Hi Carol,
I do know how you are feeling and I also know the frustration you are 
dealing with and it is not easy.  You are not alone and you know we will 
keep praying for you.  Huggs and blessings,
I will be praying for Fabian too.
Virgie and Hoshi
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From: "Carol Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: CAROL'S LATEST


> Thanks, Virgi, and I know you know something about these things but it's 
> been a long, long time since I felt in real freedom, full service and able 
> to do the Lord's bidding each day!
>
>
> --
> Carol
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "VIRGIE UNDERWOOD" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 10:58 AM
> Subject: Re: CAROL'S LATEST
>
>
>> Hi Carol,
>> I am definitely praying with and for you all.  Sometimes it is the 
>> darkest before the dawning so hang on and don't give up.  Remember no 
>> problem is too big or impossible for our Lord Jesus.
>> Huggs and blessings,
>> Virgie and Hoshi
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Carol Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 3:42 AM
>> Subject: CAROL'S LATEST
>>
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Well, I think I'm one of those kinds of people for whom nothing (almost) 
>>> goes really well, without hitch, and lots of things never happen because 
>>> of others that come in the way . . ..  Get the picture?
>>>
>>> I just wanted to share with you all that my ex-guide dog, Fabian, has 
>>> very bad arthritis.  It started to get very bad about the middle of last 
>>> week and, just when I thought it could get no worse, today he is 
>>> literally creeping along.  The vet has given him steroids but they're 
>>> quite difficult to get down him.  For a few days I just didn't react 
>>> then, when Mike said something to me today I just started to cry and 
>>> cry. The "in pieces" bit, with which I'm very familiar, is beginning to 
>>> set in - for how long I don't know!
>>>
>>> Meantime, I had to go away for a meeting on Monday and took Fabian with 
>>> me, being the best out of all solutions.  I had to carry him upstairs - 
>>> and those who know me well enough will know where that left my back, 
>>> wrists, etc.  Next Monday starts our week of camp, following which we're 
>>> supposed to be at another friend's, with stairs to climb.  The vet will 
>>> see us on Friday and by that time we really ought to make our decision 
>>> about next week, but it's not looking good, whichever way I go!  I'm not 
>>> even sure that I can cope with it and it may be another thing I just 
>>> don't do after all.
>>>
>>> Your prayers for us all would be much appreciated.  Please write me also 
>>> if you want.  Will things ever get better?  I am beginning to think that 
>>> that won't happen for me until I reach Heaven's door so please, Lord, 
>>> hurry up with that one!
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Carol
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>>>
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