A Dear Dear My Lot Friend Needs Prayers ........

United States
April 30, 2010 3:49pm CST
She is a much loved and well known lady here. I sure hope that she does not get upset with me for bringing this to everyone's attention. We are in touch some and next week she goes for a mammogram and a sonograph. She is so worried and scared about these tests and I don't blame her at all as I'm scared for her about these tests too. It's our own Opal I want to ask that all of you offer her your prayers and healing thoughts before next week. Let her know that you are thinking of her and that she is certainly not alone in this even though we can not physically be with her. She is a really sweet and good lady. Now I know I must make this a discussion, lol. So are you all having a nice weekend and sending love out to people you know? I sure am. Thank you all that respond.
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
30 Apr 10
Well she has my support for sure. I just hope her boobies are bigger than mine so it doesn't hurt as much. lol I'll email her asap. Thanks for the heads up Moonbeam. You are a wonderful friend........... BIG HUGS AND HEALING & CALMING ENERGY BEING SENT TO YOU OPAL!
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• United States
30 Apr 10
lol, you are so funny Sparks. You know what worries me is that the machines can get the exterior of the breat but they can not get the interior that is why they do the ultrasounds and things. If they don't do that you must make sure they do. Just doing a mammo is not enough. Ladies please remember this. Thanks a lot Sparks.
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• United States
30 Apr 10
Oh Sparks you are so kind to everyone. You don't have to send me a copy but see how kind you are? I just love you to pieces! I know you and if anyone can make her smile, you did! Thank you!
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
30 Apr 10
Good advice and so true............ I'll send you a copy of the email I just sent her. Hopefully I made her smile too..........
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
30 Apr 10
hi moondancer ohyes indeed I have and am sending more prayers that she will be fine and no surgeries and more illness. I let her know that I would be sending prayers and will continue to do so as I know she is very worried and scared as any of us would be.She sure is a lovely sweet lady and we should send all the love and prayers we can and our best hopes for all to be really well. I am having a great weekend just being thankful for what I have and trying to be grateful to be where I do not really want to be, as I do have a roof over my head a nd am fed every day although I would not go into ecstasies over their food but somedays its really quite good. I am just sp oiled until now I was my own cook,waitress and bottle washer and happy I could do it ,and I do miss that so much. but this is a home for now.
• United States
30 Apr 10
Oooooh Hatley, we have have our trials don't we? I wish I could help you with yours dear! I'm glad that you are having a good weekend, at least a bright spot in your days is a good thing. I have been glad also at having a roof over my head and some food to eat as well. Even though things were not and are not the way I'd wish them to be at least I have more than some people, so I feel blessed in that way. Thank you for your prayers and concerns over our dear friend, yes she is so scared and worried. I hope this thread helps if she sees it. She will know we all care for her.
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• United States
26 May 10
She does not have cancer, Gabs told me on the phone.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
27 May 10
oh moondancer that is the best news ever thank Goodness and Thank G od that is wonderful. now if my sons burn on his arm is not badly infected I will be totally happy. he called today and said hes been feeling lousy and is afraid his grease burn on his arm is infected. he may be 50 but hes still my boy. no insurance as he is still out of work. so am hoping it will heal without more problems.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Apr 10
I know Opal is sweet and I am worried about her very much I would love to talk to her as she is one of my Sweet Friends and I feel lost at the moment that I can not soothe her and help her She certainly has my Love and thoughts with her all the way
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Apr 10
Yes I have her email she is also on Gissi's Site I will send her one tomorrow she is so dear to me I hope that someone can be with her
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• United States
30 Apr 10
Oh, wonderful! I hope so too although when I mentioned this to her she did not say that some one was going to be. Like wise though I sure hope that someone will be with her. I was hoping to shower her with e-cards, lol.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
30 Apr 10
Hi, moondancer. I will keep Opal in my deepest prayers. I want God to be with her every step of the way. His presence will be most needed at this time. I am asking that God makes these results as positive as possible for her. Yes, I am having a nice weekend. I am trying to. I have so much of my mind right now. But, overall, I thank God that I am alive and well. And I hope the same for Opal too.
