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Prayer request for my brother-in-law
barker | 7-19-07 | barker

Posted on 07/19/2007 4:02:08 PM PDT by barker

Prayers needed again for my brother-in-law Charlie.


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KEYWORDS: cancer; prayer; prayerrequest
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Some of you may remember my brother-in-law Charlie. He survived a bout of flesh eating bacteria a few years ago. Even his doctors admitted it was just not their skill alone that saved his life. The FReeper prayer warriors here, I know, played a big part in his recovery

Charlie is facing a new, very serious, challenge. He went to get his eyes examined for glasses a few days ago. He ended up with a cancer specialist. His loss of vision was due to a malignant tumor in his left eye. They did extensive testing of his right eye and found no cancer there. The doctor said this type of cancer usually spreads to the lungs or liver so he's going for more testing next week.

His left eye will be removed the following Monday. At some point they'll install an artificial eye but I don't know how soon. I'll post more when all the tests are completed.

Charlie is something of a grump, a grouch, a little bossy and most times doesn't hesitate to give his opinion on any or everything. He also has a heart of gold and will give you the shirt off his back if he thinks you need it. Charlie and my sister have been married 47 years.

1 posted on 07/19/2007 4:02:10 PM PDT by barker
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To: alfa6; KC Burke; KC_Conspirator; trussell; fatima

Trussell, would you ping the Prayer Warriors please. Charlie really needs them right now.


2 posted on 07/19/2007 4:07:06 PM PDT by barker ( A smile is a curved line that sets things straight.)
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To: barker

Sounds like Charilie is a great guy. Prayers.


3 posted on 07/19/2007 4:13:40 PM PDT by mtbopfuyn (I think the border is kind of an artificial barrier - San Antonio councilwoman Patti Radle)
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To: barker

Prayers!!!


4 posted on 07/19/2007 4:26:41 PM PDT by Perdogg (Cheney for President 2008)
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To: barker

Prayers for your brother-in-law.


5 posted on 07/19/2007 4:34:24 PM PDT by kenth (Let me hear your war cry!)
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To: barker

Prayers are going up for the toughest bird out there to the strongest power above.


6 posted on 07/19/2007 4:49:33 PM PDT by KC Burke (Men of intemperate minds can never be free...their passions forge their fetters.)
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To: barker

I’ll pray, in the Name of Jesus, that your brother-in-law’s health be completely restored.

But of course, his plight brings to mind the story of Bartimaeus, in Mark 10. Keep this in mind and share with your family - the Lord can work miracles on behalf of his people:

Blind Bartimaeus Receives His Sight
46Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
48Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

49Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” 50Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.

51”What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”

52”Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.


7 posted on 07/19/2007 4:55:57 PM PDT by Joann37
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To: barker

Prayers going out for Charlie.


8 posted on 07/19/2007 5:03:40 PM PDT by ladyinred
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To: barker

He will be in my prayers.


9 posted on 07/19/2007 5:59:21 PM PDT by wryteacher
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To: barker

Praying for Charlie and his family.


10 posted on 07/19/2007 6:06:14 PM PDT by mojo114
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To: barker
We will pray for him on the air tom.
Heavenly Father,

I call on You right now in a special way; it is through Your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every morning I wake and every moment of every hour I live under Your power.

Father I ask You to touch me right now in a very special way, for if You created me from nothing, You can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the Healing power of Your Spirit.

Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken, root out any unproductive cells, open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let the warmth of Your Healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas, so that my body can function the way You created it to function.

And Father restore me to full health in mind, body, soul and spirit so that I may serve You the rest of my life. I make this prayer through Jesus Christ Your Son Our Lord.

Amen.
This prayer was written by Father Larry J.Hess

11 posted on 07/19/2007 6:06:41 PM PDT by fatima (Baby alert,Baby Ava arrived 6-29-07 at 3 PM-she is 10 pounds:))
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To: fatima

I like that.

Payers up for Charlie. Losing an eye has to be harder than other forms of cancer.


12 posted on 07/19/2007 6:34:35 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: barker; 4woodenboats; abletruth; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; Alamo-Girl; AlGone2001; ...
Prayer ping.

