Prayer-Thought-Intention Requests

[Vidanjali]

I decided to post here in the "other faiths" forum to declare this thread non-denominational and inclusive of all faiths, creeds, philosophies, etc. I thought it would be beneficial for our community to have a thread where we could reach out with requests for prayers, thoughts, intentions, or however individuals understand the sending of good vibes. So feel free to post here. Whether or not you get direct responses to your request, know it's been received, read, and honored. And may peace and ease be yours. 

[Vidanjali]

Please pray for my precious baby lady, my Siberian husky, who is having emergency surgery this afternoon to remove her spleen and a large mass attached to it. May the surgery be successful and uncomplicated, recovery be swift and easy, and pathology be benign. She is our sunshine girl. 

[Vidanjali]

Just now, Vidanjali said:

Please pray for my precious baby lady, my Siberian husky, who is having emergency surgery this afternoon to remove her spleen and a large mass attached to it. May the surgery be successful and uncomplicated, recovery be swift and easy, and pathology be benign. She is our sunshine girl. 

 

Just heard from surgeon. Surgery successful and she's awake and resting well. Spleen was large about only about 100ml blood loss, probably all from bleeding into the mass & not from any rupturing. Dr didn't see anything else worrying except a liver nodule which she biopsied although she suspects the nodule is just age-related. She's anemic but they're holding off on blood transfusion for now bc they believe she'll recover naturally. About a week to get biopsy report. And Dr said if she continues to do as well as she has so far, she may be able to come home tomorrow. So best news possible so far. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[Heather Shay]

This is an awesome and needed idea. Thank you @Vidanjali.

 

I know a young MTF who graduated from college and her parents disowned her and told her not to come home ON THE DAY OF GRADUATION. I reqwuest prayers for her to find comfort, housing and joy.

[Vidanjali]

On 6/1/2024 at 7:10 PM, Vidanjali said:

Please pray for my precious baby lady, my Siberian husky, who is having emergency surgery this afternoon to remove her spleen and a large mass attached to it. May the surgery be successful and uncomplicated, recovery be swift and easy, and pathology be benign. She is our sunshine girl. 

 

On 6/1/2024 at 9:16 PM, Vidanjali said:

 

Just heard from surgeon. Surgery successful and she's awake and resting well. Spleen was large about only about 100ml blood loss, probably all from bleeding into the mass & not from any rupturing. Dr didn't see anything else worrying except a liver nodule which she biopsied although she suspects the nodule is just age-related. She's anemic but they're holding off on blood transfusion for now bc they believe she'll recover naturally. About a week to get biopsy report. And Dr said if she continues to do as well as she has so far, she may be able to come home tomorrow. So best news possible so far. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

 

The surgeon called today to tell us the biopsy of both the spleen and liver nodule showed hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive, incurable cancer of the blood vessels. Tomorrow our girl has her post-op appt with the surgeon and we'll meet with the oncologist too to learn more about what best to do. So far, I'm kind of in shock, have lost my appetite, and just trying to stay present and enjoy being with the girl. She's feeling good, energetic and bright. Pets don't define themselves by what's "wrong" with them like humans do. 

[Vidanjali]

On 6/2/2024 at 10:07 AM, Heather Shay said:

This is an awesome and needed idea. Thank you @Vidanjali.

 

I know a young MTF who graduated from college and her parents disowned her and told her not to come home ON THE DAY OF GRADUATION. I reqwuest prayers for her to find comfort, housing and joy.

 

How is this young lady doing, @Heather Shay? 

[Davie]

On 6/1/2024 at 7:10 PM, Vidanjali said:

For your "precious baby lady, my Siberian husky"

Prayers for you both . . . love needs no denomination.

[Vidanjali]

 

Update on my girl. She had a work up last Monday before beginning her "targeted therapy" chemo drug, rapamycin. At that time they found two new tumors on her liver which had developed over three weeks since the surgery. Last Sunday morning, on seeing her gums pale, I took her to the vet right away. They determined those two tumors had almost doubled in size in just a week and she also had had some internal bleeding (hence the pale gums). There are also some nodules on her lungs now. Brought her back to the vet yesterday to recheck. Bottom line is her body is fighting HARD. But it's totally unpredictable what effect the chemo drug will have (she's only had four doses so far) and whether she'll rally from this recent bleed. She's been sleeping most of the day. So just monitoring, keeping up on her supplements and drug, high-iron foods, loving her up, and being prepared to make good decisions.

