Burn a candle for me tomorrow

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Please, if you have some time, burn a candle for me tomorrow. At noon (GMT +1 hour) I have to go to the hospital for an epidural in my neck . NMR pics showed that the "marrow-canal is getting to small, and there is something else wrong too; I don't know how to explain that in English. Now I know why I was having constant pain in my neck ; even replying on Pet Talk was painful. Sorry if I haven't been posting as much as usual... !
A friend will bring me to the hospital; it is a 20 minutes drive. After the epidural, I have to stay "horizontal" , not moving or get up at all, for at least 4 to 5 hours. Depends on how my body reacts to the medicine.
From a previous epidural in my lower back, I remember that is was very painful. So, I am so scared that I won't be able to handle the pain... . I would appreciate it very much if you could include me in your morning prayers, and burn a candle for me.

Thanks!!

a scared Lut

ps. To bad I cannot take my fur-nurses with me....

[luvofallhorses]

You'll be in my prayers (((((hugs)))))

[furrykidsmother]

That sounds very scary. Prayers will be said. Hugs to you, hope all goes well and that it isn't going to be as bad as you think.

[Karen]

You'll be in my prayers. Tell Indra I was thinking of her today - there's a really pretty orange-with-hot-pink dress for sale in a thrift shop I pass - I look awful dreadful in orange, but it'd look great on her, I bet!

[slick]

Oh Lut, most certainly you will be in my prayers tomorrow. When I get home tonight, I'll light a candle on my fireplace mantel for you. When children with cancer go through treatments that involve needles, they are told to "breathe" through the pain and think about something pleasant. Try to focus on Maya and Inka...how soft their fur is and how comforting it is to snuggle with them.

I take it you won't be in overnight?? Hopefully you will be feeling OK to give us and uppydate tomorrow when you get home.

{{{hugs}}}
slick xo

[davidpizzica]

Maya & Inka's mommy, I'll have Pittsburgh candles lit and heartfelt Pittsburgh prayers coming your way that your procedure will be a success!

[NoahsMommy]

Oh Lut...you poor thing. That has to be so scary knowing you could be in pain for that long.

Here are some gentle hugs (((((((((((((((((Lut))))))))))))) and I'll be thinking of you in my prayers tomorrow.

Lots of luck for a smooth procedure. I hope they can figure out what's wrong and fix you up. I don't like seeing you in pain, honey.

I agree with Slick. When I'm in pain, visualization does work a little. Think of your furbabies and how much we at PT love you.

Hugs and love,
Kelly

[Randi]

Lut, I'm so sorry you have to go through more of this, but hopefully it won't be as bad as you think.

When you get home, try to focus on the good things in life, and please lay down and relax if the doctors say so!

I'll light a candle for you.

Hugs from me, and loud purrs from Fister.

[LorraineO]

I understand being scared,, I have alot of med issues in my life too,,,, We will be thinking of you for sure!!

[lvpets2002]

Sounds scary. I wish you all the best & hope you have someone to care for your babies & to tell them mommy will be ok. My girls send you prayers & plenty whisker kisses. Hope you will have a speedy recovery.

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers and good wishes to you. I will ask my fur-angels to keep an eye on you tomorrow.

[jennifert9]

Prayers and good thoughts coming to you Lut...I think I have packed all my candles away as I'm moving...perhaps I'll just set the whole gosh-darn place on fire for you....LOL!!

I hope the surgery goes well...I'm sure it will. I think my dad had something like that done a few years ago. He's tough but he was only down and out for a day I think...
I will pray for you and think of you tomorrow.

[PJ's Mom]

Lut, you'll do great. I can feel it.

(((hugs))) and good thoughts for you.

[dukedogsmom]

I would be scared, too! I hope you have someone that can be with you as that would make it a little less scary. Too bad you know how much it hurts. That makes you dread it more, I'm sure. So, I wish you good luck tomorrow. I hope it's successful.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Lut, I am so sorry. Prayers will be going out for you tonight. I understand the epidural will hurt, but I hope it leads to greater relief from your neck pain. I agree with the others who said think about the furbabies and how happy they make you, it may help to block out some of the discomfort. Good luck and hugs to you.