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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jul 15 2011 : 6:35:19 PM
Hi everybody -
My former foster son needs prayer. As most of you know, he and our former foster daughter got married on New Year's Eve. At the time, he had been losing a lot of weight. He had been making some life changes, so we figured it was just something happening as a result. We knew he had a bleeding ulcer, which has always been a major concern to me (lost a sister-in-law to that), but other than that, he has seemed fine. He has been here a couple of times since Memorial Day. He seemed happy and healthy, but he had lost over 80 lbs. in less than a year, and was looking super skinny. He kind of brushed it off, attributing it to the fact that he had quit drinking last year, and he had been working really hard, so we just brushed it off, too. Well, the other day he started feeling really dizzy, was walking funny, slurring, etc. My foster daughter was at work, and he didn't want to do anything without her (she's a nursing student), so they planned to call the doc in the morning. When he woke up he felt fine, but soon after going to work, he started with these symptoms again. His employer sent him home and told him he couldn't return without a doctor's release. My foster daughter tested his blood sugar when he got home, and it was up to 483 (or, actually, I'm pretty sure it was much higher than that - the 483 was the "low" high he had yesterday - but I can't remember now). At the hospital, they did bloodwork and diagnosed him with Type 1 diabetes. Long story short, his mom is a SEVERE diabetic, so this is probably inherited. He went home, my foster daughter had to go to work, so we picked up his script and some salad fixins for him. When my son and I got there, he looked just awful - it was really frightening to me. He said felt really wiped out and weak, but insisted he was okay, that it was just that the meds from the hospital had worn off. The next day I went to pick up the two older kids and his blood sugar was up to 483 (not as high as before, but high nonetheless), so my foster daughter brought him back to emergency room, where he was later admitted. The medicine they gave him just wasn't cutting it. They found that in addition to the diabetes, he has a hyper-thyroid issue (again, like his mother has) as well as a growth behind his seriously enlarged tonsils. The doctors did a scope, but said they can't touch the growth until he gets his diabetes and hyper-thyroid issue under control. Sisters, on top of all of this, he has no health insurance, nor any sick or vacation time to cover the work days he's missed. Believe me when I say they are already strapped as it is (who isn't nowadays, right?). I'm so upset and concerned for him/them I can't even begin to tell you. My foster daughter is at the hospital with him right now, hoping he will be released tonight. If all goes well, she thinks they might let him return to work on Monday, but I'm not so sure because he won't get to see the endocrinologist until Tuesday. I'm thinking that they'll want to be sure his sugar and thyroid levels are under control before they allow him to return to work. Please just pray for them. It's weighing so heavily on my heart tonight. I just had to ask for your prayers. I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but I'm trying to keep it all straight. When she calls from her cell, she cuts out a lot, and then she's always being interrupted by other incoming calls. Plus their two older ones and my nephew being here has made things a little bit hectic and distracting.
Thanks so much for your prayers. I don't know how soon I'll have an update for you, but I will update you as soon as I can.
Hugs, love and blessings to all -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| LindaJo |
Posted - Aug 20 2011 : 6:14:13 PM
so happy to hear the good news. praying will continue
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
| crafter |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 09:18:22 AM
Thank You Lord for answered prayers!! |
| Cherime |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 08:39:50 AM
Praise God!!!!
CMF |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 07:13:11 AM
Praise God!!!! Awesome news Nini! Yay! God IS so good (whether the outcome is what we want or not) I'm thankful to hear the good news. You gave me goosebumps!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 8:02:20 PM
We are all just so happy, relieved and thankful. God IS Good!!! :) I'm sorry I worried you all, truly. You have all been such an uplifting blessing as we faced this difficulty. I can't thank you enough for allowing my heart to take refuge in your thoughts and prayers!
Now, girls, let's keep crackin' and continue to lift our other farmgirl sisters and their loved ones up in prayer as they face their difficulties! Our job isn't finished until God has completed His marvelous works! :)
Hugs and blessings -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| Killarney |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 7:08:35 PM
Bless your heart! Prayers going up for your family!
Killarnie |
| Annika |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 7:01:24 PM
I'm weeping with happiness and relief for you and your family Nini! I've been subconsciously holding my breath I think! What an awesome way to start your weekend!
Love and a huge dose of happiness coming your way!
Have a splendid weekend!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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| britchickny |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 5:33:01 PM
Nini, God is so very good and heard the cries and prayers and carried you through. Such an awesome testimony of healing and of faith in a really difficult time.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
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| Sue Feely |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 1:27:00 PM
(sigh) and tears of great joy here; thats the best news ever! |
| violetrose |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 12:44:41 PM
Praise the Lord for His Goodness and Mercy, it's new every morning!
Celebrating with you and your family!
love and hugs
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| Lieberkim |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 11:52:03 AM
WOW! What an awesome end of the story!! God is good. I wasn't around for all the praying but I'll join you in the praising!!! So happy for everyone involved. Praise God. |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 11:14:40 AM
Ohhhhh.... I can breathe - REALLY breathe!!!
The doctor just left a message on our foster son's phone - IT'S NOT CANCER!!!!!! The doctor apologized profusely and said that, "he doesn't know what happened, that this is some sort of fluke or something, but this is NOT cancer..." - not at all! It's all benign!! BENIGN!!!!
My foster daughter said she just felt a huge weight lift off of her. ME TOO!!! And that she knows this is the power of prayer, the power of God.... ME TOO!!!!!!
All our foster son has to do is go back to be sure that his scar from the surgery is healing properly. Everything else is normal. The mass behind his tonsils is just a benign thing - nothing to worry about.
