Rhonda,
I will be praying for Ben.  I know how he feels but trust in the Lord is the 
only hope here.  Huggs and blessings!
Virgie and Hoshi
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From: "Rhonda Partain" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 12:47 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.
>