Guest guest Posted October 12, 2000 Report Share Posted October 12, 2000 The Miracle/Friendship Ball Tess was a precocious eight year old when she heard her Mom and Dad talking about her little brother, . All she knew was that he was very sick and they were completely out of money. They were moving to an apartment complex next month because Daddy didn't have the money for the doctor bills and our house. Only a very costly surgery could save him now and it was looking like there was no one to loan them the money. She heard Daddy say to her tearful Mother with " Only a miracle can save him now. " Tess went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three times, even. The total had to be exactly perfect. No chance here for mistakes. Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with the big red Indian Chief sign above the door. She waited patiently for the pharmacist to give her some attention but he was too busy at this moment. Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good. Finally she took a quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it! " And what do you want? " the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of voice. " I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages, " he said without waiting for a reply to his question. " Well, I want to talk to you about my brother, " Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. " He's really, really sick... and I want to buy a miracle. " " I beg your pardon? " said the pharmacist. " His name is and he has something bad growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how much does a miracle cost? " " We don't sell miracles here, little girl. I'm sorry, but I can't help you, " the pharmacist said, softening a little. " Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get the rest. Just tell me how much it costs. " The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, " What kind of a miracle does you brother need? " " I don't know, " Tess replied with her eyes welling up. " I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it,so I want to use my money. " How much do you have? " asked the man from Chicago. " One dollar and eleven cents, " Tess answered barely audibly. " And it's all the money I have, but I can get some more if I need to. " Well, what a coincidence, " smiled the man. " A dollar and eleven cents - the exact price of a miracle for little brothers. " He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said " Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the kind of miracle you need. " That well dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed without charge and it wasn't long until was home again and doing well. Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place. " That surgery, " her Mom whispered. " was a real miracle. I wonder how much it would have cost? " Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost... one dollar and eleven cents ...... plus the faith of a little child. A miracle is not the suspension of natural law, but the operation of ahigher law...... (A TRUE STORY) I know you'll keep the ball moving! Here it goes. Throw it back to someone else who means something to you! The Friendship Ball A ball is a circle, No beginning, no end. It keeps us together Like our Circle of Friends But the treasure inside for you to see is the treasure of friendship You've granted to me. Today I pass the friendship ball to you. Pass it on to someone who is a friend to you. MY OATH TOYOU... When you are sad.....I will dry your tears. When you are scared.....I will comfort your fears. When you are worried.....I will give you hope. When you are confused.....I will help you cope. And when you are lost.....And can't see the light. I shall be your beacon.....Shining ever so bright This is my oath.....I pledge till the end. Why you may ask?.....Because you're my friend. INSTANTLY WHEN YOU RECEIVE THIS LETTER, YOU'RE REQUESTED TO SEND IT TO AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE PERSON WHO SENT IT TO YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 Note: forwarded message attached.Jan Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with . DeBlasio <nhsname123@...> wrote: Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:31:14 -0800 (PST)From: DeBlasio <nhsname123@...>Subject: Fwd: MiracleBeth <carriemelson@...>, <bjmason100@...>,Carl and Ruby <red.wing1@...>, DeBlasio <deblasio13@...>, a <angel3514@...>,Gail <mycookiefamily2002@...>, Glenda <ladybullhogg@...>,diane Hazlett <turtle3_us01@...>, Jan <nanna_jan@...>,Janet <janet.rohde@...>, Lynn <lynnrau@...>,Ken <morris318@...>, <nancy.grear@...>, <nmitzel@...>, Sharon <sharonann708@...>, <horizon.logistics@...>, Susie <bhill@...>,Tammie <beachbrat5@...>, Terrie <aspooket@...>,Vicky <vcelticlass@...>Note: forwarded message attached. Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments.Subject: MiracleDate: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:36:46 -0600From: " DeBlasio" <laura@...><nhsname123@...> Subject: Miracle Subject: Miracle Hope the water flows when you get the picture READ THE FIRST LINE CAREFULLY. . If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God. This is a Kinkade painting. It's rumored to carry a miracle! The water is supposed to be running, so if it's not moving then the picture didn't come through entirely. . They say if you pass this on, you will receive a miracle. I am passing this on because I thought it was really pretty , and who couldn't use a miracle?! Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Dear Pam, You bet Gleevec is a miracle and a lot of us are still around because of Gleevec, even though we ultimately became resistant or intolerant. I do wish more people would intervene like you did, just to let our newbies know that they have plenty to be thankful for. Endurance is one of the most challenging aspect of our lives. Belonging to a support group who care about you is using your common sense. No one can get through this alone. Some people chose not to tell their friends or even their children, they find a group such as hours to vent their frustrations and fears. It is much more difficult to carry this burden alone. We no longer look to only our neighbors, we now live in a global community. Cheers, Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 -hi lottie hi group: did u become resistant to gleevec also? if yes then what are you on now? i had to stop foe a week because of chest cramping and a choking feeling, while off my energy came back i finally tore down my kitchen witch i wanted to do for almost a yr. i started back 3 days ago and had my first breathing problem but, i used albuterol and i'm ok . Amazing group i would hv never thought it was the gleevec now I hv something to tell my onc. aliza rochester n.y. -- In , " Lottie Duthu " <lotajam@...> wrote: > > Dear Pam, > You bet Gleevec is a miracle and a lot of us are still around because of Gleevec, even though we ultimately became resistant or intolerant. I do wish more people would intervene like you did, just to let our newbies know that they have plenty to be thankful for. Endurance is one of the most challenging aspect of our lives. Belonging to a support group who care about you is using your common sense. No one can get through this alone. Some people chose not to tell their friends or even their children, they find a group such as hours to vent their frustrations and fears. It is much more difficult to carry this burden alone. We no longer look to only our neighbors, we now live in a global community. > Cheers, > Lottie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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