Posted on 02/28/2005 11:21:27 AM PST by kstewskis
Humbly asking for all of your prayers for a former patient and friend, Michael. He suffered an unexpected stroke about a month ago at age 46. CT scans not only revealed a spot on his liver and kidney, but he has been diagnosed with Polycythemia, an abnormal over- production of his red blood cells.
They are not certain yet if it is the "vera" type, which is fatal. There is a possibility of them scheduling a bone marrow biopsy in the near future to determine if it is. In the meantime, he will be undergoing an ultrasound on March 11th to determine the nature of the "spots" on his liver and kidney. We are hoping it is the reversible type, which will allow him to live out his full life as God originally intended.
Mike is a great guy, and has always demonstrated determination in whatever faced him. He's been dealing with a chronic back pain over the last three years, which cost him his lucrative career. He's raised three boys on his own. He's never complained about it, or once felt sorry for himself. Now this. He really needs our prayers now.
Again, I ask for all of you to pray for Mike's comfort and strength in battling this illness, for his only son Daniel, and God's intercession to hopefully cure this dreaded disease.
I lift your friend, his son, and you up to the God who made you all. Your friendship is no accident; it is Providence that has given you to each other. May you give comfort and strength to Daniel and may Micheal find healing.
God will lead you to help your friend. May God allow you to see His Face at this time. I pray it in Jesus name...
Prayers sent.
I received an email today, before I posted this thread. It said:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
I'd say that was one of those moments. Thanks for sharing, and I'm sorry to hear about your loss. He's in good hands now.
( and thanks for your prayers, they are gratefully appreciated!)
Healing prayers up for Mike.
May God bless and comfort Mike, and his son Daniel, and give them strength.
All powerful, merciful Lord, we pray that Mike will be relieved of his bodily pain, completely healed according to Your plan, for the Glory of Your name. Bless him and his son, Daniel - his family. Amen.
Amen. Amen. Amen.
If it is in your will Almighty God please place your healing hands on Mike and bless him. Please give comfort to Mike, Dan and all members of this family and love ones.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen
Pinging you to this thread, your prayers and intercessions are gratefully requested.
Agreeing in prayer for healing and help.
Joinin in prayer for Mike.
Thank you for the ping.
prayers
Prayers for complete healing and God's comfort to his family.
Prayers on the way!
Prayers up!
Prayers for Mike and his son.
When my son was 2,back in 1964 or so,he had spinal meningitis. It was treated with a cocktail type of medication combination because they had to start treatment before they could identify the specific bacteria. I recall they said that one of the possible side effects of one of the drugs might be a disease called polycythemia. Did Mike ever receive some combo of meds that might have precipitated this?
In any case I will pray a decade of my rosary tonight for Mike. The second decade the visitation will be for him. It kind of captures what friendship is all about and I'll ask Mary to help you two friends through this pretty darn scary episode. I will let Mary work out the details,and I'll just mention I wish that Mike be healed and that his son is supported and comforted and that you K can be a friend and help to them all.
Prayer bump...
Prayers on the way.
prayers up!
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