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| alissa |
Posted - Feb 27 2013 : 6:01:33 PM
Hi all sorry such a long time in between post. Just alot going on, my sister is cancer free as of september.i want to thank everyone for your prayers. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. She goes every 3 months for check ups then it will be every 6 months then once ayear.
Farm girl hugs alissa
everyone thanks for the prayers. just wanted to let everyone know that my sister's cancer has decressed by 12%, it is good news but yet not what she expected. she wanted it to be gone. but we thank God for what He has done so far. She is doing another type of treatment this time, it is only 1 day every 3 weeks for a total of 4 treatments. the doctors told her that this treatment will stay in her body for 7 years after treatments. It is also very hard on her liver and kidneys, she also has heart problems which she will be watched real close with this treatment. I will update when there is more to tell you all. Your prayers are appriecatd. thanks alissa
just heard and they are letting my sister start her chemo on the 13th of May. I am leaving the 17th to go stay with her again, for a few days or a week just depends on how she is doing. This will be her last treatment, if the cancer is still there but not growing they are going to take it out. All your prayers are so appreiciated, you will never know just how much it means. This is a journey I wish no one had to take. If I could hug you all I would. thanks for being such a great group of ladies... Blessings and farm girl hugs coming your way... alissa
sorry I have not updated since I seen her last week. I got home and messedd up my hand, tore some leigiments in my wrist, sprang the wrist joints. so they put me in a fiberglass splint and it is hard to do anything. but for the update on my sister. they had found 2 spots on her thyroid went in an they took a biopsy. she got the results on monday, thank God it came back negative for cancer... she is doing good, had a few bad days this week but is doing better now. she is trying to get them to let her take her last treatment after mothers day. they also told her that if everything stays the same they will remove the spot on her lung after the this last treament. will update after the last treatment... thanks for all the prayers. have a good weekend farm girl hugs and blessing alissa
My sister went for her scans and it was not real good. The cancer in her lung did not get bigger or smaller just stayed the same. I am going to go stay with her agian for a week. she has 2 more rounds of chemo one this week and then one in 20 days. so she has asked that we come down and take care of her after chemo as it is hard for her to get around. I would like to ask that you would also pray for her husband as he is having a hard time and is taking it out on her. smoking around her which he was not doing this before. I know that as a caretaker it is hard, took care of my FIL for almost 6 years. So I know that there are times when you just want to walk away from everything. so please pray for him. I thank you all for the prayers and kind words. this is very hard for me, I would like for you to pray for me as I help take care of her this week coming. She will be down for about 2 - 3 days. It is hard to see a loved suffer so please say a little pray for us. I will update again when I return to let you know how she is doing.
God Bless you all
Farm Girl Hugs coming your way
alissa
Hi everyone I am back from staying with my sister. she will go on the 15th of april to do her scans to see if the chemo is working. if it is then round 3 of chemo will start, if not then she is done with treatments. when I left she was cutting her hair short because it was coming out by the handfulls. it was very upsetting for her so I told her to cut it short so it does not look like so much is falling out. please pray that she will have good reports when she goes to MD Anderson on the 15th for her scans. thank you for your prayers and kind words. Bless you all
farm girl hugs alissa
Hi everyone I am sitting here with my sister this is her lastday of chemo. Please say a prayer for her. She is having a bad day, she was fixing her hair when a handful ckme out and she started to cry. Broke my heart to see her cry, her hubby is going to have a wig made for her and my sister sil is going to donate her hair for the wig. I am so glad she has great inlaws. Prayer for her that she will not hurt this weekend like she did withher last treatment. I will post more when i get home my kindle is dying & i forgot my charger. Farm girl hugs alissa. Thanks to everyone for your prayers.
Hi I usually do not go plubic with family matters, but my baby sister is in need of a MIRCLE from GOD. She has metastatic melanoma in her lung. she is only 43 I know GOD can heal her please just say a prayer for her and our family as we take this jounrey. thank you |
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Nov 26 2013 : 9:46:12 PM
Alissa,
So glad to hear your happy update. God is good all the time.
My sister lost her battle with cancer on the 12th of this month. But God is still good and he didn't let her suffer with a lot of pain. In fact, her husband said for a couple days before she passed she wasn't taking anything for pain. I will miss her but I would not wish for her to still be dealing with all of that. She is in a far better place and with my Mom now.
