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Lita you didn't offend. I am open to anything right now! From what we have read this type does linger for years before presenting as full blown cancer (thus the term smoldering) - and it has been about 15 years. He has had ALL of the blood tests and been questioned about being in foreign countries (which he hasn't for many many years) and bug bites - yellow fever - dengue fever and lots more. The top guys in epidemiology & infectious disease couldn't diagnose, but didn't think of a bone marrow biopsy. He does have VERY high c-reactive protein when the fevers hit and that is a symptom of this myaloma thing too as well as fevers. I PRAY it is not but we are waiting for his local doctor to get back with us on the next step. Anyway thank you so much for your prayers & suggestions. I am comforted to know you're there.
Thanks Joanne - I will look into Periodic Fever Syndrome.
Cindy bless your heart! It is enough to face surgery without abnormal pre-op tests! We pray those are NOT anything serious and that you can have your surgery over with soon and be on the way to recovery in God's peace.
Chris - so glad the mamo for your daughter is ok and praying for her skin cancer healing now....and peace for you both.
Love,
Ade
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Ade, I am so sorry you have another huge concern that will have to wait until James doctor returns. I sure hope that this neighbor is not correct. Your faith muscles are certainly being tested again. I will certainly be praying for this new concern. Praying for peace in the midst of this storm.
Cindy, I can only imagine that your stress level and concern has been multiplied exponentially with these new findings. I am so sorry this has cropped up but of course you don't won't to go into surgery and have complications from another issue. It is good things are being found but when you have your heart and mind fixed on your surgery date this can be so disconcerting. Praying for peace for you as well and that these further tests will be things that will be easy to deal with.
I have been praying for each of you. Have a good night dear sisters.
Love,
Nancy
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Joanne THANK YOU for suggesting the Periodic Fever Syndrome. We researched it last night and think there may be something there. James made a copy for his doctor....for whenever he responds to James' message.
Blessings,
Ade
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Lita, the one I was referring to is
Smoldering multiple myeloma.
Ade
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Good morning sisters,
Lifting all of you to the Lord this morning in prayer. I'm one of those who "drop in" from time to time, but read the posts and pray regularly.
My 2 cents on the AI...I took Arimidex for a year and finally asked my doctor to agree to take me off of it. Those of you that have been on this thread awhile know the horrific side effects I had....but thankfully, not everyone reacts the same. Back on Tamoxifen and doing ok...but it is a new normal. It has been 4 years since my last dx and treatments. Praying for an "all clear" next March!
It is hard to believe that we have been at our new church a year next week! We are seeing some signs of growth and increased involvement, which is answered prayer. Our VBS was fun, although we didn't have as many kids as before. Thank you for the prayers you all prayed for us as we sought the Lord on a new ministry site.
Our family is in turmoil...attack from Satan when things are going well. Clyde's oldest daughter, who professes Christ, has turned against her dad because he didn't take sides with her in an incident with her brother (they're 40 + years old...). She's upset with me too...we feel she may be under satan's oppression because of some influence from her husband, also a Christian, but has some bipolar issues.. The other kids have had incidences with her too.
Planning to go to the Billy Graham Library this week and visit his gravesite. Clydes sister is visiting from Ohio and will join us.
God bless all of you...you are special to Him and your families!
In Christ's love, Ellen
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Ellen, I will add your family to my prayer list. I know one thing we want to leave is a heritage of love with our kids. The most important thing is for their salvation. Chris
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Cindy, I am praying for better results concerning your heart! I Jesus all things are possible..And I also pray that you will have peace in your spirit as you undergo the tests and await the results..~In Jesus~
Lita: Yes it was very easy yesterday! The lady was very friendly and even though I had completed my application online she made sure everything was in order. She also gave me the option of going back to 2010 as that is when I started having a multitude of serious back issues affecting my ability to continue my job at that time..I did have all medical reports and diagnosis from my doctors for both the cancer and the back injuries. She was encouraged that going back would give me a higher rate of pay, but it might take a couple of months more than the thirty days or so that the cancer dx would take to process through.
