An update and a request for continued prayers from and for a fellow FReeper

Zacs Mom

[Zacs Mom]

Dear FRiends ~ First of all I want to thank all of you for your prayers and support! It means the world to both my husband and my self. Next, I want apologize for not posting this update sooner, but yesterday was a very long day and as pooped as I have been, frankly, getting online was not high on my priorities last night and this morning. After a lot of rest and TLC from husband, I'm feeling stronger this afternoon, though, so here is the latest that we know ...

My consolation with the doctors yesterday proved to be more puzzling than I anticipated. Once again the doctors are saying they are not sure what we are dealing with. The PET-scan came back showing "positive" in all of the mass areas ~ including the areas areas that had been biopsies and came back as negative. This is not what the doctors expected. Obviously something is going on and they are very concerned, but what we are dealing with exactly is still a mystery.

They all had a real strong sense of urgency and want to go in and remove all of the masses from my lungs, which probably removing the lower lobe of the right lung completely. They want to do this ASAP but are concerned that since my blood level is still so low that I may actually still be bleeding internally in an area that wasn't seen with the initial surgery last month. So they they did another blood work-up and are doing a consultation with the the surgeon who performed that procedure and will decide, with him, what if anything needs to be done about that before we do the mass removal surgery. But we went ahead and did all the pre-op lab work at the hospital yesterday before I left.

So there you have it. I am kind of expecting a call either this evening or tomorrow setting up the surgery. I definitely got the feeling the "sooner the better" was the time frame they were working within, so I'm guessing I'll be back in the hospital fairly quickly. At least this time I won't have to be taken there in an ambulance! lol

As I was leaving the hospital I saw a bright shiny penny laying just outside the door and my heart immediately felt lighter!! I have some really special thoughts on "found pennies" which I'd love to share with y'all:

[potlatch]

What a lovely post ZM! I enjoyed this so much because I always stop to pick up a penny, believing in the notion that they are 'signs from above'.

I hope you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I haven't wanted to 'bother' you with Freepmail so post my feelings here.

What a wonder you are to post beaustiful messages to us during your illness!

[Txsleuth]

Thanks so much for the update....I have been thinking about you a lot, especially yesterday.

I am continuing to pray hard for you...and will send good vibes...God be with the doctors, you and your family, ZM...

Let us know if you need anything...and please keep us updated, tell us when you will have surgery again.

later
sleuth

[carlr]

That is a wonderful testimony toward your faith.
Not just the words themselves but the fact that you are trusting God now and keeping Him first in your life.

Perhaps the Lord is using this time for that purpose and I pray He will restore you to health when that work is done.

[hiredhand]

We're lifting you up before the Lord! Maybe it will please Him to solve this entire problem for you and everybody will be amazed. :-) Keep us posted and we'll keep you in our prayers!

[Kaylee Frye]

Thanks for the update, you will continue to be in prayers. May God heal you quickly and completely.

[Coop]

Thanks for the update, and I'll keep sending cyberhugs and prayers your way.

[TXBSAFH]

Prayers from TX

[TXBubba]

Prayers for you still going up.

[nanetteclaret]

Dear ZM:

You are an awesome example in courage!! Here are some more evening and nighttime prayers from "The Book of Common Prayer" (Anglican) and "The Book of Divine Worship" (Roman Catholic). The language is so beautiful and expresses our thoughts so eloquently. I hope these will be useful to you:

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works doth proceed: Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of all enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thine only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

O God, who art the life of all who live, the light of the faithful, the strength of those who labor, and the repose of the dead: We thank thee for the timely blessings of the day, and humbly beseech thy merciful protection all the night. Bring us, we pray thee, in safety to the morning hours; through him who died for us and rose again, thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and awaken hope, that we may know thee as thou art revealed in Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of thy love. Amen.

Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Look down, O Lord, from your heavenly throne, and illumine this night with your celestial brightness; that by night as by day your people may glorify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day, who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never forget that our common life depends upon each other’s toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

[GreenHornet]

Continued prayers are offered for you this evening.

[WV Mountain Mama]

Prayers for your (and your husband's) strength, courage and comfort and prayers for wisdom for your doctors.

What a nice story about the pennies. In God we trust, indeed!! What an awesome God we have!

[retrokitten]

I am so sorry you are going through this. Prayers said for you and your family. I just have to say though, your beautiful soul just emanates from your posts. Here you are facing very scary times and you post things on each thread to inspire US! You are a blessing.

[Brandie]

What a precious person you are not just to those of us on here but to all that come in contact with you. Thank you for the update on how things are going.
Prayers and supporting surrounding you day and night Zacs Mom.

[JRios1968]

Keep it up! God will definitely be on your corner in this fight!

[Mia T]

Dear Zacs Mom,

Thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful, uplifting and brilliantly insightful philosophy. You are so special. :)

[LucyJo]

What a beautiful post. You are sumpthin' else, ZM - posting uplifting, inspiring things for us to read and pinging us to prayer for others in need.

Have had you in thought and prayer - thinking about your remarkable attitude and came across this that reminded me of you -

Angels Unawares

God bless and keep you and your family in His providential care. We are keeping you in our prayers.

[jennyjenny]

Thanks for the update, ZM. Continued prayers for strength and comfort (and quick, accurate answers) for you and your family.

Ya know, a couple of years ago I was having some medical procedures done that had me pretty scared. The morning of one of my procedures, I woke up to a rabbit's foot at the side of my bed that one of my cats brought me.Yep...just the foot. After letting out a blood curdling scream, I decided it was his way of bringing me luck. Okay, so it's not quite the same as a shiny penny story, but I did get the all clear, lol.

[ntnychik]

There you go again, giving us so much when we came here to give something to you! I just found a shiny penny yesterday. Usually I leave them for a child to find, but I picked that one up. It made me smile. Now I know to look for the inscription "In God We Trust". I won't miss it again.

I'm glad for the update; I've been thinking of you all weekend. You've already won the first battle with this illness. You're not letting it get you down. Keep that positive attitude and faith in God as you face this challenge. We're here for you with our prayers, love and good wishes.

[Ryan Spock]

Thank you for the update. Prayers have been going up, and will continue to go up for you.

[devolve]