I am continuing to pray for my brother in law and nephew and will keep praying for your sister that she will stay cancer free. 
hugs,
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
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| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Nov 26 2013 : 4:36:39 PM
Thanks for the update, I'm so glad to hear that all is clear! So now the praying is in thanks and hope that all remains well.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
| laurentany |
Posted - Jun 28 2013 : 7:55:41 PM
Still keeping you and your sister and family in prayer Alissa. Thank you for all of the updates.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.
~Robert Louis Stevenson |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jun 25 2013 : 06:53:49 AM
Alissa,
Thanks for updating us on your sister's condition. Glad to hear it changed by 12%! Praying all goes well for her with this new treatment.
They took my sis off chemo for a month but she had a blood transfusion and gained some weight so they are letting her start up again.
Praying God's best for your sister!
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - May 11 2013 : 08:29:15 AM
Alissa, praying for your sister and you and everyone close to you both!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| crafter |
Posted - May 11 2013 : 08:13:16 AM
Sending love and prayers to your family- we are fighting for wellness right along side of you!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| Bear5 |
Posted - May 09 2013 : 8:35:25 PM
Lots of hugs to you and your sister. I will be praying for both of you. Keep us updated when you can.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| laurentany |
Posted - May 09 2013 : 6:06:39 PM
Alissa,
Thank you for the update. I am glad that you can go to be with your sister and help her. I am still praying for your family.
God Bless,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.
~Robert Louis Stevenson |
| laurentany |
Posted - Apr 19 2013 : 8:16:54 PM
Denise and Alissa, I am praying for both of you and your sisters and your families.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
View my New Blog:
http://simplesuburbanpleasures.blogspot.com
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.
~Robert Louis Stevenson |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 9:12:59 PM
I am praying too Alissa!
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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| laurzgot |
Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 8:34:22 PM
Alissa,God listens and HE is with d your sister is st
Alissa, Still praying for your sister. Just keep us posted. Great big farmgirl hugs.
Laurie
"Smile and be yourself everyday"
Country girl at heart
Laurie
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 4:28:54 PM
Alissa,
Your sister's name is Denise?
My sister, Dawn, looked really good in the scarves but it was so disturbing to her when the hair started to come out. She hadn't lost much when she decided that she would get the wig. And no one knew it wasn't her own hair. She was so fortunate to find one in similar color and the cut was a bit different but everyone thinks she just got her hair done.
Continuing to pray for you both. I know how hard it is for us to be strong for them and I pray God will give you the strength you need to do what needs to be done too.
hugs,
Denise
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| crafter |
Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 10:34:09 AM
keeping your precious family in my prayers...I pray that our Lord will give you all the strength to pull together to take care of your sister/wife and help you to make the best decisions for her well being... sending you all kinds of love!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| Madelena |
Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 08:39:10 AM
Alissa.. prayers for your Sister. God is gracious and He has a plan for all of us. Just keep leaning on Him, and He will see your family through.
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| alissa |
Posted - Apr 18 2013 : 08:26:28 AM
Hi Denise, funny thing is that is my sisters name. she lost most of her hair this last ttreatment. She will not wear a wig says they give her the creeps. but she does wear a hat an looks really good in them. I told her it would grow back. she has had long hair for the last 20 years so it was really hard for her. thank you for the prayers.
God Bless you and your sister.
Prayer coming back to you.
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Originally posted by levisgrammy
Alyssa,
When I first read this I could swear you writing about me and my sister. I can't believe you are going through the same thing at the same time. I will keep you and your sister in prayer. After my sister had her first chemo treatment I went to be with her for a month so I could be there before and after the second treatment. She has it in her lung and liver. It was very hard the first few days after chemo. She started losing her hair after the second treatment so we went right away and were able to find her a wig. The girl at the shop cut her hair short and her husband ended up shaving it for her. She started her chemo in January. She waited until after her third treatment for the scans which she just had done yesterday. She had surgery a year ago on one lung and they removed the tumor and half her lung. Now she is doing chemo because of the liver. Anyway, the one in her lung has shrunk but the one in the liver has grown. We are not giving up. We know God is in control. She is a candidate for a research place in Manhattan. We live close enough that she can stay here and go up there for a consultation. Then go from there. She just contacted them and said if she doesn't hear back before the end of the month she will have the 4th chemo treatment. It is very difficult to see them going through this. We are not close in age but this has given us opportunity to spend time together that we were not able to do before. I just wanted you to know that I know exactly what you are going through and I will keep you both in my prayers. Wasn't sure if I should email you privately or put this out there.
