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  • mmm5
    mmm5 Member Posts: 797
    edited July 2010

    Laura

    Am going to sleep praying for your son tonight!!! There is nothing like the worry of our children.

    I have missed all of you<<I needed a serious break from here and the fear, but have had a good summer just not thinking of BC, however you are all in my prayers and very very special prayers for Taylor! 

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited July 2010

    Day 8

    We pray to St. Peregrine, St. Agatha, and all special saints in the presence of our Lord to intercede on our behalf. We pray for the people in our circle who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, that they may find acceptance and peace of mind, and physical comfort after their treatment. We pray for those of us who have completed our course of treatment that we may finish our lives without a recurrence. We pray that those who are not in remission find stability and then remission, itself.

    Finally, we mention special people by name, that they might find extra attention from your intercessions. For Taylor, Sherry (blessed thanks!), KittyCat, and Apple.

  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 1,466
    edited July 2010

    Prayers for all my sisters.

    My husband and I are orphans now... his father died this morning.  May Mark rest in peace.

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited July 2010

    When all the parents are dead, it really does feel like a rite of passage has come upon us. I felt that way in September when my father died...and he was the last of my children's grandparents.

    Apple, my deepest condolence. May he rest in peace. 

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2010

    Thank you sweet sisters for your prayers for my son Taylor! We have an echo-cardiogram in the morning. Whenever we find out what the heck is wrong with him.. I will post it.

    Angel,, I understand about the language... I try NEVER to use it.. but... I do...:(

    I understand about needed to be off the boards for awhile to re-group and not live in fear.... we are here when you get back sweety!

    Apple, Bless you family and your hearts! I am sorry for you pain. I know you and dh will have to adjust... to having no parents. Even though grown... our parents are our life line to so much ..

    Love to you sweets!

    xxxooo

    Nancy.. thank you for the Novena!

  • jenweg
    jenweg Member Posts: 55
    edited July 2010

    Apple, my condolences, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited July 2010

    Day 9

    We pray to St. Peregrine, St. Agatha, and all special saints in the presence of our Lord to intercede on our behalf. We pray for the people in our circle who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, that they may find acceptance and peace of mind, and physical comfort after their treatment. We pray for those of us who have completed our course of treatment that we may finish our lives without a recurrence. We pray that those who are not in remission find stability and then remission, itself.

    Finally, we mention special people by name, that they might find extra attention from your intercessions. For Taylor, Sherry (blessed thanks!), KittyCat, and Apple.

    ******* 

    As we finish this novena, please keep Apple's FIL in your prayers. May he rejoice in the presence of Our Lord.

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2010

    A sister on BCO has asked for prayer for her husband GREG. His Lymphoma Cancer is back, and he is going back to chemo. :(

    Gods Love,

    Laura

  • g94u67
    g94u67 Member Posts: 91
    edited July 2010

    Hello sisters in Faith,

    I'm on my 11th day of RADS and the Lord has blessed with me with 2 angels taking care of me during my TX's. I'm doing okay and no sunburn yet...

    Dear Laura, You've been through so much and have been an angel to all of us..May the Lord be with you and your precious son and heal whatever challenge he has. (I completley understand. On Sunday my DH found a swollen gland under my 11yr's sons armpit and we immediatlely thought the worst. But Amen it is only his sweat gland. As a mom we'd sacrifice ourselves 10X's than see our babies suffer this beast).

    3M5: I understand how you feel. Hope all is well. Stay strong in Faith!

    Apple: I am so sorry for you and DH's loss. You've all been through quite a bit. May the Lord be with you all and give you renewed faith.

    Special prayers for Gregg, KittyKat, Apple, Taylor and all on BCO.

    In Jesus name.

    Jeannine

  • g94u67
    g94u67 Member Posts: 91
    edited July 2010

    Hello sisters in Faith,

    I'm on my 11th day of RADS and the Lord has blessed with me with 2 angels taking care of me during my TX's. I'm doing okay and no sunburn yet...

