Prayer Request

Oh my, I haven't visited this post in quite sometime now. For all of you who are hurting and worried, please know that each and everyone of you will be in my prayers, every single dayyour loved ones will be too.

Aly, I do hope that your mother will be ok. She could have no better support than that of you, Lolly, Reece and your sister and dad!! That, I'm sure of!! :) But it is scary, regardless. You just hold on and know that life is good. Because it is!! I know you are heartbroken about Maddie, but you know what?? I think that Maddie perhaps was meant for the family that adopted her. Just think of all the negative stuff I heard from the shelter, and then Phred and Sara get to the "top dog" there, and get a whole different story! Its going to be ok, but you aren't the only one who has been stressed about it, for sure!! I have MUCH sleep to make up over my concern for her. You do so much to help so many, giving them love and care that they have never experienced. And the joy you have added for all of us is never ending, really.

KayAnn, I can't add anything to what the others, Sara, Candy, etc have said about faith. All I can tell you is that my faith is what gets me through every single day. I do so wish that you were closer to me (physically), so that I could spend some time with you and share my wonderful church with you. If you ever want to just "talk" about it, you let me know.

I just think you are all the greatest, ever, and if I can ever do anything for you, I'd love to. All you gotta do is "yell" through the email. I'm right here.

Logan :)

Aly, as I told you the other night on AIM, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sending hugs to you as always.
In reference to Angels, I had a patient the other night at work who is in her 60's and when she was 49 she had open heart surgery and after surgery she had a stroke. She was wearing a guardian angel pin on her shirt and she said " I always wear an angel on my shoulder b/c I have seen my angel and she is always with me."
I believe that is totally true.
I had an incident a few months ago that the only way I can explain it is I had an angel on my shoulder (I firmly believe it was Shaianne) and God just wanted me to have a learning experience.
All I will say is Lesson Learned, mistake won't be repeated.

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Originally posted by Dixieland Dancer


Kayann,
You are praying to the living God, the creator of the entire universe, the one who knew you in your mother's womb and knows the number of hairs on your head. He knows your heart and knows your confusion. He hears your prayers and knows you are speaking to him, even though you don't. He is waiting for you to seek him and when you do he promises he will never leave you or forsake you.

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Candy, that was just beautiful. It actually brought tears to my eyes. I had strayed from my church for many years and had gotten saved last year and rejoined and I have to say there is nothing more rewarding than having Christ in my heart and knowing that he's always there for me, carries me through the tough times and loves me no matter what.

To all the members of my little pet talk family who need prayers, I'm sending them your way. Keep us posted.

Aly,

I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I know only too well how it feels having gone through it 3 times, once with my father and twice with my mother. But please believe me when I say there is hope. My father was ill over 25 years ago, when doctors didn't know even half the things they know now, but he's 100% clear of it now. My mom had her operation back in 1982. She was fine for 17 years. In 1999 she was diagnosed again but they said it could even be unrelated. After some more treatment she is stable now.

Please try to take care of yourself, we don't want you to become ill as well. And if I can be of any help or advice at all you know where to reach me. :)

Candy I will pray for your dad too.

Tonya, you're aunt is also in my thoughts.

Aly, I am sorry to hear the news. I hope you mom does well. I know how difficult it can be. Hold on and be strong (I know it is easier said than done). Your mom will be in my thoughts. Your dad too, Candy!

THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!! LOOK AT MY POST HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://64.246.0.213/talk/showthread....&threadid=8918

I'm so sorry for the scare. But your prayers worked. Thanks so much everyone for your kind words. I'm on cloud nine right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KayAnn, I know how scary it is when one of your parents is in so much pain and can't do the things that he wants to do. It's very hard on your Dad, sometimes very discouraging for him too, his mind says to do it but his body says he can't. I'm kind of in that situation too.
You just be patient with him, when he has a good day, help him to do some of the things that he can do, on a bad day, just tell him it's o.k. just get some rest . He will appreciate that you understand. Find out what interests him and share it with him, whether it be a book, a t.v program or a movie.
Candy ( I like to call her Dixie and she likes that name) has some very good advice for you. She is right, there is a God looking down on you and your family, just say some prayers to him and I'm sure he will understand and hear your prayers and try to give you some comfort.
I know how hard it is for you not to be able to do things with your Dad, but he is still there for you and loves you no matter what.
Have a good day KayAnn, we all love you.
Jackie

Aly, I'm glad you mother does not have cancer and will be fine.

Now, for the up-date on my aunt:

The cancer had returned and she's not doing well at all. She has her good days and bad, but for the most part, her good days aren't that good. (I know I said she was doing 'better' in my last post but--that was a "good" day...)

