Wishes for Slonedeb

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

    Slonedeb. I am moved to tears on your behalf as I sit here reading the amazing words written in the posts above by your sisters in this journey.

    I know you must be warmed by the pouring out of faith-filled people, on behalf of your story -- your journey. You have taught us so much about weathering the storms.

    We are so concerned for this portion of your story. Know that we want the very best for you. I'd love for heaven to be patient in opening it's doors to you, because I think you have more that you could teach. But when you're ready...... fly straight to heaven to be greeted by your loving family and our dear angel BC sisters.

    Rest easily, for we will watch over you with our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you strength and rest. Good and proud servant, you have served well. Rest easily, now.

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  • cp418
    cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
    edited March 2009

    Dear Deb - sending you prayers, peace and comfort. Hugs Joann

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  • susiered
    susiered Member Posts: 256
    edited March 2009

    I am new to this thread and do not know slonedeb, but I am very moved. My heart and prayers go out to her and her family. She is facing what we all fear and the way it looks...facing it with much dignaty. I pray that God will be with her and give her strength to endure what is ahead.

    I am also so touched by the support all of you sweet ladies are giving her and her family. God bless you all!

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

    Welcome to all new SloneRangers.

    If you ever doubt the ability of circle of woman to support one another, just go back thru a couple of pages of this thread.

    Slonedeb has been up and down, back and forth, in and out of the hospital and all the while supported by her Rangers -- and all the while sharing her faith with us, in her fears she has expressed conviction and trust.

    It is a very moving thread susie and we are very grateful that you've enlarged our circle.

    Tonight I wish for comfort for your whole family Slonedeb. I wish you trust and calm.

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  • TenderIsOurMight
    TenderIsOurMight Member Posts: 4,493
    edited March 2009

    May Deb feel the warmth and love all offer her here and at home. May she understand her faith has been strong throughout and her dignity in illness always present. May she let us carry her water to quench any anxiety or fear, to nourish her faith in the Almighty, to be not afraid. 

    Our circle feels the presence of your night-dreams, Deb. May you feel our support, our buoying of you and yours. We're here with you now, merging our dreams with your dreams to result in one, together forever, through jointness, we have won.

    Tender 

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  • Daffodil
    Daffodil Member Posts: 829
    edited March 2009

    DEAREST DEB AND THE SLONE RANGERS, YOU ARE OFTEN IN MY THOUGHTS AND ALWAYS IN MY HEART.

    ~~~BLESSINGS~~~

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited March 2009

    Good morning thoughts and prayers Slonedeb.  I hope you can see signs of spring in Kentucky.

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  • TenderIsOurMight
    TenderIsOurMight Member Posts: 4,493
    edited March 2009

    Well I must not have put enough tinder on the fire last night, Deb, as I didn't sleep a deep sleep. So I'll attend to it now, and rest my soul some. 

    It's a beautiful day here with birds singing, blue sky, and sun. I picked an individual small flower pedal from my side garden, a ...goodness can't recall the name, but they are one of the most beautifully odorous spring flowers in purples and whites , etc. I even loved them as a kid. So it's here with me and I just take a breath of it now and then to smile and reflect. I am sending some of it's loveliness to you right now.

    Sunday prayers deb for you and kbug and all our warriors here.
     
    Tender 
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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited March 2009

    Slonedeb. I went on a walk after going to church this morning and I just kept repeating a refrain of one of the hymns that was sung:

    "Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be His Holy Name.

    Blessed be the name of the Lord."

    This is contemporary service with drumset and guitars. It was so uplifting. I kept thinking of you listening to your favorite artists. I hope that you are lifted up by music today.

    Rest well. Rest easily. Rest deeply.

    We will keep watch over your resting. We will continue to hold you up in prayer.

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  • TheShopMama
    TheShopMama Member Posts: 577
    edited March 2009

    Hello my friends.  I just got off the phone with slonedeb.  She just got back home from yet another hospital stay for pneumonia.  She says the pneumonia is getting better, but she is struggling to breathe and she says they are not keeping her pain under control.  She is so very weak.  She asked about all of you and I told her we are all doing pretty good other than being worried about her.  She said there is nothing we can do for her but pray and I assured her we were already praying.  She is riding her storm......

    Pam

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited March 2009

    Pam, thank you once again for keeping us up to date.  I am so glad she was able to talk to you.......and so sorry about how she is. 

    Slonedeb........gentle hugs.  We are all praying...........

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited March 2009

    May God bless you tonight Slonedeb....may you rest peacefully. I have followed your journey and want to thank you for your strength and courage. Kentucky sure must raise up some mighty strong women :)  (((((((((((((((((gentle hugs)))))))))))

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

    Slonedeb, your Pammy and Kbug, your Tender and all the rest of your Rangers are gathering round in continual prayer on your behalf.

    I hope that you are comforted by the prayers and realize what a wonderful group of women have pulled up close around you.

    I know that wholeness awaits.

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  • kbugmom
    kbugmom Member Posts: 15,189
    edited March 2009

    Deb I think and pray for you often. I am amazed by your riding the storm. You are a encourager to us all. I am sorry you are in pain and struggling to breath. I don't understand why they don't have you on oxygen. It has helped me alot. Deb know you are greatly loved and missed here. God bless you.

    Susan

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  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 43,890
    edited March 2009

    Dear Lord, Help Our dear friend Slonedeb, Fill her with your hope and faith.

    Bring her peace,  and encouraging people around her to help her on those

    hard days. For You Lord are her Great Physician, That You will guide all the

    Dr's and medical staff to work with You to help her. I Your name the Great Physician

    Jesus Christ. AMEN

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited March 2009

    Good morning Slonedeb.  It's going to be another sunny day.  I will think of you as I'm outside soaking up the warmth and strength of the sun.

