These words mean so much, when fear and uncertainty rear their ugly heads, threatening to destroy peace and trust…
As many of you are aware, I’ve been having some health issues for the past few months, starting with extreme nearly debilitating back pain in August and culminating with what seemed to be a virus, then an infection, but as yet still remains undiagnosed. Yesterday’s visit to the doctor affirmed that there is a very large mass in my neck…it has continued to grow over the past few weeks. A chest xray, mammogram and CAT scan of my head and neck should, God willing, reveal the cause and lymphoma exists as a distinct possibility, as it is prevalent on my mother’s side of the family. It’s really hard to put this in writing…I’m posting prayer requests here and there, and seeing the words in black and white make it just a little too real. I’ve been pretty calm, after all…I don’t have a diagnosis and worry should be left out of the equation. Still…it’s hard to not do the whole “worst case scenario” thing. I’m trying, trusting in God’s loving care and providence, hoping for the best possible news.
Once again, I find myself beseeching my friends, begging for your prayerful intercession on my behalf. It so much easier to ask you to pray for this or that…asking you to pray for me takes humility, a virtue most difficult for the prideful child of God…
Thanking you in advance…I’ll keep you posted and will continue to post the upbeat and lighthearted, as I await the results…
Blessings,
I am a traditional Catholic homeschooling mother of 9 children, married for 27 years to the most patient and sainted man. As converts to Catholicism in 1991, our family has only recently discovered the beauty and full expression of our beliefs in the timeless liturgy of antiquity, the Extraordinary Form also commonly referred to as the Traditional Latin Mass. An avid knitter, I also enjoy gardening, reading and immersing myself in the everyday graces of my vocation.
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Praying for you over here, Kimberly. Keep us updated as you can.
Offering a novena of Masses and Rosaries for your intentions!!!
Prayers coming from our family to yours. We will remember you in our daily rosary and throughout the day with shorter prayers.
You will be in my prayers.
I will remember you in prayers, Kimberly, and at Mass tomorrow. I’m glad to hear you’re staying calm.
You’re in my prayers as well!
Be assured of our family’s prayers for you and your intentions! I will also add you to our Parish Prayer Chain.
You have my prayers and those of my family. May God bless you!
You are in my prayers and I will be offering up for you.
Prayers for you & your family from our family!
SEnding up prayers from the Eternal City
I will pray and solicit prayers.
I spoke with the people, especially the 2 home-schooling moms and to Father this morning, at the mass and all said they would keep you in their prayers and to specific saints, St Peregrine, especially.
I’m turning to St Gerald Majella. I know he’s usually invoked for help to become a mother and a good pregnancy so I’m sure he’ll be there for wonderful mom like you. I’ve been turning to him for lots of other things and he’s come through every time.
I’ll also turn to St Joseph Moscati, as he was a gifted medical doctor, in diagnoses and treatments. May he help inspire and guide your doctors along the way, with the proper diagnoses and the very best of treatment. Miracles still happen and God willing, all this will remedy itself quickly and everything will disappear.
Of course the Mother of all Mothers, the Most Holy Virgin Mary, must not be forgotten. With her added prayers and intercession, we are sure to obtain the crowing touch. God will work all this out for the good. Courage!
It wonderful to see so many people posting and letting you know they are praying. Can’t be there to give you a hug but I’m send one to you through my Guardian Angel and all my love.
Hello Kimberly,
I recently went thru a similar awaiting news can be difficult. I had put to rest my thoughts knowing that God was in charge and no matter what the outcome, He is in charge and He will take care of my family. I pray that your outcome was good, as mine was.
Thinking of you often,
Connie
Humbled, my dear friends…truly humbled by your prayers. Know that each of you are in my prayers as well…and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m feeling much more at peace and trust that whatever the outcome, God is in control and all will be well…thank you for your words of comfort and encouragement, they are precious to me!
You will be in our prayers Kimberly!!
You will be in my prayers!