Prayers Requested for My Sister

[ziggy]

My sister, Julie, has this week, been diagnosed with leukemia.

She bravely battled cancer last year and won - now this turns up.
She is a single Mom of a wonderful 6 year old boy, who misses her
terribly. She has been in the hospital since Monday and will be there for a number of weeks. She is undergoing some intense
chemotherapy, in hopes of getting her into remission - then a bone marrow transplant would be performed. Anyone out there into prayer - please say a few for her.

She is a wonderful person, Mom, sister, daughter, friend!

She is creative (she makes decorative flower pots, vases, and stepping stones)

She is musical (she has a beautiful voice & plays acoustic guitar)

She has a great personality (& has many, many wonderful friends
who have all stepped forward to help)

She is kind & giving (offers help to those who need it)

SHE IS MY BEST FRIEND !!!!

Please keep her in your hearts and prayers.....
Thank you!

[zebragirl]

Karen, my heart goes out to you, your sister & her family. I will keep her in my prayers. please keep us updated on how she is doing

[ziggy]

Originally posted by zebragirl
Karen, my heart goes out to you, your sister & her family. I will keep her in my prayers. please keep us updated on how she is doing
Thanks, Zebragirl.
I appreciate it...

[zebragirl]

what are friends for.......

[love2sing]

You know she will be in my prayers. Sadly I lost my first husband 7 years ago to brain cancer, so I know first hand how devastating this illness can be.

Your sister will be in my prayers daily, I have a huge faith in God and prayer can be a powerful thing. May God watch over you and all your family.

[bayougirl]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Karen.

Keep the faith.

[zebrarette]

Ziggy, prayers are with you and your family my friend. Keep us posted. :)

[bigdaddysmak]

We're all pulling for her in my house. May the Good Lord look over her........

[ziggy]

Thanks to Zebragirl, Love2Sing, bayougirl, boudin, bigdaddysmak!
The more prayers - the better! My family & I appreciate all your
thoughts and prayers. I will keep you posted.

She had a mishap in the hospital Saturday night.
She got up in the middle of the night to adjust the temperature
in her room (she was cold), and fell and broke her leg in two
places....Just what she needed! She's in a cast now and
confined to her bed.

[JUKEBOX HERO]

karen, as a leukemia/lymphoma patient myself, i will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers. its working for me. God is able!!!!

[chinarain62]

Karen, I will put her on our prayer list at the Presbyterian Church I work for.

[Bob Geppardt]

Karen,

we will keep your sister, her son, and your family in our prayers.

Anything you need, let us know.

God Bless,

April and Adam

[danny]

KAREN, WE HOPE YOUR SISTER RECOVERS FROM HER ILLNESS.
MAY THE LORD BLESS,AND WATCH OVER HER,AND YOUR FAMILY
DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH HER.....................DANNY & DEBBIE

[bigdaddysmak]

I took the liberty of adding her name to our prayer list at my church. hope thats OK.......

[HoleyMother]

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Karen.

[ziggy]

Originally posted by JUKEBOX HERO
karen, as a leukemia/lymphoma patient myself, i will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers. its working for me. God is able!!!!

JukeBox Hero - you can certainly relate to this then, I'm sure...
Lymphoma is what she had last year and leukemia now.
Thanks for keeping her in your prayers. You'll be in mine
now too. I wish you the best of health.

[ziggy]

Thank you to all of my ZEBRA friends.

Thanks to ChinaRain for adding my sis to your prayer list...
and to April & Adam for your thoughts & prayers...
and to Danny & Debbie for your kind words & prayers...
and to bigdaddysmak for adding her to your prayer list...
and to HoleyMother for your thoughts & prayers also.

There can never be too many prayers and positive thoughts.

Thanks everyone!
Karen

[sasssy1]

Hey Ziggy, sorry to hear about your sister. I will add Julie to my prayer list. Please keep us posted.

Jukebox, how are you doing???

[Sue]

my thoughts and prayers are with both Julie & Gene!

[1zebragirl]

Karen,

I'm so sorry that your sister and your family are going through this very difficult time. I will definitely keep her and your whole family in my prayers. Keep the faith, she's recovered from one disease and I pray that she will make a full recovery from this also. Please let me know if there's anything I can do.

[Bob Geppardt]

Originally posted by ziggy
Thank you to all of my ZEBRA friends.

Thanks to ChinaRain for adding my sis to your prayer list...
and to April & Adam for your thoughts & prayers...
and to Danny & Debbie for your kind words & prayers...
and to bigdaddysmak for adding her to your prayer list...
and to HoleyMother for your thoughts & prayers also.

There can never be too many prayers and positive thoughts.