Thanks for everyone's prayers..Although it was easy I am glad that part is over since I really hate talking about my illnesses with people.
Ellen, I'm praying for a hedge of protection around you and your family, and I'm pleading the blood of Jesus over each one of you and over your ministry..~In Jesus~ Amen~
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Praying for peace in your family, Ellen. I know how stressful it can be. Hope your visit to the Billy Graham Library & grave site are memorable.
A blessed 4th of July tomorrow to you all and your families.
Ade
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God bless you, our troops, and the USA.
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Amen!!
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Please continue to pray for me. I will get the stress test results in the morning. The chest xray showed scar tissue in one lung. That will not delay my surgery but am very scared on what that could be from. I am praying God's mercy that I dont have anything else chronically wrong.
Thank you.🤗
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Dear ladies of faith,
I hope you all had a safe July 4th. I had friends meet at my house and we went to the fireworks only to have them cancelled because of bad storms. The lighting was truly scary on the way home. Will repeat tonight and hope a better result.
Cindy, you can have scar tissue from bronchitis. Your fear brought to mind my time getting all the scans prepping for radiation and they found so many things but most of them were of no concern except thyroid nodules and I have to deal with that issue now waiting and watching. I do remember that time and I feel for you. It is not a pleasant time to think there might be other issues going on. I am praying for a good result from you heart tests.
Ade how are you doing? James?
I am off to swimming and will be praying for each on of you.
Ellen, I am praying for you and will respond when things get a little less crazy here.
Love,
Nancy
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Nancy, thank for for the lovely poster. Today my 8th personal friend passed on to heaven since I was diagnosed--six of them diagnosed with cancer after I was. He was an amazing man of God and I worked with his wife at the University here in San Diego. (Yes, I have a large friend base since my husband pastored churches for 25 years and I have worked in 4 Universities. ) I am learning how to do this...how to lean on God and trust His will and His timing. I have gained a new perspective in the purpose of living and how to discern what is truly important. When I read my Bible now, God reveals understanding so different from when I was younger, and I have to say that some days it is exciting. I am still running the race towards the prize God has called me. My ministry has changed--now I spend a good deal of my extra time each day in prayer for others, and I am learning how to recognize answers to prayer that are so different than what my immature Christian expectations were of years past. This is good. God has not stopped working in any of us just because our days are now filled with physical restraints. I pray for all of you daily and that God will shower you with peace and purpose as you rely on His faithfulness.
Chris
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DH and I rented Paul, Apostle of Christ last night. Good film. I recommend it.
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Cindy - I am praying for normal test results (or at least NOT serious) for you, and for His peace. When we're in the thick of it things can seem so terrifying. But then when we finally get to the other side of the terror we can see that He was with us and carried us through. The Lord is with you and for you and loves you with an everlasting love we can't even comprehend. We're praying.
Nancy the banners are beautiful ~*~ THANK YOU! Glad you're swimming and hope you're getting some photography therapy in too. How are you feeling?
Chris I am so sorry you have had so much loss and yet you suffer yourself. Yes this time in our lives does grow our maturity in Christ. I hear Him differently as I have drawn so much nearer to Him too. Life gets pretty serious, but He gives us such joy in little things now that we didn't have before. What was once important isn't anymore and new things have become more so when we get to see a bit from His eyes. Bless you for lifting others up to Him.
James is still weak and has night sweats but the high fevers he had for over 10 days have finally ceased - praise the Lord! We are disappointed that his doctor has resigned to call it an autoimmune disease and just give steroids for the fevers. We hope his next bout is a long ways away. We are wondering if (and praying for wisdom) we should move back to the bigger medical centers in Ohio as it is three hours away for real medical experts here. THANK YOU to those who have prayed for James!
I am watching a very pregnant doe who gets her cool drinks right outside my office window from a trough we keep filled. Was hoping I could get her picture for you but she isn't cooperating. Maybe we can get to see her baby soon.
)Blessings on your Sunday,
Ade
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Thank you ladies for your kindness and prayers. Everyone is fighting their own battles, so I appreciate you during my weak moments.
