Need some prayers, please...(long)

13 years ago

It seems like there's a black cloud hanging round.

Chrissy, the daughter of one of my dearest friends is not doing well. A couple of years ago she found out she had breast cancer. She went thru the usual treatments as well as a few alternatives and she beat it. Or so it seemed. Fast forward a year.

It came back and with a vengeance. Recently it was discovered in her bones, so she began another round of radiation and chemo. All checked out pretty good in the battery of scans she had 3 weeks ago. But the past few days she began experiencing a lot of pain. Yesterday she had a PET scan and they found that the cancer is now in her legs, her back and her neck. Her bones are so weak from all of the chemo that they won't let her walk for fear of breaking her legs.

She went into the hospital last night. This evening we attended a benefit for her. Unfortunately she was unable to attend. I have never seen so many people in one place before in my life!

I am not sure that prayers will keep her with us longer, but I am hoping her remaining days will be peaceful and comfortable.

She is 37 years old and has two sons, ages 14 and 4 years.

My heart is breaking for all of them.

Another good friend just lost her brother (age 54) to cancer in February. About 3 weeks ago her mom found out she has esophageal cancer. They are doing what they can but at her age (I think about 78 or so) there is only so much she can tolerate.

If any of you have a minute to send some healing and strength to Chrissy and Loyce, I know it would make a world of difference.

Thanks, I appreciate every one of you.

Linda

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mustangs81
13 years ago
Linda, This is so heartbreaking. I can't imagine the pain--physical and emotional. Bless you for reaching out on her behalf.

Prayers on the way.

Cathy
dedtired
13 years ago
Linda, I am thinking of Chrissy and Loyce. I am so sorry for the ordeal they must endure and hope their days can be comfortable and filled with love.

I do not understand why so many young women are getting breast cancer now. There must be a reason.

I was at my library plant sale yesterday and saw an old friend. I was stunned because she is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and has lost her hair and eyebrows. I hope and pray she will pull through, but that form of cancer is so deadly. My sister died of it at age 51.

Just one more reason to enjoy every single day and be grateful for for what we have.
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sally2_gw
13 years ago
I'm so sorry this is happening. Your friends will have my prayers.

I usually try not to be crude, but considering I just went to my friend's funeral, who died of cancer, I'm going to say this anyway. CANCER SUX!

Sally
KatieC
13 years ago
My heart goes out to Chrissy and Loyce and their families. I wish them all peace and comfort.

Well said, Sally.
annie1992
13 years ago
I agree Sally. So many of my friends and family have experienced cancer, including many of my friends here. It does indeed suck. (sigh)

Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with Chrissy and Loyce and their friends and family for strength and healing and extra thoughts that their days be filled with peace and comfort.

Annie
jude31
13 years ago
Linda, my thoughts and prayers go ou to Chrissy and Loyce as well. God bless.

jude
compumom
13 years ago
Oh Linda what a tragic situation. I am sending strength and comfort to Chrissy and Loyce to endure what lies ahead. Each day is a gift however I hope her pain can be eased.
doucanoe
Original Author
13 years ago
Thank you.

Update on Chrissy. She should get out of the hospital today, but before they'll release her she needs to decide if she wants to go thru another round of chemo and radiation or if she wants to just let the cancer take it's course. Either way the outcome is the same. I suppose the treatment may buy her a month or two.

A 37 year old should not have to make this kind of decision!

Yes, Sally, it certainly does suck.

Linda
arabellamiller
13 years ago
My heart is breaking for your friend Chrissy and her family. What an awful, awful thing for them all to go through.

My thoughts and prayers are with both Chrissy and Loyce.

AM
sally2_gw
13 years ago
What a difficult decision for her to make. I will keep thinking of her and her family.

Sally
artsyshell
13 years ago
So sad. Will keep all of you in my thoughts.
lsr2002
13 years ago
Linda, my heart goes out to Chrissy, Loyce and to you for being such a caring friend. All of you, as well as the Dr.s and nurses and others who care for them will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sending out positive thoughts of peace and healing,

Lee
doucanoe
Original Author
13 years ago
I thank you all for your prayers and healing thoughts.

Chrissy passed away last night around 9:30. She was a beautiful, vibrant, & loving mom, daughter and friend. She will be missed.

Linda
pkramer60
13 years ago
Linda, I am so sorry to read this. My sympathies to her family and to you.

Peppi
dedtired
13 years ago
Oh Linda, how very sad. I am so sorry. She was far too young to leave. I'm thinking of her family and of you.
trixietx
13 years ago
How very sad! Prayers for her children, family and you! Cancer is awful! I had a BIL in his 50's pass away a few years ago and he had a horrible struggle! Makes me sad,
jude31
13 years ago
Liinda, I am so sorry to hear of Chrissy's passing. As stated she was far too young but as I have learned, cancer has no favorites. My heart goes out to her family and you. God bless.
annie1992
13 years ago
Oh dear, Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about Chrissy. AS Jude said, cancer doesn't play favorites.

Lots of hugs to you and prayers and wishes to Chrissy's family and friends, I'm sending all the strong thoughts I can for everyone, especially her children. And you, of course.

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compumom
13 years ago
Oh how sad! Sending my thoughts, wishes and prayers to all.
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