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Today I had the opportunity to share mass with my little guys at school (what a blessing) It was the feast of the Archangels, just like we have been discussing on this thread I so enjoyed it and they specifically spoke about (Michael, Gabrielle, and Raphael) I learned today more about Raphael who is the archangel of Healing and over Healers. So I pray today for special healing for all of you on this thread and your friends and family that you are praying for, I really prayed that this special healing would work in your lives today. Seek out Raphael!!!
When mass was ending the Priest encouraged the kids to speak to their angels and name them so they make it real. I always think of my Mother and Mary as my angels, I lost my Mom when I was 5 and feel she is always looking out for me.
Have a good day ladies.
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Traci
I am glad you have someone to speak about these issues with today, it so helps me when I speak to a 3rd party about my feelings. It is so hard these things we are faced with, I struggle daily..truly I do. But I read a book once it was a famous book by a Dr. and I am sure someone will come and remind me soon as I loved his famous quote.
"once we accept that life is hard, it is not hard anymore"
SO I meditate on that statement and you know what?? life is still hard...LOL Just kidding, I guess what I am trying to say is acceptance is brilliant but not just life, difficult feelings are to be accepted as well. When I am really struggling with anxiety I just try to sit with it and feel it, it seems to dissipate more easily then when I struggle with it or try to control it. anyway just some thoughts!
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Hello everyone. I am overwhelmed to tears by your prayers & posts. I'm home. Your prayers were answered and through the tough parts I thought of the things posted here - giving it all to Jesus and putting my head in Mary's lap. Surgery went well and node frozen sections were clear altho surgeon cautioned me that the path report will have the final word. My whole medical team was outstanding - anesthesiologist, surgeon, residents, nurses. God bless them all. I think there was an angel at each of their sides. I am so grateful for the support of this group I can't even put it into words. If there is any redemption at all in having breast cancer, it is finding each of you and a place where we can 'share the load.' I feel pretty banged up, but honestly, the pain has not been bad - like everyone has said, feeling that drain inside is the most uncomfortable. I chickened out at the end on the On Q pump, but turns out I wouldn't have needed it.
Traci, DiamondGirl, mmm5, Jan, Tori, Betty, Theresa, Apple, Pat, Estepp and anyone else I missed with a foggy brain - tonight it is my turn to pray in thanksgiving for YOU and for your intentions:)
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Janet:
Whoo Hoo....on being home with clear nodes!!! I hope you have a speedy recovery...take your time and heal slowly. I tried to push it when I came home and spent one whole day sleeping..God did hold your hand and protected you and your medical team so your outcome was positive.
Be calm and heal with the help of Our Lord!
God Bless
Jan508
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Janet,
Thanks be to God for such wonderful news. Please be good to yourself and let others spoil you.
Many more prayers for a quick recovery...
God bless,
Tori
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Janet, YEAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You sound great too! I am so glad you had the top notch service I associate with GT. I am so thrilled with your preliminary results, and I will remain positive for your path. Take it easy, sleep is wonderful for healing. God Bless You!
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mmm5,
Thank you for your thoughts. I very much agree that struggle brings greater struggle. It is much harder to sit with uncomfortable feelings for sure. I too find talking about them does take away their power, and that's why a I go every week. Change is not easy, and I am glad to have some time (I hope) to try to change. One thing I want to start to do is to act "as if" more frequently, so that it becomes more natural to make better changes. Sort of like a dress rehearsal for life, but hoping it assimilates into every day life. and getting tired enough of the old ways that are not working. I'll keep you posted
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Janet: Wonderful news!!!! May God continue to overflow you with His graces as you heal! And yes, let everyone pamper YOU for awhile! When you do that, you not only get the rest you need, but you allow them to do good works. We all need opportunities to do good works for the Lord! :-)
mmm5 & Traci: I read a book, I'm trying to remember, something about On Hinds Feet, kind of a pretend story, but the first lesson the heroine learned was "Acceptance with Joy". That really hit me, because I'm one who wants to control my life (and sometimes those around me) and I get depressed when things don't work out or obstacles get in my way. Learning to let God control my life allows for acceptance of ANYTHING with joy. It was one of those books that I need to read again b/c I think I could learn more from it.
Archangels: This is a little fluff, but my DH and I met online on a Catholic dating site that used to be called Saint Raphaels. :-) He's supposed to be invoked for marriage, or finding a partner too. So I'll say a special prayer to St. Raph tonight.
My daughter and I had to take my grandson to the ER early this morning ... he had croup. Scared us to death! He couldn't catch his breath. DH stayed with the youngest grandson. He's better tonight, but I would appreciate prayers to his guardian angel thanking him/her for watching over him so we could get him help. And ask the Lord to send him restful sleep tonight.
-Theresa
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Theresa,
Prayers for your grandson, and your family. May his breathing be free of strain, and may he sleep comfortably, with his beautiful Angel Guardian at his side. Sweet dreams for him, from the knowledge that comes from a child feeling safe and loved.
