Quilting Heidi Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I need all of you to say an extra prayer for my friend Donna. She has been battling cancer for more than a year. She went in for simple hysterectomy to remove some fibroid cysts she has had forever. At her 6 week check-up the doctor informed her that she had a very rare cancer that had spread to her lungs. It is a rare cancer and very agressive. Donna and I first met about 15 years ago. Our husbands were both on active duty. Her hubby is still on active duty and for a while they were moving every year. We lost touch for about 5 years but thankfully she finally got back in touch with me about a year ago. She saw my baby quilt published on the Sew Beautiful website and decided to try the last email she had for me. Thankfully my email hadn't changed! I ran into her while here in NC. My plan was to call her and get together tomorrow after my company left. Now she is in Chapel Hill go through her treatment. God works in mysterious ways doesn't he? She is a fighter and is giving it a valiant fight! She is only 45!!!! She has been on 3 different chemo regiments and today started the 4th. She will be hospitalized for the first five days out of each 21 day cycle and will go through three or four cycles. This is an especially hard chemo treatment. She currently has 9 tumors in her lung cavity. she has never been a smoker! Please say an extra prayer for her and that this will finally start to reduce the "ickies." Please just keep her and her family in your prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Oh how scary and sad, Heidi. I am glad that you two finally found eachother again. I will say prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Adding my prayers to yours while you pray for your friend....people come and go out of our lives for reasons, some never to be figured out. May her next round of Chemo, not be as rough as they expect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Im praying for a miracle for Donna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Definitely will be praying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyrw Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Adding Donna to my prayers. What a blessing that you found each other when she needs you most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Prayers and hugs, Judi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Heidi I will keep your friend in my prayers and thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Keeping Donna in my prayers for her treatment and hospitalization. Heidi I am sure you were a boost to her morale just to get to talk to and touch base with her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Oh Heidi, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Yes, I will keep her in my prayers, as well as her family and friends. I know exaclty what they are going through....my sister's cancer was colon that spread to her lungs. If she is strong, you will grow in your strength just watching her go through this terrible trying time. My sister was strong too, and she even had the doctor's thinking she could beat it, even though they really knew better. Be strong for your friend, do stuff just to make her smile and laugh and make this time the time of her life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewcrazy4quilting Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Heidi, You and your dear friends are in my prayers. I am currently in a very simmilar situation with a dear friend of 17 years. Her husband had passed away from ALS 10 years ago. We had lost touch over the last four years, in January I called her because I just couldn't get her off my mind. She had just started her first quilt, and was having some "mysterious" health problems. It was as if we never lost touch, we are still as close as ever. In Feb. she was diagnosed with primary liver cancer. I pray for her every day, she calls me her "spiritual" friend. I know that God moved me back into her life to help her through this. I try to add life to the time she has left, and boost her faith. That's what friends are for. So be the best friend you can possibly be and God bless you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmiequilts Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Prayers for Donna, her family and her dear friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 You guys are always in my prayers. . .so sad to hear, only 45, wow. Makes me want to go hug my family. ((((hugs for you too))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Heidi ... I am so sorry to hear about your friend - such a difficult and scary situation. One never knows what life will bring us. I am glad that the two of you have reconnected. I will keep Donna and her family in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'm sending prayers and hugs to Donna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Heidi, so sorry to hear of your friends illness. I am a firm believer that there are no coincedences. All things happen for a reason. You were suppossed to be there for your friend. Bless you and your friend. I also believe in the power of prayer. I am a RN and have seen many miracles. Prayers to you and your friend and to your families. This illness can affect everyone who loves her. Stay strong. Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Prayers and hugs to all in need. I too am a believer that there are no coincedences. A friend calls it a "God Thang". She is from Texas and that's how her "thing" comes out. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Donna will be in my prayers. Charlotte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Donna's name shall be added to our prayer list tonight at church. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Adding Donna's name to our prayer list at church too along with my own personal one and sending you a hug too Heidi. May you be blessed during this time as you walk her through this valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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