Prayers for Diane (friend of Estepp)

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited February 2009

    Chiming in with additional prayers:

    Strength and courage

    Strength and courage

    Strength and courage

    Strength and courage

    Strength and courage

    xx00xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited February 2009

    DIANA

    I can be changed by what happens to me.  I refuse to be reduced by it.  Maya Angelou

    Thank you dear Jesus. 

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  • moodyk13
    moodyk13 Member Posts: 1,180
    edited February 2009

    DianaT, I am loving on you today and certainly lifting you and your family up to our Lord, Jesus Christ.  I was praying for you in the shower last night and I has a vision of 2 tumors and they were shrinking.  I know it sounds crazy and probably a bit "out there" but I am crazy and a bit "out there".  Irregardless, I saw two tumors and they were shrinking.

    This has only happened to me one other time and it was a friend of mine dx with stage 4 w/mets to bones.  When I would pray for her, I would get this vision of tumors on her bones literally shrinking.  It was like I was looking at an x-ray and the tumors were these very dark, gray areas.  They were getting smaller the longer my "vision" lasted.  6 months later she called me and said she was "NED".  God healed her and I honestly believe it was God's way of showing me that He hears our prayers.

    Here is my "scripture for the day":

    James 5:15-16  "And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up.  And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.  Confess you trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.  The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much"

    Now of course the use of "he" is unisex....and we really don't have to confess our sins to each other (besides you guys dont have all night to read my list), but our faith and our fervent prayers will be heard and we must beleive that God hears and He will grant these prayers.

    Love to you Diana!

    P.S. Another sister found out yesterday/today she too has mets to the brain!  Her name is Melissa a.k.s. August242007!!!!  She her post on the Oncotype Roll Call thread.

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited February 2009

    Diana, I thought of you all day... and your strength!.. I look FORWARD to May... dh just got the vacation ok'd TODAY....

    Karen, I love that scripture... the power of prayer of the righteous man.....lovely..

    I am off to see how Melissa is dealing. I do not check the Oncotype thread as I did not need to take that test for chemo...

    Diana and Melissa....  God Bless you both!

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited February 2009

    Ladies,

    Have faith and hope and courage. May you find peace and strength in God and know he will help you get thru this.  Know that we are here for you. In His name I pray.

    Elaine

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited February 2009

    Diana,

    You are our sister and we love you and we want to comfort you with our prayers.  Dear Lord, allow Diana to feel all the prayers that are being wrapped around her.  AMEN

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited February 2009

    Diana,

    I hope you Ct and fittings go well today.

    Father, help Diana's doctors to do all the right things so that she can get on with things again! Amen!

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  • moodyk13
    moodyk13 Member Posts: 1,180
    edited February 2009

    DianaT I hope you are having a peaceful day today.  Here is my "scripture of the day".  We always called this the "Irish Blessing".  I don't know why or how, but we did and I post it for you and your family:

    Numbers 6:24-26  "The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace."

    Amen

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  • Mykidsmom
    Mykidsmom Member Posts: 1,637
    edited February 2009

    Diana - You've got to love those mothers. Her comment sounded just like something my mom would say. Thinking of you today my dear!

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  • DianaT
    DianaT Member Posts: 532
    edited February 2009

    Cyber knife next Thursday, follow up with oncologist the following Thursday to start tykerb and xeloda, then herceptin every three weeks for I don't know how long. 

    One day at a time

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  • YvonneB
    YvonneB Member Posts: 302
    edited February 2009

    Still praying for you Diana and for the doctors that are treating you! 

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  • moodyk13
    moodyk13 Member Posts: 1,180
    edited February 2009

    Thanks for the update Diana, I will pray you through.  What time thursday?

    Another sister needs our prayers!  Please go to prayer forum and see "JerseyMaria needs our prayers!"

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  • DianaT
    DianaT Member Posts: 532
    edited February 2009

    I am not sure of the time yet, I was told they will call me soon but it will be Thursday.  I did tell the tech that he could always call me and tell me oops, we were wrong, no tumor!  Thank you for the continued prayers.

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  • lfasano44
    lfasano44 Member Posts: 50
    edited February 2009

    Diana, I am so sorry. I just saw the news tonight about a new procedure that "cooks" the tumor with no damage to the healthly tissue and it will be approved this year. I just know whatever treatment you get will work. You have been there for so many and now your kindness will pay off and things will turn out. Lauren

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  • Montana_Mom
    Montana_Mom Member Posts: 22
    edited February 2009

    Diana, you and your family are in my prayers.  May God's healing hand rest upon you.  Sharon

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited February 2009

    Diana, as I sit and think of you right now, I wanted to let you know.. I am off to spend time in prayer... right now... many to pray for... The Lord is good!

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  • moodyk13
    moodyk13 Member Posts: 1,180
    edited February 2009
    DianaT I am thinking about you right now and have been lifting you up in prayer every night.  Hope you are having a good day!
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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited February 2009

    Diana,

    My prayers are with you. Remember to breathe and take one day at a time. Wait until they have all the information.

    May you find strength in the Lord and know that you are not alone.

    Elaine

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  • lfasano44
    lfasano44 Member Posts: 50
    edited February 2009

    Diana, I just read about a woman on her2support.org. Had brain mets in 07 and now her brain mri is clear. It's possible and you can do it.  Thinking of you.  Lauren

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  • Annabella58
    Annabella58 Member Posts: 2,466
    edited February 2009

    Dearest  Diana:

    I don't know you, but I love you, and will continue to pray for you.  God is allmighty and powerful and He will keep you safe.

