NEED YOU ALL NOW!!
Please all start praying for dad. He is in a severe amount of pain. I just got called by my sister, Sherry. She is up there for this week. Just please pray all of us together for dad. Remember Jesus said, "for where 2 or 3 are gathered in my name I am there in the midst." So lets all gather in Jesus' name and pray that he will get some relief today..Lori
VERY SAD UPDATE
I know many of you must be wondering about the post that my sister left. She didn't have time to elaborate because she had to go to work. But my dad's last Dr.s appointment did not go well. Tuesday before last, They had to take him off of his Xeloda. His Chemo pill due to the fact that it was causing him severe chest pains. At that Dr.s appointment, I handed the dr a list of drugs and a regimine that had worked on another patient. Sherr y had searched this exhaustively for this. And this has...
Ped......
Thank You Ped. You know, we don't know why that my dad has had this burden put on him, we do know, however, that we have all learned a lot about life and the meaning of it. We know that we have learned to appreciate loving and treasuring a 2 min conversation, or spending an entire weekend together. I know that while on this journey, with my dad, we have met some amazing people that otherwise would have remained anonymous, yet they are so much apart of our lives now. You and Jeremy are talked ...
Reminising & update
I just talked to dad for the past hour, as I do almost every night before I go to sleep. He seemed to be feeling well, and in good spirits. We had such a good time tonight. I managed to get us both laughing so hard we were crying and couldn't even talk. He said, "boy, I had so much water in my eyes I couldn't even see good." I was telling him a story about my son, and how every night for a month when I would make dinner, he would say, "I don't like that I want something else." So one night, I...
Jeremy
I just got this @12:09am Jeremy. I will call you tomorrow Dad told me you talked to him tonight, We are really putting our faith in some new stuff I have found for dad. The University of Pittsburg has done a study with Triphala, its an herb comprised of 3 different fruits from India. But studies have shown during their testings that When given to mice that were transplanted with Human pancreatic cancer cells and tumors that the mice that were treated with Triphala, the cancer cells died o...
Dad Today....
Dad seems to be doing good today; his spirit seems to be down, but I am sure that even the strongest of Christians feel that way at times. He told me that he knows that he will go when it is his time, and told me the story about the hebrew children that were put in the fire and they ran around and the fire never bothered them. That was the Lord's way of saying it wasn't their time to go. We also talked about the Dr.'s and I remembered reading, Psalms 118:8 today, where it says, "Its is better...
Misc. pics of dad
Dad and Cole, Sherry's youngest son.Dad and Lee, His son in law. Lee is my oldest sister, Danita's Husband.Dad getting ready for the new year. Dad, Sherry, Beth (our Niece, Lee and Danita's daughter)My dad's house and farm well part of it, anyway. heheand last one, The family Rick, Kenny, Dad, Sherry, Me and DanitaHope you enjoy our family, you all are so much apart of it now. Goodnight. Lori
More pics of dad
Dad getting hungry for dinner... in the first one; Dad putting his arm around Sherry's daughter Courtney; dad in his chair
Another Pic of Dad
I can only post one picture at a time due to the size... Sorry but wanted to share with you.
Note from my dad
My Dad wanted me to write you guys with these words:There is not enough words to tell you how much I appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers. Like the Apostle Paul, I have been blessed, even more than I deserve. I know that the Lord will do what is in his will with my life, and the prayers that you have given me has blessed me more than you will ever know. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Paul ThompsonI am sorry that it was short in length, but I read to my dad tonight over the p...
TOMORROW IS DADS 70TH BIRTHDAY...
HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY DadTomorrow is dads birthday...and he is still over at John Hopkins in Baltimore, and my brother Tracy is the only one with him...I just was thinking..and wondering if anybody could think of something that we could do..totally on the fly...last minute to seem to be there and him feel the presence of his friends and family on this day. Its been a terrible week, and I know what is going thru his head, as with all of ours..and we do not want to admit it, dont ...
