Posted on 04/21/2006 6:06:22 PM PDT by DoughtyOne
Folks, I just received some bad news and I wanted to share it with those of you who particiapte on the forum.
FReeper SoFarRight, BlackbirdSST's wife of 27 years was diagnosed with advanced cancer earlier today. BlackbirdSST asked that I place this post on the forum and request prayers for SoFarRight and him. He would also appreciate it if you would include prayers for their family. I would suggest their friends could use them as well.
He was headed back to the hospital to be with her and try to come to grips with what is taking place.
He states that with prayer and grit, they will overcome this.
I'm not the person who generally posts things like this on the forum, but my heartfelt prayers will be lofted on their behalf this evening and beyond.
I'm sure our fellow FReepers SoFarRight and BlackbirdSST would appreciate the expression of your kind thoughts on this thread this evening and over the next few days.
Please keep them in your thoughts.
On behalf of BlackbirdSST, I thank you in advance.
Prayers being sent from Alaska. Keep on keepin' on, and keep the faith. chena
Sad news...prayers sent.
For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fibre of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favoured with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you.
Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy.
Amen.
-Sincerely, G.J.P. (Jr.)
Thanks for posting, DoughtyOne. Prayers for SoFarRight, BlackbirdSST, their family and friends, and SFR's health care providers.
Prayers from TX
May God touch her and heal the illness.
Many prayers for all.
May our Lord look down from the Heavens and keep you in His care.
I try to catch all the prayer threads I can, and offer my sincere support. FReeper prayers saw not one - but two! of my children safely into this world.
Heavenly Father, we lift up our dear friend, his wife, and their family as they face this daunting challenge. Guide the Doctors, dearest Lord, and bring healing, strength, and peace, so that these people can serve as a testament to Your mercy and grace. Shower them with Your Divine Love and let everyone keep them close to their hearts.
In Jesus' Name, I pray.
Amen.
Prayers and well wishes to these freepers.
Thanks for the heads up Doughty. Prayers are up and will notify my brother the minister to put them on his prayer list.
Prayers from KY.
On the way.
God be with you all, Prayer bump.
I like that Doughty what you wrote "Prayer and Grit"...may I use it as a tagline?
I will say a special prayer for them tonight. May the lord be with them and carry them through.
They will be in my prayers.
Prayers offered to the Great Physician.
Leni
Prayer to Saint Peregrine
O great St. Peregrine, you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had recourse to you.
For so many years you bore in your own flesh this cancerous disease that destroys the very fibre of our being, and who had recourse to the source of all grace when the power of man could do no more. You were favoured with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the cure of the sick whom we entrust to you.
Aided in this way by your powerful intercession, we shall sing to God, now and for all eternity, a song of gratitude for His great goodness and mercy.
Amen.
Most sad news. Prayers offered up.
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