Prayer and pixie dust requests--Updated May 2

[Dan Murphy]

So sorry to read of little Princess Hanna, MB, so very sad, what a cute little girl. And so sad about little baby Ben. As his mom quoted from Psalms, "O Lord, I will praise you with all my heart and tell everyone about the marvelous things you do.", hoping for a miracle.

And Caroline, again, good wishes for Peggi. And for all in need, my best, prayers.

 

[mariolatry]

Just stumbled across this thread.

Prayers and positivity for all those who have posted....

 

[kimmar067]

...blessings to all those who need it!!

 

[Az Pirates]

I've seen this thread stuck up top - but never really paid much attention before.

With everything happening on the main CB lately - I won't even venture there with this... but if anyone see's this we could sure use some prayers and positive thoughts.

My 16 yr. old DD has been undergoing a series of MRI's, a spinal tap and lots of Dr. appts. the last few weeks - all while trying to keep up with a tough AP schedule at school, preparing for her PSAT's, cheerleading commitments (still has to attend practice and games even though she's on medical release and can't do much) and working a few hrs. a week.

She actually seems to be holding up better than I am - but I'm sure she's in denial about everything going on (not uncommon from what I have read) and I'm really worried about her. She has a possible MS diagnosis - but does not want to even talk about it or hear any info about the disease right now.

Please send a prayer for us to handle this the best we can and make the right choices for her.


Edited to add: I will be sending prayers to those in need as well and will be more diligent in checking in here to offer support when I visit the Dis.

 

[MB MinnieGirl]

AZ Pirates...you, your family, and certainly your daughter are in my prayers! I cannot imagine what you are all facing and the emotions you are dealing with. Know that miracles DO happen everyday. God bless you and your family and keep up posted here please. Lots of prayers going up for your entire family

 

[eeyore45]

I'm feeling a little bit like George Baily in Its a Wonderful Life, only I'm asking, if you have time, and feel moved, please, intercede to God, on my behalf. The day is so black... I need to see His rainbow, and feel His love today...

My mom is in the hospital, for a week, with a horrible infection, and fever of unknown origins, but serious enough to keep her in the hospital for over a week, non coincidence, the hospital is "Lutheran" in Ft Wayne IN. My mom and I are at odds, she has occused me of being "holier than thou", me, so confused, and I have always felt the failure in her eyse. and in the middle, is my "daddy" he's always tried so hard to be there for me, quiet, loving, and always non judgemental... which seems to make my mom so angry.



I believe in miracles, and I believe in prayers... I'm 45 years old, with 3 kids who need me, and my faith, we are not in a good place financially, but God loves us, this I do know..

Thank you for taking the time today, to pray. Thank you, it is humbling coming here, knowing many who will not post, will read, and pray... and I am counting on those prayers...

 

[Dan Murphy]

Az, for your DD, eeyore45, for your mom, and for all here on the DIS, continued prayers, good wishes. Do hope things go well for everyone. 's

 

[SnowAngel]

Best wishes. You are in my prayers.

 

[sk8belle]

My family needs the Dis's help.

My aunt (my mom's only sister and my godmother) was diagnosed last year with ovarian cancer. She went through surgery to remove the tumor, but it burst during the operation. The doc thought he got everything, but she went through several rounds of really aggressive treatment just in case. Those ended in Sept. 2003.

As of June 2004, her cancer markers had jumped to 400+, then to 900+. The tumor was causing her to swell up it was growing so fast. She underwent the surgery to remove that one in late June/early July. Unfortunately, the tumor had wrapped itself around her intestines and bowel, so parts of those had to be removed as well.

After the surgery, fistulas, or openings, developed on the remanents of the intestine, releasing potentially toxic "stuff" (forgive me, I can't remember the technical term) inside her. Because of this, her colostomy bag wouldn't work. So a tube had to be inserted to remove that "stuff" and it was working as intended . Then her heart problem started acting up again. Her heart would start racing at unsafe levels. Because she originally wasn't on the cardiac care unit floor, it would take 30 mins. or more before a doc could be found to authorize her medication which would slow it down again. She's bounced back and forth between the cardiac care unit and a regular floor. Each time she's on the regular floor and her heart starts racing, it takes quite a bit of time to get her the right meds.

It's been about 3 months that's she's been in the hospital now. She hasn't eaten solid food in all that time because of the perferations in her intestines. My mom massages her feet and legs. My grandmother washes her hair for her. My aunts and uncles go to see her when they can. I'm bouncing between DC and NY whenever I can.