Thanks everyone!
Karen

You are welcome, dear Karen. April's friends from this forum sure gave me some positive energy and peace when I was going through the situation with my father.

There is nothing my wife and I would not for any of you.

God Bless, and keep us updated.

Adam

[ziggy]

Thanks again to more of the ZEBRA family -

Thanks sassy1 for your prayers....
Thanks to Sue for thoughts & prayers....
Thanks to 1zebragirl for your prayers....

I really appreciate it all....You guys are the best!

[ziggy]

Originally posted by Bob Geppardt


You are welcome, dear Karen. April's friends from this forum sure gave me some positive energy and peace when I was going through the situation with my father.

There is nothing my wife and I would not for any of you.

God Bless, and keep us updated.

Adam

Thank you again, Adam & April. I can't tell you how much
your concern means to me. I will keep everyone posted.
Tomorrow my other sister and I will begin to be tested to
see if either of us match to donate bone marrow. I hope at
least one of us is a match for the transplant.....

[Zebra fan 77]

Hope your sister is going to be okay, she is in our daily prayers.

[LessPaull]

Karen......Your Sister Is In My Prayers!!! Stay Strong....We Love You !!

[RockinRob1970]

We'll all pull for her in our prayers and she will kick it in the butt, no fear God loves her.

[NY DREAMER]

Ziggy, Went to church this morning. I lit a candle for your sister and said a prayer for her! (jukebox hero your where on my list also) Keep the faith and believe in miracles they do happen! Much love to you,your sister and all your family. Stay strong....

[ziggy]

Zebra fan 77, thanks for your daily prayers....
Johnny, thanks for your prayers & love you too...
RockinRob, thanks for your prayers, as well.....
NYDreamer, thanks for the candle lighting & prayers....

Once again, this ZEBRA family is the best!!!!
I love & appreciate all of you!
Karen

[ziggy]

My sister has a few more days of intense chemo then has
to wait a week, get tested for leukemia cells - hopefully
none left - then possibly the bone marrow transplant....


Yesterday my other sister & I were tested to see if
our either of us could be a match for the bone marrow
transplant..... Keep the faith that one of us is a match!
Siblings have a 25% chance of being a match....

Her 6 year old son misses her terribly....and I have a whole
new appreciation for working Moms! I am living with him
as a "fill-in Mom" right now, and I am exhausted!!!

[bayougirl]

More prayers are on the way Karen.

Don't give up.

[Nicky]

Karen---I know it's so very hard, Stay strong and think ONLY POSITIVE. You and your sister and family are definately in our prayers. Keep the faith,girl. xo, Nicky & Carl.

[ziggy]

Originally posted by Nicky
Karen---I know it's so very hard, Stay strong and think ONLY POSITIVE. You and your sister and family are definately in our prayers. Keep the faith,girl. xo, Nicky & Carl.

Thanks so much Nicky & Carl!!!

[ziggy]

My Sis is being strong even though the treatment makes
her soooooo sick....It hurts seeing her go through so
much hell and I know it's a thousand times worse being in
her shoes.

She'll be tested on Friday to see if the treatment has
brought her into remission yet....Please pray for that.
She'll need a bone marrow transplant and more
treatments.

I'm still being a substitute Mom, living at
her house taking care of her 6 year old son....and I'm
worn out! I can't lie down & rest after work any more, or watch anything other than the Cartoon Network on TV, or go out
with Macca hardly ever.....but my Sister means the world to me
and I will do all I can to help out! Keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming in!!!

[hard2handle]

Stay strong for your sister and her son. Keep the Faith! PA

[LessPaull]

Karen...You Got The Best Behind You !!! You Know What This Board Is Capable Of!!! God Bless !!! Love Ya !! Johnny

[ziggy]

Originally posted by hard2handle
Stay strong for your sister and her son. Keep the Faith! PA

Thanks my friend.... We're all doing what we can!

[ziggy]

Originally posted by LessPaull
Karen...You Got The Best Behind You !!! You Know What This Board Is Capable Of!!! God Bless !!! Love Ya !! Johnny

Thanks Johnny!
This Board IS the BEST!
Thanks for all the support!

P. S. We found out today that neither my youngest sister
or myself was match for a bone marrow transplant. We
were certainly hoping that one of us would be. Now they'll
have to do a national search for a match, which could take
a while - wish her luck.....

[imarocker]

Karen, i certainly will add you and your family to my prayer list.
Everyday i tell my self FAITH will be rewarded!!
I hope it all turns out well..

[ziggy]

Originally posted by imarocker
Karen, i certainly will add you and your family to my prayer list.
Everyday i tell my self FAITH will be rewarded!!
I hope it all turns out well..

