FINAL UPDATE - Prayer request for a dying friend

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Update on Debra... She has been steadily losing her grip on reality, and the doctor warned us a few days ago that as the poisons in her system grew stronger, she would lapse into a coma from which she would not awake. Well, I think this has happened now. She's on a strong regimen of pain-killers, which may be hastening the effect, but for the whole of today (Saturday) she's only had two very brief (as in a few seconds) periods of awareness. I suspect the end is not far away.

Her poor parents are really struggling. They're retired, on a small pension, and had looked to have their daughter bury them - not the other way round! They have asked me to make the funeral arrangements, dispose of Debra's property, etc., as they simply can't face doing it themselves. Of course, I'll do all this and more, whatever they need - but I now know at first hand how incredibly painful and difficult it is to make such arrangements for someone you love, who is still alive, even if only just alive...

I don't have adequate or enough words to thank you all for your prayers. Please keep them coming, and I'll post here when it's all over. And please take a lesson from Debra's fate - GET YOUR MEDICAL CHECK-UPS REGULARLY! The biggest tragedy of this situation is that if she'd had annual check-ups, according to the doctor, her cancer could have been detected in its early stages, three or four years ago, and probably would have been successfully treated, giving her many more years of life and health. Tragically, being super-fit, she ignored the risks and didn't see a doctor for years: so by the time she came to the hospital, it was far, far too late.
 
For her folks to have to see this preacherman is indeed the ultimate tragedy. I have to confess .... I always have hoped I will outlast my dear, frail ole Mom ........ I cannot think of anything that would tear her up as much as me goin first.

May you find the strength you need thru this ordeal ... all of you in fact. This is one time when we might well say ... the more love you have for that other person ... the more it hurts tryin to let go.

You do tho, as you have seen .... have a great many of us behind you .. may not affect things much directly but, it will perhaps give you just that slight edge, when you need it most. Do hope so.
 
I'll say a prayer for her and for you. You are a good person for helping her folks with this.
 
Somehow I cannot accept the early passing of your friend, Debra Frances Bonino.

Beyond much hope, our Son Shane, was pulled out of the jaws. Perhaps with God's Grace, so shall Deb.

Pray not for a peaceful passing, but a full recovery. As impossible at that may seem, you do knoe the power of our Lord.

R'cd your voicemail, Peter. Thank you & God Bless you forever for the work you do, Sir. I'll attempt a reconnect Sunday.

So inapt for parents to bury their children. Our family has some history of that & it is akin to unbearable. Very muchso against what we'd assume to be the natural order .....

I have no other words for you & Debra's family at times such as this, Peter.

God bless you & yours for a future known reunification we know to be.
 
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What a saddness, Padre. Prayers for all of you. If the all-too-obvious end is to come, may her pain be brief, and your sorrow bearable.
 
My father passed away last week of a very similar cancer. I am sorry for your friend's pain and I hope and pray that she finds peace.

I was able to be with my father at the end. It was peaceful and for that I will be forever greatful.

It is hard sometimes when we don't understand the plan and the reason for such things, but the final lesson that my father taught me was that there is something beyond this life. May both of you find comfort in your faith.
 
Prayers from this end. My immediate family shares your pain of this tragic and untimely loss.

This kind of passing is incredibly hard on the survivors...Days and weeks of uncertainty, sadness and regret. It's never the right time...it's never the right person ...it never makes any sense. Sadly, a quick and pain free passing seems like a blessing. The weeks and months ahead will be filled with the same sadness and regret, but eventually be replaced with hope, acceptance and love.

Pray not for miracles, but for strength and courage.

S.
 
FINAL UPDATE

Debra died early this morning. May her soul rest in God's mercy and peace. Many, many thanks to all for your prayers.
 
Preacherman..

You are obviously a very caring/faithful person, I am truly sorry for your loss..I know you are only consoled in knowing that she is in a place that we can not begin to imagine..May the Lord of Glory fill the emptiness you feel with the the fullness of His presence..and her family as well....
 
I am sorry for your loss Preacherman. I lost my dearest friend suddenly as well.

May our Lord keep you and shine his grace upon you - the way he did with me.

1 Cor 15:54 ...then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where [is] thy sting? O grave, where [is] thy victory?
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Preacherman,

I pray a simple and meaningful prayer for your friend Debra and her family and friends. May her soul peacefully pass on to a better place than we in this world can ever imagine. May God have mercy on her and bring peace to her and her loved ones now, and in the days to come.
 
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