Prayer Request and Update on my sister Donna (by Alamo-Girl)

Alamo-Girl | 9/18/01 | Alamo-Girl

[Alamo-Girl]

This is an update on my beloved sister’s condition and another request for prayer. I appreciate more than words can say all of your prayers for her and the family since this whole thing began last May. We have already experienced the abundant answers to your prayers in her having two full months of happiness and health this summer!

Donna has been back in the hospital because – after the last chemo treatment, while she was midway in her Leukine shots - the cancer spread aggressively into the bone. They have been doing radiation and chemotherapy and she has been “out of it” under morphine. She hates the morphine because it makes her incoherent, but she grins and giggles and mutters sometimes quite coherently about good times in the past.

My niece just spoke with the doctors. Donna’s lungs have refilled with fluid and they said that would happen again even if they drain it again, though the level would not increase. So they can’t see putting her through any more of those painful treatments. The draining of fluid from her heart did seem to help her though.

Likewise, the doctors have stopped chemotherapy because there is no point in making her miserable. They will however continue the radiation to help control the pain of the bone cancer. She will be moved into a rehab area so she can go home as soon as possible. They will bring in hospice at that time.

They’ve moved the prognosis from 6 months to 1-2 months.

I know that God can do a miracle for us and restore my sister to complete health. It is no big deal for Him. But frankly, when I saw my sister so far “out of it” and so very happy - I wondered what her spirit was saying in prayer. I am confident that God would not refuse someone who wants to come home – but at the same time I pray earnestly that He will delay her homegoing because we need her here and now – along with His people everywhere to stand against this darkness that has become evident to all in the events of last week.

Philippians 1:20-26

According to my earnest expectation and [my] hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but [that] with all boldness, as always, [so] now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether [it be] by life, or by death. For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain. But if I live in the flesh, this [is] the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh [is] more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

I am asking all of you to pray for life and health for my sister and for all people who believe in God and whose lives are full of the gifts of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self control) … not that God needs us in this battle against evil, but so that we can take a stand for the good and in all things – count it all joy and Praise God!!!

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Thank you in advance for all your prayers!

[LoneGOPinCT]

Sorry to hear of Donna's downturn. Our thoughts and prayers are still with Donna, you, and your families.

Best FRegards,
Lone, Mrs. Lone, & family

[LeeMcCoy]

Heavenly Father, I stand with Ff-150 and silverwoman in their request for Donna's complete healing. Uphold and uplift this family, Dear Lord, provide for every need. Bless them with Your divine presence in their lives, and give each person the certainty and assurance that You are in charge. Thank You Father! In Jesus' name...Amen!

[Ff--150]

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[Ff--150]

Amen and AMEN!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for remembering my sister in your prayers! Praise God!!!

[Alamo-Girl]

Yes indeed I am very blessed to have my sister in body and in Christ! Amen! and Praise God!!!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers! Praise God!!!

[tiki]

God bless you and keep you strong, I'll be praying.

[maestro]

Let The Redeemed of The Lord Say So, Amen!
Amen,............More Grace and Mercy,...........In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!

[Alamo-Girl]

I am standing in agreement with y'all in prayer! Amen! and Praise God!!!

Tomorrow we are going up to see my sister. She is having another downturn and I may stay much longer than a day.

If my sister were coherent and could tell me otherwise, that she wants to graduate from this world - I would pray for a quick and painless promotion. In the alternative, though ... I will address the cancer in person and tell it to leave in the name of Christ and by agreement with y'all and other Christians so inclined to stand.

Praise God!!!

[Pegita]

Standing with you, Alamo-Girl, in the name of Jesus.

[LeeMcCoy]

Heavenly Father, thank You for the special bond Alamo-Girl and her sister Donna share. Thank You for the love and mercies You shower on these two women. Father, we have asked for Donna's healing, and we are confident You are sending it! Whatever form this healing takes, please support this family with everything they need. Give Donna complete relief from pain, and a clear mind. Let her and her sister be able to communicate all the love they feel for each other without any hindrance. Thank You Heavenly Father! In Jesus' name...Amen!

[EverOnward]

Dear Alamo-Girl. I'm praying for you, your sister and your family. I've dealt with cancer in my family and it is so hard to see loved ones suffer. When special people are such an influence for good on this earth, it is hard to understand why they shouldn't be allowed the health and strength to continue the good fight. I know God is with you now and that you will come to understand. I pray that you'll feel His love for you, for your sister and family. I believe in angels. I believe that those who fight evil in this life can continue to help us from beyond this life. My mother fought the good fight before dieing of colon cancer. I know my mother/angel. I know she's still fighting the good fight. We are not alone. May you be blessed with the righteous desires of your heart, for you have done so much good.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so very much! Praise God!!!

[Alamo-Girl]

I am agreeing with you in prayer! Amen! and Praise God!!!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so very much for sharing your personal testimony about your mother! Praise God!!! for you, your mother and my beloved sister!

[maestro]

Amen and Amen,...........More Grace and Mercy,..........In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for your continuing prayers! Amen! and Praise God!!!

[LeeMcCoy]

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Thank You Father, Thank You Jesus for overcoming the world and all its pain and misery. In You we have all hope. In You we find true peace and comfort!

Father, thank You for surrounding Donna with Your angels. Thank You for the comfort, healing and peace that You have sent to this family. Thank You especially for the healing being sent to Donna.

Father, send joy and certainty to Alamo-Girl. Fill her heart and mind with the knowledge that You are in control and that You love and treasure both her and Donna. Father, we have petitioned You for Donna's earthly healing and trust that You will send to her nothing but the finest blessings. Thank You for all You have done, are doing and will do for these beloved sisters! In Jesus' wonderful name...Amen!

[maestro]

Amen,............More Grace and Mercy,............In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!