by simplyrosie 17 Feb 2010

My grandmother raised me and truly was the love of my life. Losing her has been so very difficult, but I must say, I am VERY blessed to have had her almost 85 years. I am thankful that GOD took her when He did because she was spared the last stages of alzheimer's disease.


I do ask for prayer as I am entering into the next battle in my life (or actually a continuing one from last Fall)... the "bad cells" are back and I'm going in for surgery on 3/11 at 12:30 PM.

In conjunction, I will also be having a biopsy taken in my left breast (don't know when that will happen yet) because the radiologist isn't happy with what he sees, hence, the GYN wasn't either. Boy girls, when it rains it pours, doesn't it?

Looks like 2010 is bringing lots of changes for many of us... some good and some not so good. BUT, through all this, we have each other and GOD promised never to leave us or forsake us. That brings me a lot of comfort! :-)

Okay, as Monica would say.. Fiesta! lol.. have a blessed day girls, and find someone to hug and kiss today - even if it's the cashier at the local grocery store.

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by iris2006 09 Mar 2010

Teri what a start of 2010 for you, I do think of you a lot. I hope that your sugery went well.

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by eleen 09 Mar 2010

Will keep you in my thoughts. Hope your surgery will be fine.

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by gerryvb 09 Mar 2010

sorry I read this now, hope everything went alright, and you are able to give an update. hugs and prayers for you!

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by sewmom 08 Mar 2010

I hope everything goes well. Please keep in touch when you can.

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by crazystitcher 22 Feb 2010

Teri, you are in my prayers & thoughts; I have not been onto Cuties for a while, so I hope you will forgive me for my late, but sincere expression of sympathy for your loss of Queen Esther - let Our Lord and his angels carry you through these difficult days.

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by castelyn 22 Feb 2010

Teri, will be thinking of you and will pray that all goes well. Hugs Yvonne

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castelyn by castelyn 10 Mar 2010

Teri, thinking of you going into surgery - will say a prayer for you Hugs Yvonne

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by shirlener88 20 Feb 2010

Teri, my dear - I know how difficult this time is for you and with each of these two things that the doctors will be doing with you and for you - believe - that the hand of God is in that room with them - He will get you through this and you will have one big story to tell others - so that when it is their turn - you can help them, as well. I love you lady!

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by clawton 20 Feb 2010

Hoping for the best of results in what you have to go through.

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by camylow 19 Feb 2010

that cashier better be a very good looking YOUNG man before I hug or kiss him..hehehehe....Yes there are a lot of changes and I hope we are all together to share them with each other...

I am sorry for your loss, but the Heavenly Father has his time and place and nothing we can do about it except give GOD praise for all he does....

My prayers for you as you go through these appointments and surgeries....sending you LOVE and LOTS of it...deanna

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by judybell 19 Feb 2010

Teri, I will be praying for you as you adjust without your Grandmother, and also for your health issues. You are so right about God never will leave us or forsake us. He will hold you tight in His loving arms as you travel this road. Take care and God bless. In Christ, Judy *4U

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by kathyjt 19 Feb 2010

Will be praying for you Teri.

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by jrob Moderator 18 Feb 2010

Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry. My prayers are focused on you and your health. Try to stay positive, as you know in whose hand you are held.
love and blessings to you.

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by ksgram1 18 Feb 2010

Teri, I choose to hug you. You continue to be in my prayers. *** Marjorie

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by lflanders 18 Feb 2010

Teri, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother! I know that leaves an emptiness in your heart. I also pray that everything comes out good for you. You are really going through a very trying time right now and I am so glad that you realize that the Lord is with you all the way. Teri, keep your faith in the Lord and rely on your husband and friends. You are a bright and shining star and you need to remember that! I will continue to keep you in my prayers. You have alot of friends right here on this site and I am sure all will be praying for a good outcome from all the tests! Lots of luck and love, Linda

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by dlonnahawkins 18 Feb 2010

Teri - life gives us many kicks in our pants at times, but usually we can work through them. You are strong, and we know that you will make it through the next few weeks. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs

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by crafter2243 Moderator 18 Feb 2010

Teri you are right. When it rains it poors. I had to remember that. God never gives us more than we can handle and at the end we become stronger. I pray for you dear friend. You have a lot on your plate. Thank you for the reminder to love and enjoy every day. Fiesta!

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by meganne 18 Feb 2010

Teri, if I could hug and kiss someone, it would be you dear friend.
You have been continuously in my prayers and will remain so until you have been given a clean bill of health.

I am so truly relieved for you and Queen Esther that she was spared the further deterioration and degradation of advanced Alzheimer's. Watching our loved ones slowly losing their identities and forgetting who we are, is one of the most heart breaking and devastating tragedies we could ever endure.
My heart goes out to you dear friend, you have a fight ahead of you, but Queen Esther will be your Guardian Angel, watching over you and fighting in your corner. So have faith dear one, she hasn't left you, she's just gone to speak on your behalf.
Much love, Meg

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by manami 18 Feb 2010

Dear Teri, you are an inspiration for many of us! Even when it rains it pours, you have a positive atitude about life. Know that you are loved, and surely you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love,Yoriko

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by pennifold 18 Feb 2010

Dear Teri,

I'll keep you in my prayers especially as your surgery is due soon. My best friend has been through what you are going through and so I can empathise with you.

Thanks for reminding us to hug someone daily - it brings joy to the soul. God bless you Teri and thank you for sharing your story about yourself and your beloved Grandmother. God rest her soul.

Love and blessings Chris

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by suzettebritz 18 Feb 2010

Teri, I will be thinking of you, especially with the surgery coming up! Your last paragraph brought a smile to my face - I can hear little Fana (2yr) outside and are going to look for him now to give him a HUG!

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by emily16838 17 Feb 2010

Rock on....you make us all happy just to hear from you. Lots of love coming your way. Each day certainly is a new adventure. I think I like the Fiesta idea...I'm going to practice it too!!

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by grandmamek 17 Feb 2010

Dear Teri, I am thinking of you and adding you to my prayer list. May God give you strength durning this difficult time of your life. I am praying your surgery will be successful. Hugs. Mary

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by jacquipaul 17 Feb 2010

Dear Teri,
You have had so much on your back for a long while. Sometimes it does all happen at once, but I'm glad you're not letting it get to you. Perhaps we should all practice a little 'fiesta' therapy and enjoy each day. Have lost some friends recently, and one never knows when the last day will be, so we need to live each to the fullest.
Will find a cashier to hug; may be writing later from jail though....
You are in my prayers today and every day.
Love,
Jacqueline

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pennifold by pennifold 18 Feb 2010

So true Jacqui - you never know when your last day will be and so we should all enjoy our life to the fullest and live each day as if it was our last.

Love and blessings Chris

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by lbrow 17 Feb 2010

Teri I tried to PM u with no luck. I know this has been a trying time for u but remember it takes fire to purify gold. Firey trials will temper us for God & He is always with us just like with the 3 Hebrew children He was in the furnace with them, don't forget this. He is right there with u. Queen Esther may b gone but she'll never b forgotten. She has left behind a wonderful legacy, you.

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by daisy530 17 Feb 2010

We'll continue to pray for you! Hope you can feel all of the big hugs for you :)

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by quiltgrama 17 Feb 2010

I am not sure about the cashier , I think I can find a few others. Take care and will be thinking about you. Hugs Lisa

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by asterixsew Moderator 17 Feb 2010

Thinking about you at what is obviously a very difficult time

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