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Post by JoAnn on Apr 27, 2004 2:54:29 GMT -2
There is only one person on this board who knows what our family has been going through. At first I thought I would keep it to myself and let this be a place I could "escape" to. I have found sharing ills and gaining prayers and support are a good thing.
Here goes....................
I have a daughter who turned 34 on Saturday. She has been diagnosed and is being treated for a very rare brain tumor. To say she has been going thru hell would be an understatemnt. We are over half way thru radiation treatments and still have no good prognosis.
She has been doing so much better. No brain spikes of pain or seizures for 2 days now. We had a wonderful birthday party for her and the others in our family born in april on Sat. Her hubby had a party for her and her friends on Sun.
Today she is very ill. I think tomorrow she may have to be hospitalized. She is running a high fever and has a rash all over her body. It is believed the radiation and the steroids she has been on have stomped her immune system to death.
so now you know........... I would ask for all the positive thoughts and prayers you can muster for my baby girl.
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Post by Dotti on Apr 27, 2004 3:05:14 GMT -2
You got it sweetie. {{{hugs too}}} what is your daughter's name?
Dot
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Post by snoopy on Apr 27, 2004 8:34:06 GMT -2
Hi Joanne, You have got all the prayers we can send to you from every one in Oz, we will all be thinking of you and your lovely daughter ,give her all our love we are behind her during this tough time.
Kind Regards
Harry and the Merribas tribe.
XXXXXXXXXX
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Post by 3HoundMom on Apr 27, 2004 11:11:24 GMT -2
Prayers coming your way ! I am also 34 years old and going through treatment for Melanoma (not fun at all).
Dawn
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Post by JoAnn on Apr 27, 2004 12:15:12 GMT -2
My daughter's name is Mary. Her hubby called me early this morning and the antibiotics seem to have helped. I will be leaving shortly to spend the day with her. Fingers crossed for some improvement.
Thanks for all your prayers and concern. It really does help.
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Post by MowgliBaloo on Apr 27, 2004 14:44:12 GMT -2
My thoughts are prayers are with you as well. My mother had a brain tumor so I know how hard this is for you. Please keep us updated on how things go.
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Post by sjberes on Apr 27, 2004 17:33:29 GMT -2
Emily and her family send their prayers, too.
His will be done!
Stave
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Post by bassackwardsinMI on Apr 27, 2004 18:49:37 GMT -2
prayers from MI and licks from Buddy as your entire family deals with this crisis- May God see you through all of these troubles and lighten your burden of worries and heartache!
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Post by Mom2Scully on Apr 27, 2004 19:32:59 GMT -2
Joanne,
I'll be sending plenty of positive thoughts and prayers in your direction, for both your daughter and your whole family.
Mary
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Post by JoAnn on Apr 27, 2004 20:23:41 GMT -2
I just don't know how to thank all of you for your kind words and prayers. they seem to have done the job. Mary's fever broke last night. No E.R. trip today and she was still able to get her radiation treatment. she is worn out and is not eating much at all. I bought some ensure and ice cream today along with fruit popcicles and her favorite deli meats and cheeses. I am hoping at the very least her hubby can make her an ensure milkshake.
9 more treatments to go. Keep the prayers flowing they are working magic.
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Post by Lexie on Apr 27, 2004 21:33:43 GMT -2
Jo Ann, keep the faith and stay strong. You have many people praying for you and Mary. Let Mary know that all your basset friends send love and prayers!!
Penny
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Post by Bassetpup on Apr 27, 2004 23:52:45 GMT -2
I just saw this message and wanted to let you know that your daughter and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
(((hugs)))
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Post by TrudiRose on Apr 28, 2004 22:30:34 GMT -2
Sending lots of prayers for Mary's swift and complete recovery!
And sending more prayers for the basset owner upthread who has melanoma.
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Post by JoAnn on Apr 28, 2004 23:01:26 GMT -2
Dawn sweetie I will add you to my prayer list as well. I hope you have a very good support system to help you through this.
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Post by Dotti on Apr 29, 2004 10:18:43 GMT -2
The strangest thing... on one of my art boards an artist's daughter from brazil had a similar but different problem... brain damage..... daughter is 26 years old and suffering from a rare infection.
she is doing much better now, too... her name (mom's) is Vera and they are from Brazil. Hopefully she will regain all her functions, but the time and similarities struck me. There IS a healing property in mass prayers, thoughts etc. So keep goin'
Dot
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