The cardiologist cleared me for surgery Friday finally.
I believe that fear is not from God. I am fighting against satan, knowing he is a liar and accuser. Jesus has overcome and I have the Holy Spirit alive in me.
Lita, my husband and I rented that movie this weekend also!
Cindy 🤗
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Chris, I am sorry for your loss. It is never, never easy losing a friend. I am glad you are growing close to the Lord in all of your trials. Thank you for your prayers as well.
Ade, I am glad to hear James fevers are gone for now. Did you ever get your bone mets test results yet? That would be a huge decision to move and I will certainly pray about that.
Lita, how are you doing? Thanks for the movie tip.
Cindy, I am glad you are cleared for surgery. Praise God for that. Fear is not from God and we all fight that battle. When is your surgery? The date you have under your name says this Sunday but I am not sure that is correct. We will be praying for it whatever the upcoming date is.
Joanne still needs our prayers. I know the disappointment and all the other emotions are mounting for her with this ongoing arm infection that doesn't seem to let go. She is on another course of antibiotics which is not easy on her system.
I am at a crisis stage with my cat and her litter box issues and have been very distraught trying everything I can think of. I actually made the smell a million times worse this weekend when I shampooed the carpeting with the cat enzyme product. She is like my child of 10 years and I would hate to have to put her down. She is seeing the vet on Friday but I have been through this before and it was deemed behavior and not medical. I would appreciate your prayers for peace and wisdom.
Love,
Nancy
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Chris, we grieve w/you.
Nancy, our very first Bulldog used to climb on the couch, give us this look, then squat and pee! She was perfectly potty trained, but she would just do it to show "dominance" as an Alpha dog. We'd crate her, then take her out to do her duty. She was a sweetheart, but she definitely had "issues." Have you contacted an animal behaviorist? The one we consulted years ago said NO COUCH PRIVILEGES whatsoever. So, we didn't let her up on the couch again until she came down with cancer in 2009, and then we watched her like a hawk.
My platelets are too low again for my chemo infusion tomorrow, which is actually a good thing
). I'm looking forward to a week off, and to being able to cook AND eat what I want. When we're on cycles, we have to watch everything and not eat any foods that will aggravate our chemo-related gastrointestinal problems. My marble pastry slab finally arrived from Sur La Table. I'll be baking bread tomorrow.
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Lita, I have read some cat behaviorist articles on this. At one time I thought about a phone consultation but I think that was about another issue many years ago. I don't know if there are any in this area. I know I have heard conflicting things in how to go about things dealing with the litter box so that isn't helpful. I bought a big piece of carpet remnant tonight and see if I can figure something out. For a while she was going right outside her box so I had some leftover carpet from my house and cut some squares and put them in front of her box and she would go on this piece. I need to throw that one out now. The products that are supposed to cut through and break down the urine I am not seeing evidence of yet. I may try the vinegar, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide article that mentioned three phases.
BTW I just bought grill pan that is a Green Pan from Sur La Table. There is a local store here but I bought it online. I have many Green Pans and then when you couldn't find them I did a google search and found this store. This pan was very pricey and I am not thrilled with it unfortunately. I don't like it as well as my original one but this old one is showing it's wear.
Glad you are getting some time off your cycle. I think it is remarkable that you are here a whole year latter when you had gone into hospice and then changed your mind. Enjoy that little reprieve.
Take care. Thanks for you input.
Love,
Nancy
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Nancy, someone gave me a ceramic pan for my wedding 46 years ago. I still have it and I love it, but it has definitely shown a lot of wear. I have looked for a replacement to no avail, until you posted about Green Pan. I will have to look into it. The pan is the best for omelets!
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Me, great granddaughter Valentina and Chucky Cheese yesterday.
I dont post as much as when in active treatment but do read and pray daily for you precious ladies.
