I've just gotten off of the phone with our sister, Saint. As many of your know she's been Stage 4 for five years and is currently undergoing rads to her spine. She has completed the first 9 treatments of a projected 12. I've just gotten off the phone with her and she's taking today 'off' of treatment, due to feeling so very poorly.
Prayers. We need prayers. We need good vibrations, and blessings and wishes and encouragement.
Tomorrow is her firstborn's high school graduation. As we spoke thru tears to one another, she says to convey that she fully expects to recover from this treatment. There have been many times in the past 5 years that she wondered whether she'd live to see this milestone. Now while poised at the very event, the beast is attempting to snatch that away.
We need prayers. He will graduate. She will see how tall he is tomorrow in his robe in their kitchen. She will hug him in his cap and gown. I just want with all my heart, for her to be well enough to sit in the auditorium and see him cross the stage. For his sake.
Prayer partners. Please pile on!!
Edited, cuz I tracked down the picture of the two of us from last winter. This was taken in Chicago..... Saint took the train in, to share in my event. She was given the nametag "My People" because she went to the wall for me, providing every sort of support imaginable. The pic was taken just before her departure to the train station. We'd stayed up nearly all night, laughing and telling stories. We'd spent 8 hours in the Art Museum together. I think the photographer captured our joy at having had some quality, sister-time.
Edited to add the outcome of the graduation: Saint was NOT able to attend the ceremony.

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coonie Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,522 |
Jun 12, 2009 11:59 am
coonie wrote:
Oh Saint!!! I'm sending the biggest warmest most gentle hugs and prayers your way today!!!!
Chemo, Herceptin, Bilateral Mast/Ooph, Arimidex ~~ i'm gonna LIVE till I die ~~~Lisa
Dx 11/14/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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coonie Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,522 |
Jun 12, 2009 12:02 pm
coonie wrote:
![]() Chemo, Herceptin, Bilateral Mast/Ooph, Arimidex ~~ i'm gonna LIVE till I die ~~~Lisa
Dx 11/14/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Deb-from-Oh
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,121 |
Jun 12, 2009 12:09 pm
Deb-from-Ohio wrote:
![]() www.caringbridge.org/visit/debbiecaudill--Kickin Cancers Butt one cell at a time!
Dx 10/23/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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barbe1958 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,194 |
Jun 12, 2009 12:11 pm
barbe1958 wrote:
It's certainly not asking much Dear God, please allow Saint the dignity of watching her son graduate. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen. Papillary Carcinoma with ITCs and IMLN, Bilateral Mastectomy Dec 16th/08 No re-con. No foobies.
Dx 12/10/2008, 1cm, Stage II, 2/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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coonie Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,522 |
Jun 12, 2009 12:13 pm
coonie wrote:
Amen!! Chemo, Herceptin, Bilateral Mast/Ooph, Arimidex ~~ i'm gonna LIVE till I die ~~~Lisa
Dx 11/14/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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faithmena4 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 55 |
Jun 12, 2009 12:18 pm
faithmena4 wrote:
God please give Saint strength to participate in her son's graduation. Such a milestone in a son's life deserves his mother's presence. Please grant her that wish. God Bless you. Dx 1/13/2005, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Sharon51 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 9,508 |
Jun 12, 2009 12:23 pm
Sharon51 wrote:
I would gladly take her side effects for the day tomorrow. Sending prayers Saint. |
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Deb-from-Oh
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,121 |
Jun 12, 2009 12:52 pm
Deb-from-Ohio wrote:
Amen Barbe! www.caringbridge.org/visit/debbiecaudill--Kickin Cancers Butt one cell at a time!
