Prayer requests.

sassandgroove · Jul 31, 2015

Prayers sent

ElaineA · Jul 31, 2015

Great news, Sassy! It's hard to let your body heal but it sounds like you've done a good job of it! All sorts of healing vibes coming your way.

Bleh. Annoying, Siri. Hope it's gone soon...

Blinkk · Aug 1, 2015

I am affected by the California fires. I live in a pretty quiet area in the mountains of Humboldt and we had a nasty lighting storm a few days ago. Our house is surrounded by fires on three sides. The whole sky is blocked out by the smoke. The sun is a deep, deep orange and light is barely shining through. Everything has this creepy sepia tone. Very surreal.

As of this morning, a fire crept into our valley. I'm not quite sure what our plan of action is. I think for a few more hours we're going to work on our firebreak. We may evacuate today. I'm not sure yet.

Prayers would be awesome, especially for our fire crews. Also, for the huge fire in Clearlake. They're evacuating people like mad down there.

muse · Aug 1, 2015

Prayers sent, Siri.

sassandgroove said:
HI everyone. winks I only just saw your posts and I'm glad for good news, will still send prayers. Also for good finances and AC for Lady.

I'm improving from my surgery which was already almost 5 weeks ago. Ireceived two units of blood in the hospital because I lost a lot in the surgery. I perked up a bunch after that. About two weeks in I stopped taking Percocet because I was forgetting it and it made me sick anyway. now I take a Tylenol now and then but that's it. it's a 180 from before the surgery. I am getting around pretty well and can get around without my cane like if I'm cooking but I use it most of the time. My follow up at the doc is next week. I was hoping to go back to work Aug 10 but I'm still pretty worn down so I don't know. I tend to improve in leaps so maybe by then I will feel like it. My parents came the week I came home from the hospital and stayed two weeks. While we couldn't have done it without their help, we were glad to have our house back when they left. I hope next time I see them it's for happy fun time not for something like this.

Also since Siri posted it my friend was awarded custody of her niece just this week so thanks for the prayers! now she needs prayers as they adjust to each other and to help her with her issues.

thanks everyone

Great news, Sass. Prayers sent for continued healing.

Blinkk said:
I am affected by the California fires. I live in a pretty quiet area in the mountains of Humboldt and we had a nasty lighting storm a few days ago. Our house is surrounded by fires on three sides. The whole sky is blocked out by the smoke. The sun is a deep, deep orange and light is barely shining through. Everything has this creepy sepia tone. Very surreal.

As of this morning, a fire crept into our valley. I'm not quite sure what our plan of action is. I think for a few more hours we're going to work on our firebreak. We may evacuate today. I'm not sure yet.

Prayers would be awesome, especially for our fire crews. Also, for the huge fire in Clearlake. They're evacuating people like mad down there.

Stay safe, Blinkk. Prayers sent for all those affected by the fires.

tiddlywinks · Aug 1, 2015

Eek! Stay safe, Blinkk, and prayers sent your way.

Siri, hope the eye gets better.

And sassy, thank you for the belated wishes, and my good thoughts for you in your recovery!

Siri Kirpal · Aug 1, 2015

Sat Nam! (literally "Truth Name"--a Sikh greeting)

O, Blinkk! May you and your family be safe. Sending mega prayers.

Blessings,

Siri Kirpal

Ladyxkaa · Aug 1, 2015

well, we got our new AC unit and it works great, no complications. thanks guys! prayers sent to those who need them.

thehairymob · Aug 2, 2015

Hi Big Man,

Fires of wild nature
threatens homes.
Owners struggle
creating breaks
make them wide
clear of conbustilbles.
Working as a community
to save memories
of family
of friensships
of years past.
Be with them
as they stand together
keep them safe
and send the a breeze
to turn the blaze
upon itself.

Amen

Blinkk · Aug 5, 2015

Just stopping by to give a shoutout to our firefighters. These guys and girls are made of something else. They amaze me and I'm in awe of heroes like them who walk amongst us mere mortals.

