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  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited March 2009

    Oh JO, hang in there!!! How does one keep sane until Friday???

    Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!! Prayers!!!!

  • Genia
    Genia Member Posts: 1,055
    edited March 2009

    Will be praying for you JO.  The waiting is the hardest part of all of this.  I would say hang in there....but that just isn't enough and I know that!

    Lots of warm hugs JO

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited March 2009

    I totally agree, the waiting is very hard. I suppose we should be "waiting in the Lord". I wish I could crack the code on this one....

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited March 2009

    Claim it, JO, Claim it!!! Believe!

    I heard or saw something I keep remembering. That doubting and worrying takes as much energy as believing. Choose to believe. 

    :)

    I am trying, every day!!! Let's not give up!!

    Spring.

  • CAROLMARIE427
    CAROLMARIE427 Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2009

    Prayers and hugs your way... The waiting is the worst part.  Why don't these places just do the followups on the same or next day?!  Sigh....  I will be thinking of you. 

  • kbugmom
    kbugmom Member Posts: 8,310
    edited March 2009

    I want to share this with all of you. My sister in law told me of a friends mom. The lady was told awhile back she had less than a year. Now for the best news and I give God all the praise she is now brain cancer free. Believe, pray, and fight ladies.

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited March 2009

    Jo and Friends,

    This is to help you and other's that are in need.

    Father in heaven, Help me to have hope by surrounding me

    with hopeful people. Help me to not receive bad news as though its

    the last edition, but rather as one piece of information afloat on a

    river of facts flowing into a hopeful future. Heal me,not for me sake or anyone else's,

    but for Your sake. And ground my hope of reality of Your profound

    and enduring love for me and desire for my well-being. In the name of Jesus

    I pray. AMEN

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited March 2009

    Amen Debbie.

    And KBUG, AMEN to that:  Believe, pray, and fight

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited March 2009

    How do I fight? against what --- with what?

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited March 2009

    EWB,

    I wondered who to be mad at, who to fight. At first I thought I was mad at God. It took a while, but I think I decided to fight agienst Satin. He wants us to be hopeless, helpless and give up. That we'd be crushed by the cancer.

    Don't do it. Don't give up. Fight him. Live.That's what I think. I think it is helpful for me to feel the fight and direct it somewhere.

    I don't know if that helps. 

    On another note, Please pray for Genia. She's had a really rough day.

    Spring.

  • rsben70
    rsben70 Member Posts: 12
    edited March 2009

    you fight for you self, you life.  with everything you have. God is there carrying you he will never leave you..

    we are here for you, fighting the same fight.....

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited March 2009

    Dear Friend, This is For Genia and I and others that have had a rough day. 

    The Lord Said," Reach out to me, my child." Hurting and frightened, Stay

    with me and I will help you to rest, I will walk you threw this hard time, Then I will

    send you a rainbow and full of love. I love you my child and will never leave you.If you need me just look up I am there.  Love, Your Heavenly Father

    My God turns my darkness into light. Psalms 18:28

    Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me?

    Put your hope in God, for I will yet to praise Him, My Savior and my God. Psalms 42:11

  • Genia
    Genia Member Posts: 1,055
    edited March 2009

    Thank you girls.......I love you all so much.

    I need to remember HE is still in control......it's so easy to get sidetracked and forget that!!!

    hugs and love

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited March 2009

    Thank you ladies so much for your prayers and comments. I spent the past week crying and feeling so lost,  I think it is the past 2 yrs catching up with me (11/06 dx and 11/07 father died) and I don't think I ever let myself "feel" all of it.  Today is a better day; I feel hope again.

    Genia -- I hope you are doing better. It IS so easy to get sidetracked, we just have remind ourselves (and each other) and let ourselves be still and quiet our minds (not so easy in this crazy world).

    gentle hugs and prayers to all,

    Elaine

  • Genia
    Genia Member Posts: 1,055
    edited March 2009

    Hugs Elaine.....

    I think we get so emotional after going through cancer.  I can cry at the drop of a hat......but crying is a good way of cleansing the soul.  Provided you don't cry all the time.  We have been through a horrific trauma.....and it's HARD to just bounce back.  I know in my heart I will never ever be the same again.  And I miss the ME I was before all of this happened.  In some ways I'm a better more understanding person........but living with the fear of this beast returning......keeps me petrified!

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited March 2009

    Dear, Friends, I am going through the same thing EWB, My body is very very swollen(lymphedema),Cancer shots, Cut back on medical help. etc

    and I am fighting cancer Dr to get more help on and on. I am have crying spells and I know

    it is every normal. I have those time since I got chemo and am on Arimidex. But praise the Lord

    I am still here, I just start praying The Lords Prayer and it help alittle. God bless you, Debbie 

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited March 2009

    Yes, Debbie

    WE ARE STILL HERE!!!

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited March 2009

    Genia- I know what you mean. I miss the old me, and trying to figure out who the NEW me is and what makes me special and different. I have to think that all this must make us better, but learning to embrace that is hard.

    In a funny (odd not haha) way having stage 4 has been easier for me that if it was an earlier stage. I can not imagine what it must like to deal with the fear of recurrance. My heart goes out to you and I wish with all my heart that I could take away that fear.

    "If you'll hold on to me for dear life," says God, "I'll get you out of any trouble. I'll give you the best of care if you'll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I'll answer, be at your side in bad times; I'll rescue you, then throw you a party. I'll give you a long life, and give you a long drink of salvation!" Psalm 91:14-16 (The Message)

    Elaine

  • Genia
    Genia Member Posts: 1,055
    edited March 2009

    Elaine.....where is your METS sweetie.  In my heart....that would very hard to deal with too.  The FEAR of getting METS......and then actually having it.  Bless your heart!

