Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son

Subject: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: jeffp
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 03:38 PM

My wife just called me at work and told me that her youngest son Ryan (living with his father) was rushed to the hospital with a severely swollen testicle and will probably be undergoing surgery tonight to remove it. Bonnie is understandably distraught and I am flashing back to the many hours I spent in the hospital with my first wife who died of brain cancer in 1992. Any healing thoughts you can send our way would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Jeffp

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: Vixen
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 03:55 PM

Jeffp--

Healing energy and positive prayers en route to your stepson.

V

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: Susan A-R
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 03:59 PM

Hang in there. All shall be well again, I know, as said Julian of Norwich. It's scary, but it isn't the same thing. hold onto that. I'll keep you all in my thoughts.

Susan

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: InOBU
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 04:58 PM

It is at the outset that these things are the most frightening, and they generally work themselves out well. Though we often think of loss, we must also think of how more often than not, the odds are in our favor. I had a freind, an Irish American, who went through the worst case synario, testicular cancer, and God willing, that is not what is happening here, however, for that fellow, it has been over a decade, and every time I see him, I think of how we all counted him as in his last fight so long ago. He is leading a strong and productive life and that fight is well in his past. We are living in hopeful days. My wife and I send our prayers and best hopes and wishes. Larry and Genie Otway

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: Áine
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 05:44 PM

Dear jeff,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight. Keep strong in the knowledge that the young heal well and quickly.

With every good prayer, Áine

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: fox4zero
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 06:00 PM

Surgery or not, it is very unlikely that anything coming out of this misfortune will have a long term effect on the boys future. I am pulling for him. Parish

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: bobby's girl
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 06:04 PM

Thinking of you and your wife. I'm sure your stepson will do well, though he might not feel up to much for a day or two.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 06:29 PM

Jeff, please know that we are holding you, Bonnie, and Ryan in the Light and directing our thoughts of healing and complete recovery to him. Sing a song for him and for Bonnie.

I give thanks for Ryan's complete recovery.

Blessed Be

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: catspaw49
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 09:51 PM

I don't know how old he is Jeff, but my son Michael had a similar thing when he was quite young and things have turned out fine. We are thinking the best for all.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 09:57 PM

Holding you all in the Light...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 10:16 PM

Dear Jeff, Bonnie and Ryan, All my warmest good thoughts to you, all three...May the good magic be with you all tonight and keep Ryan from any more harm...May his path be strong...Growth and renewal be his!! all my best Guy

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: jeffp
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 11:00 PM

Just got home from the hospital after visiting Ryan. He did have the testicle removed. There is apparently no sign of cancer. (Whew!!!!!!) He is doped up, but in good spirits. He might be discharged tomorrow, if the fever responds to the antibiotics. It's gone from 103 down to 101, so the signs are encouraging.

As background, he is about to turn 13. The doctor told him there won't be any effect on his development or function. Now, our only concern is about the psychological impact at this age. One of Bonnie's brothers was born with only one testicle and sired 3 kids, all boys. We figure he would be a perfect one to reassure Ryan.

Bonnie and I are hanging in there, as are the rest of the family. We thank you for your support and will keep you posted on his recovery.

In awe at the love here,
Jeffp

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: Áine
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 11:06 PM

That's great news, jeff! Be sure and keep his spirits up tomorrow -- maybe get him something really cool that he'd like.

Keeping you all in our prayers, Áine

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: catspaw49
Date: 06 Dec 99 - 11:50 PM

Aw, don't be too awed....We're just a bunch of odd folks. Glad its happening in the right direction and your plans are excellent.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: WartHogg
Date: 07 Dec 99 - 12:01 AM

May God shine a a light on you and yours tonight. You're not alone.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Dec 99 - 12:21 AM

That's good news, Jeff. Please keep us posted and know that we continue to hold you all in the Light.

kat

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 07 Dec 99 - 04:38 AM

I'm just on for the first time tonight, so the good news came seconds after the bad: I know your anxiety lasted much longer, and you still pray that Ryan doesn't let the loss make him feel diminished. My thoughts are with you and Ryan.

--seed

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: jeffp
Date: 07 Dec 99 - 07:49 PM

Ryan went home from the hospital today. His temperature is back to normal. Bonnie talked to him a couple of times on the phone, but he was so doped up on Percocet he was falling asleep. Prognosis is excellent. We'll be seeing him this weekend. He lives a couple of hours away, so we don't see him too often.

I'll be printing out this thread for him to see the support he and we have received from you, our new friends. Thanks so much.

Jeff and Bonnie Porterfield

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: Áine
Date: 07 Dec 99 - 11:00 PM

Dear Jeff and Bonnie,

That's such great news! Just you watch, Ryan will be up and around in no time. Great big hugs to him and to the two of you.

And Ryan, when you're reading this printout -- if Jeff and your mom didn't get you something really cool -- well, all I can say is, I tried my best for ya kid!! Take it easy and get well real soon!!

All the best to you and yours, Áine

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: DonMeixner
Date: 08 Dec 99 - 12:24 AM

Jeff,

You are in a fine crowd here. And you've improved us by your arrival. Now stick around and what we are really up to and capable of.

Once Catspaw was at death's door and the Doctor was trying to pull him through. We should have let him but for some dumb reason we got him back.

Glad the boy is on the mend.

Don

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: Night Owl
Date: 08 Dec 99 - 01:20 AM

Guess we all know why we got Spaw back.......we NEED him here!!!! (Still LMAO at "he can't remember" re:Bert in ???thread. Thanks Spaw.) Jeff....that's great news....now, breathe!! This place is magic....I'm glad you found us.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Healing Circle - Request for Son
From: Micca
Date: 08 Dec 99 - 06:29 PM

Micca has been told that he will be discharged from hospital tomorrow. He's feeling a lot better, so brace yourselves! Love, Aud