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« on: October 09, 2019, 03:37:54 PM » |
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*** UPDATE***
Thank you one and all from the bottom of my heart for your prayers and well wishes.
The surgery was successful, they had to remove one ovary in addition to the tumor which the surgeon said was larger than a football. They also removed the appendix as it was somewhat in the tumors grasp as well and they wanted to be safe than sorry. Initial testing indicated NO CANCER which clearly was our greatest concern. They still have additional testing to do on the tumor itself to conclusively rule out cancer but the surgeon felt that the chances of them finding any malignancy in the samples was quite small.
She is going to live with us for a few weeks after released as she has a very large incision but she will ultimately be fine and feel much better with that thing out of her.
I thank you again, I absolutely believe in the power of prayer and I am always willing to both give and receive it. God is Good!
My daughter and only child Bailey is having some major surgery tomorrow due to a very large tumor on one of her ovaries. Navigating the frustrating and indifferent medical and insurance systems it has taken four months for this surgery to finally get scheduled and in that time it has grown from the size of a lemon to the size of a nerf football in the doctors words.
They have to basically cut her from hip bone to hip bone due to its size and of course cancer is on all of our minds. She is only 33 so that's in her favor but its still pretty scary stuff. I absolutely believe in the power of prayer and I would appreciate anyone who feels so inclined.
Thank you all,
Dave
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« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2019, 03:42:00 PM » |
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Prayers sent up from South Carolina...
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« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2019, 03:44:59 PM » |
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I will do so now
Good luck and a full healing for her,
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2019, 03:55:09 PM » |
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Praying for her Dave.
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« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2019, 04:03:26 PM » |
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Our prayers for your daughter from here in BC...
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« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2019, 04:06:35 PM » |
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PRAYERS up from The Missouri Ozarks for an Excellent Surgeon fast healing and an excellent outcome.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2019, 04:09:27 PM » |
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On the way from SE Michigan buddy !!!! Wishing for a complete and speedy recovery.
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« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2019, 04:17:48 PM » |
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This must be extremely stressful for all concerned. I will pray she comes out of it with nothing but a scar and a memory. My best to you all.  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2019, 04:31:54 PM » |
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Prayers for her and her doctors for a quick and thorough surgery and recovery.
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« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2019, 04:42:59 PM » |
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Hang in there and wishing nothing but the best. Too bad it could not have been done much much sooner lemon size is pretty big but now being football size is another story. My wife when age 24 or so had a cyst or growth of some sort down there golf ball sized removed thru surgery and turned out to be non cancerous. Pray is the same for her as well. best of luck!!!! |
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« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2019, 04:52:29 PM » |
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Prayers from Central Florida as well.
Hoping for the best for Bailey and praying for skilled and determined Doctors as well.
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« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2019, 04:55:15 PM » |
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will be praying for you all.
verses for u and your daughter to pray
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. (Psalms 103:2-5)
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)
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« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2019, 04:56:21 PM » |
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Praying in Florida. It will all work for good
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« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2019, 05:03:42 PM » |
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Praying for the hand of God to be on her, and for healing.
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« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2019, 05:20:18 PM » |
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All good healing thoughts & prayers for her and your family.
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« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2019, 06:04:00 PM » |
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I live near Washington DC and at the cathedral at American university you can go and light a candle and say a prayer, I’ve done this in the past for things like this and it’s always worked , I’ll go light one for your daughter.
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« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2019, 06:35:01 PM » |
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Praying for her heath and speedy recovery. Prayers for the whole family, hoping all comes out well in the end. Don't fret over what you have no control over, live each day the best you can, without regrets.
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« Reply #17 on: October 10, 2019, 12:13:02 AM » |
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My daughter is also 33. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your daughter and family. I pray for a full and speedy recovery.
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« Reply #18 on: October 10, 2019, 12:30:56 AM » |
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Praying for her
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« Reply #19 on: October 10, 2019, 04:10:54 AM » |
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You got it.
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« Reply #20 on: October 10, 2019, 04:35:34 AM » |
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I put out my prayer last night, like many others here I am sure. Group prayer can be a powerful force. No excuse for the hospital and insurance to create such a delay as this.
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« Reply #21 on: October 10, 2019, 04:43:47 AM » |
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Prayers and Positive Waves from SJ. |
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« Reply #22 on: October 10, 2019, 04:47:22 AM » |
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Prayers out from Western Colorado.
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« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2019, 05:05:36 AM » |
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prayers from Jersey hope all goes well
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« Reply #24 on: October 10, 2019, 05:18:52 AM » |
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Prayers from Wis
Hope all goes well.
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« Reply #25 on: October 10, 2019, 05:40:23 AM » |
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Hoping all goes well, please update as you can...
I've asked some of my non-Valk praying type friends to add her to their list, and one has added her to his church's prayer circle as well.
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« Reply #26 on: October 10, 2019, 05:43:15 AM » |
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prayers for her from Tennessee. Hope all goes well Dave.
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« Reply #27 on: October 10, 2019, 05:49:27 AM » |
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Praying for her and the best possible outcome and recovery. God is good!
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« Reply #28 on: October 10, 2019, 05:57:00 AM » |
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will do, prayers from NC Ohio |
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« Reply #29 on: October 10, 2019, 07:08:19 AM » |
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Prayers from Florida... |
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« Reply #30 on: October 10, 2019, 07:10:04 AM » |
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Prayers from Valpo
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« Reply #31 on: October 10, 2019, 08:29:22 AM » |
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Amen from MN Hope everything goes well.
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« Reply #32 on: October 10, 2019, 09:51:22 AM » |
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Prayers from the North Shore. (N.E. Ohio)
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« Reply #33 on: October 10, 2019, 10:32:16 AM » |
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Sage smoke and prayers up from KY.
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« Reply #34 on: October 10, 2019, 11:48:21 AM » |
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« Reply #36 on: October 10, 2019, 02:14:30 PM » |
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I know that all of us here are in this with you brother.
We all pray for her.
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« Reply #37 on: October 10, 2019, 04:54:01 PM » |
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Prayers from Upstate NY. Stay positive !!!!
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« Reply #38 on: October 10, 2019, 04:58:58 PM » |
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More prayers from Minnesota. After reading the update praying for a quick recovery and the best news.
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« Reply #39 on: October 10, 2019, 05:23:00 PM » |
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Dave, It's the second tax season deadline next week so I didn't have time to write, but I did have time to say a prayer for Bailey and for you and your wife.
So very glad everything is looking up.
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