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deb1sullivan
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Coninued prayers for Jim
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odhiambo
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Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
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mlz
Guest
Hail, Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
mlz
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odhiambo
Guest
Our Father , who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy Name ;
Thy kingdom come ;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven .
Give us this day our daily bread ;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us ;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil .
Amen .
hallowed be Thy Name ;
Thy kingdom come ;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven .
Give us this day our daily bread ;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us ;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil .
Amen .
po18guy
Well-known member
Well, praise God! And, thank you (and all who are praying!) for your prayers! The good news is that anyone may go to BeTheMatch.org and request a kit by mail. Using that kit, they can be placed on the registry and possibly save a life. The drive was a convenient method to register, but it can be just as easy by mail.
Donating bone marrow is actually quite easy. It is basically like receiving an injection in your hip bone, except it is an extraction rather than an injection. You walk in and walk out. No surgery. There is a dull pain in your bone for 1-2 seconds, but it stops the instant the donation is taken. And, if they actually take a donation, it is directed at saving the life of a person on the list. Even if you register, you are not obligated to donate, but I think that most would be happy to, since the life-saving ratio is very near 1:1!
In my case, there is an extremely slim chance that I have a match anywhere in the world, since my immune system has many unique features. However, two good points arise from this: 1. Someone who is needing marrow at this time may now have a match because of the drive, and 2. I don’t need marrow at this time. My oncologist told me that those who are in remission from the experimental drug I am on have just as good of an outcome as those who undergo the autologous transplant procedure.
The stem-cell transplant is basically a last resort, as one must, in essence, be killed by total body irradiation, then receive the transplanted marrow in order to begin producing blood cells again and grow a new immune system. Even then, as with any transplant, ‘Graft vs. Host’ disease is involved. It can be so serious that it threatens the life of the patient by itself. For that exact reason, having a broad donor base is extremely important. The closer the match, the less graft vs. host disease there will be.
Since the drug I am on has been so amazingly successful, and does not require the extreme measures of a transplant, it is far preferable. As well, some who receive transplants have their cancer immediately relapse, so it is not a cure-all, and remains experimental. If course, I am basically also an experiment, since the medical world is watching what happens to us who are on this drug. I have now been on this drug the 5th longest of any user. A man in France has been on it for three and one half years. That his cancer is still in remission is very good to know, since I am arriving at the two year point.
But, the miraculous medicine that I receive daily is prayer, and for that I can offer only to return prayer. Amen.
Jim
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tbcrawford
Guest
Dear Lord please hear our continued prayers for our friend Jim,thankyou for all the many blessings You have bestowed upon him and thankyou for Jim’s continued stable good health.Please continue to bless him and grant him good health particularly as the plans are to lessen his medication.Please guide his docotrs and all medical staff to administer to him in the correct way. Amen
Mother Mary thankyou for your intercession for and I ask you would continue to pray for Jim Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
Mother Mary thankyou for your intercession for and I ask you would continue to pray for Jim Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
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onmyknees
Guest
Jim, I showed the video to my husband and he remembered hearing about you. I went to your link BeTheMatch,org but unfortunately I am not eligible to donate due to my auto-immune disease. 
Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. It is so great to hear that the meds, are working so well! Thanks be to God!
Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. It is so great to hear that the meds, are working so well! Thanks be to God!
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reindeer
Guest
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women and
blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Blessed art thou among women and
blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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odhiambo
Guest
Our Father , who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy Name ;
Thy kingdom come ;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven .
Give us this day our daily bread ;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us ;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil .
Amen .
hallowed be Thy Name ;
Thy kingdom come ;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven .
Give us this day our daily bread ;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us ;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil .
Amen .
J
jhash1
Guest
Loving God,
We lift up our intentions for Jim, your son who has endured much hardship and many trials, and has remained faithful and courageous in the face of suffering. Thank you Lord, for guiding and helping Jim in this situation in his life. Lord, you love Jim and his family, and you will provide in his time of uncertainty and need. Please bless all the members of this family during this time of continuing anxiety and concern. Please help Jim through his current illness and discomfort, O Lord.
