TOO OFTEN WE UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A TOUCH, A SMILE, A KIND WORD, A LISTENING EAR, AN HONEST COMPLIMENT, OR THE SMALLEST ACT OF CARING, ALL OF WHICH HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO TURN A LIFE AROUND
LEO F. BUSCAGLIA

Thursday, September 18, 2008

A Sick Friend...

Tom and I learned (about two weeks ago) that our friend Bob has pancreatic cancer .  This Tuesday, Bob's surgeon attempted surgery to remove the tumor, but he discovered more cancer than originally thought existed.  He was not able to remove the tumor from the pancreas, the liver and other areas are now affected as well.  Needless to say, times are very sad here at Stillmeadow. We are worried beyond words for our friend.  It is difficult to comprehend what is to come.  If you pray, please send up a word or two for Bob, Jane and their boys...they need a miracle.   

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25 comments:

  1. Oh, I am so sad for you all. I will say a prayer for him.

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  2. Just said a prayer for them. These things are so sad.

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  3. Believe! Miracles happen. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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  4. So sorry to hear of your worry Kim. Our family has been touched by that disease, so we know something of what you are going through..

    We will pray for God to take care of your friend and his family in the best way possible.

    Tough times.....

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  5. Kim,
    It is hard to know what to do for loved ones when one faces such life challenges. My thoughts are with you all- One can only hope for the best and enjoy the time that you have together. A dear friend taught me to look for beauty in daily things as her world got smaller by her health issues. I did not know what to say to her and often felt powerless to do anything for her- After a time, I began just to spend whatever time I could with her. We watched funny movies together and I learned how to be a better listener. She lost her battle after two years but we had two good years of friendship that I will always treasure.
    Live, laugh and love together as long as you can.
    Hugs to you all,
    Anna

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  6. Miracles can and do happen!

    Enjoy and treasure each moment that you have together.

    Hang in there, my friend! (((((HUGS)))))

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  7. I'm very sorry. I will say a prayer for all of you.

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  8. I'll keep them in my thoughts..and I'll keep you in my thoughts too. It's hard to see friends suffer.

    (((hugs)))

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  9. Yes, I will pray for them. And for you. It's so hard to watch a friend walk a difficult path. ~Adrienne~

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  10. Hello Kim,
    I am so sorry to hear about your friend Bob. I have lost several loved ones to cancer. It is an awful thing to happen to a family. You and Bob will will definitely be in my prayers. God does miracles everyday. Love and Prayers Shelley

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  11. Oh Kim that is so sad! I will be praying for Bob and his family. HUGS to you too. Carin

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  12. So sorry to hear about your friend. Never stop believing in miracles.

    Yours and his family are in my thoughts. Take care!

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  14. dear Kim, I'm so sorry to read about your friend's health problems. This is going to be a rocky road for him, his family and friends. I believe in the power of positive thinking. May he have power and humor to deal with it.
    Hugs Brigitte from Poland

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  15. Saying aprayer for your friend, that is a terrible cancer-as if there are any "good" ones!! Tracey

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  16. Praying for Bob and his family.I am praying for you and Tom also........

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  17. Kim, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. We just lost a family member also named Bob this week to cancer. It's very sad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  18. Just said a prayer for them. These things are so sad.
    Kind regards,

    Sonnja & Beertje Zonn

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  19. Oh Kim, this is so sad. My fiend phoned me on Saturday to say she has cancer. I think she is very frightened as must Bob's family be. I hope that we can be the kind of friend that they need us to be. Much love, xka

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  20. Very sorry to hear this bad news about your friend. I wish you all lots of strenght.

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  21. So sorry to hear about your friend. I will keep Tom and his family in my prayers.

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  22. sorry to hear that news. we will pray for Bob.
    Bonnie

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  23. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love your blog, but hate to hear this sad news. Prayers do work, so this is a great way to get a lot of prayer warriors praying.

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  24. That is such a nasty one...I will be praying for a miracle.

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  25. I am so sorry for your friend. I will say a word or two for him.

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