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Like I said on IRC, Laura, never apologise for coming back to ask for more support! We're all here for you and thinking of you. Keep us informed, okay? Wendy 
Just a fly-by! *waves*
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My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Keep us updated; we're here for you. Like Wendy said, don't ever worry about asking us for support!
<hugs>
JD
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Sorry, to hear that, Laura.  Don't worry, you have all the support here you could ask for.  I'm keeping your mom in my thoughts. Sara
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Laura,
Again I am praying for your mom and your family. Please take care and know that we are all here for you.
Jana
"Don't you people have lives?!?" ~Joe on Wings
"An eternal, burning flame. Hope lives on and love remains." ~from Love Remains, by Collin Raye
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I'm sorry to hear that. I will definitely pray for your mom.
I believe there's a hero in all of us that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady and give up the thing we want the most. Even our dreams. -- Aunt May, Spider-Man 2
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So sorry that things took another bad turn for your mom, Laura. She continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Please keep us updated!
Jill
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{{{Laura}}}
I haven't posted before, because I really wasn't sure what to say, but rest assured I've prayed for you and your family. I'll keep it up, too.
Let us know when you know anything...
PJ
"You told me you weren't like other men," she said, shaking her head at him when the storm of laughter had passed.
He grinned at her - a goofy, Clark Kent kind of a grin. "I have a gift for understatement."
"You can say that again," she told him.
"I have a...."
"Oh, shut up."
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Thanks again, everyone. My mom is doing a little better today, she is off the breathing tube, and she was talking, but she was a little out of it (the nurses said that she had visions of my being on the bed with her and she was talking to her vision of me like I was there). All of your thoughts and prayers are hopefully helping. Thank you so much. - Laura
Laura "The Yellow Dart" U. (Alicia U. on the archive)
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." -- Christopher Reeve
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I keep thinking of you and your mom Laura..
Sending you positive vibes {{{{{}}}}}
~Liz
Lois: Can I go?
Clark: No.
Lois: Oh come on, Clark, why do we go through this? We both know Iām going to go.
Clark: Then why do you ask?
Lois: Iām trying to be nice.
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Talking is a good sign; it requires a lot of physical strength. I'm still with you 100%, Laura! Never be afraid to come back to ask for support, like Wendy said, and keep us posted, ok? Mirage
Clark: You're really high maintenance, aren't you?
Lois: Yes, but I'm worth it!
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Thanks, everyone, for your concern about my mom. Everyone has been so supportive of me in the midst of everything that has been going on.
I have been reluctant to post any updates because it has been a roller coaster. As soon as it looks like things are going well, she hits another set back.
Today was the day she was supposed to be released from the hospital. Yes, she is still in the hospital (has been since November 30, 2004). But they found another problem (possibly major) resulting from her surgery. I will save everyone the gory details (because it is really disgusting, honestly), but basically her surgery didn't work and stool is coming out of places it shouldn't rather than going through her colostomy bag. So since this problem did not fix itself, she might need as many as three more surgeries to correct all the problems. And since she is still on IV antibiotics to prevent another infection, she is still in the hospital.
So if I am sharper or more moody than usual, please forgive me. Thank you for your continued support.
- Laura
Laura "The Yellow Dart" U. (Alicia U. on the archive)
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." -- Christopher Reeve
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Oh Laura, that is so awful. Your poor Mom!  I'm sorry to hear that she's still so very ill. It must be hard for you and your family to see her in so much pain. I hope the doctors will be able to cure her. You'll just have to keep faith in that. Sending only good thoughts your way, Ursie
Lois: Well, I like my quirks. I think they make me unique.
Clark: You certainly are unique.
Clark: You're high maintenance, you know that?
Lois: But I'm worth it!
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I'm thinking of you and your family.
Take care,
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{{{{{}}}}}
Hang in there Laura..
~Liz
Lois: Can I go?
Clark: No.
Lois: Oh come on, Clark, why do we go through this? We both know Iām going to go.
Clark: Then why do you ask?
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My thoughts are with you and your mom.
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I hope your mom gets better.
I believe there's a hero in all of us that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady and give up the thing we want the most. Even our dreams. -- Aunt May, Spider-Man 2
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Laura, I know what it is to have major surgery and think all is going well only to have everything come crashing down around you. Stay strong! Your mom needs your support and your optimism more than you can know. You must help her get through each day feeling you are with her and helping her in afight she can win. All of us out here will keep her in our thoughts and focus on a positive outcome.
Jude
"Simplify. Simplify."
Henry David Thoreau
"To see what is in front of one's nose is a constant struggle."
George Orwell
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I'm sorry I haven't posted before! I only just found this thread. I know I don't know you very well but you are my friend so you have my love and support.
You and your family, especially your mum, will be in my thoughts and prayers. *hugs* hope your mum is better real soon!
In this life of froth and bubble,
Two things stand like stone.
Kindness in another's trouble,
Courage in your own.
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I'm so sorry to hear things are still so difficult, Laura. We're all here if you need us.
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/me sends thousands of well wishes towards Ohio!
((((((((Laura))))))))
Hang in there!
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