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13 Nov 02 - 03:14 AM (#824935) Subject: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Escamillo You don't see my posts frequently at the Mudcat, but I keep all of you very close to my heart. Since March, my dear wife Graciela was being examined by doctors and we have had negative results, but on October 23 we were informed that she is now a cancer patient. The stage is not early, despite all the previous results, and she is now starting a radiotherapy treatment on which all our hopes are based. I don't want to worry anybody, but explain why you don't see me lately. She is in the correct way, and we are facing something that we could never have imagined. I know that many of you will dedicate a prayer for her, and I am grateful in advance. I'm here for her, for this long fight, with my sons and friends, and only That One in the Upper Room knows what will happen. From time to time I'll open my big mouth (as in the recent Opera thread) and always look at the news in this wonderful community. My best wishes for you all. Un abrazo, Andrés |
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13 Nov 02 - 03:54 AM (#824946) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Micca I am sorry to hear this Andres, my friend, but will send such energy and support to you both as I can in this time of stress, you are in my thoughts , from London, Micca |
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13 Nov 02 - 04:00 AM (#824948) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: katlaughing Oh, Andres, I had hoped it would continue to be negative results. I am sorry. I, too, will continue with energy, thoughts, and thanksgivings for her well being and strength for all of you to make it through this. I am glad that you've told the community, now. Mudcatters do wonders with their collective energy! All our love to you, Graciela, and the boys, Katalina & Rogelio |
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13 Nov 02 - 04:45 AM (#824964) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: sian, west wales I don't think our paths have often crossed here at Mudcat, but my prayers and best wishes are with you. And when she is better, and you arrange your family holiday in Britain, remember there is a place to stay in West Wales. sian |
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13 Nov 02 - 04:52 AM (#824966) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: greg stephens Thinking of you both, Andres and Graciela. From Greg in Stoke, England. |
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13 Nov 02 - 05:23 AM (#824976) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Steve Parkes And you'll be in our thoughts too. Steve & Sue |
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13 Nov 02 - 05:38 AM (#824986) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Allan C. I wish for you, Graciela and for all others in your lives all of the strength you need. |
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13 Nov 02 - 05:45 AM (#824990) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Genie I, too, have not 'met' you before at Mudcat, but I can empathize very much with your situation, and my thoughts and best wishes and prayers are with you. Un abrazo (((((((((You and Graciela)))))))))) Genie |
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13 Nov 02 - 07:16 AM (#825006) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Morticia sad news Andres, but I will be thinking of you both and praying for a good outcome |
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13 Nov 02 - 07:24 AM (#825012) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Sandra in Sydney Best wishes from me - sandra |
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13 Nov 02 - 07:26 AM (#825016) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Mary in Kentucky Andrés, you are one Mudcatter I feel I know since we've shared music and PM's. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary |
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13 Nov 02 - 07:42 AM (#825026) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Giac Thinking of you and Graciela, and your family. Sending all the positive energy I can muster, Andrés, prayers for her full recovery, and for continued strength for you, your sons and friends. Mary |
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13 Nov 02 - 07:46 AM (#825028) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: fat B****rd Kindest regards from the fB. |
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13 Nov 02 - 07:49 AM (#825031) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: catspaw49 My absolute best to your entire family Andres......You are in our thoughts......Much Love to You All, Pat |
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13 Nov 02 - 07:53 AM (#825034) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Bullfrog Jones Always enjoy reading your posts Andrés. Please give my best to Graciela, and both think positive thoughts. BJ |
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13 Nov 02 - 08:24 AM (#825060) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Pied Piper Sorry to here your news Andres. Make shore that Graciela gets plenty of fresh fuits and vegitables and a low stress lifestyle.Visualising the body attacing the the cancer has been shown to help and if she's feeling up to it a bit of excersise( maybe walking). To paraphrase Dylan Thomas Time holds us all Green and Dieng, but we sing in our chains like the sea. Fern Hill All the best PP |
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13 Nov 02 - 08:32 AM (#825070) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Peter T. Sorry I have also been incommunicado, but always thinking of you, Andres. Yours, Peter T. |