hugs,
Denise
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Apr 17 2013 : 3:49:08 PM
Alyssa,
When I first read this I could swear you writing about me and my sister. I can't believe you are going through the same thing at the same time. I will keep you and your sister in prayer. After my sister had her first chemo treatment I went to be with her for a month so I could be there before and after the second treatment. She has it in her lung and liver. It was very hard the first few days after chemo. She started losing her hair after the second treatment so we went right away and were able to find her a wig. The girl at the shop cut her hair short and her husband ended up shaving it for her. She started her chemo in January. She waited until after her third treatment for the scans which she just had done yesterday. She had surgery a year ago on one lung and they removed the tumor and half her lung. Now she is doing chemo because of the liver. Anyway, the one in her lung has shrunk but the one in the liver has grown. We are not giving up. We know God is in control. She is a candidate for a research place in Manhattan. We live close enough that she can stay here and go up there for a consultation. Then go from there. She just contacted them and said if she doesn't hear back before the end of the month she will have the 4th chemo treatment. It is very difficult to see them going through this. We are not close in age but this has given us opportunity to spend time together that we were not able to do before. I just wanted you to know that I know exactly what you are going through and I will keep you both in my prayers. Wasn't sure if I should email you privately or put this out there.
hugs,
Denise
farm girl sister#43
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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| Luzy |
Posted - Apr 02 2013 : 12:42:52 PM
Bless your hearts! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I'll look for your posts as you update us. Big hugs, Lu
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May I always be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.
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| sonshine4u |
Posted - Apr 02 2013 : 09:00:46 AM
Alissa,
Just prayed for you and your sister. Know that you are being wrapped in farmgirl love and especially love from above! God has you and your sister in His hands. Keep the faith and press on!
Hugs,
April
Playing in the Sonshine
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 01 2013 : 7:24:22 PM
Alissa: I also sat with one of my sisters as she went through chemo. My heart breaks for both of you. But, know that my prayers are on going for your sister. Be strong for her, and be strong for yourself. Again, please, keep us posted. I will put your sister on a prayer chain that local women are doing. I know, as well as you do, the Man upstairs will be listening.
Lots of hugs to you.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| classygram |
Posted - Apr 01 2013 : 3:58:15 PM
Alissa I'm sending prayers for your sister and family. Pray she will get good news. Hugs Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
| alissa |
Posted - Apr 01 2013 : 08:14:22 AM
I will put the updates on page 1. I want you all to know that I had a great visit with my sister this week. I was able to take her to chemo by myself for 2 days, and we had a very nice visit the first day, but I wore her out by talkng to her so the second day I let her sleep during her chemo treatment. It was hard the first day as she talked about her cancer a little an my heart broke. but I know a man who can. So please keep us all in your prayers. If she has to go back for the 3rd round of chemo I told her I would come back down an stay with her to take her she said okay. anyway just look on the first page at the top for any more updates. thanks again for all your prayers and kind words. Bless you all farm girl hugs alissa |
| crafter |
Posted - Mar 26 2013 : 11:42:00 AM
Alissa- Keeping your family in my prayers- treasure the moments you share with your family...lots of hugs, laughs and tears- Debbie is right- we are here for you!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| buzzn bee |
Posted - Mar 24 2013 : 09:41:13 AM
Alissa,
Stay strong and keep your faith. It is okay for your sister and family to weep. That will help to release some stress. Also, remember the Lord wept.
Along with my thoughts and prayers, I am sending you a never ending supply of hugs from all of your farm sisters.
Bless you and your family. Know that your Farm Sisters are here for you.
Debbie H.
Buzzn Bee
Farm Sister #1185 |
| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 24 2013 : 05:26:02 AM
Alissa, My prayers are with you and your sister and family. My heartfelt prayers are with you and your sister. Stay in God's care always.
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Mar 24 2013 : 02:58:27 AM
Alissa, Thinking of you and your sister this coming week. Praying for an easy time for her following the chemo and good results. Take care of yourself, too.
Marianne |
