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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2006-02-21 10:30 AM



I want to thank all of you who have been emailing me about your concerns for my well-fare. I also appreciate all the caring that you have displayed to iliana's pleaful post for prayers for me. Each one makes a difference.

I am relieved to tell you that my open heart surgery in 2004 seems to have been a success and I have not suffereded complications from that. Today I have different battles at hand.

I have been on the front lines of many physical battles for almost two weeks now. I have been having hemorrhages in both eyes and am presently going through a series of laser surgeries. My optic nerves are also under "attack"! Losing one's vision is a terrifying experience. I'm hopeful that I will regain some of the vision that I have just lost and that all these problems can be rectified. There is so much that I still want to see on God's green earth!

All my systems have gone out of whack and now my kidneys are shutting down. I am praying with all my might that I will not have to go on dialysis like my father is.

To add some more crock to the pot, my diabetes which has been well-controlled until all this started happening, has gone WILD! ~ and now I'm on insulin.  I'm in and out of hospital and I'm not a very happy camper. But one thing that I do know, that whenever I have been challenged in my life ~ I always end back up on my feet and with the sun shining even more brightly when I come out the other end of the tunnel!

I am filled with more pharmaceuticals than a drug store. I keep meditating to try and get my blood pressure down because when it hits a certain point, the weak vessels (the ones my eyes grew when they weren't getting enough oxygen prior to my heart surgery) begin to leak and rupture.

My liver is now under a tremendous amount of stress due to all this overload. I am so weak I can barely stand, but I KNOW that this too shall pass!

I hope this explains some of what I am going through at the present time and I welcome your continued prayers and support!

As Arnold Schwartzenegger would say, "I'll be back!"

Love you all!

I'm rolling up the sleeves of my "vestments" and will fight with all of my might!

Linda
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~ and a friend to each of you!

© Copyright 2006 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
Martie
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1 posted 2006-02-21 11:01 AM


Dear Linda....this all sounds so terrifying!  Except for the strength of your spirit which I knew was there.  Thank you for letting us know what is happening with you.  My thoughts and prayers will continue for your wellbeing.  
Enchantress
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2 posted 2006-02-21 11:12 AM


Hello Linda,

Thank you for coming in and updating all of us.
You have a strong fighting spirit and as you say
you will come through this and be even stronger for it.
Please rest, do as your doctors ask, and yes, meditate..
and get well!

You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Missing you,
Hugs~Nancy  

scorpio
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3 posted 2006-02-21 11:16 AM


Linda you are in my prayers.  Inspite of all that you're going through your spirit and resolve shines brightly.  May you return to good health very soon!!!

believe in what your heart feels...

suthern
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4 posted 2006-02-21 11:53 AM


You are in my heart, dear friend... and I promise some serious nagging/praying on your behalf... hoping that God doesn't mind such a selfish prayer... for your good health IS a gift to me.... to us all. *S*

Big hugs to you!!!

iliana
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5 posted 2006-02-21 12:24 PM


Dear Linda, may you continue to stay strong in faith and know that the Light is shinning on you through the difficult times.  You know you are in my prayers, dear one.   .....jo
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6 posted 2006-02-21 01:03 PM


Linda, I am praying for you dear lady.
You will come through this renewed and strong. Don't push yourself and rest when you can. Sending healing hugs, Chris

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7 posted 2006-02-21 01:03 PM


Hey God ... this is our EarthyAngel that's not feeling so great ...
you just get her all better, you hear us ?

We are some serious prayer angels taking some action here~

*Huglets* to you EarthyOne~

Love~
~*Marge, Delaney and Landry*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email -   noles1@totcon.com

iliana
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8 posted 2006-02-21 06:38 PM



serenity blaze
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9 posted 2006-02-21 06:55 PM


I'm sorry to hear of your troubles, but lady, the way your heart works overtime for others it's not surprising you have had to have a tune up.

Please get well soon and rest, dear lady.

This time, the prayers are on us.

Much love to you my dear friend.

Sunshine
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10 posted 2006-02-21 09:57 PM



As you have been a friend to each of US...

Linda, As I read through your post, I felt a very strong awakening...

and ok, so I'm going to sound wierd to a few, but not at all to many...

You do have some very special, wonderful presences around, Linda....

and they are all healing....

So yes, for those who believe in prayer, please, give it your best shot...and for those who believe in candles, or well wishes, or whatever, give that your best shot, too....

because it all counts.

Linda, we are here with you.  All of us.

and please, get second and third opinions from your physicians.

Someone has to have an answer for all this craziness.  