Dx 10/23/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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faithandfif
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Jun 12, 2009 01:10 pm
faithandfifty wrote:
Dear Heavenly Healer. We come to you as your children. Eyes big with wonder and amazement. As we grow up we think that we have 'control' over our little lives here on your planet. It is such a shock and a slap to our faces to learn that there are many places, that despite our best efforts, we can't control. I know that Saint is overjoyed with delight for having been graced these past five years, years of watching and directing the growth and development of her children. There's no one more grateful for gifts she's been given. Infinite Healer, she knows that she has no control over the outcome of this disease, nor over the details of how the next 28 hours will unfold. She has given this whole situation to your hands. She has given it in trust and resignation to your goodness and kindness, to your grace. There are so many verses where we are instructed to "ask, and it shall be given." On that instruction, I ask that you see your daughter Saint able to participate in her child's graduation. We glorify your name that their party has already taken place and that the family has indeed celebrated together, prior to this treatment's unfolding. Blessings held most dear. These children have already had too many events where mom has heard about it, after the fact. Let her be there. Let her witness this milestone. Let her cry. Let her exalt your name that she is there and crying. Let her sob great powerful sobs of blessed assurance that you've always held the 'control' and have held it keenly aware -- even when we are clueless as to the plan.... Your plan. She knows and trusts in your mercy. I am the child at the hem of your robe. I am willing to beg on her behalf...... she's a much better person. So I am here, begging for this occaision. Thank you for the blessing of meeting and getting to know this heroine-in-real-life. I never thought that this beast could bring me blessings, but again -- I am wrong so often, in retrospect. Our sisterhood here, and Saint in particular, have added a whole new dimension and understanding to my little perspective. Thank you. As you knew, I am a better person for this portion of my story. It is an honor to know her. It is an even greater honor to attempt to support her. Please hold us up. Please hold her up. Please hold her up. Please give her strength and courage. Strength and courage. Strength and courage. Strength and courage. xx00xx00xx00xx00xx Amen. Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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TenderIsOur
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4,341 |
Jun 12, 2009 01:35 pm
TenderIsOurMight wrote:
Praying for you Saint. May your cancer turn quiet and restfull, as we all lift our eyes to the sky. Tender It cannot be emphasized too strongly that treatment of each patient is a highly individualized matter. (FDA-approved labeling for warfarin (Coumadin) NDA 9-218/5-105)
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Sharon51 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 9,508 |
Jun 12, 2009 01:42 pm
Sharon51 wrote:
Amen Faith!!! Beautifully said. |
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kbugmom Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 15,128 |
Jun 12, 2009 02:31 pm
kbugmom wrote:
Dear Heavenly Father I ask for you to touch our dear sister Saint. Fill her with energy and wellness. I believe you hear and answer our prayers. Amen Susan |
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coonie Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,522 |
Jun 12, 2009 02:36 pm
coonie wrote:
Saint, I'm begging God on your behalf too. Faith's prayer is so beautiful and I pray that God grants every plea......even more, above and beyond what we even ask. ((((((((((gentle hugs)))))) Chemo, Herceptin, Bilateral Mast/Ooph, Arimidex ~~ i'm gonna LIVE till I die ~~~Lisa
Dx 11/14/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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coonie Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,522 |
Jun 12, 2009 03:21 pm
coonie wrote:
Prayers going up every minute!!!! Chemo, Herceptin, Bilateral Mast/Ooph, Arimidex ~~ i'm gonna LIVE till I die ~~~Lisa
Dx 11/14/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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coonie Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,522 |
Jun 12, 2009 04:11 pm
coonie wrote:
![]() Chemo, Herceptin, Bilateral Mast/Ooph, Arimidex ~~ i'm gonna LIVE till I die ~~~Lisa
Dx 11/14/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Deb-from-Oh
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,121 |
Jun 12, 2009 04:26 pm
Deb-from-Ohio wrote:
![]() www.caringbridge.org/visit/debbiecaudill--Kickin Cancers Butt one cell at a time!
Dx 10/23/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIa, Grade 2, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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Jenniferz Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 422 |
Jun 12, 2009 05:03 pm
Jenniferz wrote:
Gentle hugs, healing thoughts, and many, many prayers being sent. Jennifer No chemo, no rads...just Femara for the next 3 years.
