Hello friends. I’m back….finally. Seems like I’ve forgotten how to blog. Everything seems new to my eyes.
I spent a week with my brother who is still at the hospital until now. He is scheduled for a CT scan procedure tomorrow morning. I read the result of of his ultrasound but the lingo is foreign to my ears. They found cysts in his liver. Hoping and praying everything would be okay and the nodules are not malignant. It is still a long journey for him getting well and all. He has become too thin for my liking and he looks older than his real age. Besides, his blood sugar is a bit not on the normal level. So glad though that he has a little appetite now compared to the first two weeks of his illness.
To think that I am older than him by almost five years. I gave him a brown scapular. He was teary-eyed when I placed it on his neck.
With a niece, Josef, Nissa, another niece and a cousin. Taken when we arrived at the hospital. Nissa, Josef and I went straight there when we arrived. They stayed overnight.
I remember my own ordeal ten years ago. IVs has been non-stop, his arms are full of needle marks, antibiotics and other medications are injected into the IV.
Once again I want to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for my brother. May you all be blessed.
It’s great to be with family. Glad to hear you had a nice time. I am going on vacation after two weeks. Can’t wait to meet everyone 🙂
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Thank you so much Shabana. Wish you well.
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Glad to see u back arlene and hope that your brother gets well soon….
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Hi Vanessa! Thank you so much for the well wishes. I’m back to the grind.
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It’s great to hear that He is fine now. And nice to see you with your family!
Great Post, Dear🙂
Much Love and may GOD bless you with lots of happiness, love, peace, and prosperity in your life.
❤❤❤
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God’s blessings to you too Sadia. Thank you so much 🙂
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It’s my absolute pleasure! ❤
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Such a tough time
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It is Derrick. I am worried but I have faith in the Great Almighty that he will get well.
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That’s great that you had a good visit. I pray your brother will beat this thing and soon be better.
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Hello Anne! Yes, they were happy reunions with the family, some relatives and friends. Thank you for your prayers.
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He does look thin, but he has a sparkle in his eye. A good sign, Arlene.
All we can do is hope that the tests come back with good news. Sending more positive thoughts around the world for you and your family.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, thank you Pete. That helps a lot. Moral support is such that we are so glad and uplifted. One time when I slept at the hospital, we were both awake around 12am and talked about life and his previous work as municipal administrator in our town for close to two hours. With a new mayor, all of those under the previous administration were dismissed including him. Sad scenario.
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sending more positive thoughts and healing prayers, Arlene!
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Balbaleg ya salamat Wilma.
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God bless your family I’m still praying for your brother
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God bless you too. Thank you for the prayers Morgana.
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You’re very welcome.
You may call me More for short if you like.
I hope you have a great day today
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Thanks again More 🙂
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I hope you enjoy this story. As promised, I was at Mass yesterday and intended to pray for your family, especially your brother. But it slipped my mind as I started forward for Eucharist. Then a family joined the line on my right and their little boy looked just like Nate when he was three! So of course I thanked God for the gentle reminder and prayed as I took Communion. May your brother heal.
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Wow Elizabeth, that was nice. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. I do appreciate it.
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Sending lots of healing vibes to your brother, Arlene. I hope he continues to improve slowly. I’m glad you were able to spend some good times with your family, & I’m sure, supported each other through some worrying times.
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I m greatly touched by your message. I’ve become so emotional lately but I didn’t want to let it show to my brother. Being strong, believing in the Great Saviour that he will get well….those are my fervent prayers.
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It’s so very hard when you see someone you love is suffering. No wonder you’re emotional, Arlene, & it has to come out at some point, so you can relieve some of the pain, felt through knowing of your brother’s illness, to be able to be strong & help him in his recovery. It sounds like you’re doing wonderfully well, take care.
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Thank you so much Debbie. Your kind words make me strong somehow. It is sometimes hard to face illness when it is a family member who is involved.
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My husband and I continue to pray for your brother every day. I’m glad you had the opportunity to spend time with him.
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Thank you so much Deb. Please tell your husband our sincerest thanks. We are so grateful for your prayers.
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I will tell him, and we will keep praying!
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Thanks again 🙂
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