I'm changin my post now since my papaw is home and feeling better now. This thread is for anyone to use and post their own requests. Lux took my post from another thread and made this a separate thread just for that reason. Please do not hesitate to make requests cause you might be surprised at the support you will get from the loungers!!




Here is my original request...
Sorry I know this is off-topic but there seem to be some religious people in here right now.

Please say a prayer for my grandfather cause my mom just called and said he just called her and she is taking him to the emergency room. He is having pains (chest, I believe). It scares me cause he had a heart attack last summer and then a 5 bypass surgery. So now I'm heading to meet them at the hospital. Thanks!

I :heart: my Papaw!

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Ray's friend and everyone else here is in my :pray: I got another update on my Navy buddy the other day.They changed his estimate till death from 2-6 months to 1 month.He's going down quick with a lot of pain, so the best he can hope for is a speedy passing.He says he has made his peace and is prepared for the end.Please keep him in your :pray: :sadwalk:

Ray, I hope your ex is able to get this under control. My neighbor is going through dialysis for the same thing brought on by diabetes. She has suffered since I moved in 4.5 years ago.

WWP, I hope your friend's passing is peaceful and pain free. Cancer is so horrible and relentless.

Some of you may remember my ex who used to be a member here. I was talking to him last night and found out he has been going through dialysis for about a week due to kidney problems brought on by diabetes. He was very tired so we did not talk long but from what I was able to gather, he is going to find out in the next couple of days how bad it really is but he believes he will lose his right kidney, and not sure how well the left one is doing.

Ray's friend and everyone else here is in my :pray: I got another update on my Navy buddy the other day.They changed his estimate till death from 2-6 months to 1 month.He's going down quick with a lot of pain, so the best he can hope for is a speedy passing.He says he has made his peace and is prepared for the end.Please keep him in your :pray: :sadwalk:

:pray: for both. :hug:

:pray: for all of you.

Update on Aaron Merchant - he's had a few surgeries but will still need many more. His body is beginning to reject some of the temporary skin but they're hoping it'll work long enough for him to get the surgeries and skin grafts done.

Update: My friend found out last night it is renal cell carcinoma in his right kidney. They told him it is the most common type and they can probably remove it with surgery but they do not know for sure right now.

:pray: for all of you here :hug:

Update: My friend found out last night it is renal cell carcinoma in his right kidney. They told him it is the most common type and they can probably remove it with surgery but they do not know for sure right now.

:hug: Thanks for the update.

Rayzac, I hope your friend is doing ok and they're able to remove the cancer successfully.

Please keep my family in your prayers. My cousin (he was only 29 years old) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly about 4 hours ago. He was found dead this morning at 6am :sadwalk: Please also pray for his children that will now face life without their father.

Prayers to all.

I'm still not doing well. :sadwalk:

I'm sorry you're not doing well TWO. I hope things look up for you soon.

I just found out that they suspect my cousin died of a morphine overdose :sadwalk:

Prayers for all of you...so sorry RG. :comfort:









I'd like you all to wish me luck. I don't want to jinx it by saying what for...but for the next couple of months I'm in limbo about something important. TIA :blowkiss:

Prayers for all of you...so sorry RG. :comfort:









I'd like you all to wish me luck. I don't want to jinx it by saying what for...but for the next couple of months I'm in limbo about something important. TIA :blowkiss:
Best of luck to you. I hope it all works out.

RG - I'm so sorry. :comfort:

TWO - :comfort: I hope things get better for you soon!

Rayzac - :pray: that they get all the cancer out of your friend

Schoob - :pray: that life blesses you with an abundance of joy and peace! You've earned it!

How are the twins, Aggiemom?

How are the twins, Aggiemom?

Skinny (but fattening up) and happy!

They went home a week after birth and this last Wednesday went from every other day weigh-ins to weekly ones! The boy is nearly 5 lbs and his sister is a bit bigger than that. My mom is going to murder my BIL, and the feeling is mutual. :coverlaf: She's there until the 22nd. This is going to get interesting....

Sister has been released to take the kids out for walks, but they can't go into crowds just yet. She's still nursing/pumping (AMAZING!!) and the babies love the boob juice for sure!

Skinny (but fattening up) and happy!

They went home a week after birth and this last Wednesday went from every other day weigh-ins to weekly ones! The boy is nearly 5 lbs and his sister is a bit bigger than that. My mom is going to murder my BIL, and the feeling is mutual. :coverlaf: She's there until the 22nd. This is going to get interesting....

Sister has been released to take the kids out for walks, but they can't go into crowds just yet. She's still nursing/pumping (AMAZING!!) and the babies love the boob juice for sure!
Ut oh, BIL not helping out much?

I'm glad to hear they're doing much better. They did incredibly well for preemies. I hope they continue to grow.

Ut oh, BIL not helping out much?

I'm glad to hear they're doing much better. They did incredibly well for preemies. I hope they continue to grow.

BIL should be been a 1950s dad. He just doesn't get it... a single diaper change does not win you Dad of the Year in my mom's book. :coverlaf:

Thanks all.

Wow RG, that is devastating. I hope the family is able to find some support and move on.

Ray, keep us posted on your friend.

Wow RG, that is devastating. I hope the family is able to find some support and move on.

Ray, keep us posted on your friend.
Yeah, it is for the family. But, I have a hard time not being pissed off at my cousin for doing something so stupid. He was 29 and had children; time to grow up. I would like to know who he got the morphine from.

Please keep my friend's son in your prayers (he's 12.) He had emergency surgery for a perforated appendix. Poor little guy was in so much pain when I just left the hospital (he had just gotten up to the peds floor.)

:pray: It stinks to see kids in pain like that.

:pray: for all of you in here ! I have no updates on my friend at this time. I just hope for a peaceful passing for him. :hug:

My brother and sister-in-law have been informed that their new baby girl (my niece) is showing signs of SMA Type 1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_muscular_atrophy). Confirmation pending, things don't look so good. Your silent support is appreciated. If anyone that skims over this has personally dealt with SMA or similar affliction, PMs with any resource/advise/info are welcomed.

Kind of forgot about this and was thinking about things and browsing the lounge for whatever reason. Sadly my niece has since left us (in January). Please everyone pray for your kids (who have them) and be thankful for their health! Also, pray for cheap in vitro so there is hope my brother can some day have a child without taking a gamble. I know that some religious sects frown upon the method used (throw out 'afflicted' fertilized eggs in favor of normal ones) but I don't think any benevolent lord would frown upon two people wanting to bring a child into the world without taking the risk of giving them a terrible/very short life.

my first venture into this thread, but please pray for a friend of mine. her mom's had many strokes, the doctors don't know why. she's incapacitated, and they've told my friend to make sure the will is in order :-/. friend's mom has been in the hospital all day after another stroke last night.

Thoughts and prayers for everyone in here :comfort:

Rayzac, I hope your friend is doing ok and they're able to remove the cancer successfully.

Please keep my family in your prayers. My cousin (he was only 29 years old) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly about 4 hours ago. He was found dead this morning at 6am Please also pray for his children that will now face life without their father.

Prayers to all.

I'm still not doing well.


I'd like you all to wish me luck. I don't want to jinx it by saying what for...but for the next couple of months I'm in limbo about something important. TIA :blowkiss:

Please keep my friend's son in your prayers (he's 12.) He had emergency surgery for a perforated appendix. Poor little guy was in so much pain when I just left the hospital (he had just gotten up to the peds floor.)

:pray: for all of you in here ! I have no updates on my friend at this time. I just hope for a peaceful passing for him.

my first venture into this thread, but please pray for a friend of mine. her mom's had many strokes, the doctors don't know why. she's incapacitated, and they've told my friend to make sure the will is in order :-/. friend's mom has been in the hospital all day after another stroke last night.

:pray: for all. :hug:

Kind of forgot about this and was thinking about things and browsing the lounge for whatever reason. Sadly my niece has since left us (in January). Please everyone pray for your kids (who have them) and be thankful for their health! Also, pray for cheap in vitro so there is hope my brother can some day have a child without taking a gamble. I know that some religious sects frown upon the method used (throw out 'afflicted' fertilized eggs in favor of normal ones) but I don't think any benevolent lord would frown upon two people wanting to bring a child into the world without taking the risk of giving them a terrible/very short life.


I'm so sorry about your niece. :comfort:

Today is my cousin's funeral. If you would, could you please keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers as they say their final good-byes.

Also, if you feel like it, throw in an extra prayer for me and my anxiety, as this will be the first time I see my biological father in 5+ years. I haven't seen (nor spoken) with him since we had a disagreement over my pregnancy.

:pray:

:pray:

Thanks ladies. One word that will get me through today..... Klonopin!

my first venture into this thread, but please pray for a friend of mine. her mom's had many strokes, the doctors don't know why. she's incapacitated, and they've told my friend to make sure the will is in order :-/. friend's mom has been in the hospital all day after another stroke last night.
My prayers are with your friend and her family ...Praying for wisdom for the doctors treating her :pray:

Rugratsgalore..Praying for you to feel peace and not to be nervous and for your cousin's family to be comforted:comfort:

:pray: for all and RG :comfort:

Today was a horribly emotional day. The good things are that I was able to spend some time with my step-mom, whom I haven't talked to in 4 years. I was also able to spend time with my half brother, his wife, and their daughter, which was fantastic since I haven't talked to them in 4 years. It felt wonderful to have my step-mom at my house after the funeral, BSing like old times.

Horrible things=it being a funeral for my cousin and seeing my biological father. My heart hurts tonight. I've only had him in my life for 3 years out of my 36 years alive so I shouldn't be hurt, disappointed, or hoping for more. But, today has left me emotionally drained between seeing a 29 year old in a casket and feeling rejected by my bio father all over again. I hate him and I love him at the same time, which is very taxing on my emotions.

