Need some Prayers

[kmarier2001]

I have a favor to ask of you all. My oldest brother found out some time ago that he had cancer (rectal), but he didn't find out until the cancer was in a more advanced stage. At present, he is at the Albany Veterans Medical Center in Albany, NY. He was supposed to start Chemo/Radiation on Tuesday, but there was some complications due to his weakened state from losing quite a bit of his electrolytes. They will not do surgery, until they can at least attempt to shrink the cancer, which is a mass and not a tumor. Some of the cancer has also spread to his lymph nodes, which is not good. I'm asking for anyone that is willing to, to please keep him in your Prayers, in hopes that the power of Prayer will help him. He's only 54 yrs young. Thank you, in advance.

[proudmom957]

Oh Kristin, I will certainly keep him in my prayers as well as you and the whole family. He is so young! You know you can count on us that is for sure! Keep us posted on his progress because with all the prayer he is going to get from us he can only get better!

[kmarier2001]

Thanks a bunch, Kim. I really appreciate it and my brother definitely does too!

[rkdian]

Kristin, I am so sorry I didn't see this sooner!! :(
Your brother has an opening spot in my "Now I lay me"! He's not the only one though. Your family is covered by the love of God and Brother. Hugs to you and yours.

[hmxsgt]

Very sorry to hear Kristen, you have our prayers

[lovemymarine]

So sorry to hear that Kristen, you definitely have all of our thoughts and prayers. Send our best to your brother and the rest of your family as well.

[BrotherMick]

Kristin, I too am sorry to hear about your brother. He will be in our prayers from down south and also in our daily thoughts. Take care of yourself too.

[kmarier2001]

Thank you, everyone, for the thoughts and prayers. I sure hope he beats this. Time will tell. They haven't started chemo/radiation, yet, as they are still trying to get him strong enough to take the therapy. I'll keep you updated, as best I can.

[V8403]

Kristin . Prayers are going out for your Brother,

We ask that The Great Physician will heal all those that have or about
undergone surgery and radiation therapy and that the fire of God will destroy all the cancer cells. We speak peace to all the
patients and ask the healing virtue of Our Lord God will flow through every vein, tissue, cell, ligament and that healing will manifest.
We believe that Gods desire is manifest in your life. His desire is written in 3 John 2 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good
health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along”. We speak peace to all the families having cancer
patients. We speak uncommon provisions to cater for all the expenses needed to take care of the patients. We destroy every
generational curses and declare that they will not continue but the blessings of God will overshadow each and every one of you.
We are in agreement with Gods word in Jeremiah 30:17 “ But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds declares the LORD.”
So be it, in Jesus Name. Amen.

[rkdian]

Kristin . Prayers are going out for your Brother,

We ask that The Great Physician will heal all those that have or about
undergone surgery and radiation therapy and that the fire of God will destroy all the cancer cells. We speak peace to all the
patients and ask the healing virtue of Our Lord God will flow through every vein, tissue, cell, ligament and that healing will manifest.
We believe that Gods desire is manifest in your life. His desire is written in 3 John 2 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good
health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along”. We speak peace to all the families having cancer
patients. We speak uncommon provisions to cater for all the expenses needed to take care of the patients. We destroy every
generational curses and declare that they will not continue but the blessings of God will overshadow each and every one of you.
We are in agreement with Gods word in Jeremiah 30:17 “ But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds declares the LORD.”
So be it, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DOCWILLEY]

Kristen ,My prayers may be a bit different in language.but the sentiment is the same .MAYHOOOOA CONTONYEEE MAYHOOOOOA CONTONYAHEEEE YAHOOAAHA GREAT WONTANKANKA WONTANKA
I PRAY FOR YOUR BROTHER

[kmarier2001]

Kristen ,My prayers may be a bit different in language.but the sentiment is the same .MAYHOOOOA CONTONYEEE MAYHOOOOOA CONTONYAHEEEE YAHOOAAHA GREAT WONTANKANKA WONTANKA
I PRAY FOR YOUR BROTHER

Whatever works, DOC. Thank you:)

[timsgrl_88]

Hey girl I will definitely keep your brother and the rest of you and your family in my prayers! Let any of us know if there is anything we can do to help!

