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Brad Russ · 09-12-2009, 12:30 AM

She went to the doctor earlier this week, and they found some serious things wrong with her. The first thing was her neck. Apparantely it is all out of whack, and the doctors think that she's going to need a second surgery on it. They also found that her left shoulder is in bad shape, and will also likely need to be operated on it. The worst news involved her spine though. Apparantely it's not in very good shape, as she has severe rheumatoid arthritis all through her spine, and there's a possibility that it may even need to be operated on one day. I'm pretty scared, because my best friend in the world has similar problems, and I know what kind of pain she's had to deal with, and has to deal with on a daily basis, and it hurts me to know she's in such bad pain.

Knowing that my mom may be heading down a similar road frightens me, which is why your prayers are so important to me. My mom works a very physical job where she has to clean rooms, and dining rooms all day, and she comes home in severe pain each evening. She's going in for further testing next week, so please pray that the results aren't too bad, and also pray that her doctor prescribe her more pain medication. She hardly receives any, and desperately needs more. Once she receives all the test results back, she's going to have evidence of all her problems, and is going to apply for disability, which I've been trying to talk her into getting for years. Anyway, I know many of you have had my back in tough situations before, and I thank you all in advance for reading this, and for keeping her in your prayers, and/or thoughts. Thanks again, and God Bless!!

Marvo301 · 09-12-2009, 12:36 AM

I will definitely include your Mom in my prayers Brad.

James"Thunder"Early · 09-12-2009, 12:38 AM

I'll keep her in my prayers.

LuLu Rogers · 09-12-2009, 12:38 AM

I love talking to your mom, she's a precious lady! I will keep her in my prayers, deep in my heart I know that everything's going to be alright with her. Let her know I'm thinking of her, God bless her sweet spirit! Don't worry Brad, just keep praying for her and be there for her, that's the best thing you can do right now

Nighthawk76 · 09-12-2009, 12:39 AM

I'm very sorry to hear about your mom, Brad. I'll say a prayer for her in church this weekend. I hope that the doctor will be able to give her something to relieve the pain.

Janice · 09-12-2009, 01:14 AM

Brad, I'm so sad to hear this. Often people don't realize that your neck is your spine, and neck pain can be unbearable. I don't know how your mother even works every day. If I was denied SS Disability, I wouldn't go out and get a job. I couldn't work if there was a million dollars involved, and I'm not kidding. It sounds like your mother's spine problems are spreading. I truly hope that's not the case. I know it's me you're referring to, and that's okay, Brad. My prayers are with your mother and with you. I know how much you love and adore her, and worry about her.

Wreckless · 09-12-2009, 01:16 AM

sorry to hear that. i will pray for your mom. hope she is feeling better, and has a speedy recovery.

Brad Russ · 09-12-2009, 01:30 AM

Thanks so much for your kind words and wishes Marvo, James, Lauren, Mike, Janice, and Kyle!!!

Your words and prayers mean so much to me, and they most definitely will to my mom as well. I just told her that I started a prayer thread for her, and told her she already got 6 responses. When I told her your guys' names, her reply was: Wow, even guys responded!!!

That made me laugh out loud, she's so cute!! lol! When everyone has replied, I plan on copying this thread for her, just as I did when she had her heart surgery, and she'll get to read all of your guys' kind words of support. Thanks again, you guys are awesome!!!

Brad Russ · 09-12-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LuLu Rogers

I love talking to your mom, she's a precious lady! I will keep her in my prayers, deep in my heart I know that everything's going to be alright with her. Let her know I'm thinking of her, God bless her sweet spirit! Don't worry Brad, just keep praying for her and be there for her, that's the best thing you can do right now

Thanks for saying this Lauren, as you are so right. She is very precious, and has such a great spirit. Seeing the way she deals with her problems with such courage, optimism, and strength baffles me, and I wish I had a fraction of that courage in me. She rarely ever complains, and is always more worried about how everyone else is feeling, than her own well-being. She certainly is one of a kind, and I know I won the lottery in the mom department!!

Brad Russ · 09-12-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Brad, I'm so sad to hear this. Often people don't realize that your neck is your spine, and neck pain can be unbearable. I don't know how your mother even works every day. If I was denied SS Disability, I wouldn't go out and get a job. I couldn't work if there was a million dollars involved, and I'm not kidding. It sounds like your mother's spine problems are spreading. I truly hope that's not the case. I know it's me you're referring to, and that's okay, Brad. My prayers are with your mother and with you. I know how much you love and adore her, and worry about her.

Thanks Janice, I love you soooooo much!!!

You're right, it was you that I was referring to. I've spent so much time crying just thinking about what pain you've gone through, and continue to go through in your life, and I know I've said it before, but I'd take your pain on myself in a split second if I knew it would make you better. I'm just so glad of the good news you received recently. I know it doesn't take away the pain, but anything that helps to make your life a bit easier puts a smile on my face, and you will always be in my prayers. I will never stop praying for you, EVER!!!

Thanks so much for your kind words about my mom, it truly touches my heart. I too am amazed at the way she gets up each morning, and does the work she does. It's sad watching her wake up each morning, as she can barely even walk.

The good thing is that her boss has given her a very flexible schedule, and allows her to work at her own pace. Still obviously doesn't take away the pain, but anything to make things a bit easier for her gives me a big sense of relief. I will surely tell her everything that you said, as she always lights up when I tell her that you or Tara have spoken highly of her. Ever since her heart surgery, and the big way you two reached out, she's had a special place in her heart for you both. She always asks atleast a couple times a week, how is Janice doing, or how is Tara doing?? She is crazy about you both, and I know your words will mean the world to her. Thanks again my friend!!!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-12-2009, 01:51 AM

Ugh, I'm sorry. Poor thing.