Please continue to keep me in your prayers, that I finally come to terms with all of this.

:comfort: I really hope things get better for you, RG.

:comfort: I really hope things get better for you, RG.
Thanks. Normally I'm ok with this be cause I don't see my bio father (he lives 3 hours away.) But, today it was tough with the added emotions of a funeral. I got a half-hearted hug from him and a stupid comment about losing touch over the past few years. More than anything, I hate myself for letting my kids know him and love him and then be hurt by him when he vanished again. I should have known better since I lived it all my life. I swore I would NEVER, EVER let him hurt me again and I'm doing just that.

I gave him my cell phone number and have left this in his court now. I can't make him love me or act like a father no matter how hard I try :(

Thanks. Normally I'm ok with this be cause I don't see my bio father (he lives 3 hours away.) But, today it was tough with the added emotions of a funeral. I got a half-hearted hug from him and a stupid comment about losing touch over the past few years. More than anything, I hate myself for letting my kids know him and love him and then be hurt by him when he vanished again. I should have known better since I lived it all my life. I swore I would NEVER, EVER let him hurt me again and I'm doing just that.

I gave him my cell phone number and have left this in his court now. I can't make him love me or act like a father no matter how hard I try :(

Nor should you have to try. Don't let his actions (or lack-thereof) bring you down, though. It's a problem he has within himself; it's not about you. Just know that you have done nothing wrong to him, and you can't let his problems make you bitter. I'm sure it hurts; that's inevitable, but don't for one second think it's because there's something wrong with you. You're an amazing person, and don't let anything make you think otherwise :hug:

Nor should you have to try. Don't let his actions (or lack-thereof) bring you down, though. It's a problem he has within himself; it's not about you. Just know that you have done nothing wrong to him, and you can't let his problems make you bitter. I'm sure it hurts; that's inevitable, but don't for one second think it's because there's something wrong with you. You're an amazing person, and don't let anything make you think otherwise :hug:
I spent too many years thinking there was something wrong with me before I realized that if it was me, he'd have a relationship with all his other (MANY!) children, which he doesn't. I felt so rejected growing up (I mean, if even your own father can't love you, who will?)

For the record, I have a FANTASTIC step-father whom I consider my dad. I'm daddy's little girl despite no blood relation (but the emotional relationship it was counts and matters.) My dad is also a fantastic grandfather and would NEVER, EVER think of turning his back on me or my kids. And for that, I am SO grateful to him for loving me when he didn't have to and for shaping me into the person I am today. He's freakin awesome.

I spent too many years thinking there was something wrong with me before I realized that if it was me, he'd have a relationship with all his other (MANY!) children, which he doesn't. I felt so rejected growing up (I mean, if even your own father can't love you, who will?)

For the record, I have a FANTASTIC step-father whom I consider my dad. I'm daddy's little girl despite no blood relation (but the emotional relationship it was counts and matters.) My dad is also a fantastic grandfather and would NEVER, EVER think of turning his back on me or my kids. And for that, I am SO grateful to him for loving me when he didn't have to and for shaping me into the person I am today. He's freakin awesome.

I know EXACTLY what you mean. :hug:

BTW, could you please pray for my biological father despite the pain he's caused me. i found out that he isn't doing very well medically. I learned tonight that about 1.5-2 years ago he had another massive heart attack and had to be revived several times with the paddles. He had open heart surgery about 15 years ago and has significant damage to his heart already. Despite all of that he hasn't made any lifestyle changes and has recently started vomitting up blood but refuses to go to the doctor or change his ways of life. I fear the next funeral I will be attending will be his.

BTW, could you please pray for my biological father despite the pain he's caused me. i found out that he isn't doing very well medically. I learned tonight that about 1.5-2 years ago he had another massive heart attack and had to be revived several times with the paddles. He had open heart surgery about 15 years ago and has significant damage to his heart already. Despite all of that he hasn't made any lifestyle changes and has recently started vomitting up blood but refuses to go to the doctor or change his ways of life. I fear the next funeral I will be attending will be his.

:hug: and :comfort: to you RG ! It sounds like he may be 1 of those people who isn't capable of showing or receiving love like normal people.:nod: I say it's his loss but I'll :pray: for him along with everyone else here who needs it !

Thanks everyone. My bio father leaves tomorrow and didn't call to see me or my kids :sadwalk: :( If I didn't already cry out all my tears yesterday, have a crying hangover today, and a killer headache I would probably be upset. But, right now I'm realy pissed instead and want to hunt him down and beat him down.

:comfort: RG - I'm sorry you've had a crappy time of it lately. It's not fair - I hope things start to look up for you soon. :hug:

:comfort: RG - I'm sorry you've had a crappy time of it lately. It's not fair - I hope things start to look up for you soon. :hug:
I graduate college in 3 weeks! :whee: AND, on the 21st will be one year of living on borrowed time. Two things to celebrate for sure (I'm looking for positives right now lol)

I graduate college in 3 weeks! :whee: AND, on the 21st will be one year of living on borrowed time. Two things to celebrate for sure (I'm looking for positives right now lol)

:rock: Both excellent reasons to celebrate!

Such a great thread. Will be praying for all you guys.

Another update for Aaron Merchant --
He has been upgraded from critical condition to stable condition now. He has had several surgeries for his skin grafts and they seem to be healing nicely. They have not been able to operate or do anything for his broken back because they had to repair the skin first. They worked on his broken femur during one of the grafting surgeries. He's still looking at 3 months in the hospital and many months of therapy.

Thanks to everyone who kept him in your thoughts and prayers.

:pray: for metoday's kiddo who is having ear tubes put in tomorrow morning.

:hug: Mama - I'm sure he'll come through the procedure like a champ!

:pray: for metoday's kiddo who is having ear tubes put in tomorrow morning.

:hug: Mama - I'm sure he'll come through the procedure like a champ!

:pray: :pray: :pray:

:pray: and :hug: for everyone in this thread.

metoday's little guy will be getting his tubes in pretty soon. :pray: for an uneventful surgery and recovery. :hug:

So I'm going through some personal stuff and if any of you could send some prayers or good thoughts my way...I'd really really appreciate it. :hug:

So I'm going through some personal stuff and if any of you could send some prayers or good thoughts my way...I'd really really appreciate it. :hug:

:hug: You got it.

So I'm going through some personal stuff and if any of you could send some prayers or good thoughts my way...I'd really really appreciate it. :hug:

:hug: You're in my :pray:

So I'm going through some personal stuff and if any of you could send some prayers or good thoughts my way...I'd really really appreciate it. :hug:

Hey Autumn - just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers. Good thoughts coming as I type.:heart: :hug:

:hug: Autumn, I'll be thinking and praying for you.

So I'm going through some personal stuff and if any of you could send some prayers or good thoughts my way...I'd really really appreciate it. :hug:

Always. :hug:

So I'm going through some personal stuff and if any of you could send some prayers or good thoughts my way...I'd really really appreciate it. :hug:

In my :pray: Hang in there ! :hug:

I am feeling very stressed lately about a few things. I could really use prayers for the weight of the stress to be taken off my shoulders, please?

:pray: For you? Anything. :hug:

Just because, for the next month or so.

Thank you guys so much :hug: :hug:

And Jeni, Tiger prayers and good thoughts sent your way as well :pray: :hug:

Just because, for the next month or so.

:pray: :hug: Hope things are ok.



Please add my husband's aunt and family to your prayers. She was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain cancer today. I don't know the exact kind, but the prognosis isn't good. DH's mom died of cancer (colon) almost 13 years ago. I can't imagine losing one child to cancer - much less two. DH's grandparents are still living - in their late 90s and living independently! The family has elected to not let them in on the severity of the cancer.

Please pray for her comfort and for some kind of peace for her and our family. :(

:pray: :hug: Hope things are ok.



Please add my husband's aunt and family to your prayers. She was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain cancer today. I don't know the exact kind, but the prognosis isn't good. DH's mom died of cancer (colon) almost 13 years ago. I can't imagine losing one child to cancer - much less two. DH's grandparents are still living - in their late 90s and living independently! The family has elected to not let them in on the severity of the cancer.

Please pray for her comfort and for some kind of peace for her and our family. :(

Oh wow :( :( Definite :pray: and tons of good thoughts being sent :hug:

Just because, for the next month or so.


Please add my husband's aunt and family to your prayers. She was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain cancer today. I don't know the exact kind, but the prognosis isn't good. DH's mom died of cancer (colon) almost 13 years ago. I can't imagine losing one child to cancer - much less two. DH's grandparents are still living - in their late 90s and living independently! The family has elected to not let them in on the severity of the cancer.

Please pray for her comfort and for some kind of peace for her and our family. :(



Absolutely. :pray: :hug:

:comfort: for all and all in my :pray:

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If I was a prayin' man, I would. You'll be in my thoughts though.


If you need to talk, you know where to find me. :comfort:

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:comfort: and in my :pray:

:hug: redjen.

Well as much as I try to stay away from this thread; after my earlier post today I got more bad news. It seems that my BFF has been putting off telling me that he may be having a re-occurence of bone cancer. He had this along time ago (20+) years and since then has had another bought of a different type of cancer so this may be round 3. He didn't want to tell me because he knows I'm having other problems. I feel silly as this is way bigger than any of my problems. He won't know for sure for a few more weeks, they are still testing.

:pray: :comfort:

:hug: Thoughts and prayers with everyone that needs them. Here if any of you wanna talk. :comfort:

Well as much as I try to stay away from this thread; after my earlier post today I got more bad news. It seems that my BFF has been putting off telling me that he may be having a re-occurence of bone cancer. He had this along time ago (20+) years and since then has had another bought of a different type of cancer so this may be round 3. He didn't want to tell me because he knows I'm having other problems. I feel silly as this is way bigger than any of my problems. He won't know for sure for a few more weeks, they are still testing.