[V8403]

A Prayer Addressed To The Mountain Spirits ( Apache )

Chiricahua Apache Text

G3h4, chee[k4] nts'7s digh8.
Beenzh=go '1n1g0dl1.
Gots'7se '1deen1g0dl1.
Gog1le7 k1'1n1g0dl1.

(46.2)
Gots'ise d77k'eh been1shdoodza'.
'&y22 nn1'j7l4.
'!77 d1ha'y1 '1n[jid00ndiiy1 '1g0l1.

(46.3)
'I[k'id3, goj1de gond1a k1'1n1g0ndlaan1'a.


Jind7n
'&y22, dooha'y1kaadahgoos'3dago '1n1g0dl1.
'!7b22 '1n[dishnd7.

Translated

Mountain Spirit, leader of the Mountain Spirits, your body is holy.
By means of it, make him well again.
Make his body like your own.
Make him strong again.

He wants to get up with all of his body.
For that reason, he is performing this ceremony,
Do that which he has asked of you.

Long ago, it seems you restored someone's legs and eyes for them.
This has been said.
In the same way, make him free again from disease.
That is why I am speaking to you.

[Friendlyme]

Hi Kristine, sorry to hear about your brother. I will keep him in my prayers too and the whole family. May the Lord keep him strong always.

[proudmom957]

Quote:
Originally Posted by V8403 http://www.usmchangout.com/portal/hangout/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.usmchangout.com/portal/hangout/showthread.php?p=98280#post98280)
Kristin . Prayers are going out for your Brother,

We ask that The Great Physician will heal all those that have or about
undergone surgery and radiation therapy and that the fire of God will destroy all the cancer cells. We speak peace to all the
patients and ask the healing virtue of Our Lord God will flow through every vein, tissue, cell, ligament and that healing will manifest.
We believe that Gods desire is manifest in your life. His desire is written in 3 John 2 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good
health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along”. We speak peace to all the families having cancer
patients. We speak uncommon provisions to cater for all the expenses needed to take care of the patients. We destroy every
generational curses and declare that they will not continue but the blessings of God will overshadow each and every one of you.
We are in agreement with Gods word in Jeremiah 30:17 “ But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds declares the LORD.”
So be it, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
__________________
Proud mother of LCpl Dylan, USMC!
Bring 'em home safe!






Amen Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:grouphug:

[kmarier2001]

Thank you tons, everyone! I knew I could count on you all. They have yet to start the chemo/radiation, as they want to build up his strength first. He has been on a liquid only diet for about a week and a half, due to not being able to keep the food down, but today they started him back on solid food and he was able to keep it down. So today was a good day!:)

[rkdian]

That is wonderful news, Kristin! We pray he will continue to gain strength, both physically and spiritually. Hang in there, sister-girl. Us MM's know how to wait on stuff. We're still here for your family. How are your parents holding up through this? Must be really tough on them. Big, heartfelt, healing hugs to all of you!!

[kmarier2001]

My Mom is not doing so well with this. She wants to be there with him, but the hospital is about 4 hours away and to go there everyday is just too much for either her or more father to have to drive there everyday. I can't get out of work right now, as I'm working overtime due to the economy, so the weekends is the only spare time I have. Unfortunately, since it's the VA he has to go through, he has no choice and has to go where they have the facilities to take care of cancer patients. Dad never shows his emotions to much (unless he's really ticked off), but I know that having his first born son so sick is hard on him, as well.

