Prayers please for StaceyL and HeatherC (Canada)

[HeatherC]

Hi, all -

Stacey and I have not "found our place" on these new boards much yet. But I am checking in today to ask you folks to pray for both of us.
Me, I have been diagnosed with a probable meningioma - this is a kind of brain tumour that is almost always benign (ie *not* cancer) but it will still require surgery. I am having an MRI Monday evening and will see my neurosurgeon (I have already met him once) on Tuesday to find out further plans. I have lots of support from friends, co-workers(I work part-time as an RN), family and my dh, 3 boys and I are OK for now. I am continuing to work part-time (the doctor said it was OK, but I may not drive because of risk of seizure. My 17 yos has become my chauffeur...) - to try to set some money aside. When I am off for surgery, I will not get sick pay (since I am a part-time employee) - I will have to apply for unemployment/illness insurance. This will help but will not replace my usual earnings.... When I got this diagnosis, but my initial thought (my Bible reading at the time was in Job) was "Shall I accept good from the Lord and not evil?" I am at peace....
So prayer that my tumour will indeed turn out to be a benign meningioma and "take-out-able" and that the Lord will provide for our needs financially would be appreciated. Also -- that he will uphold my young men, and they will find Him faithful....

Now -- re: StaceyL
I just got an email from Stacey's son Erik; I will paste it here for all of you to read.

"Hello Mrs. Candy, this is Erik emailing...I'm not sure which address you primarily use, so I'm sending this message to both.


First of all, I heard you've had (or are having?) surgery on a tumor...I hope and pray it goes well, and without any complications.

I don't know if David emailed you already, but our mom was hurt in a car accident on Friday, February 29th. I was in the car but am ok. She is going to be alright (no permanent injuries, organ damage, internal bleeding, or anything), but she is currently in Hamilton General Hospital, and has some injuries, including:


-Broken collarbone


-Fractured Pelvis


-Fractured Hip


-Broken Sacrum


-Multiple broken ribs


-Various cuts & bruises




Don't get too scared though, as I said, she is going to be ok. Obviously she is in a lot of pain, but she says she has experienced a strange calm and optimism despite what's happened. The recovery time should be about 3 months (hopefully!), although she'll be able to come back home in the near future, albeit under homecare, etc.


She asked me to send you this email and to send a message out to the well trained mind board (the highschool one, I think. Whichever one she posts on), and ask for people to pray for her (and our whole family) during this time.




My brothers and I are doing alright at home. Matthew and Kenneth have been going between people's houses, but at the moment are back here. Our church had a meeting 2 days after the accident and put together a list of people who would bring us meals, drive us around, etc. so we are well-taken care of. We've gone to see our mom several times and she is doing a little better each day, and has made considerable progress considering it's only been 8 days.


Sorry for letting you know so late. I just thank God she wasn't hurt any worse.




Pray, and tell the WTM board to as well.




Thanks,




Erik"

So Stacey needs our prayers as well, as do her wonderful young men (they visited with us a while back and they are a great bunch of young men -- my 3 boys and her lads all got along well together.)

Even though "she is going to be all right" those are pretty serious injuries. It must have been quite a serious collision (and I can imagine her trying to take the worst hit for herself to protect Erik.....)

I am so glad to hear that her church family is standing by her -- I know Stacey has struggled with feeling alone, not fitting in. This, I hope, will bless her ultimately....

Thanks, all for your support and prayers. They will be appreciated by both families.....

HeatherC (Canada)

[Kelli in TN]

Wow. I am adding you both to my prayer list. Please keep us updated as you are able.

[Kareni]

Heather, sending positive thoughts to you and your family and to Stacey and her sons.

Regards,
Kareni

[Michelle in MO]

happening to you and StaceyL. I will [B]definitelyB] be praying for both of you! One verse I thought of while reading your post is from the end of Psalm 27 (vs. 13):

"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." (NIV) I like the NAS even better: "I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."


Remember and meditate on the goodness of God and His love for you. We will be praying for both of you and your families!

[Jodi-FL]

wow. that's some serious stuff you both are dealing with. you are loved, and have prepared your families well. please keep us updated.

praying in FL JOdi

[LisaNY]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for posting about Stacey! I will definitely be praying! The poor dear! :(

I will be praying for you as well - I'm sorry that you are going through this.

[gardenschooler]

I will be praying for both of you. Thanks so much for taking the time to tell us what is going on with StaceyL, as well.

[nutmeg]

Prayers for you both!

[percytruffle]

I would be happy to collect cards and letters for Stacey and forward them on to her home. I have her address. Feel free to pm or e-mail me and I will give you my address so you can send them to me and I will forward them to her. I can't just give out her address, but I would be happy to share mine with you for this purpose.


I'm so sorry to hear this bad news from both you and Stacey. I will certainly pray. I feel so aweful that both of you felt isolated from the new boards and now are having to endure these hardships. We are here for you. (((())))

[Plaid Dad]

I have prayed for both of you and will continue to. Please keep us posted.

[Janet in WA]

Both of you dear ladies and your families are in my prayers!

