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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited September 2011
    Barb will keep you in prayer. 
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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited September 2011
    (((♥Barbe♥)))
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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited September 2011

    Barbe & Padiddle-prayers going up for good results from all scans & surgeries!

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  • 2Hands4me
    2Hands4me Member Posts: 484
    edited September 2011

    God is Able, and He is in control! This really is SO, SO true! Hugs and prayers for all!

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited September 2011

    Hi Ladies!

     My prayers are going up for all that need it... (((Lynniea))), (((Barbe))), (((3jays))), and (((Jean)))!

    Barbe ~ Love that Stephen Covey quote!

    Hugs to all!

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited September 2011

    thanks ladies for the prayer

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited September 2011

    thank you ladies, for the prayer. id feel totally isolated from the fellowship without you glas...

      Pdidle; i would have had to have it taken out, if possible, also. Barbe: sorry they found some weird nodes.. i'll be praying for all {{{{{lyneeia, Padidle, Barbe..et all}}}}}}3jays

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    Okay, now that I can breathe I can thank everyone for the prayers and add the next piece of news. My DH has a tumour on the outside of his kidney. He missed his first CT scan cause he forgot, but got one last week. The results? Nodule on kideny, 2 areas on spine of concern (he had spinal surgery for a tumour 20 years ago) AND a nodule in his LUNG. He is now awaiting MRIs. He'll find out today when they are. Can you say that maybe God is over-estimating how much I can handle?

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  • Padiddle
    Padiddle Member Posts: 853
    edited September 2011

    Barbe:  How much is enough?  I will keep praying for you and your husband as you both go through these tests.  After my initial treatment when my hair was just starting to grow back, I learned my son had cancer.  I couldn't imagine that I could get through anything more.  He was only 14 years old and due to start his first year of high school.  I couldn't stop crying.  I didn't understand.  How could this be?  How much more can I go through?  His treatments were brutal.  I remember thinking exactly what you posted.  How much more can I possibly go through?  I have no great words of wisdom, but I do know God loves you and your husband and He will give you strength to get through this.  Hugs, thoughts, prayers.  Jean

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    Thank you Jean, it's very fortunate that my DH and I have incredibly warped senses of humour and appreciate the timing of all this. We're just wondering who is going to take care of us if we both have to get chemo at the same time!

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited September 2011

    Oh Lord ((hugs and many many prayers)) For you and your DH Barbe

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  • 3jaysmom
    3jaysmom Member Posts: 4,266
    edited September 2011

    barbe: i also think my God has a sense of humor, i have a warped one, also. you're both in my prayers.. Mur and i talk about you guys all the time..

       hope all is going well with everyone else. i've stopped all the bio identicals, 1st; they made me sick; also not good, bc cancer was estrogen positive.......3jays

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited September 2011

    Barbe ~ you and DH are in my prayers! I remember years ago a friend going through a really rough time. It seemed like she was getting 'hit' with one thing after another. I remember her saying to me that she knows the Bible says we won't get more than we can handle, but she said "I keep saying God it's me Sally, are you sure you have the right file?" When I am struggling I always think of that and it makes me smile. I don't mean to undermine what you are going through and please know you have my heart felt prayers! ((((hugs))))

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited September 2011

    kcl, that was cute! My DH and I sometimes look up and say, "That was your best shot? Really???" Now we don't tempt fate....!

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited September 2011
    (((((Barbe))))) praying for you and your husband, I am not so sure about that biblical saying of God doesn't give us more than we can handle! Maybe not God but life might...
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  • Padiddle
    Padiddle Member Posts: 853
    edited September 2011

    I looked for the verse that says God doesn't give us more than we can handle.  That painted a picture of a God that dispenses pain and suffering.  "I have cancer, but God doesn't give me more than I can handle."  That bothered me.  Anyway, I could find no verse in the bible like that.  Does anyone know where that verse is?  Jean

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited September 2011

    Og & Padiddle ~ You are right I have looked for it and don't find it! I am very sorry if I have mislead anyone, that is not my intention.  I must say, it is a saying I have heard bandied around over the years and one I will no longer perpetuate. I found this blog that explains it fairly well

    http://www.bloggingtheologically.com/2009/07/20/everyday-theology-god-wont-give-you-more-than-you-can-handle/

    Anyway, I apologize again if I have mislead anyone and Jean I really don't want to cause you any misgivings or grief... EmbarassedCry

    Hugs to all!

