Prayers Please.....

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

We've had so much going on here as of late with some of our members being quite ill that I delayed saying anything. But; I've been carrying some loads lately and as you all know, the worst is always the psychological ones..... I've had a few the past couple months. One of which is below

When I had my last cancer (lung scan) just under 3 mos ago, some new nodules and an opacity area turned up on the lung that is still functioning. As in the past, and like it happened before and is also the norm, a follow up scan is done 3 months later. Mine is due on Monday.

I've not even been able to get the Flu shot or pneumonia vaccine right now because of the question mark. They currently won't give it to me.

This isn't like the quick, out of the blue bad scare I got 18 mos ago with the "mass" and you prayed for me then, but rather, this is following suit like the 1st time I got cancer..... The problem is of course, I don't have much left to "work with" shall we say.

If you could/would take a moment to say a prayer and/or send some positive healing thoughts; D and I sure could use them. I don't need to tell you how frightened I/we are. I've been like a cat on a hot tin roof. And of course, it'll probably be another tough week after that while we wait to hear....

And what is it John you say about a burden shared or something as being half the load..... I think you're right.

Anyway; I thank you all.

[aero63]

I am so so sorry to read this, Jackie. I am and will continue to send positive thoughts and wishes your way. I remember the routine appt you had for the scan.

We all will be here for you and thinking of you on Monday. The emotional stress must be tremendous, especially because you hold it in.
Please don't.

Love ya

[bobbioh]

Jackie, I also am so sorry to hear this..... As always you are in my thoughts and prayers..You mean alot to me and have helped me through some bad times, And I love you dearly. Hang in there we are all pulling for you. If you need anything please just ask. Bobbi

[susanny]

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The candles are lit....
I hope you know you can always count on me to do whatever it is you need. Prayers are the easiest.Please don't feel you have to hold things back from us because a few are having problems. That is, more than likely, never going to change and we want to take as good care of you as you do of us. I wish I could take away the worry but know it's going to hang on tight. Call, PM, whatever you need, I'm here. The only thing I have going on for the next week is the scopes, so will be home. If you need to take some time off, do it. Just remember you mean the world to all of us and we want you safe.

Sue

[Deleted]

JACKIE,
You are always there for us when we need you so you know that you are going to have the whole darn crew pulling for you on Monday. Think of the crowd there will be in that waiting room!! I see Sue already has the candles lit and I am sure John has that on his to do list as well.
From Chris and I, know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers that day and for the week to follow. If love and healing thoughts can make a difference, and I believe they can, then you are going to be OK lady.
Love from us both, Gwen Chris

[spike99]

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Jackie.

I will definately keep you (and your health) withinn my nightly prayers as well. Some folks are with it... And you are one of them...

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[maryaz]

Jackie, my heart goes out to both of you as you endure another phase of this dreaded disease. You know that I can relate to what you are going thru. I wish there something more I could do. You are such a special lady. You are both in my prayers.

[lindab]

Jackie and Dray -- Know you are both in my prayers. We will all be there Monday with positives thoughts for you.

[Colleen-Pa]

Jackie, god bless you and Dave. You are such a strong woman and I know this has got to be hard. There are times throughout our lives when we need to call on a higher source for the courage and strength to face the challenges that test our body and minds on a daily basis. You will be in my prayers as you travel this road and I know from experience how much this can help. God Bless.......

[virginia]

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I thought maybe it would be nice if Srarah were staying over here for a while.
My mind is not wanting to except this but I will be in the fight with lots and lots of prayers for you Jackie, also strength for you and Dray. I love you dear and will be here if you need me...

[genemom]

Oh Jackie – I am so sorry to hear of your trouble and you know that I am there for you every step of the way. I prayer that all goes well, with your scan on Monday. I pray that you get the results quickly as I know how difficult and stressful the waiting is. And hope these words bring comfort. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you.... Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Again you know that you can always count on me for anything – just say the word.

[Deleted]

Getting to my knees to actuallly pray is not something I did often in the past 30- 40 years (although I was prayer 'addict' at one time esp. devotion to Mary).
If it is true that 'the intercession of sinners' has power ..... I just provided you and Dray a big surge.
Bless you strong, DEAR lady.

love
Neil

[rvtoni]

With all of the prayers going up, there's power there...I will continue to pray for you and yours, for your health and comfort.

[John]

Jackie the candles are lit .It was a very nice trip to the shrine today ! I lit candles for you & Dave , also for others who Are in need of powers beyond human ability . ((( Hugs ))) P.S. Yes Jackie! "Something shared is something half as heavy"

[mary57]

Jackie, I'm glad you decided to share your load with us, you are in my prayers daily, but will bump it up till you hear the results of this. Please know that we are all pulling for you and sending Dray the strength to carry on doing what needs to be done. Love you dear and God bless.

[valerie]

God bless you Jackie and bring you through this bad time safely. I'll be praying for you.