Thank you also Lord, for the witness and faith that our friend Jim displays in his situation, and for the prayers he lifts up for others in his continued devotion to you, O Lord.
Please help Jim and his medical advisers to make the best choices for his situation going forward.
Lord, we also lift our prayers for all those who have suffered from a similar condition to Jim’s situation, and who have been called home, for the happy repose of their souls and comfort for their friends and family members.
We lift our prayers in the name of your beloved son Jesus, the Good Shepherd of your people.
Amen.
We lift up our intentions for Jim, your son who has endured much hardship and many trials, and has remained faithful and courageous in the face of suffering. Thank you Lord, for guiding and helping Jim in this situation in his life. Lord, you love Jim and his family, and you will provide in his time of uncertainty and need. Please bless all the members of this family during this time of continuing anxiety and concern. Please help Jim through his current illness and discomfort, O Lord.
Thank you also Lord, for the witness and faith that our friend Jim displays in his situation, and for the prayers he lifts up for others in his continued devotion to you, O Lord.
Please help Jim and his medical advisers to make the best choices for his situation going forward.
Lord, we also lift our prayers for all those who have suffered from a similar condition to Jim’s situation, and who have been called home, for the happy repose of their souls and comfort for their friends and family members.
We lift our prayers in the name of your beloved son Jesus, the Good Shepherd of your people.
Amen.
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tbcrawford
Guest
Dear Lord please hear our continued prayers for our friend Jim,thankyou for all the many blessings You have bestowed upon him and thankyou for Jim’s continued stable good health.Please continue to bless him and grant him good health particularly as the plans are to lessen his medication.Please guide his docotrs and all medical staff to administer to him in the correct way. Amen
Mother Mary thankyou for your intercession for and I ask you would continue to pray for Jim Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
Mother Mary thankyou for your intercession for and I ask you would continue to pray for Jim Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
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244Rocket
Guest
Still praying hard for Jim.
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odhiambo
Guest
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
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odhiambo
Guest
Our Father , who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy Name ;
Thy kingdom come ;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven .
Give us this day our daily bread ;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us ;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil .
Amen .
hallowed be Thy Name ;
Thy kingdom come ;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven .
Give us this day our daily bread ;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us ;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil .
Amen .
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244Rocket
Guest
Praying hard for Jim.
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tbcrawford
Guest
Dear Lord please hear our continued prayers for our friend Jim,thankyou for all the many blessings You have bestowed upon him and thankyou for Jim’s continued stable good health.Please continue to bless him and grant him good health particularly as the plans are to lessen his medication.Please guide his docotrs and all medical staff to administer to him in the correct way. Amen
Mother Mary thankyou for your intercession for and I ask you would continue to pray for Jim Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
Mother Mary thankyou for your intercession for and I ask you would continue to pray for Jim Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
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odhiambo
Guest
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
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odhiambo
Guest
Our Father , who art in heaven
hallowed be Thy Name ;
Thy kingdom come ;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven .
Give us this day our daily bread ;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us ;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil .
Amen .
hallowed be Thy Name ;
Thy kingdom come ;
Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven .
Give us this day our daily bread ;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us ;
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil .
Amen .
T
tbcrawford
Guest
Dear Lord please hear our continued prayers for our friend Jim,thankyou for all the many blessings You have bestowed upon him and thankyou for Jim’s continued stable good health.Please continue to bless him and grant him good health particularly as the plans are to lessen his medication.Please guide his docotrs and all medical staff to administer to him in the correct way. Amen
Mother Mary thankyou for your intercession for and I ask you would continue to pray for Jim Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
Mother Mary thankyou for your intercession for and I ask you would continue to pray for Jim Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
O
odhiambo
Guest
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
Hail Mary conceived without sin
Pray for us who have recourse to thee!
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