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Brendalu

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Prayers needed
« on: November 17, 2009, 09:39:03 am »
One of my "adopted" daughters (forever friend of my youngest daughter) husband has a slow leaking brain aneurysm and is in ICU at a hospital in Kansas City.  The doctors say that he has a 50/50 chance of survival and a 30% chance of having a stroke during surgery.  The surgery of course can't take place until the swelling is down in his brain.  This man is in his late thirties and really needs your prayers.  Since I know that you all are so good at sending positive energy, prayers and good thoughts, I thought y'all could send some to Chris Reynolds and his wife Sheryl.  They need them.
Thanks you,'
Brenda
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009, 09:45:49 am »
Oh, Brenda, so sorry to hear that!  I'm sending prayers right now.

Lyn
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2009, 10:05:21 am »
Prayers are with you! Best wishes, ickeyM

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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2009, 10:17:42 am »
Brenda,

I have every puggle-huggle, thoughts and prayers in overdrive.  I'm sorry to hear this news.... I'm thinking of Chris, Sheryl, you and all loved ones at this time of need.

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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009, 10:19:25 am »
Of course, Brenda...my prayers go out to them. Sorry to hear this news :(

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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2009, 11:53:28 am »
More prayers are on the way for Chris and family.
Husband diagnosed 5/30/09 with 3.2cm right AN
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2009, 12:38:31 pm »
How scary and awful - I am adding my prayers to the others...
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009, 12:41:32 pm »
Just letting you know that I am praying right now and won't stop
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2009, 02:41:42 pm »
Brenda .....

Thoughts and many, many prayers for Chris, Sheryl, and you ..... this is a tough time for all who love this precious family.

Clarice
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2009, 04:23:44 pm »
I'm praying

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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2009, 04:35:32 pm »
Since I know that you all are so good at sending positive energy, prayers and good thoughts, I thought y'all could send some to Chris Reynolds and his wife Sheryl.  They need them.

Brenda ~

They have mine. 

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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2009, 04:47:20 am »
Brenda,

Sending more prayers and healing thoughts for Chris, Sheryl and you.

Sue
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2009, 05:49:57 am »
Thank you all for the many prayers.  This just hasn't been a good week for our family.  Last Wednesday a very dear friend of mine's nephew was killed in a car accident in Edinboro,PA.  The 21 year old was a Senior at the University and was hit head on by two other students.  Three were dead at the scene.  On Friday, my cousin, from Canisteo,NY,  passed away suddenly at the age of 57, from an apparent heart attack.  It has definitely been a rough week and your prayers are appreciated.  I will keep y'all updated on Chris.  Right now they are trying to keep the pain down and are not being very successful.  They are hoping they can get the swelling under control so that the surgery can come sooner.

God Bless you all,
Brenda
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2009, 07:09:29 am »
Brenda

Sorry to hear about your daughter's friend -- how truly terrible.   Prayers on the way for Chris and Cheryl. 

Wendy
1.3 cm at time of diagnosis -  April 9, 2008
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Re: Prayers needed
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2009, 08:13:13 am »
Added my prayers as well.
 
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