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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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Your prayers are needed for Lyra (Madam Chipmunk) the cancer isn’t responding to treatment this time and she really does need all the prayers possible. I am too upset to write much but I will later.  Love and light Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Oh no....she and her family will be in my prayers. Thank you Marsha. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Lyra~ I have said a prayer, and will continue to pray for you....oh my friend, may God bless you, and your family....Peace...hugssss  Lauren~ Greeneyes~ |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I'm praying for her. Thank you for letting me know. Nan |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Many prayers sent her way! |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Oh Marsha thank you do much for letting us know. thank you a million. floria Lyra dear, if you should see this, with my entire heart and soul I beg God to cure you. I will start praying non stop for you my dear friend. We will pray for you at the table when we eat, and I will constantly call on Gods grace for you. Be at peace, as He does answer prayer. Love to you. floria Floria |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
 Dear Lyra, All things are possible with faith. You are held in my prayers. Shalom, Sharon (Mysteria) x o [This message has been edited by Mysteria (03-06-2002 02:01 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lyra, you've become such a special light within Passions, if there is anything we can do or so for you and yours, just let it be known, and whatever is in my own power, I shall do... for now, my prayers are with you, and yours... |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I will be keeping you in my prayers, Lyra. God bless you.  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
My prayers and thoughts are with Lyra and family.... Charisma |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
you are in my thoughts and prayers Lyra. Peace be with you and a safe return to health soon. Hugs On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Healing and peaceful thoughts for Lyra will be flowing from my heart and mind. Thank you, Marsha for letting us know. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Calling in the angels... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lyra dear, you will be in my thoughts and prayers....if there is anything at all I can do from here...please do not hesitate to ask. May God shine his healing light upon you...comforting hugs sweet lady, Nancy.  |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I did not know, and I will surely add prayers. So much sadness in the world, why cannot we just be left in peace to be happy. Lyra, if you see this, I send you every positive thought I can gather up. Take care. Sandra |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
My prayers are with you Lyra. I was just at the doctor with my father today, and his cancer isn't responding to treatment either. I do hope they will find something new to try for you and that it will work. I truly do pray that something will change for the better. My thoughts are with you, and my prayers. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Mine, too. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
My prayers go out to Lyra - a sweet lady whose words have given us all smiles and joy. May the Lord send extra angels her way to comfort her. Chris |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
adding mine |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
my prayers are sent to Lyra..... i didn't know she had cancer.... thank you for letting us all know Marsha .... i pray for full speedy recovery!!! |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
My prayers are sent in too, Lyra dear...Wish you a speedy & complete recovery...  Marsha, thank you for letting us know.. |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Lyra,my very special friend I am so glad Marsha has let everyone know.Since I have known about this from the beginning I know how many prayers have been sent out for you.All of these prayers are going to work for you and you will be back to your healthy self again.You already know how much me and my family love you.You are always in our hearts and our prayers. TAKE CARE!  Love, Juanita |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
My prayers are sent. |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Dear Marsha, You are a sweetheart for posting this. From the bottom of my heart, I really appreciate it much more than I can even say with words.  Thank you also for calling me this afternoon. It was so wonderful to speak to you in person. You speak just like you write...I think you even speak in pink English. With so much appreciation...thanks again. Love, Lyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Dear Everyone, I know that I should answer each of you individually, but I am still tired from yesterday. I had a CT scan as part of the preparation for radiation, and I am allergic to the dye they usually inject...so, I have to take steroids to counterract the allergy. The steroids have kept me awake and all chattery for the past 2 nights, even though I was tired, I still couldn't get to sleep. Today, I am coming down off the their effect, and so even though I slept a little better than the night before, I am still not back to normal yet. I have also been freezing cold all day...I was burning hot all day yesterday...and my appetite seems to be running a marathon while I couldn't eat at all yesterday. So...instead of being a proper person and thanking each of you with an individual reply, I am being a lazy one and thanking you all with one reply. PDV, Lauren, Nan(Pilgrimage), Martie, Floria, Sharon(Mysteria), Karilea, Elizabeth, Charisma, Gentle Spirit, Nan, Nancy, Tracy, Suthern, Chris(Nightshade), faterider, doreen, amigo, Juanita and Smartchick. Thank you all for all of your prayers and cards and blessings. You have no idea how much they are appreciated by David as well as by me. I haven't ever mentioned anything about my cancer on this website before because I really didn't know how to say it...and I really hate to be pitied...but I am fighting for my life and I am fighting very hard. I was diagnosed last October with a very rare and aggressive form of bladder cancer, which...as of my last CT scan in January, has not spread beyond my bladder. I had completed 3 cycles of a very difficult chemotherapy right before having that scan...and the tumor, not