Posted on 07/17/2012 12:55:40 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel
My sister Barb has cancer on the brain now. According to her doctors today, she is in dire need of care. Part of the roller coaster of the last few days (especially for me, because I was dead-set against it) is that she has abandoned regular medicine and has gone in for the "naturopath" route of tons of supplements and the like.
Now we need to confront her and get her to change her mind. The doctors told her husband it is imperative; time is of the essence. Time is exactly a prime reason I'm against playing around with "alternatives".
I'm praying we can get her to take what she needs to give her more time. Her girls need her longer, too.
My mother is already obviously (over the phone) a mess about all this.
P.S.: Please pray for her son Rutger, as well, as they were rear-ended badly just the other day and Rutger is in much pain and having trouble speaking. As if there isn't enough going on!
Prayers for Barbara and her family.
Prayers for a change of heart, then success.
Adding prayers
Lord Jesus, be near the suffering Barbara and lead her to the right decision regarding her condition. May her cancer disappear.
We also pray for her family and especially for Rutger.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prayers sent up FRiend. Please keep us updated as you can.
Prayers sent up for your girlfriend too!
Cancer is horrific.
T, my mom died, almost 30 years ago, from a glioblastoma multiforme. The gamma knife was not yet available. Her surgeries were to just relieve pain (from tumor growth). I know they have made much progress over the years since then. At the time, we were told how “rare” glioblastomas are...but later read that now they are easier go find and diagnos than before.
Prayers sent for you all.
Notre Père qui es aux cieux,
Que ton Nom soit sanctifié, que ton règne vienne,
Que ta volonté soit faite sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donne-nous aujourd'hui notre pain de ce jour.
Pardonne-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi à ceux qui nous ont offensés.
Et ne nous soumets pas à la tentation, mais délivre-nous du mal.
Car c’est à Toi qu’appartiennent le règne, la puissance et la gloire,
pour les siècles des siècles. Amen
Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâces,
le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes,
et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Ainsi-soit-il.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Prayers for God’s blessings on all.
Prayers have been said for Barbara, Rutger, you and your whole family.
May God be glorified no matter what happens.
My mom suffered from the same, prayers for your dear sister
and Rutger.
Serious prayers for Barb and for Rutger!
She and Rutger are in my prayers.
I’m not discouraging chemo by any means, but if she is looking into the natural route, has she tried Transfer Factor? Here are some cancer testimonials:
http://transferfactortestimonies.blogspot.com/2007/10/cancer-hodgkins-product-testimonials.html
May the Lord grant Barb the wisdom and strength she needs to confront what’s ahead.
Prayers for you and all your family, OlLine Rebel.
Prayers lifted.
I’m in a very similar boat with my sister.
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