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Laura,
What a beautiful song. I felt so quiet inside after reading it. I think the financial prayers are a great idea. I have learned that this is all part of our being, and comes not from greed but the need for security, for ourselves, families and several here, their extended family of employees. I wish that so much for everyone, to not know the desperation of financial crisis. Let us pray to be provided for and to help provide for others. To be able to release these fears or anxieties in order to be present on our path.
Sandy,
You are facing the same challenges and fears that your fellow sisters here have traveled, or are getting ready to travel. How fabulous for Janet to have had such a great PS. I hope you are encouraged in hearing her story, that you too can have the same quality of care. You do have the time to research and interview, and read other's stories and experiences. Please don't be so hard on yourself, as no one here would ever wish you anything but having to do the least amount of treatment in order to remain cancer free. We all have different paths in this journey, but we are one together.
Kay,
This is a very hard time, and is so filled with anxiety and distraction. Janet gives wonderful advice from both sides, survivor and mother. There are threads you can read through that are about this waiting phase, and we are here as well. Just a head's up, you will have a 5 post a day limit in the beginning on BCO, and can private message anyone without limits. I don't know how many days or posts need to go by before you can post willy nilly, but just wanted to share. You are most welcome here, and I have found prayer and a resurgence of faith have gone hand in hand with my diagnosis and treatment, and I am grateful. Truly.
PAULA PAULA PAULA...I have no doubt you did wonderfully in your interview. I pray you get this job and it's everything you want. I hope you are honoring the work that has already come before this interview to get you there. You are very intelligent and have a true genuine heart. You will do well in whatever you choose to do.
and to everyone, I hope you all had a good day, and that Theresa you are doing well up in NJ
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Good Evening sisters...
Thank you for all your words of encouragement...I appreciate it!
Getting ready to head to bed shortly...have to have my husband at the airport at 4am. We went and had a special dinner tonight and it was nice...
Looks like we may have a renter for our house already! Sometimes, things happen so that something better will come along...I think this may be the case! Thanks be to God!
Number 10 of rads done today...doing pretty good with that and fatigue hasn't hit too hard yet.
Paula--hope all went well with your interview...
Will catch up tomorrow with everyone else!
God bless you sisters...
love,
Tori
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Ditto to everything Squidward said !!!!!
Ladies.... I have not been too " well " for a little bit... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....
I want you to know.... I am ALWAYS here............ I am NEVER gone...... and I pray all the time. Prayer is truly what saves me from... me...
I miss sisters like Angel..... where are you sister? I hope you are surviving and THRIVING! I will never forget the book you sent me ... I will re-read it through my lifetime.
I just feel good today... a good day.... and I want to post to you... that I am ALWAYS here... you are never forgotten...... and I struggle just like you all do.....
I also know....... that at the end of the day............ or.........at the end of our life........ there will be our Father...... through the Son....... He will be waiting for us.... and THAT is the greatest love story ever told.... ever created...... ever true.
Gods Love,
Laura
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Paula---quite distrubed about the vitamin thing-----have to do a search.
tTori---hopeful about deployment , happy about rental. All thiings in there time. remember it is never a rant here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!------
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From Sheila's post above-
This is itself is a perfect prayer, lets save it for Friday night, I especially love the last line
I think the financial prayers are a great idea. I have learned that this is all part of our being, and comes not from greed but the need for security, for ourselves, families and several here, their extended family of employees. I wish that so much for everyone, to not know the desperation of financial crisis. Let us pray to be provided for and to help provide for others. To be able to release these fears or anxieties in order to be present on our path.
Laure - How are you? Please come here and share with us? I for one really miss seeing you and you don't always have to be the strong one here you can let us know how you are struggling and let us pray for you and support you. I pray for you this morning and hope you get the support you need . Prayers also for you Tori,I pray that this morning you find hope and strength and are at peace with your Husband's departure. I pray for his safety as well.
Paula I pray for you and your career path and that if this is the right direction for you that you are given the good news soon for your job.
Be well ladies.
