Dearest Rhonda,

I sure can identify with you and Ben right now, though I am not in the 
position you both are, in the same way.  Sometimes it's just so hard to keep 
going and looks much easier to give up;  but God knows it's not over until 
it's over with us and He has more to do with and for Ben and yourself and 
has more time and experiences for you to share together.  Keep close to Him 
and to each other and I am asking Him that you will both find there's more 
to enjoy!

I'll sure be praying on and you keep talking to us all.  We're here for you.

--
Carol
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rhonda Partain" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 5:47 AM
Subject: Ben surgery Wednesday


> Ben has out patient surgery Wednesday to put in the line in to his arm 
> that
> will make it possible for him to  have dialysis.  He says he doesn't know 
> if
> dialysis will make him feel better, I believe it will, guess he is just
> feeling depressed about all the doctors, and the prospect of doing 
> dialysis
> three days a week from now on.  They say they can put him on a transplant
> list and can test family members to see if any match.  Ben just feels 
> tired
> and weak a lot.  He says he figures there isn't much to look forward to in
> life, he still can't drive, his sight isn't good at all, and dialysis 
> three
> days a week isn't so exciting!!
> But the alternative is not being here.
> I tell him I want him here with me.
> We appreciate your prayers.
>