Thanks Imarocker!
Prayers can only help things.....

[chinarain62]

How are things going Karen....

[Bob Geppardt]

karen,

you are a great sister. Must be hard takin care of the little one, too. We are praying for your sister.

Stay strong, and let April and I know if there is anything, even small, that we can do.


Adam

[ziggy]

My sis had a bone marrow test this week and got the results
today- the results were good! No leukemia cells...the
doctor said she is right in line where she should be with
her treatment. Much more is ahead, but she is making
progress....the treatment is terrible and makes her very
very ill. It's hard seeing her so sick. I'm still taking care of her
little one and he is being a real trooper. It's not easy for
a 6 year old (who only has a Mom ), to be apart from her for so long! I'm worn out, but would do anything for my sister!

[imarocker]

yes, chemo is brutal but hang in there, no cells found is excellent!!

[tome811]

I know how it is to be pooped out Karen! I've got my Mum to take care of, plus work, plus housework, plus take care of two birds, plus take care of yard work and upkeep on the house. The work never ends! Just sits there waiting with my name all over it!:rolleyes:

[love2sing]

Glad to hear things are taking a positive turn for your sister. She has too much to live for! Will keep those prayers going! Prayer is a powerful thing!

[bayougirl]

Originally posted by tome811
I know how it is to be pooped out Karen! I've got my Mum to take care of, plus work, plus housework, plus take care of two birds, plus take care of yard work and upkeep on the house. The work never ends! Just sits there waiting with my name all over it!:rolleyes:

Just keep asking God to help you and to take care of some of the burden. He will if you ask.

And also be thankful that you are able to do all of those things.

[tome811]

Originally posted by bayougirl


Just keep asking God to help you and to take care of some of the burden. He will if you ask.

And also be thankful that you are able to do all of those things.

Yeah, at least for now. Some days, I feel like I'm going to lose it all!:rolleyes:

[zuzu]

Karen, if you need anything, you call me! I'll be glad to run errands for you when I'm there Saturdays and Sundays or whatever. I mean it.

[tome811]

I want some tacoburgers from Taco Tico! Can you deliver them by Sunday?:D

[ziggy]

Thanks again everyone for tall the encouragement,
positive thoughts, and prayers!!!!!

Sunday my sister had a high fever all day. Her "port"
(the hole in her where the chemo & other med.'s go),
was very infected. Today they took her to surgery to
remove it and install it in another place. She did fine.
Her immune system is down to nothing from all the chemo,
so we're praying this infection clears up soon. She is still
very weak, and sick from all the treatment. She has been hospitalized for three weeks now. Keep all the positive
thoughts and prayers coming!

THANKS !!!

[tome811]

That really sounds terrible Karen! My best wishes for her and to you!:)

[RockinRob1970]

I'm sure you know you have to be very careful around her with that weak immune system. Glad to hear things are going better.

[OU812]

Karen the mind is a powerful thing it can make a deferents in the speediness of her recovery make sure she has a strong strong strong strong strong thought process that she believes that she will beat this and she will.

[imarocker]

Faith will be rewarded, Dreams will Not Be thwarted
God Bless

[ziggy]

Originally posted by OU812
Karen the mind is a powerful thing it can make a deferents in the speediness of her recovery make sure she has a strong strong strong strong strong thought process that she believes that she will beat this and she will.

She has one very strong motivation - his name
is JESSE ! (her 6 year old son)...

She is holding her own, trying to be strong so she can
get back to him!

[ziggy]

Originally posted by RockinRob1970
I'm sure you know you have to be very careful around her with that weak immune system. Glad to hear things are going better.

Yes, she is in an isolation wing at the hospital...
we all have to scrub up, mask and glove before entering!

[ziggy]

Originally posted by tome811
That really sounds terrible Karen! My best wishes for her and to you!:)
Thanks for the good wished my friend.....

[ziggy]

Originally posted by imarocker
Faith will be rewarded, Dreams will Not Be thwarted
God Bless

thanks for those thoughts, imarocker!

[love2sing]

I know exactly what your sister and you and your whole family is going through. My first husband also had a port installed. I had to flush it with saline everyday. I pray your sister will get stronger
every day and she will recuperate. Chemo is very powerful and really can wear a person down. If she can get through that, she can get through anything. You all must have faith, I truly believe we are nothing without it.

[zuzu]

Originally posted by tome811
I want some tacoburgers from Taco Tico! Can you deliver them by Sunday?:D

You know, you could come get those yourself and see a Zebra performance!

[tome811]

Originally posted by zuzu


You know, you could come get those yourself and see a Zebra performance!

