Light a candle for Debbie

[judy]

As Angie said, Debbie is going for chemo today. This is a rough time for her and the family, so I lit a candle for them.

It's a wonderful site:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=DEBBI

[DianaB]

That's really cool! I lit a candle for Debbie too!

[Mandy]

Thanks Judy, i have lit two in my home for Debbie, and will light a vertual one.

[2tiredmom]

Great site, I lit a candle also.

[AngieDoogles]

Thanks so much Judy! You are such a sweetheart. It really means a lot to me (and I'm sure it will for Mom too when she sees this).

Thank you all!!

[Gina]

Judy that is a wonderful site and I lit a candle for Debbie to....

[AngieDoogles]

Wow, I didn't realize you could read all of the messages on there! That really is such a sweet thing. I'm touched by all of your messages. Group hug! :ghug:

[Chandra Amaya]

I just lit one bringing the total to 15. They burn out after 48 hours but that is really a beautiful thing. Thank you Judy.

[Janet]

Okay ladies, need to get back to the candle site. I just relit mine. Great idea Judy, now if we can just keep them lit!

[Mandy]

Thanks for the reminder Janet - will do :)

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks so much ladies. The candles are beautiful. This treatment was harder than I thought so I haven't been on here but these candles really mean a lot. Thank you so much.

Love you all

[judy]

Thanks Janet.

I'm glad they're helping you Debbie.

[Marilyn]

Just lit a candle, too. This is a really nice idea. Debbi, hope you find the encouragement that you need to get through this!!! :heart: & :40:

[AngieDoogles]

I just wanted to let you ladies know that you have NO idea how much this meant to Mom! I was with her when she found out about the site yesterday and, even though she felt terrible, she asked me to bring her the laptop so that she could see it and read the messages. It really REALLY brightened her day. She was sad that she didn't see it earlier when there were over 60 candles, but the ones she saw meant so much to her! Thank you!

[Mandy]

Just lit a new candle. Come on girls... lets keep this going :)

[Janet]

Just re-lit my candle for Debbie. Someothers need re-lit also.

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks so much ladies. I am doing pretty well right now. Levels are still ok and I am over all the side effects from the treatment. I have levels checked again Tuesday and the next chemo is Oct. 30.

[katepoet]

My Brasilian friends' baby boy is due that day! I hope he comes on time just to give you something to celebrate. His name is Helvinho. (Like Little Elvis!)

[judy]

It's so good to hear that you're having good days, Debbie! I'm going to light a new candle.

You're in my prayers,

Judy

[judy]

Just a reminder to light your candles.


http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=DEBBI

[katepoet]

Thanks, Debbie, for inspiring the candle lighting. I have been lighting them for other friends who are going through hard times right now. It lets me feel, each day, as if I am doing something, no matter how small, to lift their spirits and to help.

[Mandy]

*Bumping* this thread - keep lighting a candle ladies. :)

[rivermom]

The candle is lit - Hoping your feel good days continue. (I wish we had a candle emoticon)

[Forgivenmom5]

The candle is lit - Hoping your feel good days continue. (I wish we had a candle emoticon)
Thanks Sheryl and everyone. I have been doing well for over a week now. The candles mean a lot. I really appreciate all of you.

[Janet]

I just love my son so much....he just saw me lighting a candle for Debbie and wanted to light one for her too...he's Ricky.

[katepoet]

There are only 3 candles lit right now - come on, gals! Let's do it up right!

[Tink]

Mines lit!

[Forgivenmom5]

I just love my son so much....he just saw me lighting a candle for Debbie and wanted to light one for her too...he's Ricky.
I think your son is a very special person, Janet. Tell him I really appreciate his thoughtfulness.

[DianaB]

I lit another candle today for you, Debbie. You're in my prayers today as you go through another treatment.

[AngieDoogles]

I lit another candle today for you, Debbie. You're in my prayers today as you go through another treatment.

Thanks Diana!!


That reminds me...Mom now has a "prayer pager" and she gets a notice anytime someone prays for her and then calls the number. It's a very neat thing that her church did for her! Very uplifting!

[Mandy]

Thanks Diana!!


That reminds me...Mom now has a "prayer pager" and she gets a notice anytime someone prays for her and then calls the number. It's a very neat thing that her church did for her! Very uplifting!



