If there are any Christians out there who are looking for special support during this time I thought we could start a thread related to this. It might help with those thoughts and doubts as to if this is the right thing we are doing or any other 'shares' that might come to mind. I could use some at this time in my walk.

Sister in Christ,

Valerie

Phyl, you are doing so well. You are halfway to your goal! You are definitely my role model... You must be feeling so great. Congratulations!

Congrats on the 44th anniversary!!

I loved your eat the insides of a sandwich comment. Last night hubby and I went for Mexican and I ate the inside of a burrito, make that a half of a burrito. He loves it as then I get a doggy bag and he gets the other half for breakfast. He loves left overs for breakfast regardless of what they are.

HA! Another household where the doggie never sees the inside of the doggie bag. My shelties have been trying to tell me they are the only dogs in the world who are so deprived. Lying little furballs...

I think my days of pizza for breakfast are over. Too bad. I can live with that!

Prayer please. I am scheduled for surgery 9/30. Yesterday I had my 5th year post op CT/BoneScan for kidney cancer. This morning I was told my they found two areas on the L lung that appear to be renal cells. I am going to keep my set up appts. (I'll probably need them...esp the psych). Right now I'm floating between peace and fear. MarilynC

Prayer please. I am scheduled for surgery 9/30. Yesterday I had my 5th year post op CT/BoneScan for kidney cancer. This morning I was told my they found two areas on the L lung that appear to be renal cells. I am going to keep my set up appts. (I'll probably need them...esp the psych). Right now I'm floating between peace and fear. MarilynC

I am praying for you this morning. I Lord can do miraculous things!

hang in there sister!! The Lord has a plan and purpose for your life.

Farm, prayers to you as well. My God give you the strength and peace of understanding as you go thru all of this. Do keep us updated.

Phyl, you are doing so great! Your before and after pics really inspire me!! Congrats on your anniversary. I'm giving my parents their 50th next weekend! God has truely blessed their marraige.

I have that card to for the restaurants. But as mentioned, kids menus are always starch related, like their school lunches. I eat out 2-3 times per wk and have had no problems ordering off appetizer or sharing with my daughter. Last night we tried a new place for our family dinner out. DH shared his Mongolian beef with me. My praise is that since my 2nd fill (now 3cc's in a 10cc band), I can barely get 1/2cup down!! Granted I'm only 4days post fill, I ask the Lord to allow this to linger a while. My next fill is 9wks out. Keep me in your prayers for His strength in this.

God bless all!

Will pray. Be blessed.

Phyl, how did the anniversary celebration go? Congratulations on 44 years together! It will be 48 for DH and I this October and I almost can't believe that. Time sure flies when you are having fun, doesn't it? (and most of the time it HAS been fun!)

I wish you many more celebrations!

I really need some prayers. If you are not an animal lover don't waste your time reading this, but if you do - please help!! My DH and I leave for Tijuana in the morning and my surgery is Wed. I', not at all nervous, scared or otherwise feeling negaive at all EXCEPT I AM VERY ANGRY with myself and VERY WORRIED about one of my darling animal companions. This weekend my DH was away at work and so I wanted to reflect on what is about to happen. So I went away camping with my 2 dogs and for the forst time, took my oldest kitty Spooky, who is a severe asthmatic. It's a story, but in a nutshell I am an idiot to have taken poor Spooky cat with me - he is back in the hospital on oxygen not doing well AT ALL. Send him a prayer for me would you? I know he's "just a cat" but he is my baby and he is struggling again. (I nearly lost him in May) I thought the fresh air would do him a world of good. He HATED the drive out (about an hour away) until he went into the backseat with the dogs and then he calmed down. Until he did settle down then, I had even thought about turning around and coming home. I should have. But once we got there he seemed to really enjoy himself that afternoon and night. I tethered him to my chair while he played in the grass, chasing butterflies, and later on chillin' in the motorhome while I took the dogs for a walk. Well, yesterday morning he started coughing so I packed us all up and headed home. Got about 1/2 way and remembered that I had left one of the ceiling vents open in the motorhome (DAMN IT!!) so had to go ALL THE WAY BACK (an extra hour of driving which he DIDN'T need or like) and by last night his respiratory rate soaring up to 39 (should be 28 top end). So at 1AM, back to the vets he went. I was crying so hard on the way hme I could hardly drive. I am so STUPID! He's just been so normal lately that I forgot he is a fragile little guy. They're keeping him until we get back (if he survives it this time poor baby) I'm an absolute mess today. Can't even really talk too much 'cuz I start to cry. Was up until after 3 and top that overtiredness with everything going on for me I guess, let alone now wondering if he is going even to pull through this again. I can't imagine him dieing alone without me with him... My God... and I can't hardly even think about what going to be happening to me. I hope the IV and catheter hurts me like hell... I feel so damn bad for him. I just called to check in and they haven't been able to take him off of the oxygen for more than 5 minutes. I am so scared for him!

Sorry for rambling, I am just so upset - he's 15 and I've had him since he was a baby.

Thank you so much - I appreciate every prayer we can get!

With much gratitude (& tears!)

Stacey

Phyl, how did the anniversary celebration go? Congratulations on 44 years together! It will be 48 for DH and I this October and I almost can't believe that. Time sure flies when you are having fun, doesn't it? (and most of the time it HAS been fun!) I wish you many more celebrations!

Hi, Joann,

Thanks! Anniversary was great. Space Needle menu was not exactly as on the internet, but I got grilled salmon & it was good. We went to Pike Place Market after lunch and then down to the waterfront. It was a fun day.

Stacey, my prayers are for your little kitty and for you. I hope he will be okay. I hope you will be okay, too - I hate to think of you so worried about kitty and feeling so bad. Your heart was in the right place, wanting him to enjoy some time outdoors with his buddies. I pray your surgery will go well and you will have a speedy recovery - and many more years with Kitty.

God Bless...

Your anniversary celebration sounds like fun, Phyl. I would love to visit Seattle - it sounds like a beautiful city. Maybe someday I can be asking you for advice on what attractions to visit! Glad you had such a good day...

Stacey, I'm praying for you and your kitty. Our fur babies are a very important part of our lives. Hope you surgery went well & we'll hear from you soon. MarilynC

Stace,

We will pray for your kitty.. put him in Gods hands and trust.. Just remember as you are about to take this huge step that the enemy will do everything he can to shake you up so he can reak havoc with your fears.. lay your burdens down on him and keep focused on Him right now.. he knows your heart and how much you love your cat. trust him that in the end.. no matter the outcome he is worthy to be trusted.

will be praying for you weds..

love,

Hebbs