Update on Dad - December
December greetings and Happy Holidays to all you wonderful people!! Wanted to take a moment to let you guys know that dad has had a pretty good last two weeks, but when he went to get his chemo on Monday this week, his white blood count was extremely low and instead they gave him those shots again that will build the white blood count back up. I spoke with him last night and bless his heart, he just simply can not complain. He says "He's already been so good tome, how could I complain abou...
Truly Thanksgiving : Update on Dad
Post Thanksgiving Greetings everyone. I wanted to take a few moments to drop a note to everyone who has been praying and continues to lift Dad up each day. He continues to just amaze us all. He has 4 of his 12 IV chemo treatments behind him and do you know what is absolutely amazing?? He has not been sick ONE single time!!!! I know he is definitely the first person I have ever watched go thru chemo and being doing as great as he has. He comes home from his treatment...
Parker's Story
Please take a moment to read about Parker, a young boy, who at the tender age of five, has touched the hearts of so many. Please consider offering financial assistance to aid this sweet child and his family in their time of need, and please consider reposting this bulletin.Bryant and SheílaParker’s StoryParker was born to Laura Case on August 26th, 2002. The first four y...
Candace Video and Hope and Support..
Blessings, everyone,I wish to thank Bryant, Sheila, Deva, Donna, Chase, Carolanne and any and everyone connected with helping Candace. A young man named Jermaine of MochiGreetings .com from California made this video for my sweet little Candace.I am overwhelmed with joy. My husband.... hardened, stone faced, never shedding a tear iin front of anyone.... cried!I don't know how to put the video here so here is the link..[html]
Re: For a Deeply Loved Father with Cancer
Paul Thompson died in his sleep at the hospital @ 12:40 PM EST while the family was singing "Amazing Grace"Paul Thompson Candle Vigil:
Re: For a Deeply Loved Father with Cancer
dad made the decision to go to the hospital last night because the hospsice could not get his comiting under control. I just got the call from the hospital, that they said dad would die from heart failure in 2 3 days...either at home or there. dad chose to stay, i assume because of what they described would be for mom. please pray for his sleep to come. god bless. i cannot add any ore at this time. broken,
Re: "Baby Kaleb," Shaken and Smothered Baby of Kristy Schwade (Prayer & Support)
One YearThis Friday, May 9 2008, will be one year since Kaleb's Brutal Attack (yes I said attack). Childcare providers are TRAINED to KNOW what SBS is and for one to still do it to a child, it is an ATTACK. So needless to say this week will be a hard one for all of my family.The last year has been such a giant learning experience for me and Josh. I have the upmost respect for any parent of a special needs child. Before any onf this happened I guess you could say that I was blind to the worl...
Re: For a Deeply Loved Father with Cancer
Oh sweetness I will continue to pray! I'm blessed to know your father will be without pain, regret, sorrow, and hopelessness. I pray he feels content with his life and that he's looking forward to being whole, completely renewed! May the Lord continue to bless you with wonderful brothers and sisters and I pray HIS angels comfort and minister to you and your family always but especially through this difficult time. Peace, love and blessings to you my friend.In HIS love,Jen
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The lovely month of May, looking for a beautiful sunset...Its so hard to come here, after all this time, I sit here in fear as I prepare to once again make what I feel with be my final journey home to be with my beloved father. I am full of gratitude for what you have offered my family here. For me, a place of many 'rooms', depending on which one I needed when I came. Today, I just feel as if I am kneeling at foot of the cross, broken and begging, Lord have mercy on my dad. ...
Re: Candace Video and Hope and Support..UPDATE
God is so good, all the time! Candace is heading back to Chicago July 28, 2008! The 29th she will have the first of two long awaited facial reconstructive surgeries.Abundant gratitude to all who prayed and sent donations.Mimi
Re: For a Deeply Loved Father with Cancer
April BlessingsHello Everyone, I hope this finds each of you incredibly blessed. I wanted to take a bit of time before I headed back up to West Virginia to share with you how Dad is doing. He is one incredibly tough man giving this life all he has. He has stopped treatments for the pancreatic cancer. He simply got to the point where he just wanted to stay home, spend the rest of his time surrounded by his friends and family.... And so it goes. While dad is in a great deal of ...