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13 Nov 02 - 08:52 AM (#825097) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: SharonA Andrés, I'm very sorry to hear that Graciela – and you and your loved ones – have this fight to fight. I send all my best wishes and hopes that you all will have the strength and energy to sustain you through this. May she turn from cancer patient to cancer survivor soon, and make a full recovery! In the meantime, add mine to all the thoughts that are with you and Graciela. Sharon |
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13 Nov 02 - 09:30 AM (#825131) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Tinker Blessings and Light.... Kathy |
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13 Nov 02 - 10:33 AM (#825201) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Amos Andres: This is sorry news, indeed. I wish you and Graciela an abundance of courage to face uncertainty withal, and bright good news in the near future. Holding you both in my heart. A |
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13 Nov 02 - 10:45 AM (#825212) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Art Thieme Andres and Graciela, With all our good wishes for the best of outcomes to this sad time in your lives. As much as we can be, we are with you. Art and Carol Thieme |
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13 Nov 02 - 11:03 AM (#825236) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: C-flat Very sorry to hear your news. I can only echo the sentiments already said and hope Graciela comes through this quickly. I always enjoy reading your contributions here and look forward to seeing your name appear more regularly. Best wishes to you both. C-flat. |
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13 Nov 02 - 11:08 AM (#825242) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: JenEllen Graciela, the boys, and yourself--in my thoughts now as always. Take care, and let us know how you are when you get a chance, okay? ~Jen |
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13 Nov 02 - 11:59 AM (#825302) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: M.Ted I am saving all my most positive thoughts for you both-- |
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13 Nov 02 - 12:11 PM (#825314) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Mudlark Lots of positive thoughts and good energy coming your way from California too...the best to you and to Graciela. Thanks for letting us know, and please do keep us posted when you can. Nancy |
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13 Nov 02 - 12:23 PM (#825324) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Little Hawk I had been wondering about you, Andres. I send my best wishes from Canada to you and Graciela in Argentina. - LH |
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13 Nov 02 - 12:34 PM (#825333) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Ebbie The best to you and Graciela. I visualise you both coming out on the other side of this crisis bright and healthy again and shed of all uncertainties... |
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13 Nov 02 - 02:59 PM (#825440) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Nigel Parsons Andre: you and Graciela are in my prayers. Nigel |
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13 Nov 02 - 03:14 PM (#825455) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: alanabit I enjoy your thoughtful and lucid comments here. I wish you all very well and I'll be sending my thoughts and best wishes along with the others in this community. Alan. |
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13 Nov 02 - 03:16 PM (#825457) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: gnu Prayers and thoughts to you and yours. |
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13 Nov 02 - 03:30 PM (#825468) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Glade We pray for Graciela's complete and quick recovery. May you and your family enjoy abundant life in all circumstances, Andre. Stay in touch. de colores. Glade |
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13 Nov 02 - 03:38 PM (#825481) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Rick Fielding So sorry to hear that Andres. As you may know, I went through a battle with cancer earlier this year. It hits you hard, and it comes as a real shock, but it can be vanquished, sometimes in a few months, and sometimes in a few years. All our best. Rick and Heather |
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13 Nov 02 - 03:45 PM (#825498) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: jeffp Wishing you all my best, to both of you. |
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14 Nov 02 - 12:58 PM (#825985) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: GUEST Keep up your spirits, Andrés ... Pied Piper mentionned visualizing the body attacking the cancer. This is a good suggestion--it's precisely what I did when I was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 33... I worked with the drugs and radiation, by concentrating my thoughts during that time, on visualizing the therapy destroying cancer cells. That was 27 years ago. Take care of your wife -- and yourself. This is stressful for YOU too. Best Wishes Rich McCarthy |
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14 Nov 02 - 01:07 PM (#825994) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Naemanson Good luck Andres! I have a friend currently battling cervical cancer. The best tool in your tool box is a positive attitude. She is always up and laughing despite the ravages of her fight. Keep a firm optimistic grip on things. |