How cool is that!! Thats very thoughtful, and what a wonderful idea :)

[rivermom]

WOW - a prayer pager, how wonderful!! It's great for your Mom to realize how many people are thinking of her. What a very special idea the church has done!!

I'm gonna get up and go light my candle right now.

[DianaB]

That is a really neat idea! A prayer pager!!!! Cool! It would really be beeping all day long if you included our prayers!!!! Plus I have people at church praying for her too!!!

[katepoet]

In my old town, if anyone needed a prayer, I told the clerk at the window in city hall where we paid our taxes and fees for things like the dog's tags. She told the whole building as the entire city hall was one grand prayer group! People can be so generous. It's nice to hear you are surrounded by such loving folks.

[judy]

In my old town, if anyone needed a prayer, I told the clerk at the window in city hall where we paid our taxes and fees for things like the dog's tags. She told the whole building as the entire city hall was one grand prayer group! People can be so generous. It's nice to hear you are surrounded by such loving folks.


That's sweet!

[katepoet]

They really buoyed me up when I was helping my father with pancreatic cancer.

[rivermom]

keeping the candle lit.

[Mandy]

Going over now to lite another. ;)

[Gina]

Angie that is wonderful that the church is doing a prayer page , your mother is well loved by all. :)

[Janet]

I relit mine before the last one went out.

Thinking of you Debbie and as always keeping you in my prayers.

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks so much guys. It amazes me how caring people are. Before this I think I focused on the bad things you here and think how can people be so awful. My situation now has shown me how many good people there are and how much they care for others. You have all been great here and I love you.

[rivermom]

Thanks so much guys. It amazes me how caring people are. Before this I think I focused on the bad things you here and think how can people be so awful. My situation now has shown me how many good people there are and how much they care for others. You have all been great here and I love you.



:ghug:

[judy]

Debbie,

You are loved and cared about so much!

[DianaB]

We do care and love you here. Not only are you in my prayers, but some of my friends here are praying for you too. I glad that you're finding so many positives in your life right now. God is good!!!!!

[Chandra Amaya]

Just lit a candle again. :)

[Mandy]

good job girls! Keep it going :) going over to light another.

[katepoet]

What I did was to add a tab to my internet window that launches the candle website every time my internet starts up. That reminds me often to light another candle.

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks guys this means so much!:)

[katepoet]

Let's see if we can light up a whole page of candles - we have seven lit as I write this. Messages of hope for this season of joy!

[Chandra Amaya]

I get the message that the page is not found. Does anyone else get this?

[Janet]

I just lit another candle....working fine here!

[DianaB]

I keep forgetting to light the candles but you're still in my thoughts and prayers, Debbie.

[katepoet]

How many of you stop to read what is written on the other candles after you light yours?

[Forgivenmom5]

I just lit another candle....working fine here!
Thanks everyone--Janet tell Ricky I really appreciate him doing this.

[Janet]

I may have my complaints Debbie, but he's a very compassionate young man.


Keep the candles lit ladies...

[rivermom]

I'm going to go light one up right now.

[judy]

Good idea Sheryl!

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks Ladies. I have a chemo Tuesday but it is the last strong one.

[DianaB]

Thanks for letting us know so we can be praying for you especially on that day!

[Janet]

Yes thank you Debbie for letting us know. I have it marked on my calendar so I will be holding my arms around you in prayer. I hope you'll be able to feel them.

Time to visit the candles ladies..

[judy]

I'll be on the road Tuesday, so I'll say it now. You're always in my prayers and in my heart but even more so on Tuesday.

Love and Prayers,

Judy

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks so much ladies. You know I really can feel that the prayers and love are there when I need them.

[Janet]

Debbie hasn't been on for a few days, so I wanted to bump this up for everyone. Be sure and light a candle.

[judy]

Thanks for the reminder Janet.

[Janet]

It's time!

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks guys! I am feeling better now! Things should not be as bad now. I appreciate all your support.:)

[janc]

Just lit a candle for Debbi. Hope you get over the chemo quickly.

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks Janc. I have my next treatment Jan. 2 but it will not be nearly as strong as the 4 I have already had. Should not make me nearly as sick.