Re: Candace Video and Hope and Support..
Friday, March 21, 2008 EXCITING NEW WAY TO HELP SUPPORT CANDACE AND OTHERSCategory: Goals, Plans, Hopes"Many of you expressed interest in how you can purchase the book in which Sheíla Hoffer (founder of Hope And Support) recently co authored with Mimi Jacobs (Candace’s grandmother) and eight other women. This book is sure to inspire and uplift it’s readers as each chapter is authored by a different woman about a time in her life when she faced adversity and overcame it! This book i...
Re: "Baby Kaleb," Shaken and Smothered Baby of Kristy Schwade (Prayer & Support)
National SBS Awareness WeekKaleb is still doing great. We start feeding him Baby Food this week and I am super excited for this. I know that he will enjoy this greatly. There is really nothing else going on we're just maintaining the status quo. He does better and better every week and we are very thankful for this. There is a major event going on this week though. As many of you may not know, this week is National SBS Awareness week. There are a few events that I know of going on (THANKS ...
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Sherry and Lori,I have been away from the board for a few weeks just barely able to pop in infrequently for very short bits of time. I just read through all the updates and am crying for and with you. I cannot every imagine what this is doing to every individual in your family especially your dad. I will continue to pray and intercede for all of you and know full well that God is hearing every prayer. I wish there was more I could say to comfort you both. Loving you and praying from afar.S...
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I've been reading through the agonizingly persevering tale right throughout . I pay humble salutations to your grit, determination and the phlegmatism that you’ve displayed all over through these painful travails. You and your family are always in the prayers; not a stereotypical statement this; but from my heart. God bless..
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All of you are very much in my thoughts as always .. I know I post basically saying the same thing every time but I want you to know and remember that simple fact .. to remind you that the only distance between us is the physical one and there isn't a single day goes by that I do not wish for you wonderful people to have your prayers answered and for your miracle to happen .. and today is no different.Be blessed .. feel loved,Pedx
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pray, pray, pray, pray and then pray some more!!!Unable to say much..I ask you only that you lift Dad in your prayers today. Specifically, remember the "angel" Brooke from Johns Hopkins that prayed the sweetest prayer ever for a mere stranger, my dad... she said..."Someone once told me that God loves it when the doctors tell them there is nothing else they can do, because that leaves room for God to perform his miracle". My first prayer of the day, was that my d...
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Well, I didn't know my sissy had written til I got here..HAHAHA but I was going to write and tell you all everything my dad is going through this evening. My sister and I are so desperately worried for my daddy right now, and for both of us to show up on the same night to write, you know he is dealing with something really bad. I won't keep you all, my sister has already said everything that needs to be said, Just please pray for my dad. He is my very best friend in the world, and this is ver...
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The Eve of Easter...Seems fitting that I would find myself here tonite, once aain, reaching out to the friends of distant that I did once did not k now, and who selflessly chose to walk a path with my family and has not waivered in the strength you have offered. I have had the heaviest of hearts today for some reason, I cant explain it..be it the eve of the Easter and the whole meaning that we even have Easter, or because I could not physically be with my mom and dad for this holiday..I am ...
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Thank you Lori .. I'm sure Jeremy appreciates such kind words as much as I do. You and your amazing family have taught me a lot too .. about life especially, and you know how I feel about walking this path, or some of the way along it, with all of you.Like I've said many times before .. my Inbox is always open .. please feel free to use it any time.You have a blessed day.Muchluvn'respect to you all.Hugs,Pedx
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All of you wonderful people are very much in my thoughts as always .. be strong in your faith and know that all of you are loved .. I hope you get your miracle with all my heart.Loved reading the story about you all crying with laughter. That last comment by your dad really hits home. Travelling this road with you and your family is a truly humbling experience for me and it's one I know I'll never forget.My love and best wishes to you and all of yours Lori.Be blessed .. muchluv,Pedx
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The healing has come and WILL continue to come for all of the family and friends involved.There will be no financial burden and there will be a testimony that others can see through all of this.AMEN
Update on Dad Re: For a Deeply Loved Father with Cancer
Hey Everyone,This is Lori, Hottsmokin's (Sherry's) Sister. I know most of you have not heard from me in a while, as I have had some problems of my own that I have had to deal with. But I wanted to update you all on dad. On Sat 3/1/08 Dad started having some chest pains. He tried to be the tough guy, and hold out til he seen his Dr. on Mon morning. On Sunday, he was still bad, so he was taken to the hospital. He seen his oncologist, and told him of the problems he was having. The oncologis...
