Prayer Request Thread

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

you got it scarlett....

My family and I will be at home safe and sound....

[XC9]

I just got back from Dr. Hatten for my post op exam. Everything looks and sounds good to him so that means I am on my way to a complete recovery. Thanks goes out to each and every one of y'all for praying for me. I was REALLY scared. When he started talking amputation, I freaked and have not been myself for 2 months now. Seeing him today has made me feel MUCH better and many of the thoughts that were racing through my head can be gone now. Thank all of you and thank you God for my friends on here that I have never met. God bless each one of you and your family. Thank you so much.

[Maggie-Doodle]

XC, THAT is wonderful! Thanks for the update! God has given you a new lease on life, he still has work he wants you to do! The love of God is such a blessing! Keep taking care of yourself...you will mend right up. Keep us posted...and hope your new year is blessed with good health, lots of love and plenty of friendship...HAPPY NEW YEAR! :smt023

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Great news XC...........I'm so glad to hear it!!

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

great new xc I hope your mending well...

[LipsofanAngel]

I have a relative going on a mission trip to Israel this month. I'm really concerned about her safety, but fully understand her reasons for wanting to go. If y'all think about it, say a prayer for her. She's a very special person that's had a rough road the past 2 years. I hope that not only will she make an impact and help others, but that it will be a renewing experience for her as well.

[virgo]

My best friend from Wisconsin just called me to tell me that her aunt passed away yesterday night after a battle with Breast Cancer. She was very close to her aunt (she was her godmother). Her aunt had two young daughers, 18 and 19. Please keep them all in your prayers as they got through this difficult time. Thanks.

[Maggie-Doodle]

I would like to request that everyone pray for my cousin Jim. He has blockage in his neck (90%) and they are going to do surgery in the morning at nine.

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

keep up posted maggie doodle!

[virgo]

I hope he will be OK, Maggie.

[jmb]

The husband of one of my best friends died today. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in June and was only 55 years old. Please remember him in your prayers.

[Maggie-Doodle]

jmb, I am soo sorry for the loss of your friend. Prayers are going up for both the husband and his wife...and you too. Know he is in a much better place now and is not suffering. May God bless you all.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Please pray for a safe trip for the Southern Miss cheerleaders to Orlando tomorrow, during the competition and also the trip home Sunday night.
Thanks,
Scarlett

[virgo]

Maggie, how is your cousin Jim doing after the surgery today?

[pinkytuscadero]

Please pray for a safe trip for the Southern Miss cheerleaders to Orlando tomorrow, during the competition and also the trip home Sunday night.
Thanks,
Scarlett

Ready? Ok! :eusa_pray

[Maggie-Doodle]

Maggie, how is your cousin Jim doing after the surgery today?

Dang, I forgot to post...they cancelled the surgery yesterday...the doc had two heart patients come in with emergencies so they put the surgery off until today...he should be in surgery as I type...I am waiting to hear...thanks for asking and please keep the prayers going...with all his health problems he needs all the prayers he can get.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Just got a call from my cousins wife...he is out of surgery and doing fine so far. She said the doc told her things went well and that he would be in recovery in a few minutes...he will stay in hospital tonite and if he does as well as they expect he can go home tomorrow.

Thanks so much for all your prayers, it means alot to me...THIS cousin is my favorite one on my moms side...he is like a brother more so than a cousin.

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

praise the lord maggie d....

[amanda]

Excellent news, Maggie-D!!

[Maggie-Doodle]

Thanks everyone for the continued prayers for my cousin Jim. I just called to check on him and they were driving in their driveway as his phone rang. He said his throat and shoulder was sore and he was weak but was doing ok. I reallllly appreciate all your support...he is special to me.

[Baloo]

I returned back to work to discover that one of my bosses passed away while I was gone... he returned to work in October after a battle with prostrate cancer and seemed to be doing really well. In my line of work, it is not often that I work with people whom I truly respect and admire, who have integrity and who are sincere and just genuinely great people and he was one of the few exceptions. I had just spoken with him a few days before Christmas and he sounded great and was very upbeat and positive. I came back to find that he had passed away at home, about a week after I last spoke to him. he was only in his late 40's and has a beautiful family. He was a truly brilliant man and he will be dearly missed up here. Please pray for his family that they might be held in the comforting embrace of our Lord and Savior during this difficult time in their lives...