[rkdian]

I don't care to imagine how you all feel right now. :( I know you feel an extra need to care for your parents, but be sure to take care of our Kristin, too. As tough as it is to live by, "Don't sweat the small stuff" is the best advice I could give you. The dishes, laundry, yardwork, et al will still be there waiting when you get to them. Don't push yourself from sunrise to sunset trying to single-handedly "make it right." FYI...a hot bath with a glass of wine and a good book is not too extravagant!!!! All will be as it should. Keep the faith! :grouphug:

[DOCWILLEY]

Kristen Im just now getting back on line so Im catching upon posts.This is my first.I would try and contact veterans outreach in your area .there may very well be people willing to give your mom and dad rides to the VA.its just a thought but I was very surprised when I went to them .There were a lot of people willing to do things for vets.I had a really nice lady give me rided to Lebanon,Pa VA. whenever I needed them

[kmarier2001]

Thanks DOC, I'll look into it. My parents went to see my brother today. As far as I know, my brother will be starting the chemo/radiation tomorrow. They moved him upstairs (which is where they do the treatments)this morning. The Dr. at the facility told my brother that he may be able to go to the Syracuse VA hospital and have the surgery done, depending on how well the treatments work in shrinking the cancer mass. Time will tell. Again, I thank everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers. You are all the best and I don't know what I would do without you! Love you all!

[dragonfly]

Your family will all be in my prayers Kristen. God Bless your Brother and remember, If God will bring you to it, He will bring you through it.

[rkdian]

Thanks DOC, I'll look into it. My parents went to see my brother today. As far as I know, my brother will be starting the chemo/radiation tomorrow. They moved him upstairs (which is where they do the treatments)this morning. The Dr. at the facility told my brother that he may be able to go to the Syracuse VA hospital and have the surgery done, depending on how well the treatments work in shrinking the cancer mass. Time will tell. Again, I thank everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers. You are all the best and I don't know what I would do without you! Love you all!

Did they start the treatments, Kristin?

[kmarier2001]

My brother had his first radiation treatment yesterday, even though they did say they wouldn't start till today. My Mom said he is the worst patient in the whole VA hospital, after her visit with him yesterday. Seems he's a bit ornery. I told her it's probably just due to the fact that he's stir crazy from being there for so long and knowing he'll be there for some time yet. Not sure when the chemo will start.

[USAgirl2009]

You bet, prayers being sent now. Cancer is hard on everyone invovled family and patient...trust me on the family part.

[rkdian]

Not sure what the plans are with your brother, but when it was my mom, they didn't do both treatments at once. Both are very nasty to healthy human cells as well as diseased cancer cells. They will probably finish the round of radiation, give his body some time, then do chemo. I hope it doesn't come to that for all of you. I pray radiation will make that naughty old tumor figure out it's unwelcome and send it packing!! :)

[kmarier2001]

All of the radiation treatments on my brother are done now. They doubled up on them, trying to prevent the Cancer from spreading to where they did an ileostomy (reversible), so as to keep him from having to have a colostomy (in most cases, irreversible). He is scheduled to have surgery on July 1st, to try to have as much of the Cancer as possible, removed. There were a few areas that they could not give him radiation, so hopefully those areas will not spread too much between now and the surgery. My brother is not one to ask too many questions (he figures what he doesn't know won't hurt him), so that's about all I know for now. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, everyone:)

[lovemymarine]

I'm glad to hear things are going as well as they can be expected to go, Kristin. My grandfather has the same mindset as your brother, if he doesn't know it does't mean to much - it drives my mom nuts! I hope everything continues to move forward in a positive direction. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. :grouphug:

[DOCWILLEY]

Im still keeping your brother in my thoughts and prayers Kristen.It sounds like the road has gotten a bit better for your brother but he still has a bit to go.

[proudmom957]

Thank you for the update Kristin, I had been wondering how he was doing. I'm glad things seem to be progressing and I hope that they continue to. I will keep your brother in my prayers each night until he gets thru this. Hugs to you Kristin...stay strong.

[BrotherMick]

Kristin, Continued prayers for your Brother and for you and your whole family. Cancer is such a terrible thing and everyone has their own way of dealing with it. We have to be there for the family member/friend for support, but we also have to honor their requests as to how they want us to be there for them. Here'e praying that it goes the way your Brother wants it to go. And God bless you too, Sister.

[rkdian]

Even if I'm not here physically as much as I was in the past, I am still here with you in spirit, Kristin. God's will be done and may the blessings of peace come upon you all. Love ya!!