When she was struggling with the decision to accept or refuse chemo/radiation the doctors told her she wouldn't be in anymore pain than the last time. She accepted. The Dr's were wrong. :( She was in much more pain than the last time. She went ahead and accepted treatment b/c she felt that's what God was telling her to do. Now she's gotten worse & isn't too sure she made the right decision. IN NO WAY IS SHE GIVING UP ON LIFE rather, she thinks this is her 'wake-up' call to let God handle it *His* way. Therefore, she's not too sure she's going to go for her last round of chemo/radiation. She's certain God will heal her. (I'm afraid I wouldn't have that strong of faith if I were in her shoes :( ) On a more humorous note, she told us she "sat right down with God and had a serious talk. She flat out told him she wasn't gonna die--she wasn't ready to die--too many animals depend on her and she has things she wants to do b4 she goes to Heaven."

In addition to all this, they just discovered that she's allergic to the yellow dye in her antibiotics...I'm sure she's feeling a bit better after that discovery. But on the downside, the doctor recently told her that it wasn't looking all that well. This is a very aggressive type of cancer; much more aggressive than before. A couple of weeks ago, she was placed in the hospital because her white(?) blood count was 1.

Mom was with me this wkend and didn't get a chance to talk to her.

When you guys asked for an update, I held off b/c I know how Aly worries. ;) Even though her Mom's was curable, I didn't want to worry Aly anymore than necessary.

Will update you whenever I get more info...
~Zippie

Zippy-cat I am sorry to hear about your Aunt, it's very hard to make a decision in something like that. I'm sure she will decide what is best for her, and she has a wonderful outlook on life and a strong will to live. That means a lot.
I wish her well
Jackie

Zippy-cat,

I am so very sorry to hear that your Aunt is
suffering so much. Surely she isn't undergoing both
chemo and radiation treatments at the same time,
or is she ? If you don't want to talk about this, I will
understand completely. Just want you to know that
she is in my prayers for a full recovery.

Prayers also continue for Dixie's Dad and KayAnn's
Dad. Prayers by a group of loving supporters can be
a powerful force for good !!! Liz.

Zippy, I am praying for a miracle for your aunt, too.

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Originally posted by lizbud
Surely she isn't undergoing both
chemo and radiation treatments at the same time,
or is she ?

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Honestly, I don't know--I get the 2 confused...I *think* she was suppose to have 3 rounds of chemo (over a 6 or 9wk period) and then at least one radiation pill. I don't remember how that works exactly. I'll ask Mom next time I talk to her...

Everyone, thank you for your well wishes and prayers. {hugs}

Please know that I am thinking about and praying for your aunt as well.

Mom spoke to Aunt Nancy last night.

I forgot to mention the fact that she had a tumor in her other breast and an operation was called for ASAP. That operation will be March 27 & they'll have to do a skin graft after the removal. Mom said Nancy sounded good, she was in pain from the tumor but otherwise feeling ok.

Thank you guys for all your prayers and concern!

Our thoughts are with your Aunt Nancy, with your mom and with you too Tonya! Stay strong everyone!!!

(((((((((to all 3 of you)))))))))))

Gosh, how did I miss this? Tonya, I will say a special prayer today for your Aunt Nancy and your whole family.

I loved that your Aunt sat right down and had a good talk with God. That's the way to do it! It sounds as though you have one wonderful Aunt and she is clear on her purpose here on earth. I am sorry she is going through so much pain.

Big hugs to you and your family!

It's my turn for the special prayers. My cousin's little girl is 19 months old. She was on their bed Wednesday night and fell off the bed. She is also a dwarf. Her head is big and her arms are short. With the law of gravity, she landed on her head. Since her arms are short, she could not cover her head and protect herself. Her head and neck took all the force. She had immediately stopped breathing. They had to recisitate (sp?) her. She is on a ventilator and still in a coma. They had to remove her first vertebrae and part of the second one in her neck. IF she survives, she will most likely be paralyzed from the neck down and be on a ventilator the rest of her life. They are trying to bring her out of the coma now to see if there is any brain damage. I guess what we need is a miracle. Please keep her in your prayers. We need all the prayers we can get now.
Thank you,
Beth

Forgot to mention that Sydney also has pneumonia in her poor little lungs. I hope it's not a sign that her organs are shutting down. :(

Beth, I have said a prayer for your cousins baby and for the parents. That is very sad. Life at times seems so unfair. It is good of you to ask for prayers from all your pet talk friends - those prayers have worked.

Will hold your cousin's daughter and family in our thoughts and prayers! How tragic ... babies fall so easily.

Loud Louie and his family send heartfelt prayers for ALL they families in this thread who are hurting or undergoing such trying times in their lives.

Oh, Beth, that was a tough one to read. :( Bless the little baby's heart. I do hope that she will be ok.

And Tonya, our prayers remain with your aunt.

Logan

Sending prayers and thoughts your way.

Oh God that's awful! I'll pray for that poor little baby and her family.

Tonya your aunt is always in my thoughts too!

Jackiesdaisy, I hope you are feeling better and having less pain today. We are thinking about you and praying you get some relief soon.

Will be praying for a miracle. They do happen.