Also, please always remember to treat everyone that you meet with kindness, patience and understanding... You never know what someone may be going through and you never know when it might be the last time that you get to see or speak to someone... May the Lord bless and keep us all encircled with his love and protection and may we all be kind and helpful to one another.... I am very grateful for this thread and my heartfelt prayers go out to all of those in need at this time... God bless...

[Maggie-Doodle]

I have sent up prayers Baloo...sorry you lost a good friend..

[Scarlett O'Hara]

I'm sorry, Baloo!

[Hermione]

Oh, Baloo, how sad. And you're right about never knowing when we may see someone again. I've lost several people unexpectedly and it hurts so much.

[dollfus46]

I returned back to work to discover that one of my bosses passed away while I was gone... he returned to work in October after a battle with prostrate cancer and seemed to be doing really well. In my line of work, it is not often that I work with people whom I truly respect and admire, who have integrity and who are sincere and just genuinely great people and he was one of the few exceptions. I had just spoken with him a few days before Christmas and he sounded great and was very upbeat and positive. I came back to find that he had passed away at home, about a week after I last spoke to him. he was only in his late 40's and has a beautiful family. He was a truly brilliant man and he will be dearly missed up here. Please pray for his family that they might be held in the comforting embrace of our Lord and Savior during this difficult time in their lives...

Also, please always remember to treat everyone that you meet with kindness, patience and understanding... You never know what someone may be going through and you never know when it might be the last time that you get to see or speak to someone... May the Lord bless and keep us all encircled with his love and protection and may we all be kind and helpful to one another.... I am very grateful for this thread and my heartfelt prayers go out to all of those in need at this time... God bless...

Gosh, Baloo, I as so, so sorry. I will certainly pray for him, his family and you during this time of shock and grief.

[Baloo]

Thank you guys for all of your support... I am deeply saddened for his young family... I know that they have many people supporting them right now, but it is still such a shock to loose someone so young and so full of life... Thank you all very much...

[thrillseeker]

Baloo I am praying for you and your friends fam.

I also have two prayer request. My bosses dad passed away last night. The doctors thought he had Nemonia (sp?) 2 weeks ago. Last week he was put into the hospital with it. He coded twice and never regained consciousness after the second code. So yesterday late the doctors and his family decided to start shutting down the equipment. He died around 10 pm last night. They need our prayers this weekend. His name is David Morrow. I hope its ok to post his name if not please tell me and I will edit it out. Thanks everyone for your prayers and support.

[Fire Extinguisher]

I am still struggling with this talk that I have to write for a spiritual retreat weekend. I have done this is the past and the only way that the work got done was for ME to turn it over and let God help me. I am having a big problem doing this now. I think that I have become so selfish and so bitter at some things over the last few months and even angry at God that I cannot let things go and let him handled it. I know thats part of my struggle. Please pray that I will be able to let it go and let him guide me, my mind and my hands to accomplish the task.

[Honey]

Just start talking to Him. That's the first step that always works with me.

[OLDLADY]

FE...here's hoping and praying for the best for you...

[XC9]

I am still struggling with this talk that I have to write for a spiritual retreat weekend. I have done this is the past and the only way that the work got done was for ME to turn it over and let God help me. I am having a big problem doing this now. I think that I have become so selfish and so bitter at some things over the last few months and even angry at God that I cannot let things go and let him handled it. I know thats part of my struggle. Please pray that I will be able to let it go and let him guide me, my mind and my hands to accomplish the task.

Give yourself a prayerful day. Remember Mother Theresa had doubts at times too. You just try to keep your faith and ask God to help you to give this task up to him so he may be able to help you. On a lighter side, maybe God is saying "Fire Extinguisher-THIS IS A TEST!" :smt023 you'll pass his test as long as you keep the faith you had. I just stopped and said a prayer for you. God is with you, have a great time on your retreat. This post you made may be a beginning to the speech you will make.

