[I'm Next.]

Cindi

Good luck on a swift and fairly "trouble-free" move. Is there such a thing as a "trouble-free" move? We'll join you at the bar when you're all set up and drinkin' again.

Gail p-m

[Prayers for Andreas mom!]

Please add my prayers too for Andrea's mom.

Gail p-m

[Update - More Scans - More Waiting - Big Step]

Peggy--

Glad to hear the lump is just a cyst. That's good news! Now that your husband is on medical leave from work, as you say, he should have more energy and stamina to fight the "beast". Hopefully, the two of you will be able to go on a trip somewhere once all those darned scans are done. I suspect your husband who needs to be busy all of the time may not have travelled all that much. He might find that he really enjoys himself at a bit slower pace. Prayers to your husband, son, and you. Please keep us updateed.

Gail p-m

[Running Away]

Enjoy your "run". You deserve a break --- a fun one.

Gail p-m

[Test Time Again]

Prayers for good results and for the next 10 years too.

Gail p-m

[Bronscopy Results]

Very glad to hear your good news. Hopefully, the SOB will be resolved soon ---- and easily. Have a great weekend!

Gail p-m

[good report]

Always so glad to hear good news on this board. Have a wonderful weekend.

Gail p-m

[Andrea how is your Mommy? (home update)]

Andrea

Hoping the fluid is "nothing". Prayers sent for a speedy recovery for your mom.

Gail p-m

[MRI of Brain OK]

I'm so glad that nothing "nasty" was found on your MRI. But sorry that you still are not able to do anything about your headaches. Sounds like you have a good doctor looking after you and hopefully, he will find the "solveable? or solvable?" problem soon and deal with it.

Gail p-m

[Mum's bone scan today]

Prayers for clean scans.

Gail p-m

[You call this "good" news?]

Go girl go! You whip this beastie! Sending prayers to assist you with this task!

Gail p-m

[This week was a bit tougher. Thanks for your help.]

Cathy

Thanks for updating us. I just wish you didn't have such a tough week. As all others have said, enjoy your kids when they come to visit. I know they are the best "medicine" to have them around.

Prayers for you for continued strength to see you through the coming days.

Gail p-m

[Birthday Number 52]

Happy 52nd -- that's where I'm headed for on my next one, so I'm sure it's good!! May you enjoy many, many more birthdays to come.

Gail p-m

[Thank you for prayers for Brian, please continue them]

Prayers are continued to be sent to Brian until the oncs. find the "right" combination; as a matter of fact, prayers will continue after that too.

Gail p-m

[update on my husband--brought him home from hospital]

Glad to hear that your husband is home. That alone should start building his strength up. And yes, I totally agree with the others, what is simportant is that Mike will be at the wedding. It doesn't matter if he uses a walker, wheelchair or whatever -- as long as he is with your daughter on her wedding day.

[My mom's surgery for the anyerusm is tomorrow...]

Many prayers for your mom for the best possible outcome.

Gail p-m

[A year's worth of survival and a wee update]

Addie

Enjoy your celebration and may you have many, many more.

Gail p-m

[update on my Dad and I think prayers are needed]

I haven't posted an update on my Dad for quite some time because he has been very fortunate in being STABLE for quite some time. However, it looks like things are changing. He started coughing up slight amounts of blood and had a bronchosopy last week and they found some cancer in his lung. He was also complaining about some pain around his nipple and was sent to a surgeon today who was extremely concerned about it. He said it probably should come out but he wants to wait until a PET is done (currently scheduled for May 19th but we're trying to get it moved up). Surgeon said if there is a lot of activity in that area he wouldn't take it out because the cancer would have metasticized and my Dad would have bigger problems than that. So that's where we are right now. Waiting, waiting, waiting and I'm not really sure we want to hear the answers. Please keep my Dad in your prayers. He has fought this beast for almost 5 years now and I want him to "win".

[Article in 5/9/05 Philadelphia Inquirer]

Heather

That was a wonderful article. I just wanted it to go on and on and on. Congratulations.

Gail P-m

[It was anemia...]

Glad to hear your mom's good news. I enjoyed your moral too.

Gail p-m

[Wait Wait and Wait Some More]

Waiting is so hard, so very hard.

Just want you to know that the three of you remain in my prayers.

Gail p-m

[Report on Karen and David C's lovely week.]

Glad to see you posting too. I've spent my share of time in ER's with my Dad and two of my kids who've had serious illnesses. I think if you try a little harder, you could find a better place to have a date with Karen. (Perhaps the ones in your neck of the woods beat those in B.C. though) Also glad that you got the air cleared with the relatives and it's so important that everyone is on the same page. Now get yourself well enough so you can enjoy that postponed holiday.

Seding my prayers to all the Chapmans.

Gail p-m

[Update MelanieLR]

Melanie--

Many thoughts and prayers being sent to you and your family. Glad your pain is better. Hoping you regain your strength soon.

Gail p-m

[thanks everyone]

Karen--

I really don't have anything more to add to what the others have said so eloquently. I can't imagine in my wildest dreams coping with what you're going through. And just the fact that you get up each day and get through it says so much about the person you are. As others have said, you need a "rest" or "getaway" to recharge your batteries. I know no one who deserves it more. My words seem so inadequate for what you are coping with.

Prayers for all of you.

Gail p-m

[Uplifting Card - Doctors do care]

What a wonderful group of people. I can see why these notes reassured you that your husband was being taking care of by people who cared about him very much.

Gail p-m