[Vidanjali]

On 7/2/2024 at 6:31 PM, Vidanjali said:

 

Update on my girl. She had a work up last Monday before beginning her "targeted therapy" chemo drug, rapamycin. At that time they found two new tumors on her liver which had developed over three weeks since the surgery. Last Sunday morning, on seeing her gums pale, I took her to the vet right away. They determined those two tumors had almost doubled in size in just a week and she also had had some internal bleeding (hence the pale gums). There are also some nodules on her lungs now. Brought her back to the vet yesterday to recheck. Bottom line is her body is fighting HARD. But it's totally unpredictable what effect the chemo drug will have (she's only had four doses so far) and whether she'll rally from this recent bleed. She's been sleeping most of the day. So just monitoring, keeping up on her supplements and drug, high-iron foods, loving her up, and being prepared to make good decisions.

 

At the vet yesterday, baby girl's blood work was good indicating she'd recovered from a recent internal bleed. However the ultrasound showed that one of the large, fast-growing liver tumors could rupture any time now & that would be the end of her. So we've decided to be proactive to avoid trauma for all and have a vet come to our home tomorrow morning to administer euthanasia. Last night I spent reading to her & today we have a nice day planned. We feel confident and comfortable with this decision. 

[Carolyn Marie]

Just now, Vidanjali said:

So we've decided to be proactive to avoid trauma for all and have a vet come to our home tomorrow morning to administer euthanasia. Last night I spent reading to her & today we have a nice day planned. We feel confident and comfortable with this decision. 

 

It's a terrible decision to have to make.  I've been where you are.  But it sounds like you made the right decision.  ❤️

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

[April Marie]

I am so very sorry. We went through a similar series of choices and decisions with our 8 year old Lab a few months ago and realized we just couldn't get ahead of the cancer. Sending her across the bridge was our best, most loving choice. 

 

I know how difficult it is, but you're doing the right thing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

 

Run free, sweet girl!!

[Vidanjali]

On 7/6/2024 at 5:09 PM, Carolyn Marie said:

 

It's a terrible decision to have to make.  I've been where you are.  But it sounds like you made the right decision.  ❤️

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

 

On 7/6/2024 at 5:42 PM, April Marie said:

I am so very sorry. We went through a similar series of choices and decisions with our 8 year old Lab a few months ago and realized we just couldn't get ahead of the cancer. Sending her across the bridge was our best, most loving choice. 

 

I know how difficult it is, but you're doing the right thing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

 

Run free, sweet girl!!

 

Thank you both so much. She passed away this morning with a blissful look on her face. Really it was a joyful experience which I prayed it would be. Such a blessing.

[VickySGV]

May her memory be a beacon of light in your darkest times. 

[Vidanjali]

Just now, VickySGV said:

May her memory be a beacon of light in your darkest times. 

 

Thank you, dear.

[Timi]

On 6/1/2024 at 7:04 PM, Vidanjali said:

I decided to post here in the "other faiths" forum to declare this thread non-denominational and inclusive of all faiths, creeds, philosophies, etc. I thought it would be beneficial for our community to have a thread where we could reach out with requests for prayers, thoughts, intentions, or however individuals understand the sending of good vibes. So feel free to post here. Whether or not you get direct responses to your request, know it's been received, read, and honored. And may peace and ease be yours. 

I can barely write this. A very distant relative of mine - whose company I enjoy and who I see at family get-togethers a few times a year - is facing end of life. He has leukemia. It is hitting hard now. Tomorrow, Don will start an aggressive course of chemotherapy for 28 days that will either kill him, or if he survives, will give him some more time alive. 

 

His close family is reeling from this news. As am I. 

 

I gratefully request your thoughtful intentions and/or prayers for Don and his family. 

 

Thank you, @Vidanjalifor starting this thread. 

 

Gratefully 

 

-Timi

[April Marie]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your relative and your families, @Timi.

[VickySGV]

 @Timi Healing blessings for your family and your loved one.

 

I say healing and not curing., The two are different and healing may be for peaceful acceptance and adventure in exploring your life with him and he with you as he moves on to new adventures that you some day will join him in.

[Vidanjali]

@Timi blessings on Don, his healthcare providers & all those who love him. May all be full of grace, inspiration, and peace. 

[Timi]

Thank you all! An update. The doctors were able to identify the source of internal bleeding that Don had been experiencing, and stop it. This allowed them to change the course of treatment to something less drastic. Back to regular chemo. 

[Vidanjali]

Just now, Timi said:

Thank you all! An update. The doctors were able to identify the source of internal bleeding that Don had been experiencing, and stop it. This allowed them to change the course of treatment to something less drastic. Back to regular chemo. 

 

Wonderful!