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Prayer request for Eric (Nighthawk) & his wife Amy
Folks,
I am posting this request for 2 of my dearest friends, Amy & Eric Bridges, who we all know & love as Nighthawk. I am copying Eric's latest email to me so it's, so to speak, straight from the horse's mouth. God only knows how many of us have been Blessed through thoughts & prayers from these two wonderful people. Now it's our turn to ask God to watch over and keep them. Following is the email...
Mike,
The doctor is not very happy with the second scan done today. Doc says there are multiple Lesions, as she is now calling them, in both lungs. There is a 1.9 cm lesion in one lung and a .5-.9 cm lesion in the other lung. All in the bottom of the lungs along with many other small lesions. The Radiologist told doc that their shape does not appear to indicate an infection, more likely cancer.
Doc says she is still holding out hope that they are still some form of nodule caused by an infection or foreign object. A needle aspiration biopsy will be done a.s.a.p. along with a mammogram. Probably a colonoscopy as well. If it is cancer then a bone scan and P.E.T. scan will be done as well to track down the source.
From what I have been able to learn multiple nodules of 3 to 5 centimeters or smaller usually are not cancer but the result of previous infections. However, due to Amy's family history of lung cancer doc is not too optimistic. Some of her relatives never smoked and still died from lung cancer. Doc did tell us that she is not giving up hope and neither are we. We will just wait and see what the Pathologist comes up with.
We both want to thank you and Colleen for your thoughts and prayers. They mean a lot to us. We are putting all of our faith in the Lord. In the end, no matter what happens, He will take care of us. God's will be done.
Mike, I hate to impose upon you but right now I just cannot bring myself to post about this on the board. If it's not too much trouble could you post for me? Feel free to use this email if you want to do this for me. If you don't want to post I understand. It's a hard thing to do when someone you care about is going through this and I do not want to cause you any pain.
God bless,
Eric and Amy
Amy and Eric.....The only pain you could have caused me is if you had not allowed me to join you in this battle. You are in my prayers, and if you need ANYTHING, I am only an email or phone call away. Say the word and I can be there in a matter of hours if need be. We love you both.
Let's keep Amy and Eric in our prayers. These folks are, as we know, counted among the finest on FAOL, or for that matter, ANYWHERE!
Thanks & God Bless,
Mike
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Mike, thanks for sharing this with everyone. I will be thinking of Eric and Amy.
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Mine and my families and my churchs prayers go out for Eric and Amy. John
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Mike please rest assured, that this Canadian Solider is praying for our friend and his lovely spouse, my prayers will be theirs as long as need and then some.
Ray and Ann send with warm thoughts and prayers
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My thoughts are sure with them as well, such good folks.
My best to each of them!
Very truly,
Steve Molcsan and Family
Yosemite, Ca
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This is Tough News to take, but I want to say, I love you Eric! and I'm praying for Amy and You!
Doug
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Eric & Amy,
You two will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you both.
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Eric and Amy my thoughts and prayers are with you . Before I hit the bed you can be assured that I will say a special prayer for Amy. Anytime either one of you need to talk or need a shoulder to lean on you can be sure you will find it here. The best and most caring people on Gods green earth are here on this site.
God Bless you both Eric and Amy
Rocky
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Eric and Amy, more prayers sent.
Mike, thanks for the heads up.
Ed
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My family will add this family to our prayers.
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My prayers go out for Eric and Amy.
God bless you both.
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I'm not much of a praying sort of person, but I'm making an exception tonight for a real nice couple. God be kind to you both.
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My thoughts, concerns and prayers will be joined with many others on your behalf Eric. May the Lord bless you both with either good news or the ability to accept his will and keep on going.
Mike, you are a true friend to share this with us. May the Lord bless you as well.
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All of my prayers be with you and yours
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My prayers are with you.
Thunderthumbs.
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Mike,
Thanks for posting this. Any friend of yours is a friend of mine.
Amy and Eric,
You are in my families prayers and thoughts.
Mike
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Eric and Amy, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Warm wishes to you both.
peregrines
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[size=18]Amy and Eric, I too will be praying for you and will add your names to our church prayer list . Cast your cares on the lord and he will carry your burden.
