is the common name for this lovely little sad looking plant growing outside my front window. How it got this name I don't know, but I thought it was sort of appropriate for this post.
Last night I got a phone call from a dear friend of mine to tell me that another friend of ours is in the hospital. Our friend was rushed to the hospital with abdominal pains, and after many exams by the Doctors, they found that our friend has cancer.........again. Last year our friend celebrated 10 years of being cancer free, and now they have found it again in other areas of her body, 2 spots on her lungs and one in her pancreas. They are inoperable as they are too big and too close to major arteries, so they are aggressively starting radiation and chemo. My heart is aching for this dear sweet lady and her lovely family (girl 12yrs, boy 15yrs). This lady is just the kindest soul, always ready with a smile and quick with a laugh. She's fun, she's funny, she's a real live wire and I like her a lot! I know that there are some truly awesome prayer warriors out there among you wonderful ladies, so I ask you to please pray for my friend and her family as they walk this journey together. Thank you so much........Amanda.
28 comments:
The "c" word ... ugh....I will keep your friend and her young family in my heart and prayers. How terrifically sad and unfair to have gone 10 years and then have this happen. I hope her spirits will rebound....as prayer and a good attitude are the best medicine.
((hugs)) Rosie
Oh, Amanda. I am so sorry.
I know we aren't supposed to hate, but I hate cancer. It is a journey unlike so many others, and one I pray that will one day be conquered.
I will keep your friend in my prayers.
Oh Amanda, so sorry to hear this. Yes of course blessings and prayers are headed that way.
Hugs,
Rose
Prayers sent....must be that time of year..we just found out hubbys cousins 16 yr. old son has non hodgkins lymphoma all through his body..they have started 16 weeks of chemo. Its unbelievable with all the strides that have been made in our lifetime, they just cant get a handle on this.
Oh, how tragic for your friend and her family! They will be in my prayers. She is blessed to have you as such a caring friend! Hugs to you dear heart!
Jan
Amanda,
I'm praying already for the cancer to go away. God bless their family and you too.
hugs,
rue
Amanda I am so sorry to hear of your friend. I'll keep her in my prayers and her family, also!
Pat
Prayers are being lavished on your friend and include my prayers with them. May your friend find peace in this time of turmoil. Dianntha
Amanda,
I am so sorry about your friend. That is so hard and so sad. I hope that the doctors will be able to treat her. I pray for her and her whole family. I pray that God will give them strength and peace.
Gentle hugs, Sharon
Amanda, your dear friend and her family certainly have my prayers!!!
I am so sorry to hear of your friend's illness. It is so hard to know that cancer attacks so many, especially those who are just wonderful people! I will say a prayer for her. What is her name?
xo
Becky
I hate cancer!!! It has robbed us of too many friends and loved ones. Please tell your friend that there are bloggers everywhere praying for her. She is blessed to have you as a friend.
Oh Amanda, I am sorry to hear the news about your friend.
I will be keeping her and those around her in my prayers.
Hugs,
Pam
c-answer ... there's an answer, I'm just sure of it ... and I will pray for your friend. She is already a warrior and a winner! She's already beat it once. I know people who have beat it more times than that. She can do it!
I have just prayed for your friend and will include her on my prayer list. How wonderful to think that prayers are not limited by distance! I have two friends (one a dad with a very young family) who are also fighting cancer at the moment. Love, Eleanor at Thatchwick
My heart is with you and your friend. She is in my prayers. Susan
Oh Amanda...that is so horrible...I am so sorry..we are dealing with cancer in my family too...not directly but still devastating...prayers going out.
Hugs,
Robin
I'm so sorry for your friend and her family. I am praying right now. I am so sad for you too, as this is your dear friend. I hate cancer too.
I have a pink bleeding heart in my yard. I'll have to show you some time. Hugs and prayers, Kathi
Hello Amanda dear
So so sorry to hear about your friend, I really can feel your pain.
We have had a lot of cancer in our family, and its just a horrible thing to have to deal with,I am thinking about you and your friend at this time.
Keep strong
xx
Hi Dear Amanda,
Sending healing prayers to your dear friend and angels to comfort you, your friends and her family.
Lots of Love,
Dyan
So sorry about your friend, Amanda. That is such a hard thing to go through.
You have the yummiest food on your blog, looks so good!
Best wishes,
Rhoda
Amanda, I'm sorry about your friend's recurring cancer. It is a very lonely journey for her. I know. You and your friend are in my prayers.
Dear Amanda, I'm so sorry your friends cancer has returned. She will be in my thoughts and prayers as will her family. The power of prayer is amazing and may your friend find strength and comfort knowing others are thinking of her. You take care...hugs, Linda
Oh Amanda...I am so sorry for you and your dear friends. Prayers and my heart go out to you all.
Love and hugs dear heart,
Sue
Yuck, Cancer :( Booo
I'm so sorry, sending up some prayers. In the states our bleeding heart plants look so different than yours, interesting!
I'm sending hugs and prayers your way Amanda for your friend and her family. Life is just so precious and she's blessed to have you as a friend.
Hugs- Karen
Oh Amanda I feel so bad for your friend. It seems so unfair for her. I hate c! Love your kitty over there on the sidebar.
Amanda I'm so sorry to hear about your friend! How awful for her and her family to have to face this again. Praying for her and her family now.
hugs,
Manuela
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