I hope and pray things turn out alright.

beautifuldreamer · 09-12-2009, 03:10 AM

Oh Brad! I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's problems... I'll DEFINITELY say a prayer for her right now.
You're right, Brad.. saying a prayer the second you hear about the news really does feel like the right thing to do!
Your mom sounds like an amazing woman.. actually, I know she is from what you've told me! I hope everything turns out the way it needs to so that she can be in the best of health!

God Bless Brad's mom!!

and God Bless Brad too.

*InThisMoment* · 09-12-2009, 06:48 AM

That's terrible. I'm sorry to hear your Mom's going through that.

I'll be praying for her, and I hope she gets the help she needs and recovers ASAP.

sunshinefizzy · 09-12-2009, 08:09 AM

I'll definately be praying, bud!!!

PZelda · 09-12-2009, 08:17 AM

Ohhhh man. Not kosher.

I hope your mom is able to get assistance and MUCH-needed relief soon! I'll be thinking of her.

09-12-2009, 12:30 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Please say a prayer for my mom!! She went to the doctor earlier this week, and they found some serious things wrong with her. The first thing was her neck. Apparantely it is all out of whack, and the doctors think that she's going to need a second surgery on it. They also found that her left shoulder is in bad shape, and will also likely need to be operated on it. The worst news involved her spine though. Apparantely it's not in very good shape, as she has severe rheumatoid arthritis all through her spine, and there's a possibility that it may even need to be operated on one day. I'm pretty scared, because my best friend in the world has similar problems, and I know what kind of pain she's had to deal with, and has to deal with on a daily basis, and it hurts me to know she's in such bad pain. Knowing that my mom may be heading down a similar road frightens me, which is why your prayers are so important to me. My mom works a very physical job where she has to clean rooms, and dining rooms all day, and she comes home in severe pain each evening. She's going in for further testing next week, so please pray that the results aren't too bad, and also pray that her doctor prescribe her more pain medication. She hardly receives any, and desperately needs more. Once she receives all the test results back, she's going to have evidence of all her problems, and is going to apply for disability, which I've been trying to talk her into getting for years. Anyway, I know many of you have had my back in tough situations before, and I thank you all in advance for reading this, and for keeping her in your prayers, and/or thoughts. Thanks again, and God Bless!!
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09-12-2009, 12:36 AM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I will definitely include your Mom in my prayers Brad.
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09-12-2009, 12:38 AM	#3
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	I'll keep her in my prayers.
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09-12-2009, 12:38 AM	#4
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	I love talking to your mom, she's a precious lady! I will keep her in my prayers, deep in my heart I know that everything's going to be alright with her. Let her know I'm thinking of her, God bless her sweet spirit! Don't worry Brad, just keep praying for her and be there for her, that's the best thing you can do right now
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09-12-2009, 01:51 AM	#11
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Ugh, I'm sorry. Poor thing. I hope and pray things turn out alright.
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09-12-2009, 12:39 AM	#5
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I'm very sorry to hear about your mom, Brad. I'll say a prayer for her in church this weekend. I hope that the doctor will be able to give her something to relieve the pain.

09-12-2009, 01:14 AM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Brad, I'm so sad to hear this. Often people don't realize that your neck is your spine, and neck pain can be unbearable. I don't know how your mother even works every day. If I was denied SS Disability, I wouldn't go out and get a job. I couldn't work if there was a million dollars involved, and I'm not kidding. It sounds like your mother's spine problems are spreading. I truly hope that's not the case. I know it's me you're referring to, and that's okay, Brad. My prayers are with your mother and with you. I know how much you love and adore her, and worry about her.

09-12-2009, 01:16 AM	#7
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	sorry to hear that. i will pray for your mom. hope she is feeling better, and has a speedy recovery.

09-12-2009, 01:30 AM	#8
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Thanks so much for your kind words and wishes Marvo, James, Lauren, Mike, Janice, and Kyle!!! Your words and prayers mean so much to me, and they most definitely will to my mom as well. I just told her that I started a prayer thread for her, and told her she already got 6 responses. When I told her your guys' names, her reply was: Wow, even guys responded!!! That made me laugh out loud, she's so cute!! lol! When everyone has replied, I plan on copying this thread for her, just as I did when she had her heart surgery, and she'll get to read all of your guys' kind words of support. Thanks again, you guys are awesome!!!

09-12-2009, 03:10 AM	#12
beautifuldreamer Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 30, 2009 Location: In a constant state of oblivion Posts: 1,361	Oh Brad! I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's problems... I'll DEFINITELY say a prayer for her right now. You're right, Brad.. saying a prayer the second you hear about the news really does feel like the right thing to do! Your mom sounds like an amazing woman.. actually, I know she is from what you've told me! I hope everything turns out the way it needs to so that she can be in the best of health! God Bless Brad's mom!! and God Bless Brad too.

09-12-2009, 06:48 AM	#13
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	That's terrible. I'm sorry to hear your Mom's going through that. I'll be praying for her, and I hope she gets the help she needs and recovers ASAP.
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09-12-2009, 08:09 AM	#14
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	I'll definately be praying, bud!!!

09-12-2009, 08:17 AM	#15
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Ohhhh man. Not kosher. I hope your mom is able to get assistance and MUCH-needed relief soon! I'll be thinking of her.
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