Keeping you close in prayer, Linda.


iliana
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11 posted 2006-02-22 12:14 PM


Linda, I couldn't resist sending you some comforting music (Canadian, too     ) http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Reef/5540/music23.html  and an angel to stand by you.  xoxoxoxoxoxo times trillions.......lily jo


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12 posted 2006-02-22 12:27 PM


So, what is your favorite candle/incense scent?
to light a small corner just for you, dearest EA, to offer alongside a healing chant

tracie66
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13 posted 2006-02-22 02:04 AM


Dear Linda - our earth angel
you are in my thoughts and my prayers as you go through this hard time in your life, it's sounds so terrifing but you are strong sweetie and you have many wonderful people praying for you. Keep up your strong spirit and know how much we all love you
~hugs~
Tracie

Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe
                        — W. E. Channing



latearrival
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14 posted 2006-02-22 02:57 AM


Been away from the computer. Shocked to read this. i am with you, prayers and good thoughts go your way. sincerely, martyjo
Earth Angel
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15 posted 2006-02-22 05:36 AM


From the bottom of my heart, I thank each and every one of you! I wish I had the energy to reply to each of your loving replies.

Sunshine, I know you're right! I am not alone.

Marge, knowing that your grandgirlies are also sending their love, add's greatly to my healing!

Kacy, I love lilacs! ~ and chant away my friend!

Jo, I got to read the prayer but I couldn't get the music to come on. when I went back in, the page was no longer available. I will check again when I get out of hospital.

Well, my friends, each of your kind, thoughtful, and loving replies, has given me strength. I am back in hospital today for tests, I.V. infusions,  and some more laser surgery on my eyes.

Love to all of you PiP angels!
Linda

[This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-22-2006 06:15 AM).]

Misty Lilacs
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16 posted 2006-02-22 09:55 AM


Oh dear friend, I just popped in and read your email. I am so sorry I didn't know sooner and could have started praying days ago.

You can be assured that you are on the top of my list and I am doing all I can to help with your distress.

And all this time, I have been carrying on about myself and it is you who quietly went about suffering in silence.

Please, if you are unable to keep in touch, have your daughter keep us informed.

I would love to call you. If you are able to take calls, please email me at lazurlu@metrocast.net.

Sending you healing loves and hugs, Marti

Margherita
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17 posted 2006-02-22 10:07 AM


Dear beautiful Linda,

your strength and your attitude throughout this tremendous trial humbles me. Please know that you are in my heartfelt prayers. May Universal healing energy permeate all your cells and restore them to perfection. Meditation is a great way to “assist” the Divine Source to share the precious gift of physical and psychological wellbeing.
I send you all my love.
Margherita

LeeJ
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18 posted 2006-02-22 10:41 AM


Linda, dear friend and poetess...words cannot describe the saddness in your absence..you are a light in these pages, always supportive and enlightening to all who post.  You are indeed a woman of heart, wisdom, kindness and politely caring about others...so in this your time of need, prayers will illuminate from my room in thoughts for your speedy recovery.  

Hugs and love
Lee J.

Goldenrose
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19 posted 2006-02-22 11:38 AM


get well soon Linda...we are all praying for your speedy recovery

Goldenrose

Susan Caldwell
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20 posted 2006-02-22 12:26 PM


I sincerely wish you well Linda.  Your force is a beacon in the night.  I want to be just like you when I grow up!

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

Larry C
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21 posted 2006-02-22 07:23 PM


Linda!
You deserve a break today. I have experienced bleeding in only one eye and am legally blind in that eye now. But my scheduled open heart surgery was canceled on an assumption to be done a few years from now.

But I must say I have no clue what it is like to deal the barage of things confronting you. I pray you find strength, courage, hope and healing. But mostly I pray you have peace.


sandgrain
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22 posted 2006-02-22 07:50 PM


Lord, please hear our prayers for this lovely lady! And keep her as strong for her self as she's consistantly been for others.

I'm so sorry your problems are so dangerous and numerous and pray they respond well to treatment so healing will take place.

God bless you and bring you peace.

   Rae

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23 posted 2006-02-22 08:49 PM


Linda, lilac candle scents are floating on a breeze, tied up with heartstrings and a chant...on their way today; in hopes that whatever powers may be wrapped within, you receive an extra powerful healing.

for you, lilacs in the wind /pip/Forum94/HTML/001493.html

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24 posted 2006-02-22 10:12 PM


Dear Linda, I am so very sorry to hear of all this happening to you. My thoughts are with you, angel.
ThisDiamond
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25 posted 2006-02-22 10:17 PM


Get well soon Linda...and come back to write with us.
TD

Titia Geertman
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26 posted 2006-02-23 02:44 AM





Earth Angel is wishing you a complete recovery dear Linda

Hugs, Titia


Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

wvatvrider
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27 posted 2006-02-23 06:43 AM


Linda,  I am praying for your recovery and well-being.   Danny Sheldon
iliana
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28 posted 2006-02-23 07:11 PM


Prayers still flowing, Linda.   ....jo
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29 posted 2006-02-24 12:12 PM


I hope that you are back and feeling better soon, Linda. Passions isn't the same without you!!

