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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Prayers for my Grandma & Card Shower  |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 31 2010 : 3:23:36 PM
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Some of you may remember my Grandma from this board. Several years ago she was going through a lot and low on funds. I "auctioned" off some old quilts and quilt pieces on here to raise some money for her and you all stepped up to the plate and bid the pieces up!! Thank you!
Now my Grandma is 83 years old. This past week she found out that she has lung cancer which has spread to her brain. We are still waiting for the biopsy (on Thursday...prayers please!) to tell us what cancer she is dealing with and then it will be up to her doctors and her on what/if any treatment she should have. From research that the family has done it does not sound like a good prognoisis...about a year or so. She hasn't heard that yet and that's good...she can come to terms with it at her own speed.
She is a strong woman and I hope her faith will be able to carry her through the difficult times ahead. My Grandpa died 23 years ago so she has been alone since then, though she does have ten children and handfuls of grandchildren. I am asking for prayers for her peace and comfort during this difficult time and maybe a miracle that it turns out to be a less agressive cancer than what we are thinking it is.
Either way, she is the type of woman who loves mail but gets very little of it. She loves it so much, in fact, that she opens every piece of junk mail that she receives and reads that from front to back too! Would any of you farmgirls be kind enough to mail her a little card or little something to cheer her up?! A little surprise in the mail can sometimes make the whole day brighter! If you are interested just send me a message and I'll e-mail her address to you! Thank you so much!
-Elizabeth
www.trenchesofmommyhood.blogspot.com |
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jill skane
True Blue Farmgirl
853 Posts
jill lillian
stacyville
maine
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2010 : 3:35:38 PM
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Elizabeth, sent u an e-mail will be glad to send her a card and prayers and thoughts go out to her.
Jill Lillian |
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cgonyer
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Cindy
Petersburg
MI
USA
220 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2010 : 3:50:19 PM
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Elizabeth - sent you an email - I would be happy to send her a card.
~Cindy
Farmgirl #1273 |
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geraniumlady
Farmgirl at Heart
8 Posts
Donna
Mt. Home
Texas
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Posted - Aug 31 2010 : 4:40:12 PM
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Elizabeth,
Glad to send your grandmother a card. I wish 49 years ago I would have had the presence of mind and spirit to do this for my grandmother.
Your actions show a loving heart.
Geranium Lady
Self talk...Keep your eyes on your own paper. |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2010 : 4:52:36 PM
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Elizabeth! Grandmas are the best! I miss mine so much. I would LOVE to send your Grandma a card; please send me her address! I'll definitely keep her in my prayers. Hugs and blessings - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 03:28:28 AM
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I sent you an E-mail.
Gramma's are good. Being one is great!! Prayers to both oof you.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
dianebcarterhotmailcom.blogspot.com |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 04:36:42 AM
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Hi Elizabeth -
Sending you an e-mail - would love to send a card or something to your grandma!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 04:37:48 AM
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Hi Elizabeth! I would love to send your Grandma cards too. I've sent you an email. Your Grandma and her whole family are in my prayers. Hugs to you...
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
farmgirl sister #1927 |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2010 : 07:51:31 AM
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Thank you all so much for the prayers and cards being sent! This is going to surprise her so much and I hope comfort her in the knowledge that she has lots and lots of love and prayers coming her way!! Farmgirls are the best!!!!
I think I have sent everyone her address that has asked. Let me know if I missed someone. I can't wait to hear from her when the cards start rolling in (I'm not telling her ahead of time...want it to be a surprise when she starts to see a filled mailbox!)
-Elizabeth |
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karla
True Blue Farmgirl
1308 Posts
karla
Pella
Iowa
USA
1308 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 05:39:19 AM
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I will be praying for her and your family. I will also send you an email. Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13816 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13816 Posts |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 08:32:29 AM
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Elizabeth, I am going to email you for her address. I hope and pray it's not as bad as they are saying. Miracles still happen!
Hugs, Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 11:57:34 AM
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Elizabeth - I sent your Grandma's card out today. 'Hope it helps to cheer her! Still praying, too... You're absolutely right, Kris - Miracles DO happen! :) Hugs, Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Sep 02 2010 : 1:15:48 PM
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Just wanted to let you know that I mailed the card out today. Blessings, Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
Farmgirl sister #1156
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Sep 05 2010 : 07:43:37 AM
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Thank you all for sending a card and prayers! I am hoping that my Grandma is showered with both and gets excited around mail time! :)
She has received the results of her lung biopsy. The cancer is Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, metacized to the brain. This is a non-small cell carcinoma, but since it has already gone to the brain, just as serious. Her appointment with the oncologist is the 15th, where she will see what her options are. She is an 83 year old woman and this cancer is not cureable, but I hope there is an option that can make her more comfortable or at least "maintain" the cancer to some degree without making her sick.
Many more prayers for her are asked for. I want her to be at peace and enjoy each and every day of life!
-Elizabeth |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2010 : 06:54:08 AM
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Mailed a card today too...prayer-mail also sent. :-)
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
farmgirl sister #1927 |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2010 : 07:54:26 AM
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Sending an e-mail your way. I would love to send her some cheer.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World! |
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl
1853 Posts
deborah
nutley
nj
USA
1853 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2010 : 3:09:55 PM
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prayers are sent and love
i emailed you for her address
wopuld love to send her a card.
blessing deborah
http://jerseyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Sep 07 2010 : 8:52:49 PM
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Just sent you an email. I have a special place in my heart for the elderly. I have devoted many years of my nursing career to geriatrics. This is a tough diagnosis with a tough prognosis. Prayers for GM and your family as you help her face this stage of her life.
Blessings and Peace,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
DNA doesn't make us sisters, Love does!
The road to a friends house is never to long!
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2010 : 4:17:12 PM
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Elizabeth, Thanks for the update - I'm sorry it wasn't good though.
I sent Grandma a card, I think last Friday. Hope all these "hugs" in the form of mail will brighten her days. I love the elderly, they are such a blessing, and give us so much wisdom.
Hugs and continued prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 07:38:58 AM
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Hi, Elizabeth...how is your Grandma doing?
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Prayers for my Grandma & Card Shower |
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Prayers for my Grandma & Card Shower