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• United States
30 Apr 10
Hello cream, I'm so glad that things are going well for you. Thank you for keeping Opal in your prayers, having such loving thoughts and prayers for her. I hope she sees this thread for her. I also hops as I said that she is not upset with me for starting it as I did not get her permission to do it. I just kept thinking about her so much and wanting to do something to help. All I could do was light my candle and pray and this!
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• United States
30 Apr 10
Oh no cream, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I hope things get straightened out about your neighbor. I know you have had a problem with them for some time! They just don't get it do they? It's good that you finally brought in the police. Honey you just did what you had to. Now maybe things will go the way they need to. I hope so. If you want or need to talk I'm here. Just email me.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
30 Apr 10
Ahhh. Bless your heart, moondancer. I hope that she will not be mad at all. You are very generous to want to see her well and happy. We all do. She is a very blessed woman to have a great friend like you are. As for me, life is not going so well... I had to call the police on my downstairs neighbor.. But right now, I am concerned about Opal being okay. I want things to go well for her. And I want God to be with her as she await her test results too. I hope that her mind will be at peace and restful so that she can feel happy.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
30 Apr 10
OMG! That was so sweet of you moondancer! I can't tell you how much this means to me! I don't have the appointment set yet because I am having a hard time getting my records from the place that I usually go to every year. So right now I am hoping that the appointment will be next week, but am not sure. I want it to be as soon as possible! And yes, I am having a really hard time with the waiting and am very nervous. So I will keep every up to date as to when exactly and thank you so much for your prayers and for caring so much. Love, Opal
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• United States
30 Apr 10
Oh my Opal, Thank you so much! You have set my mind at ease. I was so worried that you would be upset that I started a discussion about you and your tests. Forgive me for not getting your permission. I just had you on my mind so much and was so worried about you after your last email to me. I do hope you get your appointment soon thought and I hope everything goes like you want it to and need it to be. I send you many bright bright blessings.
• United States
1 May 10
I'm worried about you. I was wanting to know if when you go for your testing if there is someone to go with you? I hope you are not going to be alone, since you are so worried.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
1 May 10
It will depend on when I am going who will be going with me. If it is when my girlfriend/neighbor can go she will go because I'd rather a female go with me so she can go inside while I wait for the news. My bf will be off too, but I'd rather go with my girlfriend. Not sure what will happen until I get the disk from the medical group. I am hoping to get that tomorrow and make the appointment on Monday for next week sometime! It is all this waiting and wondering that is making me sicker!
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@mjanakha (479)
• United Arab Emirates
30 Apr 10
I used to pray daily. surely I will pray for your friend. If you get a chance to contact her tell her to be brave and we all are there for her............... Our prayers for her
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• United States
30 Apr 10
Hello mj, and welcome to mylot. you will certainly like mylot when you have lots of friends here. Thank you for your prayers for our friend. She is a really good lady. Daily prayers are always a good thing. I pray several times a day and I feel good for it, always have.
@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
1 May 10
I'm sorry to hear that Opal is having to have these tests. Before I had reduction surgery I had to have a scan. I've had a few since then, probably need to talk to the doc about another one, but I haven't needed to visit my friendly neighborhood doctor in a while. I hope she can start a discussion when she's feeling up to it and let us know how things go.
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• United States
1 May 10
Hello Elic, it's nice to see you. Thank you for your well wishes for Opal. I'm sorry that you had to have surgery. I know a couple of people that had to have the surgery you had. They feel better for it. Keep up with the check-ups dear. You need them. She will start one when she can. Blessings to you.
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• United States
1 May 10
Yes, you are so right about that and a chunk out of your nerves too...at least mine anyway.
