Posted on 04/26/2005 6:11:03 AM PDT by wallcrawlr
PRAYER REQUEST FOR LAURA:
You know I hate Drama Kings or Queens, but I am asking for your prayers today and for the forseeable future. On Friday afternoon, I learned that I have joined the ever-growing group of American women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. As so many breast cancer patients will tell you, it all came as a total shock. I am blessed to be surrounded by people who love me--my family, a wonderful fiance (if he thinks he's going to get out of marrying me because of this little blib, he's sadly mistaken!), my friends, and my church. I am absolutely blown away by how helpful and kind everyone has been--including total strangers who have experienced the same rollercoaster of emotions. The sisterhood of breast cancer survivors is inspiring. I am truly blessed. On Tuesday I will have an operation and within a few days will know more about the future. I am hopeful for a bright future and a "normal" life (well, scratch the "normal" part). Anyway, people have gone through much worse, and I know I'll obliterate this. I am thanking you in advance for your prayers. You are my family. And remember, I'll be back sooner than you think.
SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE TODAY!:
Laura's breast cancer was picked up during a simple breast examination by her OB/GYN. The tumor was not even visible on a mammogram! You MUST make sure that you, and every woman in your life does a monthly breast self-examination. Learn to do it correctly, slowly, carefully. If you feel ANYTHING that seems strange or unusual, go immediately to your OB/GYN. Make sure that you and/or the women you know go for an annual gynecological appointment for a comprehensive check up. Laura is embarrassed to admit she had not been to her doc in more than three years. Really stupid (her words, not ours). Don't be afraid to ask your friend, girlfriend, sister, mother, or wife if she has done everything to detect breast cancer. We all need someone to remind us, get on us, demand that we take care of ourselves.
The Lord bless you and care for you as I and fellow Freepers pray for a complete recovery and healing.
Prayers for Laura!!
Prayers for Laura.
Wow. Laura has my prayers. Hopefully it was detected early and she will have a speedy recovery.
Laura...you're on my prayer list! You'll beat this! We love you!
Prayers for Laura! Hurry back in good health Laura. We will miss you very much while you are away.
She will be in my prayers.
Laura, we love you. Don't worry. Lots of Freepers praying for you.
Prayers for Laura. She's a fighter...if anyone can beat this, she can.
Love, laughter and more conservatives on the Hill will be a tonic to Laura.
She'll be in our prayers.
A bad day for all of us - at least they caught it VERY VERY early...
I hope her cancer was caught early. It sounds like it was. This disease has a better rate of survival than ever, and Laura should be just fine.
May Laura be completely restored to good health!
Prayers and bump
My sister had breast cancer in her thirties and kicked it.
She's now pushing 60 and totally clear. I'm in my 60's and
have successfully conquered prostate cancer. Today's
diagnostic procedures and technology are amazing. If any of this stuff we all fear is caught early, there is a very high chance of full recovery without relapse. All the best, Laura.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Laura.
My wife had a mastectomy at 30. At 47 she had an acoustic neuroma, benign brain tumor, the size of your fist removed from her brain stem. At 52 she had a lumpectomy on her remaining breast and a heavy regimen of chemo.
She is now 55 and going strong as ever.
Laura will get through it and come out the other side stronger and with a better understanding of herself and God.
God bless her.
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