Friday, March 30, 2012

Prayer Request for Abbie Gail the Dog

From Brian:
Our 12 year old boxer has been diagnosed with DM. She has stopped walking. Even with the cart she does not seem to want to go. Your prayers for her recovery would be welcomed. She is a friend to all.


Update from Brian:
Thank you very much! DM is similar to multiple sclerosis in people. It affects the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain and spinal cord. The CNS is responsible for carrying nerve impulses or messages to and from the muscles. Axons carry these messages and are similar to electrical wires. As with electrical wires, axons require insulation. Without insulation, the message leaks out. In the progression of DM, the myelin sheath (insulation) on the axon is damaged or slowly destroyed rendering the muscle incapable of carrying out a movement.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I ask that Saint Francis will give you and your dear boxer all the gifts and support you need. Don't give up hope, he is with you and your boxer

kristina said...

Prayers on the way for Abbie Gail and Brian. She sounds like a joy..."a friend to all"....how great is that?

Anonymous said...

God Bless your Abbie Gail and you!! She certainly does sound like a joy as Kristina said, too!
St. Jude, Blessed Francis Seelos, St. Roch, St. Francis, St. Martin, please intercede for Abbie Gail, we know the power of your intercession. Take her in your healing comforting embrace and restore her ability to walk and be happy with her family.
Hugs to Abbie Gail, please, from this prayer warrior!
And thank you, Brian, for that excellent explanation of DM, most appreciated. Please don't give up.

Anonymous said...

Dear Lord, please hold Abbie Gail close to you, give her a healing touch that she will be inspired to use her cart and move forward with a miraculous strengthening within her to help deal with this DM disease. Please lay a comforting hand upon Brian and bless him for all the Love he shows to Abbie Gail; thank You.