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Prayers requested -- my 38yr old nephew, Chris, is having a colostomy in the am
12-7-08 | Starwise

Posted on 12/07/2008 11:23:48 AM PST by STARWISE

My nephew, Chris, has been battling Crone's Disease for a couple of years, but sadly no drugs or diet regimes he's pursued have worked satisfactorily.

It's so hard to believe that someone so young (38) is facing the rest of his life with this situation, but the team at Johns Hopkins concluded that colostomy surgery is the only safe and prudent option, given the damage he's sustained internally, to preclude the more devastating prospects of cancers, etc. in the future.

Asking for your prayers for Chris, his wife and families through this challenging surgery, recovery and rehab and into what I pray will be a manageable and harmonious life for him and his family, and restored health going forward.

Thankfully, he seems to have found acceptance. He hasn't been able to work or really do anything for almost a year, just chained to the house, so he wants his life back. His docs have told him that, with solid recovery, he'll be able to resume all his normal life and athletic activities.

God bless and protect Chris with a successful surgery early in the am and strong recovery. God bless him with skilled doctors and health care professionals. Maybe future medical innovations may provide a different option in time. I pray His angels are near.

Thank you so very much.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Religion
KEYWORDS: chris; colostomy; prayers
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1 posted on 12/07/2008 11:23:49 AM PST by STARWISE
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To: STARWISE

Prayers for Chris.


2 posted on 12/07/2008 11:24:16 AM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: trussell; Brad's Gramma; Texas Termite; Kitty Mittens; Pegita

~~Prayer ping ... thank you.


3 posted on 12/07/2008 11:24:37 AM PST by STARWISE ((They (Dims) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)
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I am so sorry to hear the news. Yes it is known that when a person has Crone’s disease it increases their risk of Colon Cancer by a lot so this might be the best option. Living without a colon is not easy but in time you get used to it. My Dad died of Colon Cancer in 1998, did not know he had it til it had already spread to the liver, it can be a silent killer so if by your nephew getting this surgery will prevent him from getting this dreadful disease later on in life it’s worth it. I will pray for him. God Bless


4 posted on 12/07/2008 11:26:12 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: STARWISE

Prayers up, Starwise.

If it’s any consolation, I heard a radio show about Crohn’s Disease and included interviewed from people who were greatly relieved when they had the colostomy. They had tried everything to avoid it, but their lives were getting just unbearable. With the operation, they felt they had regained their lives and wished they had not been afraid and done it sooner. I hope things turn out as well in this case.


5 posted on 12/07/2008 11:30:32 AM PST by radiohead (Buy ammo, get your kids out of government schools, pray for the Republic.)
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To: STARWISE

Prayers have been sent.


6 posted on 12/07/2008 11:32:05 AM PST by llmc1
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To: STARWISE
Prayers for your nephew and his doctors, STARWISE.

A good friend of ours was diagnosed years ago and has lived with a colostomy since. He says you get used to the routine and that it beats the alternative.

7 posted on 12/07/2008 11:32:40 AM PST by sweet_diane (Congrats Gators! Same time next year, k? lol Roll TIDE ROLL!)
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To: STARWISE

Prayers for him and the family.


8 posted on 12/07/2008 11:32:43 AM PST by ElayneJ
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To: STARWISE
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9 posted on 12/07/2008 11:34:33 AM PST by SkyDancer ("Talent Without Ambition Is Sad, Ambition Without Talent Is Worse")
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To: STARWISE
My SIL brother had the same surgery over 10 years ago, he was in his early 30’s. He is doing great and I remember him saying that he should have done the surgery earlier, he feels like he has his life back.

It will take a period of adjustment but he will not regret doing this...

Prayers just the same

10 posted on 12/07/2008 11:36:45 AM PST by Kimmers (Always go straight forward. If you meet the devil, cut him in half and go between the pieces.)
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To: STARWISE

Prayer for full recovery.


11 posted on 12/07/2008 11:36:57 AM PST by NellieMae (Here...... common sense,common sense,common sense,where'd ya go... common sense......)
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To: STARWISE

Prayer for full recovery and a full, happy life.


12 posted on 12/07/2008 11:38:21 AM PST by NellieMae (Here...... common sense,common sense,common sense,where'd ya go... common sense......)
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To: STARWISE

Lord, we pray that this surgery will provide a new beginning for Chris. May it go even more smoothly than the doctors predict, and may it give many more years to Chris. And we ask your blessings on the entire family—that you would give grace in this difficult time. Please give them an extra-special holiday season.


13 posted on 12/07/2008 11:52:17 AM PST by 1951Boomer
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To: STARWISE

Prayer for him and the whole family. I would think of it this way, if at any time he has colon cancer he would almost certainly have colostomy surgery. Going ahead with surgery is a small price to pay giving a choice. Prayers to all.


14 posted on 12/07/2008 11:55:19 AM PST by Orange1998
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To: STARWISE

Heavenly Father we lift up Chris, his family and doctors to you.

We ask for your intervention and complete healing. We thank you in advnce for answering all of our prayers.

In Jesus Name Amen.


15 posted on 12/07/2008 12:04:59 PM PST by Lily4Jesus ( Jesus Saves)
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To: STARWISE
I have said a special prayer for your dear nephew, Chris. Prayers also for the entire family and the surgical team.

If God be for us, what can be against us?

Leni

16 posted on 12/07/2008 12:05:09 PM PST by MinuteGal
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To: STARWISE

Prayer sent.


17 posted on 12/07/2008 12:18:27 PM PST by joeslide
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To: STARWISE

Prayers lifted.

Lotta folks with a colostomy have normal lives.


18 posted on 12/07/2008 12:27:32 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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Amen to your heartfelt prayer for your beloved Chris, Starwise ... may the Lord's healing hand rest mightily upon him, restoring him to the fullness of health that he so desires. May wisdom guide his surgeons, and may comfort and encouragement surround the family who awaits. Let us know when all is well, that we might rejoice with you, to the Glory and Honor of our Lord Jesus Christ.
19 posted on 12/07/2008 5:09:59 PM PST by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word ...)
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To: STARWISE

We’ll send a prayer up on our end.


20 posted on 12/07/2008 7:28:16 PM PST by an amused spectator (I am Joe, too - I'm talkin' to you, VBM: The Volkischer Beobachter Media)
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