OT - respectfully asking for prayers for my wife...

[Clark7781]

Dear fellow forumites,

I come to you, with hat in hand, asking, respectfully, for prayers for my young wife. She is 41 and had been diagnosed with lung cancer that has spread to her brain.

I am 34 years old and we have a five year old son at home.

I am rather new to this website, but I wanted to let everyone know what I am dealing with. We have to go on living, but wanted to let everyone know what my family is dealing with.

With a five year old at home, we are determined to fight this with everything we have, but if I make a promise for a card, but it takes me a day or two to get the payment out, please understand that I have a number of things on my plate. But if I say I will pay for something, I will! My family issues come first, but I will honor all promises I made.

Your internet friend,

Paul

[slidekellyslide]

Paul, I'm so sorry to hear this horrible news...my thoughts are with you and your family.

[Tsaiko]

Paul, My heartfelt prayers go out to you, your wife and your son. Best of luck fighting this horrible disease. My brother was diagnosed two years ago and underwent a barrage of treatments and a 13 hour surgery, then another barrage of treatments. Fortunately he has had clean scans for the past 10 months and we hope he has beaten it. It's one of the hardest things to face in life, but please be strong.

[4815162342]

Paul, my prayers are with you. I can't imagine what you're going through, but I know three things: God is in control (Proverbs 16:33), He listens to the prayers of His people (2 Chronicles 7:14), and He can do the impossible (Luke 18:27). May God bless and heal your wife.

[Jay Wolt]

Cancer sucks! My thoughts & prayers are with you!

[mdschulze]

My family has been plagued with various forms of cancer throughout the last decade and all have overcome their battles. There is always something positive that comes out of the bad...sometimes it takes time to see the light though. Keep your faith and may God bless!

[nebboy]

My heart and prays go out to your wife. My truest hope and wish is to hear the best of news from you as time goes on. Be blessed- John

[JK]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you fight this.

[FUBAR]

I will say a prayer for your family.....

take care


Jim

[ethicsprof]

As you know already, this forum does come together compassionately when one of our own is touched by such difficult times.
Do know that my thoughts and prayers are with you this night and will continue.
all the best,
barry

[Robextend]

So sorry to hear this Paul, try to stay tough and hang in there for the family.

Rob

[Golfcollector]

As a two time cancer patient, and one that has just gone through a stem cell transplant procedure two months ago, I send my heartfelt prayers to you and your family.

Remember the one thing you can control through all of the battle is attitude.

Dave

[brickyardkennedy]

Prayers and good thoughts, go out to you and your wife. Be strong.

[JP]

Paul, I am also 34 years old and my son is also 5 years old. This is absolutely shocking that to me that something like this could happen to such a young family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. God bless.

[3-2-count]

Paul. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time. Keep the faith my friend.....

[deadballpaul]

My family is dealing with cancer too, so I know how tough it can be. Best wishes for you, & your family. Sincerely, Paul

[ChiefBenderForever]

Very sad news,best wishes,God Bless your family.

[glchen]

Very sad. Best wishes and prayers for your family.

[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by Golfcollector

Remember the one thing you can control through all of the battle is attitude.

Never stop or slow the fight. My prayers are with you.

[teetwoohsix]

Paul-

This must be tough to deal with, I am sorry to hear about this. My best wishes go out to your whole family. Hang in there and stay strong.

Sincerely,Clayton

[Oldtix]

We're with you, pal...keep the faith.

[quinnsryche]

My prayers go up for you and your wife. Jesus stands next to us all in good times and bad, take his hand and let Him comfort you. May all our prayers be answered swiftly in your troubled time. Be Blessed.

[barrysloate]

Paul- I am so sorry to hear such terrible news. Your family is so young and this is very unfair. My thoughts are with you.

[martyogelvie]

Paul,
I hate to hear you sad news. Please know that I will keep your wife in my prayers.

[bbcard1]

Absolutely you are in my prayers. I lost my dad a couple of years ago and if I may, let me give you a little advice. Get the best care you can. Not just the care you're most comfortable with or the doctor you like the best. We went that route and while Dad liked his Doc and the place he was treated, we would have probably been better off to go to Ohio State or Duke. Dad did not have a good outcome in either his surgery or treatment and died much too young. We should still be 4 wheeling and going to football games together.

