PattyJo Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I am asking for prayer this morning. DH, Bill, is going into the hospital today to have a "Power Port" placed. This is to make it easier on him and all Tech's to administer his chemo treatments. Last treatment, they tried 6 times to find a site and it left him exhausted, not to mention the Tech's frustrated. It's an all day thing, where they will put him under, takes about 2 hrs to put it in place, then he has to be there for an additional 4 to 6 hrs to make sure it stays in place. For all of you that are praying, please pray for an easy placement with no complications. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 We are here for you and Bill, dear Patty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Patty Jo consider it done! My SIL had a port put in when she was going through her treatments, has been cancer free now (5 th round free) for over 2 years and they wanted to remove her port and she said, "No way it is my security blanket." While the procedure took some time to get it in she says it was so well worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Praying for you both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Praying a new. you two are on my daily prayer today I will add this new request. I know you know Where your strength lies. Just rest in Him and tell Bill we have him lifted up. Blessings my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junebug_one Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Prayers are on the way for you and your Husband. Carolj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 You were in my thoughts this morning as I read my Bible and did my study...this is what it said...hope you all don't mind... Isaiha 40:28- 31 28: Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the evelasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29: He gives strenght to the weary, and increases the power of the weak. 30: Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31: but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strenght. They will soar on the wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. This scripture was a help to me when I was going through a very troubled time. I had to remember to keep my eyes and my faith in Him and he would renew my strenght and he did and he does. Keep the faith my friends, and you will gain strenght in and from Him. I love ya and and I'm praying for you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Perfect. Amen. Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Patty Jo...another prayer has just been sent for you and your husband. Today will go well. Everyone is praying for you and I'm sure God is listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingjunky Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I hope all goes well. Your in my thoughts, and I pray for strength for you and your husband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep a positive attitude, all will go well. Coleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 What a beautiful passage Mary Beth...and a perfect time to read it to us....PattyJo....hugs from the east coast as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 My prayers are with you and Bill, Patty Jo, and hope everything goes well today. Mary Beth what a perfect passage.......Amen. Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 (((hugs and prayers))) All will be good. This port will make things much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Patty Jo, I can soooo sympathize with multiple sticks! I went last Thursday to the RA Dr and got stuck 4 times. I usually do not drink a lot of water, maybe a bottle a day. If I know I'm going for bloodwork I usually start drinking about 4 bottles or more a day a couple of days ahead of time so I can get rehydrated. It's an easy stick then. Iwent for years not knowing about this trick until a nurse told me about it once. I've been doing it since (except when I forget!). This might be a help for Bill to know about, too. Still praying for y'all daily! hang in there, Mary Beth hit it right on with her scripture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 You guys are awesome. What a family I got myself into thinking I was just buying a quilting machine!! You all have hearts that are big and full of love for one another. I'm humbled and grateful for each one of you. All went well today. We got there at 8:30 and were home by 2:00 this afternoon. Neither one of us slept well last night, so we both took a nap this afternoon. Poor DH is so sore this afternoon, he can't raise his right arm at all. They told him no lifting over 15 lbs, and he's saying that he couldn't lift a lb of butter if he had to! Thank you all for your prayers and MaryBeth, thank you for that scripture. You really gave me exactly what I needed to hear, and I read it to DH too. He is amazed at how you all come together supporting not only us, but anyone in need. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.....May He bless each one of you for your faithfulness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Patty Jo, Nothing happens by chance. That scripture was part of my Bible study this morning. When I read it, I remember the last time I had read it was when I was going through a very, very dark time in my life. It gave me hope and inspiration. Even now, I am coming out of a difficult time, and though it is nothing like I experience a few years ago, this scripture helped me again. As I began to read it, you and Bill came to my mind. Do you think that was by chance? I don't. God layed you two on my heart today, even before I knew you were going for this proceedure. I just thought of you and thought of how that scripture had touched my heart. Then when I read your post I though I needed to share with you what God was doing. He is awesome!! I'm glad to hear today went well. Shana is right, the port will be a very good thing. no more bruises or sore places from needle sticks. Get some rest. Fifteen pounds is too much for anyone to lift A pound of butter sound like more fun anyway...top it with toast or a mound of mashed potatoes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 MaryBeth - has Bill been talking to you. That's what he loves, either toast or mashed potatoes and both with butter on them. LOL No, I'm not a believer in chance either. There is a purpose that we will never understand that keeps us moving and meeting exactly the people that we need to meet, to either help or be helped. Thanks for sharing that Word. As I said, it got our focus back on WHO is important and not the what that we are going thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi Pat and Bill, Don't know how I missed the posting earlier today, but I'm so glad to hear that all went well. MB, thanks for the reminder of the Bible verse. Hugs and continued prayers for all. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I am also so very thankful for the new friends I have on here! Patty Jo, I like what you said and agree with it...."and I thought I was just buying a quilting machine" You all are the best!!! :)linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Mary Beth thank you for posting the Word. Patty Jo just know you continue to be in our prayers and I am glad that all went well. Give Bill a gentle hug from all of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 this is just the morning update. Can you believe it, that man of mine is out working this morning. He has a friend that will drive for him, and he's going to a project where he will be consulting. Just sitting in a chair telling the powers that are in charge what to do. But it is soooo good for him to get out of the house and get some fresh air (not that I'm stinky or anything) ;)LOL. thanks again for all the prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 YEA BILL!!!! That is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Asked and answered, I would say. God is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Way to go Bill! Patty Jo I'm so glad for you both, just wonderful news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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