Dx 4/28/2006, IDC, <1cm, Stage Ia, Grade 3, 0/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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faithandfif
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Jun 12, 2009 05:12 pm
faithandfifty wrote:
Saint. You've been focused on this milestone for soooooo long. The event in unfurling at your very finger-tips. May you rally long enough to appreciate what's happened. Then may your rally buoy your spritis and body that all of those other milestones come into focus. xx00xx00xx00xx Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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faithandfif
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,650 |
Jun 12, 2009 05:18 pm
faithandfifty wrote:
Keep the faith sister. Keep the faith. I know that your sawdust stuffing has broken loose of it's fabric. I know that you can't imagine being this close to the event, only to see the pictures. Keep the faith. I just gotta believe that "all things work together for good." Remember how many times you've told me that this fight is just as much mental as physical. Keep the faith. xx00xx00xx00xx Keep up with my travels at: www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com
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hollyann Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,391 |
Jun 12, 2009 05:19 pm
hollyann wrote:
Dear Heavenly Father, Please allow our dear Saint to see her son cross that stage to receive his diploma......This is one of her fondest wishes.....Please heal our dear Saint and keep her safe and comfortable.....Dear Lord we know You have a Plan for all of us and we don't always know what that plan is, but please let Saint seeing her son tomorrow be part of that plan.....Also Dear Lord, please keep all my bco sisters and brothers in Your Loving Arms and watch over them....I pray You give them all they need for this day and all the rest of their days and mine......Watch over all my family and keep my sister Fran NED.......And Dear Lord, watch over all my sisters and brothers in the other states and all my family I have left......In Jesus' Name I pray...Amen Hugs and love, Lucy
Dx 1/15/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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hollyann Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,391 |
Jun 12, 2009 05:20 pm
hollyann wrote:
Faith thank you for the update......I will send her son a card on Monday as I do not want to go near a stroe this weekend.....I already sent Saint a card this week...Hope she got it to cheer her up..... Hugs and love, Lucy
Dx 1/15/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 1, 0/6 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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EWB Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,416 |
Jun 12, 2009 05:44 pm
EWB wrote:
Hugs, prayers and love for Saint. I pray with all my heart to God our father, that you are healed and able to watch with pride, only a mother has, as your son reaches a milestone in his (and your) life. I pray you enjoy the day. Elaine Dx 11/9/2006, 4cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Sharon51 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 9,508 |
Jun 12, 2009 05:59 pm
Sharon51 wrote:
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barbe1958 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,194 |
Jun 12, 2009 06:10 pm
barbe1958 wrote:
Saint, praying you will get a good nights sleep and some inner strength tomorrow.... Papillary Carcinoma with ITCs and IMLN, Bilateral Mastectomy Dec 16th/08 No re-con. No foobies.
Dx 12/10/2008, 1cm, Stage II, 2/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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coonie Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,522 |
Jun 12, 2009 06:31 pm
coonie wrote:
Evening prayers for you Saint!!! Can't wait to hear how the graduation ceremony went! Be well & Stay Strong!!!!!!!
Chemo, Herceptin, Bilateral Mast/Ooph, Arimidex ~~ i'm gonna LIVE till I die ~~~Lisa
Dx 11/14/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIa, Grade 2, 0/15 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+ |
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Sharon51 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 9,508 |
Jun 12, 2009 06:36 pm
Sharon51 wrote:
I know this has been posted before but I thought it might help you to know EVERYONE is praying that you get to the ceremony tomorrow. |
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elliem1207 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,524 |
Jun 12, 2009 06:40 pm
elliem1207 wrote:
Thinking of you Saint, and keeping you in my prayers. ellie (((( hugs )))) ~~ I will not allow the fear of tomorrow rob me of the joy of today.~~
Dx 11/2007, , Stage IV, / nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- |
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Held Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 458 |
Jun 12, 2009 07:14 pm
Held wrote:
My darling mentor, My prayers are with you. I pray for comfort, peace of mind and healing. I love you. Never do anything you wouldn't want to explain to the paramedics!
Dx 9/6/2007, DCIS, 6cm+, Grade 3, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR- |
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wayover20 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 597 |
Jun 12, 2009 07:21 pm
wayover20 wrote:
Prayers coming your way for strength, healing and courage. It is NEVER too late for miracles. Dx 8/3/2008, ILC, 6cm+, Stage IV, 0/17 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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julz4 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,562 |
Jun 12, 2009 08:14 pm
julz4 wrote:
Sending Prayers of Strength & Healing Your Way.... |
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