Many many :pray: for him.

Could you all keep me in your thoughts. I'm dealing with a lot of emotional bullshit that is taking its toll on me. I'm feeling defeated.

:comfort: You got it.

:hug: from the lower peninsula to the UP.

:pray:

metoday's little guy will be getting his tubes in pretty soon. :pray: for an uneventful surgery and recovery. :hug:

I don't remember seeing this and am unsure (with the new auto-archive) if I responded. This was soooo sweet of you and very much appreciated. :hug:

So I'm going through some personal stuff and if any of you could send some prayers or good thoughts my way...I'd really really appreciate it. :hug:

I am feeling very stressed lately about a few things. I could really use prayers for the weight of the stress to be taken off my shoulders, please?

Just because, for the next month or so.

Please add my husband's aunt and family to your prayers. She was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain cancer today. I don't know the exact kind, but the prognosis isn't good. DH's mom died of cancer (colon) almost 13 years ago. I can't imagine losing one child to cancer - much less two. DH's grandparents are still living - in their late 90s and living independently! The family has elected to not let them in on the severity of the cancer.

Please pray for her comfort and for some kind of peace for her and our family. :(

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Could you all keep me in your thoughts. I'm dealing with a lot of emotional bullshit that is taking its toll on me. I'm feeling defeated.

Prayers and hugs for you Autumn, Jenni, TS, AM and family, Jen, and RG. :pray: :hug:

I'd like to ask for prayers and good thoughts for my BIL, I found out about 1 hour ago he is in the hospital and will need surgery ! :pray:

I'd like to ask for prayers and good thoughts for my BIL, I found out about 1 hour ago he is in the hospital and will need surgery ! :pray:

Prayers for your BIL, WWP. :hug: Any updates?





Can you guys keep my mom in your prayers, please? I just found out that she's in the ER. I'm a state away. :down:

I'd like to ask for prayers and good thoughts for my BIL, I found out about 1 hour ago he is in the hospital and will need surgery ! :pray:

:pray:

Prayers for your BIL, WWP. :hug: Any updates?

Can you guys keep my mom in your prayers, please? I just found out that she's in the ER. I'm a state away. :down:

:pray: You got it. What's going on??


Add my new niece to your prayers, please - she's in the NICU for unknown heart issues. She will have an EKG tonight so we'll hopefully have some answers soon. She's been having eating issues and was admitted today for dehydration. She's nearly a month old and is up to 8 lbs! (from 4.5 at birth)

I'd like to ask for prayers and good thoughts for my BIL, I found out about 1 hour ago he is in the hospital and will need surgery ! :pray:
Your BIL is in my prayers. I hope he's ok!

Prayers for your BIL, WWP. :hug: Any updates?





Can you guys keep my mom in your prayers, please? I just found out that she's in the ER. I'm a state away. :down:
How scary to be so far away from your mom when she needs you. I hope she's ok and it is something minor. Hugs!

:pray:



:pray: You got it. What's going on??


Add my new niece to your prayers, please - she's in the NICU for unknown heart issues. She will have an EKG tonight so we'll hopefully have some answers soon. She's been having eating issues and was admitted today for dehydration. She's nearly a month old and is up to 8 lbs! (from 4.5 at birth)
OH NO!!!!!!!!! I hope the baby is ok. She has come a long ways so I am confident she'll be just fine. She;s a fighter. Please keep us posted.

:pray: You got it. What's going on??

I don't know. We talked this morning and she sounded like hell. She's been throwing up/not eating for 3 days. She was trying to eat a piece of toast while we were talking and she couldn't keep that down.
She went to the doctor and they sent her straight to the ER. (My mom does not do doctors so I knew she was bad off when my sis said they were at the doctor's office.)
I don't know why they sent her to the ER, but I'm guessing I probably won't know anything until late tonight or early tmrw. :( I hate sitting here waiting for a phone call.


Add my new niece to your prayers, please - she's in the NICU for unknown heart issues. She will have an EKG tonight so we'll hopefully have some answers soon. She's been having eating issues and was admitted today for dehydration. She's nearly a month old and is up to 8 lbs! (from 4.5 at birth)

Awww..... :( She's in my prayers. Poor baby. Keep us updated. :hug:

How scary to be so far away from your mom when she needs you. I hope she's ok and it is something minor. Hugs!


:hug:

please pray for my friend Matt. he has a brain tumor, and he is going to have surgery on Monday to remove it. he's only about 33, and has a wife, 5 kids, and one on the way. please pray that he would do well in the surgery and that recovery would be easy.

:pray: for Matt.


No updates yet on my niece - I'll post here when I know more.

please pray for my friend Matt. he has a brain tumor, and he is going to have surgery on Monday to remove it. he's only about 33, and has a wife, 5 kids, and one on the way. please pray that he would do well in the surgery and that recovery would be easy.

:pray:

No updates yet on my niece - I'll post here when I know more.

:( :hug:




They released my mom from the hospital ths AM. :yahoo: They did bloodwork, X-rays, and a CT (?) scan and everything came back clean.
They think she just has a really bad stomach virus.

To put things in perspective, my mom has a steel rod in her foot and, after working/walking an entire day, she just clenches her teeth in pain. No complaints, crying, etc. She has a very high tolerance and NEVER misses a day of work for herself.
So her missing work was a huge sign that something was wrong. She still hasn't been able to keep any food or drink down in over 3 days, but at least she's getting some much needed rest.
Thank you guys for the prayers. :hug:

They released my mom from the hospital ths AM. :yahoo: They did bloodwork, X-rays, and a CT (?) scan and everything came back clean.
They think she just has a really bad stomach virus.

To put things in perspective, my mom has a steel rod in her foot and, after working/walking an entire day, she just clenches her teeth in pain. No complaints, crying, etc. She has a very high tolerance and NEVER misses a day of work for herself.
So her missing work was a huge sign that something was wrong. She still hasn't been able to keep any food or drink down in over 3 days, but at least she's getting some much needed rest.
Thank you guys for the prayers. :hug:

I'm glad she's home! :hug:

Thanks for all the prayers ! My BIL is better than originally thought. It turns out that I was misinformed by my Mom who has Alzheimers that he needed surgery when in fact he has pnuemonia but is resting and doing better.I don't know how my Mom got surgery out of that but she really can't help it. I'm afraid she is going downhill with her disease and gets more and more confused. I'm glad to hear that metoday's Mom is better and :comfort: and :pray: for AM2"s neice and briang's friend Matt !

Someone I know is in a tailspin of depression and I don't know how to help. Please keep them in your prayers. Thanks.

I'm glad that some of you are getting better news concerning loved ones. :)

Thanks for all the prayers ! My BIL is better than originally thought. It turns out that I was misinformed by my Mom who has Alzheimers that he needed surgery when in fact he has pnuemonia but is resting and doing better.I don't know how my Mom got surgery out of that but she really can't help it. I'm afraid she is going downhill with her disease and gets more and more confused. I'm glad to hear that metoday's Mom is better and :comfort: and :pray: for AM2"s neice and briang's friend Matt !

That's good news about your BIL, but I'm sorry about your Mom. :comfort: It's hard to watch someone deteriorate that way. She knows you love her - there's no way that would be confusing. :hug:

No updates on my niece yet. She spent the night in the ER and the EKG was supposed to be yesterday, but I haven't heard any results.

Great news!!! The doctor isn't concerned about her heart for now - since she's only a week old (adjusted age) he said they would monitor it but he doesn't see anything scary on the EKG. Just a little baby. She got her tongue snipped (she was tongue tied) and my sister said it was no big deal at all. Gianna's fascinated with her new tongue length and keeps sticking it out. :coverlaf: They're sending her home on an apnea monitor because she keeps choking, but other than that she's doing great!

Great news!!! The doctor isn't concerned about her heart for now - since she's only a week old (adjusted age) he said they would monitor it but he doesn't see anything scary on the EKG. Just a little baby. She got her tongue snipped (she was tongue tied) and my sister said it was no big deal at all. Gianna's fascinated with her new tongue length and keeps sticking it out. :coverlaf: They're sending her home on an apnea monitor because she keeps choking, but other than that she's doing great!

:whee: :yahoo: :groupwav: That's great news!!

OK, now teach her how to do this :harhar: :D

:whee: :yahoo: :groupwav: That's great news!!

OK, now teach her how to do this :harhar: :D

I would if I could. Being so far away sucks. :annoyed: I'm sure her brothers will take care of that, though! :lol:

It's weird, but they say she's more "preemie" than her twin brother is. They both baked the same amount of time, but she's still behind. Typically it's the boy twin that is delayed a bit. Anyway, we're glad she's doing ok! :heart:

I would if I could. Being so far away sucks. :annoyed: I'm sure her brothers will take care of that, though! :lol:

It's weird, but they say she's more "preemie" than her twin brother is. They both baked the same amount of time, but she's still behind. Typically it's the boy twin that is delayed a bit. Anyway, we're glad she's doing ok! :heart:

Awww she's the really nice twin and not wanting him to feel like too much of a n00b so she's giving him a chance to get bigger first...then when they are about 5, she'll boss him around and teach him who's in charge. :coverlaf:

Thanks for all the prayers ! My BIL is better than originally thought. It turns out that I was misinformed by my Mom who has Alzheimers that he needed surgery when in fact he has pnuemonia but is resting and doing better.I don't know how my Mom got surgery out of that but she really can't help it. I'm afraid she is going downhill with her disease and gets more and more confused. I'm glad to hear that metoday's Mom is better and :comfort: and :pray: for AM2"s neice and briang's friend Matt !

I'm sorry about your mom, but glad to hear the good news about your BIL. :hug:


Someone I know is in a tailspin of depression and I don't know how to help. Please keep them in your prayers. Thanks.


