Another request for prayers....please

JadeRareCoin

My mother was diagnosed with Leukemia 7 years ago. I was 29. We were told that we would lose her. Her first round of chemo therapy did not work. They put her back in. The second round did not work either. This time they told her that chemo would not work and that she should consider taking transfusions at home with antibiotics and just go in peace. My Mom is an Italian immigrant and to say that she is a fighter is an extreme understatement. She said that she would beat this. We searched for a bone marrow donner, but the national bone marrow registry is limited to younger people (under 35 I think). By this time she was 62 years young. We contacted our relatives in Italy, specifically her sisters, as they were the most likely matches. They did not match. The doctors suggested an experimental treatment at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. We accept the chance and my Mom went through an excruciating treatment for 9 months. I took her to all of her appointments. She was too weak to walk and I carried her in and out of the car. By this time she only weighed 100 pounds. Each time I would have to inject her with various drugs prior to treatment in our hotel room. Though barely able to utter words, she always found the strength to give us comfort in knowing that she would be okay and that we not worry. She also never forgot to beg us to eat. I remember the doctor, Dr. Umberti, telling me that the odds of her surviving were 10% within 30 days, and that only a few people who have had the treatment have made it past 2 years. She made it. She defied the odds and the doctors were amazed.

We have had a wonderful life for the past few years. My brother bought her 2 beautiful Persian kittens after she returned home and they have been her pride and joy. We have been so thankful. The Christmas holidays together. The cups of coffee that we have shared....the laughs...the tears. So thankful to GOD.

We just learned yesterday that her leukemia has returned. She confided that she knew 8 months ago, but did not want to tell us. She felt weak again. She bruised too easily. Now the doctor has suggested that she stay home and take transfusion and he gave her up to 4 months to live. He does not want to give her chemo again as he thinks she is too old. Today, at the doctor's office, she told him that if she has a chance, she will risk the chemo and fight until the end. A true Italian. Una testa dura. Prego a Dio per la mia Mamma.

I ask of all of the kind people on this forum to pray with us as we continue the fight. Pray for my Mom, who is one of the kindest people on the face of this earth. She is the kind of person who cries when she sees a dead animal on the side of the road, or a sad story on the news. She literally cries. She would share her last piece of bread with a hungry person. She's a saint in my eyes. I don't know how I can go on without her, other than I have a beautiful gift from GOD; and wonderful 6 year old son and a loving wife by me that I must be strong for. I pray that my Mom will once again beat this cancer and we will have more wonderful years together. But I ask for you prayers.....please.

Louis

Your Mom and the rest of your family are in my prayers. Sounds like a couragious lady.

JrGMan2004

My prayers go out to you, your mother, and your whole family. God be with you and yours, Dennis...

CoinAddict

I will say a prayer for both her and the rest of your family. If she has done everything that you have said she has done she can surely pull through again. All you can really do is hope for the best.

08HALA20

Sorry to hear about your Mom.
I lost my Mom 5 years ago and was fortunate that she survived after a severe heart attack (against the odds).
The 3 months after her heart attack were the best months with her and the memories still survive strong.
Time and family are the great healers.

May God bless your Mom and I pray she will beat this round also.

Rookie Joe

LucyBop

You mothers love is a gift from the Lord.......

I am like her as I love all of the Lords animals and I get disgusted when they are mistreated.....

I do pray that you will be granted more time with your wonderful mother.......

But the day comes when the Holy of Holy's will call her home..........

A place of no more illness, no pain, no suffering...... but Eternal joy........

All she or anybody has to do is simply accept Yeshua's finished work on the Cross......

Life is but a temporary stage...... with eternity in the balance, and the One whom spoke and caused the universe to leap into exisitence has prepared a place for us, if we simply believe.....

May the Ancient of Days comfort you and your family during this trail, seek His face, He loves you and her....

Lucille

TonedCoinTrader

All my prayers go out to your mother.

Scott

coinandcurrency242

My prayers are with you and your family. My grandfather had Leukemia and didn't make it. I understand to a extent what you are going through.

FrattLaw

Dennis -- my heart and prayers go out to your Mom, you and your family. I lost my dad to cancer 14 years ago and basically my mother is all the family I really have left in this world. I couldn't imagine my life without her in it. Over the past couple of years we have had scares with different scans and tests finding a lump here or a tumor there. Luckily so far none have developed into anything life threating.

I can understand what you are going through. From one Italian to another, you already know that we have strong personalities and hearts that won't give-up and I'm sure neither will your Mom. You just have to be strong for her and let her feed off of that so she can continue to fight with every last ounce she has.