    Edited to add:

    This scripture really helped me through my dx and surgeries:

    Deuteronomy 31:8  Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    The scripture verse that has been referred to has taken on a life of it's own.

    The actual verse is


    1 Corinthians 10:13

    American Standard Version (ASV)

    13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

    It is about temptation, not about earthly trials.  

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    I used to lean on the "will not give you more than you can handle" until I really paid attention to the verse.  Then I realized that even though I misinterpreted it, it gave me peace and trust in Him.  Faith.  Isn't that sort of the basis of faith?  Trusting what we cannot see, or even read?

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    Please don't take my comments above  as being arrogant.  Some of it is trying to convince myself right now.  I had another blow yesterday and I am feeling extremely discouraged.  I have been praying that God will show me a sign, I hope to see it soon.  May my heart be open to  His will, that I might know it when He presents it.

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  • Padiddle
    Padiddle Member Posts: 853
    edited September 2011

    kc165:  No need to apologize, but thank you.  I didn't want anyone to think that God dispenses pain and suffering to his children.  What kind of father would do that?  I read the blog you posted and then read the scripture 2 Cor 1:3-11.  What stuck out for me was that the trial and tribulation that was happening to Paul, made him rely on God who raises the dead.  Paul also mentions to the Corinthians "as you help us by your prayers."  Oh the power of prayer!  I love the Deuteronomy 31:8 scripture you mentioned.  Indeed, God is faithful! 

    So, I learned that there is no such scripture that says God doesn't give us more than we can handle.  I learned that trials and tribulation can help us to rely on God.  Prayer is helpful!

    It's all good kc165! 

    God Bless you!  Jean

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  • Padiddle
    Padiddle Member Posts: 853
    edited September 2011

    Meece:  I would not think your comments were arrogant.  I see that we are leaning toward God and learning the scriptures as we are suppose to.  In the 2 Cor 1:8-11 scripture that was just discussed.  Paul talks about how prayer from the Corinthians helped him in his trial and tribulations.  Whatever has discouraged you, I will lift you in prayer.  We have a father of compassion.  Praying for God's will to be made known to you.  {{{{hugs}}}}  Jean 

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited September 2011

    Thank you so much, Jean.  I am just trying to hold it together so I can head to work, and your encouragement brought tears to my eyes.  Good tears.  Ones that reflect a genuine caring heart. yours.

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited September 2011

    Meece ~ Praying for you too! May God encourage and strengthen you today! ((((Meece))))

    Jean ~ Thank you! Bless you too Smile

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited September 2011

    Hi Ladies I feel like you all.  We need to hang on to what we believe.  If it was not for God where would I be.  It is much easier to go through thing with him than not at all.  God has been my strength through this trail.  I am now cancer free and I thank the Lord for this.  Will be praying for you both.  Hope everyone has  a nice weekend.

     

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited September 2011

    No need to apologize, I always thought it was in the bible also! I know I have heard it frequently throughout my life :)  I am preparing to go to NY (Sloan) for my MRI&Mamo and Dr's appt. If I can finally get a clear MRI then I can move to yearly, which would give me a chance to plan for a DIEP, but I keep getting Birad 4 readings. I am always a little stressed before tests, but yesterday I found out that my husband has been having an affair and I really need your thoughts and prayers to walk through this, I am shocked and heartbroken so going back to my home in NY next week is going to be rough. Just to clarify I just moved back to my home town and my husband was going to join me in a year as soon as his youngest graduates. We had I thought worked this all out, gee I guess that was why he encouraged me to come home. Well thanks for listening and I will keep you all in my prayers too.

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  • Hindsfeet
    Hindsfeet Member Posts: 2,456
    edited September 2011

    OG56,,,I am so sorry. It's horrible to hear that your husband is having an affair. Of all times, and now more than ever you need him. There are times when I've had to walk alone, and in those times Jesus carried me as well said in the footstep poem. I'm praying for you. ((((hugs))))

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  • pmiller1
    pmiller1 Member Posts: 5
    edited September 2011

    THANK YOU JESUS

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  • zumbagirl
    zumbagirl Member Posts: 308
    edited September 2011

    padiddle,

    I can't imagine one of my children coming down with cancer. What was his outcome? I am so sorry this happened to both of you. It would be so heart breaking Cry

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  • kcl65
    kcl65 Member Posts: 1,156
    edited September 2011

    (((((((OG56))))))) I am so sorry! How devastating and painful for you... you are in my prayers and thoughts!

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