Prayers for my friend Donna.........

[dbmarie]

I have a dear friend from work, Donna. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 2 years ago. She went into remission a year ago, for about 6 months. Her cancer returned with a vengence.
She is now in the last stages. Please send prayers her way that she goes quickly. She is in so much pain. I have talked to her hubby, and I can't make it to see her until saturday.
Please prayer for me to so that when I do see her I am strong.
Thanks everyone.
Debi

[Belle]

Oh, Debi. What a difficult time for your friend and her family. My brother's father-in-law passed away last week from pancreatic cancer. He went quickly and, even though the family expected it, it still isn't easy.

Of course you have my prayers.

[j9]

Debi, your friend is in my prayers, and for your strengh and for her family as well. Cross country hugs, Janine

[cyberfan]

Debi...I wish your friend and her family all the best. May the Lord be on their side.

Hugs,

Trish

[La Sonrisa]

Debi, sending prayers for you and your friend. I lost my step-mother the same way. It's so sad to see someone in pain like that....may God lessen it for her, bring her peace and comfort those who love her.

Debra

[senoRita]

I remembered your friend in my prayers last night. May God shine is light upon her. +

[mamacitaRuth]

I PM'd you, Debi. Prayers for your friend...

[cass]

I am sorry Debi. Best wishes to you and your friend and her family.
One of my U2 cyber-buddies in the USA is mourning her mother's recent death from pancreatic cancer. She was a school teacher, only middle-aged, a truly good woman. So sad.

[cre8ivepoet]

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. Many prayers for you and her family.

[surferchk]

Debi, my prayers are with the family and you. I hope that she doesn't suffer too much longer.

[SadFlower83]

Sorry to hear about your friend Debi. It is hard to see a loved one suffer. I hope that she will find some peace soon. Sending prayers to her as well as her family and friends.

Sara

[cass]

I think this is the place to share this. I've just been reading a thread by my U2buddy titled "my mom". She asked for our indulgence of letting her write about her mum's experience. Man it is powerful stuff. I don't think she'll mind me sharing this bit with you.

".....
And although tears were shed and hugs always being given, she rarely complained. She still cooked, cleaned, organized, baked, gardened, threw parties (my brother graduated from high school) and finished decorating the house. We all went camping, celebrated my engagement, suffered the loss of our 16 year old dog, eventually gave a home to 2 new dogs, and went to football games (my brother's). She was often frustrated with the fact that she was not working (she was a teacher) or that it took her a while to get going in the morning. I told her that she had merely exchanged one job, teaching, with the job of healing. Dealing with such a severe illness is a full-time job. She handled all the paperwork, she was constantly on the phone with doctors, nurses, social workers, insurance companies, lab workers......

.........It'll be a month tomorrow. It was a month ago yesterday that I last saw her. I can't believe I haven't spoken to her in a month. I have never even been away from home for that long, even though I haven't lived at home in 6 years. It's been very painful for my entire family, and we are all struggling to understand this new, empty world we are living in.

I guess the last thing I can say is to offer advice. The first would be to tell people you love that you love them. My mom always did this. I still have notes from her saying it. I am very lucky. So, tell them. Express yourself. The second is to be kind to other people, and I say that because that's what my mom told me. I'll never forget when I was in high school my friend had broken up with a boy, and I couldn't understand why she was so distraught. I told my mom this, and my mom said to me, "just go and be with her. You may not understand it, but one day you will." I never forgot that. I think now if more people had been told that in their lives, they would be able to help others so much more. And lastly, if you can, give blood. People with cancer need blood tremendously. My mom wouldn't have lived as long as she did without the kindness of donors.

Thanks for reading...thanks for all your support and heartfelt love........."


and a response

"......."The definition of success--To laugh much; to win respect of intelligent persons and the affections of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give one's self; to leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition.; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm, and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived--this is to have succeeded." -
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sounds like your mom was such a success!...."


**speechless**

[llbheaven]

Debi asked that this be posted since her membership on the Fan Forum has expired:

I never made it to her house 2 weeks ago. Her husband called and said Donna wasn't up to having visitors. I remember when she was feeling better saying she didn't want anyone to see her on her death bed. I respect her wishes.
Her husband called me yesterday and said the dr. said he doesn't expect her to last the week.
He thanks you for all your prayers.
thanks everyone,
Debi

[senoRita]

I'll continue praying for Donna and others who are suffering so very much...