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Happy New Year everyone and special prayers that 2011 will be the year of the CURE !!
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Happy new year to my sweet, dear bc sisters!! I continue to pray for all of us! Amen
Ellie xo
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Happy New Years to all of you!
Laura may your business improve and your financial security be solidified, Theresa may you find your passion at work, Sheila may you have health and your sadness be eased, Tori and Paula, Prayers Answered may your finish treatment in complete health. Apple may your health be stabilized, Traci may you find Peace, Health and Happiness in the new Year, Ellie may you be free of all anxiety...... I pray that all of you will be rid of bc for good and that you may continue your journey to wholeness and health both physically and spiritually.Janet, Jacqueline, Pat, and all of the other ladies on this amazingly supportive thread be completely blessed.
May God shower you with many blessings in the New YEAR!
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Happy New Year Wonderful Sisters!
God Bless You All.
May this year be the turning point for us all, physically, mentally and spiritually.
Much Love,
Traci
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Happy New Year Dear Sisters! Michelle - that was a wonderful prayer thank you.
I will post a prayer or two in case anyone else is on.
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I 'm here - just finished taking ornaments & lights off tree!
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Blessed be the Lord Jesus, who brings us peace. He came to unite what had been separated. Let us pray to him:
- Lord, give your peace to all.
By your coming you revealed your goodness and humanity to mankind: let us remain forever grateful for what you have done for us.
- Lord, give your peace to all.
You filled Mary your Mother with grace: pour out an abundance of grace on us all.
- Lord, give your peace to all.
You came to announce the Good News of God to the world: may ever more people proclaim your word, and ever more people hear it.
- Lord, give your peace to all.
You condescended to become our brother by being born of the Virgin Mary: teach men to love one another as brothers.
- Lord, give your peace to all.
You appeared to the world like the sun at dawn: may the dead see with their own eyes the brightness of your face.
- Lord, give your peace to all.
Amen
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Hi Janet - I'm posting prayers from Evening Prayer.
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Father, source of light in every age, the virgin conceived and bore your Son
who is called Wonderful God, Prince of Peace.
May her prayer, the gift of a mother's love, be your people's joy through all ages.
May her response, born of a humble heart, draw our Spirit to rest on your people.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
-Amen
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Amen. Very calming prayer with the "Lord, give your peace to all"
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THank you for posting those Theresa.
My brother just emailed me to ask if I realized tomorrow is 1 1 11. Had not thought of that.
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From Night Prayer
Deuteronomy 6:4-7
Listen, Israel: the Lord our God is the one Lord. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength. Let these words I urge on you today be written on your heart. You shall repeat them to your children and say them over to them whether at rest in your house or walking abroad, at your lying down or at your rising.
Short Responsory
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
- Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord, God of faithfulness.
- Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
- Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.Canticle Nunc Dimittis
Keep us safe, Lord, while we are awake, and guard us as we sleep, so that we can keep watch with Christ and rest in peace.
Now, Master, you let your servant go in peace.
You have fulfilled your promise.
My own eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples.
A light to bring the Gentiles from darkness;
the glory of your people Israel.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
Keep us safe, Lord, while we are awake, and guard us as we sleep, so that we can keep watch with Christ and rest in peace.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Let us pray.
Come, Lord, to our dwelling, and drive the snares of the enemy far away from it. Let your holy angels dwell in it and keep us in peace; and may your blessing be with us always.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
May the almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
AMEN--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alma Redemptoris MaterKind mother of our Redeemer,
the way to heaven for us, now and always,
come to our help as we fall and strive to rise.
All nature stood still in wonder
when you gave flesh
to your own flesh's Creator.
Virgin at Gabriel's greeting,
Virgin now and always -
take pity on us sinners.
Alma Redemptoris Mater, quae pervia caeli
porta manes, et stella maris, succurre cadenti,
surgere qui curat, populo: tu quae genuisti,
natura mirante, tuum sanctum Genitorem,
Virgo prius ac posterius, Gabrielis ab ore,
sumens illud Ave, peccatorum miserere.0 -
Amen. Beautiful Theresa!
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You're welcome Janet! :-) I'm glad you were here with me tonight. The Lord will hear our prayers!
I did not realize that tomorrow was 1 1 11!! Amazing.
The sunset was beautiful this evening over Monroe Bay... just spectacular! We're watching the Florida/S.Carolina game. :-)
Happy New Year and may you be blessed abundantly!! May we BOTH find our calling this year!!
Michelle - may your endeavor be blessed this year!
Traci - may you be blessed in your work this year!
Apple/Mary - may God bring you healing this year!
Ellie - God bless you in your work and if you still have an ailing car, may God send you a new one!
Paula - God's healing for you and good health!
