Posted on 05/07/2008 3:20:31 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Mike was diagnosed with esophageal cancer about 5 weeks ago.
He has finished his first round of chemo, and just started the second.
Many of you have been praying for him behind the scenes.
"I appreciate all the 'incognito' prayers....I know they make a difference."
The first round was rough, the second looks to be rougher.
He and his wife would appreciate your prayer support.
redrock and his friends and family are in my prayers...
Prayers needed for redrock...
Prayers on the way!
Thanks, Kim, for your prayers for redrock and his friends and family.
Certainly.
Happy to pray.
THanks.
Get well soon Mike. You are a major credit to Freepdom and I remember you very fondly from the Elian days.
Never doubt the power of prayer. Freepers prayed for me years ago because of chest pains, and even when the doctors told me that I had cardio-vascular disease, the prayers continued. Finally a ‘smart’ doctor figured out that the pain and discomfort was from acid reflux instead. I have no doubt that it was a result of the answered prayers instead.
There is nothing that prayers can’t do, and you have mine and my families to help you along.
Stay positive and fight.
They are trying to get his pain under control so he can eat and function. Absolute worst pain he's ever had (on a scale of 1-10.....it’s 15).
They told him that radiation on the esophagus actually (severly) burns the inside of the esophagus. Right now he has ‘on demand’ type of pain control. They are working on changing over to an oral medication so maybe he can go home...even tho he says this is the NICEST Hospital he's ever seen.
His words..."and this is one awesome Hospital. When you can eat regular food (which they just allowed me today to do) you order from a Menu...(Room Service)..from one of the Restaurants in the Hospital. NO HOSPITAL FOOD!!! You can get things like Buffalo hamburgers....several kinds of steak...and even salmon (not that I can eat any of that with my throat). But the Italian food I just had was really good.
Still...I would rather be home.
Let everyone know that I can feel the prayers and I am forever in their debt. I love ya all.
Dear God,
You know Freeper Redrock.
Please touch him with Your powerful touch.
Comfort him and his family.
Your will be done.
In Jesus’ Holy name I pray this prayer.
Amen.
Thanks for being a faithful friend...to so many around here...
Prayers continue for redrock.
May God Bless and heal you.
Prayers for a fast recovery, Mike.
Great Physician, we pray that You would bring the pain level down to less than nothing. Grant wisdom to those charged with calibrating his needs ... send each chemical to the place where needed, that it would accomplish its purpose, to the delight of redrock and his beloved, and to the Glory and Honor of Your Name.
Thank You, Creator God, that You ever stand watch over Your children. Let the Heavenly Host charged to his care respond to his every need, that redrock would be raised up in glorious health, that the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ would be Praised and Glorified forevermore. Amen ...
Prayers up!
Hope all turns out well for you.
Prayers for Mike.
Dear Redrock,we will not forget you in prayer,we will remember you in a special way on the air tom.God bless,Fatima
Mike, I have been praying for you, at Mass and at home. God bless you and bring you through this trial. Lord Jesus, have Mercy on Mike. Lay your Healing Hands on him now and comfort his family and loved ones as they stand by.
St. Michael Archangel, pray for Mike.
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