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JANET......... OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD!
MMM...... great story... great reality....... THANK YOU FOR PRAYING FOR US!
Praying just now for the grandson!
I understand about trying to change bad behavior... I do. I think I am a pretty good person.... but I do and say things that other Christians find to be.............BAD.
So....... I keep trying ti do better.... sometimes it works out....other times... I am in Church asking for forgiveness... and TRYING to be who He wants me to be....
but other Christians keep saying..." if you really were a follower.... you wold not drink... or say bad words through joking...."
HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
I suppose we will never be perfect.... but I suppose again... this is why Jesus had to come.
Have a BLESSED week ladies... I will be in Las Vegas with some of the ladies whom I met here on BCO over two years ago... I will be celebrating life....
Please pray I do not "celebrate" too much.........LOL
GOD BLESS you all, I truly mean that.
LAura
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Good evening all,
Praise God that Janet is recuperating well at home and with great preliminary news. Traci, Mmm5, Janet, Theresa, Apple, Tori and Betty ~ you guys expressed your intentions very well, I think we have been heard. Amen!
I went to my surgeon today, I told him that this little lump is making me paranoid and he said that I shouldn't be, and sounding reassuring. I got the green light to get my rads so I will call Rad Onc tomorrow to schedule. He did examine me and it hurt at some places, saying that it is healing and it takes months if not a year or two sometimes. I will finish the rads and wait a few months then go back and have him check out the sight for a revision of the scar. It is puckering and that means the scar is attaching to the chest wall. It can be fixed later.
I said that I was worried that they left a tiny bit of cancer or something grew since the surgery and he said that cancer does not grow that fast. And I also mentioned that I will have a PET scan tomorrow and he said that they won't find anything, whew. I will pray for Clear, No Cancer PET scan results. The thought of this infection has been eating me up. Wasn't sleeping that well.
My sister, who's in UK waiting to attend her b-i-l's funeral this Friday also wrote me and said about the St. Michael, St. Gabriel and St. Raphael and I will find a prayer for the Saints. Will get back here with it later.
Hugs to everyone...
Paula
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Good Evening Ladies, I am new to this Thread. My name is Monika I am 40 years old , happily married with two teenage girls. I am so glad to have found this thread. I want to ask if you don't mind to please include me in your prayers as I have to choose the Doctor who will perform my Bilateral mastectomy at the end of October. Lord, please lead me in the right direction. Have a great evening.Thanks Monika
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Laura,
You know I have a bit of a different background when it comes to Spirituality, but I do feel comfortable saying unequivocally, it's what's in your heart and your intentions that truly matter. We are beautifully imperfect, otherwise, where would the learning be? Easy to point at others, not so easy to reflect on self. I think you have a beautiful heart, and with that have a safe, wonderful trip full of laughter and friendship. I look forwards to hearing about it when you return.
God Bless,
traci
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Monika,
Welcome! I know I have "seen you" before
You absolutely have our prayers and some of us have been getting together on Friday evenings to pray together. Nothing like a little collective prayer to get the energy flowing. I enjoy learning about people's faiths and exploring spirituality, so I was drawn here, and then found some lovely ladies. Traci
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Monika WELCOME!
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Awe.. thanks Squidward hehe.....
I usually am my worst critic... I spend so much time in prayer asking for forgiveness of myself...but I keep trying and never give up...:)
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To All- today I had the gift of God to see my son sworn in as a Lawyer. It was seven straight years of school. His father saw him graduate. He believed he passed the Boards, but didn't live that long. We prayed so hard for this. We knew his passing was so close to his timing of board studing and Greg's passing. Anyone who has had such intensity of studing and family clamity can understand. How this young man as accomplished, while his mom having Bc and his dad having lymphoma with is dad dying. I see that he is intact, but I don't know what is underneath.
I raised him from a small child to believe that when it was our time ---believe that . There are so many times that all of us have said to ourselves '"How did I make it through that". God has a a time that he brings us home. There is no time or reason that we can surmise, but in Gods plan there is a reason.
I miss my guy so intensely today, he would have been so proud .
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Welcome Monika!
Sas--What an accomplishment for your son!! You must be so proud, he sounds like a remarkable person to have persevered thru such hardship. I am sorry you are missing Greg so much today (and always, I am sure) Sending you prayers and support).
PS You are pretty remarkable yourself!
Ellie xo
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Sheila
Your post brought tears today...what a bittersweet day, I have sons (13,10 and 7) but they are my life and can just imagine you beaming with pride at such a wonderful accomplishment! I think it would be so difficult not to be able to share the day with your partner who helped you to raise this great son of yours. I pray you have lots of support and people reaching out to you now and holding you up and helping you feel all the emotions you are dealing with.
Congratulations to you and your Husband for raising your son and getting him through law school and on to his chosen profession what a wonderful accomplishment.!
God Bless you Sheila!