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Dear Sherry,I will be praying for all of you. May the Lords Will be done. I know He will honor your dad's wishes. Remember, it's all about God being glorified in our lives. My heart cries out for your family.Lots of love,Jen
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I have been in NC this week, while Dad left John Hopkins to go to his home in West VIrginia. I dont know everyone, I think his time might be near for God to call my angel home. I have been so blessed, all of us have, to have him as long as we have, to call him our Dad, and never want to let him go. I hear in his voice that he is ready for the Lords will, and he doesnt want to go for any more treatments of unknown. He wants to stay home, with his family, for as long as the Lord gives him. ...
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I'm so sorry honey. Even more so than usual, you, your wonderful father and all of yours are so very much in my thoughts.My love to you all,Pedx
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ty Dawn, Ped and Jeremey...Dad had a good birthday, He got to go home....And arrived safely. Today has been an extremely hard day for me, as dad went to see his family doctor in his hometown, and he told him basically he had only a short tiem to live and to get his affairs in order, consider hospice and pretty much told him there was no hope at this point...I am so angry, devestated and just crushed both emotionally and spiritually... .Please just contiue to lift Dad up. Thak you everyone ...
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SherryI know it past your dads birthday, but the only thing I could think of is make a power point slide show or other software like print shop, put in pictures of you and family and ask us to send you pictures & comments for his (belated ) big day and well wishes. And save it on CD, and print copy to take or mail to him like his own birthday & get well book from you & your family and friends all over the world.Happy Birthday to your dad, he is in our prayers. Keep your chin up, Hugs ...
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I'm afraid I have no suggestions with regards to the ideas you're looking for hun. All I can do is wish your father a very happy 70th Birthday and let you know that I'm thinking about you all, knowing that together you and your amazing family will get through whatever challenges are thrown at you. I wish I could be of more help and I wish I could think of something better to say .. but in the very least, the important thing is to know that you are all very much in my thoughts and wishes righ...
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WHERE DO I START?? oh my..this is tough... The oncologist brought the news today that dads cancer that had spread, is actually lining the wall of his abdomen. He is stage IV and with this type of pancreatic cancer, Ampulary Carcinoma, there are no known protocol past the first line which has already been used to no avail. The outcome sounds bleak, grim, hopeless...The y know nothing to offer because there is simply not enough known causes to know what would or would not work. They are rec...
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I talked with your mom last nite.We are praying that his light will shine in the darkness!Paul is a strong man.NO SICKNESS is too big for his faith!Our LORD is the great physican.He too is the author of our FAITH and the GREAT DIVINE ONE full of all the WISDOM we wil ever need!Call me if you need me, tell Paul to call as well!LoveJEremy Caverley
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One Day Post Op Dad is up and walking!!! Dads had surgery yesterday morning and came thru fine. With surgery came both good and disappointing news. The good news in the gastric bypass went well, and Dr Cameron expects him to feel much better soon and can eat again!! yea! The negative news however, and surprised Dr Cameron and completely shocked all of us, the cancer had returned in full force, with many small tumors throughout his abdomen. Doctor Cameron had felt...