[Ted]

. . . . . . . . . This post you made may be a beginning to the speech you will make.It very well could be.
That's an excellent suggestion and observation XC9. :clap:

[XC9]

Thanks ted, appreciate it. Especially cause I know you would have given me a positive rep for that if you could have. Thanks again.

[Maggie-Doodle]

I ask that everyone remember my favorite brother-n-law with prayer. He had a stroke about 22 yrs ago due to a blockage in his neck...he had bypass surgery on the neck soon after..about 5 or 6 years ago he had to have major surgery and have bypasses in his stomach, kidneys and liver...now tomorrow he is having to have another bypass in one of his shoulders. I am not for sure if it is his "good" arm or not. When he had the stroke he lost most of the use in one of his arms...however, he still kept his speech and other functions.


He has been through alot and has learned from his mistakes, he is a former alcoholic and now works with alcoholics and drug addicts in some type of recovery program in PA...he has never let his illnesses get the best of him...he has been free of his addiction now for almost 25 years..
I know prayer will help and I appreciate all your help. Thanks

[Baloo]

My prayers are with your family Maggie Doodle!

I also ask for your prayers for my dad... he is supposed to be going to the doctor tomorrow to have a tumor in his ear checked out. He has known about it for about a year now, but has been scared to do anything about it... He is afraid that it is cancer and I just try to encourage him and tell him that maybe it is just something simple that needs to be taken care of...

[XC9]

Baloo and Maggie Doodle, prayers going up for both of y'all and all family members involved. God be with all.

[OLDLADY]

My prayers and thoughts are with y'all

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Thinking of all of you!!!

[Maggie-Doodle]

Thanks for all the prayers...we got news a little bit ago, FINALLY..they went in to try and do the procedure and was unable to. The doc was trying to do the "roto-rooter" job but the vein was completely blocked so they had to stop.

My s-n-law said they will have to go back and talk to the surgeon again to see how he will proceed from here. He "really" doesn't want to open my b-n-law back up and do extensive surgery, he is not for sure he would survive the trauma without having another stroke. Today they went in thru the left groin area but found the complete blockage before they could do what they had to do to stent...the blockage is between his neck and his right arm in the main vessell into his arm...His right arm is his "good" arm so it is very important to get a good blood flow to it. PLEASE continue to pray the doc can get something figured out SOON. I really appreciate all your love and prayers.

[Hermione]

I won't say the name, but any of you who had a history teacher from England, please remember her in your prayers -- she's in the hospital.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Prayers for all!!

[dasmybaby]

please keep my family in your prayers the next few days...i just got a phone call telling me one of my closest cousins died in her sleep last night from a heart attack. this is the most upset i've been since my dad died 10 years ago.
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[amanda]

please keep my family in your prayers the next few days...i just got a phone call telling me one of my closest cousins died in her sleep last night from a heart attack. this is the most upset i've been since my dad died 10 years ago.
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I certainly will. Ya'll are in my prayers.

[Hermione]

das, that's so sad. Sometimes cousins are as dear as siblings. You're in my prayers.

[dollfus46]

please keep my family in your prayers the next few days...i just got a phone call telling me one of my closest cousins died in her sleep last night from a heart attack. this is the most upset i've been since my dad died 10 years ago.
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I'm so sorry. But I could only wish to go that way myself. You and your family will be added to my prayer list tonight.:smt023

[SoMissTV]

One of our former members lost a beloved pet today. Please keep him in your prayers.

[XC9]

Will do SoMiss, that is very hard on a good person. Prayers for all that have ask and for all my friends and fanily-which includes all of MH.

[virgo]

One of our former members lost a beloved pet today. Please keep him in your prayers.

And also please keep one of our current members, Elle, in your prayers. It was her pet, too. I think the loss of a pet can almost be as bad as the loss of a family member.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers go out to Don and Elle. God bless you both!

[mybabysmomma]

Please pray for a dear dear friend of mine. She is experiencing some very trying (personal) times right now and is wondering if God is listening to her prayers. I worry about her because she's started talking about how she thinks her husband deserves better. Please pray for her that even if her prayers aren't answered with a "Yes" right now that God will help her to lean on him.