Looks like that's the only way huh? :(

If I had decent wheels, I'd probably try and make the Baton Rouge show. But, I don't so, I'll be a "Doorman" for that one. Hopefully, they'll do another Lafayette gig before long. Lake Chas. would be even better!

[1zebragirl]

Karen,

I'm glad to hear that your sister's treatment is going well. Hopefully this is a sign that she is on the road to a full recovery, even though it may be a long road. You have been a wonderful sister to her by taking care of her most precious possession, her son. Hang in there and keep praying. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted on how her treatment is going.

[ziggy]

Originally posted by 1zebragirl
Karen,

I'm glad to hear that your sister's treatment is going well. Hopefully this is a sign that she is on the road to a full recovery, even though it may be a long road. You have been a wonderful sister to her by taking care of her most precious possession, her son. Hang in there and keep praying. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted on how her treatment is going.

Thanks, 1zebragirl.....
It means a lot!

[ziggy]

My sister's friends & co-workers have
organized 2 fundraisers for her to help out....

The first one is at St. Benilde School cafeteria
(1801 Division St. in Metairie) on Sept. 24th at 7:30
$20.00 per person - Beer, Daiquiris, Food, Raffles,
a DJ, Silent Auction, etc. {Tickets avail. in advance}
________________________________________________

The second one is at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall
(on River Road in Destrehan) on October 23rd from
1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$20.00 per person - Food & Drink, Raffles, Silent Auction,
and a LIVE BAND {Tickets avail. in advance}
__________________________________________________

If anyone has any knows anyone with a business that
would be willing to donate something to be used as a
prize, a gift certificate, or food to serve at the events -
please let me know.
__________________________________________________ _
Also an account for donations has been set up at
Hibernia Bank.....
_________________________________________________
{ If anyone is interested- }
For further info or ticket purchase -
PM me & I'll send the details.....

[ziggy]

My sister is in need of a bone marrow transplant.
No one in the immediate family has been a match. We are
now sending out letters to aunts, uncles, and cousins
on both sides of the family to volunteer to be tested.

Wish us luck that someone matches.....So far the insurance
company will only pay for the transplant if a relative
matches. The cost of the transplant is $500,00.00!
Otherwise she goes into the national bone marrow
registry....

Her son had a nice visit with her in the hospital yesterday.
They allow her to meet him in a visiting room. He thinks it's
cool that he has to wear a mask & gloves - thinks he's a doctor!

Keep the positive thoughts and prayers coming! THANKS

[Chara]

Sorry karen , I haven't been around for a while. My prayers go out to your sister .

[ziggy]

Originally posted by Chara
Sorry karen , I haven't been around for a while. My prayers go out to your sister .

Thanks Chara.... I appreciate it!

[ziggy]

My sister was feeling a bit better yesterday. They are waiting
for her white blood cell count to increase and she may be
able to go home for a while before the next round of chemo
begins. Actually her white count rose somewhat from the
weekend.... "Go white cells, Go!" She got out of bed & went
for a walk (with assistance) with her broken leg down the
hall....

[sasssy1]

You, your family and your sister are still all in my prayers. Glad to hear that she is doing ok.

[hard2handle]

Go Sis! Happy to hear the GREAT news!

[ziggy]

Found out today that my sister Julie is coming home
tomorrow for a week or two - before more treatment
is done..... She's been in the hospital, sick as a dog,
for 5 weeks now! We're all glad to be getting her home,
if only for a while. Her son doesn't know yet - she wants
him to be SURPRISED!!! When he gets home from school
tomorrow, she should be here.....

[bayougirl]

That's wonderful. My prayers are with you.

[zuzu]

bless their hearts! Ziggy, don't forget my offer...I love to shop, etc...

[HoleyMother]

What a wonderful surprise for your nephew this afternoon! My heart goes out to your family, and ESPECIALLY this little guy who is having to be separated from his mom so much right now. You all continue to be in my prayers.

[ziggy]

Thanks so much BayouGirl, ZuZu, And HoleyMother !
I appreciate everything!

Julie came home today. I'm staying on here to help
her out.... Jesse was thrilled to find his Mom
home today when he got home. He showed her every paper
he has done in first grade so far and all his test papers.
He has gotten nothing but A's and one B+ so far....!
He is a good kid who has been a real trooper under
the circumstances.

Thanks again everyone for all the positive thoughts,
inspirations, and prayers!

[imarocker]

OMG, what great news Ziggy!!! Yeah!!!! Keep believing and Follow Your Dreams!!!! Im so happy for you and your family!

[Bob Geppardt]

Karen hope all is well with you, still. Still keeping you in our prayers!