The fire is still on our hands. Luckily we live next to a river so that's providing a very nice border and keeping us safe for now. Still at home, but voluntary evacuations are in place. Firecrews did a backburn in our area to lock the wildfire out. Here's a picture of the backburn. It looks pretty scary until you realize there's a 1500 gal tank of water, three firetrucks, and 20 firemen/women standing to the left out of the frame. It was actually pretty cool to be able to sit in with the firecrews for this one.

MaryMumsy · Aug 5, 2015

Thanks for checking in Blinkk. Glad things are OK for now.

When we had the Wallow Fire in NE Arizona in 2011 we were up at the summer house. The sheriff's deputies woke us up at midnight with a "pre-evacuation notice". Me, hubby and 86 year old Dad looked at each other, gathered up what little could fit in the car, and got the hell out of Dodge. The mandatory evacuation was about 60 hours later. When we got back, the closest backfires had been about a mile and a half away. The closest the main fire got was around five miles.

MM

muse · Aug 6, 2015

Sounds scary Blinkk. Glad you're staying safe. And I agree with you re firefighters - heroes the lot of them. (Proud to have a few in my family.)

Ladyxkaa · Aug 6, 2015

I have a firehouse down the street. they're really nice ^^ stay safe, blink <3

Siri Kirpal · Aug 6, 2015

Sat Nam! (Literally "Truth Name"--a Sikh greeting)

Thanks for checking in Blinkk. Sending prayers for everyone in fire country.

Blessings,

Siri Kirpal

vagough · Aug 7, 2015

Stay safe, Blinkk -- thoughts are with you all.

And yes, firefighters are courageous folks and truly amazing. I am in awe of what they do for us all.

juniper · Aug 7, 2015

I could use some good thoughts, warm wishes, and prayers, however you believe in them.

Friday, July 31, I went in for an outpatient procedure that unexpectedly revealed a large cancerous mass. I went into surgery on Tuesday, Aug 4. It went well, with 99% of the tumor removed. Some lymph nodes were taken out also, to see if cancer has spread into them. I guess that determines the type of treatment, radiation and chemo.

I'm still in hospital but will be released this weekend, to recover at home. The healing is going well.

I'm worried about our financial situation. I work full time and husband is self employed. We get health insurance through my job. The doctor doesn't think I'll be able to work consistently during treatment, which she thinks will be about 2 years. Everyone is telling me to focus on healing and not worry about the future, but I don't want to lose our house.

I brought a small book by Pema Chodron with me, but I'm not able to really concentrate right now so haven't been reading. I'll go through my stack of spiritual books when I get home, for comfort and courage. This came out of the blue - no indications before and no one else in my family has had cancer.

Thank you for any good wishes you can spare.

Siri Kirpal · Aug 7, 2015

Sat Nam! (literally "Truth Name"--a Sikh greeting)

Sending prayers, juniper, both for your healing and for your finances.

Blessings,

Siri Kirpal

Ladyxkaa · Aug 8, 2015

you're in my thoughts, juniper, and in my mom's prayers.

vagough · Aug 8, 2015

Absolutely, Juniper -- prayers and thoughts for you.

muse · Aug 8, 2015

Juniper, keeping you (and your family) in my thoughts and prayers. :Hug2:

Lavern08 · Aug 8, 2015

Siri Kirpal said:
Sending prayers, juniper, both for your healing and for your finances.

DITTO, my Friend. :Hug2:

Blinkk · Aug 8, 2015

Juniper, I'm sending you good thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need a safe place for prayers and love.

tiddlywinks · Aug 8, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Juniper.

sassandgroove · Aug 11, 2015

Juniper my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I may be late but also prayers to stay safe in the fires, Blink.

ElaineA · Aug 11, 2015

Oh, wow, Blinkk, hope all is still well in your zone. I'll keep you and your firefighters in my thoughts and prayers

Juniper, sending healing vibes your way. Take care and focus on your health. We'll be adding out positive thoughts to yours. :Hug2:

atthebeach · Aug 11, 2015

Juniper prayers sent your way. I know it must be overwhelming right now, so hang in there, praying for ll of you and yours.

I did not recall seeing this thread before, it is awesome! Take care everyone.

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