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Prayer request: Swordmaker's older daughter having pituitary tumor surgery
Vanity | February 9, 2009 | Swordmaker

Posted on 02/09/2009 1:47:53 PM PST by Swordmaker

My 33 year old daughter, Becky, is going to have surgery in about an hour to remove a tumor from her pituitary gland. The tumor, about 1.5 cm in size, is causing her to throw off hormones which are playing havoc with her body. Because of its location, just below the optic nerve, pituitary tumors can threaten one's eyesight and surgery in this area is inherently risky to the optic nerve and could result in blindness. The procedure, which should take about three hours, accesses the pituitary gland through the nostrils.

Please pray for a good outcome and to safeguard her eyesight.

Over the past three years, while they've been trying to shrink the tumor with drug therapy, Becky has named the tumor "Fred." I hope the Fredectomy is sucessful and that Fred is evicted. . . permanently.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: fred; pittumor; pituitary; pituitarytumor
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21 posted on 02/09/2009 2:23:38 PM PST by SkyDancer ("Talent Without Ambition Is Sad, Ambition Without Talent Is Worse")
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To: Swordmaker

Prayers for your daughter and for you as well. God bless you both.


22 posted on 02/09/2009 2:24:50 PM PST by jwalsh07
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To: Swordmaker

One of my husband’s cousins has the exact same tumor and as of yet, she hasn’t had the surgery, but at some point will have to. I will keep your daughter in my prayers, as well as her surgeon and medical team. Keep us updated, OK?

God bless you and your family!


23 posted on 02/09/2009 2:30:15 PM PST by FarRightFanatic (It wasn't an election. It was a socialist coup.)
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To: Swordmaker

Your family and daughter are in my prayers. Hang in there, Swordmaker...


24 posted on 02/09/2009 2:30:22 PM PST by rlmorel ("A barrel of monkeys is not fun. In fact, a barrel of monkeys can be quite terrifying!")
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To: Swordmaker

Lord, protect your servant Becky from all harm.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost, amen.


25 posted on 02/09/2009 2:34:09 PM PST by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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To: Swordmaker

Prayers up!


26 posted on 02/09/2009 2:47:55 PM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Praying that all goes well.


27 posted on 02/09/2009 2:56:17 PM PST by Dianna (Obama Barbie: Governing is hard.)
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To: TrouperGeorge; Hiskid; sneakers; JustAmy; Freee-dame; A.Hun; MEG33; Aquamarine; DollyCali; ...

Prayers are needed for Becky.

Holy God,

We invite Your presence into this surgery so that Becky’s healing will come directly from You, our Great Physician. Guide the surgeon’s hands and give him Your wisdom and discernment regarding Becky’s condition. May this tumor be removed and never return, and may You receive all the praise and glory due Your Name. We exalt You, Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.


28 posted on 02/09/2009 3:01:54 PM PST by Faith
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To: Swordmaker

Prayers lifted ..


29 posted on 02/09/2009 3:06:34 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Swordmaker; trussell
Prayers up and away...

trussell, prayer warriors needed...

FMCDH(BITS)

30 posted on 02/09/2009 3:13:44 PM PST by nothingnew (I fear for my Republic due to marxist influence in our government. Open eyes/see)
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To: Swordmaker

Prayers for your daughter and you, Swordmaker.


31 posted on 02/09/2009 3:33:41 PM PST by 50mm (My respect for zero has reached zero)
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To: Swordmaker; 4woodenboats; abletruth; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; Alamo-Girl; ...
Prayer ping.

Please post your replies to Swordmaker  


Please know that I am praying for your daughter and the family.  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.
 


32 posted on 02/09/2009 3:35:08 PM PST by trussell (I carry because...When seconds count between life and death, the police are only minutes away)
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To: Swordmaker

Prayers sent for Becky, your family and her medical team.


33 posted on 02/09/2009 3:42:59 PM PST by Irish Eyes
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To: Swordmaker

Saying a prayer for your daughter right now. You brought a smile to my face when you said she’d named the tumor “Fred.”
May the surgeon’s hands excise “Fred” once and for all.

God bless her and your family.


34 posted on 02/09/2009 3:49:14 PM PST by azishot (I just joined the NRA.)
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To: Swordmaker

Prayers up


35 posted on 02/09/2009 3:50:15 PM PST by PapaBear3625 (We used to institutionalize the insane. Now we elect them.)
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To: Faith

AMEN!


36 posted on 02/09/2009 3:58:17 PM PST by gidget7 (Duncan Hunter-Valley Forge Republican!)
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To: Swordmaker

I will be praying for your daughter and family.


37 posted on 02/09/2009 4:21:20 PM PST by Waryone
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To: Swordmaker

Lifting Becky up in prayer. Hopefully we will hear a great report soon!

Polly


38 posted on 02/09/2009 4:39:54 PM PST by pollywog (I will lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord...Ps 121)
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To: Faith

Dear Lord Jesus,
We pray for your healing touch upon this child. We pray to give her strength and courage through this ordeal. We pray comfort upon her family.

In Your Holy Name,
Amen


39 posted on 02/09/2009 5:29:26 PM PST by bray (The District of Corruption fits Obama like a Glove)
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To: Swordmaker

I’m late to the prayer list (I think the procedure should be finishing), but let me add my heartfelt prayers that the Good LORD provides complete success and recovery for your daughter, Becky.


40 posted on 02/09/2009 5:59:59 PM PST by El Cid (Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house...)
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