Tuesday, November 13, 2012

URGENT PRAYER NEEDED


It's super early (5 am) on Tues. Nov. 13, and so much has changed in the last 24 hours it is hard to wrap  my head around it.  I wish it was just do to the fact that I have only had 5 hours of sleep, but that is just a small part of it.  My oldest sister's only daughter began experiencing pain in her lower abdomen night before last and ended up in the ER.  She thought she might have a BAD bladder infection or maybe even appendicitis or something.  After x-rays showed a mass she underwent emergency surgery last night and it has been discovered that she will begin a battle against ovarian cancer.  She is 38 years old and the mother to 3 small children ages 10, 3, and 6 months.  The cancer seems to be quite aggressive considering the size of the tumor, and the fact that she just gave birth 6 months ago where all appeared to be well.  I am not sure who my heart breaks more for, my young niece and her little family, or my sister who is so devastated over this news about her only child.  I stood by helplessly as she got this news wondering what in the world I would do in her shoes.  She would sooo gladly jump into the bed and take this all upon herself if she could.  There is of course much they do no know.  The "kind" of ovarian cancer this is, the stage it is at, rather or not it has spread to other parts of her body, and what the treatment will look like.  The surgery to remove her female organs and determine all these answers took well over 5 hours and she will of course now have to begin her recovery from that at the start of the journey into chemotherapy and treatment.  The road appears to be long and arduous.  My prayers have begun to our God who I know is capable of handling it all, knows the beginning and the end of this story, and has us all firmly in His hands.  I would appreciate all your prayers for my sister and her daughter and her family soo much.  I know the battle will be a mighty one, and I know our God is able.   


20 comments:

  1. What a terrible shock all the way around. Praying for your niece that she will know that peace that goes way beyond all understanding and that she will toss all of her cares and concerns on the Lord Who will carry them for her. Praying the same for her mother, your sister, and for each and every family member. This is soooo much a case of when one is in trouble the entire family is. Praying for a total healing so that she may raise her children and live a full life. May you all know the comfort of the Lord right in the midst of the storm.

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  2. Praying now for all of you sister Debbie...God bless and protect you all.

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  3. Praying for all involved. May God heal her and give her many long years to see her children grow up. Praying that God will show you how to be an encouragement to your sister through this.

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  4. Oh Debbie, I am so sorry. I pray for each of you, your sister, and this precious young mother, and all of you, that this journey, which is already known to God and He is in, will bring the peace that only He can give, and the complete healing for your niece. We will stand right with you during these days, and I pray she feels the arms of Jesus holding her tight.

    xo

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  5. I am so sorry, I will be praying for her and oh my gosh with a baby of 6 months.

    Praying now.

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  6. Oh Debbie...I am shocked. Please give Diane and her daughter my love. Of course, they will all be in my prayers. Gosh, I just can't even believe it. I am so sorry to hear this news.
    Praying!!!!!
    xo Kris

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  7. Oh, Debbie ... this is heartbreaking and brings tears to my eyes. Having one daughter myself, I simply can't imagine the agony.

    Please know your niece will remain in my prayers, as well as the family and friends who love her and need her. God is a mover of mountains and a holder of our hands through hard times.

    Hugs across the miles.

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  8. I am asking my FB friends to pray for "Debbie's niece," and will add this request to another team of prayer warriors that I'm associate with.

    Nothing is too hard for the Lord.

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  9. Debbie, Just got this today; firstly I am so sorry for your niece. Did you know that my sister got Ovarian cancer at 58? If you have any questions etc., please feel free to email me. It is a horrid disease! I will be praying for your sister and her daughter. Medicine has come a long way in 7 yrs-don't loose hope.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  10. I have prayed and will continue,for all concerned. The name of Jesus is above the name of cancer. Praying for His peace to surround you all. Keep us posted.
    Love~

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  11. I am so sorry to hear this. I absolutely hate the C word! I will be praying for the your sister's daughter and the entire family.

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  12. Praying and remembering your family in my prayers each day..

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  13. I'm sorry to read this, I am praying for your family to be lifted up at this time.

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  14. I am so sorry to hear this! I will definitely be praying for your niece and her family!

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  15. Oh my...that just hits me in the stomach..I am praying! Oh Lord hear our prayers for this young mother and heal her! Give them all your strength that passes all understanding!

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  16. Oh no. I hate to hear the word "cancer" anyway, but it's doubly hard to hear the news when it comes in such a totally unexpected way!!

    Please encourage her that I know of not one but TWO ovarian cancer survivors. One of them had it more than a dozen years ago when they didn't even have the advances they have now.

    God is bigger than ovarian cancer. I will lift her to his amazing power. Please give her mom a specific hug from me, too. As a mom, I can only imagine...

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  17. Oh no. I hate to hear the word "cancer" anyway, but it's doubly hard to hear the news when it comes in such a totally unexpected way!!

    Please encourage her that I know of not one but TWO ovarian cancer survivors. One of them had it more than a dozen years ago when they didn't even have the advances they have now.

    God is bigger than ovarian cancer. I will lift her to his amazing power. Please give her mom a specific hug from me, too. As a mom, I can only imagine...

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  18. Oh Debbie, my heart aches for you right now. I am so sorry! I promise to lift you and your sister and family up in prayer whenever God brings you to mind. I would love for you to go to my dear friend's blog on my sidebar...He is My Strong Tower. She discovered she had the same type of cancer and she shares her journey through it. She has had an amazing journey and is doing well now. I am not sure if that would help or not, but I am hurting for you.

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