    Dear Laura, You've been through so much and have been an angel to all of us..May the Lord be with you and your precious son and heal whatever challenge he has. (I completley understand. On Sunday my DH found a swollen gland under my 11yr's sons armpit and we immediatlely thought the worst. But Amen it is only his sweat gland. As a mom we'd sacrifice ourselves 10X's than see our babies suffer this beast).

    3M5: I understand how you feel. Hope all is well. Stay strong in Faith!

    Apple: I am so sorry for you and DH's loss. You've all been through quite a bit. May the Lord be with you all and give you renewed faith.

    Special prayers for Gregg, KittyKat, Apple, Taylor and all on BCO.

    In Jesus name.

    Jeannine

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2010

    You are so sweet Jeannine....Take care of you !

  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 1,466
    edited July 2010

    oooooohh... relatives that are no longer Catholic are wearing on my nerves.

    i have these relatives..  the ones who come from Wisconsin and crash at Grandpa's for a month in the winter. They are not all bad. Jeanne is the best conversationalist if she is telling her stories, very entertaining with an endless supply of anecdotes. Doug is brilliant, loud and used to being a dominant male. Doug married Jeanne when her husband died in a fire. She had 3 kids then, twins and an older girl. He's raised those kids as if they were his own and together, he and Jeanne adopted Dustin. They owned a motel for 10 years in LaCrosse and now own a farm up in Amish country with a couple big barns. They scrounge and are looking for anything metal for the scrapster, or of value to sell.

    perhaps you've heard that 'Grandpa' has died. He is DH's father. We bought property from him, built our house next to his and have cooked for him since 1995. His wife had Parkinson's for a long long time. She lingered in disability for 5 years and he lovingly cared for her. mr. apple's family would go on vacation and leave her with me and Klara and I was fine with that.. better than vacating with my inlaws.

    I really loved Grandpa. I don't know why I called him that... i didn't want to call him Mark or Dad.. that name just happened. he was absolutely brilliant, so creative and inventive and so calm and joyful.. i was so fortunate to have him as a companion. he came into my life big time when my own father died and has pretty much been my constant companion. we mowed the property together and fixed stuff. I saved him from a stroke 8 years ago, but that is another very funny and tragic story. Unless one of his other kids would take him on vacation he was with me and my kids. he ate everynite with us and came to my family's functions. birthdays, holidays, etc. his kids have no idea how close we were. they probably thought i thought he was a burden.

    His oldest daughter has been marvelous at caring for him in his dotage. She took him to Texas and Florida so he could enjoy the warmth instead of the harsh midwestern winters. She took him to the doctor and helped extend his life to 92 years. She is a marvelous caregiver and helped her mother, sister and brother die. She couldn't be there for her Dad tho.. and left town for me to cope - she couldn't bear to see him pass on. As a last, hasty thought she invited Doug and Jeanne down to help me out, knowing i was busy with moving.

    Doug and Jeanne thought it was an opportunity for a big party. they invited all their Kansas City friends over, had their kids come down from La Crosse and drank his liquor and beer that was left. The first day they were here, I helped Grandpa wake up.. a 90 minute process. The 2nd day, they said they'd do it and locked me out. I went over about 11.30 and Grandpa was still in bed.... He was supposed to get up and have a regular nebulizer treatment, his meds and eat. He was covered in his own filth and just crying. It was so sad. I called Kim (mr. apple) and we cleaned him up, got him his breathing treatment which he was frantic for got him to the table. I didn't say anything but i was absolutely furious. Embedded in their neglect was a territorial 'we'll do things our way' type of statement.. i guess they didn't know he was going to die.

