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(Message started by: Donna H. on Aug 7^th, 2004, 8:35am)

Title: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Donna H. on Aug 7^th, 2004, 8:35am

I'm happy to see that so many believe in miracles and prayers. I've seen a few true miracles in my lifetime, and I believe that we, together, can storm the heavens and call for one for Dave.

When we join together to ask for a miracle, fasting is an effective way of showing God just how much we believe in and honor Him.

I'd like to call for a day fasting and prayer, for those so inclined, to be set for Sunday, 8/8/04, asking for a miracle for Dave.

Depending on your own health, you determine the degree of fasting that suits your needs as well. If you cannot fast for health reasons, at least give up a daily favorite....sweets, snacks, meat, soda, ....anything that you will miss, and offer your intentions to God for Dave and his family.

Hang on to your hats Dave and Annette......a miracle is on the way.

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Cerberus on Aug 7^th, 2004, 1:52pm

***Incoming Starfleet Transmission***

UssCerberus Reporting: Capt. R.D. Brown Commanding Officer...

Although I cannot fast (not litterally anyhow) for health reasons, I will follow the alternative instructions, in the name of Dave and Annette. Orders recieved and acknowledged...

-Brown Out-

***End Transmission***

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by alleyoop on Aug 7^th, 2004, 2:09pm

As posted on the OUCH board, you can count on me.

..................................................alley

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by synergy2120 on Aug 7^th, 2004, 2:20pm

im new here and am not sure what is going on with Dave, but im also a true beliver in the powers above.

im unable to fast as well (have a screwed up metabolism)! but i can get everyone in my church to pray on that sunday. we do a days session praying for people that need it and i can get them to dedicate the day to Dave as i think that would help too.

If someone could fill me in on whats going on it would help us in our prayers :)
Sarah

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Mark C on Aug 7^th, 2004, 2:41pm

Welcome to the board....our OUCH President is gravely ill..

on 08/07/04 at 14:20:17, synergy2120 wrote:

If someone could fill me in on whats going on it would help us in our prayers :)
Sarah

on 08/06/04 at 05:31:20, Dave_Emond wrote:

My Friends,
This will be a very extremely hard letter to write. Not really sure even where to start?
I guess many of you already know I have had health problems and then new health problems added on top of that. I have posted on CH.com and talked with many by phone or E-mail. I have kept this out of these boards for personal reasons and I hope you understand. I also hope you will understand that I have merely only scratched the surface of explaining my health issues to those I've talked with. My hope was to keep the excitement and involvement we see going on these days to move OUCH further along in our goals.
I like where OUCH is heading, the Officers and BoD working diligently, the Committees putting forth extra effort to serve the organization and the Membership getting involved, speaking their opinions, adding suggestions and most of all supporting OUCH in all it's aspects.
I have talked with my doctor, my state of health is at a critical point as to whether I will survive or not. I have tried with all I have to see the recent transitions move smoothly and so much wanted to see and be part of the outcome I have no doubt will bring this group to much higher levels. I am very proud of all of you who together are accomplishing the revival of OUCH.
I now have been warned by my doctors that I must back off if I am to survive what lies ahead of me over the next few months and then we still have no guarantees that I will make it. If enough hasn't already been taken away from me over the last year, I may well now be feeling my biggest loss ... working with all of you.
I spoke today with Annette and told her I don't even have a choice anymore. She knows how much this group has meant to me from the beginning and my high hopes for the future. She knows I have to sometimes literally crawl to the computer, gain my poise and respond as best I can. She knows I do this because all of you are a passion to me. She offered her advice and I followed and called VP Mark Cox before making a quick decision. (Although, it wasn't a quick decision, I had been thinking about it for some time now), but could not imagine missing seeing this transition finished and ready for so much progress ahead. Both Annette and Mark suggested I take a leave of absence instead of resigning. This I will have to leave to the Board and Members to decide if this is in the best interests of OUCH. This would be a period of six weeks and it is very likely that I will be in worse shape then than I am now, unless by miracle things turn around somehow very quickly.
My doctor has told me I should prepare myself for a long trial ahead, with increasing weakness and increasing pain. I feel my body wasting away daily and am again finding it hard to even walk. The slightest unexpected event or illness could put my life at an end at any time. (My immune system is failing fast from the improper dosage, length of use, improper taper instructions and failure to do follow up tests with the Prednisone prescription.) For those who know me well from my 5 years here and at CH.com, know I will not give up, I will fight to survive at all costs and try to preserve my dignity and self respect no matter how bad things may get. My optimistic attitude will not change, I will rely on faith and accept whatever fate deals me, but not without a strong fight.
Also, because of my complete love for this group, I think the Board and Members should take this into consideration without bias or sympathy and decide if I should resign or if a leave of absence is feasible. Again, I would harbor no hurt feelings at all should eveyone think it best for me resign and will completely respect your opinions. Only consider what is best for OUCH.

