Posted on 08/21/2012 4:34:48 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel
Hi,
Well I guess here we go again. Luckily, I drove my sister down last week to her beach house and we got to have some time talking alone (for a big change). She got very tired alot - had just finished her radiation for the cancer on her brain, so we figured it made her tired. (BTW, just as she was finishing radiation, she had to euthanize her German Shepherd. It's been that kind of month - there's even more to it than that, but suffice for now.)
So today my mother calls me to say they took Barb to her oncology appt. Mom was distraught and sometimes crying, saying "it doesn't look good". Granted, no scans or anything, but she thought the doctor sounded negative about Barb's recent symptoms. He noticed she looked a little yellow, and Barb has been so weak that she even asked her husband for a wheelchair. The doctor seemed to think maybe the liver has had more spreading.
I have not seen Barb since I left the beach Friday, so I can't really say. Just sounds depressing. I'm afraid about losing her, and we're also afraid about my mother and how this will affect her.
Just venting.
Any continued prayers are appreciated; thanks!
Prayers said for you and your family and especially your sister Barb.
My father died from his third cancer last year. FReepers offered up prayers for him when he was in such pain last year, and I was very grateful for their compassion.
Not selfish at all, OLR. Prayers to you and your family.
Barb was in my prayers when you first wrote about her. Continued prayer to St Rita-Saint of the impossible, that she will intercede on Barb’s behalf. Stay strong.
I am praying for you, your sister, and your parents.
My oldest child died at 21, from sudden cardiac arrhythmia, and my husband recently died from Parkinson’s Plus. This gives me all the reason to pray hard for you and your entire family - hoping that God will give you a reprieve from grief.
But, if our prayers are not answered, stick close to your mom and dad. Grieving takes so much longer than most people realize, and they tend to expect a much quicker return to normal than is possible.
I am praying, let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Lord, take this burden upon yourself and grant Rebel strength to go through the valley and if it be your will, grant his sister a miracle of healing. Lord, hear our prayers and grant peace. In Jesus' name.
Yes, another meeting and won’t it be joyous?
Prayers for your sister. May God give you his divine strength in this most difficult time.
Prayers for your sister’s miraculous healing.
It helps our group remember that, through all the rancor and disagreements, this is a collection of real people with real joys and real tragedies.
Let me try to repay your kindness by offering my heartfelt prayers for your sister.
May God Bless.
Prayers being sent for your family.
Prayers up for you and Barb and all who love you.
Praying
St. Peregrine, please intercede for her!
Prayers for all of you.
I think it probably helps you do to so! Sometimes we need to speak these things out so we can get a handle on them ourselves and put things in order in our brains.
God bless you
Mel
No bother in reading your post. Of course, sorry to hear of your present experiences. Trust in the strength and open arms of our God. Looking forward to your thoughts and contributions to the FR in the future. Miracles UP!
I am so sorry. Prayers sent for your family, you, and of course, your sister.
Freepers are the best. They’ll listen to any problem or concern, small or even huge. They’ll try and help any way they can. I think this site must have the most dedicated prayer warriors anywhere on the world wide web.
I’m very, very sorry about your sister. Hubby and I have been through similar situations. Just no fun at all.
Be strong for your mom.
God bless you and your family.
Prayers up fpr all!!!
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