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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan 
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Well she is wrong, no matter how well intentioned. You stay strong, you hear me?? Hugs and Love Sandra |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Lyra, they don't call it "practicing" medicine for nothing. There are many unexplained results....for example how positive thinking and belief can overcome illness. Hey, let's try it and find out!!!  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lyra One doctor, one opinion...and a human being...I know you will find your answers in search. My hope rides with you...and many prayers...and your indomitable spirit. Great poem!  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Lyra~You know I believe in miracles, right? We need you to keep a positive attitude here while our prayer circle weaves it's wonderful way. Tears are okay...so are prayers.. Lean us us dear friend...let us help. We will help you through this...your doctor is not God.. She is one educated person, but she cannot say what will actually happen. Hang in there...write it out... let us all pray for a recovery for you. ~Luv & Hugs, Nancy~ |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
you are in my thoughts and prayers |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Lyra, I second Nancy's replies and want to add also, that I believe in the power of prayers. We will unite and pray earnestly, from across the miles for you. Remember our final destiny...is eternal life.  hugs always, marie p.s. I just said a prayer for you Lyra, I asked the good Lord give you strength, peace and hope. *hugs again* Keep counting your blessings |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Lyra... When it seems your glass of hope is empty faith and love from your friends will fill it to the rim again and again. Keep the Faith... Paul |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh Lyra, that is never true! (BIG HUGGGSSSSSS) I know how you must feel right now but I too believe with all my heart there is one thing science and medicine can never grasp and that is the power of faith and miracle. He is the best doctor of all, and He knows much she does not know, and I know with all my heart He is weeping in compassion over your tears and He is guiding you with the mnedicine of love right now and is healing you! (sigh) Keep thinking optimistic thoughts, sweet friend, no medicine even comes close to comparing with faith, God Bless You, you are in my thoughts and prayers, we all love you so much and are all here for you! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Lyra - 'There is more we can do,' WE CAN AND WILL PRAY and prayers will pull you through this. Hugs, Marti |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Lyra: You lead us to the vision of hope. So beautifully expressed by your accepting faith. Follow your spirit. We are here. ThisDiamond |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Lyra, you are still in my thoughts and prayers. You know that, don't you? Don't give up your faith. There are indeed mircles. Keep your faith and hope. Sending love and hugs your way. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Lyra, You can take the purge of laughter. It is a funny pill but I've known it to work. Love Sy |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lyra... A few decades back, my father seriously injured his arm where they thought the only thing they could do was amputate. They told my mother this, and she said no, he would never allow that. She instructed THEM not to tell my father, and once he was past the danger of gangrene setting in, told mother that the best they could do was set his arm so that it was "out of the way". Not straight down, but semi-crooked as if the hand were about to buckle his belt, if you get the picture. Ok. Dad doesn't know he will never use his arm again. But Mom does. Having his left arm in a sling didn't stop my dad for long. He chopped wood, laid linoleum, put up a small cabinet, and did a myriad of other chores and tasks while "recuperating". Only now and then would he ask for a little help. With his right hand, he would massage his left fingers [he was still in a cast] night and day. As if "willing" some sensation into them. At night, in his recliner, we could watch as he concentrated on moving his lifeless fingers. One Saturday morning he and I were up, early. He said, "watch" and I did, as the little finger on his left hand seemed to move. He told me to get mother, and I did, trying to explain to her that he was making it move, and she knew it could be nothing more than an absent jerk, or simply our imaginations. [Dad had a great imagination!] BUT...for mother, he forced the little finger up and down on command. He was sweating buckets, but he did it. Mom was in tears. But she still did not tell him that he would never have full use of his hand or arm again. Instead, she went out and got him some silly putty. Dad only learned that they were going to amputate on the day the cast was removed, and the doctor was about to tell him about his "lifeless arm". That was the day Dad took that "lifeless arm", picked the doctor's hand up, shook it, and then reached into his back pocket to pull out a $10.00 bill to add to the payment that they had been making to the doctor's statement. I don't know who cried harder that morning...the doctor, Dad, or Mom. Miracles happen. And I'm praying that you will continue to believe in Miracles, too. Love you. K |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Lyra~ Yet in her sad admission ... I would like to think that she knows there is a *Higher Power* that can lift you further than her teachings allow her to be able to do~ Faith is the 'bandaid' that allows healing to take place~  You're covered ! *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Madame - my prayers at with you... BC |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You, dear one Inspire us, lift our spirits to a new heighth, even as your own struggles within. I pray each moment of your life is continued to be filled with love, of family, of friends, of all of us who have been so deeply touched by a woman who has the greatest kindness and the most caring heart of all... For this....you win my vote.... