[Budge]

Here is what Art wrote:

"Hi,

This is Art at the key board. I am sending this out to many of Mary Ann's friends as well as family. Mary Ann has been having some trouble over the last couple of weeks with a resurgence of Diverticulitus and bowel blockages. I arrived home from work yesterday around 5:00 and we ended up in the Emergency room at 8:00. She was admitted after making her comfortable around mid-night. At this point we hope that through IV anti-biotics and pain control everything settles down and she can avoid any surgery. She will be under going numerous unpleasant tests over this weekend and will need lots of rest in between. For those of you that have had the hospital experience, you know that getting rest in a hospital room is next to impossible. Hopefully the pain killers will help her in this. I will up-date you as often as possible. Any prayers you might send her way will be greatly appreciated "Art / Dad"

[Budge]

Mary Ann needs our prayers!

[wimpycat]

I have a co-worker in his early 50's who suffers from diverticulitis and it's a bear of a condition. A royal pain (no pun intended).

I hope Mrs. Vets gets to feeling better real soon!

[Larry Lucido]

Prayes on the way for Mary Ann and her family.

[etabeta]

continous prayers are said for this precious lady and her family. She is surrounded by the love and light of all who pray for her. Blessings.

[sweetliberty]

Thanks for the ping Budge. Prayers offered for MaryAnn.

[knighthawk]

Well, more prayers on the way then!

[Budge]

I failed to add the origional prayer request thread.

Here.

[Mr_Magoo]

Thanks for the ping Budge.

Prayers on the way.

[dennisw]

May G_d answer their prayers.

[harpseal]

prayers for Maryann

[happygrl]

Dear Lord care for this couple. Bring your hand of healing to them and your spirit of love to keep them from fear. Amen.

[xp38]

Prayers sent

[toddst]

Thanks for posting Art's message. These are wonderful people and our prayers go up for them both.

[BARLF]

Very painful indeed. Prayers for Mary Ann.

[NormsRevenge]

Our prayers go out for Mary Ann and family. We have a close friend who has been battling this for years, it is a miserable condition to endure. All the best and prayers for relief of the pain.

[RAT Patrol]

Prayers on their way from Kansas.

[okimhere]

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date, Budge. Sorry to hear that Mary Ann is back in the hospital but the strength of our combined prayers will lift all concerned, we know.

[rintense]

Prayers are being sent for Mary Ann!

[Mustang]

To Art and Mary Ann via Budge:

My wife had the same situation 2 years ago. She spent 9 days in the hospital and underwent numerous tests. Most likely, Mary Ann will require further tests from a Gastro Internist, a possible Endoscopy, with followup screening. Also, as you probably know, Diverticulitus can be reduced with dramatic change in diet once inflamation is minimized.

Keep the Faith...All will be well!

Mustang sends w/ prayers and support.

[KineticKitty]

I hope she pulls threw this quickly, and can avoid surgery. Our thoughts are with you.