[XC9]

Sorry Elle and hubby. I KNOW a pets death can be as bad as a human family member. People who do not have and love pets can not possibly understand. Please remember all animals go to heaven too and you will reunite again. God be with y'all throughout your griebing process.

[Dixie Tree Slayer]

Yes indeed... I dread the day when my baby hound goes... I can only imagine your pain...
My prayers are for you tonight!

[firefly]

Elle & Hubby, sorry that your pet crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. But you will see him/her again one day...:cry:

[dasmybaby]

pray for cubby's side of the family. his mother has been back in the hospital again, and the family finally made the decision to put her into a nursing home. please pray for her that she doesn't give up and that she makes it to see the baby get here.

[countrygirl]

I lost my dear friend Katie this week also...she was a good dog and there were many that loved her dearly. I've really had a hard time talking about it.

[birthdaybunnie]

I post prayers for all... my pet is sick and the end is near...and for people who have family members or friends that need prayer, I will pray.

[Maggie-Doodle]

I lost my dear friend Katie this week also...she was a good dog and there were many that loved her dearly. I've really had a hard time talking about it.

countrygirl, so sorry for the loss of your dear Katie...prayers are going up for the both of you...I know how hard it is...just get peace in knowing she is now in heaven.

I post prayers for all... my pet is sick and the end is near...and for people who have family members or friends that need prayer, I will pray.

birthdaybunnie, I hope your dear little friend doesn't suffer...is it the pup in your avatar? Prayers going up for the both of you.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Fishing Girl ask that I post a request for prayers for her hubby's grandmother. They went to Starkville to see her a day or two ago and she is not doing very well. She is old and tired and has pretty much given up her will to live. She is in her 90's. Fishing Girl just told me she is worse today than she was yesterday so it doesn't look like it will be long. Granny has pretty much stopped eating or drinking so that is not good either. All prayers and thoughts will be much appreciated.

[dollfus46]

Fishing Girl ask that I post a request for prayers for her hubby's grandmother. They went to Starkville to see her a day or two ago and she is not doing very well. She is old and tired and has pretty much given up her will to live. She is in her 90's. Fishing Girl just told me she is worse today than she was yesterday so it doesn't look like it will be long. Granny has pretty much stopped eating or drinking so that is not good either. All prayers and thoughts will be much appreciated.
Thanks Maggie D. I'll pray for grandmother and family.

[Ted]

Jamie (James) Jenkins of Purvis was in a horrendous wreck on his way to work this morning about 5:30 am - in front of 21 Truck Stop/Dan's Diner.
The third hand info I have is that he is currently being given about 20% chance of survival.

He is a young father with a newborn and three other young children.

He is a coworker of mine. I don't know him well but he seems like a good fellow.
His FIL is Jimmy Boone, the former Purvis Police Chief.

Pray for him. Pray for his family.

[XC9]

Prayers going out Ted.

[mybabysmomma]

My husband's niece has discovered that she has colon cancer. She lives in (and is from England). Please remember her and her husband and son in your prayers. She will be getting surgery on Thursday and going through chemo. not long after. She is 35 years old (almost 36). Her Grandfather (my husband's father) had colon cancer as well as one of his other sons (my hubby's half brother). Please remember her and her family during this trying time.

[XC9]

Mybabysmomma, my husband had colon cancer in 2005. It was removed, he done 1/2 of his chemo and has been doing fine since then. I just said a prayer for your family and want you to be assured that God hears all prayers.

[mybabysmomma]

XC9 - I'll pray for you and your family as well.

[Maggie-Doodle]

PLEASE send prayers out for Fishing Girl. She left me a message on my phone about 11:30 last nite...her hubbys granny past away last night. They have left to go to Starkville. No wake, just a graveside service but no arrangements have been announced yet.

I am sure they all need the prayers, it is never easy to loose someone you love, even though they are old and you were expecting it. Thanks.

[Baloo]

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.... We never know what the Lord has in store for us each day or how things will turn out, but we can rest and have peace in knowing that He is in charge and He does hear and answer our prayers...

I am so thankful for you all... It is always so humbling to read this thread...

