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SusanR · **Posted:** Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:25 pm

I would like to request prayers for a very dear young friend of mine. She is 29 years old and was born with Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2). I've known her and her parents for 10 years now. She was living a normal life until she reached puberty which triggered the disease into action. She is undergoing her 20th surgery today in 16 years to remove a rapidly-growing tumor in her right ear. She found out through the same MRI that she has 2 other tumors as well, but they will only go after this one today. She is the most courageous & inspirational person I have ever met. Her motto is "I LOVE LIFE!" Her faith is unwaivering and she always signs her emails "Continually in His arms."
I know at some point her body is going to give up even though her spirit never will, but I pray that won't happen yet.
If you could find it in your hearts to say a prayer for her - her name is Tamra - I would really appreciate it.
Thank you,

Vickie · **Posted:** Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:28 pm

Prayers coming Susan....I hope all the best for her and her family.

RosieA · **Posted:** Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:51 pm

Adding my prayers for Tamra, her family, and doctors...

SusanR · **Posted:** Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:02 pm

Thank you. I just heard she is in the recovery room & stable.

Terry T. · **Posted:** Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:41 pm

Adding my prayers for Tamara. So young to deal with so much.

TinaP · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:21 pm **Posts:** 3010

Sending prayers for Tamra. I am always amazed at the positive attitudes of people who are suffering through illnesses. It's inspiring, to say the least.

janb · **Posted:** Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:01 am

Susan, I will keep Tamra in my prayers. What an amazing young woman she is. I will keep her and her family close in prayers and my thoughts.

Stephen · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:49 am **Posts:** 2661

Good thoughts and prayers on the way.

marsha o · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:07 am **Posts:** 1672

I saw you post yesterday and I thought to myself of course I will pray. I didn't realize I didn't post it.
I have your friend held tight in Gods love aand will continue to pray for her.
:hp

Marsha

Gail Mc · **Joined:** Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:55 pm **Posts:** 941

Praying for Tamara. What a very special young lady and so glad for her "unwaivering faith" and I love her signature, "Continually in His arms."

marg · **Joined:** Tue Dec 28, 2010 3:46 pm **Posts:** 119

Susan,
I will definitely keep Tamra and her family and friends in my prayers!

Gunner's Mom · **Posted:** Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:45 pm

Prayers and Hugs!!!!!

SusanR · **Posted:** Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:38 pm

Thank you everyone. I'm a bit worried because I haven't heard anything since last night. Last I heard she was in ICU having breathing problems.

RosieA · **Posted:** Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:28 pm

I'm sorry to hear that, Susan. Adding more prayers...

SusanR · **Posted:** Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:13 pm

Update: I just heard that she is doing better and they're hoping to move her out of ICU tomorrow! She was able to sit up for almost an hour this afternoon and was able to finally eat a little too. I'm so relieved. Thanks everyone for your support. It means the world!

SusanR · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:11 am

2/19/11 Update: Tamra has taken a turn for the worse & is being rushed to have an MRI - they are afraid there may be a blood clot somewhere in her brain.
Dear Lord, please hold Tamra close and if it be thy will, let her experience healing and allow her to stay here longer with all of us who love her so much.

Terry T. · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:59 pm

Adding more prayers for Tamara, Susan.

RosieA · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:16 pm

Oh Susan, how frightening. More prayers being said...

Sharon Chadwick · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 5:57 pm

I am just seeing this. Sending lots of prayers for Tamra. :hp

Lori H · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:03 pm **Posts:** 82

Praying for Tamra. God bless her and her family.

marsha o · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:07 am **Posts:** 1672

Sending more prayers for Tamra. :hp

SusanR · **Posted:** Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:07 am

Update: 2/20/11 - Tamra is still in ICU in alot of pain. The MRI & Cat Scans ruled out any blood clots in her brain. She is able to communicate with them now & saying that her skin is crawling. The Drs don't know what is causing this. I pray that our Lord will give them the wisdom to figure it out and bring her comfort & healing.
Thanks to all of you for your support. I feel so helpless and it really helps me to be able to come here & post.

marsha o · **Joined:** Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:07 am **Posts:** 1672

Prayers added. Prayers for the doctors so they can give her the help she needs. Prayers that your friend has relief from the pain and feels Gods love. Prayers for you to ease your heart.
:hp

Marsha

RosieA · **Posted:** Sun Feb 20, 2011 4:40 pm

marsha o wrote:

Prayers added. Prayers for the doctors so they can give her the help she needs. Prayers that your friend has relief from the pain and feels Gods love. Prayers for you to ease your heart.
:hp

Marsha

What Marsha said...

I'm glad it helps you to come here and post, Susan. Please keep doing that! You need to talk about it and I/we want to know how she's doing... (and how you're doing, too!)

SusanR · **Posted:** Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:50 pm

RosieA wrote:

marsha o wrote:

Prayers added. Prayers for the doctors so they can give her the help she needs. Prayers that your friend has relief from the pain and feels Gods love. Prayers for you to ease your heart.
:hp

Marsha

What Marsha said...

I'm glad it helps you to come here and post, Susan. Please keep doing that! You need to talk about it and I/we want to know how she's doing... (and how you're doing, too!)

Thank you!!
Tamra seems to be doing better - at least holding her own - we're so very thankful for that!

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