[Janet]

Thanks guys! I am feeling better now! Things should not be as bad now. I appreciate all your support.:)


I will still be keeping an eye on my candle for you Debbie until we can say "it's completely gone" and it will be.

[AngieDoogles]

I just wanted to let everyone know that mom says her new chemo is "a breeze" compared to the other ones. She seems to be doing great with the new combination. She was only nauseous for about an hour and a half. She's in really high spirits. I'm sure you thoughts and prayers have a lot to do with that. :)

[Forgivenmom5]

Only problem I am having is steroids are not letting me sleep well. I guess that's why I am here at 4 A.M. I have been awake since 2:30. I can't adjust times much because I take 2 twice a day. Doctor says when I come off them I will probably crash big time. Other people say I will be very grouchy-Not too unusual for me anyway!!!.
Hopefully I will just sleep so my kids won't have to put up with me being mean.

[AngieDoogles]

Only problem I am having is steroids are not letting me sleep well. I guess that's why I am here at 4 A.M. I have been awake since 2:30. I can't adjust times much because I take 2 twice a day. Doctor says when I come off them I will probably crash big time. Other people say I will be very grouchy-Not too unusual for me anyway!!!.
Hopefully I will just sleep so my kids won't have to put up with me being mean.

I can't imagine you being mean. And if you are, we will know it's the drugs and not you talking. ;)

[janc]

I can't imagine you being mean. And if you are, we will know it's the drugs and not you talking. ;)
What a sweet thing to say! The grouchiness won't last too long.

[Forgivenmom5]

I went off the steroids Saturday morning. Not too grouchy yet--just a little tired.

[judy]

It's so good to hear that the treatments are easier for you!

Steroids are difficult, but you're almost done. HURRAY!

[DianaB]

It's sooooo good to hear that you're doing so well, Debbie!!!

[Janet]

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=DEBBI

Angie just posted that Debbie had a bad day yesterday. Let's not forget the power of prayers. Please light a candle for Debbie and remember to say a prayer for her. Thanks everyone...Debbie is so sweet and she needs our prayers.




I'm hoping this works...it looks like I lit 3 candles, but when I check, none are lit. Hopefully it will work alright.

[AngieDoogles]

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=DEBBI

Angie just posted that Debbie had a bad day yesterday. Let's not forget the power of prayers. Please light a candle for Debbie and remember to say a prayer for her. Thanks everyone...Debbie is so sweet and she needs our prayers.




I'm hoping this works...it looks like I lit 3 candles, but when I check, none are lit. Hopefully it will work alright.

Aww, thanks Janet! Your candles worked. I see all three. I'm going to light one myself now. I don't know if Mom will be feeling up to being on the computer, but I'll at least tell her how sweet everyone is being and that she has candles again! :)

[katcarasella]

Hi Debbie,
I just lit a candle for you.
Sincerely, Kathy

[DianaB]

I lit one for Debbie too. I miss you on here, Debbie.

[AngieDoogles]

I lit one for Debbie too. I miss you on here, Debbie.

I'm sure she'll be back when she's feeling better. She just hasn't had very much energy at all lately.

[judy]

I hope you feel better soon Debbie. I just lit a candle for you.

[AngieDoogles]

Mom's temp is going up and down and she's really tired and has a few swollen glands. Please keep her in your prayers that this will go away quickly...

[judy]

Please know that I have all of you in my prayers. She is wrapped in God's love.

[AngieDoogles]

Please know that I have all of you in my prayers. She is wrapped in God's love.

Thanks Judy! I really appreciate it!

[judy]

Janet,

Thanks for the candles reminder. Here's the address again:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=DEBBI

[Chandra Amaya]

Hi mom!
Look at your candle page now. You are up to 12. I love you and am so proud of you. You have been so strong through all of this. I was so afraid that you would stop going when it got hard or you felt bad. Thank you for fighting this to be here for us. I have always known you were a strong woman, but mom this is above and beyond strong. Just because you have a bad day, week or even month It does not mean you are not a strong person. You have been such a role model for all of your kids especially us girls. You have raised five children alone, you beat the system that wants to hold you down and went to college (with kids), took classes to get a job and found a great one. You have always put us first and you last. Well, it's our turn mom. It doesn't make you weak to need us. It makes us happy to be able to do something to help. Please if we can do anything, even if it is the smallest little thing, it helps us to feel like we are needed. So let us know so we can have the joy of helping.
I love you
Traci

[judy]

What wonderful children you raised Debbie!

