Mad Russian Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Tom Grace is known to the CM community as Warmonger. He has been active every since the CMBO days. Right now his 14 year old son Matthew is fighting for his life. Matthew and the Grace family need our prayers. This is the last email I got from Tom: Hi Some of you may have heard already but Matthew has spent the last three weeks in the Calgary ICU. During this time he has weaken greatly. He has had two more surgerys. One to drain excess fluid from his brain which was successful. He also had a operation to put in a trach and a feeding tube as he could no longer protect his air way. He lost his gag reflex and was getting lung infections from breathing stuff into his lungs. We learned that the Doctors are extremely worried about his heart and lungs. They told last friday that he could have a heart attack. However they are continuing with his radiation treatment. He has currently had 10 of 31 treatments. We have no way of knowing if it will work but we are praying for success. They have noticed that over the weekend Matt improved a little. We hope this is a indication of some kind of success. We are staying at the Calgary Ronald McDonald house. We have taken our other boys out of school and the entire family is here in Calgary until the new year. Please continue to pray for Matthew. A Christmas miracle would be so great. Tom, Wendy, Micheal, Matthew and Nicholas The Grace family email is, twgrace101@hotmail.com Please pray for Matthew and drop the Grace family a small email to show our support. Thank you. Steve Overton 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moraine Sedai Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Done. I do hope this young man makes it through this ordeal. Will send an email momentarily. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffsmith Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Always Glad to Fullfill a Prayer Request 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 Our whole family is praying for Matthew and the Grace family. I have already e-mailed to them. If there is anything we can do to help please let us know. Cecile and Willie Lapus 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chashm Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 I will add you this to my churches prayer list 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Poppys,done. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyCity Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 The least I can do 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMik1 Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Done, I am praying for them. BigMik1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leopard_2 Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 I don't pray, but I wish him the best. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Russian Posted December 3, 2004 Author Share Posted December 3, 2004 Originally posted by Spookster: Steve, Just called the Ronald McDonald House. Left a $100 donation to the facility. (Apparently, Wayne Gretzky is a big Calgary Ronald McDonald fan. So I am in good company.) Talked to a Ronald McDonald associate, who told me, "Matthew's doing pretty well." Good news. The associate offered to connect me to the room, but since I've never met the Grace family, I said it was enough to tell them that the "CM Community has them in their thoughts." Somehow, I think "Warmonger" is the least fitting name for Tom..."Good Father" should be his moniker. Peace, Mike DUH!!!! I never thought about calling Canada. It is treated the same as a call in the US on my cell phone. I have gotten the number for the Ronald McDonald House... 403-240-3000 and also left messages and donations. They said that in the past week that there have been an influx of calls and donations. THANK YOU!!! All of you!!! Keep the prayers coming. It can't hurt!! I will update again this weekend. Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaTyR Posted December 3, 2004 Share Posted December 3, 2004 Both of my grandparents from my fathers side were hospitilized today, pa having a stroke and ma not coping without him. I'm not trying to steal the show, I just want to say that I understand the worry for one's loved ones. I am not a praying man, I don't belong to any religion, but my thoughts are with you Tom and your son Matthew as much as they are with my grandparents. No need for extra suffering in this world of ours. Hoping all fares well, Valtteri 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Russian Posted December 4, 2004 Author Share Posted December 4, 2004 Originally posted by SaTyR: Both of my grandparents from my fathers side were hospitilized today, pa having a stroke and ma not coping without him. I'm not trying to steal the show, I just want to say that I understand the worry for one's loved ones. I am not a praying man, I don't belong to any religion, but my thoughts are with you Tom and your son Matthew as much as they are with my grandparents. No need for extra suffering in this world of ours. Hoping all fares well, Valtteri You aren't stealing anything. The thread is about people in need of prayer. I'll say a prayer for you and your Grandparents, as well as the Grace family. Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Originally posted by SaTyR: Both of my grandparents from my fathers side were hospitilized today, pa having a stroke and ma not coping without him. I'm not trying to steal the show, I just want to say that I understand the worry for one's loved ones. I am not a praying man, I don't belong to any religion, but my thoughts are with you Tom and your son Matthew as much as they are with my grandparents. No need for extra suffering in this world of ours. Hoping all fares well, Valtteri No shortage of pain in the world, my friend. Good thing there's no shortage of prayer and kind wishes to bring what comfort one can. Be assured that our thoughts are with you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooz Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 I have prayed for Matthew in Buddhists Temples, Catholic Churches and even a Chinese Mosque. I hope God, by whatever name he calls himself, can hear and answer our prayers. Fourteen years old. Matthew is a hero. Fight the good fight, win the most important battle--the fight for life. Nothing is more precious or fleeting. God bless you, Matt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasleboy Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 My prayers are with you Matthew,and your family. This is perfect time of the year for a miracle. I beleive it will happen.Email on the way. God bless. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Russian Posted December 4, 2004 Author Share Posted December 4, 2004 I talked with Tom on the phone twice yesterday. The family has been amazed at the emails and calls to the Ronald McDonald House. The number is 403-240-3000 for the Calgary RMH. They told the Grace family that good wishes and donations are pouring in from the United States. Not sure what they consider pouring but it must be a lot more than they are used to seeing. Matthew's condition has started to improve as well. Imagine that... Last week they tried to sit him up in a wheel chair and his heart rate and pulse soared to the point that they were worried that he would have a heart attack. When the family met with doctors last week they were very concerned about Matthew's condition. In the last part of this week his heart rate and pulse have stabilized, he has taken his chemo-therapy treatments without any problems, he has sit up in the wheelchair with no complications, he is a lot more active and his father said, "he looks better." That says it all. Keep the prayers coming. Also, the messages to the RMH in Calgary are a source of support to the family. The donations are nice and I'm sure they are more than appreciated but this isn't about money. We need to continue to pray for Matthew. His battle isn't over yet. Thank you for your immediate and caring response. I know that it has meant a great deal to the Grace's. When I asked Tom if he had gotten any emails he replied more than he could answer. Here is a letter that Tom's wife sent out. There is reference to a TV news cast but I have yet to make it work. Tom couldn't find it either. Both of us use the computer for hours a day. His wife, who is rarely on the computer, went straight to it. If someone can figure out where this is I would like to see it too. Here is the letter that has the relevant Matthew Grace parts to it. Subject: Link for Matthew's newscast on web Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2004 07:40:53 -0700 I checked on the BC TV website and I see that the version of the news I was able to tape was edited from the full one that showed at 7 p.m. (mine was taped at midnight). However, on the internet there is the full version at this link: http://www.bcctv.ca/streamnews.jsp?id=/news/streaming_news.htm Click on the CTV News Button, then on THURSDAY. You can move the slider to 20:25, which is when Matt's newscast comes on. I tried using the search for news option but Matthew Grace didn't bring up anything. Once again thanks for your support of the Grace family. Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanachai Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Not a big guy for prayer, actually. On the day when my sister died in September, I went out under a tree and talked to her, and wished her well. I hope for and ask of the Goddess more for Matthew. I ask that he be restored to his life, and his family. I ask that his Spirit be kept in a gentle place until it can be restored to him, and he to those who love him. I humbly ask only good for him, and his. I wish for health to be his, that the pains of those who love him will be eased by his recovery, and that his life will be a light that shines back on this dark time, chasing away the shadows of fear and anxiousness. I tell my Goddess, that, though I do not know him, I care for him, and ask Her to care for him as well, Her child. Whatever happens, I ask for peace on his family, and I ask that all these prayers be answered. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junk2drive Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 I forwarded it to my wife 3 meters away from me and she was able to watch it with me looking over her shoulder. Could be the station removes older stories? Or your firewall or some other security settings is preventing a connection. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Russian Posted December 4, 2004 Author Share Posted December 4, 2004 Originally posted by junk2drive: I forwarded it to my wife 3 meters away from me and she was able to watch it with me looking over her shoulder. Could be the station removes older stories? Or your firewall or some other security settings is preventing a connection. I could probably watch it too if I could find it. I can't find the article on the website. Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzman Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 I just watched the story. Although the reason for it is not the best, it was nice to see the faces of those who we are all thinking about and praying for. There should be a big CTV picture on the screen below a note saying to click on it. Click on that image and let realplayer run through the 17 seconds then click on Thursday. Then move the bar till is shows 20 minutes or so. The video is from the CTV newcast on Thrusday night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Russian Posted December 4, 2004 Author Share Posted December 4, 2004 Originally posted by Pzman: I just watched the story. Although the reason for it is not the best, it was nice to see the faces of those who we are all thinking about and praying for. There should be a big CTV picture on the screen below a note saying to click on it. Click on that image and let realplayer run through the 17 seconds then click on Thursday. Then move the bar till is shows 20 minutes or so. The video is from the CTV newcast on Thrusday night. When I click on the CTV news button it asks me if I want to save the file. No list of anything comes up. Nothing runs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moraine Sedai Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 I don't know which browser you are using, but if it's not IE, it may be a compatibility issue. I've had problems with Java applications not working in Opera and even sometimes in Mozilla Firefox. If you aren't using IE but you have it on your system, you could try that. ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Panther Commander, Done, for the child and all in need! Seanachai, That was beautiful and was expressed with the soul of a poet. Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Talker Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Done for all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rune Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Also done for all, but forgot to post here. Rune 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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