When I was last up there just last weekend, she was doing so well the doc wanted to do a CT scan to see if the fistulas had closed. She'd get to eat solid food again. And she's been craving a muffin, Grandma's pasta, anything other than the liquid food that's been pumped in through her IV line and the Italian ices we've been bringing her. Can you imagine not having real food for 3 months? What would be the first thing you'd want to eat?

Except what the CT scan showed was that more fistulas had opened and the "stuff" was leaking inside her. It wasn't being drawn out by the tube. So that could kill her. But even worse, the tumors are back. The disease is progressing. And as long as she's in the condition she's in, she can't get chemo or surgery. The pain is so bad, the Oxycontin and Dilaudid are no longer working. She's been put on morphine which is making her hallucinate. At some point, she's going to have to decide whether or not she even wants to go through chemo again.

My grandmother is 89, my grandfather is 91. They are watching their youngest daughter go through all this pain. Gramps isn't real strong. So Mom and I are pretty worried about them, too. So I'm desperate now. Please. Please send us all the prayers and PD you can spare. Because we really need it.

Thanks in advance.

sk8belle

ETA: There is now no chance of recovery. I'm heading home this weekend. The only thing we can hope for now is a peaceful, painless end.

 

[ChiTownZee]

My best friends dad needs your prayers. The day before Jeanne came, he was up on his roof, in St. Lucie County, trying to do some repairs, by himself, and fell. He landed on his back and crushed a flower pot with his head. He was taken to the trauma center at St. Marys hospital in West palm beach. He was doing OK, and they made it to the western part of the state to ride out the hurricane, but took a turn for the worse, having trouble going to the bathroom, having seapage (sp?) from his head wound and more back problems. They now think he has a crushed vertbrae and needs back surgery.
Please pray for Richard Warren from Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

 

[Laurycurr]

Please send prayers for my neighbors 7 year old son, Cameron. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor. They recently moved to town . Even though the neighborhood is doing everything we can, All we can do is offer our prayers for this wonderful family as they travel down a long painful path. Thank You All.

Our prayers go out for all those in need.

 

[Tig-girl]

I can't believe that I'm here again, asking for your prayers......again. This time for my DH. He has been having pain for about 6 months now, and we have been brushing it off as a pulled muscle, strained back, new exercise routine causing him difficulties, and he had x-rays which were normal. But since it was going on so long, I begged him to go back to the doctor and insist that they do something else, which they did, a CATscan on Wednesday. Today he went to the doctor, and to make a long story short, he has to see an oncologist right away. We don't know for sure yet, and I'm praying to God that it will turn out to be something not as serious as cancer, but we could sure use your help right now with all the prayers you can send. I know the power of prayer, and it can move mountains. Thank you, and of course my prayers go out to everyone else on this thread that needs them.

 

[Poohstar]

Tig-girl, for your DH. Laurycurr, for Cameron. Chitownzee, for your best friend. and sk8belle for your aunt and your family, and for others requested here, you got my prayers, well wishes, and lots of PD. .

 

[tevagirl]

Jessica and Dan need your prayers. Jessica is my DH's niece. She is 24, married to Dan, they have a baby boy who is 11 months old. Jess is 5 months pregnant with their second child. Dan was diagnosed last year with pancreatic cancer. At that time he had the whipple operation done, chemo, and radiation. The cancer is now back and has spread. There is nothing more they can do and Dan is now at home on hospice. In the two short years that they have been married most of it has been spent in and out of hospitals. They love Disney World and spent their honeymoon there. They also were able to go back some months ago before Dan started getting really bad. They had plans to go again in December. I thought it appropriate to ask for prayers for them on this board. Daniel will be a year old on December 5. I don't think Dan will be here. Please pray for strength and guidance for them.

Thank you.

 

[Maray]

I am so sorry for those of you hurting, struggling,suffering.
My sincere prayers, and positive thoughts coming your way.
You will be in my thoughts, please keep us updated.

Keeping Hope in my heart

Many Hugs, Marilyn

 

[tevagirl]

Dan died at 10:15 this morning. We will miss him.

 

[Tig-girl]

I'm so sorry to hear about Dan. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

[disneyfan551]

My thoughts and prayers also go out to Dan's family & friends. What a sad situation. My DGM passed from pancreatic cancer in Sept. and we are just glad that she's out of pain.

God bless all of you!!!

 

[Roemama1]

I'm not the kind of person to usually ask for help but this time I'm just scared beyond belief.

Long story short...this Thursday I have to have an MRI of my liver to make sure that the "tumor" they see there is a benign hemangioma instead of something worse. (I can't even try to type the "C" word).

I have a husband and 2 small girls that need me so please pray that it's only just a hemangioma.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Tig-girl]

Roemama1-
Stay strong, keep the faith. My prayers are with you.