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14 Nov 02 - 01:22 PM (#826001) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Linda Kelly keep positive Andres! Your attitude will be the best medicine of all. |
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14 Nov 02 - 09:51 PM (#826494) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Escamillo Dear friends, I could wear out the word "thanks". Today she has had the first session, tomorrow will be the second, and so on. She looks a little better, may be the psychological effect of seeing other people smiling, greeting each other and asking each other how they are doing. She was treated very kindly. For the first time in many months, she told me "may God wish that this is my cure". Step by step, we could do it. All your good wishes could do it. Thanks again, I send to you all a big hug. Un abrazo, Andrés |
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14 Nov 02 - 11:37 PM (#826560) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: GUEST Perhaps, it is metaphysically connected to the economy you wrote about throughout the year? As your economy heals, perhaps your wife will heal? Front Page - First Paragraph - Thursday, November 14, 2002 Financial TimesLondon It is all too easy to look at Argentina and focus only on the recent financial turmoil. With thecountry's sovereign default and subsequent devaluation still fresh in people's minds, it is easy to overlook more recent developments. Even if there is growing likelihood that Argentina will agree a deal with the International Monetary Fund in time to avoid defaulting on a World Bank debt, there is still a widespread view that stability remains a long way off. Best Wishes Rich McCarthy |
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14 Nov 02 - 11:50 PM (#826566) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: GUEST,.gargoyle Sorry about your wife, interesting how time puts things in perspective.
A few months ago your greatest concern was your country's devaluating peso.
Perhaps, today, you can immigrate to England where the economy and health care system are more "socially responsive."
I am sure there are many MudCat sponsors, particularly, in Hull.
Sincerely,
Here is another article to add to Rich's
The Argentine government on Thursday took the extraordinary step of defaulting on a loan repayment to the World Bank, in a sign of its intense frustration over negotiations with the bank's sister institution, the International Monetary Fund.
The decision not to make a due payment of $805m places Argentina in the company of countries such as Iraq, Zimbabwe and Liberia in defaulting on loans from international institutions.
It makes Argentina ineligible for any new lending from the bank or reductions in interest rates on outstanding loans. Disbursements from existing loans, around $2bn of which has yet to be paid, will also be stopped if the country does not pay within 30 days.
Sincerely, |
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15 Nov 02 - 12:06 AM (#826575) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Lonesome EJ Uno abrazzo, amigo, for you and your wife, and may she improve daily. Ernie |
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15 Nov 02 - 12:24 AM (#826580) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: georgeward That you are there for her, Andres, may be the best thing of all. My thoughts and prayers, too, are with you all. -George ::-.--O |
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15 Nov 02 - 01:21 AM (#826593) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Bert Dammit Andrés, I'm sorry to hear this. Love and kind thoughts are here for you both. Bert. |
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15 Nov 02 - 02:16 AM (#826609) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: alison good thoughts, hugs, and prayers from Australia too, slainte alison |
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15 Nov 02 - 10:59 AM (#826914) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Escamillo Rich, Gargoyle, may be that the relation between the economic situation and personal health is more than metaphysical. A general stress and a feeling of anger and uncertainty has invaded all of us for more than one year now. And that is not what the body defense system expects from us. Cancer and cardiovascular diseases increased noticeably this year, and child mortality (once one of the lowest in the world) raised to undreamed levels. At this time I can't care less about the IMF and the payments to the creditors. Those creditors have been seeing how the money disappeared from the country before their very noses and have done nothing. Their local friends do have deposits in USA, Switzerland and everywhere, for an amount equal to the full external debt. For the rest of us, hard work is the only way. Fortunately, the cultural and scientific tradition is practically intact (no more than 3 to 5% of professionals have migrated to the same creditor countries) and we can have a reasonable expectation that the resources for treatment will be available. Thanks for your concern and good wishes, we need them very much. A big hug for all. Un abrazo, Andrés |
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15 Nov 02 - 11:57 AM (#826955) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: GUEST,bbc at work Andres, I always read your posts w/ interest & sympathy. Our prayers are w/ you in this situation, as they have been over the turmoil in your country. best, bbc in New York |
