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(Vanity) My sister is slipping away (Stage IV cancer)
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Posted on 09/07/2012 3:37:29 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel
Another update on my sister Barb and prayer request.
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Health/Medicine; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: cancer; prayer; prayerping
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My sister Barb has gone downhill very badly this month, especially this week.
I was with Barb today with our Mom & Dad instead of going to PA as I had planned for the weekend. My husband and George went up to MIL's without me, as I feel so badly about leaving Barb now. Barb today has been VERY lethargic and hardly awake. She was periodically briefly awake either from moving or from all of us disturbing her (lots of friends, etc). She has hardly eaten or drunk. When we asked if she wanted some eggs (after I got her a drink), she grimaced horribly and said "no!" then asked "aren't I getting a hamburger?" So off I ran to get McDonald's, which she only ate a tiny couple bites (the trouble now is everything is timeliness - she could lose her desire by the time you get there). She did not want to get off the toilet when they took her because she wants to sleep. I know she probably had more pain meds than needed today so that can make her more tired (Percocet knocks me out). However, of course I'm scared much of it is the cancer. She is indeed jaundiced and a bit itchy from it. We are doing our best. She has sometimes answered pretty strongly and lucidly, and smiled here and there, although it's hard for her to do anything but sleep. More people came by later and many are crying now. It's hard to see.
Please pray. I'm looking for:
a) miracle b) God's will c) reduction of suffering (in so many ways) d) strength, courage and unification for our immediate family e) my mother, who is devastated by this f) my brother-in-law, who is of course upset but also has his own heart-health issues (he is 13 years older than she) g) my nieces (17), who have seemed nonchalant about all this but I know they have feelings - and that they will not be "ruined" by all this in their last year of high school and life h) my nephew (25 on Sunday - another scary thing about birthdays possibly coinciding this month), who is a sweetheart and sensitive about his mom but may need more strength than we all realize
To: the OlLine Rebel
Prayers being sent your way.
To: the OlLine Rebel
Prayers for God’s mercy and compassion for your sister Barbara.
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:39:36 PM PDT
by
DarthVader
(Politicians govern out of self interest, Statesmen govern for a Vision greater than themselves)
To: the OlLine Rebel
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:40:22 PM PDT
by
manic4organic
(We won. Get over it.)
To: library user
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:40:25 PM PDT
by
freekitty
(Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
To: the OlLine Rebel; Salvation; Brad's Gramma; trussell
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PRAYERS GOING UP!
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The Twenty-Third Psalm Mahalia Jackson (Click)
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever."
Psalm 23 -KJV
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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:41:04 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michaeal the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: the OlLine Rebel
death in the family is never easy, the long suffering ones are the worst.
prayers for your family
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:41:13 PM PDT
by
GeronL
(The Right to Life came before the Right to Pursue Happiness)
To: the OlLine Rebel
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:44:42 PM PDT
by
combat_boots
(The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto.)
To: the OlLine Rebel
I am so sorry sister, prayers are offered for your strength, your parents, the whole family and for your sweet sister.
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:45:22 PM PDT
by
svcw
(If one living cell on another planet is life, why isn't it life in the womb?)
To: the OlLine Rebel
Prayers for Barb and your whole family - for comfort and peace and a special feeling Christ’s presence with you now - as He is always.
To: the OlLine Rebel
Prayers for you and your family. Last fall we went through much the same thing with my BIL. It’s hard for you to see now but you are making things easier for your sister.
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:46:43 PM PDT
by
JimSEA
To: the OlLine Rebel; Salvation
I’m so sorry. Praying for all.
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:47:43 PM PDT
by
RedMDer
(https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=93destr)
To: the OlLine Rebel
Prayers for your sister your whole family.
To: the OlLine Rebel
God bless you, Barb and your family. I’ll say a prayer for you all tonight.
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:49:24 PM PDT
by
Krankor
(Green-eyed lady, lovely lady Strolling slowly towards the sun)
To: the OlLine Rebel
Extremely sad. Prayers for your entire family.
To: the OlLine Rebel
Prayers for you and your family.
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:51:32 PM PDT
by
redgolum
("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
To: the OlLine Rebel
Prayers sent to Mary Queen of Angels and Her Angels+
To: the OlLine Rebel
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:52:00 PM PDT
by
tapatio
(In memory of my Dad 5-27-26 2-4-2010)
To: the OlLine Rebel
Such a difficult time for you ALL! I pray God’s every mercy will be showered on you all as you make your way through this time.
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posted on
09/07/2012 3:52:09 PM PDT
by
Bookwoman
("...and I am unanimous in this...")
To: the OlLine Rebel
May God bless you, your parents, and your sister. But be of good cheer, Jesus overcame the world. Your sister is in a house of her body. If you could look individually at each and every cell of her body without hurting her you would never find Barb. That is because Barb is a soul who has this body. Her soul will go on. And, you and your parents will again see your sister. If she is metastatic the percodan will diminish her discomfort. There is no need to restrict it. Does she have an IV? She could get replacement electrolytes and fluids. This can be managed at home or hospital or extended care facility.
I am sorry for the suffering of your family and will keep you in my prayers.
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