I'm asking for prayer, good thoughts or whatever

@ElicBxn (63233)
United States
May 1, 2009 11:57pm CST
As you guys know, I talk about my roomie a LOT. Well, yesterday she had an MRI on her head. They aren't quite sure what they found, but they found something. It could be a birth defect, it could be the remant of a stroke, it could be an old injury. But, whatever it is, it isn't normal. So, while she is going to the neurologist later this month, I would like you do send up whatever it is you do, for Dark4eyes. The chances are actually better for the birth defect or old injury than a stroke, since she's had most of the problems all her life, it may be that a sinus infection has caused a problem with the anomoly in her head that prompted the MRI. None the less, her mother had a brain anurism burst back in 2005, I think it was, so there is concern that it might be something she inherited even. so, light a candle, say some prayers - even if she doesn't believe in them - it can't hurt her - whatever your faith prompts you to do. I would really appreciate it, I can't afford to keep the house going and care for the cats without her. besides, I really don't think I can stand to lose another friend at 48 like I lost Elaine.
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
2 May 09
Hey Elic~ I am so sorry to hear about your roomie. I will keep her in my prayers and will light a candle for her most definitely. I do hope that they find that it isn't anything too serious. I hope that it is just something that was always there that isn't anything to worry about. I will keep her in my thoughts and I will pray for you too that you keep yourself strong. I will send you as much postive energy as I can. You have to keep thinking that everything is going to be ok! So take care of yourself so that you can take care of your wonderful friend. I do believe that she will be alright.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 May 09
Thank you Opal, for both prayers. I am beginning to feel a bit cursed.
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@camomom (7535)
• United States
3 May 09
Best wishes going her way. *HUGS* to you both.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
3 May 09
thanks, camomom! the roomie is another fan
@camomom (7535)
• United States
3 May 09
You are very welcome
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
4 May 09
I will certainly say prayers for her, I lost my sister at 48.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
4 May 09
thanks Winterrose
@mentalward (14691)
• United States
2 May 09
I'm sending you prayers, chants and all the positive energy I can muster up, Elic! I recently asked for the same thing and received so much that I honestly think it worked! I had gone to a neurologist when I was in my early 20's because of chronic headaches. MRI's hadn't become a common thing, but they did a brain scan, EEG and some other tests on my brain. They found the same thing as you're describing was found on Dark4eyes' brain. They simply referred to it as a "lesion", probably an old scar from some injury or even happening at birth. I've lived with this thing all my life, apparently. What exactly it's doing to me, I don't know... yet, but I'm still alive! I was scheduled to have an MRI of my brain just yesterday, actually. This was because of nerve damage recently found throughout my extremities. But, my insurance company put a screeching halt to the MRI until they determine whether or not this is a "pre-existing" condition or not. So, I have to wait. I know that your roomie and you are both very worried. I know I was, when they found "something" on my brain, before the brain scan which showed it to be scar tissue. It's hard NOT to worry! I don't know what your roomie's symptoms are, so I can't add any more, but I will send you all the positive energy I can. Take it easy and TRY not to worry too much. Do things to keep your mind, and hers, off of this as much as possible because worrying won't help. I know it's hard, but try, okay? Waiting is the worst part!
@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 May 09
Isn't it JUST! She's got some nerve problems and her eyes move all over the place (always have, but if it were a birth defect or birth injury they would.) The appointment is the 18th.
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• Canada
2 May 09
Good Morning ElicBxn, She sounds like a remarkable person and she is so very fortunate that she has a force of nature to help her -YOU. I don't often offer up a prayer but I will now, not just for your friend but for you as well. Please remember that you have to take some time for yourself as well. you are no good to her if you are exhausted and run down yourself. Take care Charlene
@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 May 09
Thank you Charlene, you are right, I will need to keep myself in mind too even if I have to start doing more for her. And thanks for any prayers!
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@DanBen (346)
• India
2 May 09
My prayers are with your friend.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 May 09
Thank you DanBen, all prayers can be helpful
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@Darkwing (21583)
15 May 09
I'm a little late coming in here my friend, but I will certainly join the healing circle here in lighting a candle and sending healing energies to your friend. Try not to dwell on the worst thoughts... concentrate on the positive, and tell her to as well, so that together we can walk her through this. Brightest Blessings, always. xx
@Darkwing (21583)
15 May 09
That sounds pretty positive to me then, my friend. It could be her sinuses that have caused the abnormality. Rather that than a tumour. My energies will be encompassing the two of you, so that you can find the strength and positivity you both need right now. You're a good friend, and I know you can do this. Keep faith! xx
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
15 May 09
Thanks Darkwing, I knew that you would be supporting us. The Ear Nose and Throat guy says he sees no infection in the roomie's ear, but some scarring in her sinuses.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
4 May 09
Hi Elic. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend! I've read your discussion when you posted it and saved it to respond to when I could so pardon my tardiness but I have kept you and your friend on my mind and have prayed and will continue to do so. Hopefully it's nothing to be worried with but even if it is something to be worried with, at least it was found before it burst or does what ever it is that it does.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
4 May 09
thanks, I appreciate it
• Australia
11 May 09
I'm sure you and your roomie are going to be sharing more time together yet. But I send my best wishes on just the same. Just curious, how did she manage to keep still for the MRI? I can't keep still when sitting at the computer, or the dentist, let alone for any sort of scanning where you have to be completely still. No joke, I spent 45 mins at the dentist the other week squirming so much I almost ended up with the resin for my teeth up my nose!
