Posted on 04/30/2009 9:38:46 AM PDT by Petruchio
Time to call out the Big Guns.
Some of you have heard thru FReepmail that a week and a half ago a mass was found during a routine chest X-Ray. 2 days later they did a CT Scan. Yesterday I had a Biopsy done. I just got off the phone with my Doctor.
I have cancer.
Specifically, Adenocarcinoma. More tests need to be done to determine the stage and if it is just the one tumor or if it has spread.
Please include me in your Prayers that this can be treated.The most powerful weapon I can employ in this fight is Prayer.
Thank you for informing us. The very first prayer warrior ping I received when I started posting here was for Petruchio.
Rest in peace dear Al.
Prayers for the family. I am sure they are in mourning but comforted knowing he is at peace.
Yes, a true warrior. An example for all of us to follow when faced with circumstances out of our control.
Again thanks. Prayers up for family.
Prayers for his Soul sent, God Bless.
Rest peacefully FRiend. Prayers for his family and friends.
Sad news, Prayer Warriors....Petruchio has passed away after his long fight with cancer.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241346/posts?page=1262#1262
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.
Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.
Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.
I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Pinging trussell’s prayer warriors to post #1261 for the sad news that Petruchio has passed away. God rest his soul.......
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Praying for his family and all who loved him.
Father, please welcome Petruchio home with open arms. Please hold and comfort his family. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
RIP Petruchio.
Praying for his loved ones.
My prayers for Petruchio. God, welcome him unto thy all enveloping presence. Amen.
RIP Petruchio. You will be missed.
Always sad to see one of the good guys go. Sad for us, that is. Infinite joy awaits him.
Amen! What a warrior the King of kings has for His return!
Such strength of mind and spirit! He is with our Savior now and his soul is healthy and whole. I pray for his family during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to Petruchio's family and all who loved him.
"Farewell to Thee! But not farewell
To all my fondest thoughts of Thee;
Within my heart they still shall dwell
And they shall cheer and comfort me.
Life seems more sweet that Thou didst live
And men more true Thou wert one;
Nothing is lost that Thou didst give,
Nothing destroyed that Thou hast done."
Anne Bronte
Please thank his family for this sad update. Our prayers are with Al on his journey.
RIP.
BTTT
So long old friend. What a run we had. Sad times and good times you held firm and did wonders. I’ll always remember the smile in your voice. Via con dios.
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