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It's been awhile.... good thoughts needed.

15 years ago

I've been absent lately... I'm working a lot and we've had some stuff going on. My mom is going for surgery tomorrow and I was wondering if you guys could keep her in your thoughts. She has a precancerous tumor on her pancreas and she's unable to absorb fat or fiber so in the past few months, she's lost quite a lot of weight. She's tiny anyway, so now she weighs about 85 pounds and she's about to undergo major surgery. I'm terrified to be honest... I'm not sure if she's going to be strong enough to pull through, she's very weak. I know I haven't been present for the last couple of months, but if you have any good thoughts to spare, could you send them up for my mom. She's my best friend and I still need her around. Thanks.

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gadgets
15 years ago
Absent or present, you're still very much a part of the KT. My prayers are going up as I type for your mom's speedy recovery. Also to strengthen you to do what you have to do. Keep us updated.

Shirley
ronm80
15 years ago
I will be praying for your mom.
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mimi_boo
15 years ago
Prayers are on their way! I know how special moms are...

Barbara
ritamay91710
15 years ago
Of course...prayers are on the way. So hard to see our parents go thru all the rotten stuff that comes with getting old.
donna37
15 years ago
Sending healing thoughts.
Kathsgrdn
15 years ago
Prayers for your mom. I hope the surgery is a success and she'll well.
mrsmarv
15 years ago
My prayers and healing thoughts go to your mom and you. I hope everything goes well and she's on her way to a speedy recovery.

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jaybird
15 years ago
Blessings to you all Erin...and Texas sized hugs! I will keep your Mom in my prayers.
minivanmom
15 years ago
Sending good thoughts your family's way.

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judy_jay
15 years ago
Add my prayers & thoughts for your mom.
alisande
15 years ago
Of course. I'm sending them now.
ruthieg__tx
15 years ago
From me too...hope she recovers quickly.
phyllis__mn
15 years ago
Caring, healing thoughts going out to your mother.
sjerin
15 years ago
My friend's mother had that exact surgery about five or six months ago. She too is very tiny. The surgery went well but it took awhile for the connection from the pancreas to the intestine to heal, with the doctors needing to widen the drain tube at one point as the draining wasn't going well. Just a thought to keep in the back of your mind. After staying almost six weeks in the hospital, she was released and is just fine now. We'll think positive thoughts for you and say a prayer!
Cherryfizz
15 years ago
Erin, thinking good thoughts for your Mom and hugs for you.

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deemarie5500
15 years ago
Prayers and best wishes to you, your mom, and the entire family.

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flowerpotmama
15 years ago
(((Erin))) I will be thinking of you. Moms are special.

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gazania_gw
15 years ago
Erin, sending you and Mom all my good thoughts today. By now the surgery is over. I sincerely hope all has gone even better than expected and Mom will be out of the hospital very soon.
FlamingO in AR
15 years ago
Good luck to your Mom, Pidget! I hope the surgery goes really well and that she's soon on the road to recovery.

We miss you here, but I know that you have tons of things on your plate. Take care and let us know how Mom does, OK?

(((((Erin and Mom and the whole family)))))
clubm
15 years ago
Hope surgery goes well. Sending good thoughts.
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15 years ago
Prayers for your mother's surgery and recovery.

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lydia1959
15 years ago
Hoping your Mom's surgery and recovery go well!
summer_tx
15 years ago
Prayers and best wishes for your Mom's recovered health Erin and a big hug for you. (((((Erin))))) Please report back when you can.

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