Tori - God's healing for you and health during chemo! (if you're done, speedy recovery!)
Prayersareanswered - God's healing for you and health during chemo!
Laura - God's blessing on your business!
Sheila - God's peace to your mind, body and soul!
Pat - God bless you raising your grandson!
And for everyone else - May 2011 bring us a cure!!!!
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I need to sign off -- my battery is running low! Hope to catch you all in the new year!
Pax et bonum!
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God bless Theresa - so thankful for you and all our sisters. A very happy new year to you & yours.
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Well, I missed you all. Sorry sorry! I overdid yesterday...did wake up in time to watch us cross over to 2011 though. I will spend some time with your prayers today, thank you so much for taking the time to share these.
Theresa, such a beautiful ministry you are in the midst of. You have a gift Dear Friend
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Jan 1, 2011
Good morning and Happy New Year to all my bc sisters here!!!
Today is "Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, Solemnity" and I found a prayer for it.
Prayer on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Father,
The image of the Virgin is found in the Church.
Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared and a love that never knew sin, for you kept her sinless from
the first moment of her conception.
Trace in our actions the lines of her love, in our hearts her readiness of faith.
Prepare once again a world for your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
forever and ever. Amen.
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Haven't been active for quite a few days, all of your postings were great and they are all so caring. There are so many great advice for Theresa so I don't need to add anything, you ladies have covered all areas already.
Traci ~ welcome back from your trip, I envy you to be able to visit your father as I'm waiting for my body to heal enough that I can handle a 5 hours flight. I know I will be able to accomplish that soon
I'm still healing from the SE from radiation and it is a combination of the skin issue and the SNB side being "angry". It is tapering off these few days but I must be careful and not lift a thing from the L arm or do a wrong stretch. I feel that there's this negative cloud over me, just when SNB se let up a little, someone had backed up into my parked car front grill. I took my daughter out to buy used text books from another girl and then went shop a little. Came out and the damage was there. And last night, just when we were leaving for a dinner and movie, the exterior water pipe bursted.
I would like to ask for prayers for all the negative things to cease, to get blessings for our real estate business and my children to do well in school and my mother to have improved kidney health.
May God Bless us all here with his Grace, that we will be rid of any form of cancer, that there will be minimal side effects for any treatments and take away our fear. Let us be aware of how important family and friendship is, so that we may appreciate the people surrounding us. May God also Bless us in giving our good energy back into our body, Lord knows how our energy level is not like before. We need this energy so that we can sustain our day-to-day work/chores and have energy to help others.
Amen!
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Hi Paula,
Yes, it was such a blessing to see my father. I love his buddies too...I used to be so shy about going to dinner in the dining room, and now you cannot keep me away. I dressed up and just really enjoyed myself and our company. I made my annual trek to Wegman's on the bus with the residents as well.
I am sorry you are still having SE's from the radiation. I was afraid you might have that flair like I did when I had the LE therapy. It's like fire isn't it? Be very gentle with yourself, and I am very careful to just brush the skin instead of applying too much pressure for my LE exercises.
I had a good talk with a TN sister I met going through treatment, and we talked a lot about energy and the struggles of trying to keep up at our respective jobs, as well as day to day work/chores. She has had several people just come down on her for not being back in the game at 8 months post chemo. I have spent most of the day working on my place, and this is ongoing. I am starting to throw things out...and simplify. We will see how I fare later on, and then laundry, dishes and walking the dog. That's life as I know it. I don't have the additional challenges of being a parent on top of everything else.
The Lord certainly does know our energy is not like before, and our Sisters and Brothers in treatment for Cancer certainly do to. But it can be very hard when friends and family don't. I get some of that as well, but my jaw was on the floor upon hearing some of my friend's experiences. I am very worried too, as she has a nodule on her lung, and a growth on her sternum. She had a CT on Thursday, and has some f/u appointments this week. She is in my prayers, and she lost her sister to Breast Cancer too. There is another single gal who lives near me who is Triple Neg, and we are going to try and help each other out, add a little laughter in the equation and try to go out together (easy stuff like dinner,) so that's something for the new year.
Other goals, besides cleaning and throwing out stuff I don't need or use (and cannot be donated,) are to watch my hydration. I am going to increase my fluids, and keep track if I need to, especially at work. I will get a humidifier for the apartment.
A few more paper things as well, which I detest!
and the rest will be devoted to spiritual development. I think this is all I can handle for now. I'll check back with you all later, and hope you are having a wonderful first day of 2011. 1/1/11
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Traci - you bring back memories of my dad! At his retirement home on New Year's Eve, no one could (or wanted) stay up until midnight. So, they would gather in the activity hall at 9pm and the big clock would be moved from 9pm to 11:55pm - and then they'd have the big new year countdown!