    Grandpa was in under the care of hospice and they delivered comfort drugs. They wanted to shoot him up and put him out of his misery and Grandpa wanted to stay awake and remain healthy enough to visit with his little brothers and sisters who were coming the next day. He clung to me in his misery. He would have been able to breathe ok if he had been on schedule, but, it was a rough day. He did get through it tho and bounced almost back to his self by the evening. The next day he had a marvelous visit with his siblings.. he visited all day, talking and laughing himself to exhaustion. They 'let' me put him to bed because they knew I'd blow my top and tell everyone how they let him lie in his own filth while they ate and watched morning television.


    Grandpa really didn't wake up after that day of visiting.. We gave him some morphine at his request and he was peacefully resting when he passed. His daughter came back from vacation and blamed me for his death. I think that she was shocked that he actually died while she was taking a break and tho she drives me bats she is a good woman and loves me.

    I was with him for his last 50 hours.. slept in the bed next to his hospital bed, monitored his drugs and such.  Now I fight them for a Catholic funeral.



    I could just scream I miss him so much.

    I could just scream

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2010

    Lord Apple... That is horrid. That whole story is not right. I am glad you could vent here at least! If your "grandpa" was a Catholic... and was practicing all his life until he couldn't any moire, his kids need to BACK OFF! Let your husband take the lead here Apple... these are his siblings. I feel you are just putting yourself in the aim of fire and you do not need this now as YOU are trying to get strong in your own health and trying to mourn him,

    (((hug)))

  • jenweg
    jenweg Member Posts: 55
    edited July 2010

    Oh Apple, I am so sorry you are going through this.  You are such a wonderful caring person to do what you have done.  I can't believe his relatives did that to him, how horrible.  Thank god you were there for him!!  I am sure his daughter will stop blaming you once the shock is over and she can grieve.  God Bless you!!

  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 1,466
    edited July 2010

    well.. things are going well.. altho I'm still so upset.  The obituary and funeral brochure are written.. i've chosen the music and the readings.     The Monsignor will be wonderful. ..We have to send him spiritual aspects of his personality.. the family is for the most part unmindful of Mark's deep faith.

    'they' just think these things happen automatically.. My printer that we use for business will do a rush order and now we have to plan and prepare the food for the afterparty.  My husband and i have the honor of placing the pall on the casket.

  • g94u67
    g94u67 Member Posts: 91
    edited July 2010

    I am speechless Apple but your perseverance and determined strength is incredible.

    I am so sorry you lost Grandpa and had to put up with those ignorant family members simultaneously. BUT rest assured Grandpa knew you loved him and was appreciative to you and your DH's care.

    My condolences to you all.

    Prayers & (((((Hugs))))

    Jeannine

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited July 2010

    I am glad to hear Apple, that the Catholic funeral is a go.... that the family did not say NO.. and that was it!

    Is the OBIT in the Star now?

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited July 2010

    Apple <sigh> a death in the family makes relatives do strange things. Even relatives who have proven themselves in other ways. Hugs to you for being a good woman and caring for Mark so well. And I hope the thoughtless ones come around before they leave town.

  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 1,466
    edited July 2010

    for some reason (there was a mixup, or perhaps a frugality measure) the short version was published and not the long.  His name was Mark Edward Stevermer and it was published Tuesday.  However, here is the real one.  Things have settled down quite a bit and the relatives are behaving.. .. it's all good..

    He gave us some of his land to build a house and we took care of him and his wife in their dotage.  He was brilliant, generous and even tempered.  It was privilege to feed him and his wife and son Eddy for 10 years.  He paid me and helped buy my piano.

    ---------------------

    Mark E. Stevermer, 92, Shawnee, Kansas died at home July 26, 2010 with his family at his side.

    The funeral will be Thursday, July 29 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS.   Visitation will be Wednesday, July 28, from 5-8p.m. at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS.

     Mark Stevermer was born on June 27,1918 in his family home at Trails End Farm near Easton, Minnesota. At an early age he exhibited a lifelong passion for all things mechanical, particularly Buick automobiles.  He became an automotive mechanics instructor and had the rare gift in life of loving his job. Every time he opened a car hood he found a new and interesting challenge awaiting him.

