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Alison, it feels strange saying this in a comment box. But right now, other than in your inbox, or I find your number somewhere and call you, this is it, to tell you:

I love you with all my heart, my dear friend.

I’ve been trying to will people to give you the Humira, NOW!! Many people are praying, and doing their darndest. It is mindboggling to me that you should be the “victim” of a phone system, or office hours, or a slow computer. A week and a half of bleeding is so incredibly much time…

But I do not want to sit here and wring my hands, when it is no use to do so. Whatever happens, happens, and I trust you completely to take the lead, which you are, I can tell by asking for the blessing.

You are an amazing woman, and that does not begin to cover it, I feel very very blessed to know you.

I do hope we will see each other again in this lifetime. I don’t mean that in a selfish way…only because I think we might still learn a lot from you…

Sending much much love to you, and your family, and everyone who cares for you.

God bless you and keep you in his care!

We all love you – and pray for you, each in our own way – you’re special

*hug*

*germ-free hugs* & love. Wishing you as much goodness as I know how. <3

I have been thinking about you all day wondering if all went well, hoping all went well. I have also been checking for an update all day to make sure all is going well.

Still send thoughts and hugs

I am so relieved to read this, I’ve been checking my email obsessively to see if you’d stopped by. See you on the other side of the Humira, and please, take care!

So, what? They go home to their Friday dinner while you fight not to die? I hope it sits very badly in their stomachs (I was going to say I hope they choke on it, but decided to lead with kindness, as you always do).

Thank you for posting. I’m here, thinking of you, pulling for you. Wish I could do more.

My daughter said to tell you she sends her good wishes. I want you to be ok. My whole family was escited when I told them you had posted and they wanted to know how you are doing. You have no idea how many people you have touched, and are touching,during this ordeal.

Saying it again; love and love and LOVE your way.

Lucy’s doing better, so you will be too. I just know it. 🙂

We’re not done with you just yet, my lovely lady.

You are such a neat, brave person. I’m amazed at how you can find love and blessings in the midst of your suffering. It makes us see how we have no room to complain about our petty aggravations. Hang in there my dear.

Love

Bev

While I might be frustrated and impatient about all the roadblocks, I am confident because I have no doubt that God is in charge.

Love and hugs to make your wait easier.

There is nothing I can say that hasn’t been said a dozen times already. One more person who may never have met you but has enjoyed what you write and has knitted your patterns. The world is a better place having you in it. You have my love and my prayers.

Been checking to see your progress here… Charles and I are praying, and you will make it on prayer and the Grace of God til that med shows up on your doorstep. Thank God for your army of prayer warriors! You have so many better days and years ahead to look forward to. Be strong, dear friend!

Still doing what I can at this end. You keep doing your part, and God, although unseen, is most certainly doing His!

I woke up last night around 1:30am and couldn’t get right back to sleep and rather than carry on with the book I was reading decided to start Sister Wendy on Prayer. Turns out Sister Wendy gets up at 1:30am to fit in the majority of her seven hours of contemplative prayer! “The silent hours of the night are broken by no sounds apart from the occasional owl hoot.” It was a peaceful time to pray.

It doesn’t sound to me like “Care”mark is in the business of health care provision, rather more like health care obstruction. Hope you can remain peaceful and calm while their Circumlocution Office gets its act together!

You are feeling prayers, Alison! Take care, my internet friend.

I’m glad you feel our prayers.

I am so angry about Caremark. I am absolutely disgusted…

Oh Alyson, I continue to pray for you. There is nothing more powerful than the power of prayer. Keep telling yourself everything will work out. It will and you will be back to very good health soon. Hugs Bonnie

Holding you so very close, AngelHeart.

I am so happy you are feeling a little stronger today. We will all continue to pray and send good thoughts your way.

Alison, you are in my prayers, too. I’ll add your name to the prayer list at my church. I belive that God can work miracles and that one is in store for you.

Lyn

Been wondering why we haven’t been getting your wonderful stories lately on KnitTalk… Sorry that this is why. I’ll definitely be praying for you.

Blessings, love, and prayers to you. And big hugs, of course! I got tears in my eyes when you wrote of feeling the love of God through the prayers of all your friends. I know exactly how that feels — I felt it while my husband was in his last days, and so many of our family, friends, and even strangers were praying for us. Stay strong, my dear.

I’m seeing that bag on your porch! Praying for it to be there!
YOU ARE LOVED DEAR FRIEND.