Traci, that is a beautiful tribute to your Mom.

[AngieDoogles]

Hi mom!
Look at your candle page now. You are up to 12. I love you and am so proud of you. You have been so strong through all of this. I was so afraid that you would stop going when it got hard or you felt bad. Thank you for fighting this to be here for us. I have always known you were a strong woman, but mom this is above and beyond strong. Just because you have a bad day, week or even month It does not mean you are not a strong person. You have been such a role model for all of your kids especially us girls. You have raised five children alone, you beat the system that wants to hold you down and went to college (with kids), took classes to get a job and found a great one. You have always put us first and you last. Well, it's our turn mom. It doesn't make you weak to need us. It makes us happy to be able to do something to help. Please if we can do anything, even if it is the smallest little thing, it helps us to feel like we are needed. So let us know so we can have the joy of helping.
I love you
Traci

Well said! :thumbup: I hope Mom is able to see this soon.

[DianaB]

Hi mom!
Look at your candle page now. You are up to 12. I love you and am so proud of you. You have been so strong through all of this. I was so afraid that you would stop going when it got hard or you felt bad. Thank you for fighting this to be here for us. I have always known you were a strong woman, but mom this is above and beyond strong. Just because you have a bad day, week or even month It does not mean you are not a strong person. You have been such a role model for all of your kids especially us girls. You have raised five children alone, you beat the system that wants to hold you down and went to college (with kids), took classes to get a job and found a great one. You have always put us first and you last. Well, it's our turn mom. It doesn't make you weak to need us. It makes us happy to be able to do something to help. Please if we can do anything, even if it is the smallest little thing, it helps us to feel like we are needed. So let us know so we can have the joy of helping.
I love you
Traci

Traci, make sure that your Mom reads this. It brought tears to my eyes. I'm so proud of you girls being there for your Mom and it sounds like she's been a super Mom to you. You are so blessed!

[Gina]

Traci you brought tears to my eyes also. You and your sister and I am sure the other siblings are wonderful children. Your mom is lucky to have you guys and vice versa.. Continue supporting your mom the way you have , your mom will be back to herself in no time. She has a wonderful family, friends and a devoted community here at 4wt praying for her... She is going to be back to normal soon.

[Janet]

Debbie, I have a piece of paper that I hang in my bathroom by the mirror. It has the names of people that I pray :hands: for on a daily basis and you are on that list.

I know it can get really tough sometimes...but you are such a strong woman and we all know it by the way your daughters write about you. Please know we are here when you need us. You're in our thoughts and prayers every day.

I just wanted you to know. Love ya!!!

[Chandra Amaya]

I keep getting a message that mom's page "is not found". Can someone else try and see if it is just me please?

[Chandra Amaya]

Got it. Sorry to have wasted the post.

[Janet]

WOW, Debbie has 16 candles lit. Hope you're feeling better Debbie.

[Forgivenmom5]

Hi mom!
Look at your candle page now. You are up to 12. I love you and am so proud of you. You have been so strong through all of this. I was so afraid that you would stop going when it got hard or you felt bad. Thank you for fighting this to be here for us. I have always known you were a strong woman, but mom this is above and beyond strong. Just because you have a bad day, week or even month It does not mean you are not a strong person. You have been such a role model for all of your kids especially us girls. You have raised five children alone, you beat the system that wants to hold you down and went to college (with kids), took classes to get a job and found a great one. You have always put us first and you last. Well, it's our turn mom. It doesn't make you weak to need us. It makes us happy to be able to do something to help. Please if we can do anything, even if it is the smallest little thing, it helps us to feel like we are needed. So let us know so we can have the joy of helping.
I love you
Traci
Thank you so much Traci... You know I hate not being able to do things I need to. You and John and Angela and Brendon have been fantastic. I know no matter what I have done wrong in my life-I have raised some great kids. That is more of a credit to you guys than to me--but I am really proud of all of you.

[Forgivenmom5]

Debbie, I have a piece of paper that I hang in my bathroom by the mirror. It has the names of people that I pray :hands: for on a daily basis and you are on that list.

