We recently found out that my sister had a tumor on her heart. It's been growing for a few years now and just began to break apart and cause, what we now know to be, mini strokes. We were told by doctors for the past couple of years that these strokes were actually seisures and she had epilepsy. So now we know thats not true, and we would not have been alerted to this if my sister hadn't started coughing up blood on Thursday. We took her to a specialist and from there we found out she had a tumor on her heart and needed open heart surgery.
Saturday was her surgery and she seems to be recovering well but I would still ask that you keep Leah in your prayers. . she has been burdened with so much all her life. Cancer and a brain tumor when she was only 7 years old, causing brain damage and many problems from there on.. bad eyesight, hearing problems (fixed with a hearing aid), a very weak immune system, stunted growth, paralysis on the left side of her face, poor balance and so much more.
So please, keep my sister in your prayers.
-Janelle
A prayer for my sister
Started by raistlinmajere30, Mar 10 2009 12:10 AM
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 12:10 AM
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 12:14 AM
My God. 
So sorry to hear all this bad news. She has had it really rough and its sad.
All the best to Leah and thoughts and prayers will go out to her. Hopefully she has a speedy recovery.
Keep us updated on her progress.
So sorry to hear all this bad news. She has had it really rough and its sad.All the best to Leah and thoughts and prayers will go out to her. Hopefully she has a speedy recovery.
Keep us updated on her progress.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 12:25 AM
Wow I'm sorry to hear that, I hope she recovers.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 12:32 AM
Sorry to hear that dude, just stay strong. I'm sure she'll be fine.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 08:34 AM
Your family and especially Leah - in my prayers.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 08:38 AM
Sorry to hear that. I wish her the best and a speedy recovery.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 08:48 AM
Here's wishing your sister comfort, good health and happiness.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 08:50 AM
I too have a sister that is burdened by health problems but, after many surgeries and countless Doctor visits is doing as well now as she's ever done since her diagnosis. You are in my prayers, don't lose sight that there will be better days ahead.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 08:58 AM
Prayers out to Leah and your family.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 09:40 AM
Prayers forthcoming from me too. And I pray.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 09:46 AM
Better health and future Leah.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 12:29 PM
She will be in my prayers..
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 12:43 PM
Janelle, Leah is in my prayers. Here's to a speedy recovery and a better quality of life for her. 
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 01:34 PM
That's so horrible to hear. I hope all goes well and she pulls through as she has before. I'll keep you guys in my prayers.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 02:21 PM
Your sister and your family is in my prayers. God bless.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 05:12 PM
Very sorry to hear...glad the recovery seems to be going well.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 05:57 PM
I will be praying for Leah and the rest of your family as well. Please let us know how she is doing.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 06:18 PM
Thank you so much everyone for your kind words and thoughts. Leah seems to be doing well, they got her walking a little bit. One step at a time she's doing better. I think she's still a little confused to whats going on, she keeps asking why she's in the hospital but remembers it all once we tell her.
I'm sorry to hear about her problems, I hope she lives healthy from here on!
I too have a sister that is burdened by health problems but, after many surgeries and countless Doctor visits is doing as well now as she's ever done since her diagnosis. You are in my prayers, don't lose sight that there will be better days ahead.
I'm sorry to hear about her problems, I hope she lives healthy from here on!
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 06:33 PM
she's in my prayers, best wishes to her. nobody should have to endure all this.
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Posted 10 March 2009 - 06:53 PM
I'm very sorry to hear that Janelle. You, Leah and her friends/family will be in my prayers, especially during this Lenten season.
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