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Post by dordep on Feb 3, 2004 1:08:29 GMT -5
 Dear (((Family))) Dick's and my best friend, in and out of AA, is in urgent need of alot of prayers. Father Tom and us go back almost 23 years. Tom even married Dick and I in 1985. Last night, I got a call from Tom, which is not unusual. However, the subject of the phone call was devastating to both Dick and I. It appears that Tom has been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in both lungs. He is having the first surgery on February 12, 2004, and then coming back home, at which time, his name will be placed on a lung transplant list. Thanks ahead of time for your prayers. Love and gratitude to all of you. A day at a time,
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Post by Lin on Feb 3, 2004 3:50:20 GMT -5
Over the years knowing you I have heard you speak so often of Tom. I am very aware of what he means to you. I know how much this must be hurting you to know he is not well. I will add tom to my daily prayers and put his name in the special intentions prayer box in my classroom and the one inthe school basket. Lots of little ones will be praying for Tom this way.
{{{{{{{{{{{dorrie, Dick, Tom}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
LIN
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Post by lildee on Feb 3, 2004 6:46:14 GMT -5
Dearest Dorrie,
My prayers are going out for you and your friend, and Tom. Best wishes to all.
Love you and God Bless
Arlene
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Post by dg on Feb 3, 2004 11:08:57 GMT -5
My prayers are being said for you,& thingy's friend Tom.
May the roads lead him to better health.
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Post by usdupn02 on Feb 3, 2004 12:51:25 GMT -5
Dorrie, My prayers are with your friend and with you and yours.
(((Hugs)))
Janet
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Post by SunnyGirl on Feb 3, 2004 15:03:47 GMT -5
( ( ( ( ( Dorrie ) ) ) ) )
Sending prayers for Father Tom and all of you
that love him...
Peace on the journey, SG
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Post by dordep on Feb 3, 2004 20:48:43 GMT -5
 Dear ((((Family)))), Thanks ever so much for answering my prayer request for Father Tom. I'll keep you updated on how he is doing, although, this is gonna take time. He has his first surgery on Feb. 12th, then comes home for 3-4 weeks and he will be placed on a lung transplant list, and then back in for another surgery. love you all,
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Post by Caressa2 on Feb 3, 2004 23:02:05 GMT -5
Prayer to you and yours.
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Post by dordep on Mar 31, 2004 23:59:03 GMT -5
Dear (((Family))),
Just a short update on Tom. He is back to his parish on light duty and is supposed to start chemotherapy, but is putting it off until after confirmation, first communion, some weddings, funerals and Easter.
I told him I didn't think it was too wise to do that and also that he sounded just like an "alkie"...which he agreed with.
After the chemo, he will still be placed on a lung transplant list, and Lord only knows how long that will take.
Thank you for all your prayers...I really appreciate them
love ya,
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Post by tired on Apr 1, 2004 23:06:37 GMT -5
wishing all the best to your friend, i hope whatever he needs he gets and i will pray for that good wishes to you both
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Post by dordep on Apr 20, 2004 17:32:56 GMT -5
Dear (((Family))), I don't really know how to put this. I'm crying as I type. I just got off the phone with Father Tom. My hubby called him as he is hubby's sponsor , besides being our friend, and I am Father Tom's sponsor. The updated news which is a shock to hubby and I is that when I just talked to Tom , he told me they made him start the chemotherapy and the disease in both lungs is "slowly killing him". The authorities of his medical team and the Bishop have made the decision that Tom has to retire from his parish and will be moving to the priests' house here in Fall River, MA. Tom told me alot today. He didn't tell hubby on the phone because he knows I'm much stronger at handling news like this and then telling hubby. I don't know if any of you watched the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon this past September, but hubby and I were horrified when we saw him on TV. He has a blown up head, no neck , and head sits on his shoulders, 2-3 times the size it should be. Well, Tom told me today, that he has the same thing as Jerry Lewis. I said to him, "but you don't have the swelling that he has do you ?" He said, "ha ha", oh yes I do...my throat is sticking out and face and head are swollen and stomach all swollen. I'm not a freak or monster yet, I can still stand looking at myself in the mirror, but they say that they