PRAYERS PLEASE AGAIN---FOR THISTLE/LAURA

Years ago when we first got our computer

a friend told me about on-line groups.

This was long before blogging.

There were small groups on MSN-

gardening groups, support groups,

women's groups, etc.

We all went by "screen names" 

and most times never knew anyone's

REAL NAME.

Kind of like some bloggers today.

I met Laura in a women's 

"1960's group"

I knew Laura as Thistle.

She is shown here with her hubby on vacation

a few months ago...

between treatments...

Isn't she a pretty lady?

Thistle has always been a dynamo-

living a life most of us dreamed of-

they were out of the rat-race-

building their place,

growing their own food, etc.

She was peace-filled and serene.

Fast forward several years.

The groups fell apart and many of us

lost touch with each other.

However, Thistle stayed connected 

with my friend,Jettie.

 Jettie reconnected me with her..

When Thistle was diagnosed with cancer 

she started sharing with us 

what she was going through.

By now I was calling her Laura-

and knew that she was fighting a hard battle.

It appeared the treatments were working.

She felt pretty good- tired- 

but committed to doing

what she needed to do to

GET WELL.

She had a rest between treatments.

When she restarted treatment they told her

that her chemo 

WAS NOT WORKING!

They said that there is

NOTHING THAT WILL WORK 

for her type of cancer.

Laura is NOT A QUITTER!

However, she DID quit her doctor 

(that she dearly loves)

and is seeking alternative treatment.

She is scared but resolute.

She feels that this is her best option

and has been studying everything 

she can get her hands on.

This means that she must leave her home 

 that she loves and go to 

another area of the country for treatment

for at least three months.

She has asked for our prayers,

good thoughts and/or well wishes.

Whatever you can give her-

she will take.

She is going into this with a clear head

and her eye on the goal of 

living a long time.

That  is what I am banking on.

I, personally, am praying for a miracle

and sending her my love and best wishes.

Thank you everyone that took the time to read this.

You are all special and,

the truth is,

this could be any one of us.

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Lord willing~