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Ladies, our strength is tested daily, and our strength is in numbers. As a group we can do anything!
mmm5: You are right, Squidwitch42 hit the nail on the head with her prayer above: "Let us pray to be able to release these fears and anxieties in order to be present on our path." Love that.
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Hi sisters, I am at a group psychotherapy conference in NYC, and missing my sisters. Thanks so much for all the prayers, I add mine to all of yours, xo
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Hi Sweet Sisters,
Laura,
I am sorry you have not been feeling well. I agree with Michelle, that you don't have to be the strong one, that all you need to do is ask. Your faith is beautiful and inspiring. Just say the word or words, and we can certainly devote some special prayers for you on Friday night.
hello to all...wondering would anyone like to prepare/share prayers for tomorrow night? I was thinking along the lines of posting a favorite prayer, or something said in Mass or Bible study that really resonated?
so far, I am hearing prayers for our financial stability with our medical bills, our businesses and homes and family, for those going through difficult times...Laura, would you like us to pray for you specifically?
Looking forwards to tomorrow night very much!
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Dear Sisters Walking Together,
Thank you so very much for telling me not to be so hard on myself! I am trying! This is the first thread I check everytime I come to this site and you all know the reason. It is the prayers, unconditional support, faith, and love of all of you which draws all of us here. We find the comfort we so need from our earthly sisters right here 24/7 - 365. Like Our Blessed Mother, Our Lord, and All the Saints, someone here always hears our voice and understands our needs. I thank all of you for this!
I really believe that when one of us cries, we all taste salt. We have all heard this, but this is the very first time I have actually felt it true with ladies I have never actually met. When one of us stumbles, we are caught by one of you here. When we fall, we are gently helped to our feet and put back on the road for there are others who need us as they walk this path.
I have very good news to share! My daughter, Camille, was mugged in DC yesterday two blocks from the White House at noon. Now, this hardly sounds like good news... The good news is that she was not hurt! A man snatched her iphone from her hand as she was talking on it but was unable to successfully grab her purse too. He did grab her arrm, but despite minor bruising, she is traumatized but fine! Praise to you Holy Lord for protecting my baby girl! I have been truly blessed yet again for my child is alive and well! Phones can be replaced. My child cannot be.
I will have news to share - hopefully tomorrow - about a potential second opinion at MD Anderson. Please remember this in your prayers for I am not certain this is what I should do. Have any of you had a PMX there?
I am looking forward to joining you in prayers tomorrow night.
May all of you have a wonderful and peaceful night.
Hugs
Sandy
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Good evening all,
First I would like to volunteer to post a couple of prayers for tomorrow night. I am just now taking a break and it's been a really hectic day today workwise.
I want to say thank you ALL for your prayers for my job interview, I was just told to go to the 2nd one in person tomorrow afternoon at 1:30pm PST (4:30 EST). Traci, you are so right about the first interview being a miracle already. I really need this job.
Also, I spoke with my sisters this afternoon. The doctor told my sister that my mother's blood work was not so pretty...her creatinine level is now 975 !!! It was 711 a month or so ago. She seemed real tired today.
I have so many mixed feelings, I know if I get hired they would want me to work right away. I also want to spend some quality time with my mom and my birthday is on the 25th this month. So many different feelings abound.
So many prayer intentions for all my beautiful sisters.
I will try to upload something tonight. Michelle, if you don't mind, can I email it to you in a PDF so you can load it up for me? I know I will be busy again tomorrow and then go to the interview. If not you can cut and paste from this thread too.
Thank you, thank you
Love & Hugs
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SANDY..I am relieved that your daughter is ok but so sorry she had to go through such an ordeal... how scary... Thanks be to God that she is ok though
PAULA..So sorry your mom is not doing any better, sounds like another crossroad in your life.I will be praying for her comfort and peace and yours as well.... awesome news about the job interview will also be keeping that in my prayers..
looking forward to prayers tomorrow night with all of you s I look forward as SANDY mentioned to coming to this site every day for comfort and peace...thank you ll of you for giving me comfort that I didnot know I would find when this journey began!!!
