[Magdalen] Crucible

[Marion Thompson]

What a name, in either form!  Prayer for you, Esther!

Marion, a pilgrim
On 12/16/2014 11:25 AM, Ann Markle wrote:
> Esther, you go on my prayer list.  Glad you have a diagnosis - somehow
> having a "name" makes it just a LITTLE easier.
>
> Ann
>
> The Rev. Ann Markle
> Buffalo, NY
> ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
> blog:  www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com
>
> On Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 10:54 AM, Esther Williamson <momohl1 at cox.net> wrote:
>> I now have a diagnosis and ask for prayers. I have myelodisplastic
>> syndrome  aka refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts. At this point I
>> go back ion three months for blood work. No new meds. I am used to the
>> tiredness, weakness, and occasional shortness of breath. Eventually I may
>> require transfusions and beyond that - who knows.
>>
>> Esther
>>
>>
>> On 12/16/2014 9:19 AM, Ann Markle wrote:
>>
>>> Jim, for me it is 18 years, since 1996, when I found Big A.  It was a
>>> great
>>> grief when I thought I "lost" you all, only to find you in my "forums"
>>> category on Google (didn't even know it was there!).  I have great
>>> gratitude for my friends here, and all you've seen me through, as well.
>>> It
>>> has been a very good run, indeed.
>>>
>>> Ann
>>>
>>> The Rev. Ann Markle
>>> Buffalo, NY
>>> ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
>>> blog:  www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com
>>>
>>>
>>
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