This email (my clarifications in parentheses) came today. Terri has been living with cancer for about 8 years. It came back about a year ago. Anyone who might have an inclination to pray for her relief on this Mother's Day weekend is thanked in advance.... XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX "I ask for increased prayers for Terri (wife/mother). Her leg is hurting very badly and the pain is caused by "cancerous activity" . Unfortunately her radiation oncologist is out this week and she is trying to hold out until his return. She has had to break open the strong stuff which is offering limited relief even though it is pretty much knocking her out. This is a "big weekend" and one that Terri (wife/mother) has been looking forward to for months. Jordan (son) comes home tonight, Kristy (daughter) graduates from LR (college) on Saturday morning plus baccalaureate Friday night, Katie (daughter) has her senior prom on Saturday night, and the entire family at church together for Mother's Day. I just pray for a 72-hour break in the pain so Terri can enjoy this weekend. --Tony (husband)" XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX This is my first Mother's Day without my mom who passed away last November. No matter what, tell your mom how much you love her this weekend...
Prayers for Terri, that she finds strength she didn't know she had to help her family celebrate these events. I can relate Giddy - My Mom died at 57 and my Dad at 48. Mother's and Father's day are allways bittersweet for me.
No news; I'm just discouraged. Too much death lately. My first Mother's Day without my mother. This woman is dying and her children are on the verge of starting their own lives as adults and she will miss all that excitement of graduations, romances, weddings, grandchildren etc. Maybe a million and one prayers went up for her but you'd never suspect it by the indifferent reception here... except for those few of you kind enough to chime in.
Oh, I see what you mean. When I read bump, I was thinking something else. You've both been in my thoughts.
Thanks guys! I really shouldn't rag on people; I'm still not past my mother's passing. It was sudden and not expected. I think I'm probably jealous of much of or many of the carefree attitudes I see exhibited here. I wish my greatest distraction were a new CD, a new band, or a new game. I reckon I long for those good ole days for myself. At age 53, you inevitably see more of the seamy side of life. The great (but imperfect) generation that our parents were is slowly fading. Here and there a few friends or acquaintances die in their 30s, 40s or 50s. It just accelerates from hereon. If I were a drinking man, I'd just get drunk... but I'm not. I don't mean to be so morbid. I come here to be morbid! I've got 5 and 7 YO daughters to keep my entertained and exhausted. I've also got a 21 YO and a 23 YO who are entering the world of adulthood. That's tough today. We are buying a big good-sized house on 1.8 acres. We have an enormous amount to be grateful for, but life is fragile... and I miss my parents and their friends. -- Peter Pan
I'm still praying, giddyup. Seems as though I'm praying for a lot of people lately. I hope the Lord has much more in store for Terri.