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hello.... I figured out how to get at least one picture on here..ha ha. Will work on the others when I get a chance... Wanted to give you an up date...Dad is scheduled for surgery at 630 am tomorrow, January 29. Dr is expecting him to feel much better once he is recovered... The surgery tomorrow is a type of gastric bypass..that will supposedly make his orignial surgery site ..reconstructi on...stronger? .They are anticipating a fairly short hospital stay, that he might be back home as earl...
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Hello Sherry .. thank you for taking the time to update us all. I'm so sorry to hear of your mother in law's passing and the apparent lack of compassion and understandingb eing shown you when such difficult circumstances have arisen. I always wonder what such people would do if the shoe was on the other foot. Hang in there as best you can honey and do what YOU think is right.I can only hope all will prove to be well with your father and you know, all those thoughts that will go through everyb...
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Hello everyone..Its nearing the end of January and things have been crazy in my world, so I have not checked in for awhile. We did have a nice holiday, but just after, my mother in law passed away very unexpectedly and she was adored by my children, and this has been the first true loss they have had to suffer. If that wasnt enough, I am having to deal with trying to hang on a job I love because I am choosing family first and I just cant help but wonder, where did people and family go? Where...
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AWE!!!! What fantastic news. Praise God! Yes, Jeremy rocks! You have a wonderful support system and amazing family of Christ your family is surrounded by. Thanks for updating all of us here. My prayers are continuous for your dad!Be blessed,Jen
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This is PROOF that Jesus Christ can HEAL and mend the wounded heart, mind, body, and soul!!!and to think God is not done yet!!!I thank you for your kind deep rooted words of affection to me.God Bless
Re: Parker's Story
Jeremy thanks for reposting this here. What an awesome testimony!
Re: Parker's Story
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 The Hope of a Stranger Parker’s Trick or Treat NightCategory: BloggingAs you all have read in our most recent bulletins and blogs, Parker was admitted to the hospital, and has been in very low spirits because he had to miss "Trick or Treating". Laura was contacted earlier today from a firefighter in Tampa named David. David was so touched by Parker and his ordeal, that he felt compelled to do something to lift little Parker's spirits. So, David contacted...
Re: "Baby Kaleb," Shaken and Smothered Baby of Kristy Schwade (Prayer & Support)
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 He Started the Hyperbaric ChamberKaleb started the Hyperbaric chamber this week. We were a little nervous because the chamber is like being in a air plane the way your ears need to be popped constantly. Well with Kaleb we thought this might of been a problem since it is hard and he is still re learning how to swallow. However this wasn't a problem at all! He even got the hang of yawning to make his ears pop. The chamber is so neat. It is about the size of a ta...
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Dad is doing great, but he is so incredibly touched and feels so blessed that he has been allowed to live thru all of this, he is just brought to tears talking about it...I can hear in his voice, him trying to not tear up..but he just can not praise the Lord enough..he laughs, he cries..he's such a mix of overwhelming emotion...it is no doubt the most humbling, honest witness to our Lord that you might ever witness.He came home after getting his shot to build his white blood count and had at...
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You are all very much in my thoughts as always. I'll be sharing every beautiful sunset and making my wishes for you and yours to stay strong and believe. My love to your remarkable father, you and the rest of the family that I know he is so proud to call his own.Be blessed,Pedx
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Hey there,I have followed your dad's story and all of the posts from the beginning. As I re read them I can see amazing things God is doing. I will continue to pray for your mom and dad and the rest of the family that all his needs are met and for total healing. God bless you,Jen
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Pray for Dad this weekDad has had his first IV chemo this week, it was on Monday, and he seems to have tolerated it well. I would ask you each to please lift him up in your prayers this week, as he seems to be a little anxious about what the future holds for him and this disease. Dad is such a believer in the Lord, and he knows that it is all in God's hands, and although he tells me he's really trying not to "think about things..its really hard to do anything with your mind". ...
Re: Parker's Story
Parker is on his way home!! In a very short amount of time, he made a huge improvement at the hospital! He is still in pain, but his medications are making it much more manageable, and are no longer causing the side effects he had been dealing with. Thank you all so very much for your prayers!! Please continue to pray for Parker's recovery!