Depression is so terrible and debilitating. :pray: :comfort:

Great news!!! The doctor isn't concerned about her heart for now - since she's only a week old (adjusted age) he said they would monitor it but he doesn't see anything scary on the EKG. Just a little baby. She got her tongue snipped (she was tongue tied) and my sister said it was no big deal at all. Gianna's fascinated with her new tongue length and keeps sticking it out. :coverlaf: They're sending her home on an apnea monitor because she keeps choking, but other than that she's doing great!

:yahoo: Poor baby. I'm glad she's doing good. :hug:

I'm so glad that so many good things have happened since I last read this thread :hug:

(What is tongue tied? I always thought it was just an expression).

:pray: for Briang's friend and Schooby's friend and everyone else.

Oo, pray for me if you guys get a chance. I've been getting the same illness about once a month and it's pretty painful. It's nothing major but it's no fun.

Oo, pray for me if you guys get a chance. I've been getting the same illness about once a month and it's pretty painful. It's nothing major but it's no fun.

:hug: :pray:

Please say a little prayer for me if you get the time. I had a minor surgery Friday, but I just can't seem to shake some pain and soreness all over. The dr. says that it might be a reaction to anesthesia, but isn't sure. Whatever it is makes me feel like all of my muscles are broken. It's a pain to get up and down or in and out of bed. Thanks you guys.

Please say a little prayer for me if you get the time. I had a minor surgery Friday, but I just can't seem to shake some pain and soreness all over. The dr. says that it might be a reaction to anesthesia, but isn't sure. Whatever it is makes me feel like all of my muscles are broken. It's a pain to get up and down or in and out of bed. Thanks you guys.

Aww geeze :( :pray:

And :gentle hug:

:hug: :pray:

:hug:

Please say a little prayer for me if you get the time. I had a minor surgery Friday, but I just can't seem to shake some pain and soreness all over. The dr. says that it might be a reaction to anesthesia, but isn't sure. Whatever it is makes me feel like all of my muscles are broken. It's a pain to get up and down or in and out of bed. Thanks you guys.

I will for sure. :hug: I hope you feel better soon!

Please say a little prayer for me if you get the time. I had a minor surgery Friday, but I just can't seem to shake some pain and soreness all over. The dr. says that it might be a reaction to anesthesia, but isn't sure. Whatever it is makes me feel like all of my muscles are broken. It's a pain to get up and down or in and out of bed. Thanks you guys.

Ummm I know this sounds crude but... several times after having had surgery I've had horrible pains in my right shoulder area...feeling like the joint was splitting apart. It's an anesthesia gas bubble. Make yourself burp and burp and burp and burp. I'm not kidding, it helps. Good luck. :pray:

Oo, pray for me if you guys get a chance. I've been getting the same illness about once a month and it's pretty painful. It's nothing major but it's no fun.

I hope it stops this month. :comfort:

I'm so glad that so many good things have happened since I last read this thread :hug:

(What is tongue tied? I always thought it was just an expression).



Tongue tied is when the phrenulum under your tongue is too short. When someone who is tongue-tied tries to stick out their tongues, the tip of the tongue looks like the top of a heart. My youngest has it a bit, but they're not worried about snipping it. It can cause speech delays and eating issues in newbies.

Oo, pray for me if you guys get a chance. I've been getting the same illness about once a month and it's pretty painful. It's nothing major but it's no fun.

:hug: I hope it stops soon!

Please say a little prayer for me if you get the time. I had a minor surgery Friday, but I just can't seem to shake some pain and soreness all over. The dr. says that it might be a reaction to anesthesia, but isn't sure. Whatever it is makes me feel like all of my muscles are broken. It's a pain to get up and down or in and out of bed. Thanks you guys.

Post surgical pain sucks. :hug: Feel better soon! Be sure you walk around even if it hurts. That helps keep your muscles from contracting too much and making you hurt longer. That was the best advice I got after my c-sections. I walked much more after the second one and recovery was night and day easier. :comfort:

Please pray for my Grandma, who is spending Mother's Day in the hospital because she had a stroke on Thursday. Thankfully, the stroke did not cause paralysis or any cognitive damage, but she is going to be 82 on the 22nd of this month.

And please pray for my Great Aunt, who just got out of the hospital for getting the fluid around her lungs drained, because she had too much and it was causing problems. She is home and doing good, or so my cousin tells us. But please pray for them on Mother's Day

:pray: You got it.

Please pray for my Grandma, who is spending Mother's Day in the hospital because she had a stroke on Thursday. Thankfully, the stroke did not cause paralysis or any cognitive damage, but she is going to be 82 on the 22nd of this month.

And please pray for my Great Aunt, who just got out of the hospital for getting the fluid around her lungs drained, because she had too much and it was causing problems. She is home and doing good, or so my cousin tells us. But please pray for them on Mother's Day

:pray: Best wishes for full recoveries for both of them.

Thanks for the support. I definitely have to make myself walk. Right now it's a huge ordeal getting in and out of bed/chair/anywhere. It seems to help that I'm making myself do it. Maybe I'll be back to normal in a while. :)

Oo, pray for me if you guys get a chance. I've been getting the same illness about once a month and it's pretty painful. It's nothing major but it's no fun.

Please say a little prayer for me if you get the time. I had a minor surgery Friday, but I just can't seem to shake some pain and soreness all over. The dr. says that it might be a reaction to anesthesia, but isn't sure. Whatever it is makes me feel like all of my muscles are broken. It's a pain to get up and down or in and out of bed. Thanks you guys.

Please pray for my Grandma, who is spending Mother's Day in the hospital because she had a stroke on Thursday. Thankfully, the stroke did not cause paralysis or any cognitive damage, but she is going to be 82 on the 22nd of this month.

And please pray for my Great Aunt, who just got out of the hospital for getting the fluid around her lungs drained, because she had too much and it was causing problems. She is home and doing good, or so my cousin tells us. But please pray for them on Mother's Day

:pray: for you PG, SG, and TS. :hug:


Please keep my BIL and his dad in your prayers. My BIL has to decide whether to pull his dad off of oxygen and his dad says he isn't ready to die. :(

Prayers for all those that need it.

TS, did your great aunt have a pulmonary effusion? I had that just over a year ago and it was horribly painful. I NEVER want to relive that time period again.

Please pray for me. I've been sick for the past 2 days with some type of bug. MAJOR stomach pains, body aches, and chills. Of course, I always worry that it is something more since I'm on the Lovenox (Heparin.) If I'm not better tomorrow I'll be calling my doctor to be sure there isn't a bleed happening.

Oh, and I made a mistake by taking Pepto tonight, not knowing I couldn't have it with Lovenox. Dumb me forgets sometimes that I need to be more vigilant about reading the labels.

needing good thoughts especially hard for this weekend please.

:pray: for you TS.

RG - missed that! :hug: Hope you're better!

For those so inclined I would appreciate a little prayer for my brother. Apparently he has been having some ongoing symptoms that could be related to a medical condition that was identified over 20 years ago. I don't care to get into details but this is potentially a very serious problem and I am kinda worried about him.

:pray: Hope everything is ok.

For those so inclined I would appreciate a little prayer for my brother. Apparently he has been having some ongoing symptoms that could be related to a medical condition that was identified over 20 years ago. I don't care to get into details but this is potentially a very serious problem and I am kinda worried about him.

:pray: I hope it turns out to be nothing serious.

For those so inclined I would appreciate a little prayer for my brother. Apparently he has been having some ongoing symptoms that could be related to a medical condition that was identified over 20 years ago. I don't care to get into details but this is potentially a very serious problem and I am kinda worried about him.
You absolutely go them. I hope it turns out to be something else that is minor. :pray:

:pray: for all that need them. :pray:

I'm not usually one to ask for prayers for myself but I'm really in a bad place right now. Some of you know a little bit of it but that isn't what matters. I could just use some positive thought because I am not doing well and am feeling like what little I had going for me just fell apart. I don't much feel like continuing this struggle but I know I will. I haven't been this down in a lot of years and it never gets any easier.

I'm not usually one to ask for prayers for myself but I'm really in a bad place right now. Some of you know a little bit of it but that isn't what matters. I could just use some positive thought because I am not doing well and am feeling like what little I had going for me just fell apart. I don't much feel like continuing this struggle but I know I will. I haven't been this down in a lot of years and it never gets any easier.

I don't post in the Lounge much, but I just wanted to give you you a :hug: and to let you know that you're not alone. Don't give up. You have people that care about you, even though we may not be physically near, and you matter to us (even to those of us that tend to lurk more than post :)) You're a good man, Iaaaiws, and remember, you are strong and you really will survive. :hug:

Maybe this thread will help to remind you just how much people care about you and how highly you're thought of :):

Tribute to Iaaaiws... (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=81227&t=413366)

:hug:

I'm not usually one to ask for prayers for myself but I'm really in a bad place right now. Some of you know a little bit of it but that isn't what matters. I could just use some positive thought because I am not doing well and am feeling like what little I had going for me just fell apart. I don't much feel like continuing this struggle but I know I will. I haven't been this down in a lot of years and it never gets any easier.

Hang in there Dan... so many of us are going through similar feelings. I'm trying to do something a friend commented on a while back...fake it til ya make it. I'm trying to give off the impression of being happy (or alright) long enough so that perhaps it will become a reality. :comfort: You have my email, phone number (I think :lol: ) and the option to PM me whenever you want to. :hug:

I don't post in the Lounge much, but I just wanted to give you you a :hug: and to let you know that you're not alone. Don't give up. You have people that care about you, even though we may not be physically near, and you matter to us (even to those of us that tend to lurk more than post :)) You're a good man, Iaaaiws, and remember, you are strong and you really will survive. :hug:

Maybe this thread will help to remind you just how much people care about you and how highly you're thought of :):

Tribute to Iaaaiws... (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=81227&t=413366)

:hug:

Thank you :hug:

I helps to know there are people who care.


