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My Mom is very sick-Could use good thoughts

15 years ago

and I'm not above asking for prayers!

She is in remission from ovarian cancer(about a year). But she hasn't been feeling well and losing weight, not able to eat and having trouble speaking.

She had a stroke Christmas 2007 and a small stroke January 2008. We thought all her signs were from the stroke but they did an MRI from her neck up and her cancer has metatasized to her brain.

She has a very good attitude and demeanor. She is 65. They will do a PET scan today to make sure the cancer is not anywhere else.

Please think good thoughts and prayers for my Mom today.

~~P.S. It's amazing how nothing drastic has even happened, yet two members of my family have already gotten into a heated discussion about who would get the "family bible".Shame shame......

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grammahony
15 years ago
You've got them nan. Big time prayers and good thoughts for your Mom. They could always pass the family Bible back and forth. Maybe they should try reading it too.
Leslie
FlamingO in AR
15 years ago
Oh, Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear that your mom isn't doing too well. I hope they find out something and get right on a treatment plan. It's very worrisome when our moms aren't well.

And as for family, well, sheesh. I hope it's just the stress talking and that they straighten up soon.

Good luck to Mom and you and the rest of the family, Nancy.
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okwriter
15 years ago
I'm so sorry about your mom, and I will pray for her (and you, too!).
I'm also sorry about the family situation. That's so sad...
lydia1959
15 years ago
Sending good thoughts Nan. I hope the PET scan goes well, a friend of mine just had one and they are excellent for picking up even the tiniest thing.
mrsmarv
15 years ago
My prayers and healing thoughts are being sent to you and your family.
Nora
Kathy_TX
15 years ago
My good thoughts for your mom, and the whole family. It's so hard to see our Mother not feeling well.
phyllis__mn
15 years ago
Comforting and positive thoughts going out to your mom, and to you, as well.

Phyllis
jampack
15 years ago
Nan, prayers going for your Mother and all your family.
Jan
ont_gal
15 years ago
((((NAN))))))
ruthieg__tx
15 years ago
Big Prayers coming for your mom and your family.
evatx
15 years ago
I'll certainly send up prayers for your mom - she's so young!! (((Nan and Mom)))
heather_on
15 years ago
Adding my special wishes thoughts and prayers for your Mom and your whole family.
des_arc_ya_ya
15 years ago
Read everybody's posts and put my name on it. ((Nan and family))
Kathsgrdn
15 years ago
Will say a prayer for your mom and your family. It's amazing what people will fight over. The ex's siblings fought over stupid things that their father left behind, he lived in a very old, run down dirty trailer and had basically nothing but old junk. They still managed to fight and demand things that belonged to him and his new wife. I hope your family doesn't go that route, especially since your mom isn't even gone yet. Geez.

(((Nan and mom)))
country_bumpkin_al
15 years ago
Have I ever mentioned how much I hate cancer. If hate would cure it..I have the cure! Your Mom (and you) have my Prayers!

Sounds like a couple of your family members would do well to sit down and READ that Bible!
donna_oh
15 years ago
Prayers for your Mom!

Donna (^_^)
dotmom
15 years ago
Prayers and good thoughts coming your and your Mpms way. I wonder why, sometimes in times of trouble it seems to bring out the worst in some people. Hope it can all be resolved. Dottie
Linda Wayman
15 years ago
Will say a prayer for your mom and your family. ((((Nan))))

Linda
alisande
15 years ago
So sorry to hear you're all going through this. Your mom is young. Sending good thoughts to both of you.
lynne_melb
15 years ago
Sending good thoughts for you mom and your entire family.
ritamay91710
15 years ago
Sending healing thoughts and prayers for your Mom. We're going thru some health things with my mom right now, too. It's hard.
I don't get why family has to be so difficult some times.
Sad.
joyfulguy
15 years ago
Good thoughts and prayers going your way, Nancy.

May God's grace fill the heart of each person in your family and the measure of healing that may be possible for your Mom fill her body, mind and spirit.

(((((Mom, Nancy and family))))).

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Cherryfizz
15 years ago
Thinking good thoughts for your Mom and hugs for you.

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