only didn't regress....it grew. About 2 weeks ago, I had it removed for a biopsy which showed that the cancer was the same cancer as the original. This was expected. When we received the pathology report in the mail last Saturday, it gave us the aggregate size of everything which was removed. When we compared it to the size of the first tumor...removed in October, it was 5 times the size. Thats when the panic started. That was also on top of my surgeon telling me that my cancer was refractory to almost every treatment. I had a horrible weekend because, there was no one around who we could talk to, who understood what that meant. My doctor was out of town at a meeting, but I left many frantic messages all weekend and on Monday, he called me back to tell me that the aggregate size has no meaning because it simply means that they removed more tissue, not necessarily more cancer. What had regrown was 2 little tumors, so the surgeon had removed all of the tissue between them also...thats why it was so big. He told me never to open a pathology report on the weekend again. He also disagreed with the surgeon about the cancer being refractory to treatment. He thinks we can wipe it out and the fact that I have not YET had any metasteses show up is a VERY good sign...of course, I have not had any treatment now in about 9 weeks, so I am scared that they have had time to grow, and wouldn't be totally shocked it some showed up on my next scan. So I would again...like to say thank you...and I love you all. Now that you know about the cancer, I feel freer to discuss it and also to post some of the poems I've written about it. I will start my radiation treatments this Tuesday and will have to be in Ann Arbor (about an hour and a half from here), every weekday for 6-7 weeks. During that time, I will also have a mild chemo treatment once a week. My doc says I will probably be totally exhausted but will probably not lose my hair, although it may thin a bit. I don't know whether or not to believe him or not about the hair because last time he said that it would all come out at once on the 17th day after starting treatment and it NEVER all came out...in fact enough of it hung around so that I could go outside wearing a hat and no one would ever guess that I lost any. Most of it fell out of the area above and behind my ears and in the back of my head. Now it has all grown back, and as I wear my hair short, anyway...it is blending in with the rest of my hair. Everyone also said that it would come back curly(its normally poker straight), but it came back straight just like it always was. The only difference is the color. It is now very salt and pepper, which...surprisingly, I actually like. I got it cut very short and everyone has been complimenting me on my new hairstyle and my new color. I have 5 wigs, which I bought when I was first diagnosed...and have never had to wear them...so please include my hair in your prayers also. I hope that it isn't just back for a short visit...or making a cameo appearence because I really like having it on my head and not clogging up the shower drain. Thank you and I love you all Lyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
I'm praying for your hair, as well as you Lyra . That is good news that the cancer has not mestasized. I do so hope that is a good sign that they can stop it and it will go into remission. I'm praying real hard for you.If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for praying for my hair, Tracey. Its important to me because no one would recognize me without it. Have you ever seen a bald chipmunk?  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, I too join you in Passions's prayers to you, ooohhhhhhh...I'm so happy to hear from you again, I have been soooo worried! (EXTRA BIG HUGS) My heart is with you always, sweet friemd, we all love you so much, God Bless your heart always! Here are many angels to guide you! (wipes tears) Love, Noah Eaton |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Big hugs to you Lyra ... sending my prayers your way  Best wishes, /Kit |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
smiling at bald chipmunk Your hair will be included in my prayers. *S* |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Dear Lord Here's a prayer for Lyra's hair tho one wouldn't know it wasn't there for she's such a chipmunk, chippering while leaving us all twittering So here's a prayer for Lyra's hair Keep it, and her, in your loving care let us see a miracle at best and let her pass this gruesome test for she is full of nuts and honey we love her sane, we love her sunny we admire her courage, and her wit we love her healthy, full, and fit! Dear Lord, I ask in your name that if a hair is all the same you take what you need, she'll give to you but leave her her wigs, all five will do! [This message has been edited by Sunshine (03-08-2002 11:05 PM).] |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I told you once before a while back, how much I admire you, your strength, honesty and forthrightness (is that a word??) this just adds more to my loving who you are inside and out. You are and will be always in my prayers and thoughts, Lyra...wish there was more I can do. hugssssss Maureen |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
This is the first i have come across this lyra..sorry i havent responded before this..i sent you an email today but it was before i read this...my prayers are with you..hugss...i will email you again sweet lady |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Lyra, I know your time and energy are a valuable comodity right now. So...I'm posting this link here in the hopes that you will find it. My Gift for You [This message has been edited by Larry C (03-08-2002 07:12 PM).] |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Lyra, i wrote one for you too..Strength to you! /pip/Forum58/HTML/001643.html |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Prayers already said. And more to come.......... ~Sheri |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Lyra, rest assured you hair is included in my prayers  along with the rest of you. There's nothing i can say which will change anything but I do believe in positive thought as being one of the greatest weapons we have. You appear to be positive and determined to beat this thing and I am so glad because that is very important. Combine that with the positivity of all your friends here and perhaps, just perhaps, we can all do some good. I pray to God we can..... |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lyra darling girl you see I told you that you were beloved, I’m still praying and have asked that your hair be spared too. Till