Once again we are asking for everyone to send some good thoughts, prayers, and love to Britney (pictured below). She will be undergoing a stem cell transplant tomorrow morning to hopefully save her life! All hopes are that this transplant will provide a re-birth for Britney and we would love it if you would all leave messages of strength and encouragement on our
Facebook post and/or on this blog post to help get her through this difficult journey!
Britney is 32 years old and has a rare condition called, Systemic Sclerosis or Diffuse Scleroderma. She has a very aggressive form of this disease which has caused her a lot of pain and suffering along with stealing over 50% of her lung function. In Britney's case, this disease is basically turning her skin and internal organs into stone. Diffuse Scleroderma is a progressive auto-immune disease which can sometimes have a prognosis of only 5-7 years from diagnosis. Britney has taken medications to fight off many symptoms and to help slow down the disease, but now she is in need of this stem-cell transplant to save her life.
We found out about Britney because some of Britney's great friends purchased the
Annie gown to brighten her long hospital stay. They picked the perfect gown for Britney! As the card that comes with this gown states, our great-grandmother, Annie, lived to be 98 years old, and was spunky, selfless, and fun…..qualities it seems that Britney shares. We wish for you a long life, like that of our great-grandma Annie :-)
PLEASE watch this beautiful video of Britney explaining her diagnosis and her journey towards transplant. You will see what an amazingly strong person Britney is and why she needs the help of family, friends, and strangers to lift her up and encourage her through this difficult journey.
Britney….you have a lot of loving people behind you and we know you are going to win this battle. Tomorrow, think of all of us singing "Happy Birthday To You" as you receive those cells that will restore you to better health!!. STAY STRONG AND FIGHT HARD BRITNEY!!
ST. PADRE PIO AND ST. PEREGRINE, MOTHER MARY AND ST. JOSEPH, PLEASE INTERCEDE TO OUR LORD JESUS, OUR DEAR GOD TO SEND HIS HEALING SPIRIT FOR BRITNEY AND SEND HER YOUR PEACE, HOPE AND LOVE. AMEN....
ReplyDeleteGo for it, Britney!! Go luck with the transplant and your recovery.
ReplyDeletePrayer for the Blessing of Stem Cells
ReplyDeleteTomorrow my sister is also having a stem cell transplant.This is the prayer I sent her.I wish you Brittney good health and that the angels surround you with their wings and give you back your health.Be strong!
THIS IS THE DAY1 THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE. LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT.
Most Merciful God, Creator and Sustainer of LIfe,
We come before you today, humbled by your great gift of life. In your infinite love, you planted within us these tiny cells that have the power to heal and renew. For giving scientists, physicians, and nurses the knowledge to use these cells for our well-being, we give you thanks. For having brought us to this special day, we give you thanks.
Today, we ask a special blessing on Brittney as she receives these life-giving cells. Let her trust not only in their power to heal, but in Your invitation to new life and new birth. Grant Brittney patience and hope as she waits for the restoration of body, mind, and spirit.
And now, send your spirit upon these cells, blessing them with your love and healing power.
In Your Holy Name, we pray. AMEN