    He joined the US Army in 1940 and served through World War II.  He was later recalled to active duty during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1951.  Mark's military service was at Fort Benning, Georgia,  where he was in charge of the Motor Pool, as well as automotive instructor for military personnel.  He achieved the rank of Warrant Officer.   Later, when asked by a grandson about life in the Army, Mark told him, "Nobody likes it. You just do it." 

    He was also fortunate to marry the love of his life, Vivian Caldwell Stevermer in 1941.  They started married life at Fort Benning, where the first three of his nine children were born.  After his discharge, they made their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he taught at Dunwoody Institute.  He began working for Buick Motor Division in 1952 as a Service Rep, and subsequently an automotive mechanics instructor.  In1955 he was transferred by Buick to Shawnee, Kansas.

    He and Vivian loved to travel and were delighted and proud to visit all 50 states in the US.  They traveled to Mexico and Europe as well.  They went on their first canoe trip with family when they were in their mid sixties, even though they could not swim.  In their 70's, they happily completed their first 5k hike at 5000 ft. elevation at Apache Pass, Arizona.

    His penchant for mechanical analysis and love of tools and machinery was exhibited in his description of trip highlights.  These included observations of the emissions testing of cars in Mexico City, locks filling and emptying on Midwestern waterways, and the abandoned tractors he encountered in Alaska. He continued working and puttering on all types of machinery after retirement.  He loved mentoring and sharing knowledge with those who showed an interest, and even with those who did not. His encyclopedic memory of every car he worked on served him well in his line of work.  

    His sense of thrift and frugality developed during his teenage years in the 1930's, and was apparent in his talent for analyzing and correcting a mechanical problem in the least expensive way.  He in fact loved the challenge of spending the least amount of money to fix a complicated and difficult problem.

    Mark took loving care of his wife Vivian for several years prior to her death. When asked if he was holding up, he replied, "She took good care of me my entire life, now it's my turn."  Mark was strong, active and stoic throughout his life.

    Mark continued to travel to visit children and grandchildren, even as recently as a trip to Wisconsin in June of this year.  He spent most of the past winter traveling in Texas to avoid the cold weather.  He relished the experience of seeing new places and novel machinery.

    Mark was preceded in death by his  parents Edward B. Stevermer & Elizabeth (Weaver) Stevermer, and brothers Gene, Alan, John and Bernard;  his wife of 64 years, Vivian, his daughter, Beth Paula Finn, his sons, Brian Mark and Mark David.  He is survived by his brother Neil Stevermer, Mankato, MN and sisters, Marjie (Milton) Hansen, Long Lake, MN, Joanne (Tom) Gorman, Waconia, MN. 

     He is survived by sons Douglas Edward (Jeanne), LaCrosse, WI,  Richard Anthony, (Mary), Overland Park, KS, Kim Owen (Mary), Shawnee, KS, Edward Paul, Gardner, KS; daughters Kaye Lovie, Prairie Village, KS, Lynda Mae Beinlich (Eric), St.Paul, Minnesota.

    He is also survived by son-in-law William (Beth Paula) Finn,  grandsons William Finn Jr, (Nohemi)  and great grandchildren William III, Emiliano, Cualtomec, El Paso, TX,   grandson Steven Finn (Hilda), great grandchildren Priscilla, Andrew, Isabel, El Paso, TX,  grandson Casey Finn (Raquel) great grandchildren Alexander,  Kansas City, MO.  Casey Jr, Hannah, El Paso, TX,   and granddaughters, Maria Finn, and Betsey Finn,  Sausalito, CA

    Granddaughter Kari Kelly Merk, (Brian) great granddaughters Anna and Audrey, Denver, Colorado

    Daughter-in-law Helen Stevermer (Mark David) grandson Harrison, granddaughter  Julia, Leawood, KS.

    Granddaughter (Douglas) Heather, Rochester, MN,  grandson Marc, (Erica), granddaughter Margo, Rochester, MN, great granddaughters Sarah, Gloria, Gracie, Della, Rochester, MN,  grandson Dustin, Naval Station, Chicago, IL.