God Bless
Maria
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Sandy ~ I missed reading your thread and just now re-read it. Sorry about your daughter's ordeal yesterday, I know how that feels. You're right, one can replace a phone anytime, the angels were looking after her.
Maria ~ thank you sister. It is a tough cross-road indeed. Thanks for your prayers, you are so caring.
Laura ~ sorry you are not feeling too well, sending up prayers for you.
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Maria,
Thank you for never forgetting a single one of us! I don't know how you do it, but you are indeed an angel walking with us. I read posts, try to remember names and am unable to do so far too many times but I know each of you know I do remember you in my prayers.
Thanks be to God for all of you beautiful sisters!
Love and Peace to All,
Sandy
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Laura--sweet lady..sorry that you haven't been yourself...it seems that too many times we all have days like this...weather it's physical or mental..they are just not that fun...prayers being said for you my friend...
Sandy--Praise be to God that your daughter was not seriously hurt...such a scary thing to happen, but she was certainly being watched by her guardian angel...
Paula--Sending you a HUGH CYBER hug....sorry to hear that your mom is not doing well...I pray that things improve for her...
Was up at 245am this morning to get my husband to the airport for his deployment 3 month deployment (could have been a lot longer though)...I heard from him a bit ago and he is getting ready to board his international flight after a long 9 hour delay in Baltimore..won't be able to hear his voice for awhile, but at least I have email...Please keep him in your prayers...thank you...
I am holding up pretty well despite "losing it" when I dropped him at the airport...My own fears are already surfacing along with the irrational ones...I keep praying to St. Michael to watch over me and protect me...keeping Satan and all his evil works far, far away from my mind, body and soul....
I have started back to my part time job at my friends brokerage, and am doing about 10-15 hours a week...I've decided to not do more than that, (or at least to not take on more than I can handle)...I want to keep things as "stress-free" as possible...It's nice to have the distraction during the day though...
Things are looking up in the whole rental ordeal...we may only lose half a month's rent when all is said and done...I praise God that this is working out...just keeping my fingers crossed!
Number 11 rad treatment today...doing pretty good so far..skin holding up and just getting tan. Keeping up on "lubing" to stay ahead of the game...I have a great rads staff...LOVE them and they treat me so kindly....
Lifting you all up in prayer my dear sisters...asking God to bless you, comfort you, and bless you all abundantly...
love, peace, and prayers,
Tori
DE COLORES!
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Tori, keeping your husband in my prayes. You have all of us with you.
Sandy, The Lord is definitely watching over your daughter.
Paula, good luck with the job interview tomorrow, I will be praying for you.
Laura, prayer going out for you.
See you all tomorrow night for prayers.
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Ladies I saw this quote and thought I would share
: Dont tell God how great your storm is. tell your storm how great your God is".
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LOVE IT Maria! Thanks for sharing it!
xoxo
Tori
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Love it Tink!
and Sandy, I like the reference to us all tasting salt, so true. Thank you Jesus for protecting you daughter.
Tori,
keep your prayers going for you and your hubby, and believe they help offer protection.
Hi Betty!
and Paula, so great about the second interview.When you go in, try to be completely available in your mind (even though you want to go see mom,) this is something you should hopefully be able to negotiate with HR. sorry to be advicey, you can tell me to shut it. I tend to display worry on my face, and if I am conflicted, it shows, so this is probably more about me (usually the case
Best best to you, GO GET EM!see you all tomorrow, and so looking forwards to your prayers Paula and seeing everyone's contributions.
sweet dreams.
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Thank you Betty!
Thank you Tori! Thinking of you too, you are not alone, we are all here with you.
Thank you Traci. Great advice and do keep them coming. You've read my mind!
Tink, that was a great quote.
Sandy, I echo Traci about your reference. It is so true.
Good night all !
Prayers will be listed later.
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Prayers for tomorrow night....
Prayers in time of Financial Difficulties
God of Mercy and compassion, you promise to give us all that we need.As we face this time of financial struggle, help us to trust in your providence and keep our hearts fixed on the treasures of heaven.
