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03-05-2004, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Northern WI
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My uncle is dying, please pray for him and my family
Hi all,
This is not my uncle who recently had heart surgery, or the one that found out he has cancer. This is a different one.  He's actually my great uncle, but we are a close family, and this is very difficult.
My second cousin called me yesterday and apparently my great uncle is in the hospital with some kind of fungus of the esophagus. I have never heard of this. 
He's like 90 years old, but up until this he was in the best shape. He lives with his daughter, she is one of those people who are genius', but cannot do simple tasks. She cannot handle her own money or live on her own, but she can tell you what 8,596,789,330,200 squared is without batting an eye! So there is also concern for her there, as our family has no idea what to do with her.
They said my great uncle doesn't have much more time, that he will die from this soon, and this is affecting my mom terribly, it is her uncle, he's been there her whole life and she has great memories of him. So please, say a prayer for my family, we are really struggling with all the illness going on in our family. Thanks.
Jess
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03-05-2004, 01:06 AM
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Location: Memphis, TN
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Jess...
I am so very sorry to hear about your great uncle. Prayers are coming your and your mom's way for peace in this situation and for wisdom as to what to do for your cousin. Also, for all your family who are in need of them.
kissing
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03-05-2004, 01:23 AM
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How sad, Jess! I know you have just had such a difficult time. I will be praying for you and your family. angel
My grandmother had a fungal infection in her lungs and was hospitalized for about a week last year. It's not something a lot of people get, but it does happen from time to time.
Take care!
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03-05-2004, 01:54 AM
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(((((((((((((((Jess)))))))))))))))
I'm sorry to hear about your uncle, I know how close you are and how hard this is for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you, sweetie grouphug
Love and hugs,
Alexa
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03-05-2004, 02:19 AM
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Location: Green Bay WI
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Very sorry to hear Jess, what a load for your family to carry..I will pray for you all.
God Bless,
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03-05-2004, 03:48 AM
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(((((((((Jess))))))))))
I am so sorry that your family is going thru so much with illnesses. Then you with the meds and the tens unit mess up.. your plate is too full with a crack in it... I am sending you tons of hugs and prayers. grouphug
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03-05-2004, 03:54 AM
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Jess, so sorry about your great uncle, and I know it must be hard on your whole family, you have so much happening at the one time. I also feel very much, for your mum, dealing with someone she is very close to, and loves dearly, being so ill. Please know that prayers are being said, for all of you at this time. Take care of yourself Jess, love, hugs and prayers for all of your family, mum Iris. angel angel angel angel
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03-05-2004, 04:01 AM
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Prayers, have been sent to all your family and friends! So sorry to hear your going throught this again so soon after auntiedebbief. I hope these prayers work for us all. Hang in there Jess.
Read , Write And Pray Often! I care!
grouphug grouphug grouphug
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03-05-2004, 04:12 AM
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Sending up lots of prayers for you and your family, Jess. kissing
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03-05-2004, 04:33 AM
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Location: Arkansas
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My prayers are also with you at this difficult time.
The two Jess's are two messes!
I love you and am grateful for my IC family, God will lift us up and forward from these hard times and we will find happiness in sharing in the glory of our loved ones lives.
May your heart be healed and the family find peace in all that is to come.
Much love,
JessicainArkansas
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03-05-2004, 07:11 AM
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Thank you so much everyone. The hospital keeps saying my cousin stepped out and won't give us information. We think that he passed away...I am so upset, he was such a great man, a WW2 veteran, helped invent the touch tone phone, just a kind human being...thanks for being here everyone, I will update when we find out for sure...
grouphug
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03-05-2004, 07:41 AM
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So very sorry jess
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03-05-2004, 08:39 AM
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Location: Paducah ,Kentucky
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Jess,
So sorry to hear about your Uncle and the other family members also, will keep you and your family in our prayers!
Hugs to you and yours!
Love,
Kim
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03-05-2004, 10:32 AM
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Jess, Sending prayers your way. grouphug
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03-05-2004, 11:35 AM
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Jess, so sorry, I will pray for you and your family. I don't need to pray for your uncle, I am sure he is or will be in Heaven!!! Take care of yourself Jess.
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