Friends in Prayer
Yesterday, two of my friends and I met at church and then had breakfast together. The mission was to pray; ask God to get me through my surgery and heal my body.
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The experience was empowering. The three of us, prayed for his strength so I would have the courage to endure my future. My surgery is January 18th. Some of my family wondered if it bothered me to wait so long. No, it’s given me time to prepare. I could have little follow- up or I may have a journey before me. Whichever, I needed to think and move forward with a healthy attitude. This time is allowing me to continue with my thoughts and mental preparation after the procedure.
Spending time with Linda and Judy was part of this progression. Talking about your questions and fears should be encouraged when someone you care for is sick, even though some of the discussion can be difficult. When you hear your friend speaking about her mortality you can’t say don’t worry and assure me it will be alright. However, you can listen and offer support wherever it’s needed. Of course you want to believe this won’t happen yet we know people die from cancer everyday. Lately it seems epidemic. Is it in the food, water or the air we breathe? Why isn’t our government trying to figure out why so many of us have cancer? It has to be something we’re doing. Even before this diagnosis, I wondered what was causing so many of us to have to fight this battle. Makes me wonder why our government isn’t more concerned. Another blow to the middle class, our administration seemingly focusing in areas which do not concern us; would you agree or disagree? If we were to depend on the people we pay to support us I think most of us agree we’d be standing alone…
I believe the care and concern given to our soldiers returning from battle is deficient. The VA hospitals are a far cry from state of the art. Our men are treated like third class citizens, after fighting for the freedom we enjoy. Once again, our government lacking in caring for their medical care and follow up. Our military should be offered the same treatment our president and vice president receive. After all they are the reason we’re here. However, the same pale excuses, budgets cost; why they aren’t ashamed of themselves? Consequently, if it’s deprived care for our soldiers what do you think we’ll get in research for cancer which appears to be out of control?
So for me, visiting a church and praying together was spiritual and the highest power. My friends and I always met during the year at church and later have breakfast however; this time had a different meaning our focus was me and my strong and speedy recovery.
We lite candles, prayed to God, (arm in arm at the altar). God, my friends and me, each of us giving our own thoughts, and when we walked out; we felt as though our prayers would be answered and filled with peace and strength. What a wonderful way for us to begin our weekend and for me to continue to prepare for whatever is ahead for me. My family and my friends helping me get ready to fight cancer again.
My best, Dorothy
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As always Mom you have a great attitude and I am proud of you. You have always taught me to be greatful for every moment and look at the positive side of everything. I look forward to helping you recover and enjoying the many words of wisdom you will share during your experiences. Love Sherry
Oh Sherry, sometimes you still leave me speechless. My love mom…
Dorth,
I don’t know how you do it, but you’ve inspired me again…how important friends, family, God, are…I will go to church this weekend (it didn’t work out this past weekend) and re-attempt to make my girl friendships a priority. I’m proud of you and my thoughts are with you….
Robin
Robin, our family and my dear friends are an inspiration to my life. I know you feel the same way I do about friends and family.. this will carry you through everything life throws your way….and as we know already…it seems to be non stop..
All my love and hugs..
Dorothy
Dorothy, I’m glad you’re finding comfort in your friends and family. I don’t know whether more people are getting cancer because of some trend or whether more people are living long enough to get it who might have died at younger ages in the past through heart disease or other things that are now more manageable. I think deaths from cancer are actually down long term (good news for you!) but diagnoses are up overall, but partly because of the factor of age that I mentioned. However, it is a good question since there are a lot of things in the water and air that can cause cancer.
Mauigirl, thanks for stopping back to answer my quandary. I’m so concerned for your generation and my kids…seems like it’s everywhere. Hope we figure this out. Surgery next Friday, I’m hoping to have a miracle….
Love hearing from you..
Dorothy
Dorothy, you really are an inspiration and I’m so grateful to you that you’re blogging your experiences. I will have a candle lit for you all day Friday. Much love to you.
Lisa Marie Mary, the candle helped..my colonoscope went perfect. I’m home however, groggy and I am clear of cancer in my colon and bowel…this is much relief. I go into surgery with a much better chance of success. Seems our God wants me to be here longer. I am so grateful..thanks for being here for me..
My best, Dorothy