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
15 May 09
I never have a fidget problem, but watching TV I have to have something to do too, generally I either work on my computer or a craft.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
11 May 09
Neither of us have any trouble lying still - are you skinny by any chance? both of us are fat
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• Australia
11 May 09
Skinny? I've had 5 kids, so nope, definitely not skinny. Not so all together either, gravity seems to rule these days! lol. I'm a fidget, always have been, and always will be I suppose. Can't even watch tv without having something else to do at the same time.
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@ellie333 (21016)
6 May 09
Hi ElicBxn, Thoughts are prayers are with your friend and for you also to be given the strength to help her through this. Huggles. Ellie :D
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
6 May 09
Thanks, Ellie, I need all I can get.
@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
3 May 09
I will certainly offer up prayers for her, not just for her but for you, too.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
3 May 09
Thanks, nanajanet, I appreciate it!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Hi ElicBxn! I hate that about your friend. I'll pray for her as well. Sounds like you could use one too. Take care and try to be strong.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
3 May 09
Thanks Jen! I appreciate the prayers.
@thezone (9394)
• Ireland
2 May 09
Hi ElicBxn, It is always a worry when friends or family are ill. Hopefully everything will be ok and my thoughts and prayers will be with you both. So just try to keep busy and do what ever you can to help her through this hard time.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 May 09
We are trying to not dwell on the problem, just going about living since it really isn't like anything has changed, just that we know about it now.
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@thezone (9394)
• Ireland
2 May 09
yes that is the best way, not to dwell on things, just do what you can
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• Philippines
3 May 09
I'll include her in my prayers. She has pretty same condition with my cousin. My cousin's had been comatosed a week ago. Thank God, he immediately gain his conciousness. He is still in the hospital right now and I think, will stay there for a couple of weeks more. He also suffered a defective vein, some blood clot and was diagnosed to have hyrocephalus and needs a neuro surgeon to look after him. He has right now, 2 tubes attached in his head wherein the excess water and blood are being drained. His operations hasn't ended yet there. Hope you could also offer some prayers for him.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
3 May 09
oh my, babyfazt, I'd say she's better off than your cousin. how old is he? hydrocephalus is something not unknown amoung infants (I know a young man born with it) at least he's in the hospital, the best place for him right now - I'll say a prayer for him
• Philippines
3 May 09
He's not an infant though. He's already 15 years old. He's better now than from what he was when he was comatosed. At least now, he could move and as well as eat. But there's one thing that keeps bothering me about his condition, whenever he opens his eyes it looks like as if he can't remember anything. I hope it doesn't affect his memory that much.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
3 May 09
Me too. Its so sad when someone so young is struck down.
@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
3 May 09
Studies have proven that people who are prayed for definitely show improvement, even when they do not know about it. I can see where they think it might be an aneurysm or a birth defect that is congenital. Whatever it is I am praying.
@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
3 May 09
Thanks, we need all the prayers we can get, and some people have extra special prayers
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
3 May 09
My thoughts and prayers will be for your friend that it's nothing serious. Keep us posted okay?
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
3 May 09
I will, hopefully we will know more in a few weeks.
@mcat19 (1357)
• United States
2 May 09
You both have mine.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 May 09
Thanks mcat! We both need it, even if she doesn't know it.
@Barbietre (1438)
• United States
2 May 09
You can add me as someone who is sending good wishes, vibes and prayers.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 May 09
Thanks, Barbie, everything helps!
@scififan43 (2434)
• United States
2 May 09
Hi I hate to hear about your roomie. Right now I have an uncle who is sick also and he had had MIR test done recencly. so I can relate somewhat to your roomies problem.
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 May 09
Thanks scififan, I do know what you mean, it is kind of hard to not have any control when someone you care for being sick.
@rzrback (107)
• United States
2 May 09
Aww that's sad! My prayers are with you and your roomie!
@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
2 May 09
Thanks, all prayers are good!