    Granddaughter  (Lynda) Catherine Cronemeyer, St. Paul, MN, granddaughter Alexis Beinlich, St. Paul, MN.

    Granddaughter (Richard) Melodie (Chris), Saterfield, Olathe, KS  granddaughter Shannon McComb, Overland Park, KS.

     Grandson (Kim) Owen, grandson Gene, granddaughter Klara, Shawnee, KS

    He was a member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and St. Joseph Catholic Church.  He enjoyed his participation in US TOO of the Parallel Parkinson Support Group.

    He will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Village Communities & Group Home 14150 W. 113th St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66215  

  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 1,466
    edited July 2010

    we have another obituary.. below.  the relatives have settled and things are going well.

    Mark E. Stevermer, 92, Shawnee, Kansas died at home July 26, 2010 with his family at his side.

    The funeral will be Thursday, July 29 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS.   Visitation will be Wednesday, July 28, from 5-8p.m. at Amos Family Funeral Home, 10901 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS.

     Mark Stevermer was born on June 27,1918 in his family home at Trails End Farm near Easton, Minnesota. At an early age he exhibited a lifelong passion for all things mechanical, particularly Buick automobiles.  He became an automotive mechanics instructor and had the rare gift in life of loving his job. Every time he opened a car hood he found a new and interesting challenge awaiting him.

    He joined the US Army in 1940 and served through World War II.  He was later recalled to active duty during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1951.  Mark's military service was at Fort Benning, Georgia,  where he was in charge of the Motor Pool, as well as automotive instructor for military personnel.  He achieved the rank of Warrant Officer.   Later, when asked by a grandson about life in the Army, Mark told him, "Nobody likes it. You just do it." 

    He was also fortunate to marry the love of his life, Vivian Caldwell Stevermer in 1941.  They started married life at Fort Benning, where the first three of his nine children were born.  After his discharge, they made their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he taught at Dunwoody Institute.  He began working for Buick Motor Division in 1952 as a Service Rep, and subsequently an automotive mechanics instructor.  In1955 he was transferred by Buick to Shawnee, Kansas.

    He and Vivian loved to travel and were delighted and proud to visit all 50 states in the US.  They traveled to Mexico and Europe as well.  They went on their first canoe trip with family when they were in their mid sixties, even though they could not swim.  In their 70's, they happily completed their first 5k hike at 5000 ft. elevation at Apache Pass, Arizona.

    His penchant for mechanical analysis and love of tools and machinery was exhibited in his description of trip highlights.  These included observations of the emissions testing of cars in Mexico City, locks filling and emptying on Midwestern waterways, and the abandoned tractors he encountered in Alaska. He continued working and puttering on all types of machinery after retirement.  He loved mentoring and sharing knowledge with those who showed an interest, and even with those who did not. His encyclopedic memory of every car he worked on served him well in his line of work.  

    His sense of thrift and frugality developed during his teenage years in the 1930's, and was apparent in his talent for analyzing and correcting a mechanical problem in the least expensive way.  He in fact loved the challenge of spending the least amount of money to fix a complicated and difficult problem.

    Mark took loving care of his wife Vivian for several years prior to her death. When asked if he was holding up, he replied, "She took good care of me my entire life, now it's my turn."  Mark was strong, active and stoic throughout his life.

    Mark continued to travel to visit children and grandchildren, even as recently as a trip to Wisconsin in June of this year.  He spent most of the past winter traveling in Texas to avoid the cold weather.  He relished the experience of seeing new places and novel machinery.

    Mark was preceded in death by his  parents Edward B. Stevermer & Elizabeth (Weaver) Stevermer, and brothers Gene, Alan, John and Bernard;  his wife of 64 years, Vivian, his daughter, Beth Paula Finn, his sons, Brian Mark and Mark David.  He is survived by his brother Neil Stevermer, Mankato, MN and sisters, Marjie (Milton) Hansen, Long Lake, MN, Joanne (Tom) Gorman, Waconia, MN. 

