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  1. #1
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    Prayers for my Dad

    I received word Thursday evening that my dad (79 years young) was in the hospital. He underwent some primary tests yesterday and they have discovered a "large mass" at the junction of the small and large intestines. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is not cancer. Please keep my parents in your prayers - my mom is really scared and worried (as is everyone in the family).

    Thanks
    Marcie

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    Marcie--Sending prayers and good thoughts your dad's way.

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    Here too {{{{Marcie}}}}

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    Prayers for your family are coming. Please keep us updated on your father.
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    (((((((marci and family)))))))))))
    My prayers are going out to your family. Just keep thinking posative. And I will do the same for you as well. It is hard to deal with a sick family memeber when they leave far away. I have been my sister's crutch since my niece got sick. It helps to call a lot and just be there for your mom to vent and talk about her fears. Poor thing I totally know what you are going through. Don't give into to fear it doesn't help.
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    (((My thoughts and prayers are with your dad and you and your family.)))
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    Quote Originally Posted by makbike View Post
    I received word Thursday evening that my dad (79 years young) was in the hospital. He underwent some primary tests yesterday and they have discovered a "large mass" at the junction of the small and large intestines. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is not cancer. Please keep my parents in your prayers - my mom is really scared and worried (as is everyone in the family).

    Thanks
    {{{Makbike}}} Many hugs being sent your way. You and your dad are in my prayers. Jenn

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    Okay, my mom passed along false information when she told me the other day the blockage was moving. The sad news is that the barium is not moving so the scope has been canceled. The surgeon is scheduled to see my dad tomorrow and hopefully put him on his surgery docket ASAP. My dad will have to be moved to the hospital in Livingston or one in Cookeville for their tiny hospital is not equiped for major surgeries.

    My dad has stopped eating for it simply makes him vomit and creates a lot of abdomenial discomfort. He did sound better today, yesterday it was very evident he was quite uncomfortable.

    I'm planning on heading to Tennessee as soon as I know when the surgery is for my mom can't drive when it is dark so she will need someone to drive her to the hospital and back home each day.

    Thanks again for all the prayers and positive thoughts.
    Marcie

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    Marcie, be strong. We'll be thinking of you.

    I do not want to second guess the abilities of the medical professionals, but my only concern is whether the hospitals in Livingston & Cookeville have a lot of experience with this type of surgery. I know that the number of each type of surgery performed by a hospital has a direct correlation to successful outcomes. Vanderbilt's only an hour from Cookeville...
    If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers

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    ((((((Marcie and family)))))))
    Hoping your dad is healed soon!
    Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
    > Remember to appreciate all the different people in your life!

 

 

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