[Deleted]

Dear Jackie and Dray,

You have been there for all of us all of the time, we will be here for you now. I know the fear and the hope and the what if's and I know you will handle this. I also will pray for you, and with John going to the shrine and the candles being lit I pray it protects you. The waiting is the hardest part. You are so Loved Jackie by us all.


Love Linndie

[sandy07]

You are not alone. We are there with you. Our prayers will surround you.

I will say a special prayer for you and dray.

[Deleted]

Jackie,

I hope you will find comfort in your online family, and feel the postive thoughts and love.

On top of copd we always have additional rocks in our bag. I hate this monster called Cancer, and the havoc it causes us, the fear and a sense of panic, but remember there is always hope, and we will do what it takes to help carry your bag of rocks. There is power in numbers, and our power is love, hope and postive thoughts. I love you Miss Jackie. (((((Hugs))))) Linndie

[helen]

So sorry to read this, Jackie.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Dave.

(My candles are much bigger than I thougt, sorry for that)

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

I have to say .....
It feels so much better getting it "off my chest"

One of my biggest concerns by telling you was that I was afraid I would depress you..... you know; adding one more piece of straw to the proverbial camel's back; especially for some of you right now.

So; don't go getting down in the dumps on me! O.K.?

You are as "real" to me as any "physical" person that I might visit and chat with and ultimately bond. We share so much in common and, like any friends, over time, you get to love and consider them family.... That's how I feel about all of you..... When I think of your names, and especially for those of you whom I've seen in a picture, in the flesh, or on Skype.... it's not just the name I see. It's "you"

I wish I could find a way to tell you or express to you how I feel about you all..... I have more love and respect for you than you could imagine possible.....

Anyway; I think for Monday I'll print off your notes and read them while I'm waiting and probably reread them again a few times for the next "waiting" shall we say.....

From my to your

[susanny]

I think we all feel like family here. The ones who come everyday, esp. It's like when my mom was alive and the first thing I did when I woke up was to pick up the phone to talk to her. You all are my "mom' replacements, and, if you are/were really close to your mom, you know how much you all mean to me. And you, Jackie, are the glue that holds this family together. So sure, I'll try not to 'be in the dumps', but don't expect me not to be as worried as I would if you were blood family. Just can't stop that feeling. I remembered you every time I woke up during the night, every time I see your name here, every time I just happen to think about the forum, a prayer is said each time. We're going to get through this, all of us together. You and Dray are well covered with a quilt of homemade love.

Maybe you'll even be able to sleep nights with all this power~

[Deleted]

Jackie,

I was thinking of our phone conversation a couple of months ago, and I didn't say anything to anyone here, I know in so many ways you are a private person, but you worry about everyone else, and you have sure done your worrying about me too. It does lighten the load to share, I share so much more here than i do in real life, mabey it feels safer, mabey because so many others are going through so much.

We all have a bag of rocks, I think of yesterdays gone by, and today and wonder sometimes if i dare dream about tomorrows. Relax or try to anyways, and when you find out whats going on we/you&Dray will deal with it. And in the mean time we will still try our best to have today.

I'm facing this all again in Jan, it is too much to think about, I try m y best to put it out of my mind. Love Ya sis, Linndie

[martie]

Jackie,

I promise to only think postive thoughts for you, because we love you very much and you are glue that holds this family together and we are not letting anything happen to you !!!!! Seriously thinking and praying for only good things for a lovely lady that I have come to admire so much. I went to day to for my 2nd cat scan and I'm sure it is also going to be fine. Love you and and hugs to you .

[aero63]

Jackie,

Hope tomorrow goes by quickly and know that we are thinking of you. Sending positive thoughts you way and lots of love.

[andyf]

I Said A Prayer For You Today
by Frank J. Zamboni

I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard.
I felt the answer in my heart
Although He spoke no word!

I didn't ask for wealth or fame
(I knew you wouldn't mind).
I asked him to send treasures
Of a far more lasting kind!

I asked that He be near you
At the start of each new day;
To grant you health and blessings
And friends to share your way!

I asked for happiness for you
In all things great and small.
But it was for His loving care
I prayed the most of all!

[susanny]

Hope you are able to get some sleep tonight. Wish I knew what time your appt. is. God bless and keep you close.

[Deleted]

It isn't the cat-scan as much as it is the waiting, the waiting is the hardest part.

But we will all be here waiting with you, silently wishing you the best outcome.

(((((((((((((Huggles))))))))))))) Linndie

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Had a bit of a meltdown last night; but I decided there's nothing to be done......

Anyway; I had you all with me the whole time. this morning.

And you're right Linndie..... re: the wait.

When I hear something.... I'll let you know.

I love you all and I thank you so very, very much; for your prayers, your kind words, warm thoughts and your support. "I'll get by with a little help from my friends"

[John]