are hoping that the chemo will put this disease in remission. \ I have heard that Jerry Lewis has improved, which is what I hope will happen to Tom. He was suppose to marry my grandaughter amy, and her fiance, derrick in April of 2005. I can't predict that that will happen now as he will be retired...and hopefully still alive and not suffering. I'm asking for continued prayers that whatever happens to Tom, that God is merciful and doesn't let him suffer in anyway. Both hubby and I can't even talk right now..i had to come to the boards and talk to my family and ask for more and more prayers. To be honest, listening to him tell me the whole truth, things do not look good at all. My God, hubby and I can't even picture life without Tom being in it. He is my confessor. I only go to confession to him and receive Holy Communion from him...when hubby relapsed after 15 years in l999, every Friday night, I went to New Bedford, a couple of towns over, and Tom and I would sit at the kitchen table, and talk for hours...then he would hear my confession....then we'd walk next door and he would open the church at l0 at night and give me Holy Communion. I miss those meetings so much. He helped me so much and yet he calls me a "saint". I told him don't call me that...saints are when you become dead. He then told me, "no dorrie. God also has certain people on earth that are saints and they are ordinary people that accomplish extraordinary things. And the thousands of alcoholics and addicts that you have helped, even when you were a counselor, can't be counted, and now you still continue to do this when you are ill yourself, on the computer. Believe me, you are a saint in God's eyes." I don't mention this to brag in any way....It's just a memory of something he said to me that i can never forget and make sure i never try to hurt people and always be of help when i am called upon by God. I don't believe i'm a saint...those are Tom's words and I laugh at him when he calls me that. I appreciate the prayers and good wishes you have printed in this thread and hope you continue to pray for Tom and for God's will to be done. love you all tremendously (((family))),
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Post by Caressa2 on Apr 20, 2004 17:51:21 GMT -5
Dear Dorrie,
Thank you for sharing. Now I know how come we met up last night.
God blessing my friend and my prayers are with you and yours. You have been on my thoughts all day.
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Post by lildee on Apr 20, 2004 18:02:10 GMT -5
Dearest Dorrie & Hubby,
My heartfelt Prayers go out for you and Father Tom.
I hope his treatments work. God Bless you all.
Love
Arlene
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Post by SunnyGirl on Apr 20, 2004 19:11:04 GMT -5
( ( ( ( Dorrie ) ) ) )
Thank you for the update....
Father Tom and all of you are in my thoughts and
prayers.
Peace on the journey, SG
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Post by dg on Apr 21, 2004 1:46:48 GMT -5
(( Dorrie)))
May God protect and heal Father Tom and give him the strength to get better. Amen.
hugs to you my dear friend.
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Post by Lin on Apr 21, 2004 4:49:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the update Dorrie. We never like to hear of our freinds and family as being sick or dying. I know it has saddened both of you to learn this news.
You are all in my prayers as always.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
LIN
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Post by usdupn02 on Apr 21, 2004 13:31:13 GMT -5
Prayers are being sent for Father Tom as well as all the people being touched by this set-back.
(((Hugs))))
Janet
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Post by dordep on Apr 21, 2004 22:48:04 GMT -5
Dear (((Family))), Thank you so much for all the positive response to my request for more prayers for Tom. This is a slow process that he is going thru but I have to have hope. I believe hell is having no hope and that's how I felt when drinking and living in the street. I've been to hell and back and nothing that occurs in my recovery that is difficult can come anywhere near when I was in hell. Thank you all for helping me stay out of hell, odaat. love ya and appreciate all of you,
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Post by Caressa2 on Apr 21, 2004 23:07:23 GMT -5
Well my friend, you are an Earth Angel or should I say a "Water" Baby Angel who I love dearly, and you and yours are in my prayers.
God Bless,
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Post by dordep on Apr 24, 2004 20:29:48 GMT -5
Dear (((Family))), No new news but just wanted to thank you again for all your prayers and good wishes...I hope you know how much I love all of you..I pray for all of you daily and always will. love ya loads,
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~With Peace & Love, dg~ 8*)[/b][/size]