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited March 2009

    I feel the same way Genia. I guess the next phase will be dealing with this and still living.

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited March 2009

    Lord,  I thank You that You have given me all the light I need for this day.

    I want to experience everything You have for me. I am willing pay the price of

    obedience for it. So if there is any area in my life where I am not walking in

    full obedience to your ways, show me. If You want me to do something that I

    am not doing ,make me understand and enable me to accomplish it. Don't let

    me drift away. Pull me out of deep waters and rescue me from all that takes me

    from You. I lay done my will and surrender to Yours. My times are in your hands,  

    and I know that I am secure as long as I can walk through them all with You. Give

    me strength, courage ,health ,wisdom, revelation, and faith for my journey. I trust

    You to keep me on the right path and to continue giving me the light I need for the step

    I'm on. Amen 

    This is the day the Lord has made;

    We will rejoice and be glad in it Psalm 118:24

    Turn away my eyes from looking at the worthless things,

        And revive me in Your way. Psalms 119:18

  • Jane_M
    Jane_M Member Posts: 932
    edited March 2009

    Elaine - I certainly understand how you feel.  In my heart, I KNOW this beast WILL come back.  I almost wish I was stage IV then I wouldn't be waiting for the other shoe to drop.  I would know my enemy and would be able to fight it.  It's fighting the unknown that's hard.  I'm sorry you are stage IV, but I know what you meant.

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited March 2009

    So sorry for the run a round Jo; prayers that all will be fine with the digital rad!

    Genia -- I have mets to spine. I am lucky (?) that it is in only 1, maybe 2 vertabre (sp?) and the spinal cord has not been affected at all. What I fear most is that the current teatment stops working. I have been on hormonal therapy for about 2 yrs now and I have been responding very well, although SEs have not been good.

    Hugs and prayers to all in need today.  I hope everyone has the chance to feel the sun on their cheeks today.

    Elaine

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited March 2009

    Thanks Jo. Jane, I know, it is a real stuggle.

    An another note, our friend Juli could use prayeers....


    Kevin C Cruz wrote at 3:58am
    Hello again FOJ (friends of Jules):


    Sorry to say my mom spent another day in ICU. However, great news is that her heart rate, temperature and breathing, as well as overall strength, continue to improve. She even ate some chicken, rice and peas for dinner ... no more milk and crakers. As of now, all results from the lung procedure yesterday show... Read More Negative. Tomorrow is now the new goal for getting out of ICU, but a few more days in the new hospital wing are to be expected.


    Juli has asked that I let everyone know how much she enjoys and appreciates your kind-hearted words. She will continue to do her best on the road to recovery and can't wait to get back online to say a big Hello to everyone.

    Please take care and enjoy the weekend!

    Best wishes,
    Kevin

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited March 2009

    Dear Lord, Our dear friend Juli is in need of your comfort and healing.

    Lord bless her with peace to know she is never alone.Help her to remember

    to keep a positive, fighting spirit. We love her Lord and know she is in Your

    hands. Bless everyone with her ,that they may be give peace and rest. We love You

    Lord and leave this in Your hands. AMEN

  • Genia
    Genia Member Posts: 1,055
    edited March 2009

    Prayers for those in need.......

    Elaine....I'm sorry hun.  But our God is a wonderful healer.  And he can heal you too.....just keep believing and praying. 

    I need some prayers too.  My daughter moved in with me on Monday.  She's a recovering drug addict.  This whole week has been nerve wrecking to say the least.  My husband is an alcoholic......and the two of them don't get along well at all.  Somehow I end up in the middle.  Right now....I really don't need that.  I'm scheduled for my surgery a week from Tuesday.  And right now I need to be focused on that.......not ready to have a complete meltdown!

    My sister told me yesterday if something didn't change here....she was coming to get me until after my surgery.  Why do addicts have to be so self centered????

    Hugs and prayers........

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited March 2009

    Genia- As if there wasn't enough stress going on for you....so sorry this has been added to your load. Be sure to care for yourself! The others are grown up and need to be responsible for themselves, they have created their mess, they have to deal with it, not you.  Please please please put yourself first. You are in my prayers, I pray you are able to find a quiet, calm healing place where you are able to focus on you and healing. I pray for your dd and dh that they are able to face their demons and find a way out of their dark place without harming themselves and you.

    Jo, Jane, Spring and all, I pray that today is a good day, quiet and calm, a day for resting and getting ready for the new week.

    Juli, I pray for a quick and uneventful recovery, so glad you have your family nearby to help and keep us posted! 

    In his name I pray,

    Elaine

  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 592
    edited March 2009

    I see some Ohio ladies..where in Ohio? I am grad of Ohio U, Athens. Loved it there, loved Ohio. My dh's family is from Dayton/Springfield area.

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited March 2009

    Dear Lord, There are many ladies on this line that need You to give them courage

    and strength. Please bless and care for Genia at this time and help her threw this time, That her

    family will care and work with here. Bless Jo and thank You for answering her pray.

    Lord thank you for Elaine a sister to all. And Lord bless Springtime for all the smile and

    caring, She is very special. We love You Lord and thank You for walking with us. AMEN

    I will never leave you or forsake you. Herbrew 13:5

    Remember the wonders He has done. Psalms 105:5 NIV

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited March 2009

    May God who gives patience,steadiness, and

    encouragement help you to live in complete

    harmony with each other-----each with the attitude

    of Christ toward others. Romans 15:5 TLB

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