Knowing What to Do ~ by Stormie Omartian
Lord God, I pray You would show me where to go and what to do. I want to always be in the right place at the right time. I lift up to You the specific decisions I need to make today with regard to certain situations in my life. Enable me to hear Your voice instructing me, and help me to do what You are showing me to do. I cannot move forward unless I know You are guiding me. Amen.
Prayers for the sick
Let us ask the Lord of all health and salvation on behalf of our brothers and sisters who are suffering from bodily illnesses that he alone who is Dear Physician will help them all.
O God, who bids our lives to run fast or slow, accept the prayers of your servants who in their sickness implore your pity. Save them and change their fear and apprehension to joy.
We call on you, Lord, who has formed our bodies and souls and who governs, guides, and saves all of humankind, may our prayers move you to relent and heal all who are sick, remove their suffering from them, raise up those who must convalesce in bed, so that they may glorify your Holy Name, now and forever. Amen.
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I am not sure how this works yet, but I found out it is cancer. I don't have a lot of details yet, but I would appreciate any prayers that I make good decisions and have the right words to tell my kids. I have been praying for all of you as well. I hope to get to know you better. I am so glad to have some people going through or who have gone through this to pray with and help me, and hopefully I'll be able to help you sometimes too. Thanks. I will be here tonight.
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Kay,
I'm sorry that you have to go through this, you will find light within this. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but trust you will get through this, and we will support you. Many of us have great anxiety as we await news about our cancer and our advised treatment, including the decisions we make for ourselves. Don't be afraid to talk to your MD if you feel overwhelmed, and I would find out who the social worker is (or will be.) Hang in there, and look at the years that have passed since many of us were diagnosed. We are here and growing together. See you tonight.
and perhaps a prayer for those who are recently diagnosed?
Paula, thank you for your prayer. I shall pray in earnest for us all. Best to you today!!
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Kay,
You have certainly found the right place for unconditional support, love, hope, friendship, compassion, and more importantly - prayer for you and your family. Welcome from all of us!
I haven't been on this thread all that long - less than a month - but feel there is no better place I could be. This is the first thing I check each morning and the last thing I check each night. I have already found so many friends here and I really feel as if I have found my home.
You are already in our prayers for all you need to do is ask. I will pray you have a peaceful day!
Hugs
Sandy
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Good morning Ladies
Kay we will be with you the entire way, so sorry you have to go through this but we are here to support you !!! hugs to you
SANDY..I agree with the comment about tasting the salt... it is amazing how we can feel eachothers pain. Breast Cancer may have taken some things from me but it has done more good for me than bad. It has opened my heart and strenghten my faith. It has allowed me to open myself up to people and meet some exttrodianry women like you ladies...
looking forward to prayers tonight!
Maria
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Morning sisters! So tonight we have special prayers for the earthly resources we need; for Kay; for Tori's husband (and Tori) and Laura. Did I miss anyone??
Kay - just take it one little step at a time. The feeling of being overwhelmed will pass and don't feel like you have to rush into immediate decisions. Lot of women do that & regret it later. Are you working with a dedicated breast surgeon (vs. a general surgeon)? Take the time you need to get comfortable with decisions, including 2nd opinions of treatment options & even pathology slides. That's pretty standard these days. NCI centers are generally your best bet.
Sandy - MD Anderson is a great choice for a consult/treatment.
see you tonight.
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Good morning,
Today is 1st Friday of the month and special devotion to The Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Hymm to the Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ by Edward Caswall
All you who seek a comfort sure in trouble and distress,
Whatever sorrow vex the mind, Or guilt the souls oppress,
Jesus, who gave himself for you Upon the cross to die,
Opens to you his Sacred Heart; Oh, to that heart draw high.
You hear how kindly he invites; You hear his words so blest:
"All you that labor come to me, And I will give you rest."
Christ Jesus, joy of saints on high, The hope of sinners here,
Attracted by those loving words
To you we lift our prayer.
