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RayfromUSA vienne, Rhone-Alpes France

Wed Nov 4, 2009 4:33 PM CST : My health

As some of you know, I have a serious degenerative neurological condition called hydrocephalus. What that means is that liquid is accumulating in the ventricles of my brain, gradually compressing the brain more and more.

I've had it ever since 1993 but it was totally misdiagnosed until just a couple of years ago. Too late to really do anything about it.

Anyway it's been slowly but steadily getting worse for all that time and now the process is accelerating. It began to affect my balance very slightly only 3 years ago, now its so serious I can barely walk. It also affects my vision, my coordination, my leg muscles etc.

Seen from my side, It's something like living on a Tilt-o-Whirl that never stops and being sick drunk at the same time.

If it continues to get worse, (and it almost certainly will) soon I won't be able to live independently. And by that time, I won't be able to do anything at all, so I have to take all the steps now to prepare. And in my shape that isn't easy.

So, please remember me in your prayers.
Especially that I will be able to get things accomplished.
There's a lot to do and everything is really hard for me.

Thalassa Athens, Attica Greece

Wed Nov 4, 2009 4:36 PM CST : My health

Ahhhhh, Ray. I have no words.

Conrad73 Lonesome Town Zurich, Zrich Switzerland

Wed Nov 4, 2009 4:43 PM CST : My health

RayfromUSA: As some of you know, I have a serious degenerative neurological condition called hydrocephalus. What that means is that liquid is accumulating in the ventricles of my brain, gradually compressing the brain more and more.

I've had it ever since 1993 but it was totally misdiagnosed until just a couple of years ago. Too late to really do anything about it.

Anyway it's been slowly but steadily getting worse for all that time and now the process is accelerating. It began to affect my balance very slightly only 3 years ago, now its so serious I can barely walk. It also affects my vision, my coordination, my leg muscles etc.

Seen from my side, It's something like living on a Tilt-o-Whirl that never stops and being sick drunk at the same time.

If it continues to get worse, (and it almost certainly will) soon I won't be able to live independently. And by that time, I won't be able to do anything at all, so I have to take all the steps now to prepare. And in my shape that isn't easy.

So, please remember me in your prayers.
Especially that I will be able to get things accomplished.
There's a lot to do and everything is really hard for me.

Really sorry to hear that!

bettyboop63 glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK

Wed Nov 4, 2009 4:44 PM CST : My health

RayfromUSA: As some of you know, I have a serious degenerative neurological condition called hydrocephalus. What that means is that liquid is accumulating in the ventricles of my brain, gradually compressing the brain more and more.

I've had it ever since 1993 but it was totally misdiagnosed until just a couple of years ago. Too late to really do anything about it.

Anyway it's been slowly but steadily getting worse for all that time and now the process is accelerating. It began to affect my balance very slightly only 3 years ago, now its so serious I can barely walk. It also affects my vision, my coordination, my leg muscles etc.

Seen from my side, It's something like living on a Tilt-o-Whirl that never stops and being sick drunk at the same time.

If it continues to get worse, (and it almost certainly will) soon I won't be able to live independently. And by that time, I won't be able to do anything at all, so I have to take all the steps now to prepare. And in my shape that isn't easy.

So, please remember me in your prayers.
Especially that I will be able to get things accomplished.
There's a lot to do and everything is really hard for me.

you shall be in my thoughts and prayers every day and when I start my treatment soon we can keep each others spirits up..

..Ive cared for many adults in your situation throughout my career and as Im aslo coping with a debilitating illness every day I can totally empathise with your situation ..you lean on me as when you need....

RDM59 Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland UK

Wed Nov 4, 2009 4:49 PM CST : My health

I don't pray Ray but you have my sympathies for having such a horid condition.
I hope its progress is slow.

HealthyLiving Sulphur, Oklahoma USA

Wed Nov 4, 2009 5:57 PM CST : My health

RDM59: I don't pray Ray but you have my sympathies for having such a horid condition.
I hope its progress is slow.

Actually R, praying is quite simple...

Almighty God, You know the situation of our friend Ray concerning the Health of his mind and body. You have given him the mind of Christ. A sound mind. I curse the roots of this disease!! I command this disease to cease and desist immediately! I ask you now to bring Rays body and mind in line with his Spirit and bring forth complete healing. The Anointing breaks the yolk! I ask you to touch Ray NOW with your presence. I ask in accordance with your word who spoke these words:

Mar 11:22 Jesus said to them, "Have faith in God!
Mar 11:23 I can guarantee this truth: This is what will be done for someone who doesn't doubt but believes what he says will happen: He can say to this mountain, 'Be uprooted and thrown into the sea,' and it will be done for him.
Mar 11:24 That's why I tell you to have faith that you have already received whatever you pray for, and it will be yours.
Mar 11:25 Whenever you pray, forgive anything you have against anyone. Then your Father in heaven will forgive your failures."

