Sunday, March 10, 2013

Prayer Request


This week, I will be heading to Texas to help take care of my Dad, and get him to and from his radiation and chemo treatments. A while back, I typed a post about Dad having surgery on some of the vertebrae on his back.  After the surgery, he started radiation. When initially diagnosed with Metastatic Cancer in his lower vertebrae, doctors were not able to pinpoint the origin of his cancer.    Even through CAT scans and MRI’s, there was no origin identified.  Finally, doctors requested an upper GI series, at which point the origin was identified.  The origin turned out to be a tumor in the lower-third of his esophagus.   Doctors stretched my Dad’s esophagus, to make it easier for him to get food and liquids in his stomach.  On Tuesday, he will finish his radiation, then start going for chemo.  The chemo treatments will be in-depth to reduce the size of the tumor and kill it off. 

If and when I have down time this week, I will try to read and comment on all of your posts and try to answer your comments. 

I have just one request from my friends; please keep my Dad in your prayers.  He is strong, wants to fight this cancer, kick its butt, and live life to its fullest.

 
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  1. Rev. PaulMarch 10, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Father God, we come together in Your presence to declare that the cancer in Sandy's dad is NOT welcome, and must go! We speak a healing in Jesus' name - a name which is above all other names - and command the cancer to die & disappear from her dad's body.

    We thank You and give You all the praise, honor and glory, Lord. In Jesus' name, amen!

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 10, 2013 at 8:14 PM

      Rev. Paul,

      Thank you so very for your warm words and prayers. Heading for Texas in the morning and will share your prayers with my Dad.

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    2. kymberMarch 11, 2013 at 5:15 AM

      Rev. Paul - thank you for the beautiful prayer for Sandy's Dad....with words like yours, his cancer doesn't stand a chance!

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    3. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:02 PM

      Amen Kymber, Amen!!!

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  2. Practical ParsimonyMarch 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Sending everything I have your way.

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 10, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Practical Parsimony,

      Thank you so much, we truly appreciate your prayers.

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  3. UnknownMarch 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    You both will be in our prayers!!!

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  4. GailMarch 10, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    The power of prayer is amazing.

    My voice joins all the others in praying for your Dad.

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM

      Gail,

      Yes Ma'am the power is very amazing.
      Thank you for your warm words and prayers.

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  5. KMarch 10, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    You can count on our clan to say prayers for you and yours.

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:03 PM

      K,

      Thank you so very much, prayers are needed :-)

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  6. JaneofVirginiaMarch 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    With an attitude like your Dad's he certainly may ! He is in our prayers ! Travel safely.

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  7. JMDMarch 10, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    I will pray for your dad...I don't forget. Take care.

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:04 PM

      JMD,

      Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will be sending you a e-mail response.

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  8. camp and cottage livingMarch 11, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Sandy
    He's in my prayers.

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  9. Prayer RequestMarch 11, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Sandy, it is our privilege to pray in agreement with you for your father's healing. We'll also pray for you as the job of a caretaker is also very stressful.

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  10. kymberMarch 11, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    dear Sweet Sandy - you and yours are always in our thoughts and prayers! but we will be sure to "extra" pray that you travel safely and that your tough Dad gets through this. he sounds like a great man and if you got your guts, wit and will from him - then he will be just fine! lots of love, hugs and prayers heading your, and your Dad's way, from me and jambaloney!!!

    your friend,
    kymber

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:08 PM

      Sweet Kymber and Jambaloney,

      Thank you for being dear friends and sending prayers. I believe I did get Dad's guts, wit and will :-)

      Hugs and Love back at you.
      Your Friend,
      Sandy

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  11. IzzyMarch 11, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Gotcha covered! No reply needed, take care of your Dad.

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  12. Mamma BearMarch 11, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Sweet Sandy...We will be praying for your safe journey and a complete healing for your Dad.

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:10 PM

      Mamma Bear,

      Thank you so much for your kind words :-)

      Your Friend,
      sandy

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  13. Modern Day RedneckMarch 11, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    If you need anything while you are down here don't hesitate to let us know.

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:11 PM

      MDR,

      Thank you for the offer, I so appreciate your kindness.

      Your Texas/Oklahoma Friend,
      Sandy

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  14. The Homestead LadyMarch 11, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    We have been having special prayer services at our church 2 times a week, for a few weeks now for those living and suffering from cancer...I will add him to our prayer list...Take care my friend!

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      Homestead Lady,

      Thank you so much for adding my dad to your prayer list. I will give you a call this weekend sometime.
      Your Friend,
      Sandy

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  15. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 11, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Oh Sandy I am so sorry I will keep him in my prayers. Take care. Hug B

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:12 PM

      Buttons,

      Thank you for your warm words and prayers.
      Sandy

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  16. lotta joyMarch 12, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    This sickens my heart. WHY am I hearing the same story from so many people. My family. My friends. My bloggers. This is insane and beyond cruel.

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:16 PM

      Lotta Joy,
      Yes it's insane and cruel. Cancer is a bad word!!!!

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  17. gldMarch 13, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will pray for all of you.

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    1. Sandy LivesayMarch 13, 2013 at 9:16 PM

      Glenda,

      Thank you so much for your warm words and prayers.

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