A request for two very good friends [View all]

We just found out tonight that one friend has been diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. She is 72 years old and has decided to do what she can with the exception of chemotherapy, but will talk to her oncologist next week to find out more. She is a beautiful soul and it hurts everyone I know to think that she is going through this. She has asked that people not discuss it with her or mention it around her. She doesn't want to talk about it. She just wants to live. Please, if you can, include her in your healing, peace-filled thoughts and prayers. Her name is Marcia, her husband is Bill.

We also found out tonight that another friend, Bev, is having a very difficult time and is on dialysis for an unknown kidney issue. They've had to stop dialysis a couple of times over the past week - once for blood pressure issues and again for heart issues. She had a biopsy and the cause of her fluid buildup is still undetermined (over 100 lbs of fluid in a week). If you could add her as well, it would be appreciated, both by my family and I know by Bev and Rod.

I know that it doesn't matter in the least, but I wanted you to know that they both are one of us - liberal, spiritual, very active Democrats, good people who have always put other people's needs before their own. I am so sad tonight

Thank you for this.