[kmarier2001]

Okay all ~ Could use some extra prayers for my brother, tomorrow. His surgery is scheduled to take place Wednesday July 1st. It will take approximately 4 hours to complete. They will be doing a partial colostomy, as well as trying to remove as much as the tumor/cancer, as possible. He will then be in intensive care for at least 2 days. Thanks everyone. I'll let you know as soon as I find out, how everything went.

[DOCWILLEY]

Prayers inbound Kristen.keep us posted...

[proudmom957]

Sending extra prayers your way Kristin and some:grouphug:'s too!!

[BrotherMick]

Kristin, My thoughts and prayers are also with your Brother and you. Try to stay in good spirits for him. He needs your support and strength.

[kmarier2001]

Thanks everyone. I sure hope things go well for him. He's had a pretty crappy time of things through the years and this is one thing he really needs to have go well.

[rkdian]

Your brother has been turned over to God for His will to be done, Kristin. Lots of love out to you and yours from lots of us here. Keep us posted as convenient. Give your mom and dad big hugs from me also, please.

[kmarier2001]

My brother is resting peacefully in ICU, surgery has been done. They removed all of the tumor, hopefully. They had to do a full colostomy, unfortunately, which is permanent. The tumor was a large one and was just too far down and they had no choice but to do the colostomy. The most important thing is, he is alive. It will take him some time to get used to things, but it's much better then the alternative. Thank you to all of you for your thoughts, prayers and well wishes. You certainly helped tremendously and I just love you all sooooo much!!:grouphug:

[BrotherMick]

Your initial report sounds good. Praying that all continues to go well. You know that you will never be far from our thoughts.

[proudmom957]

Thanks for the update Kristin and I'm thankful he came thru the surgery well. I will continue to keep him in my prayers!! You make sure to take care of yourself as well.

[Marine_wannabe]

I'm still praying for him and your family Kristin. I could use your prayers too, we had a big house fire and something fell and brunt and broke my hand last night at work. I guess thats the risk of being a firefighter:rolleyes:

[kmarier2001]

I'm still praying for him and your family Kristin. I could use your prayers too, we had a big house fire and something fell and brunt and broke my hand last night at work. I guess thats the risk of being a firefighter:rolleyes:


Ouch!! You have my prayers for a quick and speedy recovery. Hope it's not too awfully painful for you.

[Marine_wannabe]

They gave me some pain pills but they don't help much with the pain, just makes my loopy

[rkdian]

Thanks for the update, Kristin. Our prayers are being heard! We won't stop anytime soon, either. Hugs to you all!
Matt, that sounds like it hurt right away! This isn't something that might impede you in the enlistment process is it?

[DOCWILLEY]

They gave me some pain pills but they don't help much with the pain, just makes my loopy
sometimes loopy can be a good thing.Be sure to keep it elevated.And thanks for being a firefighter,i was a volunteer firefighter for many years when i was still living in my hometown,was even chief for a couple.Its not an easy job and the hours suck,but somebodys got to do it.Thanks...

[Marine_wannabe]

Matt, that sounds like it hurt right away! This isn't something that might impede you in the enlistment process is it?

It souldn't effect my enlistment, atleast I hope not

[llconley]

In our prayers Semper fi

[proudmom957]

Kristin, how is your brother doing??

[kmarier2001]

Kristin, how is your brother doing??


He's still in the hospital, awaiting the chemo treatments. We are hoping that after the first few, he'll be able to come back home and have the rest of the treatments done closer to home. My brother said the surgeon who removed the cancer, is an extremely nice Dr and seems to be excellent in his field. Hopefully, for my brothers sake(and others), he is just that and got all of the cancer. They took a look at his lymph nodes, I guess, and said they seem to be okay. When they were running some tests a few weeks before his surgery, they thought possibly the cancer was starting to spread into the lymph nodes. There are days he's in good spirits and days he's not. I suppose having to be in the hospital for this long, can take it's toll.

Thanks for inquiring on him and sorry I've been a little lax in letting you all know how he's doing. Thanks, as well, for the continued thoughts and prayers!

[BrotherMick]

Prayers continue for him and your whole family.