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Please say a prayer that my Bonnie Blue #2 gets into grad school at USM.............Ya'll know how close I am to the three................If she doesn't get in here, she'll have to probably go out of state...........She's in Speech Pathology and its supposed to be really hard to get in here because of the Dubard School...........It's nationally known and everyone from across the nation wants to go here.............She won't know if she made it until the end of March............It's just killing me to see her filling out applications to Louisanna, Alabama, etc.

[Hermione]

I'd appreciate a few prayers tomorrow -- I have to fly through this mess that's coming our way, and the "Weather Chicken" under my name is no joke. Thanks y'all.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

You got em, Hermione...................I did hear we're supposed to have some severe stuff here tomorrow but don't know what time it's supposed to get here, Probably about the time we are supposed to get out of school!!!

[thrillseeker]

Well I hope everything goes great tomorrow and you will have very little delays and trouble. I will pray for you to have safe travel. Let us know when you get to your destination.

[luvnlife]

I'll lift a prayer as well Hermione! Safe travels and have fun on the trip!!

[dollfus46]

I'd appreciate a few prayers tomorrow -- I have to fly through this mess that's coming our way, and the "Weather Chicken" under my name is no joke. Thanks y'all.

I'm a white knuckle flyer myself, even in perfect weather. I'll be more than happy to pray for your safe trip.:smt023 Thanks for the opportunity.

[firefly]

Prayers going up, Hermione. I'm not crazy about turbulence, myself.:smt118

[Elle May]

Thoughts and prayers with you Hermoine. I hate flying and I really hate bad weather- the combination would terrify me.

[Hermione]

Thanks ya'll. I probably won't have computer access, but I'll check in Wed. or Thurs.

[Sunflower]

Please say a little prayer for my pet of 18 years, Lucy. She passed away Friday night. I like to think she's "somewhere over the rainbow". I am very glad to have known Lucy, but I am very sad.

Thank you,
Sunflower

[OLDLADY]

Take care Sunflower............and she's okay.

[LipsofanAngel]

Please say a little prayer for my pet of 18 years, Lucy. She passed away Friday night. I like to think she's "somewhere over the rainbow". I am very glad to have known Lucy, but I am very sad.

Thank you,
Sunflower
I will be sure to do that.... I'm probably going to be dealing with the same thing here in the near future.... Pets are such a blessing to have, but it hurts so very bad when they leave us...:smt086

[luvnlife]

Our little dog died last summer. She was the first pet I've ever had. It was very tough on me so Sunflower I'll say a little prayer for you.

[LipsofanAngel]

Also, please say a quick prayer for my parents. They will both be driving this evening about an hour and a half away, and back. Pray for their safety in the weather that's coming, and for my mental well-being. I'm a high anxiety worrier, and will be in a panic until they've made it home safely.

[OLDLADY]

With the possible bad weather coming our way tonight I think we are all going to need some prayers....So here's to everyone's safety and those of us like Lips that have high-anxiety with weather and all.....prayers and thoughts to all.......

[Maggie-Doodle]

Sunflower, I am so sorry for the loss of your fur baby....been there, done that, I know what you are going thru. Please know she is ok now and looking down on you. Stay strong for she will always be a part of your heart and you can't get much closer to her than that!

Prayers being sent up for all request.

[XC9]

Please say a little prayer for my pet of 18 years, Lucy. She passed away Friday night. I like to think she's "somewhere over the rainbow". I am very glad to have known Lucy, but I am very sad.

Thank you,
Sunflower
Your little dog is with the part of your family that has gone on too. They are in heaven with God and are very well taken care of. It is time to take care of you now-you are the one left here, we need help and prayers here so we can see our family when it is our time to go. I DO believe that we see our family members and if we consider our pets family we will see them too. Can you imagine what the people (who don't believe this) will experience when they get to heaven and realize ALL living breathing creatures are there. I know I will see the little animals I have lost on this earth when Jesus says it is time. Take care of yourself Sunflower my prayers are for you and your grieving. God bless you.

[Sunflower]

Thank you all so very much. I do believe that Lucy is with her friend Ricky in heaven and that all their friends and my significant other and I will get to play with Her there, too. Again many thanks. This has really helped for me to write this , too.

