in, and he called it his "Peacemaker", lol.