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Please pray for my uncle - updated May 1 - 4/29/2008 12:13:11 PM
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txhoneydarlin
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My dad's oldest brother, Uncle Wayne (who lives in Lexington, KY), was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (stage 4 brain cancer) back in September 2007, about four days after we scheduled my daughter, Paislee's, heart surgery. The size and location of Uncle Wayne's tumor was such that surgery was impossible, and chemo/radiation attempts were unsuccessful. Throughout this difficult time, he has never complained or been bitter - and he's done a great job at checking in on Paislee and other family members, never failing to express his love and concern for them. Yesterday, he even called my Papaw (his daddy) to wish him a happy 89th birthday.
This morning, I received an email from my cousin Pam, who has taken care of him from the very beginning. Uncle Wayne is very weak and unable to get out of bed now. She has to have help to turn him to avoid bedsores as well. Uncle Wayne is unable to hold the phone when we call to talk with him, and his voice is weak as well. It takes a lot of effort for him to talk, and he tires very easily. We called to talk with him this morning - and from our conversation, I can tell that the end is near and that he welcomes it. He is ready to go home to our Lord and Father and to be reunited with his momma (my Mimi) and other friends and loved ones. (Praise God for Uncle Wayne's enduring faith and trust!)
I ask that you please keep Uncle Wayne; his two sons, Tyler and Spenser; my cousin, Pam; and all of his hospice workers/caregivers in your prayers. I also ask that you keep our family in your prayers - especially my dad, Don; my uncle, Myron (his brothers); and my Papaw. Please pray for God to make my Uncle Wayne comfortable and ask that God gives us all peace as we wait for the end of his battle with cancer to come. He has fought such a long and hard battle - and done so joyfully, always praying for God's will in his life and never showing fear or questioning God. What a marvelous example he's been for all of us!
Thank you in advance to all of my dear friends here at Crosswalk for your thoughts and prayers! I will keep you posted on how Uncle Wayne is doing.
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May 1 update
Uncle Wayne was placed in the hospital last night. His lungs are filling with fluid, and he is too weak to cough any of it out. He is in a lot of pain, and due to the morphine he is receiving, he is incoherent and mostly nonresponsive now.
I spoke with my cousin, Spenser, this morning. In addition to dealing with his dad's ongoing problems, he is also in the midst of finals week. He has one final left tomorrow - so he is studying for it at his dad's bedside there at the hospital. My heart breaks for him! 
Thank you all for your prayers thus far. Please continue to pray for our family - but especially for Tyler, Spenser and Uncle Wayne - during this difficult and sad time.
< Message edited by txhoneydarlin -- 5/1/2008 12:12:58 PM >
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 4/29/2008 2:16:35 PM
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JordanW
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Dear Lord I pray for this man, that you keep him strong and that you make sure he gets into Heaven, and that all the family members will be ok, in Jesus name, Amen.
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 4/29/2008 4:24:36 PM
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Yalonda2004
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I'm going to reply to this because i know it uplifts me to see people respond. i am defiently going to be praying for you and your family! i pray that God lifts him and give him stregthn. God Bless You!
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 4/29/2008 6:20:05 PM
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barbi
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will be praying
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 4/29/2008 8:44:18 PM
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Chrystal-J-007
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*Praying*
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 4/30/2008 8:44:55 AM
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peaceofGod
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Father,
Thank you for the relationship that Uncle Wayne has with you. We ask that you help him in every way that you see will be good for him and the family. Please help the whole family. We come to you in the name of Jesus Christ thanking you for all that you will do and asking you for the help and comfort that not only will help Wayne and the family but also for the help and comfort that will glorify you. Amen.
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 4/30/2008 11:01:37 AM
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Father, in agreement with the above prayers, thank You for the wittness for You that Wayne has been. Bless him and hold him close at this time. See him through in the way that You know is best Lord. Be with the family, and give them Your peace and comfort and all that they need. In Jesus precious name. Amen
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 5/1/2008 1:05:43 PM
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WhiteRoseBlessings
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{{{Melissa}}}
Will definitely be praying for y'all.
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 5/2/2008 2:44:43 PM
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txhoneydarlin
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May 2 - The doctors have decided that my uncle now has pneumonia. If he stabilizes enough to go home, it will be with a feeding tube, as he is too weak to swallow anymore. No one has made the decision to put in the feeding tube yet - but it is being discussed among my cousin and my uncle's best friend, who share the power-of-attorney. Please keep praying for God's will, peace and comfort in this situation - and thank you!
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 5/2/2008 4:50:32 PM
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WhiteRoseBlessings
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Definitely, Melissa.
Thank you for the update.
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 5/3/2008 2:03:52 AM
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I am lifting in prayer all of you & this situation into our Heavenly Father's capable hands.
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 5/3/2008 12:55:50 PM
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txhoneydarlin
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Thank you so much!
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Saturday, May 3 - Just got an update on my uncle - he is feeling some better this morning, although he has made a decision not to come home from the hospital but to remain there until he passes. He was able to eat breakfast this morning, only choking a couple of times, which is a vast improvement as well. One of Uncle Wayne's best friends from high school, Margie, got there this morning and will be there for the next couple of weeks. My cousin, Pam, who has been there with him this whole time, will be coming home to Texas on Tuesday and plans on staying here for a few weeks since Margie is there in Kentucky. I will continue to keep you all posted as more becomes known. Thank you all for your continued prayers!
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 5/3/2008 9:40:22 PM
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Itlyn1kc
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I will keep you and your family in my prayers txhoney...I know it is hard for you and your family to be going through this and watching him go through this discomfort and pain. I pray that he may go peacefully, that he will not have pain too much longer. Whatever Gods will is for him, i pray that the Lord can take this pain away and minimize it or take it away completely.
I am praying for you and your family..
in jesus name.
amen
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 5/5/2008 6:36:57 AM
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conrack50
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quote:
ORIGINAL: peaceofGod
Father,
Thank you for the relationship that Uncle Wayne has with you. We ask that you help him in every way that you see will be good for him and the family. Please help the whole family. We come to you in the name of Jesus Christ thanking you for all that you will do and asking you for the help and comfort that not only will help Wayne and the family but also for the help and comfort that will glorify you. Amen.
I am also praying this in agreement.
Connie Lou
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RE: Please pray for my uncle - 5/5/2008 6:58:23 AM
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WhiteRoseBlessings
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Melissa, you and your family were very much on my mind yesterday.
May Our Lord bless y'all.
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