Re: "Baby Kaleb," Shaken and Smothered Baby of Kristy Schwade (Prayer & Support)
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 So Amazing!Kaleb is still doing amazing! He sure is showing a lot of personality. He makes the funniest faces and seems like he is trying ti show a half smile. He is becoming a chunker too! I've had to get rid of a lot of his clothes because he is growingout of everything. We are able to take him outside more now because the weather is finally starting to cool off down here. He loves to go out. He still has VERY LITTLE head control. We have to support his hea...
Re: For a Deeply Loved Father with Cancer
Thank you Jeremy for reposting that very chatty note Hello everyone...I wanted to personally drop a note to say thank you all very much for your continued prayers and thoughts for dad. As you can see in the note above, Dad is going thru this with the most awesome spirit and continues to amaze everyone. He never complains, and is just the brightest light...always has a smile on his face. He is so incredibly thankful for everything he is going thru, has gone thru and still ha...
Re: For a Deeply Loved Father with Cancer
First, I want to say thank you for always sending your prayers and support to myself and my family and lifting my dad. He is doing absolutely great. He finished his first rounds of chemo/radiation and is currently on his 1 month holiday, if you will before he starts the 4 months of chemo. He only lost 1 pound during the whole chemo/radiation and is just continually blowing the minds of the health professionals. ..and winning their hearts with his incredible attitude, outlook on life and his ...
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I just spoke to the family.His surgery went fine. 1 in 5 people survive.The chemo treatments are working.More treatments are scheduled.They are in need of more prayer for strength to endure.The chemo will be stronger this time around.
Re: Candace Video and Hope and Support..
Daniel.. God bless you! Thank you for sending the video out to your myspace circle of friends. When the video first came to me, I called my husband over and we watched it together the first time. Wow.. I was amazed at Jermaine's artistry and his ability to evoke so many emotions from both my husband and I.When the final words rolled, my husband turned to me and he said, "that is powerful!"Candace is a superstar. I have told her this since she was an infant. Today, her self esteem is prett...
Re: Candace Video and Hope and Support..
Mimi,I just sent a bulletin on myspace containing the video.I can truly see Candace's spirit is as amazing as yours.Only the bestest wishes,Daniel
Re: Candace Video and Hope and Support..
Donna, I am so grateful..Jermaine did an outstanding job on the video and the result yielded Candace universal prayers and love. i will always be grateful to Hope and support, Bryant, you, Deva and everyone who has assisted Candace and i.One love,Mimi
Re: Candace Video and Hope and Support..
Oh yes Candace, you are truly beautiful!This is something I think the world should see for so many reasons. Her courage, to help and support, to show others how their vanity and problems could be petty. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video with us and I will follow suite and send it to others to get more donations & others involoved.God Bless
Re: Candace Video and Hope and Support..
Mr. Mochi redid the entire video because there was one error.. God bless him..Here is the link ... I apologize for not getting back sooner.. God bless!Mimi
Re: For a Deeply Loved Father with Cancer
dont worry. things will be allright. god's ways are mysterious, but then only he knows what's to be done. my prayers are for your father...may each ounce of happiness in my life be his and may he alleviated of all his pain by the grace of god....there's just 1 god; irrespective of whatever different parts that we greedy humans have divided him....whateve r name you call him by, all's upto him and am sure that your prayers would be answered soon. god bless you....
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Sheila,You are an earth angel! Your face is what I see when I think of comapssion, kindness and love.Candace and I are blessed and our lives are enriched by you and everyone who is helping Candace in some way. Her beauty radiates from within and this video shows this.God bless you, sweet friend.One love,Mimi
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Thanks for posting this, Mimi. Candace is a beautiful little girl, and I believe that God is going to use her to show MANY people what REAL BEAUTY is! Love,Sheíla
Re: Candace Video and Hope and Support..
MochiGreetings .com (Jermine Speed) did such an outstanding job on Candace's video. We are all so overwhelmed by the work that he did putting this video together.Ithank you for wacthig it.One love,Mimi