     He is survived by sons Douglas Edward (Jeanne), LaCrosse, WI,  Richard Anthony, (Mary), Overland Park, KS, Kim Owen (Mary), Shawnee, KS, Edward Paul, Gardner, KS; daughters Kaye Lovie, Prairie Village, KS, Lynda Mae Beinlich (Eric), St.Paul, Minnesota.

    He is also survived by son-in-law William (Beth Paula) Finn,  grandsons William Finn Jr, (Nohemi)  and great grandchildren William III, Emiliano, Cualtomec, El Paso, TX,   grandson Steven Finn (Hilda), great grandchildren Priscilla, Andrew, Isabel, El Paso, TX,  grandson Casey Finn (Raquel) great grandchildren Alexander,  Kansas City, MO.  Casey Jr, Hannah, El Paso, TX,   and granddaughters, Maria Finn, and Betsey Finn,  Sausalito, CA

    Granddaughter Kari Kelly Merk, (Brian) great granddaughters Anna and Audrey, Denver, Colorado

    Daughter-in-law Helen Stevermer (Mark David) grandson Harrison, granddaughter  Julia, Leawood, KS.

    Granddaughter (Douglas) Heather, Rochester, MN,  grandson Marc, (Erica), granddaughter Margo, Rochester, MN, great granddaughters Sarah, Gloria, Gracie, Della, Rochester, MN,  grandson Dustin, Naval Station, Chicago, IL.

    Granddaughter  (Lynda) Catherine Cronemeyer, St. Paul, MN, granddaughter Alexis Beinlich, St. Paul, MN.

    Granddaughter (Richard) Melodie (Chris), Saterfield, Olathe, KS  granddaughter Shannon McComb, Overland Park, KS.

     Grandson (Kim) Owen, grandson Gene, granddaughter Klara, Shawnee, KS

    He was a member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and St. Joseph Catholic Church.  He enjoyed his participation in US TOO of the Parallel Parkinson Support Group.

    He will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas.

    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Village Communities & Group Home 14150 W. 113th St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66215  

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited August 2010

    Mary, as odd as it may seem, I always read the local obituaries. My father used to call it "The Irish Sporting News" because it seemed to be a favorite pasttime of his realtives. The ones that always find my approval are the ones that tell about the person's life...not just the facts of their death. I definitely "approve" of your father-in-law's piece. It gave me a great sense of his life, which is, I feel, what obituaries are supposed to do. It was an honor to read it, and think of him.

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited August 2010

    I want to take a small moment to give special thanks to Our Lord for a very special act of protection. Last night, my daughter almost died.

    She was eating at a fastfood restaurant with some friends when a bite of her food got caught in her throat. It wasn't in her windpipe, so she had some breath, but it was very close to the top of her esophagus. Her body started making mucous and salvia to try an disoldge it, but all that did was back up into her windpipe and start to choke her.

    The paramedics were called, but because she was able to breathe a bit, they couldn't do anything. Heimlich maneuver wasn't effective. They had to stand by while she went through the scariest ten minutes of her life...almost the last ten minutes of her life...until the food slowly and painfully finally descended in her throat. All the while she was gasping for air, getting a little bit every few seconds.

    This all happened at about 12:45 am. She woke me up at 2 am when she made it home. I don't know what the paramedics should have/could have done...are they able to do trachiotomies in the field? They were about 10-15 mntues away from the nearest ER. If she really was not able to get any air, they would have headed there immediately. But because she was able to get gasps, they didn't, just stood by. I don't know if she was given any oxygen to help her. She's asleep and that's where I'm letting her be for the morning. I will try to get the complete story from her this afternoon.

    My intention at Mass this morning was a special one of thanks.