[Valerie(TX)]

I know we are told that we will endure trials, but my heart aches for both of you!

Please know that both families are in our prayers, and Heather, please, PLEASE, keep us frequently posted on your and Stacey's condition. I would like to be able to hold you up before the throne on a very regular basis, with as much as you feel comfortable sharing--although He certainly knows before we even pray. :o

I will go put your names on my pantry door list right now--that's the best way I've found to keep the names of folks who are dear to me frequently in prayer! :D

{{{Heather}}
{{{Stacey}}

Valerie

[Brenda in MA]

God's blessings and peace to you both,
Brenda

[jail warden]

Praying for you both.

[Beth in OH]

I'm sending up prayer for you both. I'm studying Job right now, too--I won't play the role of his friends and tell you bad stuff. ;-) God has both you and Stacey in His hands. Please pass along my good wishes to Stacey, too. Get well to both of you!

Beth

[Staci in CT]

Heather, Stacey, and families:

Your full and quick recoveries are in my family's prayers. We are also praying for courage for your families in this tough time of need.

Staci in CT

[Sandy in Indy]

Praying here for healing and peace.

[Laura in VA]

Thank you so much for posting about both of your situations. I was just thinking about Stacey today and wondering how she was. I will be praying for both of you and your families. Please keep us posted and let us know if there is anything we can do!

[Kimber]

I am not on this board a lot, but I will pray for both of you and your families. God bless you.

Kimberly

[Faithr]

Wow, praying here! I haven't been on the boards these past few years but I remember Stacey L. And I will certainly pray for you Heather as well.

[godpoetry]

Praying for both of you and your families.

[Maxine in WA]

Hi, all -

Stacey and I have not "found our place" on these new boards much yet. But I am checking in today to ask you folks to pray for both of us.

HeatherC (Canada)

I understand about not "finding your place" on the new boards. Please know that those of us who have been around awhile know you both and love you.

I don't post on these boards much anymore, but I sort of "followed" Stacey, KC, Heather, and Cathi (from Hawaii, now in ?) from the Sonlight boards to these boards. You all have always provided much inspiration and advice and prayer to whomever needed it. And now you need it.

Our prayers are with you and your families as you go through these trials. You (especially, Stacey) may wonder when will these trials ever end? God has His hands on your lives. He will never leave nor forsake you. I pray for quick healing for both of you and for comfort for your families. Please let us know if there's any more we can do for you all. God Bless You, Always!

[Jan P.]

OH Heather, I will pray for you and Stacey. Please keep us posted.

[Karin]

Praying here. Thanks for posting this--I'd wondered why I hadn't "seen" you.

[Heather in Savannah]

I am so sorry to hear what you are dealing with. This must be a difficult time for you and your family. God will provide the $$'s you need...I can bear witness to that....that's why we are here in Georgia rather than back home in Ontario...long story. Please pass on my best wishes to Stacey...her life has been so difficult and complex, that the added complexity of life from a hospital room must be overwhelming. I believe that God has a special plan for her, and that the trials in her life have an ultimate good. Please keep us posted on both of your situations so we can pray and care.
Blessings,
Heather once from Ontario, now Georgia.

[Lori D.]

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[Sharon in MD]

I will be praying for both you and Stacey. Please keep us informed on both of your conditions when you can. It was really sweet of you to pass along the information Heather.

We will be praying for God's grace mercy and healing in your lives and loads of encouragement to see you through.:)

[DIY-DY]

You both have our thoughts and prayers. Please, please update us on how you and Stacey are doing. That's an awful lot to have hit your two homes all at once. I'm so glad you have such great support, love, and encouragement right there for you. {{hugs}}
Hi, all -

Stacey and I have not "found our place" on these new boards much yet. But I am checking in today to ask you folks to pray for both of us.
HeatherC (Canada)

[8FillTheHeart]

Wow, Stacey and Heather, I have prayed for you both. Stacey, praising the Lord that you weren't more seriously injured and that you have a speedy recovery. Heather, I am praying for your surgeons and that all goes well. Peace of Christ to you both.

[Jill W.]

I, too, have a meningioma. Mine's inoperable and was treated with radiation. Please contact me if you have any questions or need moral support.

Jill W.

[Cathy in TX]

I'm praying for both of you. May God heal you both, and quickly!

[Beth in SW WA]

Praying here for God's miraculous healing upon both of you...

[Tammyla]

Praying here.

[ereks mom]

Praying for you all! Please post updates as often as you can!

[transientChris]

I am so sorry to hear about both of you. I will be praying.

Christina in Florida

[Jackie in AR]

Oh, my goodness.

I'll be praying.

Please update as you can.

((Heather)) ((Stacey))

[Tina]

So sorry you and Stacey are having these challenges in your lives. I'll be praying for both of you and your families.

[Mama Bear]

My BIL has had two seperate meningiomas removed successfully -- years apart. We'll be praying that all goes well for youas you prepare for this.

Praying also for peaceful rest and sleep, rapidly lessening pain, and a very speedy recovery for Stacey (and family).

Blessings.