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15 Nov 02 - 12:19 PM (#826976) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Bassic Best wishes to you, your wife and family from all of us in Hull. These things can and are being beaten every day. Hardly a month goes by without heartening news of someone from the Mudcat community turning the corner and recovering their health. May yours be annother story like that. The power of love is awesome! |
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17 Nov 02 - 02:04 AM (#828211) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Escamillo Thanks BBC, Bassic and all who have expressed their support. Things are worsening. A brain damage has been detected today, and a possible change or increase in therapy will be decided on Monday. I know that many patients survived to situations like this and worse, possibly the key is pure love, or faith, or powerful will, and she does have the first two and fails in the third. How many times we've sung the words "The Lord" ? May He listen to us and let her stay with us a little longer. Un abrazo, Andrés |
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17 Nov 02 - 02:13 AM (#828215) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: DonMeixner Andres, I am at a loss to add words to this thread. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family and you have my warmest regard. Don |
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17 Nov 02 - 03:11 AM (#828228) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Ebbie I'm so glad you have each other. Stressful as it is for both of you, how fortunate that you are together. May the wishes and prayers that are ascending today lift you physically, spiritually and emotionally. |
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17 Nov 02 - 06:46 AM (#828279) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: katlaughing Un abrazo, Andres, dear one. At a loss for words, but I echo what Don and Ebbie have just said. With all our love, kat & Rog |
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17 Nov 02 - 07:24 AM (#828297) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Giac Hugs, Andrés, and love and light. You are in our thoughts. Mary |
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17 Nov 02 - 03:06 PM (#828533) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Big Mick One of our best Mudcatters, one of those (like Skarpi) that you sincerely hope, one day, to meet. I have often thought that ones life is best measured by how s/he handles times like this. Andres, in his committment to his Graciela, has already shown how his trip will be measured. It is reassuring for me to read that he and Graciela have children. Surely this place will be better for their being reared by such as these. Good luck, Graciela, in this struggle. Face it with the reassurance that there is a worldwide group of people that are keeping you in thoughts, prayers, and good and caring feelings. We are rooting for you. Mick |
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17 Nov 02 - 03:39 PM (#828557) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: meatrail Damn sorry to hear about your heartaches. Some things is so damn unreasonable that you can wonder what's the use of praying. Anyways I put in a request to a good prayer group I know of. And I'm praying for you and your fammily and holding you in the light and sending good thoughts your way. Tunney |
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18 Nov 02 - 11:32 AM (#828998) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: hesperis Blessings and well-wishes for you and your family from this heart, as well. |
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18 Nov 02 - 12:14 PM (#829038) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: GUEST,Airto I'm very sorry about your news, Andres. These things so often seem to happen to the best of us. You're a popular guy here, as you can see. If Argentina's woes can affect people's health, maybe the moral support of your friends can also have an impact. Good luck to you and all your family. |
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18 Nov 02 - 12:21 PM (#829043) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Mickey191 Andres, I'm so very sorry to hear of Graciela's illness. My prayers are with you & yours for her quick recovery. Un Abrazo, My friend. Mickey191 |
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21 Nov 02 - 11:03 PM (#832184) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Escamillo My wife has been stabilized and she maintains a weak equilibrium that could be broken in any moment by a new attack of the disease. If this stable condition continues, the radiotherapy will soon produce its effects and the tumors (now 2) will be reduced enough to allow the doctors to decide an operation or continue the radiation. She is slowly recovering control of her right members and tomorrow will try to stand up on her legs. We pray for this cruel and incredibly fast disease to give us a break. On Sunday when the chapel was desert, I softly sang "Pietá Signore" because I didn't find other words. On Tuesday my son Javier prayed for her mother in the same chapel. Yesterday Javier received the happiest news we could ever expect. Our first grandchild is coming. Is this a little gift from Him ? Did He heard our prayer ? We rushed to tell Graciela the good news, and although she is very tired and sleepy, she cried and smiled, and promised us to make her effort in this fight, to see that little angel who comes perhaps to save her or to lengthen her life. I have never felt so grateful. And also grateful to all of you, my singing and playing friends in the world, who concentrate in this remote site so many good wishes and prayers. Thank you my friends, I wish I could some day contribute with my prayer to another small miracle, wherever it may be needed. Because I expect a small miracle. May He bless you all. Un abrazo, Andrés |