Adam, Aprillee, Jesse and Tyler

[sasssy1]

Wow, what great news that your sister is home. You are all still in my prayers.

[HoleyMother]

Originally posted by ziggy
My sister is in need of a bone marrow transplant.
No one in the immediate family has been a match. We are
now sending out letters to aunts, uncles, and cousins
on both sides of the family to volunteer to be tested. Wish us luck that someone matches.....

I realize that the chances of a non-relative being a donor match for your sister are slim, but is there an inexpensive way for any volunteers to be screened on the off-chance they'd be a match? If there is, let me know... I'll gladly volunteer to be tested.

After Julie's break at home for a couple of weeks, what's the next course of treatment?

[ziggy]

Originally posted by HoleyMother


After Julie's break at home for a couple of weeks, what's the next course of treatment?

home for two weeks, then back to the hospital for more
chemo........

[imarocker]

damn, i musta read something wrong here, i thought she was outa the woods, all i can do at this point is continue to call on the Faith we al have in ourselves, because, really? theres nothing stronger, god bless your family

[ziggy]

My sister is feeling somewhat better and has been home
for about a week now....of course she was with us when
we evacuated to Houston (14 hours on the road)...The
trip really tired all of us out - especially her. She has even
gotten out of the house a few times to go out to dinner,
visit a friend briefly, a short shopping run to Michael's
(the craft store), and to church. She is really enjoying being
back home with her young son, Jesse. He is thrilled to have
her here. More prayers are needed. She has a lot of
treatment ahead.....

[sasssy1]

Hey Ziggy, you, Julie and Jesse are in my prayers. Glad to hear that she is able to go to church:)

[chinarain62]

I will keep her in prayer here to at the church Karen!

[ziggy]

Originally posted by sasssy1
Hey Ziggy, you, Julie and Jesse are in my prayers. Glad to hear that she is able to go to church:)
Thanks Sassy1....prayers count for a LOT !

[ziggy]

Originally posted by chinarain62
I will keep her in prayer here to at the church Karen!
My sincerest thanks to you chinarain.....prayers can only help!

[ziggy]

Fundraiser Friday night (9/24) for my sister was a huge success !!!

The first fundraiser my for sister, Julie, was jammed-packed
with well-wishing, money-spending people! The second one
will be held next month....

The event was a lot of fun, too! There was music, a ton
of good food (donated by local restaurants and caterers),
a huge table full of awesome desserts, soft drinks, beer,
wine, and daiquiris. About 50 door drizes were awarded,
about 80 raffle prizes, and 50 silent auction items- many
nice pricey items... There was also a 50/50 money raffle.

The place was all decorated for Fall with centerpieces,
pumpkins, balloons, Fall leaves, etc. Everyone there said
they had a great time and a lot of money was raised to
help my sister. The outpouring of support was overwhelming!
There are lots of good, caring human beings in this world!

[chinarain62]

Originally posted by ziggy

My sincerest thanks to you chinarain.....prayers can only help!


They sure do!

[sasssy1]

Hey Ziggy, was just thinking about not hearing anything yet about how the fundraisers went and lo and behold, here is the information.

Glad to hear things went well and hope the second fundraiser goes well too.

You are all still in my thougths and prayers.

[ziggy]

Originally posted by sasssy1
.

Glad to hear things went well and hope the second fundraiser goes well too.

You are all still in my thougths and prayers.

Thanks Sassy1 !!! I appreciate it all.....

[bayougirl]

I plan to be at the next one.

[ziggy]

Originally posted by bayougirl
I plan to be at the next one.
Thanks Bayougirl....Hope to see you there!!!!

[ziggy]

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

After 2 1/2 nice weeks being at home with her
6 yr. old son, my sister is back in the hospital
again for another round of chemo. She has great
strength and courage and is holding up well through
this tremendous challenge! I thank everyone again
for all the positive thoughts, prayers, and emotional
support.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

[LessPaull]

Ziggy........Hang In There Girl !!! We Love Ya & Support Ya !!
Your Sister Is In Our Prayers!!! All You Need Is Love !! & You Got It !!

[imarocker]

well said Less

[ziggy]

Originally posted by LessPaull
Ziggy........Hang In There Girl !!! We Love Ya & Support Ya !!
Your Sister Is In Our Prayers!!! All You Need Is Love !! & You Got It !!

Thanks Johnny!!!! I appreciate it all.....

Hope to see ya soon; You comin' to Weeziana soon?

[sasssy1]

Hope that all goes as well this time as it did the first time around. Do you know yet how many times your sister will need to have chemo? You are still in my prayers.

[ziggy]

Originally posted by sasssy1
Hope that all goes as well this time as it did the first time around. Do you know yet how many times your sister will need to have chemo? You are still in my prayers.