:) I'm with you on paperwork. Tax stuff is already coming in the mail.
Paula - sorry about your car. They should have left a note! Depending where you were parked, you might be able to ask the store (mall or whatever) about security tapes around that time to get a license number for the police. Most have security cameras in parking lots.
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Happy New Year Ladies, May we all have a blessed Year, Good health and a strong faith.
Always praying for my Catholic friends.
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Sisters,
The happiest of new years to you all!!! Asking and praying to our Dear Lord to bless us all abundantly with good health and happiness for us all....
I feel like I have fallen off the face of the Earth...seem so out of touch lately. It's almost like feeling "out of myself" and it's weirding me out...I keep attributing it to chemo and hope that is it the case. This last treatment took me for a loop...been extremely fatigued over the holidays and trying to keep up with everything, has got me feeling "bleh"....
I've been reading over the posts I've missed and I've missed out on much..
Paula-sorry to hear about your car girl...that is a bummer. I mean it, people can be so rude sometimes..it's amazing to me the folks that just "walk away" from things like that and have no conscious about it....hope it's an easy fix for you guys.... You will be in my prayers that the "negative" things come to an end for you...in fact, for all of us..
Traci- Welcome back from your trip...it sounds as though it was a good one and that you had a wonderful time with your dad...that is awesome!
Janet and Theresa-beautiful prayers Friday night...you girls are amazing... Theresa-thank you for remembering me in your prayers...you are so sweet (BTW-last chemo is this Friday! Any new revelations about your career path?
Prayersareanswerd-hope side effects are finding their way out of your life right now...please know that I'm praying they have subsided and they are minimal from here on out...
apple-hope the medical business stuff worked itself out for you....prayers for you as well...
New Years was bittersweet for me...so glad to put 2010 behind me, but a bit apprehensive about what 2011 will bring (although I'm praying all will be good)...does that sound crazy to anyone else besides me? Maybe my hormones are all jacked up...that's prolly the case...I just can't seem to get on a solid road right now...maybe after all the treatment is over? Who knows? I"m praying for guidance right now and struggling...I hate feeling this way...
At any rate, my prayers for you all is that you are blessed, happy and healthy this new year and for many, many new years to come....
peace and prayers,
Tori
DE COLORES!
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Dear Tori,
So good to hear from you. I do understand your feelings very much. First chemo is a beating. Sometimes I hesitate to say such things as not wanting to scare anybody, but I guess it's more important to be real. Some do very well, and some of us really have a rough time. I am feeling a bit off as well. My friend who is concerned about a progression, the loss of another TN sister Angelsabove has me shaking a bit. And sad too. I am going through some other stuff too, so together this makes for a day of deep questions, sincere prayer and lots of work trying to get my place together. Throwing stuff out...
Some days are harder than others, so let us hang in there together
Praying for God's Love.
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Traci
I am sorry you are going through this anxious time, I just hate the feelings that come with this bc journey. I agree the chemo was horrible for me too, looking back there was actually a day I felt like I was dying. When I would stand up from my bed I felt like I was going to die it was just too much. The taste in my mouth, the pain, the extreme fatigue, how could it be anything but just a bad time.
Tori, just hunker down and know this is a HARD time and don't expect that you should be anything but struggling. Perhaps knowing that it just is a hard time will help you not struggle as much, know that you will have better times ahead, and you will for sure.
I am feeling the need of heavy prayer and novenas again to help all that are struggling here. Traci remember that others on this board do NOT have the same story you are writing your own story and I feel very positive for you I just feel that you have much to bring to the world and your journey is just beginning. One of the cool things I took from your post and have really thought about is your ability to be in the moment. When you went to the home and just totally engaged in the moment, got dressed up and enjoyed ...I feel I need more of that KIND of living can you talk more about how you do that.
Much love to all of you
PS Laura my mind has been on you a lot since Christmas I hope you will check in soon and let us know you are ok and how things are going.
Blessings Michelle
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Michelle,
You have brought me to tears my friend, thanks so much. Your right, we each have our own story and journey. I had a very difficult time with my sister during XMas. She directed a lot of anger and hateful words towards me, and I felt great shame at the condition of my apartment, which she pointed out as well. I had tried so very hard to get everything done for the family, and she came in a day before expected. My place has always been one of controlled chaos, and I had been trying to work on it new rugs, new vacuum cleaner, but well, failure. She had some very harsh words, hurtful now to think of it. I have been cleaning all day today and yesterday, wondering how could I have gotten so behind in my life. So it is very challenging right now...a process I have to go through, but painful one. I fell apart years ago when I was badly injured, then a series of sad events followed. So this is a hard hard time, but I know I can get through this too, and be proud again.