God bless. Keep a positive attitude and remember that you and your Mom have been truly blessed to be there for each other throughout your lives.

Michael

doop

Dear Lord:
We pray that you would look over this family in their time of great strife and anxiety. We ask in your most kindest of ways that you would allow this woman to be in full peace with her demise and that she not have to endure any more than You, as deemed would allow such a gracious and kind person to be up against.
Dear Lord, we also pray that your most precious gift of life coincide with the greatest gift of eternity with thee and that this family is more strengthened by having to dealt with the selfishness that you, Lord, know so well we all have. God, please allow this woman's legacy retain all of the grandure she was rewarded with in life as we know her earthly presence has contributed to your kingdom and we pray that her grace bestow this family with all they need to have to be comforted during these troublesome times. These things we pray dear God, in you son Jesus Christs' name. Amen.

LucyBop

<< <i>Dear Lord:
We pray that you would look over this family in their time of great strife and anxiety. We ask in your most kindest of ways that you would allow this woman to be in full peace with her demise and that she not have to endure any more than You, as deemed would allow such a gracious and kind person to be up against.
Dear Lord, we also pray that your most precious gift of life coincide with the greatest gift of eternity with thee and that this family is more strengthened by having to dealt with the selfishness that you, Lord, know so well we all have. God, please allow this woman's legacy retain all of the grandure she was rewarded with in life as we know her earthly presence has contributed to your kingdom and we pray that her grace bestow this family with all they need to have to be comforted during these troublesome times. These things we pray dear God, in you son Jesus Christs' name. Amen. >>



In Jesus's name Heavenly Father...

Amen.....

stman

I wish you and your family peace. I'm going to say something though you might not like but it has been my experience that when
A family member is sometimes ready to pass, they need to know that all of YOU remaining are going to be OK.

I say this from experience of taking care of my Wife as we were trying to beat the Colon Cancer she had. When I seen you write this.....



<< <i> I don't know how I can go on without her >>



It's a normal thought but perhaps it would be comforting to your Mother to tell her if she needs to go that you will be OK.
When it was the "Right" time for my wife it was the hardest thing I've ever done but I did indeed tell her. She was in the worst pain and suffering.

She was ready to go, and as myself and our kids told her we would be OK and if she needs to go, to do it on her terms. She did just that within
a couple days after she knew we would be OK. Sorry about talking so blunt, but it's reality. As I've said on here before.... The pain NEVER
goes away but becomes less sharp in time. Lost both of my parents as well. Be well, and I hope for the best to you and your family.

LucyBop

It is right and the natural order of things for us to lay our parents to rest.......

and yet their love and joy still lives in our hearts........

doop

I lost my father in 83, my mother passed last year oct2,2003. I miss her dearly. I'm crying my eyeballs out...

BNE

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Dennis.

phut

Keep up the good fight Mom

LucyBop

Here is a heart touching Gospel Vocal group harmony song about Mother....

a song that cause me tears as I think of my mother..... Yet I get comfort from this old classic..........

for anybody that cares to download it and listen, from the vaults of Lucille's Rockin' Radio:

Mother by the Fairfield Four

right click the above link and save it and play it.....

ms70

Prayers have been sent for your mom, family, and her care-givers. I wish all the very best and I believe she will win.

I must say that I'm a bit disturbed at the idea of the bone marrow registry being limited to younger people. I have been registered for
many years and was called once as a potential match but after further testing we didn't match. There are so very few matches to be
made- the chances are millions to one that you'll find a non-relative match. Why on earth would they ever think to limit the possibility
by age? I never knew that and it angers me.

coinlieutenant

Sorry to hear about that Dennis. You and your mom will be in my prayers...

John

JadeRareCoin

Thanks to everyone for your prayers. We can feel them. Thank you very much.

One of my employees lost his 6 year old son to leukemia a few years ago. He battled it for 2 years. My dear friend, Phong, has never recovered from the loss of his only son. Although we no longer work together, we still still see each other and we are having lunch tomorrow, as we often do. The sadness is etched into his soul. All of this makes us understand and appreciate life on a much deeper level. Makes you wonder why we would ever have animosity towards each other, since we all are members of this fraternity of a fragile, yet beautiful and oh-too-short life.

GOD bless all and thanks for your prayers and thoughts.

Bayside

My prayers are with you and your mother.

Dave99B

Your Mom clearly IS A SAINT on earth. An amazing woman - and a fighter!!! She will be in our prayers.

God bless her (and God bless you, for watching over her so well).

Dave

doop

<< <i>Thanks to everyone for your prayers. We can feel them. Thank you very much.