Continued ... isn't there always with my posts? ;)

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Mark C on Aug 7^th, 2004, 2:42pm

....continues....

on 08/06/04 at 05:34:08, Dave_Emond wrote:

Continued ...
I spoke with Mark for a long time, and am very confident in his abilities to lead us in the right direction. His and my visions for OUCH are the same and I was very encouraged by his words to me about his same devotion for OUCH. The Board you have also has these qualities, if the private boards do go public, you will see how much they truly care and how hard they work to best try to represent the Membership. If the private boards do go public, please read through them like a book, from beginning to end. Don't let yourselves fall into only reading the few threads where there was heavy debate, instead read through them all in order to keep things in context. Someone might have a strong opinion at one point, but through listening to each other and the Members, that position may change over the course of further thought and discussion. To see the dedication and hard work put in by past and present Officers and BoD, I ask that you read them all the way through, it is the only way to have a full perspective of all that has been done. Thank you.
Never could I imagine even a slightest hint that I would have to back away from OUCH service (unless it was in the best interest of OUCH). I would love to mention so ... so many among you who have been not only fellow Board Members, not only Committee Members and not only Members, but true and devoted friends, if I were to start mentioning each by name this post would never end. This hurts me deeply to have no choice but to leave you now. If a leave of absence is viable then I will stay in contact with Mark and help where needed. If it is best to move Mark into the President position and bring on a new VP then I will send everything I have to him. You have a fantastic list of nominees to fill the BoD spots; decisions will be tough as all are very capable. I believe the future of OUCH looks very bright; actually, I'm sure of it.
I will be off the boards through Monday, I must find someway to get some rest or I will only make my condition worse. I will be back to see your decision on this and respect every opinion. Please don't think I'm bailing on you, the tough times are behind us, I truly wish I could be part of the new directions and visions that are now in progress.
Take care of each other, support each other and respect each other. We are all in this together and someday our dreams will come, we will pave the road for a cure!
If I might quote from some Paul Simon lyrics: "I look around... around and see angels in the architecture ... angels in the architecture! ... and I say Hallelujah!"
God Bless you All!
Dave

(I know many of you would like to call me once you read this post. May I please ask that you wait until I have a few days to recover, and I will promise to let you know when I can receive calls. I nearly "crashed" today in utter exhaustion. If you send E-mails, I will read them as I can, please understand I may not be able to reply for some time. I thank you for your thoughtfulness in this request.)

Mark

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Donna H. on Aug 7^th, 2004, 3:10pm

Mark.....thank you for bringing Daves' post forward to this thread.

Sarah...Great idea, getting your church involved. More of us should do this. Prayer chains WELCOME.

Alley, synergy and Ramon...... :-*

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by synergy2120 on Aug 7^th, 2004, 4:10pm

Thankyou for bringing that forward - it is getting late over here in england so i will ring my mum (who organises these things in the church) tommorow moring and see if we can set something up.

If for any reason they are unable to do it sunday then i will do a prayer day myself as "every prayer helps".
I will let you know what my mum says.

Sarah, marc and emma.

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Jonny on Aug 7^th, 2004, 4:18pm

Count me in....

..............................jonny

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by purpleydog on Aug 7^th, 2004, 4:28pm

Dave E.... [smiley=hug.gif] I'm with you...

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by 9erfan on Aug 7^th, 2004, 4:52pm

Donna,

Thank you so much for thinking of this. One day without food isn't going to kill me and if it helps me to focus on my prayers for Dave, I'm all for it. Please count me in.

Continuing to pray for a miracle, in His name...

Virginia

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Donna H. on Aug 7^th, 2004, 5:42pm

YOU people are wonderful.

Let's keep this up at the top tonight.

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Donna H. on Aug 7^th, 2004, 7:52pm

bump

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Grandma_Sweet_Boy on Aug 7^th, 2004, 8:41pm

Count me in too.

