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thumperantiques Jan 30, 2007

Then I will take all the positive thoughts we can get.   We found out last fridaythat my niece's partner of 12 years was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour.  Rick is 37 years old.    I guess I've always been pretty private, but I've been trying to digest this all and finally decided I needed to vent. They are going to do surgery on Wednesday to try and save his eyesight, as his optic nerves are extremely swollen, but it is very risky.  "If" he survives the surgery, his prognosis is only  9-12 months, at the very best.  The strange thing is, Rick has been virtually free of symptoms until very recently, and then only a few headaches.
     They have been together so long, and always intended to marry.  When they heard the diagnosis, they decided to do it immediately.  They only perform civil ceremonies on Fridays in Fredericton so with everyone helping, including the clerks at City Hall, they made the deadline and were married at 2:00 p.m. last Friday.   They were told they set a record for getting all the necessary paperwork and information needed.  It will simplify things legally, as well as completing something they wish they had done long ago.
     It's very frustrating being so far away.  Hubby is on holidays this week and he and I seriously considered trying to drive there today, but it's a twelve hour drive, and we didn't want to risk it with winter weather.  So,  if possitive thoughts and vibes truly work, then I will accept any that are sent our way.  Thanks for listening.

                                         hugs,

                                         Brenda

wazzabears Jan 30, 2007

Brenda
OH Dear
I am so sorry to hear this news. I am sending my preys and thoughts to you and your nieces husband.

Gail Jan 30, 2007

Dear Brenda
As if you didn't already have enough on your plate to deal with and now to receive this devastating news is too much for any one person to have to carry. I will keep you and your niece and her husband in my thoughts and prayers and hope the surgery goes well
Take care
Hugs
Gail :pray:  :pray:  :pray:

K Pawz GuestJan 30, 2007

OH Brenda  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug: Sending your family bundles of positive thoughts!!!!

Hugs,
Krista

AndreaM Jan 30, 2007

Oh Brenda, I'm so sorry for you,your neice and her partner.  What a scary thing to be dealing with.
I will keep you and the two of them in my thoughts and prayers :pray:  :pray:  :pray:

Big hugs,
AndreaM :hug:

Shelli Retired Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 30, 2007

Brenda, I'm so sorry.  For all of you.  :(

We're here for you; please call on us to help if we can.

Kingfisher Farm Teddies Jan 30, 2007

HUGS............Pam

Little Bear Guy Jan 30, 2007

Brenda we are both sending tons of positive thoughts your way, hoping all goes well with the surgury on Weds.

hugs

Shane

Daphne Jan 30, 2007

Brenda,
Prayers work too!
Sending lots to you and your neice, husband and all the family.
:hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Aleta - The Silly Bear Jan 30, 2007

Positive thoughts do make a difference!!  TT'ers make an even bigger difference!!!  And prayers...well, that goes without saying.  I'm so glad you shared this with all of us.  You know we're here for you if you need us.    

Warmest bear hugs,  :hug:
Aleta

patsylakebears Jan 30, 2007

Brenda sending  :pray:  :pray:  :pray:  :pray: and  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug: for all ...

Jennskains Jan 30, 2007

That is frightening.  Prayers to your family :hug:  :hug:

SueAnn Help Advisor, Banner SponsorJan 30, 2007

I'm sending my best vibes, Brenda.  I'm so sorry.  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

Carolyn Green Jan 30, 2007

I'm so very sorry Brenda, and sending all my positve thoughts, love and prayers to your Family.

Hugs
Carolyn
:hug:    :hug:

Delartful Bears Jan 30, 2007

Oh Brenda - what terrible news.

My thoughts are with you... I wish you and your family all the luck in the world.
Danni

doodlebears Celebration AmbassadorJan 30, 2007

Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Rick. How tragic for you and all your family, lets pray for a miricle.

Hugs Jane.   :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

All Bear Jan 30, 2007

Thinking of you all Brenda xx

sarahjane Jan 30, 2007

:hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  I'm so sorry to hear this Brenda.....

Jodi Falk Jan 30, 2007

Brenda, I will lift them in prayer, the power of prayer is mighty !!! I am lifting them as I type !! God's blessings I send your way and theres !!!

Shari Jan 30, 2007

Oh Brenda, how very sad      I'm so sorry     Heartfelt prayers,positive vibes and God's blessings coming your way  :hug:   :hug:   :hug:  :pray:

thumperantiques Jan 30, 2007

Thank you, everyone.  I really appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

                                    hugs, :hug:

                                    Brenda

Tracy Jan 30, 2007

    Oh no........Brenda I am so very sorry.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.  Big hugs too:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

If you need anything at all, I'm just an email away.

&  :hug:
Tracy

Judi Jan 30, 2007

Brenda, I believe in the power of prayer and positive energy....You've definitely got it Hon. :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

chrissibrinkley Jan 30, 2007

Thinking of you and your entire family Brenda  :hug:  You've got my prayers and positive thoughts all the way :hug:  :hug:  :hug:

:hug:
~Chrissi

Laura Lynn Banner SponsorJan 30, 2007

Oh Brenda!!   :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  :hug:  for all of you....