~sky

I hope someday you get the chance to live like you were dying....
~Tim McGraw

Margherita
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30 posted 2006-02-24 02:04 AM


You are always in my thoughts, in my heart and in my prayers.
Sending all my love.
Margherita

inkedgoddess
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31 posted 2006-02-24 08:46 PM


just read kacys lilacs and was the first i heard of this...wishing you love
iliana
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32 posted 2006-02-26 03:22 AM


Linda, if you're reading.....you're still in my thoughts and prayers, dear one.   ....jo
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33 posted 2006-02-26 07:18 PM




(angel healing hugs) Oh Linda, whether you're reading this or not, we are all thinking of you here and offering golden, velvet, healing hugs and hope you're feeling better and pray for a recovery as soon as possible, dearest friend!



Love you, dearest Earth Angel friend of ours!



Love,
Noah Eaton


"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other"

Mother Teresa

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34 posted 2006-02-27 08:05 AM


Dear Linda, I've not been around much in the Open Forum but on looking in, I did wonder why there were no poems from you.  It's not usual to find me here but I guess someone up there wanted me to be able to wish you well through your difficult times.  This I do now most sincerely and will hold you in my thoughts and prayers.  Yes, Linda, there is light and love always!
Love and hugs
Helen

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35 posted 2006-02-27 01:19 PM


any update from Angel?
Lilac candles are still being lit for you, Linda.

iliana
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36 posted 2006-02-27 05:43 PM


Haven't heard from Linda in a few days, Kacy.  Last email indicated she has many trials.  Keeping up the healing thoughts here.  
SmartChick
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37 posted 2006-02-27 07:45 PM


Awwww, my dear sweet EarthAngel, I am so sorry you are having all of these health problems. I am holding on to my faith that you will have a speedy recovery from all of these health problems. And, I am sending you the biggest, warmest hug I have to give.
Earth Angel
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38 posted 2006-02-27 07:52 PM


There is definitely power in pip prayers. I can feel them working!

I am deeply touched by the out-pouring of healing love from all of you! Each reply has had a special meaning for me.

My vision and my kidneys are improving and I am now off the insulin!!! I'm crossing my "wings" that all will continue to improve. Actually, I know they will! It's just a matter of time ~ and keeping the faith!

Kacy, your exquisite poem "lilacs in the wind" moved me beyond words.

Titia, it was so good to see my namesake all grown up!

iliana, thank you so much for all you have done! A friend in need is a friend in deed ~ and you have indeed been a friend!

Marti, when I'm stronger ~ Let's talk! ~ and talk! and talk! lol

Larry, sending you a healing hug for your own heart and eyes!

Thank you again ~ each and every one of you!

With much love and heart-felt thanks,
Linda xo

iliana
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39 posted 2006-02-27 08:45 PM


What a gift to see you able to post tonight, Linda!  I am so glad you are making some progress....but I'm not going to let my prayers down.  loads of love.....jo
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40 posted 2006-02-28 12:00 PM


jo, I'd appreciate your continued prayers. I'm not out of the woods yet but I am enjoying the clearing I have come upon!

Hugs with love,
Linda

Enchantress
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41 posted 2006-02-28 12:26 PM


Linda~Please know the prayers continue.
Get well soon sweet lady.

OwlSA
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42 posted 2006-02-28 02:20 PM


Earth Angel, we all love you and need you.  Please get better as soon as you can.  I will pray for you constantly all the way from South Africa.  I am devastated that you are going through all of this, but not in the least amazed that you are so courageous and still smiling.  Fight, fight, fight for a complete recovery.  We are all with you and won't give up praying until you are better.

- Owl

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43 posted 2006-03-01 04:54 PM




Dear Linda,

I had no idea you were so ill. You are in my heart and prayers.

Big, big, hugs, Kate

Sunshine
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44 posted 2006-03-01 09:40 PM


There's a lot to be said
about Prayer, Linda, as
you well know.  So we're
keeping you in ours for all time.




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45 posted 2006-03-02 03:51 PM


I am so sorry to read about your ills and will certainly add Earth Angel to my prayer list.  I hope some of your worries have been relieved by this time.  Love, Joyce
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46 posted 2006-03-04 08:16 PM


Oh   I   lovs   you   Miss

Angel!!!   You   know  my   prayers   are   there

for   you   and   all   of   those   you   affect

in   such   a   positive   way!    Healing  energy  

to  you.  

love,
cathy

Earth Angel
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47 posted 2006-03-06 02:45 PM


You are all so wonderful! It is no wonder why pip is my home away from home! Thanks to each and every one of you. ~ Your hearts are showing!

Love & Light and sending a hug of love to all,
Linda xo

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