Almighty God, I believe I receive what I have asked for and I thank YOU and give YOU Glory for Ray's healing and a good report! Ray, receive your healing in Jesus name! Amen! And so be it.

hollandgirl Okanagan Valley B.C. Canada, British Columbia Canada

Wed Nov 4, 2009 6:58 PM CST : My health

HealthyLiving: Actually R, praying is quite simple... Almighty God, You know the situation of our friend Ray concerning the Health of his mind and body. You have given him the mind of Christ. A sound mind. I curse the roots of this disease!! I command this disease to cease and desist immediately! I ask you now to bring Rays body and mind in line with his Spirit and bring forth complete healing. The Anointing breaks the yolk! I ask you to touch Ray NOW with your presence. I ask in accordance with your word who spoke these words:

Mar 11:22 Jesus said to them, "Have faith in God!
Mar 11:23 I can guarantee this truth: This is what will be done for someone who doesn't doubt but believes what he says will happen: He can say to this mountain, 'Be uprooted and thrown into the sea,' and it will be done for him.
Mar 11:24 That's why I tell you to have faith that you have already received whatever you pray for, and it will be yours.
Mar 11:25 Whenever you pray, forgive anything you have against anyone. Then your Father in heaven will forgive your failures."

Almighty God, I believe I receive what I have asked for and I thank YOU and give YOU Glory for Ray's healing and a good report! Ray, receive your healing in Jesus name! Amen! And so be it.

Joining you in this prayer for Ray.
Where there are two gathered in My Name, there I will be also, says Jesus.
Amen let it be so

jokerlips Jakarta Indonesia

Wed Nov 4, 2009 9:46 PM CST : My health

wishing you get the treatment needed to fight this battle, Ray. I don't know you personally but I know the fighting spirit is there :) So, you'll be in our prayers

"...for the battle is the Lord's"

Laura25 Somewhere, New York USA

Wed Nov 4, 2009 11:30 PM CST : My health

So sorry to hear that your condition is getting worse, Ray.

I don't pray, but am keeping you in my thoughts and wish you be able to fight the acceleration process.

Big hugs.

hopefloats Slim's Lady, Tennessee USA

Thu Nov 5, 2009 3:36 PM CST : My health

So sorry to hear this Ray.

RobertC2 Xaghra, Gozo, Gozo Malta

Thu Nov 5, 2009 3:44 PM CST : My health

RayfromUSA: As some of you know, I have a serious degenerative neurological condition called hydrocephalus. What that means is that liquid is accumulating in the ventricles of my brain, gradually compressing the brain more and more.

I've had it ever since 1993 but it was totally misdiagnosed until just a couple of years ago. Too late to really do anything about it.

Anyway it's been slowly but steadily getting worse for all that time and now the process is accelerating. It began to affect my balance very slightly only 3 years ago, now its so serious I can barely walk. It also affects my vision, my coordination, my leg muscles etc.

Seen from my side, It's something like living on a Tilt-o-Whirl that never stops and being sick drunk at the same time.

If it continues to get worse, (and it almost certainly will) soon I won't be able to live independently. And by that time, I won't be able to do anything at all, so I have to take all the steps now to prepare. And in my shape that isn't easy.

So, please remember me in your prayers.
Especially that I will be able to get things accomplished.
There's a lot to do and everything is really hard for me.

You're a cool guy and your posts are always decent and thoughtful and they don't matter if from a guy who is healthy or going downhill slowly or rapidly - we all die sooner or later and it's quality of thought that is more important than quantity of wasted time.

Your quality of thought is precious and it has already impinged on the consciousness of many people. You deserve to feel proud of yourself; should you die now (this instant) your life shall not have been in vain because you have had a BENEFICIAL influence on many other people - consciously or unconsciously.

YOU have affected ME in a beneficial way - I am glad to have 'met' you and feel honoured to have been part of your indirect world. I am a man of little or no faith but I thank 'whatever' for your existence.............. yes, you are in my prayers - of celebration of life rather than the sorrow of inevitable death that we all must face one day.

Cheers!

kyriacos2009 Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England UK

Thu Nov 5, 2009 3:48 PM CST : My health

Sending you prayers, good wishes, and positive thoughts.

goodfriend glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK

Thu Nov 5, 2009 3:49 PM CST : My health

I am sad to hear of you're ill health, my heart goes out to you and i hope you will find the strength to do all that you need to get done..

Englishman55 Cortona, Tuscany Italy

Thu Nov 5, 2009 3:53 PM CST : My health

Hi Ray,
I have always read your posts with interest, not always agreeing but with respect for your point of view.
You are always concise and forthright and I would hope that we will see more of you for a long time to come.

I am sorry to hear that at some point we may not see you here, but wish that it's still a long way off.

I hope your preperations go well for you and you manage to achieve all that you want.

Best wishes with you fight Ray... Take care

Shewolf55 Columbia, South Carolina USA

Thu Nov 5, 2009 3:57 PM CST : My health

You are a great member of CS and I hope that you can continue to post for a long time to come. Good luck with all the preparations and I hope that they do not add to your burdens.

I get the Tilt-o-Whirl bit and know you must be uncomfortable. You have a strong spirit and a good soul to be coping so well with this disease.

rizlared ., Shanghai China

Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:09 PM CST : My health

Ray, we may not agree on threads but you have my sympathy and thoughts, I wish you well in your fight against this problem, and trust that medication can in some small way easy your pain and discomfort. I know you believe in God so... God speed and blessings.