Thinking of you. I’m working on a friends and family sort of blanket that includes all my hand-me-down yarn. When I knit on it, I think of everyone in my life and how we’re all connected. Even the people I’ve never met in person.

It looks like humility is working for you, but if it stops you could try what has worked for me with my chronic health issues:

Put your right hand in the air. Make a fist.
Make like an anarchist. Refuse and resist!

I don’t know if you have noticed this, but the oldest of the old tend to be very prickly characters. Best of luck.

A friend of mine, who is Native American, had a drum circle last night. We put you in the circle. I saw you dancing, long gray hair flowing, all night long.

Thank you so much for continuing to find the strength to write and let us know how you’re doing and what is happening. There are a lot of us out here who really need to know. We love you, and we are all sending you our very best thoughts, prayers and hugs!

I think about you every day, and hope for your getting well. I have a baby girl here on my lap who is looking forward to knowing you in the years to come. *hug*

Alison, I wish there were something I could do to help you besides pray for you. Have you tried calling your senator to maybe express things for you? Continued prayers and a great big hug!!!

I am putting Alison day on my calender, as reminder to “alison” someone that day (give a thoughtful gift to someone that isn’t expecting one). December 13 is your birthday, isn’t it? That would be a good day.
Our prayers are with you.

I just got another spam email from Online Canadian Pharmacy. I bet they sell Humira at the lowest price along the viagra and cialis. I don’t think you’d need your you know what enlarged, though.

I know about those blessings. I have received my share of them, and for me the best part of them is not the healing [though I am always thankful for that] but the *comfort*. Your wonderful b-i-l asked me to pray for you, last Sunday, and I am looking forward to talking w/him tomorrow and telling him that you *know* we all are. Much, much love from the Lone Star State.

Hi Alison,
Just a note to let you know I’m thinking of you and praying for you today…and sending you HOPE to hold onto….I’ve found Hope to be a pretty powerful ally in the rough times…and I hope when you wake up Monday morning, the lady who went home without giving you an answer, is standing on your doorstep – to hand deliver your Humira to you – along with a nice, hot mug of hot chocolate and some freshly baked sticky buns!
You’re in my thoughts and prayers…
Abby

It seems that everyone is praying for you and God is watching over you. I am sending even further blessings. I would also like to say that the American medical system is criminal! We all complain about our respective medical systems but yours is criminal when the dollar and bureaucracy come before the welfare of people. I am praying that someone tries to change things for all of you!

Bypass the insurance company–get the med any way you can! Just have Dr. R. order it if he has to. Play with the insurance company later–they’ll crumble and pay.

And may God rest His hands on you and keep you strong. We are ALL praying for you. (no response required…just conserve your strength) *hug*

Love you, darling, and hoping you’re well.

Still sending prayers. With each stitch I knit tonight and each snowflake from the glorious sky, I will pray for you. Just for you, my friend.

I just sat down to get caught up on my blogs, and I’m so sorry to see this. I will light a candle for you tomorrown and pray tonight for your “healing of soul and body” (as we pray in our church–feeling that it’s the entire package). May the Humira come through, may the pain and suffering cease, and may you continue to feel the joy and presence of God.

Blessings to you, and to the *DEAR* souls bogging down the Humira. Pray for our enemies, right? (No, they’re not really enemies, but dang!!!!)

I just returned from taking my mother from San Diego to northern Virginia to a new alzheimer’s residence (with my dear sister’s help) to find out that you have been so ill. My prayers have been answered about my mother being able to be closer to where my brother lives – I will add you to my list.

Wishing you strength and health from Oklahoma. You are so loved!

Chris

My priest said she was going to keep you in her prayers (and you’re being put on our congregation’s prayer list). So a lot of weirdo Vermonter types are praying for you… 😀

Love from your favorite oldest daughter.

I was reading your blot. Someone on a knitting list sent it. I have Lupus and know what you are going through. I don’t take Humira, but just hate insurance companies and drug companies. Glad you got a blessing. For me they always work to lessen my pain. Sending prayers and gentle hugs your way.
Dorothy

Thought of you all weekend — especially as I was sitting in the Scharffenberger Cafe sipping my Chocolate Chai Latte. You hang in there. Love and prayers, Jocelyn

Oh, Alison I’m so sorry I haven’t been here. My son has been sick. He was supposed to be having surgery today, but it’s been put off until next week. I just haven’t been able to keep up.

But, please know that I have not stopped thinking of you and wondering how you are. As always, I will pray.