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
1 May 10
I know, but they aren't any fun, and they take the chunk outta the day
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
1 May 10
Of course, Opal has my good wishes and luck. I know how much tests like these can worry a gal. I've had several scares in my life in this one particular area, too. (Or, would that be two? ) I had lumps. I had mammograms. I had sonograms. I had biopsies and I also had three surgeries but, to date, I have not had cancer, not there, anyway. So, there is no need to worry until/unless you hear those words you so desperately don't want to hear. Of course, it's natural to worry so I know what Opal is going through right now. I wish I could help her to not worry because the outcome is going to be the same whether she worries or not. I've learned to hold off on the worrying unless I actually get bad news. Maybe that's because I've been through so much nasty stuff in my life that turned out to be nothing... or very little... and worrying did nothing but bring my life to a standstill. Opal, if you read this, please try to keep a positive attitude. I know it's hard but there really is no sense in worrying over something you can't control. Just put your faith in the doctors and a higher power, if that's your choice. Worrying can lower your immune system and that's never a good thing. So, try to be positive. I wish you much luck that you come through these tests with flying colors and a great big smile on your face!
• United States
1 May 10
Yes, indeed Marti this is very good advice. I do hope Opal see this and can hopefully heed it. I know it is hardly don't than said though. Marti I'm so sorry that you have had to go through all of this. I am glad that you did not have cancer, but Lord you went through enough even not having that! I hope things are so much better for you now!
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
1 May 10
I don't know what Opal's history is regarding this issue so it was a bit harder to comment. Has she had cancer in the past?
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@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
1 May 10
Well said Marti. I said something very similar to her in an email. I'm sorry you had to go through so many tests and surgeries. You and I are so much alike in many ways. Leenie PS I hope Opal takes your advice. It will make it so much easier to get through this time.
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@celticeagle (166775)
• Boise, Idaho
1 May 10
Dear Opal. My friend. I have had the mammograms every year for several years now. They aren't much fun but the thing goes by rather quickly and it is over until the next year. My thoughts are with you.
• United States
1 May 10
Thank you for your thoughts and well wishes celtic. It helps havign friends that go through this and the pep talks, lol. She is here and reading the responses.
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@celticeagle (166775)
• Boise, Idaho
2 May 10
You are certainly welcome.
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• United States
1 May 10
Hi moondancer. I do not know Opal but I will pray that everything goes well for her.I was scared to take a mammogram too after hearing that hurt so bad but then I was told that they have a new way of doing them..I agreed to get one and it did not hurt at all.. Now my new doctor wants me to have one and I do not want to..I have not made an appointment to do it yet,,l0l.. My prayers are with Opal and you too.. Blessings and you have a good week-end..
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• United States
1 May 10
Hi Mom, How are you doing? I thank you for your prayers for my friend Opal. You have always been a kind person and so caring for any person no matter who they are and if you know them or not. Opal is a sweet person that lives in the North east part of the sates and is about my age. Thank you for your prayers for her. Have a wonderful weekend. I love you.
• United States
1 May 10
Hi moondancer. I love you too.. Hi Opal ,Thank you and hugs to you..
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
1 May 10
Hi mecelheeny! This is Opal! I have been having one a year now for 17 years since I was 40! The pain is nothing compared to the scariness of the outcome! You just have to do it! And they have honestly improved the testing so that it doen't hurt as much! I am not afraid of the pain of the test! I can deal with that! Do it because it is very important! And thank you for your prayers! Hugs, Opal
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
1 May 10
yes i have been praying for her. she is one of the first to post to my discussions. shes so nice. ive known her since i started here. i know what its like to go through this and i know support is the biggest thing along with prayer and an upbeat attitude. she will make it out ok im sure.
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• United States
1 May 10
yes, bunny she is a fine lady. This is the hopes of all of us. That the test will be fine. I know she is so scared about it all. I'm glad that she has you and all of her other friends to be there for her if not in person but in spirit. Thank you.
@Wizzywig (7847)
1 May 10
I do not know Opal but I sincerely wish her well and hope that she gets the best results possible. I imagine that its not so much the tests but the possible results which are making her so nervous. Whilst the tests (and any follow-ups which may be necessary) are not pleasant, I am very glad that I was able to have them all because, when there's something wrong, its better to know and to know early. She is certainly not alone and she has the good fortune to have you as a good and supportive friend I will be thinking of her next week.
