Prayers, Blessings & Wishes for Saint

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

    Thinking of you Saint and sending lots of hugs and prayers!!

    Sure hope you were able to make it home for Thanksgiving, even for a little while.

    ((((Saint))))

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

    (copied from the other thread) 

    Just got off the phone with Saint. Less than five minute conversation..... and then a second call of a bit more length.  

    She is in the process of being released from the hospital as we were speaking. Her husband is there packing up her 'stuff' and we were interrupted so that she could have a consult with the specialist releasing her.

    She is NOT going home to a hospice mentality. (edited to put the word not in capitol letters & bold print!!!

    She asked that our prayers now convert to HOPEFUL acceptance. We talked briefly about how hope & acceptance, acceptance & hope are interwoven. Which comes first and what begats the other??? We both agreed that there is always room for hope.  

    She said that her favorite term is one that Maura left on her answering machine: Houdini.

    So she's starting her Houdini chapter.

    Her college son is home till Sunday.

    She remains very weak, but seems to be regaining over the set back she had over the past couple of days. She was unable to go home at all for Thanksgiving, and eating anything was the furthest from her mind yesterday. She was quite sick, but all things seem to be much better today. Various counts & balances.

    She anticipates that being surrounded by her own loving, furry friends will bring delight in the days ahead.

    She's not certain how quickly she can be back here posting, as she's not certain how she could manage that comfortably/with computer in the near future.

    She is grateful to all for the prayers, wishes, healing light & laughter, and strength that have been showered upon her..... and credits this support for her being sustained over this three week hospitalization.

    We laughed once.

    Oh happy day. Oh happy, happy day.

    xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

    I urged her to record her thoughts & feelings about this newest development/going home. If she's unable to write things down I hope that there's some way for her to speak her experience into a tape recorder..... for later reflection.

    She has much to learn and share and teach.  

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

    Thanks for the update Faithie!

    Soooooo sooooooo glad Saint is going home. I'm sure just being in her own bed will make her feel better.

    I'm looking for a miracle. I expect the impossible. I feel the intangible. I see the invisible.

    A Christmas miracle sure would be GRAND about now!

    ((((Saint and Family))))

    ((((Saint's_Sister))))

    ((((Faithie))))

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  • Jayne_in_UK
    Jayne_in_UK Member Posts: 517
    edited November 2009

    That's wonderful news! Thanks for letting us know Faith. Here's to Hope and Saint's Houdini chapter.

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

    As always, thank you Faith.

    Saint, I like that wording, 'hopeful acceptance'.  Yes, that is something to strive for.  For us all to strive for.  You are dearly loved and prayed for.

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited November 2009

    There's no place like home.

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited November 2009

    Pat, see last post - our movie!!!  Saw it the other night again ... and got to see the part where Dorothy told Scarecrow that she'd miss him most of all ... made me smile soooo much.  Coonie, I love your phrasing - I feel the intangible I see the invisible.  We all see you getting through this dear Saint

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

    Good morning, Houdini.

    I wonder how you're acclimating back to homebase?? I know all of your fur babies were ecstatic to have you back at the helm.

    Sending you encouragement for this day.

    Today's our turkey day. First time that we could get everyone together. I have baked the pies, but now it's time to get the rest of the act together.

    I declare today post-turkey gratitude day.

    Sending plenty of

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

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

    Good morning Saint!!

    Sure hope you're at home with your furbabies and your own bed!

    Sending lots of hugs and prayers for better days ahead.

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  • shiny
    shiny Member Posts: 892
    edited November 2009

    Saint, more prayers for you and your family that you should feel more rested and recovered from this latest trial every day and that the comforts of home, and those near to you bring you such  deserved peace and rest and ..good good things and all good feelings blomming again.

    Wishing you lots of all that warms and comfort you.

    Shiny 

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

    Dear Saint--

    Many thoughts and prayers have been sent up for you today. Hope you're gaining strength.

    Not having strength is for the BIRDS!!! I'm still looking for a miraclel

     

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

    God be with You Saint, You are so special

    to alot of us. I hope I can stay as strong as

    You have been. Alot of hugs and prayers

    coming your way.

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

    ((((Saint))))

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  • Indomitable1
    Indomitable1 Member Posts: 253
    edited November 2009

    ((((((Saint and Family)))))) & God's continued blessings and miracles!

    (((((Faith)))))

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

    (copied from the other thread)

    It's exceeding easy to be a friend to a person like Saint.

    She flings wide her doors & her heart to ALL in need.