Hang in there Dan... so many of us are going through similar feelings. I'm trying to do something a friend commented on a while back...fake it til ya make it. I'm trying to give off the impression of being happy (or alright) long enough so that perhaps it will become a reality. :comfort: You have my email, phone number (I think :lol: ) and the option to PM me whenever you want to. :hug:

Thank you Jane

You have known me at my best and my worst and have always been there to offer friendship and wisdom--even when I have been wrong. You may be able to fake happiness but that kind of friendship can't be made up. :hug:

I'm not usually one to ask for prayers for myself but I'm really in a bad place right now. Some of you know a little bit of it but that isn't what matters. I could just use some positive thought because I am not doing well and am feeling like what little I had going for me just fell apart. I don't much feel like continuing this struggle but I know I will. I haven't been this down in a lot of years and it never gets any easier.

I read here once where somebody said something about not being able to keep guns in their house because of depression and I couldn't understand how anyone could be that messed up. Until now. Last night if I had had access to such an easy option I know I would have been seriously considering it. I'm not too worried that I would have actually done it but it scares me that I know I would have considered the possibility.

I'm not feeling much better this morning but I do know that I am a survivor and nobody but myself can take that and my successes away from me. When my progress goes unnoticed it isn't because it isn't there--it's just that it can never be as important to anyone else but me. I will get through this knowing that I was really able to overcome some things that were extremely difficult for me. Right now those things seem pretty meaningless but I know when I am back on my feet again I have something to be really proud of.

I read here once where somebody said something about not being able to keep guns in their house because of depression and I couldn't understand how anyone could be that messed up. Until now. Last night if I had had access to such an easy option I know I would have been seriously considering it. I'm not too worried that I would have actually done it but it scares me that I know I would have considered the possibility.

I'm not feeling much better this morning but I do know that I am a survivor and nobody but myself can take that and my successes away from me. When my progress goes unnoticed it isn't because it isn't there--it's just that it can never be as important to anyone else but me. I will get through this knowing that I was really able to overcome some things that were extremely difficult for me. Right now those things seem pretty meaningless but I know when I am back on my feet again I have something to be really proud of.

I just closed my eyes and said a long prayer for you.

In my :pray: Iaaaiws and :comfort:

I read here once where somebody said something about not being able to keep guns in their house because of depression and I couldn't understand how anyone could be that messed up. Until now. Last night if I had had access to such an easy option I know I would have been seriously considering it. I'm not too worried that I would have actually done it but it scares me that I know I would have considered the possibility.

I'm not feeling much better this morning but I do know that I am a survivor and nobody but myself can take that and my successes away from me. When my progress goes unnoticed it isn't because it isn't there--it's just that it can never be as important to anyone else but me. I will get through this knowing that I was really able to overcome some things that were extremely difficult for me. Right now those things seem pretty meaningless but I know when I am back on my feet again I have something to be really proud of.
:hug: I thought about you a lot this afternoon.

I know that there are several of us here that seem to be struggling with depression lately...and I thought how maybe we needed a thread to be able to open up in...then I thought again (yep..twice in one day :harhar: ) and realized...that's pretty much what the whole lounge is for. We have PM options...we have the prayers from friends and acquaintances...we have a joke thread to go to when we need to just laugh at something silly or stupid...(and you have me for that too :D )...and we have lots of people here who have gone through similar experiences who can commiserate with us and often times offer good advice, a shoulder to cry on or a different angle from which to view our troubles.

I thought I had your phone number and was going to give you a call...but I can't find it...:scratch: I may be able to zaba search ya and stalk you :evillaf: :whistlin:

And remember...times like these are when we truly understand that our pets are God's gifts to us...to help us through what seems impossible.

I'm not usually one to ask for prayers for myself but I'm really in a bad place right now. Some of you know a little bit of it but that isn't what matters. I could just use some positive thought because I am not doing well and am feeling like what little I had going for me just fell apart. I don't much feel like continuing this struggle but I know I will. I haven't been this down in a lot of years and it never gets any easier.

When I wrote the below a long time ago, it surprised you :nod:
You truly are a very special person Dan :hug:
I'll say a prayer for you, and know that while the days may be difficult,
you will get through this difficult time, because you have strength within you :heart:
Some of us are but a PM or an email away :hug:


Iaaaiws is a very special Lounger here, one who speaks more truth than people give him credit for; and I for one; realize that many of the things he has spoken of in the past; have great importance and meaning.

Also, Iaaaiws finally has a hat

Thanks to all those who have contacted me in various ways and offered your support. To those who have prayed for me your prayers did their job for me even though in looking back I don't believe I was deserving in the blessing I received today. So the thanks for that goes strictly to all of you, and I will consider myself humbly in debt to all that is good and will find a way to pay it back in some way to someone else who needs and deserves it in the future.

At work today I was put in a role that I have never been in before and was a trainer for the shift, which put me working along side someone and having someone to talk to for eight straight hours. I was upset with the situation at first but it turned out to be just what I needed and it managed to push the negativity right out of my head and put things back in the perspective that they should be. It didn't fix anything. It didn't magically make all my sorrows and problems disappear. But it gave me just what I needed and I will always believe that this gift to me was the result of those of you who offered your support and prayer to me.

Thank you all and I hope I can somehow prove that it wasn't wasted on me. I will be doing some praying of my own tonight, but all I will be asking is for some guidance in how I can pay back the answered prayers that directed a gift to me today.

You're in my prayers, Dan. I seem to be struggling more than usual, too. I have had this fight since I was 17...I'm now 33. I will keep you in my prayers, and I know you will overcome, my friend.

When I wrote the below a long time ago, it surprised you :nod:
You truly are a very special person Dan :hug:
I'll say a prayer for you, and know that while the days may be difficult,
you will get through this difficult time, because you have strength within you :heart:
Some of us are but a PM or an email away :hug:


Iaaaiws is a very special Lounger here, one who speaks more truth than people give him credit for; and I for one; realize that many of the things he has spoken of in the past; have great importance and meaning.

Also, Iaaaiws finally has a hat

I wouldn't have recalled your exact words, but I remember when you wrote it and I was very touched at the time. Thank you for taking the time to find it and share it with me again. If I wasn't all cried out from last night I would have teared up for sure tonight reading those words again. :hug:

And how could I help but to smile at the part about the hat that you left in there as well :)


You're in my prayers, Dan. I seem to be struggling more than usual, too. I have had this fight since I was 17...I'm now 33. I will keep you in my prayers, and I know you will overcome, my friend.

Thank you :hug:

I've had this fight since long before I knew I was fighting it. It took a great friend to get me started in the right direction. A friend that deserved better from me and one that I love dearly and hope will still be there when it matters.

:) :)

time does heal. :hug:

:hug: I thought about you a lot this afternoon.

I know that there are several of us here that seem to be struggling with depression lately...and I thought how maybe we needed a thread to be able to open up in...then I thought again (yep..twice in one day :harhar: ) and realized...that's pretty much what the whole lounge is for. We have PM options...we have the prayers from friends and acquaintances...we have a joke thread to go to when we need to just laugh at something silly or stupid...(and you have me for that too :D )...and we have lots of people here who have gone through similar experiences who can commiserate with us and often times offer good advice, a shoulder to cry on or a different angle from which to view our troubles.

I thought I had your phone number and was going to give you a call...but I can't find it...:scratch: I may be able to zaba search ya and stalk you :evillaf: :whistlin:

And remember...times like these are when we truly understand that our pets are God's gifts to us...to help us through what seems impossible.
I didn't look to see if I still had your number but if I hadn't been working afternoon shift I probably would have tried calling you myself tonight. You are very right about the whole lounge being a great place to go for support. I sometimes forget that.

And you are dead on about the pets being an amazing source of support. Especially my cats. They have a wonderful way of reminding me of just how insignificant human problems really are. When I turned to Zeus and Tugger with everything I was devastated about they both came to the same conclusion--humans talk way too much and purr way too little. Tough to argue with that logic.

:comfort: Thoughts and prayers with everyone in need

My niece is back in the hospital again. :( My sister had to do rescue breathing for her last night (or the night before - I can't remember)

Today they discovered a hole in her heart and that one side of her heart is larger than the other. They're still doing tests to determine what all is going on with her.

She was born on Good Friday so she's still itty bitty...

I'm not usually one to ask for prayers for myself but I'm really in a bad place right now. Some of you know a little bit of it but that isn't what matters. I could just use some positive thought because I am not doing well and am feeling like what little I had going for me just fell apart. I don't much feel like continuing this struggle but I know I will. I haven't been this down in a lot of years and it never gets any easier.

Hang in there Dan... so many of us are going through similar feelings. I'm trying to do something a friend commented on a while back...fake it til ya make it. I'm trying to give off the impression of being happy (or alright) long enough so that perhaps it will become a reality. :comfort: You have my email, phone number (I think :lol: ) and the option to PM me whenever you want to. :hug:

You're in my prayers, Dan. I seem to be struggling more than usual, too. I have had this fight since I was 17...I'm now 33. I will keep you in my prayers, and I know you will overcome, my friend.

:hug: To all of you. I'm so sorry that y'all are dealing with hard times. :( :comfort:

I wish we all lived in one central location so we could all get together and let go of the negative things in our lives.

My niece is back in the hospital again. :( My sister had to do rescue breathing for her last night (or the night before - I can't remember)

Today they discovered a hole in her heart and that one side of her heart is larger than the other. They're still doing tests to determine what all is going on with her.

She was born on Good Friday so she's still itty bitty...

Oh no! :( She stopped breathing? Thank God they do CPR classes for parents of preemies.

When will the test results be in? I hope every thing's ok with her. :comfort:

My niece is back in the hospital again. :( My sister had to do rescue breathing for her last night (or the night before - I can't remember)

Today they discovered a hole in her heart and that one side of her heart is larger than the other. They're still doing tests to determine what all is going on with her.