I know it can get really tough sometimes...but you are such a strong woman and we all know it by the way your daughters write about you. Please know we are here when you need us. You're in our thoughts and prayers every day.

I just wanted you to know. Love ya!!!
Thanks so much Janet. I am doing better. I am not almost passing out when I get up now. I am still really tired but going to part time at work is helping. I have a treatment next week so just keep praying that I won't get that weak this time.

[DianaB]

Thanks so much Janet. I am doing better. I am not almost passing out when I get up now. I am still really tired but going to part time at work is helping. I have a treatment next week so just keep praying that I won't get that weak this time.

Debbie, I've been keeping you in my prayers a lot lately. It really helps when we know how you're doing.

[DianaB]

Debbie, here is something that was mentioned in our church magazine. I thought that you might enjoy reading it. Love ya'--Diana

http://www.tpe.ag.org/DailyBoostArchive/Oct_07/20071015.cfm

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks so much Diana. I hear a lot of negative things so it is very good to hear the positive. I have a lot of prayers in many different places and I trust that God is going to direct this surgery and the cancer will be gone. Sometimes the negative thoughts creep in but you ladies and my kids push them away.

[DianaB]

Come on girls. There's only a couple of candles lit!!!!

[Janet]

I try to check it every couple days to keep one lit. You're always in my prayers Debbie.

[judy]

Thanks Diana and Janet. I just lit a candle for our dear Debbie.

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks for the candles and prayers. They help so much. I had chemo Thursday and felt pretty tired last night but so far today I feel better. I have bloodwork every week now to check levels after the problems with the last chemo. Only one more on March 5th and then a 4-6 week break before surgery. After that treatments will depend on lab results. Probably radiation but I hope chemo is over--we'll see--but at least it is a break from it. God is in control!

[judy]

And God always loves you.

[Marilyn]

Just lit another candle for you. Hope your last chemo goes well and that you are in complete remission!!!:heart:

[judy]

I lit a candle for you. One more chemo is a blessing.

[Janet]

We are as happy about the Chemo almost being over as you are Debbie. You're in my prayers everyday.

[DianaB]

Debbie, you know that we're all cheering and praying for you!!!! Keep your chin up!!!!

[Chandra Amaya]

up to ten candles again!

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks so much for the candles guys. My grandkids almost made me cry. I love you guys. My white blood cells have been really low so I have felt really tired. I have to wear a mask when I go to the grocery store. I wear a mask at work and wear gloves when I handle the paperwork everyone else has touched. I think they are coming back up now since I am not as weak. Another blood test tomorrow so I will know Thursday. It's almost over!

[judy]

Dear Debbie,

You have been so strong throughout this whole struggle. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling a bit stronger.

Hang in there - Like you said, "It's almost over."

My prayers are always with you.

[katcarasella]

Debbie,
You can do it, I just lit candle # 17 for you.
I'm keeping you in my Prayers.

[Forgivenmom5]

Debbie, you know that we're all cheering and praying for you!!!! Keep your chin up!!!!
Diana the verse you put with the candle is one of my favorites. My wonderful boss sings in a gospel group called "The Wings of Eagles"

[AngieDoogles]

Hope you are feeling alright today Mom! Stay warm! *hugs*

[DianaB]

Diana the verse you put with the candle is one of my favorites. My wonderful boss sings in a gospel group called "The Wings of Eagles"

There is a wonderful song that we sing in church that is that scripture. It's one of my favorites too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceofr4jF_Xs&feature=related

[WileyBlaze]

I don't know you real well yet but just wanted to say I lite a candle for you also. I sure hope you are well soon!:hug:

[HALEY]

great site, lite my candle

[yorkiemalt]

what a long, hard journey you've been on.....I'll add some prayers for you and wish you a complete recovery.

[Chandra Amaya]

:justahug: :justahug: :justahug: The kids said they didn't mean to make you cry. They just want you to know they love you. Just one more mom! :justahug: :justahug:

[Chandra Amaya]

back up to 14 candles :D

[Chandra Amaya]

Just relit my candles :D

[judy]

Debbie,

Just lit a candle for you. My prayers are with you.

[DianaB]

Just relit my candles :D

Me too!!!

