Tammy Faye is dying

[metta]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070510...r&printer=1;_ylt=ApqXpMHGzb8NG_PsMBK2gvNnhVID

Tammy Faye: Doctors not treating cancer
Wed May 9, 8:40 PM ET


Former televangelist Tammy Faye Messner said doctors have stopped treating her cancer and that her weight has dropped to 65 pounds.
In a letter posted Tuesday on her Web site, Messner thanked her "faithful friends" for sending her flowers, cards and gifts as she battles cancer for a third time. The 65-year-old Charlotte resident was first diagnosed with colon cancer in 1996, and she announced in 2004 that the disease had spread to her lungs.
"The doctors have stopped trying to treat the cancer and so now it's up to God and my faith. And that's enough!" she wrote.
Messner said her daughter and her daughter's friends were taking care of her while her husband, Roe Messner, builds churches. He had no comment on his wife's condition, said a woman who answered the phone Wednesday at his business.
Messner has frequently spoken about her medical problems, saying she hoped to be an inspiration to others. Letters, including updates on her health, have been posted every few months on her Web site.
"I am down weight-wise to 65 pounds, and look like a scarecrow. I need God's miracle to swallow," she said in her latest posting. "I look at young people and wish with all my heart for just one day of 'feeling great.'"
Messner divorced Jim Bakker in 1992, while he was serving a sentence for financial fraud. The pair founded a Christian retreat in Fort Mill, S.C., and built a multimillion-dollar evangelism empire.
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On the Net:
Tammy Faye Messner: http://www.tammyfaye.com

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070510...aye_messner;_ylt=AmsZnSkdxogW5vug1qieMOwDW7oF

 

[davy]

this proves that god has a sense of humor

... the one SOLITARY high profile conservative christian that likes gay people and she's gonna die, while all those homphobic bigotted conservative christians out there are gonna live for a long, looooong time

poor lady

 

[Corkles]

Poor Tammy....even though I usually dismiss religious people as 'nutty' I honestly believe that she means well and is a sweet woman.

 

[Joshua_me]

Poor Tammy....even though I usually dismiss religious people as 'nutty' I honestly believe that she means well and is a sweet woman.

I feel the same way as well...

I had heard that her cancer had gotten a lot worse, and since she had dropped out of the public spotlight, I figured that it 'wouldn't be long now'

In spite of her past, I always felt a sort of connection with her, and I really think that she was a kind, if somewhat misguided, woman.

I can only wish her and her family peace.

(and, that once she passes over, she realizes that us 'gay folk' aren't so
bad, after all....)

 

[PreTTy PeTe]

i miss her already

i think she was(is) pretty cool.

 

[metta]

http://www.tammyfaye.com/note20070508.htm

May 8, 2007

My Dear Faithful Friends,

Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, 4th of July and several birthdays of family and friends. Envelopes have become separated, or they are still in piles all over the place to send as yet. I have been on so much medication, so many have been trying to help with thank-you notes......I don't know.

Thank you for the rooms full of flowers, the tables full of cards, and beautiful little gifts laying everywhere. Thank you so much! I know I have missed so many gifts I should have sent for these special occasions. And then, trusting God to heal my sick stomach. Please try to understand.

The doctors have stopped trying to treat the cancer and so now it's up to God and my faith. And that's enough! But please continue to pray for the pain and sick stomach.

My precious daughter, Tammy Sue, and her wonderful friends are staying with me while Roe builds churches. They don't want me falling down the stairs. I am down weight wise to 65 pounds, and look like a scarecrow. I need God's miracle to swallow.

To those of you who are suffering as I....."don't give up"!! Make up your mind you're going to LIVE !! That is NOT EASY! The path gets so long. I look at young people and wish with all my heart for just one day of "feeling great". You see, God gives out his promises, they do not lie, they do not fail. We do not have to BEG him for them, they are FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You CAN make it!
Love,

 

[eddielee]

Poor Tammy Faye. I admire her a great deal. I hate that she is suffering, but I know that her faith will keep her strong until the end.

