O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servant Tom the help of your power, that his sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: give strength to those who care for Tom in his needs, that they may have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Book of Common Prayer, pp. 458, 459. Second prayer adapted.)
Thursday, April 15, 2010
PLEASE PRAY...
for my friend Tom who had surgery for a brain tumor on the Monday after Easter. Tom is home now, but his recovery is slow. The tumor is diagnosed as a "glioma - low-grade malignant", and Tom will need 6 weeks of radiation. His partner is stressed right now, and both need our prayers.
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Prayers for Tom's healing and for peace of mind (and help, at least with the care, if he can get it) for his partner.
ReplyDeleteI know a little of what they must be going through as my first husband had brain surgery for a large type 4 high-grade malignant glioma. It was a tough time for us all, but two years later he was in full remission. Unfortunately, there can be much uncertainty about the outcome of treatment, at least for high-grade tumors, and it is frightening for anyone to contemplate damage to, treatment of, and healing of the brain - patient and caregiver alike. Hope both have good support from the outside, as well. Prayers ascending.
Klady, thanks. From what I've read, Tom has a pretty good chance to go into remission, but, as you say, it's a tough time for them.
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