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prayers have been sent...........
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Eric and Amy,
You both will be in my thoughts and prayed for often.
God bless and keep you.
Carl
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Count Bill and I amongst those that will certainly be saying our prayers for Amy and Eric. They were there for me when I needed them most, and I too shall be there for them. A few prayers is the least I can do. Try and keep us posted you two have our number. Emails.
Thanks to you to OhioTuber for bringing this to our attention..
Sharon and Bill Knepp and the Kidlets.
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Eric and Amy,
In your time of trial, you are in my prayers.
Godspeed,
Bob Bolton
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Eric,
Your wife will be in my thoughts and prayers each day as will you.
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Mike Thanks for the Info on Amy.
Eric and Amy PRAYERS ARE IN THE PIPELINE.
GOD WILL BLESS and KEEP YOU BOTH!
Bill
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Eric & Amy...
My thoughts and prayers are with you. We will pray for the best..
Bill
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Amy & Eric,
Blessings to you both
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SO done, included on the prayer list in Wyo.
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Eric and Amy, the power of prayer and optimism should never be underestimated. My prayers will join many more.
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Thanks for posting MIke. Eric and Amy, My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Whatever it turns out to be do not let it steal the good days from you, enjoy them. The bad days are hard enough. Think positive ...Warmest of regards, Bob
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Amy and I could never find words to express the deep gratitude we feel for all of you. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you all for the kind thoughts, prayers and well wishes. Our hope is that this turns out the same as the last scare we had with her. That turned out not to be cancer.
I apologize for not being able to post myself. My emotions were just too high for me to do so yesterday. We are doing slightly better today but still in turmoil. I am the optimist of our family and I am trying to encourage a better state of mind in Amy. Since the dust has started to settle a little bit our thinking is becoming more clear. We have found out that there are several other, non cancer, things that can cause lesions and nodules in the lungs that appear to be cancer. One of these is calcium deposits in women that have had hysterectomies. Amy had a complete hysterectomy 15 years ago. We hope that the doctor is over reacting due to her family history of lung cancer. As I have told her, it is not cancer until the Pathologist/Oncologist says it is. The waiting to find out is very tough and now we have to wait for the cancer doctor to set up the appointment, get the biopsy result back and, of course, battle the insurance company. Meanwhile, I am trying to encourage Amy to stay as physically active as possible. Tough to do for someone that has a disability.
Mike,
You are the most wonderful friend that a person can have. I am forever in your debt for posting for me and all of the things you and Colleen have done. Folks, if you don't have Mike as a friend in your life, well, you are missing out on a chance to get to know the most wonderful guy on earth!
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Were behind you and Amy 100 %!!!!
God Bless You!!!
Doug
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Eric,
I survived cancer a few years ago. So far there have been no signs that it has or will come back. The greatest struggle that I had was the one that was lodged between my ears. I struggled through most of it alone, although a few close friends that knew about things, helped me get through it. I KNOW that a large part of my recovery, both physical AND mental was a direct result of prayer. Rest assured that you and Amy are in my prayers. God speed and warmest regards.....
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Folks,
Thanks for all your prayers & support for Amy & Eric. Proof once again of the high character of FAOL & Family!
Eric.....I am humbled & undeserving of your kind words, but thanks.
Amy....LOVE YA, have faith & be positive, or I'm gonna drive over there & give you a boot!!
Mike
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Please count me amongst those in your prayer chain.
Take comfort in the Great Healers love of us all.
Yours,
Peter
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Please add my prayers as well, I just now read this post, yes, Mike is indeed a friend.
May God bless,
Tim
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Eric and Amy, you are both in my thoughts tongiht, hoping that the best news comes your way.
- Jeff
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Eric,
You know we're on the same page in a whole lot of issues,please include this one . My prayers are with both of you.
Mark
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These are never easy things to tackle, but if any strength can be gained by knowing you have our best wishes and prayers behind you, I hope you feel it now.
As the best to you both!
Brad & Karen
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I hope all this turns out right for Amy and Eric, prayers were said at the Greek Orthodox church in Auckland for Amy's return to good health, may they work wonders.
All the best.
Mike.