    Believe.

    love

    annie

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  • DianaT
    DianaT Member Posts: 532
    edited February 2009

    Thank you all. I am so confused right now.  I spoke with my radiation oncologist today and asked her how she KNEW this was a brain met.  She said she doesn't and it could be a meningioma, which is a benign tumor that would be removed the same way, with cyber knife.  I am to be at the hospital at 0930, speak with the dr and sign consent forms, have the procedure at 1100. Then treat me as if they knew this was a met, with tykerb, xeloda and herceptin.  They said they would call in a sedative, but after another hysterical breakdown with my chemo nurse (who said I was not supposed to make her cry too) gave me a prescription for 1 MG Xanax to take at night and to double the .25 dose during the day. The cyber knife center told me to get to the hospital, talk to the dr and take the 1 MG dose at 1000.  A friend is making me a CD of music to listen to during treatment.  

    My husband said he NEEDS me, so WE will beat this together, but I don't want to do chemo again. Erick and I have been best friends for over 14 yrs and will have our 14 wedding anniversary in July.  My sweet, sweet boy was MAD at me yesterday because I wouldn't buy him a toy and I cried forever.  I don't want my kids to be angry with me and I don't want them to see me like this because I WANT TO LIVE TO RAISE THEM!!!!!!!! I just cry and hug the babies and tell them my owie hurts because they won't ask me any scary questions, just give me kisses and ask if I feel better.  

    I don't understand, did I not live my life the right way? I am not perfect, I cuss sometimes, talk about why people wear the weirdest clothes, get angry, etc... I don't wish this on anyone, but I don't think I deserve this, yet I KNOW God has a plan and I am so scared. So does that make me a bad christian because I am scared?? 

    Sorry to ramble.  At least I have to do overtime tomorrow so I will be a bit occupied.  I have been at my new job 3 weeks and now my team has surrounded me with so much love and appreciation, I am honored to work there.  The paycheck is nice, too bad it is going to medical bills.

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited February 2009

    Diana.. if you are on.. and see this.. if you wanna call.. I am up !

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  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 1,710
    edited February 2009

    Diana you so deserve to be surrounded by so much love and appreciation,

    You or nobody deserve this

    being scared does not make you a bad christian

    You need your family and your family needs you and you will beat this!!!

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited February 2009

    Diana, being scared makes you human, nothing you did or did not do caused the cancer. It just did it all by itself.  Its ok to be mad. angry, scared, sad, overwhelmed. Its ok to come here and express what ever emotion you are feeling at that moment...thats why we're here!!

    Have faith that things will work out, the right people will be in the right place at the right time (God's help), have hope that things will get better. Love your family, love your self because you ARE worth all the good things that are here and that are coming your way.

    Treat yourself as you would a good friend....be gentle, good to yourself, patient and understanding, supportive. Your family is there to help you...even the little ones can do things to help Mommy when her owie is feeling bad...folding laundry, putting things away, picking things up, making their beds, putting dishes in dishwasher or in cabinets. Do chores together as family time, lower your standards around the house and save your energy for the important things.

    Gentle hugs and sweet prayers, Elaine

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  • Mykidsmom
    Mykidsmom Member Posts: 1,637
    edited February 2009

    Diana - You know you didn't do ANYTHING to deserve this! You deserve nothing but wonderful things! And your dh and lovely children deserve the same. You are much too young to have to go through all this. I am praying that the thing they saw is a megioma (or however you spell it?). My mom had a golf ball size one and it was fine, removed and behind her. Remember, your mom said this has been there all along. Moms can be right you know. We care so much! Take care. - Jean

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  • psalmist
    psalmist Member Posts: 214
    edited February 2009

    Diana,

    Why bad things happen to good people will always be a question we struggle with.  I wish there were an easy answer.  I do know that God honors prayer and many people are praying for your healing and restored health. Rest in the prayers of others and focus on getting better and just enjoying your family.  Philippians 4:8 says to think on things that are true, right, lovely, praiseworthy, etc.   Wishing you peace and strength as you walk day by day.

    FYI, a young woman here in our community went under the Cyber knife and it was a huge success.  She was a news anchor, so her situation was public knowledge to some extent.  They didn't release details (we didn't know if it was a cancerous condition or not).   Hoping for the very best outcome in your situation!!  God bless you and keep you.   

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  • bermudagem
    bermudagem Member Posts: 337
    edited February 2009

    Diana, I am so shocked. Where have I been? I am so sorry. I am here praying for you and your family. Oh My goodness. Many HUGS, and heart felt prayers, for you.

    Shelly

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited February 2009

    Diana... I love ya! We are humans... Thank goodness He died for us.. so we can fall into His arms... I hate the way I act sometimes.... .. but I am human too... He loves you..

    I have prayed for you... and I think of you daily.... I hope you are having a nice weekend with your family!

    I wish we could talk on our cells as you and I were in the rads machines Thursday. but you can rest assured... I will be praying for you the whole time I am getting rads...

    Love,

    Laura

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  • GrammyNancy
    GrammyNancy Member Posts: 666
    edited February 2009

    Diana,

    You did nothing to deserve this beast that has invaded your life!  I am so sorry that you are dealing with this.  Know that you, your family and your care team are in my prayers. 

    Psalm4:8  I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord make me dwell in safety.

    Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.

    Love and prayers.

    Nancy

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited February 2009

    Diana,

    I am praying for you and I came across this Psalm that I wanted to share with you.  "When anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul"  Psalm 94:19

    God Bless You

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