My heart is aching for all of my dear friends and their families, Beth, Tonya, Jackie and all who have loved ones who are ill and are in need of our strength and prayers and support. My father is currently battling leukemia. The support of my friends has been invaluable as I and my family face this hurdle. Love to you all. I will keep you all in my prayers. Love, Sandra

All of you are in my prayers. Sandra, I'm so sorry about your father. I've added him to my prayer list too. All my Pet Talk family are prayed for daily.

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Originally posted by Sudilar
Will be praying for a miracle. They do happen.

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Yes, they do.
I watched a miracle happened excactly a year ago, when my friend and coworker was in a coma. The doctors and nurses did not give us any hope. Talking about permanent brain damage and paralyzed vegetable state. We kept talking to her and touching her. She finally opened her eyes, when her sister was talking to her about her dog. She temporary lost her short-term memory, but is doing fantastic now.
I will keep all your loved ones in my prayers.
Sandra, dear, I'm so sorry about your dad. Does he need a bonemarrow transplant?

Sandra,

I'm really sorry to hear about your dad. He will be in my thoughts too. The same goes for the rest of your family.

Gio

Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep him and your whole family in my prayers, along with everyone else from here.


Auggie, your post provides hope for me, along with the e-mail I received from Aunt Ard today. (They live in Niagara Falls, New York, and we live in Altoona, Pa.) I'll post the e-mail on Sydney's prognosis. The prayers are working and it looks better than the doctors originally said. Please keep the prayers coming and thank you.
Beth

Hi, Everyone. Just giving you an update on Sydney. She is having some movement on her left side. She has moved her leg and also her arm. She was feeling her blanket last night. So far no movement on her right side. They gave her 1oz of pedisure last night through her feeding tube. She held it down. Today they are going to try to start weaning her from the ventilator. Hope it goes well. She had developed pneumonia but that seems to be clearing up. Thanks for the prayers and please keep praying for our baby girl and also for her parents. They are devestated. I will keep you informed when anything else changes. We are praying for the movement on her right side to begin. THANK YOU SO MUCH =======ARD AND WALT

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Originally posted by Stenograsaurus
please keep praying for our baby girl and also for her parents.

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Extra prayers are on the way and will continue for all of you. I'm so glad there has been an improvement.

I will continue thinking of you and your family and praying for your cousins little girl.

Sandra, so sorry to hear about your father. I am praying for a miracle for him, too. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Beth, that is some good news about the baby. I will pray my hardest for more miracles.

Beth, I'm pleased that the news about yout cousin's baby are a bit more encouraging. Positive thoughts are still coming her way.

Thank you to everyone for their kind words. My Dad is doing pretty good. He has just completed about 9 months of chemo. That was tough, mostly for me as he is a real trooper!! This is not the type of leukemia that responds well to bone transplant. Still, we look to the future with hope and positive thoughts. It is for all of you, and your families, that I now pray for. Tonya, your aunt, Beth, your cousin's baby, I think of you both and your families every day. Especially during this season of Easter and Passover, all of those ailing within our Pet Talk family are close to my heart. Sandra.

Sandra,

Thanks for the update on your Dad. I will double my
prayers for a good outcome for him.

Beth & Tonya, I pray & send good positive thoughts
for all your loved ones too.

All God's Blessings be on us all in these difficult times.

Sandra & Beth, my heart & prayers go out to you and your friends/family.

My Aunt had surgery this morning--don't know anything about the outcome as of yet (we were out of town all day). I guess Mom will try and call the hospital (in Baltimore) tomorrow.

~A big THANK YOU and {HUG} to all of you~

Just came back from Niagara Falls. I took my mom up yesterday. I'm going back up Thursday and staying until Sunday then coming back home. Have some good news on Sydney. She has moved ALL extremities so far. There's four miracles. She looks at you, but then her eyes roll back into her head so she's trying so hard to focus. She's still on the ventilator. The doctors did indicate that there was some brain damage but they were unable to tell the severity of it. It could range anywhere from moderate to severe. Only time will tell that one. Her eyes are getting clearer. They stopped giving her the medications that keep her sedated. Things are looking better than originally anticipated but she still has a long road ahead of her.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR PRAYING FOR SYDNEY!!!!!

I'm keeping everyone in my prayers also!!!!

Beth, Helen and I will continue to pray for Sydney....bless her heart, she's moving! That is wonderful. I hope you will have a good visit with them. Let her family know how many people are praying for her to recover. :)

She's off the ventilator!!!!! They removed it yesterday and she has not needed it yet!!!! They also removed her feeding tube but her throat is so raw from having the tubes down it for so long that it's hard for her to swallow so they put the tube back in. Billy and Lynn (dad and mom) bought all the nurses and doctors on the ICU unit pizza and wings to celebrate the removal of the ventilator.

Bill and Lynn have a 4 mo. old female Great Dane puppy. As stated before, they have not left the hospital since this happened. They need to find a home for the puppy because Sydney is going to require all their time and attention.