BS: Prayer request

Subject: Prayer request
From: BeauDangles
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 02:19 PM

I don't know if these requests are okay these days. I haven't been as active on the MudCat lately as I would like to be. If this is an inappropriate request, I apologize in advance. Anybody who is of a mind to respond can feel free to do so via personal messages rather than on the board.

A year ago, my brother and I got the news that our Mom had been diagnosed with lung cancer. You mudcatters responded compassionately...and effectively. My Mom tolerated the chemo and radiation very well, and this past July she was declared in remission. There was no indication that the cancer had spread or metastasized. Her lymph nodes and brain were clear. We proceeded with cautious optimism, knowing how often these types of things recur, but wanting to make the most of whatever respite we had been given.

Last Friday we learned that she now has a lesion in her brain. I went down to see her Tuesday night. W ehad a consult with one of her physicians Wed. morning and she had an MRI done Thursday morning. The good news is that the bad news is no worse that we thought. There is only one lesion. It's on the left side, near what is called the motor strip. The doctor has said that it is treatable, but that without treatment she would have maybe 4 months. Now we have to make some determinations about how top best proceed. Any treatment will almost certainly have some impact on her cognitive function. We want to minimize that while maximizing the effectivness of the treatments.

At any rate, in the midst of this time of incredible sadness, my little family has it's own struggle to undergo now, and I would really appreciate any prayers, good wishes, prsitive vibes you could send in our direction. It worked so well last time.

Thank you,

BeauDangles

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Mrrzy
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 02:21 PM

Beau, my dear, indeed I can spare some thoughts for you in your personal issues. Vibe, vibe, vibe...

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Pseudolus
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 02:23 PM

BD,
I wish you the best, my prayers are with you, your mother and all of your family.

Frank

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 02:32 PM

Beaudarlin', I will work on this for you, as before, with Light and Love surrounding you all and giving thanks for the best possible outcome for all concerned.

Thank you for letting us know how things are and for honouring us with your request.

Blessed Be,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: GUEST,Celtic Soul
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 02:47 PM

Beau, I don't think I have ever read a post from you, but this is not surprising, as I am only a recent poster myself, and you have obviously had a lot to handle.

I don't personally think it is inappropriate to reach out to friends, or even strangers you share something in common with when you are in pain or worried.

Add my thoughts and prayers to the mix. I wish there was a more happy reason to be reading you for the first time.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: iamjohnne
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 02:52 PM

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you...

Johnne "goin where the weather suits my clothes"

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: SingsIrish Songs
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 02:59 PM

Your Mom, you and the family are in my prayers!

Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: GUEST,Melani
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 03:05 PM

You got it. Good luck.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 03:26 PM

Not a great prayer myself but may the powers that be give you the strength you need to see you through, the comfort you need when the strength isn't enough and the knowledge that there are good friends to talk to whenever you want them.

Dave the Gnome

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: jeffp
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 03:59 PM

Beau, you have my prayers as well. If you would like to share with someone has been in a similar place, you are more than welcome to PM me.

jeffp

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: Cappuccino
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 05:21 PM

Certainly. Best wishes. - Ian B

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: BeauDangles
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 06:26 PM

Mrrzy, Frank, Kat, CS, Johnne, Mary, Melani, Dave, Jeff, Ian.....you all have my thanks. I know this is going to be a challenging time. The past year certainly was, but it was brought about a lot of healing in my family. I hope the same is tru of this situation.

And Dave, you may not be much of a pray-er, but you did good! P.S. I read that some of your kinfolk were "liberated" in France (Garden Gnomes).

Celtic Soul, special thanks to you, being so new to this community. And, hey, whaddya know? Another virginian. There are a growing number of us!

Beau

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 06:34 PM

Beau,
You and your mother will be added to my prayers when I light a candle at 7PM.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: SharonA
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 07:01 PM

All good thoughts to your mother and to you and the rest of her loved ones for strength and wisdom as you make your treatment decision, and for comfort and support in the days ahead.

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: wysiwyg
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 07:12 PM

Beau, my prayers as well.

There is a prayer chain of mostly-Mudcatters as well, in e-mail. Please PM me if you would like this circulated to them--- many of the participants are not "here" daily to see a thread of this sort.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Prayer request
From: BeauDangles
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 07:18 PM

Thank you Mary and Sharon.

I'm gonna go home and light a candle for my Mom, and for our sounded nation. May the Light guide us thru the darkness ahead.

Peace & Vibes,

BeauDangles