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I received an email from Cowboy (aka "Catholic Cowboy") requesting prayers.
Cowboy, whose first bout with Cancer was in 1979, is an on-and-off commenter here, at JG's place, and I have even seen him on Patterico.com.
He is heavily medicated at present, having endured another surgery wherein the surgeons removed some lymph nodes, etc.
The "good news" is that what they found is a slow growing variety of Cancer. Cowboy comments that he's "more likely to die of old age" than of the cancer they discovered.
The carcinoid and lymph node are VERY slow growing cancers--so much so that people generally die of old age long before the tumor can kill them. We're mostly worried about the liver spot.
The decidedly bad news is that the doctors also spotted a spot on his liver. This has him very concerned. But in true Cowboy fashion, he is not so concerned for himself but for his family.
I have been in this situation many times. My first operation for cancer was in 1979, so I'm used to it. But Enoch, I worry so much about my family. Any prayers you can pass their way would be more than appreciated.
Today, Cowboy will have more tests conducted to determine what is what with regard to the spot.
He asks for prayers from any and all who are so inclined to say them. He is a devout Christian and a man of faith.
So, I am posting this message here to encourage all well-wishers to spend some moments in their inner room asking for God's blessings.
If I were to consider Cowboy's likely take, he would be asking not so much for a cure (although that would be great, of course), but for strength to endure as the Christ would have him. To provide him and those who love him with the ability to pick up his cross and carry it in the path of Jesus.
So, I offer the following:
Dear God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, of all that is seen and unseen - Immortal One, we beseech thee to send your Holy Spirit to our brother Cowboy. We petition thee to provide him strength and resolve today and in the days that follow. Provide him comfort in the knowing that his suffering is not without merit. Provide him constant companionship in these hours of darkness. May he feel your presence. And may the Grace of the Holy Spirit fill him with hope in the Eternal Promises of the Christ. May he continue to fight the good fight.
Dearest Virgin Mother, Heavenly Queen - Queen of the Cosmos, Mother of God, Tower of Ivory Eternal - "never was it known that any who sought thy help and intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, [we] fly unto thee, oh Virgin of virgins, [our] Mother. Despise not [our] petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer [us]." Mother of the Word Incarnate - please petition thy son, Eternal Mercy, on behalf of our brother, Mathew (Cowboy). Please petition Jesus to allow Cowboy to touch His Vestments... and, if it be the will of God, to place His hand upon Mathew and cure his body. If this is not to be, please ask your son, Our Lord, to kindly accept Cowboy's suffering for the sake of souls in most need of His Mercy.
Lord God, Bless Mathew and his family during these hours of anxiety.
We ask this in the name of Christ, Our Lord,
Amen.
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July 28th, 2010 - 07:13
Dude, we’re pulling for you.
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July 28th, 2010 - 07:49
Great prayer Enoch, I’ll add some of my own; both here and in my list of daily intercessions.
Lord, it is by Your stripes we’re healed, and I pray that You grace our brother with Your healing touch, whether directly from Your hand, or indirectly through the graces You give to Your people. I pray that it be Your will that he recover, that this has come to pass and not to stay, and that You grace Cowboy and his family with the strength, courage, and steadfastness they need in their time of trial.
Grant this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
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July 28th, 2010 - 10:17
Amen.
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July 28th, 2010 - 10:21
Enoch:
Thank you for the beautiful, beautiful prayer.
I am humbled.
Dan and Bob–in the coming days (if my past experiences are any indication), things will get very hectic. I will try to keep in touch to let you know how we’re doing and what the prognosis is.
Again, I don’t have the words necessary to thank you for your prayers.
Mathew “Catholic Cowboy”
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July 28th, 2010 - 22:12
Matthew
Urgent SUPREQ sent upchain for ya
Cowboy Up!
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July 28th, 2010 - 22:33
get better Mr. Cowboy
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July 28th, 2010 - 22:41
Amen to the previous prayers. Hang in there, Cowboy.
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July 28th, 2010 - 23:34
I hope you get good news on the test and pray for you to recover quickly from the surgery.
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July 29th, 2010 - 00:31
Wishing you all the best, Mathew.
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July 29th, 2010 - 00:53
Get well.
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July 29th, 2010 - 02:56
Best wishes for a full recovery.
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July 29th, 2010 - 05:07
I’m sorry to hear this, Cowboy. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
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July 29th, 2010 - 05:07
Amen.
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July 29th, 2010 - 06:26
Cowboy has my heartfelt good wishes.
Given my life recently, I don’t know anybody I hate badly enough to pray for them. Hate corrodes the liver anyway.
Regards,
Ric
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July 29th, 2010 - 06:57
Ric – I am adding you to my prayer list. And there’s not a fucking thing you can do about it!
If there is anything the Collins Clan can assist with, do not hesitate to ask.
I know I speak for Dan, Fishman, the Big Daddy (“Doc” “Blind as a Bat” Collins)and my crew when I say we are pulling for you and Bobbe whether you like it or not.
I will make sure Pop puts you on his prayer-roll too.
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July 29th, 2010 - 07:18
Seconded!
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July 29th, 2010 - 07:27
Thirded ya gap toothed redneck SOB! You can try to duck the prayers but THEY WILL GET YOU!!!
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July 29th, 2010 - 06:43
Amen.
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July 29th, 2010 - 06:47
Cowboy – I am right up the road. Anything, anything at all that I can do to help out, do not hesitate to ask.
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July 29th, 2010 - 06:47
Cowboy, hang in there and your family will hang in with you.
May the Lord of Hosts grant you peace and a clear eyed vision of your salvation and your responsibilities. May God bless your family with strength and hope and may you draw personal strength from their blessings. May you always know, in your heart, the power of the prayers sent for your well being and may that knowledge comfort you in dark times and gladden you in times of hope for the future.
Godspeed wrangler.
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July 29th, 2010 - 07:55
Hey good luck man. I’m pulling for you.
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July 29th, 2010 - 08:37
My thoughts and prayers are going your way, Cowboy.
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July 29th, 2010 - 09:39
God, grant Cowboy the strength and the tools to beat cancer’s nasty, malignant ass into oblivion, for Cowboy is righteous and cancer is teh suck. Amen.
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July 29th, 2010 - 09:46
All the best to Cowboy & family.
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July 29th, 2010 - 10:14
Add me to the list of well-wishers and prayer-senders.
Deus te amat.
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July 29th, 2010 - 10:46
You’re in my prayers, Cb.
I’ve been surgically lightened a bit myself and remain pretty much clean.
Godspeed, family Cowboy.
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July 29th, 2010 - 10:58
You’re in my prayers, Cb.
I’ve been surgically lightened myself and through His mercy remain pretty much clean.
Godspeed, family Cowboy.
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August 2nd, 2010 - 21:33
Of course you’re in my thoughts and prayers. You’ve been a real blessing.
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