My sister ...

[Cris1102]

For all of you who believe I am asking for you to keep her in your prayers and thoughts. She has recently found out she has cancer and she is very young :( ... please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you so much!! :( This year has been a bad year for all of us, especially when it has to do with cancer.

[Ver1tasA3quitas]

Cris,
I'm very sorry to hear that. Your sister and family are in my prayers. Take care and hang in there.
:(

[Control372]

I'm sorry to hear that, we can only hope for the best. Your family is in my prayers. Keep your heads up and be there for eachother.

[mobrien316]

I am very sorry to hear that. I hope she will be okay.

[kazz]

2008 has been a year of many hurdles, having your courage and fortitude challanged at every turn. Like everyone else here, your sister is in my prayers. :(

This was sent to me a few moons ago . . . it may, as words sometimes can be, of assistance.

Daily Survival Kit for Serious Illness
by Thomas L. McDermitt


1. Today I am going to try to live through this day only, and not dwell on or attempt to solve my problems all at once; just focus on the piece that is today. I can do something for several hours that would be difficult to even think about continuing for several months.

2. Just for today, I am willing to accept the possibility that there is a purpose to this suffering; that it can be a source of meaning and growth for myself and others, though I may not always recognize the ways.

3. Just for today, let me remind myself that I am basically a worthwhile person, worth loving, despite my faults and limits. I deserve the efforts of others to help me through my illness.

4. Just for today, I want to be aware that it is all right to want too much from others at times. Illness brings out and intensifies the small child in all of us. And if I feel hurt when those who care for me cannot be there, it may help to remember that they have needs, frailties, and limitations of their own. A lack of response does not mean they are personally rejecting me.

5. Today I may feel the need to complain a great deal; I may have little tolerance; I may cry; I may scream. That does not mean I am less courageous or strong. All are ways of expressing anger over this mess, of rightly mourning my losses. Endurance itself is courage.

6. It is my well-being at stake now. So maybe today I can allow myself to be a little less concerned about the reactions or impressions of others. Maybe I can allow myself to feel a little less guilty or bad about what I did not accomplish or give. Perhaps today I can be a little more gentle toward myself.

7. Rising above the darkness is all so difficult. At times it even seems impossible. But today I can deal with this illness. Sorrow runs very deep, but I know I can rise again.

8. Just for today, maybe I can give healing "the benefit of the doubt." The medication is powerful; the natural healing capacity of my mind is powerful. And who knows, perhaps there is healing power in my will to struggle, and in the collective love and will of others.

9. Just for today, perhaps I can take heart that we are all connected. I still have some things to contribute to the family of man; some light to add to the light. Even now my endurance (however imperfect) is a gift, an inspiration for others in their struggles.

10. It seems reasonable that there is a season for everything, and a time for every purpose. Pain, weakness and exhaustion may distort my senses and spirit. Today, howeer, I can find some hope in nature's way, if not in some master plan. The chances are fairly good, and it seems worthwhile to hope that I will have some cycle of wellness yet.

[Creeker]

From the depths of my heart, I am sorry to hear this, Cris.

Its done.

[deputywave]

Sorry to hear that. Thoughts and prayers sent for your sister, you and your family.

[Ispbear]

I'm so sorry to hear that Cris,

Prayers sent.

[Norm357]

Prayers sent.

[4goods]

Cris,

prayers being sent.

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[Cajunguy]

Cris, I'm sorry to hear that.

Keep your heads up, and have faith.

Prayers sent up for you and Sis.


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[TXCharlie]

I'm very sorry to hear this Cris. :(

Hoping she is one of the lucky ones who can beat the cancer and move on. Maybe next year will bring better news.

[jmac_52]

Cris, I'm so sorry to hear this news. :(
You and your sister will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[retdetsgt]

That's terrible, Cris! You bet, she and your family are in my prayers....

[marinepilot]

Cris,

You, your sister, and your family are in the Marine Pilot family's thoughts & prayers!