She was born on Good Friday so she's still itty bitty...

That's terrible, and very scary :( Please keep us updated. Lots of prayers her way tonight. :comfort:

Thanks - She's hospitalized, so hopefully the results will come back quickly. They did a spinal tap on her this morning. Poor little girl... I can't imagine how horrible that was for her!

I'll update when I know more. Prayers are appreciated.

My niece is back in the hospital again. :( My sister had to do rescue breathing for her last night (or the night before - I can't remember)

Today they discovered a hole in her heart and that one side of her heart is larger than the other. They're still doing tests to determine what all is going on with her.

She was born on Good Friday so she's still itty bitty...

Thanks - She's hospitalized, so hopefully the results will come back quickly. They did a spinal tap on her this morning. Poor little girl... I can't imagine how horrible that was for her!

I'll update when I know more. Prayers are appreciated.

My prayers will definitely be going out to her. :hug:

I would gladly face all of my problems and hurting ten times over if it could take away the problems of someone so young and innocent. I hope everything turns out okay.

Thanks to all those who have contacted me in various ways and offered your support. To those who have prayed for me your prayers did their job for me even though in looking back I don't believe I was deserving in the blessing I received today. So the thanks for that goes strictly to all of you, and I will consider myself humbly in debt to all that is good and will find a way to pay it back in some way to someone else who needs and deserves it in the future.

At work today I was put in a role that I have never been in before and was a trainer for the shift, which put me working along side someone and having someone to talk to for eight straight hours. I was upset with the situation at first but it turned out to be just what I needed and it managed to push the negativity right out of my head and put things back in the perspective that they should be. It didn't fix anything. It didn't magically make all my sorrows and problems disappear. But it gave me just what I needed and I will always believe that this gift to me was the result of those of you who offered your support and prayer to me.

Thank you all and I hope I can somehow prove that it wasn't wasted on me. I will be doing some praying of my own tonight, but all I will be asking is for some guidance in how I can pay back the answered prayers that directed a gift to me today.

I'm sorry you are in a bad place right now :hug:

Please remember, don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

I'm just posting this number in case you need it. I'm not saying anything, but if you need to talk before it gets worse or you know its gotten really bad.

1-800-784-2433 (http://www.suicidehotlines.com/)


I've know several people that have needed this number. I'm just posting it in case.

My thoughts are with you :hug:

I'm sorry you are in a bad place right now :hug:

Please remember, don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

I'm just posting this number in case you need it. I'm not saying anything, but if you need to talk before it gets worse or you know its gotten really bad.

1-800-784-2433 (http://www.suicidehotlines.com/)


I've know several people that have needed this number. I'm just posting it in case.

My thoughts are with you :hug:

Thank you :hug:

The support and caring that I have received from so many of you here is touching and just seems more than I deserve to receive. I am doing much better even though I know I managed to set myself back a long way in beating this depression thing. I know I will be okay and just need to stick with it. With the help of so many caring people here and wonderful friends, along with family and even coworkers I know I have a great support network that will help me through the rough spots and keep my Faith as strong as it is right now.

Please pray for a family from *location removed for privacy*. Their 4 year old little girl was involved in a horrible mowing accident last night & her left foot was severed just in front of the heel. (Her arch & toes are gone.) She was life flighted to the hospital last night. They performed surgery last night to clean it up. She is scheduled for another surgery tomorrow night & at that time they will decide if she has enough skin of her own to cover the wound up. If not, they will have to do grafting. She is heavily medicated & doesn’t like the IV in her arm w/ the splint to keep her from pulling the IV out.

As you pray for the girl, please pray for her parents. Her dad was driving the mower & is not doing well at all. As you can imagine, he is blaming himself.

Also, they have no medical insurance.

I didn't look to see if I still had your number but if I hadn't been working afternoon shift I probably would have tried calling you myself tonight. You are very right about the whole lounge being a great place to go for support. I sometimes forget that.

And you are dead on about the pets being an amazing source of support. Especially my cats. They have a wonderful way of reminding me of just how insignificant human problems really are. When I turned to Zeus and Tugger with everything I was devastated about they both came to the same conclusion--humans talk way too much and purr way too little. Tough to argue with that logic.

Kitties can be so wise.

:hug: I'm going to be praying for you. :hug:

Thank you :hug:

The support and caring that I have received from so many of you here is touching and just seems more than I deserve to receive. I am doing much better even though I know I managed to set myself back a long way in beating this depression thing. I know I will be okay and just need to stick with it. With the help of so many caring people here and wonderful friends, along with family and even coworkers I know I have a great support network that will help me through the rough spots and keep my Faith as strong as it is right now.

:comfort: You can climb out of this. You are loved by people who don't even know you! How awesome is that?

Please pray for a family from *location removed for privacy*. Their 4 year old little girl was involved in a horrible mowing accident last night & her left foot was severed just in front of the heel. (Her arch & toes are gone.) She was life flighted to the hospital last night. They performed surgery last night to clean it up. She is scheduled for another surgery tomorrow night & at that time they will decide if she has enough skin of her own to cover the wound up. If not, they will have to do grafting. She is heavily medicated & doesn’t like the IV in her arm w/ the splint to keep her from pulling the IV out.

As you pray for the girl, please pray for her parents. Her dad was driving the mower & is not doing well at all. As you can imagine, he is blaming himself.

Also, they have no medical insurance.

Poor baby. :( My son is fascinated by the lawn crew that comes to do our lawn. Once I let them stay outside in the play fort and watch (while I watched them) but not again after hearing that. They can watch from inside.


As for my niece, I don't have any updates this morning. I found out my mom is flying out to help at the house. Somehow that makes it more serious in my head.

Thanks - She's hospitalized, so hopefully the results will come back quickly. They did a spinal tap on her this morning. Poor little girl... I can't imagine how horrible that was for her!

I'll update when I know more. Prayers are appreciated.

Poor baby. :( How hard for your sister to have to worry about taking care of one baby while the other is hospitalized. Taking care of a baby is hard enough. Taking care of a hospitalized baby is even harder. Having to do both must be that much harder.
Prayers that your sis has the strength to hold up during this and that your niece is home and healthy soon. :hug:

Thank you :hug:

The support and caring that I have received from so many of you here is touching and just seems more than I deserve to receive. I am doing much better even though I know I managed to set myself back a long way in beating this depression thing. I know I will be okay and just need to stick with it. With the help of so many caring people here and wonderful friends, along with family and even coworkers I know I have a great support network that will help me through the rough spots and keep my Faith as strong as it is right now.

Are you on any medications? Have you tried any?

I've battled depression since I was 13, but have never been medicated. I know there are days where you just want to go to sleep and wake up weeks later when everything just stops. :(
I hope you can make it through with the support of your friends. :hug:

Please pray for a family from *location removed for privacy*. Their 4 year old little girl was involved in a horrible mowing accident last night & her left foot was severed just in front of the heel. (Her arch & toes are gone.) She was life flighted to the hospital last night. They performed surgery last night to clean it up. She is scheduled for another surgery tomorrow night & at that time they will decide if she has enough skin of her own to cover the wound up. If not, they will have to do grafting. She is heavily medicated & doesn’t like the IV in her arm w/ the splint to keep her from pulling the IV out.

As you pray for the girl, please pray for her parents. Her dad was driving the mower & is not doing well at all. As you can imagine, he is blaming himself.

Also, they have no medical insurance.


omg, that's so terrible. :(

I know this probably doesn't belong in this thread (I wanted to start another thread, but I'm not up for the does God exist debate today), but things like this make me question my faith. I don't understand how such horrible things can happen to such innocent people.

Thanks - She's hospitalized, so hopefully the results will come back quickly. They did a spinal tap on her this morning. Poor little girl... I can't imagine how horrible that was for her!

I'll update when I know more. Prayers are appreciated.

In my :pray:

I :pray: for all those that need it. :hug:

:pray: for all of you and the little ones.

She went code blue 4 times today. They still don't know what's going on. She looks fine - and then her blood O2 sats will plummet and she crashes. I am terrified we're going to lose her.

She went code blue 4 times today. They still don't know what's going on. She looks fine - and then her blood O2 sats will plummet and she crashes. I am terrified we're going to lose her.

Oh no!! :( I'm sooooo sorry, AM. :comfort: :pray:

She went code blue 4 times today. They still don't know what's going on. She looks fine - and then her blood O2 sats will plummet and she crashes. I am terrified we're going to lose her.
Oh.MY.Gosh! I'm so, so sorry and am praying for the little pumpkin. I pray the doctors find the wisdom to know what is wrong and to treat her quickly. I can only imagine how worried you are and how terrified her parents are.

hugs!

She went code blue 4 times today. They still don't know what's going on. She looks fine - and then her blood O2 sats will plummet and she crashes. I am terrified we're going to lose her.

Prayers just went out again and they will continue to do so as long as this situation continues. I hope with all my heart that this turns out well and they can figure out what is wrong.

:hug::grouphug:

Prayers just went out again and they will continue to do so as long as this situation continues. I hope with all my heart that this turns out well and they can figure out what is wrong.

Thank you. :hug: Praying for you, too. I hope you find peace soon.

:hug::grouphug:

Thanks. :hug:

Oh Mozez :hug: Huge prayers being sent for her and your family.

I hope this doesn't seem petty since others are going through some really tough times, but I have a request.

We'll be going down to one job in August and we just found out today that SO has to take a test in order to keep his job. If he can't pass it next week, he'll be let go when his contract comes up for renewal in August. :(

The test is really hard and, although I'm trying to stay hopeful, I'm not sure how well he'll do.

Can you guys please pray that he does well? :down::please:

I hope this doesn't seem petty since others are going through some really tough times, but I have a request.

