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(edith wharton)


Friday 13 February 2009

this is life.....

my sister Judith, has just found out that she has squamous cell carcinoma on her nose. She had a piece of tissue taken out last week, cancer is in the margins... now the Drs want to do a punch biopsy in 4 weeks when she has healed to see how far it has gone. She is scared. I know exactly about being scared like that. You lie awake, alone with your thoughts. no-one can take the fear away. You can talk to many people but you alone are the one who has to deal with this.
Judith my sister and I have had our differences over the years. We have grown apart, come back together, gone our separate ways and moved away... but we come back together when there is a family crisis. This time it is my turn to support her through a frightening time in her life. I try to be strong, but I don't feel like I am. I feel helpless. I worry. what if.......
Please, please keep her in your prayers and thoughts.

then there is my brother-in-law - (my SoulMate's brother).. who has just found out he has a brain tumour and is having surgery on Tuesday to remove the tumour - please keep him in your prayers and thoughts also.

Prayers and the loving thoughts that go with them are the most powerful thing ever.... we say 'all we can do is pray'. yes that is ALL we can do. And it is enough.

27 comments:

Tracy said...

Praying for your sister & BIL, Robyn!

Moonroot said...

Sending good thoughts for Judith and your Brother-In-Law.

Paula - Buenos Aires said...

A very gentle hug for you. I´ll be thinking of you and your loved ones.

Fire Byrd said...

Oh Robyn what terrible things you and your family, and hubby's are having to deal with right now.
I'll keep you in my thoughts that all goes well for both your sister and your brother in law.
Just remember to take care of yourself right now too.
hugs
xx

Love the new look blog

Ruth said...

So sorry to hear about this Robyn. Sending love and prayers to you all xxx

Kathryn Knoll said...

I send my highest prayers of support! I am drawing a heart around you all. hugs, Sr.K

Amy said...

yes praying here definitely...

Geraldo Maia said...

Miss*R,
Beautiful blogs, specialy this one!
Regards from Brazil:
Geraldo

Tori said...

Life can be cruel. I hope things get better. They will be in my wishes! Do what you can... pray. You're not helpless. Emotional support is a big help.

Sorrow said...

Oh man
adding them
and YOU
to my ever growing list.
there is a bonfire of candles burning these days..
light and love

spirit said...

My thoughts and prayers are whizzing across from the uk...
much love, Sue x

Wendy said...

Holy sh*t! It never rains it pours. I wonder what this world is coming to?? There is so much going on in the world right now.....
Hugs, Robyn, lots and lots of hugs.
And Prayers for your family.

Genie Sea said...

My deepest prayers go out to both Judith and your brother-in-law. May they be cancer-free and healthy!

Sheila said...

Keeping your family and you close to my heart and prayers Robyn..
hugs
xx

Serena Lewis said...

Sending prayers and healing energy to your sister, BIL and you. (((Hugs)))

Anonymous said...

Sending my prayers and good thoughts x

Everydaythings said...

echoing Sheilas words too! hugs......krissie

linda may said...

G'Day Rob,
Tough times eh. They come to us all sometimes. (((HUG)))
I had a squamous cell carcinoma removed from my arm. It was a small one and is o.k. now. Always pays to check up on everything. I pray both your loved ones heal.
Isn't it funny that sometimes we don't think we are so close to people until something happens and we need to pull together. That is healthy. I often looked at my kids fight when they were younger, but let anyone from outside say anything against the other and they stood together.

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you dear Robyn, and sending much love and support.xxx

Bimbimbie said...

Sending you smiles of comfort and support and take care of you x

Lisa said...

oh lord, that's alot. sounds like they both have hope and family support, which is huge ... in addition to all the prayers to which mine will be added.
take care of yourself too sweetie

Searching For My Willoughby said...

I hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

I very much enjoy your lovely blog.

peppylady (Dora) said...

I won't telling you not to worry about "what if..."
I'll pray for your sister and you.
Does your sister have any children?

Coffee is on and Happy Valentine day.

Annie Jeffries said...

Robyn, I've placed your sister on my prayer list sidebar. God's blessings to both of you, Annie

Tinker said...

Sending many prayers for your sister and brother-in-law, Robyn - and hugs to you. May all be well, and all be well, and all manner of things be well~XOXO

laoi gaul~williams said...

sending my thoughts across the world
xoxoox

J C said...

God Bless, Robyn. I will ask my friend the Reverend to put Judith and your BIL in her prayer circle. Will you please email me with your BIL's first name? ASAP

Really, really like your new banner. xoxoxoxoxo