 

[metta]

Tammy Faye is a “True Believer.” I don't mean that in a mean way. I don’t know how people are able to be “True Believers.” It must have something to do with the way the human brain works. In some ways, I do understand it is probably an easier way to live….being able to answer everything that you don’t have an answer to with “it’s God.” And it would be truly comforting to really believe that we will see again our loved ones who have passed away.

I respect and appreciate that she can firmly grasp her faith, in a kind and loving way and that she does not use her faith to be cruel, especially to the gay community. I wish that all religious people were like her

I hope that they are at least minimizing her pain. I hope that she does not suffer for very long.

Logo is showing: The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

Jerry Fallwell....I really doubt that he really believes anything that he preaches. I think that he just uses religion for power and money. It is really sad that he has so many misguided followers.

 

[aadams990]

I loved her on the Surreal Life. I never really knew anything about her, but I respected what I did know. It's unlikely, but hopefully she will somehow manage to get through this, or at least avoid as much pain as possible.

 

[NineOfClubs]

Logo is showing: The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

For anyone who hasn't seen this, I'd highly recommend it.

And, I'm also hoping that this sweet lady, Tammy Faye, doesn't have to suffer...

 

[PreTTy PeTe]

it's odd

i like her.......

who would have thunk that.

wish her the best....

some people just deserve to go to heaven.

 

[buzzj]

it's odd

i like her.......

who would have thunk that.

wish her the best....

some people just deserve to go to heaven.

PreTTy PeTe, that's pretty much the way I feel too! You said it well!

 

[josher]

I never believed since her PTL days that she had more than two functioning brain cells. But the way she was able to evolve in her personal views amazed me. I'm sad for her, but grateful she was able to be a voice of sanity in the world of crazy fundamentalists. As a believer, I'm sure a better life awaits her.

 

[valis23]

Did anyone else watch the series "One Punk Under God" about Jay Bakker? It was strangely compelling. I've about as much use for religion as a fish for a bicycle, and certainly no love for Jim or Tammy Faye. That said, the times he visited her did a lot to humanize her. Based on what I saw, I'd say "True Believer" is a very accurate description. I don't think she understood the harm she caused. That doesn't really excuse her actions, but it does explain them. Having watched my mother suffer a very similar death, I can sympathize with Jay, who obviously loves his mother. If for no other reason than that, I wish her no pain and an easy passage.

 

[interesting]

I really liked her on the Surreal Life

 

[unclaimedblessing]

Despite the fact that she (and Jim Bakker) bilked people for a fortune, nobody should have to suffer this way.
I hope she finds peace and forgiveness.

 

[herenthere]

The news of Tammy Faye losing her battle with cancer, makes me sad.

When the Bakker scandel hit, I truly believe that Tammy Faye was a victim as well as millions of other good folks.

I always felt that Tammy Faye tried really hard to right any of her wrongs, and asked and was sincere that she be forgiven.. Her contribution to society far outways her wrongs.

I hope she finds peace...she certainly deserves it!


I know that many of you will not agree with me, and thats ok..but please don't blast me over a differance of of opion. You are have a right to your views, same as me

Shalom

 

[snapcat]

Tammy Faye will always be a hero in my eyes. She's walked hand in hand with gays and lesbians in numerous Pride parades and festivals. She's spearheaded fundraising efforts for GLBT issues. She's really shown me what being a Child of God really should be like. And for that I will forever be thankful.

My thoughts and prayers are with Tammy Faye.

 

[1st love ron]

Wasn't her ex a dick smoker? Whatever happened to him? I don't recall her ever being homophobic but maybe I've got the religious scandals mixed up in my mind.

 

[snapcat]

Tammy Faye's son, Jay Bakker, is a progressive minister, seen here in a clip from Larry King Live.

I can only say, Bravo!