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!

[aruanan]

I'm praying for you and Donna!

[FrogMom]

God, please support and take the pain from both of our sisters. Hold them and their families in Your loving arms while they pass through this time. We know that they will pass through, whether You take Donna to walk close beside You or leave her for a time. The one path will be harder for those left behind, but with Your help, they will meet again in love for each other and You. Thy will be done. Amen.

[califordubya]

Heavenly Father, I pray for a miracle for Donna...we have been pleading for her healing for many months and would like to see her up and living for You here on earth. But if it is not Your will then we pray ....Thy Will Be Done. Give her peace and comfort, In Jesus Name, Amen.

[GretchenEE]

frankly, when I saw my sister so far “out of it” and so very happy - I wondered what her spirit was saying in prayer.

There, I think, dear Sandy, you have the crux of it all. Donna has been very much on my mind the past week. I am so glad for the update. God is watching over all of you with great, tender care. I feel such love for you, though unseen by me, that I cannot imagine the love you feel for Donna. And how much more, God's love for her!

I will keep praying. God's peace rest on you all.

[GretchenEE]

Thanks very much for the flag, amom.

[MissAmericanPie]

Donna is in my prayers, and so are you.

[Angelwood]

Prayers on the way for you, Donna and your whole family.

[Carolinamom]

Loving thoughts and sincere prayers for your sister, you, and your family. God loves you all. We at FR do too.

[deadhead]

My Thoughts and Prayers are with Donna, with you and with all of Donna's family. I am so sorry to hear this news. Hang in there Alamo-Girl
Colleen

[maestro]

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

[NCEaglette]

Praise God, A-G. I would be honored to pray for Donna and the restoration of her health. May God ease her pain and may she regain her strength daily. You're right, we need her with us now to fight the good fight. Take care of yourself as well! Hugs

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

Prayer BUMP for God's Will whatever it may be.

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

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Thanks for the ping.

[c. l. coffman]

I lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help.... Offering up prayers for you, AG. God bless you and yours.

[billbears]

Prayers on the way and added to the Prayer Thread. God bless you and your family right now, Alamo-Girl. And may he give you all the strength, peace, and comfort that only comes from him. My prayers are with you.

[mommadooo3]

For times such as this, time to go 'militant' with the petitions! The Lord will hear from this corner a whole lot louder! Lord Christ Jesus, step in now!

[Alamo-Girl]

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

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so very much for your prayers, blessings and encouragements! Praise God!!!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so very much my dear, dear friend! Praise God!!!