I am so thankful you for your sweet words and prayers. My father has always been my shining light, and I was going to get there now matter how much verbal abuse I had to endure. We ended up alright (my sister and myself), but it was deep deep stuff. Your right Michelle, I did enjoy every minute with Dad and his friends.
I am also dealing with the exchange issue. The other PS cannot take my case as she is carrying two surgeon's work loads. My sister will not be coming to help me, and I am very concerned on how I am going to make it post surgery. The Nurse is going to talk to my PS (she is out on maternity leave) to see if she is willing to try an exchange instead of the Latflap to help reduce my post surgical needs, and so I don't have to be out of work for too long. I do not want to ask for more than two weeks off after taking 9 months off last year.
so, that's a few of the issues that have me pretty down right now, but I can just take this one day at a time.
Thanks so much for your prayers and for listening.
Traci
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Traci
I can so relate to your issue. During the year post dx I let every thing go to HE##$$, I was a very together (controlled person), every thing was immaculate and organized and people said just that about me "very together". After dx I froze and could not move, I had 2 stacks of paper that were probably a foot tall each (no lie) I just kept moving them around. they had bills, medical follow up, and just all of our important life papers. I could not look at them, it went on for months for the first time ever I didn't pay things on time ( i had had a perfect credit score) I just didn't care and I was in frozen mode. I finally broke and needed help. I called my Stepmom and she flew down from Washington and just sat there with me and held up papers and helped me figure out what to do with them. SInce then I find that sometimes having my MIL come over and just help me get motivated is helpful. Sitting and staring at the mess in our lives is overwhelming and if we don't have support or are staring at the "stuff" alone is overwhelming and we get the "why bother" attitude.
I pray that you can reach out and ask a friend or someone to come over and put on some tea/coffee and music and just tackle a little at a time. I really empathize with you but try to concentrate on what you are doing well and live in that for a bit. I am in great admiration that you are in your first year and you are so caring about others all the time.
Prayers for you my dear, it'll be OK
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Tori - so sorry for this struggle. Maybe the feeling of being 'outside of yourself' is one way the body tries to cope & recover from cumulative effects. I just pray to God that this will ease for you through the remainder of treatments.
Traci - I'm distresed about you too. I don't know why people are cruel, esp. family members. You have the right to be exactly who you are - which, by the way, is an uncommonly kind and empathetic person. One of my mastec. pals had issues w/her sister over Christmas too. And she had some wise advice - she decided that her sister was never going to change, so she was going to change how she perceives her sister. Good advice & reminds me of the serenity prayer...
- God, grant us the...
- Serenity to accept things we cannot change,
- Courage to change the things we can, and the
- Wisdom to know the difference
- Patience for the things that take time
- Appreciation for all that we have, and
- Tolerance for those with different struggles
- Freedom to live beyond the limitations of our past ways, the
- Ability to feel your love for us and our love for each other and the
- Strength to get up and try again even when we feel it is hopeless.
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Tori, I hope you feel better after your treatments are finished. It dose take a something from us and it take awhile to get back to normal. Just take one day at a time and you'll be back to normal just give it time.
Traci, When I got my exchange I was back to work in a week, I went back with stitches still in, I felt great no pain to speak of, so good luck on that. Also you will do thing when you are ready don;t let anyone tell you otherwise. You are your own special person.
To marrow I take my sister for her Dr app and see when she will be having her surgery. I hope it just a lumpectomy. My surgery is 1-11-11 I hope it a lucky day.
My prayers are with all of you and I pray for a better 2011 for all of us.
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Hi Traci,
Geez Louise - I'm glad no one is checking on my housekeeping....which I have decided is a major waste of my time and energy. My house was always spotless - not anymore! It's not horrid, but it's not what it used to be. If I've learned something important recently, it's that I am NOT spending my time and my limited energy scrubbing toilets. My husband and I have decided to bring in a cleaning company once a month - and they just do the bathrooms and kitchen. Well worth the cost and has greatly relieved my burden. So, it's not stinking and disgusting....just not perfectly clean anymore. I'm glad your sister isn't visiting me! Let it flow off your body - she doesn't have to live in the apartment, so her opinion doesn't count. If it's so horrendous to her, you should sweetly ask her to come and do a major housecleaning for you - as a gift for the new year.
Happy New Year everyone! I am sooooo glad that 2010 is gone, gone, gone! I'm glad that 2011 is here and I'm in fairly good shape (as it is). I'm happy to see another year and hope there's lots more to come. But whatever it is, I'm a blessed person.
Went to mass this morning and found great peace and joy. I thanked God for his goodness in supporting me and all of you through this hellish disease and was so glad to receive communion! It's a good day to smile.
I'm planning on smiling a whole lot more this year. Hugs to you all!
Pat
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