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Hi All,
Please add my mom, Terry for regained health and strength to your prayers tonight. I also need it for financial assistance and stability for my family. Guide me to seek the right employer and get employed by them. Protect my family especially my children from sins and distractions. Guide them to be responsible beings. Amen.
Kay ~ a warm welcome to you here.
I have listed 2 prayers for tonight near the middle of this page. (Pg. 186).
See you all tonight!
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Sisters -
So much going on here while I was on travel! I can't keep up! :-)
Kay - I'm so sorry. We all know what physical, emotional, spiritual angst you're going through are are here for you. Are you having everything at HUP?
Sandy - I've heard great things about MD Anderson too.
Lots of sad news in my world this week... just found out that our former SFO minister in NJ passed away this week. All these sudden deaths this week and last! I missed my cousin's funeral because of travel, but heard from his wife and will keep in contact. Two people at work had family members pass away. So today, instead of doing today's Office, I am doing the prayers and Office for the Dead for their souls.
I am determined NOT to fall asleep tonight before prayer time.
Remember a week ago we were talking about butterflies and I said our family had the tradition of ladybugs being someone in our lives who passed away? Skip and I were commuting this morning and inside his driver's side window was a ladybug crawling around!! It has been in the 20s these past few mornings. He couldn't believe a ladybug was alive in this cold weather and found its way into the truck; I told him it was a deceased loved one watching over us. Of course, he scoffed and said it had to be someone from my side of the family b/c it had skinny legs!! :-) Men!
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My Faithful Sisters,
I just spoke with my daughter, Camille, and she is still very traumatized from her ordeal. She is now afraid to get a "new iPhone or any phone costing over $20 for fear she will be mugged again." I think it is all just starting to sink in - she could have been hurt far more than having her arm bruised. She could have been killed.
She has lived and worked on 4 continents and has never experienced anything like this. Even on a mission trip to Cuba, she lost her luggage and all her money, but did not lose her feeling of security. I have prayed with her and for her, but she needs all of you to also pray for her! I have told her we are all lifting our voices in praise to Our Blessed Mother and Our Lord because she is unharmed and she is safe.
May we add to our prayer intentions for Camille to regain her sense of security and safety? If she gets the job - and she really needs it - her office would be immediately outside the main entrance of the building she had just left when she was mugged... At this point in time, she cannot afford to decline ANY job that is an honest one doing something to help others.
Thank you for the prayers you all have already said for her and thank you in advance for adding this new intentiion!
Peace, Love, and Hugs to all of you!
Sandy
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Sandy - for your daughter, and all of us in time of fear and trouble:
A PRAYER FOR INNER PEACE.
Lord, please put Your peace in my heart.
I'm worried and anxious.
My mind races and obsesses.
I can't help thinking about my problems.
And the more I think about them,
the more depressed I become.
I feel like I'm sinking down in quicksand
and can't get out.
Calm me, Lord.
Slow me down, put Your peace in my heart.No matter what problem I have, Lord,
You are bigger,
You are more powerful than it is.
So I bring my problem to You.
I know what I want.
I know my will.
I do not know Yours.
I do not know how You will use this problem for my salvation.
I do not know what good You will workout from this evil.
But I trust You.
I trust Your goodness and Your wisdom.
So I place myself in Your hands.
Please fill my heart with peace.Amen.
FOR CONFIDENCE IN THE STORM
Lord, we are very much aware our lives are fragile,
that dangers are all around us,
that storms of various kinds threaten us.
We are concerned about health,
we fear crime and violence,
we know that accidents can happen in a twinkle of an eye,
we worry about finances,
we are anxious about members of our family.
So we pray for protection,
for confidence and for wisdom.
So often we look only on the waves,
the wind the dangers, the troubles,
the difficulties and we see little hope.
At other times we place too much confidence in our own abilities,
and we act foolishly and recklessly.
So we ask that You will help us to keep our eyes on You.
Give us a keen sense of our limitations.
May our faith in You be strong and unswerving,
standing firm on the face of hardship
and remaining humble in times of success.Amen.
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