PRAISE GOD! PRAISE GOD! PRAISE GOD!!!
THANK YOU, JESUS!!!
And thanks to all of you for your prayers and support!!!! GOD is so AWESOME!!!!!!
I'm going to have a good cry of relief and talk with God for a while!
Hugs, love and many blessings -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 09:22:40 AM
Thank you SO much, girls. I can't tell you how much your prayers mean to me. Yesterday, my DH called my FS and they had a little heart-to-heart. They made each other laugh, discussed a few important things, and just enjoyed talking without wife-and-kid interruption. When my husband hanged up the phone, he had tears in his eyes. He said our foster son has a really great perspective and seems to truly be holding it together. He's more worried about his wife and kids. They haven't told their mothers yet, nor the kids. They just don't want to worry anyone. Just waiting on the doctor's report next week and to know what direction they'll be taking. My husband just keeps telling me that everything is going to be fine, that our foster son is going to be okay because he HAS to be okay; that worrying isn't going to do any good, and that all the prayer that people are showering on him will not go unanswered. My parents even emailed and called yesterday, very concerned for our foster son and daughter. They are praying, too. I guess they realize just how important the "kids" are to us, after all. They are very worried, especially since our foster son has the diabetes - they know how difficult treatment for any ailment can be when you have diabetes. I'm not sure the "kids" are even thinking about that yet - I'm not saying anything to worsen their worry. One step at a time, right? I just wish this heaviness in my heart would go away. :) We'll be okay - like my husband and foster daughter say - our foster son HAS to be okay. I'm just trusting in God for everything.
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| RedGateGal |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 5:12:48 PM
Praying for everyone. Will call out your family during our open prayer time at church.
Farmgirl Sister #2574
www.redgategal.blogspot.com
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." ~ Henry David Thoreau
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| Sue Feely |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 1:45:12 PM
Nini - still have been praying and will continue to! |
| crafter |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 11:48:40 AM
Sending prayers your way for strength and healing!! There is power in prayer!
Lori |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 10:57:27 AM
Thank you so much, Cherime! God bless you! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| Cherime |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 08:34:16 AM
praying for healing, peace and strength.
CMF |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 10:24:12 AM
Hi Girls -
Well, here goes:
Our foster son saw the doctor today. It's not throat cancer. Which is kind of good. They are waiting for the rest of the pathology, and they needed to send out for further testing. They should have answers some time next week. The doctor believes he has some form of lymphoma, but at this point cannot say which type. Compared to having throat cancer, this is apparently good news, because, in general, lymphoma is supposed to be easier to treat and has a higher success rate of healing. They were told to start looking for an oncologist, and my foster daughter already has a name - a recommendation of a good friend.
My foster daugther is very shaken up, but also relieved it's not throat cancer. She said that when there is cancer in the lymph nodes, it's always better that it hasn't spread from another part of the body. Although they are as of yet unsure that is the case, they both are taking this as a good sign. She said our foster son has a very positive attitude and is taking this as good news. He just really didn't want to hear that it is throat cancer. I'm sick to my stomach over this and just want to curl up in bed and have a good cry. My foster daughter said she told our foster son that no matter what they hear next week, if there is treatment, he has to do it - no questions asked. I told her also that I will drive him to and from treatment, and sit with him during it - no questions asked. He's our son at heart. I know that doesn't make any sense at all to some of our family and friends, but that's how my husband and I feel. And to our son, that's his big brother, plain and simple.
We're not going to panic, we're not going to dwell, we're just going to wait to see what next week's news brings. Please just keep praying for him - for them. I can't thank you enough.
Much love and many blessings -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| Joey |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 9:14:56 PM
Hi Nini,
How good to hear that he is out of surgery. VERY glad to hear about the insurance. Please know that you are all in my prayers. Big Hugs, Joey
Well behaved women rarely make history. |
| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 5:32:16 PM
I am so happy he qualified as well. It's really sad in this country we have to be so scared to be/get sick cause it can just be such a huge mess if we can't afford it or can't afford insurance, or if like me even if you have insurance it barely covers anything so feels worthless any way!
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| Sue Feely |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 4:24:19 PM
Nini - still praying and thinking of you and yours! |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 2:23:56 PM
Thank you SO much, girls! I'm thankful to have your prayers and support!
Just a little good news came today: My foster son was accepted for health insurance through Welfare, and they're going to make it retroactive to July 1, so they won't have these huge medical bills looming over them in the midst of all of this. And my foster daughter said it will cover medications, too. Phew. BIG relief. Just a great bit of news - my foster daughter, especially, really needed it. I am really surprised that even though they both work full time he qualified for this assistance - and I'm very grateful for it.
I'll keep you all posted as I know more. Thanks so much again - and God bless you all!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| Heartbroken farmgirl |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 10:11:00 AM
Oh Nini, prayers going out for your whole family. I'm so sorry. Most of my in-law's side of the family are diabetic. But my hubbys parents are not insured either. That really does make every incident twice as terrifying. It's not being able to work, pay medical bills, and they fight going to the Dr tooth and nail. God is good, God is faithful! He can provide a way where we see no possible way. So, praise God for the plan He has for your fosters family, and the amazing praise report you will share in His time. For now, please feel the hugs I'm sending you my sweet friend.
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
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"The aim of education is the knowledge not of facts but of values."-Dean William Ralph Inge |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 09:08:35 AM
Nini,
Your whole family has been and will continue to be in my prayers. Hang in there sweetie! God IS faithful!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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