One of my employees lost his 6 year old son to leukemia a few years ago. He battled it for 2 years. My dear friend, Phong, has never recovered from the loss of his only son. Although we no longer work together, we still still see each other and we are having lunch tomorrow, as we often do. The sadness is etched into his soul. All of this makes us understand and appreciate life on a much deeper level. Makes you wonder why we would ever have animosity towards each other, since we all are members of this fraternity of a fragile, yet beautiful and oh-too-short life.

GOD bless all and thanks for your prayers and thoughts. >>


better spoken and conveyed more than words alone can say

bestbino

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother. My daughter was diagnosed with a Malignant Brain Tumor at 4 1/2 years old. The Doctors only gave her a few months to live. Apparently prayers do work. She is now 26 and doing fine. Never give up hope. Just live every day to the fullest and enjoy the time you have together now.

numobri

She's in.

RR

JadeRareCoin:

You and your Mom are in our prayers.
That story hits close to home for me, too.
Hang in there!

RR

Myqqy

Jade- Thank you for sharing your story about your mom and what she has meant to you and your family. I'll keep you all in my prayers......

coingame2000

You, your mother and family will be in my prayers.

Mike

richbeat

My prayers go out to you. I'm hoping for the best.

dorkkarl

dennis, all joking aside, i know what you are going through. truly i do.

i wish you and your mother all the very best. NOTHING trumps family.

DHeath

I KNOW too. PM sent.

rkfish

Dennis,

You, your Mom and your family will be in our prayers......

fivecents

My prayers go out to your mom....she sounds like a very caring person.

RYK

My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your mom.

RBB617

Dennis,
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brian

lathmach

I understand.
My wife died Dec 4th 2002, after fighting leukemia for 12 years. At least there were some good times when it was under control or in remission. (That's her in my sig line)

Ray

jhar

Be Praying for you buddy!!

kryptonitecomics

Best wishes go out to you and yours during this difficult time. If there's anything else we can do to help....please post it here

GoYankees

Jade, your mom is in my prayers.
Romans 10:9
-mark

tmot99

Me and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

I agree with stman. Be sure she knows that you will be ok without her. When I lost my mom a couple of years ago to cancer, we needed to let her know. She always wanted a girl and had 3 boys and a grandson. We found out we were expecting when she was diagnosed. Our girl came 8 weeks premature just in time to see Grandma. Once my mom knew that everything would be ok and we brought our daughter home from the hospital, my mom died. Only 4 weeks later. She just wanted to know that her granddaughter would be healthy.

Keep strong. If you ever need to vent and just have a set of ears available to you, let me know.

Neptune

I know the feeling of feeling that you can not go on with out a certain parent - Thank God that He put people like your Mom on this earth. She sounds like a wonderful person and a VERY strong one at that. Altho, I do agree, that when the time comes, you will not want her to suffer - but it is also very important and good that she IS strong and does have hope. Hope and prayer can carry you a long way - whether it is short or long. One of my main regrets is that my Dad was uncomfortable in ICU for two wks. before we took him off of the machine. After he was off the machine, he was very much at peace before he passed. Remember to do what is best for your Mom and to keep her comfortable at all times, and in the end (when it comes, altho it may be long time) - do not prolong her life for selfish reasons. God bless you and your family.

Numismanic

Dennis,

My prayers go out to your mother, you and your family.

Nysoto

Dennis,

I lost my father to cancer, I know what you are going through. My prayers for your mother.

Bill

jbsteven

I understand what you are feeling. My mother was diagnosed with a mild form of Luekemia about 2 months ago.

Oldnewbie

Dennis,

I've added your mom to my prayers. She sounds like a great person. From the short time I've know you, I'd say she raised a great son.

Shamika

We are praying for you.

grip

My prayers go out to your mother, you and your family.

....................
Al

coinguy89

I'll be praying for your mom, you, and your whole family.

joeyuk

Dennis,
Your mom truly sounds like a wonderful woman. Reading the many responces here has struck a chord in my heart and made me reflect on the people I hold close as well. I will be thinking good thoughts for her and remember we will all be reunited one day. Joe

ddbird

Lord,
Please watch over Dennis and his family during these difficult times. Give his mother the courage to continue her battle. When need be, please except her into your gracious arms, so that she may continue to watch over her family. Let Dennis know we are all praying for him. Amen

Dennis,

Your mother sounds like a wonderful women. She seems like a true fighter. Be grateful for the extra time you have had, and I hope you have many more healthy years with your mother. Good luck, and God Bless!

~Dan~

LanLord

Will do