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  • Daffodil
    Daffodil Member Posts: 829
    edited March 2009
    ~~Let's breathe for our Deb from Kentucky~~ 

    While prayer is a profound mystery and often feels like hard work, I'd like to suggest that our prayer lives can be enriched (and unburdened) by comparing it to breathing. In fact, this analogy has been suggested for centuries by our brothers in the Greek and Russian Orthodox churches in a prayer exercise known simply as "Breath Prayer." It derives this name because the words for breath and Spirit are very similar in the biblical languages.

    "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."

    The thought behind the so-called "Jesus Prayer" is that as one recites this prayer, the very depth of our being is penetrated and authentic Christ-like transformation takes place. Here are a few practical suggestions that some have found helpful in easing into this type of prayer.

    • Begin by asking for help from the Holy Spirit, remembering that it is only by the work of the Spirit that we can proclaim, "Jesus is Lord."
    • Next, become aware of your breathing for several deep breaths in and out. You might want to quietly give thanks to God for the breath of life, even though you are mostly unaware of this life-giving gift.
    • Silently say  the first part of the prayer as you breathe in: "Lord Jesus Christ."
    • Do this several times, imagining that you are breathing in the love, joy, and peace of the Lord Jesus.
    • After this, become aware of your breathing out and as you do so, silently say, "Have mercy on me." Imagine all the impurities, fears, sins that you are putting in the way of God's holy presence.
    • For those who are visually oriented, some suggest that this type of prayer can be enhanced by gazing at a picture of Christ like the one to the right - a recreation based upon the shroud of Turin image.

    The great thing about Breath Prayer is that you can do it anywhere, anytime, and in any posture. As we practice this important exercise, not only will our hearts be refreshed and our spiritual eyes opened, we may find that Paul's admonition to "pray at all times in the Spirit" is not impossible but rather a life-giving joy!

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  • TenderIsOurMight
    TenderIsOurMight Member Posts: 4,493
    edited March 2009

    Thank you ShopMama for updating us about dear Deb.

    So sorry to read she is having trouble breathing, as I know it's the one difficulty she feared as she saw her mom suffer with it. I hope her oncologist is aware of this and working to maximize any therapy which may make her breathing and her sense of shortness of breath less. Glad to hear the pneumonia is improving. I'm sure she's very tired between the infection and the labor of breathing.

    I hope when Deb is awake she is clear thinking and can enjoy her DH and others present. I'm glad she asked about us, and very happy you related we have a prayer group for her, and a small fire burning day and night to warm her with our thoughts. 

    Praying for you Deb and with Daffodil's help, trying a Breath Prayer which is new to me. Thanks.

    Tender 

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  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited March 2009

    Thank you Pam for speaking to Deb for us.

    Thanks to you,Daffodil, I will keep this prayer forever.

    Slonedeb, I am asking our Blessed Mother to sit with you today and pray with you, even tho you can't hear or see her. Our Blessed Lady never refuses anyone, so I know she is sitting with you.

    I am glad your pneumonia is improving. Love ya Deb!!

    Hugs and prayers,

    Candie

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

    Daffodil, what a helpful post. Thank you.

    Slonedeb, we are indeed all circled around. Holding you up with our prayers and our good wishes. Know that we are here to help and offer you peace.

    We gather each day to hold your hand...... reaching out in gratitude for the remarkable witness you have given us.

    Praying that your pnemonia continues to lessen, allowing for some increased ease in your breathing. We are here for you.

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    ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((SloneDeb)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 43,890
    edited March 2009

    Dear Slonedeb, I am sending prays your way, May you have peace and comfort,

    There is so many prayer and love coming your way. God loves you and so do I.

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited March 2009

    Hugs Slonedeb.  I hope today is peaceful for you.

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  • TenderIsOurMight
    TenderIsOurMight Member Posts: 4,493
    edited March 2009

    Thinking often about you Deb. May your breaths come easier and your day be peaceful.

    ((Hugs))

    Tender 

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  • kbugmom
    kbugmom Member Posts: 15,189
    edited March 2009
    Deb I pray you are a having a pain free day.  I pray that your breathing has improved. Waiting to hear from you. All us Sloane Rangers always come here first when we sign on. We are always wanting to stay updated on you. Prayer warriors here always praying. God is good.  You are one awesome storm rider. So keep riding. God bless and WE all love you.....
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  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 2,808
    edited March 2009

    (((MountainSis)))

    I Love You....

    Puppy

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  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited March 2009

    Deb,

    I said the Rosary for you this morning. Our Blessed Lady is keeping watch over you. May you have a peaceful day.

    Hugs and prayers,

    Candie

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

    Slonedeb.

    Prayers for you.

    Prayers for your dear husband.

    Prayers for your children.

    Prayers for your grand-children.

    Prayers for all of the SloneRangers, who stand at your side.

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  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 43,890
    edited March 2009

      May God help you,  His peace and hold you with comfort

    and love threw this night. God loves you and so do I. Hugs, Debbie

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  • kbugmom
    kbugmom Member Posts: 15,189
    edited March 2009

    Deb feel Gods love and all us Sloane Rangers love for you.

    susan

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  • Daffodil
    Daffodil Member Posts: 829
    edited March 2009

    Dearest Deb and the Slone Rangers:

    It is so cold here in the Southeast, we still need coats. S'mores all around, with lots of dark chocolate, lots of hugs, and lots of prayers going up with the campfire smoke.......

    ~~~Blessings~~Daffodil

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