We'll be going down to one job in August and we just found out today that SO has to take a test in order to keep his job. If he can't pass it next week, he'll be let go when his contract comes up for renewal in August. :(

The test is really hard and, although I'm trying to stay hopeful, I'm not sure how well he'll do.

Can you guys please pray that he does well? :down::please:

Just tell him to stop smoking pot :P

Seriously though, I'll pray for you guys. (I have a direct line and all ;) ). I know that's gotta be so stressful for you both :hug:

I hope this doesn't seem petty since others are going through some really tough times, but I have a request.

We'll be going down to one job in August and we just found out today that SO has to take a test in order to keep his job. If he can't pass it next week, he'll be let go when his contract comes up for renewal in August. :(

The test is really hard and, although I'm trying to stay hopeful, I'm not sure how well he'll do.

Can you guys please pray that he does well? :down::please:

:pray: I'll send positive thoughts that way.

Just tell him to stop smoking pot :P

Seriously though, I'll pray for you guys. (I have a direct line and all ;) ). I know that's gotta be so stressful for you both :hug:

:lol: I wish it was a drug test because he'd pass with flying colors.

I'm so incredibly stressed out and me being stressed is stressing him out. :( He doesn't have enough time to study everything that's going to be on it so I'm just really nervous.

Thanks for using your direct line for me. :hug:


:pray: I'll send positive thoughts that way.

Thanks!! :hug:

I hope this doesn't seem petty since others are going through some really tough times, but I have a request.

We'll be going down to one job in August and we just found out today that SO has to take a test in order to keep his job. If he can't pass it next week, he'll be let go when his contract comes up for renewal in August. :(

The test is really hard and, although I'm trying to stay hopeful, I'm not sure how well he'll do.

Can you guys please pray that he does well? :down::please:

You got it. :hug: Tell him he's got all day tomorrow to study while you're partying. :coverlaf:


Gianna had a good night last night and a good day today. :) No episodes of apnea at all. We still don't know what's going on with her, but she's doing better. Thanks for all of your prayers and support. Keep it coming. :hug:

You got it. :hug: Tell him he's got all day tomorrow to study while you're partying. :coverlaf:

:hug: He actually told me that's what he plans on doing. He'll have some much needed quiet time.
The rest of the week (I think he takes it on the 18th, so 1 1/2 weeks from now) I'm going to help him study as much as possible.

We won't know the results for almost a month. :down:

I'm going to tell him that he gets major 'passing the test' sex when he pulls through this.(Was that TMI?) :coverlaf:


Gianna had a good night last night and a good day today. :) No episodes of apnea at all. We still don't know what's going on with her, but she's doing better. Thanks for all of your prayers and support. Keep it coming. :hug:


Awwww... that's great! I'm so glad that she's doing better! :hug:

I'm going to tell him that he gets major 'passing the test' sex when he pulls through this.(Was that TMI?) :coverlaf:


Sounds like it's time to hit the VS thread. :sly:

Gianna had a good night last night and a good day today. :) No episodes of apnea at all. We still don't know what's going on with her, but she's doing better. Thanks for all of your prayers and support. Keep it coming. :hug:

Continued prayers for Gianna for as long as this continues. :pray:

:lol: I wish it was a drug test because he'd pass with flying colors.

I'm so incredibly stressed out and me being stressed is stressing him out. :( He doesn't have enough time to study everything that's going to be on it so I'm just really nervous.

Thanks for using your direct line for me. :hug:


It sucks having to be strong for someone else when you yourself are feeling extra stressed :hug:

I'll tell Dad to give him an extra mental boost so he can remember what he should ;)



Gianna had a good night last night and a good day today. :) No episodes of apnea at all. We still don't know what's going on with her, but she's doing better. Thanks for all of your prayers and support. Keep it coming. :hug:

Good! I've been looking at this this thread all day hoping not to see bad news. I thought about her and your family a lot last night :hug:

Hey meToday...just a thought...you should change your title to "He too shall pass." ;)

Good! I've been looking at this this thread all day hoping not to see bad news. I thought about her and your family a lot last night :hug:

My sister called to talk to me tonight and my DH answered the phone. He talked to her for a half hour or so and got his questions answered and made me feel MUCH better about things. I didn't get to talk to my sister at all, but that's ok - everything seems much better now. Still no real answers, but the fear that we may loser her imminently is gone. The hole in her heart is the one that all babies have that is supposed to close at birth. Hers hasn't closed yet. However, that doesn't appear to be her main issue. They're talking about putting in a feeding tube into her duodenum (below her stomach) since reflux is a serious issue for her. We're going on 24 hrs without an episode of apnea so I'm praying that keeps up.

I'll do my best to update as I learn more. :hug: Thanks for caring.

My sister called to talk to me tonight and my DH answered the phone. He talked to her for a half hour or so and got his questions answered and made me feel MUCH better about things. I didn't get to talk to my sister at all, but that's ok - everything seems much better now. Still no real answers, but the fear that we may loser her imminently is gone. The hole in her heart is the one that all babies have that is supposed to close at birth. Hers hasn't closed yet. However, that doesn't appear to be her main issue. They're talking about putting in a feeding tube into her duodenum (below her stomach) since reflux is a serious issue for her. We're going on 24 hrs without an episode of apnea so I'm praying that keeps up.

I'll do my best to update as I learn more. :hug: Thanks for caring.

Well thanks for updating :hug: I'm really glad to hear she's doing so much better. Last night I spent about 1/2 hour in bed sending as many good thoughts/prayers her way. I'm glad a lot of the stress has eased off :hug:

My sister called to talk to me tonight and my DH answered the phone. He talked to her for a half hour or so and got his questions answered and made me feel MUCH better about things. I didn't get to talk to my sister at all, but that's ok - everything seems much better now. Still no real answers, but the fear that we may loser her imminently is gone. The hole in her heart is the one that all babies have that is supposed to close at birth. Hers hasn't closed yet. However, that doesn't appear to be her main issue. They're talking about putting in a feeding tube into her duodenum (below her stomach) since reflux is a serious issue for her. We're going on 24 hrs without an episode of apnea so I'm praying that keeps up.

I'll do my best to update as I learn more. :hug: Thanks for caring.

:hug:

Metoday, I hope and pray your husband passes his test. What torture to wait to find out the results.

AGx2, I'm so thrilled to hear that Gianna is doing better. What a relief.

If you don't mind, could you please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I'm feeling emotionally beaten down over a serious issue I've been facing. I am quickly losing hope over this. I need a glimmer of hope from somewhere soon :sadwalk:

If you don't mind, could you please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I'm feeling emotionally beaten down over a serious issue I've been facing. I am quickly losing hope over this. I need a glimmer of hope from somewhere soon :sadwalk:

:(

Of course :hug: :pray:

Sounds like it's time to hit the VS thread. :sly:

:lol: I was thinking more along the lines of some new stilettos. :evil:

It sucks having to be strong for someone else when you yourself are feeling extra stressed :hug:

I'll tell Dad to give him an extra mental boost so he can remember what he should ;)


He's usually calm and collected while I stress out. It's just hard to see him calm when I'm not sure if he's ready. It's even harder seeing him stressed because then I know he's not ready. :lol:

Hey meToday...just a thought...you should change your title to "He too shall pass." ;)

I actually put that there when I was depressed and knew it was something I'd get through. It's funny how problems seem huge in the moment, but they almost always work themselves out.


My sister called to talk to me tonight and my DH answered the phone. He talked to her for a half hour or so and got his questions answered and made me feel MUCH better about things. I didn't get to talk to my sister at all, but that's ok - everything seems much better now. Still no real answers, but the fear that we may loser her imminently is gone. The hole in her heart is the one that all babies have that is supposed to close at birth. Hers hasn't closed yet. However, that doesn't appear to be her main issue. They're talking about putting in a feeding tube into her duodenum (below her stomach) since reflux is a serious issue for her. We're going on 24 hrs without an episode of apnea so I'm praying that keeps up.

I'll do my best to update as I learn more. :hug: Thanks for caring.

:yahoo: :hug:

Metoday, I hope and pray your husband passes his test. What torture to wait to find out the results.

If you don't mind, could you please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I'm feeling emotionally beaten down over a serious issue I've been facing. I am quickly losing hope over this. I need a glimmer of hope from somewhere soon. :sadwalk:


Thanks! :hug:

I know when I ask my SO how it went he's going to say great just so I don't stress for a month. :lol:
So I won't know if great means great or if great means not so great. :tongue:


:pray: for you, also. :hug:

He's usually calm and collected while I stress out. It's just hard to see him calm when I'm not sure if he's ready. It's even harder seeing him stressed because then I know he's not ready. :lol:

What kinda stuff will they be asking on the test? Is it stuff he uses for his job all the time or some obscure off the wall sh!t that no one really needs to know?



I actually put that there when I was depressed and knew it was something I'd get through. It's funny how problems seem huge in the moment, but they almost always work themselves out.


I TOLD you I'd stop smiting you at one point :P

Seriously though, I'm glad that whatever problem you were going through then has worked out for you. Hopefully in a few months time you'll look back at the stress your facing now and be relieved how everything turned out. :hug:

What kinda stuff will they be asking on the test? Is it stuff he uses for his job all the time or some obscure off the wall sh!t that no one really needs to know?

No, it's really obscure shit. That's why he is I am nervous.


I TOLD you I'd stop smiting you at one point :P

Seriously though, I'm glad that whatever problem you were going through then has worked out for you. Hopefully in a few months time you'll look back at the stress your facing now and be relieved how everything turned out. :hug:

:hug:

No, it's really obscure shit. That's why he is I am nervous.



