My mom has been going through the phases to donate a kidney to my uncle who's kidneys have basically shut down due to diabetes. She reached her last phases and went in for her CAT scan. Well it seem there is now a problem and she is no longer considers a donor candidate.
The CAT scan showed a mass/cyst on her right kidney and pancreas. They haven't used the "C" word yet because all the blood work hasn't shown the cancer toxins or antibodies. Thats all I know right now other then I am going to begin the matching process to donate to my uncle.
I'm scared that the masses may be something more then a cyst and scared because I don't know anything else.
I've spent the the last hour in my room crying into a pillow.
- Mood:
scared
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My only BF and I had dated almost 2 years before I lost him. He was 18 and I was 19. We dated secretly in high school because we lived in this rural redneck community. Aaron and I had know each other almost out who school career. His mom had been my hair stylist for almost 13 years. He and I played little league and golfed together. In the early morning hours of the Thursday before Easter 1995, Aaron was hit by a drunk driver on his way home. Of course, the driver ran and was never found. I was on the ambulance crew that responded to the accident. I was mortified as I saw the car and knew it was my baby. He was thrown from the car. As we rushed to him I had to maintain composure as to not let our secret out. we got him in the back and we realized there was no hope. I pronounced him dead. We went to the hospital, where the doctor formally made the pronouncement. I went with the Sheriff to tell his parents. I could ot speak his name for the longest time. I moved from the area shortly after that. Aaron's mom finally cornered me one day on a visit up there and asked me if Aaron and I were a couple and if I knew about the things that appeared on his grave through the year. I had made arrangements with the local florist who was a dear friend of mine to make sure that certain times of the year things were placed on Aaron's grave. She discretely made sure it was done and billed me for that items. Aaron's mom has every thing I had placed there that was able to be saved.
I have not had a relationship or been on a date since I lost Aaron. Granted I have tried, but things never worked in my favor. I relate this to you not for your sympathy but as a lesson. Do not take your lover/partner for granted. Cherish all the moments you have with them. You may have your squabbles and your times you want your alone time... we all do, but love them and care for them. Make sure you are with them for the right reasons.
With Love and a tear
Steven
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that a Special Investigative Committee be created for the purpose of (i) investigating allegations of misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, and other misconduct of Governor Rod R. Blagojevich and (ii) making a recommendation as to whether cause exists for impeachment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Special Investigative Committee shall consist of 21 legislative members, with 12 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and 9 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate one appointee to serve as a chairperson; and that the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall designate one appointee to serve as minority spokesperson; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the appointments of the members and the designation of the chairperson and minority spokesperson of the Special Investigative Committee shall be transmitted by the appointing authority in writing to the Clerk of the House of Representatives; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Special Investigative Committee is empowered to meet, upon the proper appointment of a majority of the members, in accordance with the House Rules; that all meetings shall be public; that advance notice of all meetings shall be given to the public; and that the Special Investigative Committee may gather evidence and hear testimony at any location within the State of Illinois designated by the chairperson; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Special Investigative Committee is empowered to adopt rules to govern the proceedings before it in order to ensure due process, fundamental fairness, and a thorough investigation; and that the Special Investigative Committee shall have the power to administer oaths and to compel the attendance and testimony of persons and the production of papers, documents, and other evidence, under oath, by subpoena signed by the Speaker of the House of Representative and attested by the Clerk of the House of Representatives when the testimony, documents, or evidence is necessary for or incident to any inquiry relevant to the business or purposes of the Special Investigative Committee, and to punish any person for the neglect, refusal to appear, or failure to produce papers or documents or provide evidence commanded by subpoena or who, upon appearance, either with or without subpoena, refuses to be sworn or testify or produce papers, documents, or evidence demanded of him or her; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Special Investigative Committee shall submit a report to the House of Representatives prior to the expiration of the 95th General Assembly by filing the report with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and by providing copies to the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
I walked out of the house this morning without my keys.
Thank God for church ladies with typewriters.
These sentences appeared in church bulletins or
were announced in church services (Summer, 2007
Release).
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The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
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The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the
Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for
Jesus."
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Our youth basketball team is back in action
Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall.
Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a
chance to get rid of those things not worth
keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has
been canceled due to a conflict.
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Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our
community. Smile at someone who is hard to love.
Say "Hell" to someone who doesn't care much about
you.
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Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church
help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this
way again," giving obvious pleasure
to the congregation.
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For those of you who have children and don't know
it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the
choir. They need all the help they can get.
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The Rector will preach his farewell message,
after which the choir will sing:
"Break Forth Into Joy."
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on
October 24 in the church.
So ends a friendship that began in their school
days.
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic
will be "What Is Hell?"
Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to
the addition of several new members
and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and
other items to be recycled.
Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along
with the deceased person you
want remembered.
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The church will host an evening of fine dining,
super entertainment and gracious hostility.
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Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and
medication to follow..
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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing
of every kind.
They may be seen in the basement on Friday
afternoon.
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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing
in the park across from the Church.
Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning
at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to
lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is
done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of
the congregation would lend him their
electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next
Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday
at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting
Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement
Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to
attend this tragedy.
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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First
Presbyterian Church.
Please use the large double door at the side
entrance.
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The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new
tithing campaign slogan last Sunday : "I Upped My
Pledge - Up Yours".
JESUITS: An order of priests known for their ability to find colleges with good basketball teams.
JONAH: The original "Jaws" story.
JUSTICE: When kids have kids of their own.
KYRIE ELE ISON: The only Greek words that most Catholics can recognize besides gyros and baklava. (For you non-Catholics it means "Lord have mercy".)
MAGI: The most famous trio to attend a baby shower.
MANGER: Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph wasn't covered by an HMO. (The Bible's way of showing us that holiday travel has always been rough.)
PEW: A medieval torture device still found in Catholic churches.
PROCESSION: The ceremonial formation at the beginning of Mass consisting of altar servers, the celebrant, and late parishioners looking for seats.
RECESSIONAL: The ceremonial procession at the conclusion of Mass led by parishioners trying to beat the crowd to the parking lot.
RELICS: People who have been going to Mass for so long, they actually know hen to sit, kneel, and stand.
AMEN: The only part of a prayer that everyone knows.
BULLETIN: Your receipt for attending Mass.
CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of the Parish to lip-sync.
HOLY WATER: A liquid whose chemical formula is H2OLY.
HYMN : A song of praise usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation's range.
RECESSIONAL HYMN: The last song at Mass often sung a little more quietly, since most of the people have already left.