[AngieDoogles]

Today is the last chemo treatment!

[DianaB]

Today is the last chemo treatment!

I knew that it was coming up soon. Yay!! The last treatment.

I got really silly with the candles. I hope that you check them out!!!

[Dobie]

Another good place to light a candle for someone is www.prayabout.com

It's a good group of people there.

[Chandra Amaya]

up to 17 candles :D

[Janet]

Yay!!! The last one!!!! Keeping you in my prayers Debbie!!!

[DianaB]

We just need 5 more lit and the a whole page will be done!!!! I think that I have 15 or more on there!!! I hope that she enjoys them!

[AngieDoogles]

Those were so much fun everyone! Thanks Diana for making me laugh. :) I did a few of my own as well.

[DianaB]

Those were so much fun everyone! Thanks Diana for making me laugh. :) I did a few of my own as well.


I see that Marty and Maddie did some too!!! Cute!!!

[katcarasella]

Debbie,
You're up to 24 candles today!!!
God bless you!

[Chandra Amaya]

30 candles! This is the most i seen! Thank you all so much for your thoughts and support. Mom is a little down because her levels should drop around my brother's birthday. She wants to take him out but if her levels are low she cannot risk going into a restuarant. Mom, we all know you love us and want you to get better. Bobby would not want you to risk it to take him out. The best birthday gift he could have is a clean bill of health for you. Think of how he would feel if your surgery had to be postponed because you took him out. By next year this will all be a memory and you can throw huge birthday parties or whatever you want to do. This is just one year of being careful. he has had 17 of it being all about him. He can wait a year and won't mind at all.

[katcarasella]

Debbie,
I was saving my 100th post for something special, and found it.
You have 31 lit candles today.
Listen to your daughter, "From the Mouths of Babes comes the Truth."
From One Mom to another,
Kathy

[Chandra Amaya]

Debbie,
I was saving my 100th post for something special, and found it.
You have 31 lit candles today.
Listen to your daughter, "From the Mouths of Babes comes the Truth."
From One Mom to another,
Kathy

Thank you, Kathy and I LOVE your quote! I have several Irish quotes in my house.:)
And congrats on one hundred!!!!!:bravo: :congrats:

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks to everyone!! I am having the normal chemo side effects but nothing unusual. Just chest tightness and stomach pains. This will be over in a couple of weeks and then no more unless I have a few after surgery. Thanks to all of you for your support through this.

[Janet]

Thanks to everyone!! I am having the normal chemo side effects but nothing unusual. Just chest tightness and stomach pains. This will be over in a couple of weeks and then no more unless I have a few after surgery. Thanks to all of you for your support through this.


We're here for you Debbie, praying that this will all be over soon and you'll feel like being here with us more often.

[katcarasella]

Praying for you everyday Debbie!
Spring is almost here, a new beginning.

[judy]

Debbie,

You're like a beacon of light with your positive attitude and your willingness to go through this with such grace.

My prayers are always with you.

[Marilyn]

Debbie, Hope you are doing well today!!!! You have such a wonderful family. It's great getting to know you and your daughters on this site.

[Janet]

Have had you on my mind so much this afternoon Debbie. Hope you're feeling better and will soon be back with us on 4WT. Love ya girlfriend!!

[Chandra Amaya]

lit my candles again. up to 13 now.

[judy]

Thanks for the reminder Traci! I just lit mine for Mom. She's in all of our hearts and prayers.

[DianaB]

I lit a couple of candles. Debbie, I hope that you're doing well. I'm so excited for you that you've taken your last treatment!!!!

[katcarasella]

Debbie, I'm praying for you, and I lite another candle.

[Chandra Amaya]

I just talked to mom. Her levels are very low again. she is getting very tired. A level below 500 means she is very volunerabal to infection and hers is 168. She has been put on an antibiotic. She goes to her surgeon on March 17th to find out when her surgery will be. This is her last chemo unless she needs more after the surgery. thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

[judy]

It will be so wonderful fir all of you when this is over! I'm going to light another candle.

[Nicole]

I lite a candle for you.

[katcarasella]

Lit another candle, hope she's feeling better.:)

[Chandra Amaya]

Thank you all! mom saw the surgeon yesterday. Her surgery will be on April 23rd.

