Author Topic: Prayer request (Read 2320 times)

PJ Hardtack · « **on:** January 22, 2021, 04:23:01 PM »

In the past, I have asked for prayers on my behalf and was gratified with many responses. I ask for them yet again.

I am facing a urostomy on an emergent basis due to radiation damage of my bladder and urethra. The good news is that the cancer has been defeated, but it came at a price.

I am well supported by my loving wife who has endured the process at my side while keeping up with all her other duties and responsibilities. A couple of nurses who aided me should be nominated for sainthood.

The only prayer I can make on my own behalf is: "Lord, I've had a good life. Cure me or kill me."

Sounds morbid, but it's not. It's recognition that I have had a good life and I don't want to face the death I've watched others slowly die from. I want to spare that pain for my wife.

Major 2 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2021, 04:38:21 PM »

I offer you my prayers and best wishes and the strength to endure

45 Dragoon · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2021, 04:53:40 PM »

Absolutely PJ !!! For a cure but I hear ya!!! Prayers up!!!

Mike

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Abilene · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2021, 04:58:47 PM »

Prayers and best wishes.

DeaconKC · « **Reply #4 on:** January 22, 2021, 06:01:44 PM »

Praying here

Deacon Henry · « **Reply #5 on:** January 22, 2021, 07:02:18 PM »

Prayers for wellness.

Four Eyes Henry · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2021, 01:58:31 AM »

I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.

Erik

RoosterG · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2021, 02:24:27 AM »

You have my prayers too. Just hope that they can be heard from this side of the pond.

Dave T · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2021, 09:11:50 AM »

Prayers for you and your family.

God bless,
Dave

Jeremiah Jones · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2021, 10:20:38 AM »

Prayers sent. I had to google urostomy.

PJ Hardtack · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2021, 10:34:24 AM »

Thanks to one and all!

I am undergoing a preliminary procedure today but I have to wait wait 3-4 weeks for a 4-5 hour window of operating time. Covod 19 has caused a back up and many cancellations. Hospital beds are at a premium.

And yet there are those who still deny the epidemic and refuse to observe the protocols.

Ten years ago as I was being positioned for an MRI when I was first diagnosed, I tried to pray and could not. But - what came to my mind and heart were these words: " I touched the hem of his robe and was healed according to my faith."

Following treatment, I was cancer free for 10 years. I now reach out for that hem in faith for yet another 10 years- or more.

TomcatPC · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2021, 01:26:06 PM »

Prayers sent.
Mark

SgtRickHenry · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2021, 03:48:52 PM »

I would like to offer up prayers, as well, for the success of your procedure and hopes for your full recovery.

PJ Hardtack · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2021, 05:16:34 PM »

Again, heartfelt thanks for the prayers! Without them I would feel discouraged. My faith has been my anchor throughout my life and I've survived a lot of things that should have killed me.

I'm looking forward to the operation when it happens as I have too much to live for, starting with my loving wife who is now a competent home nurse. One of her sons had a birth defect that required her 24/7 care for 2 years, so she is not fazed by what is required now.

There are many with much worse conditions than mine who have led successful lives despite all odds. I intend to be one of them.

DeaconKC · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2021, 09:59:47 PM »

Psalms 91 my Brother.

Buffalo Creek Law Dog · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2021, 11:38:27 AM »

Quote from: PJ Hardtack on January 22, 2021, 04:23:01 PM

In the past, I have asked for prayers on my behalf and was gratified with many responses. I ask for them yet again.

I am facing a urostomy on an emergent basis due to radiation damage of my bladder and urethra. The good news is that the cancer has been defeated, but it came at a price.

I am well supported by my loving wife who has endured the process at my side while keeping up with all her other duties and responsibilities. A couple of nurses who aided me should be nominated for sainthood.

The only prayer I can make on my own behalf is: "Lord, I've had a good life. Cure me or kill me."

Sounds morbid, but it's not. It's recognition that I have had a good life and I don't want to face the death I've watched others slowly die from. I want to spare that pain for my wife.

A ton of prayers on the way PJ.

PJ Hardtack · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2021, 12:45:57 PM »

Thanks again!

I have a date for surgery in a month's time. Things are backed up due to Covid. I just got off the phone talking to a nurse about all the pre-op stuff.

It's going to be major surgery with all the associated risks, but since I'm healthy otherwise, no undue complications are anticipated.

Going to be a loooong month's wait ...... $:-\$

PJ Hardtack · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2021, 11:39:53 AM »

Quote from: DeaconKC on January 26, 2021, 09:59:47 PM

Psalms 91 my Brother.

That's my anti-Covid Psalm.

Right now my go-to Psalms are Matthew 4:23 and Matthew 9:20-22. Check 'em out

Particularly the latter of the two.

Major 2 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2021, 12:33:45 PM »

For Covid I use 2 Chronicles 7:14

" if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. "

PJ Hardtack · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2021, 03:20:20 PM »

Very appropriate !!!

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