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• United States
1 May 10
Thank you Wizzy, well said. You are so right about the results. That is the hardest part of the waiting. She is so scared of the results. I feel so bad for her. Thank you for your well wishes.
@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
30 Apr 10
I have been praying for her as she had hinted that something is just not right. I am in a retreat tomorrow with about 40 persons and we will pray for God's healing hand to touch her. Blessings
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• United States
30 Apr 10
Oh, Cyntiann that is wonderful the more voices heard the better. This is one of the best new things I could have heard right now. Another is that her results are that she is fine! She is so worried. Thank you. Have a nice time at your retreat.
• United States
26 May 10
She got her results, no cancer. Gabs told me on the phone.
@kedralynn (980)
• United States
30 Apr 10
I wish her the very best. I had a cancer scare before in my life and both my parents have dealt with it. It's very scary and I understand her fears. I'll be sending good thoughts although I don't know her personally. I don't like seeing anyone hurting, even strangers. I think we all deserve a little love and support. And my weekend is going ok, thanks :)
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• United States
1 May 10
• United States
30 Apr 10
Hello kedra, and welcome to mylot. I know you will love it here as all of us do. Thank you for your kind words and I'm sorry to hear about the bad health of your family. It is always hard to have illness in the family. Thank you.
• United States
1 May 10
Thank you. So far I'm loving it here :)
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
30 Apr 10
She is indeed a great friend and have known her for quite awhile, since we email each other I know what she's been going through and how scared she must be. So, of course my thoughts and prayers will be with her that everything turns out all right
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• United States
30 Apr 10
Hello pye, she is so scared right now. I am worried about her. I just wanted to lift her spirits for a bit. I know she will still be worried but knowing that she has so many friends that care about her and wishing her well will take her mind off of this for even just a small bit of time may help.
30 Apr 10
Hi moondancer, How are you sweet? hope things are going ok for you, yes I will light a candle for our dear Opal and send here prayers and healing out, thnks ofr letting us know, love and hugs. Tamara
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• United States
1 May 10
Thank you so much Tamara. She will appreciate it so much. She finally found this thread, lol. I'm so pleased that she is not upset with me. Thank you for lighting a candle for her. I have so many candles going for everyone, but they look really pretty. :)
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
1 May 10
I do hope that everything is going to be alright for Opal. I am glad she has you to stand by her. I will be thinking of her and praying for her. Please keep us updated and let us know her status. Have a good weekend!
• United States
1 May 10
Shelly, I really wish I could be there for her. I can only be there in spirit for her. That is why I have brought it to our forum and asked that all of our friends pray for her and send her loving thoughts and blessings. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts.
@pupupd (1515)
• India
1 May 10
Hi I dont know who opal is, but from your discussion I can make out she is very famous here. Everyone loves her a lot. I pray for her well being, I hope she comes out totally fit after all her tests. I wish Her tests will be successful without causing her any pain. Also I would like to know her username in mylot, so that I can add her in my friends list. I am having a very sad weekend, since I had a quarrel with my love and I am in a very bad mood, but it is ok, I hope my mood will change tomorrow, Have a great weekend!
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• United States
1 May 10
Thank you pup, her name is Opal. I'm sorry for your sad weekend. But the good thing about spats is making up. Good luck.
@Cutie18f (9551)
• Philippines
1 May 10
Although I do not know her personally, but I do hope and pray that everything will turn out well in her favor. I hope it does not involve bad cells. I know a lot of women undergo the same thing and survive after many years. She will be able to do this with our prayers.
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• United States
1 May 10
Thank you so much cutie. Your blessing is really appreciated and needed. Thanks so much for your prayers too!
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
1 May 10
My prayers go to Opal. I hope she remains strong and goes through all these successfully. I hope she remains healthy and happy! We can't be there all time. Sending out my love to people I know and let them know I love them is next to being there physically. Blessings to all!
• United States
1 May 10
Thank you for your prayers, and yes this is the way we all feel I do believe. We can not be there physically but we can be there in spirit and with our prayers. Blessings to you as well.