[katcarasella]

Thank You for keeping us in the loop, I'll keep a candle lit for her until she's better.

[Gina]

Keeping Debbie in my prayers at all times. I also lit another candle for you.

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks everyone. I go tomorrow for lab work to see if my levels are back up. Should have results by Thursday. Maybe I won't be grounded this weekend. "When my levels are down and I can't be around anyone I say I'm grounded again."

[Marilyn]

Debbie, just lit a couple more candles. Hoping you aren't grounded this weekend!!!

[Janet]

I always have you in my prayers Debbie. Hope you're not 'grounded' and that you have a great weekend.

[AngieDoogles]

Only a few more days!! I hope you're feeling well today. I love you!

[Forgivenmom5]

Only a few more days!! I hope you're feeling well today. I love you!

I'm feeling pretty well today. Still pretty tired but a lot better. I had the lab work today but it will be tomorrow or Friday before I find out what the levels are.

I love you too Angie.

[Gina]

Oh Debbie saying a quick prayer that your levels will come back good and that you will not be grounded.. :) Keep the faith.

[katcarasella]

Praying you have good numbers.:hands:
Lite another candle.

[DianaB]

I lit a candle. There was only 3 lit.

[AngieDoogles]

Mom looked and felt really good yesterday. The only thing that is really getting to her now is feeling tired. Hopefully that will pass soon too. But overall, she's doing GREAT! :)

[Chandra Amaya]

Mom is out shopping for Easter and upcoming birthdays since she has been "grounded" for the past week. She is doing well as Angie said, she just feels tired. Just lit our candles again. up to 9 now.

[katcarasella]

Oh, I'm soo happy, she's getting some fresh air and sunshine. It'll do her good!

[Forgivenmom5]

I am doing really well. I over did it a little today. i am working part time so after work I went shopping. I was so tired I thought I couldn't make it to the car. I came home and rested for a few hours and was fine after that. Well enough to go out to eat with the family for my son's birthday. (we had started out on his birthday last week whrn the doctor called and told me levels were too low). Thank all of you for your concern and encouragement.

[AngieDoogles]

Glad you're feeling better mom. It was nice to spend some time with you and the kids. :)

[Janet]

Glad you're feeling better Debbie. Just don't overdo it. Maybe when you take a day out to shop you can stop at a cute little place to eat a bite and rest and then finish your shopping. We love you here and just want you to get well.

[Forgivenmom5]

That's what I did today Janet. My ten-year old and I went to finish up the shopping and get everything for tomorrow's dinner. We went to the Mcdonalds in Walmart and got something. A couple of other times during the morning I just found a bench and sat down for a few minutes. Noit what I am used to but it works for now. I am starting to do some of the cooking tonight so tomorrow won't be too hectic. My son put our new grill together and cooked our dinner on it for me so that helped. I am just thankful I am able to enjoy it. I had chemo the day before Thanksgiving so this is so much better.

[AngieDoogles]

That's what I did today Janet. My ten-year old and I went to finish up the shopping and get everything for tomorrow's dinner. We went to the Mcdonalds in Walmart and got something. A couple of other times during the morning I just found a bench and sat down for a few minutes. Noit what I am used to but it works for now. I am starting to do some of the cooking tonight so tomorrow won't be too hectic. My son put our new grill together and cooked our dinner on it for me so that helped. I am just thankful I am able to enjoy it. I had chemo the day before Thanksgiving so this is so much better.

Bren and I are looking forward to tomorrow. *Hugs*

[katcarasella]

We lit some candles for you today.



The Carasella Family
Kat, Jenny, Krissy, & Nicky

[katcarasella]

I hope you're having a nice weekend. :hands:

[Forgivenmom5]

I am feeling better. Still a little tired but so much better than with the chemo. I have to thank God for the chemo though. It really shrunk the cancer quite a bit so the surgery should be a lot more succesful than it would have been.

[katcarasella]

My whole family is praying for you, and I have a huge family, lots of prayer coming your way. :hug:

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks Kat! That's the only thing that has got me this far.