Thanks for the ongoing prayers sassy1....

After this round, she is supposed to have 3 more rounds
of chemo....then eventually(if a match is found), a bone
marrow transplant....if no match is found, they will
harvest her own bone marrow, while she's in
remission and she'd supply her own marrow - only
problem with the self-donated marrow is more chance
of leukemia recurring.....

[ziggy]

My sister came home again, for a while, last night after
another week of chemo at the hospital. She is feeling
a bit better and her 6 year old son is quite happy to
have her home again! ...............................................

[NY DREAMER]

Ziggy keeping your sister in my prayers! Try to take care and keep positive thoughts...

[ziggy]

Originally posted by NY DREAMER
Ziggy keeping your sister in my prayers! Try to take care and keep positive thoughts...

Thanks NY Dreamer!

[ziggy]

My sister is doing well, right now, being home and all...
Her immune system is down right now (white count)
from the chemo, so she can't be around a lot of people
or eat out. When her white count goes back up, she'll
be allowed to mingle with people again.... She should be home for about three weeks....

My little nephew (6 yr old) is going to be on stage this
Saturday at his school fair. His Aunt KK (aka "Ziggy")
will be there, front and center with her camera. Let's
hope they don't get rained out!

Tomorrow night (Friday 10/8/04) we'll probably go see
Penny Lane at the Blue Moon... Saturday night, we're heading
to the coast to see Johnny Rivers (Macca surprised me with tickets!) Have a great weekend everyone. Can't wait
for H2H's Party next weekend and Zebra at the Oyster Fest!

[bayougirl]

Thoughts & prayers are with ya'll. I posted my flyers for the 23rd yesterday. Hope we get a good turn out for her.

See ya'll next weekend.

[LessPaull]

Karen....I Comin' Down & Getting WILD With You & Paul Next Week !!! So Put Away Your Car Keys & Start Boozin' It Up With Johnny Race !! Hoo Hoo !!! I'll Bring Twister !!! NICE !!! Rock N Roll !! Love Ya Honey !!!

PS.Your Sister Is In My Prayers !!!

[ziggy]

Originally posted by bayougirl
Thoughts & prayers are with ya'll. I posted my flyers for the 23rd yesterday. Hope we get a good turn out for her.

See ya'll next weekend.

Thanks Clara for posting the flyers and also for the
continuing prayers.....See ya next weekend!

[ziggy]

Originally posted by LessPaull
Karen....I Comin' Down & Getting WILD With You & Paul Next Week !!! So Put Away Your Car Keys & Start Boozin' It Up With Johnny Race !! Hoo Hoo !!! I'll Bring Twister !!! NICE !!! Rock N Roll !! Love Ya Honey !!!

PS.Your Sister Is In My Prayers !!!

Can't wait til next weekend, Johnny! ROCK N ROLL !

[ziggy]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ziggy
[
My little nephew (6 yr old) is going to be on stage this
Saturday at his school fair. His Aunt KK (aka "Ziggy")
will be there, front and center with her camera. Let's
hope they don't get rained out!

Jesse stole the show. Dressed in baseball attire, the 1st
grade boys danced to John Fogerty's song
"Centerfield", in which they pretended to hit a baseball,
danced a little, and stood in place playing air guitar.
During the "air guitar" parts where all the other little
boys just stood in place strumming their
imaginary guitars - Jesse dropped to his knees and then
on his back wailing on his imaginary rock guitar! It was
so funny....(His Mom and I have definitely influenced him
with rock-n-roll !) The crowd laughed and cheered at
his performance!!!! I wish I had it on video....I only took
photos ....

P.S. he knows the Jack Black movie
"School Of Rock" by heart......

[ziggy]

My sister is still at home - very tired. She had to get
blood and platelets today and is now doing an IV at
home.......All in all - she is really hanging in there!

[bayougirl]

Tell her to stay strong.

[LessPaull]

Karen My Dear......You Need Two Nights Out With Us !!! Let's Start Tonite at 7:00 at The House Of Shock !!

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Originally posted by LessPaull
Karen My Dear......You Need Two Nights Out With Us !!! Let's Start Tonite at 7:00 at The House Of Shock !!

It was great to spend two evenings out with you & the
ZEBRA bunch.....(Thanks to my Mom again for filling in for
me at my sister's house!) Paul & I enjoyed spending time
with you.

[ziggy]

Sis goes back in the hospital on Monday for another
round of chemo...Keep those prayers and positive thoughts
coming.....

The 2nd fundraiser for her is tomorrow 10-23-04 in
Destrehan at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall on
River Road. It is being given by her co-workers & friends.