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Welcome Monica, I am so glad you found us..this it the best thread ..spend most of my time here!
Are you central to LA, SD, or SF. I am in AZ but travel to LA weekly for work, I am in diagnostics and work with many Docs at UCLA and UCSF etc. Where are you closest?
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welcome Monica, congratulations Janet and prayers for all my sisters.
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Apple,
You can't see it, but I always crack a big smile when I see your apple sitting there. Funnily enough, I have a macintosh staring at me right now.
Sheila,
Congratulations to you all. You wrote something very interesting to me. " I see that he is intact, but I don't know what is underneath." Sometimes having goals can help us focus when the world seems to be collapsing around us. It's a great question, as the intensity dissipates, he may have more down time to process the last year or more. You are astute to wonder, and I went through something "similar" when I was 14 with my father's serious illness. He may need some extra loving, or there may be some grieving that has been put on hold due to the pressures of studying. I have no doubt that you will be right there with him. For me, my studies were a Godsend, allowing me to move through the days. But I did need help too. Keep on loving each other and talking.
I had this picture in my head of Greg at his graduation, smiling and so proud. I'd like to think he is rejoicing right along with you all. I have certainly been thinking about you, and wondering how you are doing. Much love to you today!Traci
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Paula,
Sounds like a good appointment yesterday. I think your PET is today, thinking about you and praying for a negative scan!
traci
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Good morning ladies,
mmm5: I am close to Ontario airport about an hour from LA.
Squidwitch42: What time on Fridays?
Estepp: Yes I am doing immediate reconstruction. I saw a doctor yesterday for 2nd opinion and I like her. I need to see the 2 plastic surgeons she works with on monday to make a decision.
Sas-schatzi: What an honor to be able to see your son sworn in! I can't wait untill my hubby is sworn in as a Police Officer next year.
Thank you ladies for the warm welcome!
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Hi monika - let me add my welcome too! The prayers from this group and praying with & for everyone has been a Godsend. My mastectomy was this week and am home mostly sleeping
I took several weeks to choose a breast surgeon and I am very glad I did. I had appointments with four! But, when I met the third one, I knew without a doubt she was the right choice. If you are in an area that has a breast cancer center, those docs (extended team) all work exclusively in breast surgery/treatment. If it's a teaching hospital, the other added benefit is that in addition to your surgeon & the nurses, surgical residents assigned to your surgeon check on you throughout the 1st 24 hours too. That was awesome. You will know when you find the right one. Don't be shy about interviewing them. here are 2 good resources. everyone - As I read each post, know that I say a prayer for you & yours.
http://www.castleconnolly.com/doctors/index.cfm?CFID=8426556&CFTOKEN=54560145
http://cancercenters.cancer.gov/cancer_centers/map-cancer-centers.html
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Hello my sistas,
The Miracle of the Rosary by Elvis Presley
Just found this and wanted to share...hopefully the link works. If it doesn't please just go to YouTube.com and search for "miracle of the rosary" by Elvis Presley...
It really touched me today and hope it does the same for you....How I love my Mother Mary...
Peace, and prayers to you,
Tori
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Tori,
How are you feeling? Do you think you are coming up and out of round one?
Monika,
We have been gathering here at 10:00 Eastern Standard Time. Nothing is written in stone either, so this is a time we arbitrarily selected. Paula (Diamond Girl) has been so kind to post prayers on Fridays, and we start with Laura's (Estepp) St. Peregrine prayer, and then follow with prayers of healing etc...please feel free to add some of your fav. prayers. I make a list of people to pray for at home, and say their names in the section of the St. P. prayer. If there particular requests or woman who have asked for prayers, we post their names that day as a reminder. So this again is a group effort, so any suggestions or thoughts are welcome.
Traci
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Monika,
That's 10:00 PM
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Traci,
End of week one tomorrow...still dealing with huge tiredness, intestional issues, achy, and just feeling bleh. But, hoping it gets better over the weekend.
Made it out for my morning walk and thought of you all as I said my rosary...
I go in Monday for blood draw to check on WBC..hoping all looks good so I don't have to take the Nuelasta shot...
Peace and prayers my sisters,
Tori
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Hello dear sisters.
Dear God, gather your daughters here on this forum - Tori, Traci, Monika, Paula, Apple, Sheila, MMM, Ellie, Sas, Estepp, Laura, Theresa, Jan, Betty, Pat and all the others - in your arms and comfort them tonight. Thank you for this day, for our guardian angels, and for the Holy Spirit who guided each of us to this forum. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen.
Have a good night everyone!
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Oh Tori,
I was hoping you wouldn't get hit too hard. It is rough, I know. I had to use pain meds for the bone pain, muscle aches, and that did help me quite a bit. I was not allowed to use any Ibuprofen per my Onc, and I really needed it. Others have not had that restriction. Please don't hesitate to ask for help with the side effects. I used Zofran around the clock after my Emend and steroid days were past. Will keep you in my/our prayers.
traci
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