My sister is going to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN tomorrow for some final tests. Her cancer has spread and they are going to figure out how far. They have prepared her and the family for the worst. They expect it to be too far advanced to be able to do anything.

She is asking that all her siblings come and see her. I doubt I will be able to. I have a brother and another sister that are not likely to be able to go either. I have no vacation coming and I can't fit an airfare into my budget for a few weeks. She was hoping to see my kids which isn't even an option.

I put together a home video for her a few months ago and sent that to her. And we have been sending her cards and emails. She had half of her tounge removed so she doesn't like talking on the phone. I feel bad about not getting up there. I just don't want her to think I don't care.

The two spots in her lungs are cancer. She also has an aggressive tumor in her back which is headed for her spinal column. They plan to start her on chemo on Wednesday.

I am going to buy a ticket to fly up there in November for a weekend.

Oh Shane,

I am so sorry to hear this. It must be so hard for you, wanting to go and not being able to go.....glad that you will be able to make the trip in Nov, tho. That will be such a blessing for both of you.

You all will be in my thoughts and prayers,

Morning Glory

Shane,

I am so sorry about your sister. Will keep her in prayer. Please keep us advised of her condition.

Naomi

Praying!

Well, I bought a ticket on a tourist airline that flies nonstop from here in the Valley to Minneapolis but they don't start flying until November 10. It was the only ticket I could afford.

My sister went into the ER this weekend as she had problems breathing. The doctors are trying to figure out a timeline now to tell her how much time she has left. Hopefully she makes it until November but we are not sure.

Shane,

I will keep your sister in prayer. I do hope she makes it until November so that you can see her. It will be important for both of you.



Am glad the Valley is finally getting an airline that can fly nonstop anyplace. Long overdue.

Putting you and your family in and on our pray list.

Aouut your ticket, could you not go to priceline.com and bid for a better price. Just a thought. Or are you limited to time restrictions.

pkrause

The cheapest price I got at priceline.com was over $450. I got a ticket from Sun Country Airlines for $280. I tried Expedia.com, and Hotwire.com too.

Shane;

I will pray for your sister, you, & all of your your extended families.

Shane;

I will pray for your sister, you, & all of your your extended families.

Praying that there will be enough time to do all your family needs to do, and that you, Shane, will bring a godly influence to this situation

May the Lord be glorified

~Shalom~

Father IN Heaven we DO pray together for the *sister of shane* in the Name Of Jesus we trust and hope; bring we ask the comfort and strngth that is needed at this time; grant also the grace to walk through this difficulttime and not alone. Raise up those who may be distant because of the fear of death and dying; nevertheless we pray Thy will be done; we know it is not outside of Your ability to bring a total healing .. we bring our friened to Your attention and hope in You to heal as You see fit.You are The L-rd Our Healer Amein

ShabbatShalom

Sincerely,Mrs.Rabbi

Shane, I pray that barring a miracle, your sister will be made comfortable, yet remain lucid, and that her remaining days will be filled with love, joy, and the careful attentions and companionship of a loving family.

Do tell us how your experience goes with Sun Country as an airline? They are fairly new and I've considered flying with them before but as yet have not done so.

I am flying up to Minnesota tomorrow and will be flying back on Monday. Prayers for a safe trip for me and that my family be safe while I am gone would be appreciated.

Praying!

God go with you, Shane

Praying for you Shane!

My sister is staying with one of her daughters so I am staying here too. It is too cold here in Minnesota, I have discovered how happy I really am to live in the tropics.

Praying for you, your sister and all of your family.

As for the weather ... you get used to it, remember? :)

Thanks for your prayers, everyone. I am back home safe. My sister's spirits are up and she was happy to see me. I spent the whole time in her daughter's apartment with her. I didn't get much sleep so I hope to catch up a little on that tonight.

Please continue to remember her in your prayers. They are trying a new type of chemo on her and say she has a slight chance at making it.

Thanku for telling us

Hey Shane, glad to know that her spirits are improved and that you had the opportunity to spend some quality time with her. I am sure that it was a blessing for each of you.

My sister had a golf-ball tumor in her neck. A couple of weeks ago she was in the Mayo clinic in Rochester and I told her there was a local Adventist pastor there that could come up and pray with her. She asked our mother to contact him and he went up and annointed her and within two days the tumor disappeared to the naked eye. Her spirits have been up ever since.

That is wonderful news! God is so good! I'll still keep your sister in my prayers.

I'm glad you made a safe trip and are home again. I'm sure Mrs. Shane is glad you are home too!

Thanks for the update! Praise the Lord for His mercies!

Praise God, Shane that's beautiful news! and I hope she keeps recovering. Please let her know we are praying for her.

Norman

My sister has taken a turn for the worse. Last night she was rushed to the hospital and put on a ventalater. She has pneumonia and her doctor is on vacation until after the New Year. So they are sitting tight now to find out if she is unable to breathe because of the pneumonia or because the tumors in her neck are growing.

Please remember her in your prayers. Her name is Ronda.

Hi Shane,

How is your sister today?

Ronda had a catscan today and they found the pneumonia has gotten worse and the cancer has spread to her liver and bones. The family made the decision to disconnect the ventilator and she died just a few minutes ago.

Thank you all for your prayers and support. I know that in her last days she had the support of her family and seems to have reconciled her life with Christ. Our blessed hope now is to see her inside of heaven's gates. Of my eleven brothers and sisters, she is the first to die. I am glad I was able to go and see her in November. She had prayed she would be able to spend one last Thanksgiving and Christmas with her family and it seems God was gracious and answered her prayer.

I am sorry for this news, Shane, but at last her struggle is over

My heartfelt condolences

Oh Shane!!! I am so sorry to hear this!! But grateful that she knew her Jesus before she died.

Shane, thanks for sharing this experience with us, we are your friends.

Courage...

Stan

Shane, I am so sorry to hear about your sister. You and your family are in my prayers. I'm glad also that you were able to visit with her in November. God bless you!

Shane,

I am so sorry. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God is our strength and an every present source of comfort and hope in times of sorrow.

God bless.

Tom

Shane, I am sorry that you have had to face this loss. I shall keep you and your family in prayer.

Shane, sorry to hear about your sister.

God be with you Comrade.

Her funeral was on Friday. There were 30 boquets of flowers sent. The chapel at the funeral home was too small for all the guests to fit. An Adventist pastor did the service. I think it provided a lot of comfort for the family.

Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers. "Even so, come, Lord Jesus" (Rev. 22:20)

Wonderful Shane! I am glad they felt loved. Praying for you and your family at this time of grief.