Prayers needed for Nancy

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

As some of you know I have been trying to support a very good friend who is going thru cancer. I was there when she was diagnosed, I was there for chemo, I was there when the phone rang , I was there today when we took her dog Boots to the kennel and then out to dinner for her "last supper" as she calls it. Kelli & I took her out to a wonderful steak dinner. She is more worried about Boots than herself. She is called the chemo dog as she laid with her every day while she was so sick. She has never left her side.

Tomorrow morning she will undergo a double mastectomy. I will be there when she wakes up. Please pray to give her strenght to get thru this.

shaggy

[Nancy Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close Nancy]

Nancy has my prayers.

Another Nancy

ps. Just went through this with my friend Shirley.

[susieq Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close susieq]

My prayers are with you and your friend. It takes a special person to give others strength. You're one of those people Shaggy . It's hearing about, and knowing what others are facing, that we realize just how lucky we are, and how small and insignificant our problems are. Let us know how things go.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

shaggy....Best of luck to your friend, tomorrow. I will keep her in my thoughts, and prayers.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

I am convinced that men would not be strong enough to withstand this. My thoughts and prayers go out to her. You are a good friend, Shaggy.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

My thoughts will be with you both tomorrow....I have a friend who is three years past what you are describing and doing well every day....

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

shaggy, I am sending you hugs and will keep your friend in my prayers and thoughts....also, you, as you need some strength too....you are a dear friend, bless you both.

[CarolF Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close CarolF]

Sending my prayers to you both.

Look after yourself shaggy.

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

Nancy has my prayers.

Another Nancy

ps. Just went through this with my friend Shirley.

I have done my best to give her support. The sad thing is she was so proud of her boobs. She broke away from an abusive marriage and boy was I proud of her!! ( That was just last year) She has also quit drinking. She says oh well, I can handle it but she really can't. Do you have any tips on what to say. I had another coworker who has helped us but man this is so hard. I am just so blessed to be able to help others. I have never been religious but I have lots of faith.

Thanks to all for your prayers. shaggy

[happymum Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close happymum]

You are a good friend Shaggy, and that is what she needs most. I don't think it matters what you say, simply that you are there to give her support.

[taffy19 Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close taffy19]

My thoughts will be with you both tomorrow....I have a friend who is three years past what you are describing and doing well every day....

This sounds so hopeful, GrayFal.

Shaggy, you are a true friend and so is Nancy.

[longtimer Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close longtimer]

My prayers are with both of you. I will be thinking of you and Nancy today. Please keep us informed about how she is doing. I don't know what kind of resources you have available to you. We have a group of volunteers at our church that will make meals, clean, run errands, etc for people in need. Perhaps there is a local group who can help you out. Don't forget to take care of yourself as well. So often, the caregivers are so focused on caring for someone else they neglect their own health and needs and end up getting sick. God bless you for taking the time and having the heart to care so much about someone else.

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

My first wife went through a single mastectomy and reconstruction, chemo and blood transfusions too, so I can understand and relate to that experience. My thoughts are with you both.

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

I have done my best to give her support. The sad thing is she was so proud of her boobs. She broke away from an abusive marriage and boy was I proud of her!! ( That was just last year) She has also quit drinking. She says oh well, I can handle it but she really can't. Do you have any tips on what to say. I had another coworker who has helped us but man this is so hard. I am just so blessed to be able to help others. I have never been religious but I have lots of faith.

Thanks to all for your prayers. shaggy

Don't worry about what you say, just be you and give her the love she needs...she will be coming to her own understandings as long as she knows she has love and acceptance right now.

[eal Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close eal]

Hi Shaggy,
You are being a wonderful friend, and as others have said, it matters very little the content of what you say. Nancy will know that you love her and want the best for her, and that you are willing to help in any way you can think of.

All the best,
Ann