[dollfus46]

Bless you heart. The prayer has already been sent up both for your anxiety and your parents safe return.

[birthdaybunnie]

Please say a little prayer for my pet of 18 years, Lucy. She passed away Friday night. I like to think she's "somewhere over the rainbow". I am very glad to have known Lucy, but I am very sad.

Thank you,
Sunflower

She is an angel now looking down smiling at her friend and momma!!
I am so sorry!

[mybabysmomma]

A little bit ago I posted a prayer request for my husband's niece who was diagnosed with colon cancer. She is 35 years old and lives in England. They did not do the surgery when they had first planned because she got sick and they wanted to make sure she didn't catch pneumonia. They rescheduled it, but they then discovered that the cancer has attached to her ribs and they would have to break her ribs in order to remove it. They said that they're going to do something called (I think) radio therapy (?? please correct me if I'm mistaken about this) where they're going to try and use a laser to remove it. If that's un-successful, they're going to start Chemo to try and shrink it (I think). She is married and has one son. While her mom, siblings and other family members live in England, all of her "other" family is here in Mississippi praying for her. Please remember her and her family and ask the Lord to guide her doctors' hands and to bless her family.

[XC9]

My prayers are with your entire family. God be with your niece and your entire family.

[LipsofanAngel]

Please, please, pray me &my Golden Retriever, Lexi ,today... pray for healing and comfort for her. Pray for the vet that he may have steady and wise hands.... pray for me, that I may have the courage to do what is right for Lexi based on what is reccomended. Whatever the decision, pray for peace for both me, and my sweet girl. This is going to be a long and difficult day.

[jmb]

Saying prayers for all those in need.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Thinking of you, Lips!

[mybabysmomma]

I know I'm probably hoggin' up the prayer thread, but I'd like to ask y'all to remember my family (specifically my father), please.

Thanks.

[OLDLADY]

Prayers to all...Lips and Lexi....please take care and let us know....

[amanda]

Prays going out to all those in need. Lips, I truely hope the vet, and you, can do what is the best thing for Lexi. Keep us informed.

Mybabysmomma - many prayers for your dad and family.

[LipsofanAngel]

She's staying at the vet tonight, and probably tomorrow night as well. No cancer, but some kidney problems & extreme dehydration. They've got her on an IV. We'll know the extent of kidney damage once they can get a urine sample. Got her on steriods to reduce inflamation & some pain killers to help her with the arthritis pain. Should know soon what we can expect....

Thanks for the prayers, and keep them coming!

[Hermione]

Hear our humble prayer, O God,
for our friends the animals,
especially for animals who are suffering;
for animals that are overworked,
underfed and cruelly treated;
for all wistful creatures in captivity
that beat their wings against bars;
for any that are hunted or lost or deserted
or frightened or hungry;
for all that must be put death.
We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them
we ask a heart of compassion
and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals,
and so to share the blessings of the merciful.
Author - Albert Schweitzer

[birthdaybunnie]

She's staying at the vet tonight, and probably tomorrow night as well. No cancer, but some kidney problems & extreme dehydration. They've got her on an IV. We'll know the extent of kidney damage once they can get a urine sample. Got her on steriods to reduce inflamation & some pain killers to help her with the arthritis pain. Should know soon what we can expect....

Thanks for the prayers, and keep them coming!

Lips, as an owner of a golden, I know how special they are!!! I hope your baby is better.
My Abby, who is my golden now, is enjoying a good life since I adopted her from an agency...My main concern now is my Dylan, I really fear and accept that he will not be here for much longer. He is 14 and I have decided to let him live his last days as he wishes without intervention. I am sad but I think I will be ok......Just remember, it is the QUALITY of life, not the QUANITY, esp. when suffering is a part og it.
Good luck Lips!

[XC9]

Prayers for all in need. Please keep us posted. Gods angels will watch over Lexi tonight for you. God be with you.

[Maggie-Doodle]

Prayers have been sent for all request. Lips, I hope Lexi responds to the treatment. I am thinking of you and remembering when I had to face the same situation. Keep us posted.

[LipsofanAngel]

I went by and saw her this morning... they've found a mass in her abdomen. Doing an Xray in a little while to find out if it's a tumor :(