  • PatMom
    PatMom Member Posts: 322
    edited August 2010

    The paramedics did exactly what they were supposed to do.  As long as she was getting any air at all, anything that the paramedics could have done at that point could just as easily made the situation much worse, actually creating more of a blockage. 

    Definite prayers of thanks that the situation ended happily.

  • Angel10
    Angel10 Member Posts: 347
    edited August 2010

    Well gone for a week and so much happens...

    Nancy, praise God your daughter is OK!!  I can't imagine what struggling for breath for so long must have been like for her....it just makes you grateful to have her today.  Give her big hugs!!  I have heard as well that if someone IS breathing, don't try and dislodge what is blocking the airway as oyu might do more harm than good.  But oh my gosh, how scary!  Thank the Lord she is well today!

    Apple....what a beautiful obit for Grandpa.....as Nancy said, I felt like I knew a good deal about him. What a tribute!  You were blessed to have him in your life, and he was blessed to have you!

    Laura, still waiting to hear about Taylor.  You and your family are still in my daily prayers.

    Sisters, can I ask for prayers for my brother and his family, please.  He was diagnosed with an agressive prostate cancer. He is 58 y/o and they will opt to remove it as 10 out of 12 biopsies came back positive.  This cancer really got me a bit. I think I am a bit tired of the Big C. 5 sisters have had BC, 3 of them also had their stomachs removed due to a genetic stomach disorder of stomach C and 2 of my brothers has the gastrectomy as well.  This brother did not have the gastrectomy although it is highly recoommended that he do so. I got upset when I got his news....I am offering up this family suffering to be joined with our Lord's for the good of souls....but darn it does get to me every now and then.  Then sometimes I think, all will be well, it is in God's hands, but I worry so for his wife, kids and grandkids.  Sometimes being the family of someone who has cancer seems as tough even tougher than if you had it yourself!

    OK that's it. I feel better thanks....for letting me get it out. I know it is all under God's control.  We just continue to walk with him.

    Hugs to all of you!  Prayers for all your intentions.

    God Bless!

    www.directionforourtimes.com

  • jenweg
    jenweg Member Posts: 55
    edited August 2010

    Wow God Bless you and your family Angel.  You have been through so much!  I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited August 2010

    Love and prayers to all my bc sisters and their families! xo

    Ellie

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited August 2010

    I am sorry I have not really posted too much on Taylor. His heart tests ALL came back AOK. But he is not better at all. Actually, he is worse. I called his doctor today to see if he would order a CT of the brain before his appt. with him Wed. So that we would have the test results when we got there Wed. He said NO.

    I have to trust our Lord on this one. I am really going nuts. He is freaking out. Cannot work or even be around his friends. He is afraid of getting too far away from family in case he passes out or something.

    Ladies, right now I am at a loss and I feel sooooooooooooooooo bad for my son. I am going to bring MUCH to the table when we go see his PCP on Wednesday. I have a list.  I am a very respectful person and will behave a such, but I am not the person to lay down either. I will NOT let this go past Wed. I want MORE tests. Lord, we have had two heart tests in THREE WEEKS. ( that were fine) and all the blood tests ran ( fine)..... I am going to demand that we move faster. Seriously....

  • lovemyfamilysomuch
    lovemyfamilysomuch Member Posts: 762
    edited August 2010

    Esteep, so sorry you and Taylor are going through this. I am sure hehas a mommy who will figure this thinkg out or find someone who will !! xo

  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 1,466
    edited August 2010

    keep on 'em Estepp.. that's your job.  I will pray for Taylor.

    Nancy - praise the Lord.

    Angel - i pray for all in your family, particularly your brother.

    (me?  i am enjoying my new organ job.  i get to sub for the Sunday guy all thru August.  the choir is so much fun.. a bunch of older ladies and gents).  we are going nuts moving with all we have to do.  my husband and I are BOTH executors of our parents wills.. so much clamoring and so little time.

  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 2,966
    edited August 2010

    apple.......you better be taking care of YOU!