Bone Marrow Testing Drive (all done free) is next
Saturday October 30th at Munholland Methodist Church
at 1201 Metairie Road in Metairie from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We need to find a match for a bone marrow transplant.
Being tested involves giving a sample of blood....
*(See Bone Marrow thread for more details)*

Later everyone,
Karen

[chinarain62]

Karen - I will have the ministers at the Presby church where I work lift her name in prayer on Wed's staff meeting.

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Originally posted by chinarain62
Karen - I will have the ministers at the Presby church where I work lift her name in prayer on Wed's staff meeting.

Thanks chinarain.....All the prayers she is getting
can only help! I appreciate it!

[ziggy]

My sister got to celebrate Halloween with us
and her son for a few hours. She was in the
hospital, but let out on a 4 hour pass. (Halloween is her
favorite holiday)
She got to come
to a party our youngest sister had and got to go
trick or treating with her 6 yr old son (who was dressed as
Elvis). He said "thank you, thank you very much" each time
he received some candy.

[LessPaull]

She's Still Deeply In My Prayers !!

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Originally posted by LessPaull
She's Still Deeply In My Prayers !!

thanks Johnny for keeping those prayers coming....

[love2sing]

When Johnny talks to God, you could hear a pin drop!

[love2sing]

I am so happy to hear that your sister was able to come out for while and spend Halloween with her son. That is so wonderful. And I'm sure her son was thrilled to have his Mom with him.

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Originally posted by love2sing
I am so happy to hear that your sister was able to come out for while and spend Halloween with her son. That is so wonderful. And I'm sure her son was thrilled to have his Mom with him.

Thanks L2S. It made them both very happy!

[LessPaull]

See Karen..........She Needs To Smile !!! She Needs So Much More Of That !!

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Originally posted by LessPaull
See Karen..........She Needs To Smile !!! She Needs So Much More Of That !!

Yes, Johnny! Her spirits were low that weekend
and thinking she was gonna miss Halloween didn't help.
She was so pleased when the doctor agreed to spring her
for 4 hours Halloween night. She decided to go out in
costume - she went as a patient. She borrowed a
hospital gown to wear. She also wore a mask and gloves.
My other sister went as a cute Pumpkin,
brother-in-law -- as a Crash Test Dummy,
and I went as a Witch w/ purple hair.....
We tried to make it fun!

[LessPaull]

Theres A Will....Theres A Way !!! You Go Girl !!!

[ziggy]

A second bone marrow testing drive will be held in hopes
of finding a match for my sister. Her life depends upon
getting a bone marrow transplant. Please consider being
tested if you can.....The testing is all free, thanks to
generous donations. A blood sample is taken to
determine if you could be a possible donor match.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14th, 2004

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First United Methodist Church
433 Erlanger
Slidell, La.
(985) 643-6437

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

[sasssy1]

Hey Ziggy! I am so sorry that no match has been found yet for your sister. Keep the faith and all will work out. You are all still in my prayers.

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Originally posted by sasssy1
Hey Ziggy! I am so sorry that no match has been found yet for your sister. Keep the faith and all will work out. You are all still in my prayers.

Thanks Sassy1 .....
We keep praying and hoping too! Thanks for the thoughts
and prayers....

[ziggy]

My sister went back into the hospital on Monday 11/22/04.
She had another high dosage round of chemo. So far - it
hasn't made her nearly as sick as the first high dosage
round did. (Keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way)

She missed Thanksgiving, but we are very hopeful that she
will be back at home for Christmas! She needs to be with
Jesse (her 6 yr old son) and he needs her to be home with
him. His Aunt Karen does everything she can, but is NO
substitute for his MOM! She is a real trooper!

[bayougirl]

My prayers are with you and your family. Tell Jesse hello please.

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Originally posted by bayougirl
My prayers are with you and your family. Tell Jesse hello please.

Thanks again Clara! Will tell jesse hello...
Ya'll have a great time in the Big Apple!!!

[bigdaddysmak]

Will here be any marrow testing done in other places?

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Originally posted by bigdaddysmak
Will here be any marrow testing done in other places?

BDS,
Thanks for asking, but nothing more has been scheduled...

They have put my Sister's info in the National Bone
Marrow Registry (actually it's worldwide). The hospital
even had my Mom, my other sister, and I
go in for further blood testing last week - not that any
of us matched - they said they needed to better study
the components in our family's blood....

[imarocker]

dammit, that aint right, we need to spread this out b4 the gal succcombs....if, there is a thing i can do while runing around myself, i will try.

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Originally posted by imarocker
dammit, that aint right, we need to spread this out b4 the gal succcombs....if, there is a thing i can do while runing around myself, i will try.