Would you please lift up my family today. There are serious financial problems, some involving for closures and unpaid debts. Also for my granddaughter to mature and begin to be the mother my great grand Valentin needs. Meanwhile my daughter and son in law need strength and wisdom as they are raising Val. Stepson and youngest son need to turn to Jesus. All need to surrender to Him. I also need more faith. Love, Jean
Psalms 31:24
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Jean, I will be praying for your precious family. Thank you for specifics as it helps to know how to pray.
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I will check in later. Have a doctor apt today.
Love,
Nancy
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Nancy, your poster this morning is just the perfect one for me right now.
Hello friends, I'm sorry once again to be missing a lot but I have been reading and praying along for your needs. I'm here to ask for your prayers for tomorrow when I have my blood work taken. I'm also scheduled to have a Prolia shot in the stomach but I think I'm going to put that off for awhile. I've been having a lot of issues with my digestion with a lot of gas pains lately and I just haven't felt well. I'm getting anxious about my blood work and hoping the cancer is not growing again. My blood pressure has also been high. I'm just not sure what's going on. Maybe it's all stress related as we've had a lot going on lately. So, if you could say a few prayers that all will be well, I'd be most appreciative. Thank you so much!
Sending love and prayers to all,
Faith ( in the future).
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Jean, praying for you and your family. I can't believe how Valentina has grown. You both look like you are having a great time with Chuckie!
Faith, that scripture is on my refrigerator. A church prayed for me during my treatments (not even my own church) and one of my friends this potholder with this scripture attached on my doorstep. I still have it up there and God many times has me look at that scripture and remind me that it is just as powerful now as it was then. I am sure sorry you are dealing with so much. I know the stress of a remodel no matter how big or small is a lot of stress and that doesn't help all the other stuff we go through. Are you still wearing the heart monitor. I just heard from a friend who used to be on our forum and she held off on the Prolia shot for a year and when she had her next Dexa bone density she thought it had improved. She hasn't seen her doctor yet but I think she believes her situation has improved. That would be great if you could experience that too since you have so many other things going on.
I continue to pray for you and I hope you will have some respite from all of these issues. We all need a vacation from the stress of everything!
Ladies, I would appreciate your prayers. I am just in a very difficult time right now and asking God for wisdom and not sure what to do next with my cat. As most of you know I live alone with my cat and she is like my child. Her litter box issues are at a critical mass stage at this point. She is going to the vet on Friday to rule out any medical factors.
Take care dear sisters. Chris hopefully the Green Pan idea will help you to find a good replacement for you. I have many Green Pans and they are the best.
Love,
Nancy
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Praying for you ladies tonight 🤗
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My heart aches for each of you going through such trials. Please know that though I may not mention each by name (as Nancy so faithfully and amazingly does) that I am praying for you - sometimes in the middle of the night as He leads.
This blessed my heart today and I hope it does yours -
"Unbelief looks at God through circumstances, just as often we see the sun dimmed by clouds or smoke. But faith puts God between itself and its circumstances, and looks at them through Him." - F.B. Meyer STREAMS IN THE DESERT
Ade
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Dear friends, thank you all for your prayers! My blood test results came back all okay. Praise God! I was really worried since I've been feeling so bad lately but I guess my worry was misplaced. Hopefully I can get to the bottom of some of my GI issues without too many unpleasant tests. I'm really grateful for my doctor and the nearby cancer center I go too. He usually always gives me the test results within 24 hours, I never have to wait days like some of the women I read about on the forums. That waiting is so hard. I just have to learn to trust our Dear Lord more and know that all will be well in His own time.
Ade, your quote today also blessed my heart. There's much food for thought there.
I continue to pray for all your needs and thank you again for your prayers.
Love and prayers,
Faith (in the future)
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Faith, that is great news. Are you still wearing the heart monitor? I can relate to the GI issues and sympathize. Finding out the causes can be tricky as I have found. I am sure for me stress plays a major role.
I agree that Ade has given us much food for thought with the F.B Meyer quote.
I spent my afternoon at the DMV today. I am relieved to get that over. Why is it that my photo always ends up looking like a mug shot. LOL
Have a good night dear sisters.
Love,
Nancy
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