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22 Nov 02 - 12:17 AM (#832211) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: katlaughing Oh, Andres! That is good news for your hearts, all of you, about the grandchild coming. This can only help in the times Graciella faces, this along with the love you all have for her and the small bit we all can do. Still *seeing* Graciella recovered and you all together and giving thanks for this or something better for the highest good of all concerned. love and hugs, kat & rog |
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22 Nov 02 - 02:12 AM (#832231) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Giac Such a blessing about the baby, Andrés! You all deserve a bit of happiness to think about. Love to you, Graciela and your family -- and continued strength to Graciela. Mary |
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22 Nov 02 - 02:36 AM (#832233) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: CarolC I'm really sorry to hear about Graciella's illness, Andrés. I send my best thoughts and wishes to you and your family. Congratulations on the wonderful news about your first grandchild being on the way! |
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22 Nov 02 - 09:41 AM (#832505) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Peter T. un abrazo. Peter T. |
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22 Nov 02 - 10:01 AM (#832535) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Genie So glad to hear the good news about the new baby on his or her way into your lives. I pray that Graciella will have many years to love and enjoy this grandchild. Genie |
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22 Nov 02 - 05:14 PM (#832925) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: wysiwyg My sincere prayer for all of God's blessings upon you both in this time... whatever you need most, may it be yours in abundance. ~Susan |
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22 Nov 02 - 05:25 PM (#832929) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Bill D Andrés..if there is a way to beat this terrible illness, your strength will help her through it! Best wishes for good doctors and good news! So many people care..... |
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29 Nov 02 - 06:23 PM (#837434) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Escamillo Graciela is regaining almost full control of her right side. Obviously the disease is giving us the break that we needed and prayed for. In the meantime, radiotherapy works its way into the tumors, she feels very tired and can't walk but she is improving. She uses her right hand to eat for herself, and looks much better. Perhaps she is gaining confidence, with the help of the love from her husband and sons, and from so many people in the world who have dedicated a prayer for her. I can't be more grateful. If the cancer does not strike again for a while, doctors can control it, and she will live longer, as long as that One in The Upper Room wants her to stay with us. Un abrazo, Andr'es |
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29 Nov 02 - 06:39 PM (#837437) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Alice Andres, that is encouraging news. I'm very glad to hear of her improvement. All are with you and your family. Alice |
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29 Nov 02 - 06:55 PM (#837446) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Amos Andres, Tell that gal we are all cheering for her!! Dos abrazos, l'otro para su esposa muy hidalga! Warmest regards, A |
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29 Nov 02 - 08:09 PM (#837482) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: bbc Good news, Andres! Thanks for keeping us informed. best from New York, bbc |
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29 Nov 02 - 08:44 PM (#837496) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: katlaughing Rally good to ehar that, Andres. Thanks so much for keeping us informed. Continued love and good thoughts are yours and Graciella's. Un abrazo, kat and Rog |
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29 Nov 02 - 08:53 PM (#837499) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Bill D Progress is welcome in trying times! I'm so glad to hear she is improving. All minutes with those we love are precious, and you seem to have been granted some additional ones...best wishes for many more. |
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30 Nov 02 - 01:58 AM (#837602) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Mudlark Graciella stabilizing and improving and a grandbaby on the way...good news, Andres...thanks so much for letting us know. Positive thoughts still beaming their way to you all.... |
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30 Nov 02 - 02:02 AM (#837605) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Haruo I just saw this thread and add my well-wishes and prayers for you and Graciela and congratulations on the grandchild. Haruo |
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30 Nov 02 - 04:39 AM (#837624) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Giac Thanks for the news, Andrés, still thinking of you, Graciela and your family. Best wishes and many hugs. Mary |
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06 Dec 02 - 08:51 PM (#842741) Subject: RE: BS: From Andrés to all friends From: Escamillo A big, big hug for all of you. Please see my new thread "A prayer for Graciela" Gracias, Andrés |