Carol

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Kevin_M on Aug 7^th, 2004, 8:52pm

Undisciplined as I am, I'll give as long and as much as I can hoping things improve for Dave in the future.

Kevin M

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Carl_D on Aug 7^th, 2004, 9:23pm

I can't fast on food for health reasons, but will offer an equal sacrifice of myself.
Also lighting a candle and saying a prayer, and contacting an old friend from church to get the 'prayer chain' going there.
Not saying I do or don't believe in God, but look at the turn-around Zazi made after our vigil.
I'm convinced we had something to do with that summoning a higher power, whatever that may be.

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by alleyoop on Aug 7^th, 2004, 10:19pm

BUMP

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Rick_K on Aug 7^th, 2004, 10:35pm

Count me in.............

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by thebbz on Aug 7^th, 2004, 10:52pm

Prayers to the almighy comin up!!! God Bless

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by synergy2120 on Aug 8^th, 2004, 4:41am

Just got off the phone to mum - She is going to pray throughout the day and so am i, apparently the church is not doing a prayer day today at the church but mum will speak to everyone and im sure they will all pray throughout the rest of the day in their own homes for Dave.

*****Sending prayer thoughts and love to Dave******

God bless you all!

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Ronny on Aug 8^th, 2004, 4:55am

I'm in.

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Donna H. on Aug 8^th, 2004, 7:13am

It is truly a blessing that so many are participating in our day of fasting and/or prayer for a healing for Dave Emond.

We are praying that the illness he has been inflicted with will be removed.

If you are a late comer, please join us for what ever part of the day is still left.

Heavenly Father, we ask that You hear our prayers and lift this illness from Dave. In Jesus' name, Amen

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Woobie on Aug 8^th, 2004, 8:02am

Count me in........... I know this is gonna work!

I DO BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Peppermint on Aug 8^th, 2004, 9:46pm

This was really something special for you all to do...... I didn't make a promise I knew I couldn't keep. I know I have no discipline, even though that's a poor reason...:-[

Ever since I've read all the havoc prednisone has wreaked upon Dave's body, I've been praying for both of you Annette. I fear for those who have to take that route, and whose doctors are also not as learned as they should be when it comes to this taper/treatment.

Just want you to know I read this:
on 08/08/04 at 18:21:20, Annette_Emond wrote:

It was a tough weekend for me in BV- I did some packing, and had to make several calls on people who may be able to help in regard to helping with the move, taking the dog, and helping me with keeping the place looking decent if it goes up for sale soon. I kept bursting into tears, as I feel so torn with all this. Dave is so weak, he can do almost nothing. He is still losing weight at an alarming rate, can't seem to get hydrated no matter how much he drinks, and with the foods he must eat for the next while, even the dog food looks and smells good to him. There were a couple of times though that I caught the old twinkle in his eye, and after I wiped my silent tears, I told him that those are the times that I live for. I fear that we may be in need of the wheelchair again soon if he doesn't start to improve soon.
Thank you all for your prayers and messages of support. I will keep you updated, but right now, things don't look too good- none of his treatments seem to be taking any effect yet. Everytime you eat a candy bar, cereal, milk, wheat, bread, sugar, anything really, say a prayer for Dave. :) thanks. Annette
ps.. I will update my profile with my e-mail, but will not have time to respond to everyone except here from time to time. God Bless

Those words in bold.... that you should mention it is appropo, though I just am reading the message you wrote; when I did eat today, Dave was in my thoughts, and silent prayer to help him come out of this, and a thank you to our greater being for the things we take for granted. How easy it is to forget our blessings and sad that it takes something like this to "wake up".

I'm sorry you are going through all this, I pray you have strength to endure and get through these difficult times. I hope it is enough and what will be done.

Peppermint

Title: Re: Day of fasting for Dave E
Post by Leesa on Aug 9^th, 2004, 4:16pm

Im late again and Im sorry. But we have the prayer wagons going for Dave & Annett. My boys went to chuch on Sun. and asked the preacher (that married Dave & I at convention) if they could do a prayer service and EVERYONE at the chuch is praying for them both. My mother in law has all her friends from her PSP groups doing the same thing. I DO believe in the power of prayers and the wonderful things it can do.
Let the healing begin, Leesa

PS: DonnaH THANK YOU!!!! :-*