[Chandra Amaya]

*hugs* mom you are sooo close to being through with this. I know it must be scary to think of the surgery, but just remember that you have been through having five kids so this is nothing. This is both an end and a beginning. An end to the the days of felling tired and sick, but a new beginning. A begin of feeling good again. Finally feeling like yourself again. A beginning of healing, not only physically, but emotional as well. A new start with a cancer free life. I love you, mom.

[janc]

I'm saying a prayer for you too.

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks everyone! I even worked a full 8 hours today to help close out the month. I have been working only 4. I was tired but not near as bad as I thought it would be.

[Chandra Amaya]

relit my candles

[katcarasella]

I Lit my Candle for you today.
:hug:

[janc]

I lit my candle today for you. I'm sure you'll continue to feel better each day.
Hugsss,
Jan

[judy]

Debbie,

It is so good to see you posting again, and feeling better.

Traci's post is so lovely!

I'm going to light a candle for you to continue to feel well breeze through the surgery, have an easy recuperative period, and be rid of that stupid cancer!

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks Judy! That's what I am looking forward to. I amy still have to have some chemo and most likely will have radiation but I think after the surgery the worst will be over.

[Janet]

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

I'm so glad you've been here more often too. You know we'll all be cheering you on and praying that this cancer goes aways and stays away!!:)

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks Janet.

[Chandra Amaya]

I love you, mom!

[katcarasella]

Keeping your candle lit.

[Janet]

I pray every time I light a candle Debbie that you are growing well and stronger every day! Pretty soon, it's going to be a bad memory and you'll be making new, wonderful memories with your family and friends.

[DianaB]

I just lit a new candle for Debbie. She could sure use a few more!!

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks, ladies!

[judy]

I just lit one for you Debbie.

[DianaB]

I was doing some housework and had on some praise and worship music and when this song came on I thought of you, Deb. Keep trusting in God!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ99F8NKarw

[Forgivenmom5]

I love this song Diana. Our Youth group and children used to sing it. I had not thought of it in relation to what I am going through but it does fit. I printed off the lyrics to look at when I need to. Thank you.

[katcarasella]

I lit a candle for you Debbie.
Diana that is a beautiful song, I've never heard it before thank you for sharing.

[katcarasella]

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!

[DianaB]

Deb, you have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since I got out of bed this morning. Just remember that God is the great Physician! You are like the woman who reached out to touch the hem of His garment. Touch the hem, accept the healing, and give Him praise. Love ya' and I'm praying.

[Janet]

Debbie, I have you in my prayers. You'll get through this and we're here for you.

[deb22]

My candle is lit. Praying for the family.:hands:

[Gina]

I lit a candle to.. Good luck tomorrow Debbie. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..

[katcarasella]

My family lit candles for you, God bless you.

[Forgivenmom5]

Thanks so much ladies. I have 18 candles!!!!!

[judy]

Dear Debbie, Angie, Traci, and the whole family,

My prayers are with you all today. I will keep praying for our Debbie
that she comes through this with the Lord holding her hand, and that she walks away from it, still with the Lord beside her.

[deb22]

Just lit another candle . And still praying for the family.

[Chandra Amaya]

Dear Debbie, Angie, Traci, and the whole family,

My prayers are with you all today. I will keep praying for our Debbie
that she comes through this with the Lord holding her hand, and that she walks away from it, still with the Lord beside her.

thank you Judy and all the wonderfu people here. Mom is doing very well. We will get the pathology reports back by Monday although mom may not hear about the results until she sees her surgeon on Thursday. Everyone here has been so wonderful. I hope each of you know how much your support has meant to mom and our family.

[Janet]

Thank you so much Chandra for keeping us updated with Debbie. I'm so glad things are looking good for her. She is one special woman with so much courage and I truly admire her. Hopefully soon, she'll be able to visit with us for a little while. Tell her we lover her!!!

[Tink]

Thanks for the update Traci
Please give your mom a gentle hug for me and let her know I'm thrilled she's doing well.

[DianaB]

Thanks Traci for keeping us informed. I'm praying for good news!!!

[judy]

I hope today finds you even stronger Debbie.

I'm praying for you, and the family, and a good diagnosis.

[katcarasella]

Praise the Lord........

[katcarasella]

Keeping you in my daily prayers Debbie.:hands:

[katcarasella]

Keep up the good work Debbie!
:hug:

[katcarasella]

You're doing great, Praise the Lord.....