Sunday, September 20, 2009

Prayer Request..



My BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 DNA test came out negative...

...my breast cancer was not hereditary..just happenstance.

And happenstance has visited my sister Gerri, who now has breast cancer.


Yes. She has cancer, too. And Larry is still in the throws of his battle.

So extra strength is needed by all family members and all loved ones. We could use a little help in the healing energy you all have.

So whether you are near or far..please send up healing and loving thoughts for my sister and my brother....

In this dark hour,
golden forces muster
to greet all semblance of fear,

to cast spiritual light upon the darkness
and make discord disappear,

sweet dear,
such is the mighty power
within your heart-felt prayer,

as we become comrades
in the common endeavor
of allegiance to life,

through whatever strife
the world may deliver,

we are larger,
we are larger,

than any illusion
of time-bound terror.

-Gordon Neumann

-me

22 comments:

Connie said...

I am so sorry to hear your news. Goodness, all in the same family.

You will have support from me in my prayers and I'm sure from the rest of your blogging family. I always wish i could do more.

I will also keep you in my thoughts.
With love,
Connie

Vicki/Jake said...

Oh no. I didn't know either...some things in life are just, well..Dumb. What else can ya say. For sure you and yours will be in so many prayers things will just have to be ok. Mine's headed up there soon. Good night and know I'm thinking of you.

Pearl said...

Of course my prayers are on there way again! Tell Gerri to giddy up cause all is well! And tell the "Kindergarten Cowboy" He and his family are in my prayers also. And for you and Mr. B

Neabear said...

So sorry to hear about this, I will add you to my prayers.

diane b said...

What dreadful news, both of them with cancer. I'm sure life wasn't meant to be that hard. All my best wishes and thoughts to you and your sister and B.I.L.

Jan said...

Such sad news... my prayers and thoughts are with you all across the miles. Jan xx

debi said...

Oh, Colleen, I'm so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you face this struggle together.
Hugs, Debi

Art by Darla Kay said...

I'm so sorry colleen! Gerri & Larry will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Darla♥

Elizabeth said...

Colleen,
You and your family are in my prayers.May you feel the peace and strength that can only come from God.

Little Penpen said...

God bless you and your family. We will remember you all in our prayers. Not genetic? Makes one wonder about environmental factors, for sure! I pray that all will turn out well for them too!

The Feathered Nest said...

Oh Colleen. I'm so sorry! Why do I feel angry?! I'm just so sorry. I will begin praying right now, for your sister, brother and entire family sweet friend. hugs and love, Dawn

Lori R. said...

OMG, I can't imagine the pain your family has already been through with this cancer... What's the deal? I am so glad you are all so close and support for each other and I am glad Gerri has you as an example to look at as a survivor. Prayers for you all... Know that we are all thinking of you and wish we could do more.

Coleen said...

everytime i hear or see the word "Cancer" my heart gets so heavy with pain...we are dealing with it, too......just gotta keep the positive attitude going as you have so clearly demonstrated for us all..I truly believe that it helps defeat the beast..."Thoughts become things...choose the good ones" (From TUT)

Heart Hugs,
Coleen

June said...

Colleen, I'm so very sorry. I'm holding you all in the light. Hugs from here, dear one.

Jan said...

Oh my dear friend I am so sorry! Sometimes we wonder what God has in mind. You are all in my prayers. I wish there was more I could do or say to ease your pain. Big hugs to you!
Jan

Laurie said...

Yes Colleen, you are all in my prayers. Bless you,
Laurie

Heather said...

sending many prayers to you and your siblings. many hugs too.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I am so sorry to hear this. I will put your sister and brother in my prayers.

Charmingdesigns said...

Oh Colleen, I am soooo soooo sorry. My thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family!! Laurie

Laurie and Chris said...

You and your family our in our thoughts. I'm so sorry!!

white o'morn cottage said...

Every night I light a candle for Paul and your brother and our friends who are going through this awful experience. I will add Gerry's name tonight. Best wishes and much love and hugs to you all. Pam

The Texas Woman said...

Well, dern! I hate this club you and your sister and me and my sister are in! We all might be BRCA1/BRCA2 neg but there's got to be another gene in there that's messed up somehow. Maybe if they studied us, they'd find out new stuff. I hope Gerry and I do as well, and handle the situation as well, as our sisters have. We have good cancer role models but I wish we were all singers instead. Good thoughts to you and your family.

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