Please post your replies to barker


Please know that I am praying. May God provide healing and comfort as needed.  

Blessings,
trussell


If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.

13 posted on 07/19/2007 6:56:19 PM PDT by trussell (Prayer is good for the soul)
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To: barker

My sincere prayers for Charlie and his lovely and devoted wife (and you, of course)


14 posted on 07/19/2007 7:02:25 PM PDT by AKA Elena (Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you!)
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To: barker

May the Lord heal your brother Charlie.


15 posted on 07/19/2007 7:03:38 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: barker; nickcarraway; sandyeggo; Lady In Blue; NYer; american colleen; ELS; Pyro7480; livius; ...
 
 
Catholic Prayer Ping!
 
Please send me a FReepmail to be added or taken off the Catholic Prayer Ping List.
 
Please post your prayers to barker:

16 posted on 07/19/2007 7:04:53 PM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: barker

Prayers for Charlie and family.


17 posted on 07/19/2007 7:05:25 PM PDT by upsdriver (DUNCAN HUNTER , the best man money can't buy!)
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To: barker
I pray that Jesus will bless and help Charlie and your family.
18 posted on 07/19/2007 7:12:46 PM PDT by GinaLolaB
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To: barker

Prayers sent for Charlie.


19 posted on 07/19/2007 7:19:31 PM PDT by JZelle
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To: barker; trussell


Prayers on the way for Charlie and his doctors,
as well as you and his family.


20 posted on 07/19/2007 7:20:29 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: barker

Sounds like all of my friends. Our family will be praying for Charlie to receive the blessings and peace of Our Lord while facing this latest challenge.

21 posted on 07/19/2007 7:21:36 PM PDT by Mr. Know It All (Quicumque vult salvus esse, ante omnia opus est, ut teneat catholicam fidem)
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To: ladyinred

Thank you. This means a lot coming from you. Prayers for you too.


22 posted on 07/19/2007 7:27:34 PM PDT by barker ( A smile is a curved line that sets things straight.)
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To: barker

Saying prayers for you BIL Charlie. May he be blessed with a full recovery.


23 posted on 07/19/2007 7:28:15 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: KC Burke; All

Charlie’s family has been hit hard. Two of his brothers, one at only 39, died of heart attacks. His other two brothers have cancer and heart disease. One of them died of a stroke 3 weeks ago and his only sister is in remission from throat cancer and also has a bad heart. Charlie is the only one with a good heart or he would have never made it through the flesh eating bacteria thing. He turned 71 in June.

And yes he is a tough old bird.

We’re praying very hard the cancer has not spread. The doctors are optimistic but we will wait and see.


24 posted on 07/19/2007 7:32:19 PM PDT by barker ( A smile is a curved line that sets things straight.)
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To: barker

prayers up for all!!


25 posted on 07/19/2007 7:59:35 PM PDT by MountainFlower (There but by the grace of God go I.)
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To: barker

Prayers for Charlie and for your family.


26 posted on 07/19/2007 8:15:06 PM PDT by Pathfinder
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To: barker

prayer bump


27 posted on 07/19/2007 8:22:47 PM PDT by Tribune7 (Live Earth: Pretend to Care)
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To: barker

It is good that Charlie discovered the tumor, so that it can be treated. God bless him and the family. Keeping them in prayer, and those attending his health needs.


28 posted on 07/19/2007 8:22:48 PM PDT by LucyJo
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Most Merciful Father, take pity upon Charlie’s beloved wife, for great is her fear for her husband right now. Grant unto her the desire of her heart ... that Charlie’s cancer has not spread and that it may be totally removed with surgery. Strengthen him and his loved ones as they face the coming days ... may their faith and trust remain in You. Restore him, Lord, in the Name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen ...
29 posted on 07/19/2007 8:28:12 PM PDT by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word ...)
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To: barker

I will be praying for two miracles, one for Charlie and also that little boy who is in danger of losing one or both eyes I read about here today in that bottle of meth-making material that exploded in his face.