[proudmom957]

Thanks for the update Kristin and I'm glad things are looking ok. I bet he sure is wanting to get out of that darn hospital!!!

[Guide Plt.2129]

Hey Kristin, he is in our prayers .
And youngster, so are you.
Be strong.
love you
Christine and Rusty

[kmarier2001]

Thanks everyone:) And Rusty ~ It's good to see you around the Hangout again! You have my thoughts and prayers, as well, as I know you haven't been feeling up to par, lately. I'm glad you are feeling better! We've all missed you!:grouphug:

[kmarier2001]

My Mom just called me, as she just got done talking with my brother. They are releasing him from the hospital in Albany, today!!!! He'll have to go to the VA Hospital in Syracuse, to have some stitches removed in a few weeks and for his chemo and a few other routine follow-ups, as well. He's not 100% better, but just the mere fact that he can come home and not be stuck in the hospital will surely help to improve his health further. I know he's quite anxious to get the hell out of there. Anyways, I thank you all, wholeheartedly, for the thoughts, prayers and special wishes you gave! You're all the very best and I truly love you each and every one of you!:):grouphug:

[BrotherMick]

Great news Kristin... Here's hoping the continued success is acheived through the chemo. Prayers continue.

[Guide Plt.2129]

:D

GOD IS GREAT.
Prayers answered.
Thank you.

I'll say it maybe 3 times.
Quote me
----"I'm not afraid of dying, it's living that scares the crap outta me"----
It get's tough after this.
The stuff to follow, well, I have a 2 foot braid red hair for a wig.
My throat cancer scare................I am so frickin glad when I wake up alive every morning I "Snoopy dance".http://www.google.com/images?q=tbn:U_-o7g0KjEd7XM::1.bp.blogspot.com/_1I-DcQYvV0w/Say2D8iHkmI/AAAAAAAAAOE/mIxhZ_2zP7g/s320/snoopy%252BDance.bmp (http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1I-DcQYvV0w/Say2D8iHkmI/AAAAAAAAAOE/mIxhZ_2zP7g/s320/snoopy%2BDance.bmp&imgrefurl=http://musingsofanaussiewriter.blogspot.com/2009/03/im-quite-chuffed-with-myself.html&h=320&w=252&sz=12&tbnid=U_-o7g0KjEd7XM:&tbnh=118&tbnw=93&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsnoopy%2Bdance&usg=__RwOYt5u0JTxGtxiFecpa4-2Isf4=&ei=v2ZdSoO7GpDosQPluPyaCg&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=3&ct=image)
Serious.
Snoopy dance.
Support and love.
Hugs.
Strawberry cheese cake and lots of coleslaw.
Hugs.
Good to be 1/4th back, and I have missed you all, each and everyone....
Yeah, pissed the devil off....
luvin all you
Guide
Rusty

[rkdian]

God does answer!! Thank you!
Such wonderful news, Kristin! Just being home is the best prescription they could ever give him. The road ahead WILL be rough. The prayers don't end here. Hugs, sister.
Rusty, I knew no details. I thank God every morning you wake alive also, my friend! May our Maker keep you close to His heart and love you in the Perfect way only He can. Prayers continuing for you and yours as well. Hugs for all of you, too.

[kmarier2001]

Rusty ~ we are very happy to have YOU back! We don't take to kindly to any of our "kin" fallen ill. Our lives have been blessed because you are a part of it, as is everyone else here. We may not ever meet (although it would be nice someday to actually see the person behind the keyboards whom we've conversed with and come to consider our family), but having known each other through some great(and at times deep)conversations ~ having one of our own feeling down, doesn't do the heart good. We're glad that you've gotten to feeling better and hope you continue to get better each day and stay that way. We're right here doing that snoopy dance along with you, my friend:)

[Guide Plt.2129]

BIG Praryer's goin out.....before sleep....After sleep...I aint taking either.........
I know God is a pretty good Dude, or really Marine.
Iron Lion of Zion
Dont fail us now.
Startin to think HE may be a rasta.
Sleep.
Brother.
Luv ya.
Guide