[Buythatcard]

Paul,

It's nice to have the support of your extended family here at Net54. You guys always say the right thing when a fellow member is in need.

My prayers are with you and your family.

[AndyG09]

Paul,

Prayers and blessed thoughts for your family. Stay strong!

Regards,

Andy

[Rich Klein]

And tough as it is; don't forget you have a lot of help on this board. We can't help with day to day issues; but we can help with moral support.

Rich

[mikemcgrail]

Wishing you and your family much strength and wisdom dealing with this. Try to eliminate the stupid things in your life and concentrate on the stuff that really matters.

Regards, Mike

[Leon]

Hi Paul
Very sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you. Good luck in the battle. I think we all know someone, if not a close family member, to be afflicted with this awful disease. I was speaking with my last living aunt just last night about the chemo she is going through for her cancer. Keep the hope up. warm regards

[bijoem]

Paul -

I am very sorry to hear this.

I will say a prayer for your wife and your family.

[vintagebaseball]

Paul,

Sorry to hear such news, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Coe

[53Browns]

Paul, thanks for posting this, prayer is our biggest weapon. I will pray for your wife and your family. There are a TON of success stories and millions of people living in remission every day!

[mark evans]

Paul--

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I likewise live in Fairfax County, so if you're ever looking for someone to talk with, don't hesitate to let me know.

Mark
mevans113@verizon.net

[oldjudge]

Good luck, my friend.

[Edwolf1963]

Paul, very sorry to hear - thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

[Jewish-collector]

Paul,

I'm so sorry to hear that. My thoughts & prayers to you & your family during this most difficult time.

Alan

[baseballfan]

fight the good fight

my prayers go with you and yours

[paulcarek]

One day at a time, Paul. Know that you're not alone.

Peace,

Paul

[T206DK]

Faith , Hope, and Love going out to you and your family. Stay strong Paul

[B O'Brien]

Paul,
Best wishes to you and the family. I can't say anything that has not been said before. Chin up, try to maintain a positive outlook for all involved, and a lot of prayers, sadly, are all that one can do sometimes.
Very sad to hear,
The O'Brien Family

[giditgirl]

Paul,

I wanted you to know that I have added your family into my prayers. What is your wife and sons names? I believe in mass prayer. When my daughter was only 3 she was very, very ill and a friend of mine went on-line to a group prayer site and ask for their prayers. She was better so fast the doctors couldn't explain it. But I knew why!! Always remember that when the two sisters, FAITH and HOPE are with you, their big brother WILL is always there too!! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PRAY!!!

-Chel

[deadballera]

Paul,

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[mayx2]

Paul,saying a special prayer for you and your family. Lou

[benjulmag]

So sorry to hear that Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[uffda51]

Sorry to hear this devastating news, Paul. Our best wishes and prayers go out to you and your family.

-Bruce

[Rickyy]

Paul best wishes to your wife and family... sending prayers and good thoughts!

Ricky

[HRBAKER]

Paul,
You will be in my and my wife's thoughts and prayers.
Jeff

[Clark7781]

Gentlepeople:

I am truly touched with the out pouring of kindness each of you have extended to both my wife and my family. I am truly humbled.

My wife's name is Karin, and my son's name is Ewan. Here is a photo that is about a year old that shows the centers of my universe. It is one of my favorite photos of my two loves.



We had a good day today. We had a follow-up appointment with karin's oncologist. It has been two weeks since she started the cancer killing drug, Tarceva, and based upon the improvement in her breathing and the sever outbreak of the "Tarceva rash" (google it, you'll see how bad it is) this drug, that doesn't work for everyone, is REALLY working for Karin! Finally, some good news.

We have a CT scan in two weeks on her lungs, and an MRI on her brain in seven weeks; full brain radiation ends next week.

We will see how everything is progressing at that point, but as of right now, Karin symptoms are improving.

Thank you so very much for your kind thoughts, prayers and compassion. As I said before, you all have humbled me beyond words. If there are stronger words than thank you, I can't think of it, so please accept my sincere THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

Your internet friend and fellow vintage baseball card addict, Paul

[Tim Kindler]

Paul,
Karin, Ewan, you, and your family and friends keep up the good fight! Ya'll are in our prayers and I, my wife, and four young children will keep you in our thoughts and we'll light a prayer candle for Karin at mass on Sunday.
God Bless,
Tim Kindler