Sunday, April 20, 2008

Helen, NC

URGENT!!!
Received via email on 4/20/08 from Ashley:

"I wanted to put in a prayer request for my Aunt Helen. She went the doctor a couple months ago and they found several fractures in her back and her ribs. So, they put cement in her back because her spinal cord was collapsing. She was originally 5'9" and she is now less than 5 feet tall. They thought it was osteoporosis but, now they are not sure because of the MRI they did on her april 14th. It showed three more broke vertebrates in her lower back and a tumor growing on the bone in her right arm. She is showing all signs of melanoma cancer. She is going tomorrow (4-21-08) for a biopsy to find out if the tumor is malignant or benign. She is in severe pain at all times and no pain medication is helping. She can't stand it when you touch her and she can't walk by herself or really do anything by herself. Please be in prayer for her and our family. We would really appreciate it.
-Ashley"
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ADMIN said...

Received via email from Helen's neice, Ashley on 5/16/08:

"well, the blood test results for aunt helen don't come back until monday but, I thought I would tell you that they had to put her in the hospital today because she was hurting so bad. I'm not sure about what is going on really but, I thought I would update you on what I do know."

May 16, 2008 at 10:02 PM
ADMIN said...

Received via email on 5/20/08 from Ashley, Helen's niece:

"they sent her home yesterday with a hospital bed. she isn't doing very well. my grandma just told me that the doctor found 2 more tumors on her today. but, the blood work came back and they said that she has bone cancer. so i'm not sure what they are going to do right now. i just got home but, i am fixing to ride over there and see what is up. when i get home i will update you."

May 20, 2008 at 9:22 PM
ADMIN said...

Received from Ashley via email on 5/20/08:

"she was in and out of sleep the whole time I was over there. the doctors did more tests on her. I think mama said they did a bone marrow test. supposedly it will tell us just how bad the cancer really is. I believe the results will be in next week. she isn't looking to good and her skin had a yellow tint to it. i don't know if that means anything but, it can't be good. i'll let you know what the results say next week. thanks for all your prayers. keep her kids in your prayers too. the little boy is 4 and the girl is 12. "

May 20, 2008 at 10:30 PM
ADMIN said...

Received via email from Ashley on 5/27/08:

"well, nothing new to report right now except that the doctors are making her do chemotherapy.. she starts tomorrow (5-28)."

June 5, 2008 at 9:32 PM
ADMIN said...

Received via email from Liz on 6/7/08;

"... we saw Helen today. She looked pretty good considering her condition. We sang a few songs for her... it was pretty difficult. Mary (her mother) did say that she has right many tumors though. We're all praying for her here - God has a purpose, though we may not understand. We just have to trust Him."

June 13, 2008 at 11:45 PM
ADMIN said...

RECEIVED VIA EMAIL FROM ASHLEY ON 6/26/08:

"hey! I wanted to tell you that Aunt Helen went to the doctor yesterday. As you might know, she has been on complete bed rest. Well, the doctor told her that she could get up when she wanted to try and walk around if she could :)"

June 26, 2008 at 8:01 PM
ADMIN said...

REC'D VIA EMAIL FROM ASHLEY ON 7/16/08:

"hey! I haven't updated you on Aunt Helen in a while. The doctor told her yesterday that if she was lucky, she has 6 months to live.. but, I know a God that can prove all doctors wrong! what about you? I really do appreciate all of your prayers
-Ashley"

July 17, 2008 at 5:55 AM
ADMIN said...

REC'D VIA FACEBOOK MESSAGE FROM ASHLEY ON 07/21/09:

URGENT!!!
Ashley said the doctor has come in to have her Aunt Helen sign papers regarding life support. He told them it could be anytime now, and they need the paperwork in place in case her heart stops. Ashley asks that we continue to pray for them during this most difficult time ... She has a 13 year old daughter and a 5 year old son, her husband, as well as other family and friends.

REMINDER: Last year on 7/15/08, the doctor told Helen she would be lucky to have 6 months to live, to which Ashley declared, "... but, I know a God that can prove all doctors wrong! what about you? I really do appreciate all of your prayers. -Ashley"
GOD IS GREAT AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED! AMEN!

July 21, 2009 at 8:18 PM
ADMIN said...

REC'D VIA FACEBOOK MESSAGE FROM HELEN'S NIECE, ASHLEY ON 7/25/09:

"I have another update. she isn't doing to good. They came in earlier and put her on oxygen. She hasn't been awake in 2 days.. Just keep praying for God's will to be done.. thanks for everything. Toni (Her daughter) says to tell you hey :) -Ashley"

July 26, 2009 at 6:28 AM

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