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Sandra...thanks so much for your reply... and I am definitely trying to stay strong... between teardrops.  ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your reply, Michael... Practicing is the right word. I know that because I remember when my son was in med school, they used to make a joke of it, although they really weren't joking. But right now, anyone can practice on me if they guarantee that the cancer will go away completely forever... I am trying to stay strong but it is very hard not to be scared right now. ~ strong chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Martie... I am not ready to leave this life yet... I still have too much to live for and I am too healthy.  ~ warm chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Nancy... not only for the reply, but also for the vote of confidence as well as your many thoughts and prayers... these are what sustains me.  ~ big thank you hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Helen...for all of your thoughts and prayers.  ~ hugs from the heartLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Marie...for your wonderful prayers... I think eternal life would be nice, but I kinda like the one I'm living right now, right here....and I would really like to keep it for quite a while... ~ thanking you bigly hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much for your very inspiring words, Paul... they were what I needed to hear right now... and I have a whole big mug which needs to be filled...so anyone who wants to...can start filling it immediately. ~ warm hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Don't cry, Noah.... please listen to your own wise words of hope. Thank you so much. ~ big hugs of thanksLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Marti...Prayers do help, I know they do. They can work wonders... thanks so much for yours. ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Kathleen... I appreciate your being here for me, more than I can even say. ~ big thank you hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Sue... I certainly appreciate the reply...but I appreciate the love and hugs and prayers even more... ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks Sy, Where can I get one of those funny pills?  ~ hope to be laughing again soon, hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Karilea...thanks for sharing that beautiful story with me. I am so glad that your father got to have such a wonderful miracle... Sometimes I wish that I had never found out about the cancer...and maybe it just would've gone away... ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Marge... It is a big red velvet brocade bandaid... thanks for covering me. ~ red velvet brocade hugsLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so very much for your prayers, Bill. ~ hugs of gratitudeLyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Barry...thanks so much for your vote... and I didn't even have any campaign literature to give out.  ~ victorious chipmunk hugsLyra |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
Oh my dear Lira I'm so upset Titia told me and than I read your poem. I know you are strong You must take much much vitamines. There is a book Vitamine C against cancer. Dr H.I.Newbold{ paperback Stein and Day, Publishers,Scarborough House, Briarcliff Manor,N.Y}. I pray for you. Manny hug's Muys |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Well then, my friend - It looks like you've got a little backup here - We've pulled it off before, and we'll do it again...Love ya..  |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Muys...Thanks so much for your prayers and also for your recommendation... I think I have that book and I eat a lot of foods containing vitamin c... I have tried the supplement but have gotten lots of heartburn from it, so I'm going to see if there is anything else I can eat with it which will keep it from giving me this heartburn. ~loving chipmunk hugs Lyra |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thanks so much, Nan..... Tomorrow is the democratic primary here in Michigan, but I am actually an independant... but I do have lots of yard signs from my first husband...maybe I should go out today and plant them all over the place... except I'm not asking for votes for political office.... I just want everyone to give me a vote of confidence and strength....and life. I want to go out and LIVE MY LIFE for a long time.  LYRA FOR LIVING now isn't that a great slogan for my campaign for life? especially with the tramp poet on the Harley... ` hugs of thanks from chipmunk riding on HarleyLyra |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
Dear Lyra I know You are strong and positief So many friends pray for you, "we can miss you Sweetheart. Love  Muys |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Thank you so much, dear Muys... the loving from you and from all of my other friends here, is what keeps me going ~ loving chipmunk hugs, but watch out for sharp clawsLyra copyright2002 Lyra Nesius "poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks [This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (08-05-2002 05:37 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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