[kate in seattle]

I haven't been on the boards since the change to the new format. Please know I am praying for you and Stacey.

hugs and prayers,
kate in seattle

[Barb F. PA in AZ]

Oh what a shock to hear both of your news! I'm so sorry. Prayers for healing for you both.

Barb

[FloridaLisa]

Prayers will be said here for both of you, Heather and Stacey, as well as for your families. Thank you for entrusting us with your prayer needs! My family will be lifting you up down here in Florida. This is such an expression of the wide reach of the true Church -- that we down in Florida can care about you and pray for you, to God who oversees us all. May God do "immeasurably more than all you could ask or imagine." Please let Stacey and her boys know that her big virtual family cares about them and is praying for them!

Lisa

[StaceyinLA]

God Bless both of you and your families! I just pray He'll continue to give you peace!!

[Laurel-in-CA]

Please let Stacey know that we are praying for her here...and for you. May your surgery and both of your recoveries go well. And may you both have all the support you need!

[Anna]

My prayers to you, Heather, and to Stacy, and to both your families.

[HeatherC]

Hi, all --

Just a quick update to let you know what's up with Stacey and me.

I talked to Stacey this evening -- she is still in hospital, but expects to be going home in the next few days. She is in the process of having her house checked over by occupational therapists, etc. to see what kinds of equipment, etc. she might need. She is "walking" using a walker, but with some difficulty, as she has a broken hip on one side, and a broken collarbone on the other. She uses a wheelchair some of the time as well.
She still has quite some time to go before she will be back to "normal" (whatever that is....) Her boys are doing well, I think, but are looking forward to having her back home....
She is in good spirits, her pain is controlled, all seems to be going well, with no major setbacks.

Me -- I continue to wait. I had an MRI about 10 days ago, and then my first appointment with the neurosurgeon was cancelled (he was called away; not his fault). So my week has been one of waiting, which I find I'm not that good at :-)
I did finally see the neurosurgeon yesterday, and things seem to be in progress. The MRI seemed to show a fairly straightforward meningioma, and he was positive that "we'll just go in and take it out and you should be OK in a couple of months". That was a relief. However, he does want "another" MRI, so I am now awaiting that. It will likely take another few days, because everything pretty much shuts down here for 4 days over the Easter weekend. (I admit to feeling a tad frustrated that, for whatever reason, the first MRI wasn't done "quite right", which is why he wants another one....) The neurosurgeon seemed to think that I would be able to have the surgery sometime in April, and that all would go smoothly.
I had a bit of a different opinion from his secretary today, though -- she led me to believe that it could be June before much happens -- that was quite discouraging to hear, and it's hard to know which to believe now.
Please pray that things would happen sooner rather than later, and that I would be patient....
Thanks, all....

HeatherC

[Plaid Dad]

Praying for you both! Please continue to keep us posted.

[Chris in CA]

Praying here as well!

[Lori D.]

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[Sharon in MD]

Please know, and let Stacey know, that we are praying here! I'll especially be praying for you that the scheduling of things gets expedited for you!

[Kimber]

God bless both of you! I'm praying for you and your families.

[Laura in VA]

Thanks for the update and please keep them coming!

[Barb F. PA in AZ]

Wasn't Stacy teaching part time? Will she be able to continue?

The news is encouraging for both of you. Thank you for posting.

Barb

[periwinkle]

strength and healing for Stacey

patience and peace for you, ((Heather)) I am not a very patient person myself. May the Lord hold you tight in his able hands.

[LisaNY]

Thank you so much for the update, (((Heather))) - I've been praying.

[Veronica in VA]

Praying!

[Valerie(TX)]

Thank you *so* much for coming to post an update! I have been praying for both you and Stacey, and for both your families.

I'll specifically be praying that God will "light a fire" :glare: under the medical providers who are caring for you, and that you will see his hand working in every detail--the timing, every person you meet, every detail, small and large.

God bless!

Valerie

[Jan P.]

Heather,

Thank you for the update. I will continue to pray for you and Stacey. I do so hope that your surgery will be as soon as possible. I wouldn't want to wait until June either!!

Jan

[FloridaLisa]

Praying all the way down here in Florida as well. May the Lord give you peace in His timing.

Lisa

[Osmosis Mom]

Hope things improve for you and Stacey. Our hearts are with you ladies.

Take care.

[Beth in SW WA]

James 5:13-18 The Prayer of Faith

13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

[percytruffle]

I offered before to forward cards and letters, even small packages, to Stacey at her home if you wish to send her something and don't have her address. I cannot give out her personal info without her permission, but if you e-mail or pm me I would be happy to give you my address. You can send your greetings to me and I will forward them on to Stacey. I have already sent out one package, but will be happy to send more. It looks like she's in for a long recovery and without a spouse for support I'm sure she would love to hear from all of us.

Thanks for the update, Heather. I am praying for you both.

[Osmosis Mom]

Hope things improve for you and Stacey. Our hearts are with you ladies.

Take care.

[Jackie in AR]

Thanks for the update, Heather.

I'll be praying for both of you.

[mom2abcd]

I just read this. I'm praying for you both!!! Hugs!