    She shares her perspective of faith and gratitude from the vantage point of an individual who has endured much and still relishes the little graces extended by the new day at hand.

    She's a good listener.

    She's an easy-laugher.

    She's an amazing cook.

    She shops & talks simultaneously.

    She's a good story-teller.

    She is realistic, yet tempers that acceptance with hope.

    She's a good teacher.

    She is widely read.

    I can't remember if I told you about the time that we'd spent about 6 or 7 hours at the Chicago Art Institute appreciating every display. Well, I'm sure I've mentioned that..... but did I remember to tell you about her final tribute?

    There was a young security officer that we must have passed a dozen times in the course of the day. He would tell us about little-known treasures to be certain to locate. He gave us all sorts of behind-the-scenes insight in our brief encounters.

    The museum was ready to close, Pat had been on her feet since before dawn, and she insisted on tracking down the official-form to report employee praise. She wrote several paragraphs about our young security docent who had been so kind. She made certain that his supervisors knew that he'd made our visit extra special.

    It's easy to be a friend to Saint, because she makes me a better person in the process.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited November 2009

    Faith thank you once again for such an uplifting update!.......

    Sister Houdini, how fare you this fine morn?......I am tickled PINK to know you are home now!......I will do as you wish and pray for HOPEFUL acceptance........What will be will be, n'es pas?........So sorry you didn't make it home for Thanksgiving,........But we are all thankful you are still with us........Hope you are resting comfortably in your own bed....

    Mo, THANK YOU.....For all your updates also........

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited November 2009
    Saint as always you are in my thoughts and prayers and heart. So delighted to hear things are getting progressing in the right direction and you are on your way back to better health!  Watch out Wonder Woman Wink
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  • celia088
    celia088 Member Posts: 2,570
    edited November 2009

    Saint, sending you positive thoughts for more energy, strength, healing, and happiness.

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  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited November 2009

    from jenni and michael !!!!!!!!! 

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  • hollyann
    hollyann Member Posts: 2,992
    edited November 2009

    Saint, wishing you a restful night's sleep in the comfort of your own bed.......Sleep well, my friend, sleep well.....

    Strength and courage......

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited November 2009
    I was among the blessed earlier .. had a phone call with Saint.  I can't begin to say how uplifting it was for me, and hopefully for her too!!  She sounded great.  I don't know about treatment or prognosis, I just know that I had a great conversation with a good friend and it made my day in a way I can't even describe.  Miracles girls ... miracles.  She believes, I believe and why not? 
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  • LMDuncan
    LMDuncan Member Posts: 715
    edited November 2009

    gentle hugs for Saint AKA houdini

    Lori

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited November 2009

    ((((((((Saint))))))))

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

    Gentle hugs Saint.  I'm glad you are home.

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

    Saint..... I'm so delighted that you and Marlegal had a chance to burn up the phone wires. I know you've been trying to connect.

    Today's Monday. Maybe it will be my turn. LOL.

    I'll be in the car for about 6 hours, so that gives us a pretty good window of opportunity.

    Heading north today. To Michigan.

    It's a quick hop.

    Will be sending you prayers the old fashioned way.

    xx00xx00xx00xx

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

    Strength and courage.

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  • saint
    saint Member Posts: 1,877
    edited November 2009

    I feel like Tom Sawyer after attending his own funeral!!! LOL!!!!!   Miracles!!

    I am not the miracle tho-----YOU & all the ppl who pray are the only plausible explanation for this odd turn of events. As you may or may not remember -I had been sick with one flu after another for 6 weeks b4 my hospital admit. In the depth of despair & feeling so sick I cried & asked God where He was.....where was a sign.....could I feel His presence....could I get just a little break....??? Well look at this break---home to heal slowly--but NOT to engage Hospice yet! ONLY one explanation & for that I thank you all.....there MUST be stuff for me to do yet---right now it's a nap!

    HUGS--hope to find my way back here regualarly soon---be well & stay strong 

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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited November 2009

    Happy dreams Saint.  Be good to yourself.  You deserve it.

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited November 2009
    It's so lovely to 'see' you Saint.  Gentle hugs. 
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  • Alaina
    Alaina Member Posts: 461
    edited November 2009

    It's a testament to the goodness of God and His Greatness to see you posting Saint!  You are a true inspiration!  I will pray with and for you as He continues to be glorified in your living witness and testimony!  God Bless You & Yours!

    Alaina

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

    Saint, take it easy and heal!!! So glad you are home!You are our miracle and our inspiration!! My prayers are always with you.

    hugs and prayers!!

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