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Our Family's Journey through the Valleys, Mountaintops, and the Peaceful Plateaus of Life

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Prayer Request Time Again

My Dad just called a bit ago, and gave me some updates on my aunts. These are Dad's older sisters. He is one of five children, and these are the only ones still living. Aunt Mary is 87, and has leukemia. In her regular check up last week, they found a growth they were almost certain was colon cancer. The results came back today, and they were conclusive this time...it is cancer. They are trying to decide what to do next.

My other aunt, Aunt Ginny, is 84, and is the closest in age to my Dad, who is the "baby." She has been struggling with getting her blood sugar under control. He told me that it is consistently over 500, and they can't seem to figure out why. She also has diabetic neuropathy in her legs, and right now is barely able to walk. This is the aunt I may stay with for awhile when she leaves the nursing home.

You have to know Dad's family to realize that even though they are up in years, this is still a shock to all of us, because they all have had the health of people 20-30 years younger than their age. For example, Dad walks at least 4 miles a day, and works yet. To look at him or my Aunt Mary, you would never guess that they were in their 80's. My Aunt Ginny is showing her age a bit more, but still doesn't seem to be anywhere near her 84 years.

It seems like just yesterday they were all 3 just fine and dandy, and I was expecting them all to live to be 100 and be with me "forever." I wrote a post about a visit BJ and I had with all three of them when my oldest aunt came up to visit this fall. If you are interested in reading it, you can click here.

Please pray for each of them. They all know the Lord, and I know that when I do lose them here on this earth, I will see them again. But in the meantime, I am selfish enough to want them here as long as possible! Mostly, I don't want to see them suffer the way my mother suffered with her cancer. It was a horrible way to have to die, and I don't want to see that happen to anyone else that I love so very much.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx

Praying for your aunts, Kathy...and for you. What a blessing to know that you will see them again in heaven one day-- that knowledge and assurance is the most precious gift they can leave you.

I know what you mean about someone being in their 80s but seem much younger. My mother-in-law's father is 92 years old! He just very recently has been having some health problems. But back in his younger days (when he was a spry 85 years old!), he could hike circles around me! Seriously. He was so involved with his church, working in the food pantry, serving Meals on Wheels to people MUCH younger than him, and working with Carpenters for Christ. And he is still sharp as a tack! I feel like he will be around forever and will dearly miss him when he goes home to be with the Lord.

Praying for good health and God's grace for your family.

Love,
Marsha

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Thursday, March 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mistresninos

This is very difficult. I will be praying for you.

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Friday, March 31, 2006 - I can relate

Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

except mine is not my mom and dad yet. My grandmother had to be put in a nursing home this past Dec., and her mind is continually getting worse. And, as these things happen, it makes you look closer. I look at my mom and dad, who are in good shape right now, but wonder how much longer we have. I know Satan would love to preoccupy my mind with that, so I don't let him. Time really does go so fast, doesn't it? I have said a prayer for you and your family. I hope you hear some good news soon!
Letitia

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