Light a candle for a friend

lilsparrow!  i have the same issues with my 3 cats.  i have one shelf i've made practically impossible for them to reach, but i still don't trust it.  i also am on a ton of medications that makes me a space case a lot of times.  i also have been using the candles.  we just bought batteries for them this week.  i'll light them right now!  if i can figure out how i'll take a picture of it, because its our winter display at the picture window.  could anyone tell me how to post a photo in a message?

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Thank you, Diane, for your prayers!
 
I talked to Alan yesterday. The past week wasn't too good for him, but he felt better yesterday. He is about to start the next round of chemotherapy. The malignant cells have disappeared from his blood. We hope it stays that way. He is also receiving prophylactic therapy against central nervous system involvement through a shunt. He is getting a little tired of students coming and asking the same questions. Hasn't anyone told them to read the chart first?
 
Many thanks to all who have lit candles and are keeping Alan in their prayers,
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Edda, although I have not been able to post much lately, Jude is correct. Alan was immediately included in the "kitchen table candle" which burns constantly since I do not have cats that might disturb it. However, it is not an open flame candle. It is only about 6 inches high and is a heat proof "candle" similar to the old time oil lamps and burns candle oil. As with the old time oil lamps, the wick can be "trimmed" so that the flame is extremely small and is always encased in the heat proof "chimney". You are all correct, an open flame regular wax candle would be much too dangerous to be left alone. For any who are interested, I began this practice some 15 years ago when the guys were 2300 miles away from home at college. In all these years, even leaving it lit when I am not home, there has never been a problem. Each time I come into the kitchen it reminds me to tuck special prayers in for all those on the forum and all those others who need extra prayers. Edda, know that Alan has been there since the beginning even though I haven't had a chance to light a candle on line yet.

Shalom(May you be at peace in Body, Mind,& Spirit.)
I'menuff

Thank you, Betty, for including Alan in your prayers and your candle! He deeply appreciates being supported in this way!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Many prayers for Alan for his treatments.

DREAM WITH YOUR HEART!!

Dear Lynn,
 
Thank you for joining all the other kind people in keeping Alan in your prayers!  You know so well what it feels like to be vey sick!
 
Much love and warm hugs,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Hello Kriann, I sent you a pm on how to post pictures in a forum topic. If you can not figure it out, use my email address I sent you and send me the pics and I will be happy to post them for you!
 
To All, especially Hildegard:
It is good news that Alan is doing ok in his treatment. I will continue to lift him in my prayers. This place is a wonderful oasis of peace and light in a world that can be cold and cruel sometimes. thanks for the update on Alan.
 
karen

integrity is shown when no one is looking

Thank you, Karen!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Thank you Edda for telling us how Alan is. I am going to light another candle for him and pray that he continues to get better and better.
 
Betty, your candle sounds great as my memory is not brilliant and I do worry about lighting a normal candle at home, even one of those little tiny cup candles that you can get. I am going to try to look out to see if I can get one from somewhere;
 
With love to Edda, Alan, and to all
Gina and Jackoryx

I cannot quite picture your candle Betty. I feel that way about my candle . . . that when "lit" it contains all the warm feelings and prayers that I have for people.
Edda, perhaps Alan's "complaining" of the students is a sign that he is feeling a little better? When my husband has been sick, I always know he is on the mend when his ability to complain returns .
I hope that Alan continues to improve and that the malignant cells stay gone . . . my little candle burns for him as well
with much love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

Thank you all for your prayers!
 
Alan has so far responded well to chemotherapy, and sacrificed his hair for the cause! He is expecting to go home for a few days before the next round of therapy.
 
Please, keep him in your prayers that he may continue to respond and go into full remission!
 
Thank you,
Love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Dear Edda, I am glad Allan is responding well. I will light another candle for his remission now.
 
Love, Jude

Love is the only way

Thank you, Jude!
You care is greatly appreciated!
 
Love,

Edda

Peace and joy!

Dear Edda . . .
Thank you for this good news. I re-lit a candle for Alan this morning before coming to the forum.
I am so pleased with his good response to the chemotherapy, and will keep him in my heart as I "light" my own candle at home.
with much love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

Thanks for the update.  I am going to light a candle for him right now.

With Love,
Kriann

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Dear Sparrrow and Kriann,
 
Thank you so very much for your candles and good wishes! It is really touching how many here care for someone they have never met!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Edda, adding my prayers of healing, hope and strength for Alan. Amen
Glenys x

Thank you all for your prayers and candles!
 
Today I have good news! I heard this morning that Alan is in remission. He has to get several more courses of chemotherapy to consolidate his remission.
 
Please, keep Alan in your prayers that he remains in remission and regains his strength! His candle group is marked "Alan".
 
Thank you ever so much,
Edda

Peace and joy!

Dear Edda,
I am so pleased to hear this. I will light a candle now for him and his family.
 
Love, Jude

Love is the only way

Thank you, Jude!
Your care is so very much appreciated!
 
Much love,
Edda

Peace and joy!