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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Suzyhomemaker  |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16446 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16446 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 9:15:56 PM
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The capacity to give one's attention to a sufferer is a very rare and difficult thing; it is almost a miracle; it is a miracle.
-Simone Weil
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 07:50:16 AM
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Hello, ladies. I have not been on the computer too much. The kids hogged it over the holidays which was fine with me. I've been very tired from treatment as to be expected, but this week I am starting to feel better.
Thank you, Carol Sue, for keeping everyone up tp date. I have been meaning to go on here, but I was waiting for news from the follow-up before posting. The good news is the tumor is shrunk to almost half its size. I am praying it will just disappear over the next two months, but I need prayers for this. It's not a "likely" option. If it is gone, then I don't even have to consider a difficult surgery with possible serious life long complications and the risk of new cancer developing from the stress of surgery and recovery from it.
Cancer totally SUCKS. You have to really work to not let it take over your life, your thoughts, sucking away your energy and time with family. I am keeping busy with some sewing projects and books (for escaping). And I am going away to see my folks in Florida the end of Jan for three weeks with hubby and kids joining me for two of those weeks. My in laws are coming with me so I wil lahve company the whole time. I am looking forward to walks along the beach and warm sunny days.
Thank you for all the prayers and please keep them up. Some times I can't even pray, just sor t of dead, and some times I just scream at God for the unfairness of it all. I am still waiting for that miracle of healing, keep getting hopes up and then dashed or at least dented.
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 07:59:50 AM
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Clare, it is so very good to hear from you!
So many of us here have been following your progress, and praying mightily for your cancer to give up and go away. I hope you will have a wonderful break in Florida with your family; let the sum warm your face and know that we are all sending our positive energy your way, and our prayers will continue for your miracle.
Hugs,
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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bybiddie
True Blue Farmgirl
267 Posts
susan
upstate
ny
USA
267 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 08:25:59 AM
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Clare, I am adding my prayers to everyone else's. I think of you often - every time I wear my beautiful apron from our swap. Enjoy the sun and sand.
xxx susan
Lovin' my life as Proud Farmgirl Sister #45!
http://BizzyHands.etsy.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 5:14:01 PM
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Keeping you in my heart and prayers Clare. XO
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
Sisters on the Fly #595
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 9:53:14 PM
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Clare, love ya girl and you know you got our prayers.
CS
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
1306 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 08:29:46 AM
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Clare, Remember you are in my thoughts and prayers. All the best to you. Judy
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 5:11:14 PM
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Clare, I think of you so often and pray that you will be well soon. You are a strong and courageous woman, I know that you will do everything the Dr. says and take good care of yourself. Try not to think too far ahead, just keep your focus on the here and now. It can makes everything seem way too overwhelming if we keep trying to look ahead. Just love yourself and your family and enjoy each and every second of everyday. This will end and become a thing of the past. Then you will have everything as you want it again.
Love,hugs and prayers
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 09:46:11 AM
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| Dear Clare, just adding my love and support to the wonderful gals who have already posted here; I say a special prayer for you nightly and think of you often. Enjoy every moment of your warm weather getaway. Love, Nance |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 05:30:49 AM
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I've not been on the list lately, but I too pray quite often for your healing Clare. I'm glad to see you'll be able to spend some time away. I hope you enjoy the warmth of Florida and your family! Love & (((Hugs))) Kathy T.
http://ktknits.blogspot.com |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 11:30:29 AM
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Clare, it's so good to hear from you. You're on my heart and in my prayers. I hope Florida will be totally relaxing and that you'll be able to set aside all that you're going through. Yeah for books that bring escape! If they're funny, all the better.
Love,
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2008 : 11:27:57 AM
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Ladies, I just want to thank you for the prayers. I am feeling better with time and just knowing that there are prayers when I am not doing my own.
The fatigue is liveable now. I am even getting out some each week with spending following day(s) recovering and resting. It's been a joy to sew and quilt as well. I don't know what others do without a hobby to keep the mind and hands occupied.
I am off to sunny Florida on Thursday with my in laws to stay by my folks. I will have both sets of parents to cheer me and enjoy their company. Hubby and the kids follow the next week, and we will have two whole weeks without school or after school activities. Yes, we have to bring along schoolwork, but it goes faster when you work by the pool LOL
I wish you all a lovely midwinter time. Please keep warm and spend some leisurely hours with your loved ones.
Thank you again. You all keep me smiling and encouraged. I just KNOW it will all work out fine now.
Country girl in NE PA |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2907 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2907 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2008 : 12:35:56 PM
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Clare
Enjoy & bask in the glow of your family & the FL sun.
God Bless |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Suzyhomemaker |
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