Thanks for your support/concern....I truly appreciate it!

[ziggy]

Well everyone, I am happy to announce that my sister
came home from the hospital a few days ago - so we
will have her here for the holidays!!! Jesse (her son) is
thrilled to have her back at home.

She is a little tired, but feeling pretty good. We will
have all of our traditional family Christmas activities
on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We are very
thankful that we can share the holidays with her....

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Holidays, etc.
to all... Hope a Happy Hanukkah was had by all, too....

[chinarain62]

Karen - keep the faith and happy holidays to you and your family.

[NY DREAMER]

Very good news indeed Karen! Sometimes you must believe in Christmas miracles! Merry Christmas to you and yours and let your sister know we are pulling for her...

[sasssy1]

Fantastic news Karen! Know that I am praying for your sister, you and your families.

Merry Christ-mas:)

[ziggy]

Thanks ChinaRain, NYDreamer, and Sassy1... and everyone
for all of the kind words, support, and prayers.

Happy Holidays to everyone.

Spend some happy, quality time with all of your loved ones
and friends during the holidays! Let them know how
important they are to you (even if they are sometimes a
pain in the ass).

[ziggy]

Continue to keep my sister Julie in your prayers....

She found out today that her leukemia is back.

She is leaving for M.D. Anderson in Houston on Thursday
and will be admitted on Friday. I wish I could be in two
places at once - to be there with her and to be here
with her son Jesse. Since I can't do that, I will be staying
on here at her house indefinitely, being "stand-in" Mom
for Jesse. One of my Aunts is driving her to Houston and
will stay on there for a while with her. She'll probably be there
for several months, which will be very hard on Jesse.

This hospital is supposed to be the best, so that is where
she should be....

[bayougirl]

God Bless you all. My prayers are with you.

[ziggy]

Thanks Clara....
and everyone for continued thoughts and prayers!

[ziggy]

My Sis arrived in Houston last night. She checked into
M.D. Anderson cancer hospital this morning. I have heard
stories of many miraculous cures occuring at Anderson.
They have all the latest and greatest when it comes to
treating many types of cancer. Praying that they can
cure my sister, too.....

[Sue]

ill be praying too, karen

[imarocker]

Keep the faith Karen......We are ALL praying!!

[sasssy1]

Hi Karen!

Julie is still in my prayers. Please keep me posted.

Peace
Mary Anne

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Continuing Thanks to All !
I appreciate every prayer, positive thought,
and ounce of support!!!
You guys rock...........

[imarocker]

No, you rock!! it takes an immense amount of strength to do what you are doing...YOU ROCK.....i wish i was 1/2 the person you are....My continued prayers for your sister, and my prayers also go to your continually strength..it must be exhausting...

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Originally posted by imarocker
No, you rock!! it takes an immense amount of strength to do what you are doing...YOU ROCK.....i wish i was 1/2 the person you are....My continued prayers for your sister, and my prayers also go to your continually strength..it must be exhausting...
Thanks!
It is exhausting working & taking care of a kid, (doing homework, ironing uniforms, making lunches, preparing meals, dropping off/picking up from school, etc. etc. ) whenyour my age and you've never had kids....but I do whatever
I can for my sister and my nephew. She'd do
the same for me in a second! Family is family. I love
them to pieces!

You rock too!
Aren't we kind of in a similar situation? You're helping
a family member who has had cancer. Was so glad to
read that your Mom is doing well! Take care of yourself too!
I'll keep both of you in my prayers as well....

[imarocker]

you dont understand,,,you gave me that strenght...i am so grateful for that,,,we all do what we need to do....now get to bed!!!

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Originally posted by imarocker
you dont understand,,,you gave me that strenght...i am so grateful for that,,,we all do what we need to do....now get to bed!!!

would have replied good night....but my internet connection
went out and I couldn't get back in (in the wee hours when
we were chatting last night).....thanks again for all the kind
words----continued strenghth and patience to you!

[ziggy]

...thought my Sister was gonna be admitted into
M.D. Anderson (Cancer Hospital) in Houston when she got
there last week. She (so far) has just filled out tons of
paperwork, met with several doctors, had many tests done,
etc. They told her they decided to treat her on a
outpatient basis for several weeks. So she living in a
hotel and going daily to the hospital for treatments.
She was told that her type of leukemia is the most
difficult kind to treat and has the least amount of
research available. The treatment they have is experimental.
Still hoping God (& the doctors) have a plan to cure her!

No one needs to respond.....I'm just trying to keep
everyone posted....and get things off my chest, too.

P.S. Jesse got all A's and B's on his report card!!!
I'm so proud of him! My little nephew ROCKS!