30 posted on 07/19/2007 8:37:31 PM PDT by Aliska
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To: barker

Prayers on the way for Charlie...


31 posted on 07/19/2007 8:44:25 PM PDT by BlessedBeGod
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To: barker

Prayers up for Charlie!


32 posted on 07/19/2007 8:46:03 PM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly.)
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To: barker

I join in urgent prayer for Charlie!


33 posted on 07/19/2007 9:30:34 PM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: barker

Prayers up for Charlie. Please let us know how he’s doing when time allows.


34 posted on 07/19/2007 10:37:05 PM PDT by Allegra (Carbon offsets for sale. Inquire within.)
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To: barker

Prayers sents


35 posted on 07/20/2007 2:54:57 AM PDT by Hydroshock (Duncan Hunter For President, checkout gohunter08.com.)
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To: barker

Prayers for Charlie and his family.


36 posted on 07/20/2007 3:28:04 AM PDT by Ransomed (Keep the Faith!)
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To: barker

Prayers up.


37 posted on 07/20/2007 4:07:09 AM PDT by Mad Dawg (Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.)
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To: barker

Prayers for Charlie.
Prayers for healing, peace and courage.


38 posted on 07/20/2007 4:38:38 AM PDT by Ramcat (Thank You American Veterans)
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To: barker

Prayer bump


39 posted on 07/20/2007 4:40:29 AM PDT by NewCenturions ( By The Great Horn Spoon !)
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To: barker
May God hold Charlies close to Him now and guide the medical people who care for him. May He give Charlie and his family peace and strength as they endure this trial. May He restore Charlie to health in His service, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

40 posted on 07/20/2007 4:43:43 AM PDT by CDHart ("It's too late to work within the system and too early to shoot the b@#$%^&s."--Claire Wolfe)
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To: barker

Sorry to hear about your BIL. We will keep him and your sister in our thoughts.

Best Wishes

alfa6 ;>}


41 posted on 07/20/2007 5:03:08 AM PDT by alfa6
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To: barker

Prayers up!


42 posted on 07/20/2007 5:12:48 AM PDT by ContraryMary (New Jersey -- Superfund cleanup capital of the U.S.A.)
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To: barker

Prayers!!!


43 posted on 07/20/2007 5:42:52 AM PDT by kronos77 (-www.savekosovo.org- and -www.kosovo.net- Save Kosovo from Islam!)
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To: barker; Salvation
More prayers up for Charlie and family.

Notre père, qui êtes aux cieux!
Que votre nom soit sanctificié. Que votre règne vienne.
Que votre volonté soit faite, sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donnez-nous aujourd'hui notre poindre ce jour.
Pardonnez-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi a ceux, qui nous ont offensés,
et ne nous soumetez pas à la tentation, mais délivrez-nous du mal.
Car c'est à toi qu'appartiènne, le régne, 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)

44 posted on 07/20/2007 5:55:59 AM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: barker

Prayers sent for Charlie.


45 posted on 07/20/2007 6:01:36 AM PDT by WV Mountain Mama (Gryffindor '88 Arthur Weasley will be named the Minister of Magic...)
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To: barker

Prayers for Charlie, his family and all who love him.


46 posted on 07/20/2007 6:13:06 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: barker

Oh my goodness, this does not sound good.

Prayers lifted for sure. And for his family as well. These grumpy guys are big marshmallows when it comes down to it.

I will pray for the embrace of our Divine Physician to enfold all of you in strength and healing.

We are with you in spirit!

Blessings,

Jane


47 posted on 07/20/2007 12:04:57 PM PDT by janereinheimer ((I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.))
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To: barker

Prayers for Charlie and a good report from the doctor!


48 posted on 07/20/2007 1:37:14 PM PDT by FourtySeven (47)
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To: barker

Prayers


49 posted on 07/20/2007 2:31:28 PM PDT by knighthawk (We will always remember We will always be proud We will always be prepared so we may always be free)
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To: barker

Prayers for Charlie!


50 posted on 07/20/2007 8:35:24 PM PDT by Pinkbell (I'm a Christian, a conservative and a Republican, in that order. - Mike Pence)
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