all our strivings cease Take from our souls the strain and stress And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of thy peace The beauty of thy peace Breathe through the heat of desire Thy coolness and thy balm Let sense be dumb let flesh retire Speak through the earthquake wind and fire Oh still small voice of calm Oh still small voice of calm from the hymn Dear Lord and Father Of Mankind Take care, darling heart and remember we care   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79 |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Yes Lyra... Your hair is indeed included in my prayers... HOWEVER... Would that we must choose... I'm opting for YOU... We can deal with the hair issue later... Be well, dear Madame... |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Lyra, I told my Angel to pay a visit to you and give you anything you ask for. She is a good OLD gal so give her time. Thanks for sharing your pain and gain with us. Prayers are with you and your hair. Keep us posted, ME |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Noah...thanks so much for the prayers and the angels...now go dry those tears and while you are at it, wipe your nose Kit...thanks for your generous prayers...they are very much appreciated  Suthern...I'm glad you got a laugh out of the bald chipmunk. Personally, I have never seen a bald chipmunk which is why I absolutely cannot lose my hair  Karilea...thanks so much for that lovely poem Dear Lord, I ask in your name that if a hair is all the same you take what you need, she'll give to you but leave her her wigs, all five will do Somehow, I think that the wigs will be spared!  I had to exchange one of the good ones because my hair is now all salt and pepper colored and all of the wigs are brown.......Imagine! a salt and pepper colored chipmunk!Maureen...thanks so much for making me feel like a strong person, and for your prayers...and yes, I believe forthrightness is a word.  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Victoria...thanks so much for all of your help and for writing to me and also for being my friend. Larry and faterider...thanks, both of you for those really sweet poems...and faterider, why do you think I am scatterbrained? Irie...thanks so much for the prayers Michael...my hair thanks you for praying for it. It told me this morning to tell you personally Marsha...thank you for posting this thread and for phoning me from all the way across the great pond and for everything else too! You have been so very sweet  copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Nan...thanks so much for your prayers...and I do agree with you, if you have a choice whether to pray for me or for my hair...please choose me, but my hair would appreciate a boost also, because the part that fell out last time has only been back for a couple of weeks...maybe just making a cameo appearence. Mother Earth...my hair as well as the rest of me thanks you immensely for the angel. You can tell her that more than anything else in the whole world, I want to get well again. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Lyra dear we are still continuing our prayers for you in our home and i am personally praying for you and your hair. Yes some people don't realize how much self esteem our hair gives us and to me it seems you have lovely auburn red hair. And so we beg God for His mercy, but mostly Lyra that you will be well. Wigs are ok too..We love you. floria Floria |
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amigo Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 520the earth school |
Lyra...yes, definitely you and your hair are included in my prayers...i'm sure you'll be back to your healthy self pretty soon.... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Floria...you are truly an angel. We do have so much of our self esteem tied up with our hair. My hair is very thick and very straight, but it was never auburn. It must have been the way the light was hitting it in that picture. It was dark brown, but during the past few months it has turned very grey...and is now a salt and pepper color....which, I really like. I always thought I would hate grey hair, but it actually is very becoming. I would send you a photo but the grey really doesn't show up in photos...it just looks black. During the first time I had chemo, it got very thin behind and above my ears and it looked like I had a weird scraggly haircut, but it has now grown back in those areas...just in time for more chemo, of course. My oncologist says that he doesn't think I'll lose it with this chemo...but I am afraid to hold out too much hope....especially since its getting too warm to wear a hat, like I did all winter...and I hate wigs...they all make me look like I have too much hair, and they look artifical. They are also hot and itchy....but if thats what it takes to get well, I'm willing to wear one. Thanks for all of your caring and your prayers. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
amigo...thanks so much for your prayers. I really appreciate your thougtfulness and so does my hair. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lyra...your responses are full of so much strength and hope! Bless you. While he is not a chipmunk, I have a very, very old Squirrel in the back yard, who is turning silver with age...So of course, he has earned the name Silverback and sets a fine example of what can't be done...by doing it. I have a feeling I won't be able to look at him without thinking of you... He is quite the feisty little individual...and I have seen him stamp his foot and chase all the young'uns away, and then that very same irasicible character seemingly talks to them, and they run around scampering and end up bringing him treats... He suns himself on a very well worn cottonwood limb, bleaching out his own fur, I suppose, just to be the different one of the bunch  ...I continue to keep you in my prayers, my dear...and there will be more e-mails to come... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karilea...thanks so much for the cute story about your squirrel named "Silverback". If I keep my hair, maybe I'll call myself "Silverchip" LOL. The reason I chose the name "Madame Chipmunk" is because my husband, David's pet name for me is "Chipmunk". He says that I behave like one because I scurry around so fast and I also look like one because ....I just look like one. I even got a vanity license plate for my car, which says "CHIPMNK"....we're only allowed 7 letters in Michigan. I added the "Madame" so that everyone would know I was a female. Thanks for all of your prayers. copyright2002 Lyra Nesius |
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