........................................ ............ ......

[Kitty 34]

Saying prayers that the only "c" in your life is in your name, C.Ann.

 

[lookingforward]

I'm praying with you.

 

[lucyanna girl]

Prayers said and all my positive thoughts are coming your way. You are one of those people here on the DIS who I admire.



Penny

 

[PixiePop]

It's not my DD this time - it's me.. There is something serious going on with my health. I saw my doctor yesterday and she immediately sent me to the hospital for specific blood tests and x-rays. She made no bones about the fact that she strongly suspects the dreaded "c" word - cancer. At this point she is the most suspicious that it will be one of three: thyroid; lung; or colon cancer.

I'm not one to panic over my own health issues - as was evident to the doctor by the fact that I had hardly any health records to give her for the past 6 years. Right now all I feel is "numb" - like I'm in shock..

For a couple of days I had a neighbor taking care of me up here - then my cousin came up when my DD called and told her she couldn't get here until last week.. DD has been with me ever since and will stay as long as possible -or at least until I'm not so fatigued and weak that I can't take care of myself or get to the store for food, etc.

The doctor informed the lab that she wanted the blood work back by today, but due to this horrible insurance I have it needs to go to a specific location and probably won't be available until Monday. The x-ray report will hopefully be available today - at which point she said she would call me immediately..

I'm not sure what it is that I want in terms of prayer, because I know that "what will be, will be".. I guess what I really need is just the strength and courage to face and deal with whatever lies ahead.. Kills me to admit it, but probably for the first time ever, I'm really scared..

I'm trying to keep myself "in check", but not doing a very good job of it.. I have broken down and cried in front of people I would never, ever cry in front of.. (Thankfully I have yet to cry in front of my DGD.. She knows I have been sick - and getting sicker for weeks now - and the last thing in the world I want is for her to be worried about the seriousness of the situation.) I have had to "ask" for help from people I would normally not approach - and it's not a feeling I'm comfortable with.. One of my biggest fears is losing my ability to be independent - that would drive me crazy..

Any prayers and good thoughts would be greatly appreciated..

I will be thinking positive thoughts.

 

[pjb_hockey_mom]

You are in my prayers.

".....may we too find strength to meet adversity with quiet courage and unshaken will."

 

[wilderness01]

Good thoughts and prayers your way. Stay strong.

 

[poohlovermom]

I have followed some of your post over the past years and I feel like I know you in some way. I went through breast cancer 2 years ago so I can honestly say that I have felt the same things you are feeling. You are not alone. I will pray for you.If you need to cry..cry. It's ok.

 

[Seahunt]

Oh my - so sorry to read this, and prayers sent straight up for you!

Have much faith that this will be just a minor "speed bump" along the way of life

 

[Sherri]

It's not my DD this time - it's me.. There is something serious going on with my health. I saw my doctor yesterday and she immediately sent me to the hospital for specific blood tests and x-rays. She made no bones about the fact that she strongly suspects the dreaded "c" word - cancer. At this point she is the most suspicious that it will be one of three: thyroid; lung; or colon cancer.

I'm not one to panic over my own health issues - as was evident to the doctor by the fact that I had hardly any health records to give her for the past 6 years. Right now all I feel is "numb" - like I'm in shock..

For a couple of days I had a neighbor taking care of me up here - then my cousin came up when my DD called and told her she couldn't get here until last week.. DD has been with me ever since and will stay as long as possible -or at least until I'm not so fatigued and weak that I can't take care of myself or get to the store for food, etc.

The doctor informed the lab that she wanted the blood work back by today, but due to this horrible insurance I have it needs to go to a specific location and probably won't be available until Monday. The x-ray report will hopefully be available today - at which point she said she would call me immediately..

I'm not sure what it is that I want in terms of prayer, because I know that "what will be, will be".. I guess what I really need is just the strength and courage to face and deal with whatever lies ahead.. Kills me to admit it, but probably for the first time ever, I'm really scared..

I'm trying to keep myself "in check", but not doing a very good job of it.. I have broken down and cried in front of people I would never, ever cry in front of.. (Thankfully I have yet to cry in front of my DGD.. She knows I have been sick - and getting sicker for weeks now - and the last thing in the world I want is for her to be worried about the seriousness of the situation.) I have had to "ask" for help from people I would normally not approach - and it's not a feeling I'm comfortable with.. One of my biggest fears is losing my ability to be independent - that would drive me crazy..

Any prayers and good thoughts would be greatly appreciated..

C.Ann, I just said prayers for you. You have always come accross as a strong person and you have to believe that even if it is the worste possible news, you can still be okay. I am so very sorry you are going through this. I didn't read the rest of the replies or if there were any updates (I will do that now) I just wanted to respond right away and tell you that you most definatly in my prayers.

 

[Sherri]

Hi!
Even though I'm from the teen board,I wanted to come and post to let you know you are in my prayers.


I'm 14 and right now I'm going through chemotherapy for a bone cancer.
And I wanted to let you know that you are NOT alone.
Cancer is NOT a death sentence anymore.

I'm going to hope and pray it's not cancer because I can tell you first hand,chemotherapy is the absolute worst.

Stay strong and always think positive!

To you for being so strong. You are so right and thats great advice you gave cancer is NOT a death sentence anymore.

 

[OceanAnnie]

I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, C.Ann.

 

[disneynutt1225]

C.Ann, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.

 

[MsDisney23]

Dear C Ann, sending many Prayer's your way! Stay strong.

 

[tevagirl]

Saying prayers and sending good thoughts to both C.Ann an imabrat.

 

[diz8297]

I'll life you up in prayer-that He holds you in the palm of his hand and sends angels to give you strength.
God bless-please keep us posted!!

 

[escape]

Oh, C.Ann. More prayers coming your way for strenth and guidance.

Please know that crying is not a sign of weakness. I kind of like to think it's a way to relieve tension, getting in touch with your feelings. It's better to get it out than to keep it bottled up. I should know, I've done enough of it in my lifetime.

Hang in there, C. Ann. You've got a lot of fight in you. Whatever it is, you'll meet it head on and we'll be right behind you.

 

[rascalmom]

Keeping you in my prayers.

 

[grammynelliebelle]

Prayers for you. Grammy

 

[chirurgeon]

C. Ann,

You are in my prayers. I am a Rectal Cancer survivor. I was diagnosed January 12, 2006. Chemo, Radiation, Surgery, Chemo I'm cancer free. Cancer is no longer the automatic death sentence. Please feel free to PM me with any questions.

 

[lovemygoofy]

I'm praying for you, C. Ann.