:hug:

Why the heck do they have to test him on crap like that? It sucks. :mad: :hug:

Update: The doctors now suspect GERD is the issue. Since taking her off food she hasn't had an issue, so they think that she's got some muscle tone issues in the valve that closes the stomach. If they're right it can be fixed with a simple exploratory-type surgery. :yahoo: They won't do anything until Monday as she has to be problem-free for 72 hrs. There are also still test results waiting to be read so they want to have all the info.

Things are looking up! :) Thank you all for your continued prayers and support! :hug:

Update: The doctors now suspect GERD is the issue. Since taking her off food she hasn't had an issue, so they think that she's got some muscle tone issues in the valve that closes the stomach. If they're right it can be fixed with a simple exploratory-type surgery. :yahoo: They won't do anything until Monday as she has to be problem-free for 72 hrs. There are also still test results waiting to be read so they want to have all the info.

Things are looking up! :) Thank you all for your continued prayers and support! :hug:

:woot: That's great! I'm glad she's feeling better. :hug:

Update: The doctors now suspect GERD is the issue. Since taking her off food she hasn't had an issue, so they think that she's got some muscle tone issues in the valve that closes the stomach. If they're right it can be fixed with a simple exploratory-type surgery. :yahoo: They won't do anything until Monday as she has to be problem-free for 72 hrs. There are also still test results waiting to be read so they want to have all the info.

Things are looking up! :) Thank you all for your continued prayers and support! :hug:

:yahoo: I'm so happy for you all!!! That's Wonderful news. Thanks for keeping us updated :hug:

Update: The doctors now suspect GERD is the issue. Since taking her off food she hasn't had an issue, so they think that she's got some muscle tone issues in the valve that closes the stomach. If they're right it can be fixed with a simple exploratory-type surgery. :yahoo: They won't do anything until Monday as she has to be problem-free for 72 hrs. There are also still test results waiting to be read so they want to have all the info.

Things are looking up! :) Thank you all for your continued prayers and support! :hug:

I hope they are right--that is excellent news indeed :woot:

Even better news!! She's been upgraded to a regular room from the NICU. :yahoo:

Even better news!! She's been upgraded to a regular room from the NICU. :yahoo:

:yahoo: That's wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yahoo:

Update: The doctors now suspect GERD is the issue. Since taking her off food she hasn't had an issue, so they think that she's got some muscle tone issues in the valve that closes the stomach. If they're right it can be fixed with a simple exploratory-type surgery. :yahoo: They won't do anything until Monday as she has to be problem-free for 72 hrs. There are also still test results waiting to be read so they want to have all the info.

Things are looking up! :) Thank you all for your continued prayers and support! :hug:

Even better news!! She's been upgraded to a regular room from the NICU. :yahoo:

Very great news!! :woot: :whee: :yahoo:

Got an update from my mom this morning. :(

Well Gianna had a couple of non-breathing incidences tonight after 10:30 pm or so.. To top that the x-rays they took to determine the location of the feeding tube they put in to by-pass her stomach indicated that GERD was not the right diagnosis! Everyone is back to being baffled!! They will continue to search for the cause of the problem. Keep Praying please. Mom and Dad and the rest of us are more than let down. We all thought that a problem had been located and a treatment determined but that is no longer the case.

Got an update from my mom this morning. :(
Oh no!!!!!! I will definitely keep Gianna in my prayers. I hope the doctors can determine soon why she keeps having issues with breathing. Poor little baby :sadwalk:

ps. Is Gianna at a children's hospital? Or a teaching hospital?

Got an update from my mom this morning. :(

Sorry to hear the latest setback. The frustration and the uncertainty must be terrible for all of you to deal with, especially after it seemed that the problem had been determined. I will continue to pray that the problem will be found soon, and for all of you to have the strength to stay positive for Gianna. :hug:

Thank you both. She's at a terrific children's hospital so we know she's getting great care. I just hate the not knowing part.

Oh wow. I wish they hadn't ever said it was just GERD in the first place and gotten you guys all excited. I'm sorry to hear she had more incidences last night. I hope they figure out what's wrong with her soon...it does sound like they are working hard to find out what's causing this. :hug:

Got an update from my mom this morning. :(

Oh I'm so sorry. :comfort:

Here's the sweetie herself. She misses her twin (and vice-versa). They taped her pacifier to a bear so she can cuddle with it. Her brother is having a hard time sleeping alone - he naps on the couch with my mom sitting next to him - he needs human contact to sleep.

I'm disappointed. We thought we had the answer. But Gianna has become the challenge for the hospital - the doctors are all racking their collective brains to figure out what the deal is. It's very House-like, I'm sure.

Continued prayers that whatever her condition is, that it is something easily managed and outgrown. :pray:

Oh how sweet she looks with that pacifier/bear. :heart:

I know it must be hard for them both to be away from each other. I hope they're back together soon. :hug:

She's beautiful, AMX2. Continued thoughts and prayers for her. :comfort:

I talked to my sister tonight. She is so ready to put the weekend behind her. Weekend staffing sucks at hospitals. But there is hope with a new potential diagnosis today.

The latest news from my sister is that Gianna was attached to the EEG/EKG last night when she had her seizure. It appears to have only been on one side of the body and they saw patterns consistent with epilepsy. If that's the case, we are thrilled. That is very treatable. They are going to do a visual or video EEG continually until they see another seizure to confirm the diagnosis.

I talked to my sister tonight. She is so ready to put the weekend behind her. Weekend staffing sucks at hospitals. But there is hope with a new potential diagnosis today.

The latest news from my sister is that Gianna was attached to the EEG/EKG last night when she had her seizure. It appears to have only been on one side of the body and they saw patterns consistent with epilepsy. If that's the case, we are thrilled. That is very treatable. They are going to do a visual or video EEG continually until they see another seizure to confirm the diagnosis.

I hope that's it. Something treatable. That's Always a good thing. I know her poor parents aren't going to sleep peacefully for a very long time for fear of something happening while she's asleep. I can't imagine the stress your whole family is going through :hug:

.....

I talked to my sister tonight. She is so ready to put the weekend behind her. Weekend staffing sucks at hospitals. But there is hope with a new potential diagnosis today.

The latest news from my sister is that Gianna was attached to the EEG/EKG last night when she had her seizure. It appears to have only been on one side of the body and they saw patterns consistent with epilepsy. If that's the case, we are thrilled. That is very treatable. They are going to do a visual or video EEG continually until they see another seizure to confirm the diagnosis.

In my :pray: I've had friends who lived very normal lives after being treated for epilepsy. So that wouldn't be a bad thing as long as they treat it properly ! :comfort:

Please keep me in your prayers strongly right now. I'm not in a good place emotionally. I feel so defeated and beaten down. Absolutely NOTHING in my life matters to me except my kids, however, that's the point of hurt (not from my kids themselves. They couldn't be better.) I feel like a piece of my heart is broken and my hands are tied behind my back.

I wish I could find that fighting spirit I normally have. I honestly don't think I have felt this much pain in my life :sadwalk: Even my divorce didn't hurt this badly.

:pray: I'm sorry - I wish I could be there to give you a big hug! :comfort:

AM, your (sister's) baby girl looks soooo precious with her little hand on the teddy bear. I hope they have the answer soon. I'm sure both twins will be happy when they're reunited.


Please keep me in your prayers strongly right now. I'm not in a good place emotionally. I feel so defeated and beaten down. Absolutely NOTHING in my life matters to me except my kids, however, that's the point of hurt (not from my kids themselves. They couldn't be better.) I feel like a piece of my heart is broken and my hands are tied behind my back.

I wish I could find that fighting spirit I normally have. I honestly don't think I have felt this much pain in my life :sadwalk: Even my divorce didn't hurt this badly.

:hug: I'm sorry, RG. I'll keep you in my prayers. :comfort:

Please keep me in your prayers strongly right now. I'm not in a good place emotionally. I feel so defeated and beaten down. Absolutely NOTHING in my life matters to me except my kids, however, that's the point of hurt (not from my kids themselves. They couldn't be better.) I feel like a piece of my heart is broken and my hands are tied behind my back.

I wish I could find that fighting spirit I normally have. I honestly don't think I have felt this much pain in my life :sadwalk: Even my divorce didn't hurt this badly.

:comfort:



I got this email from my sister, I thought I would pass it on because I am sure they need all of the prayers they can get:

Please pray for my closest friend here in NC, Mandy, and her husband, Kevin. It has been an emotional day. I received a phone call while down in Myrtle Beach that Kevin had been injured in Iraq. I was able to leave immediately and rush back to be with Mandy. Kevin is, hopefully, on his way to Germany now. A bullet traveled through his right calf and grazed his left foot. It hit an artery and everything else it possibly could in his right leg as it passed through. His bone is shattered and will have to be put back together with pins and needles. He has had two surgeries in Baghdad and will have one more in Germany. We are hoping after a week there he will bypass Walter Reed and come back here. If not I am taking her to D.C. when he gets there. We are hoping he has use of his left foot so that he can walk with crutches after leaving the hospital instead of a wheelchair. He also has a lot of shrapnel in various parts of his body. Luckily his body armor stopped the bullet that hit his chest but I'm sure it still leaves a mark. Eight soldiers total were injured in the attack. They do have a four week old and he was just home for the birth. He returned to Iraq two weeks ago. Please pray for their family as we continue to learn about his status and as he travels various places. Thanks,Kathryn

Please keep me in your prayers strongly right now. I'm not in a good place emotionally. I feel so defeated and beaten down. Absolutely NOTHING in my life matters to me except my kids, however, that's the point of hurt (not from my kids themselves. They couldn't be better.) I feel like a piece of my heart is broken and my hands are tied behind my back.

I wish I could find that fighting spirit I normally have. I honestly don't think I have felt this much pain in my life :sadwalk: Even my divorce didn't hurt this badly.

Consider it done. :hug:

Maybe it's something in the air or water around here since you sound about like I was feeling not too long ago. Take a ride down by the lake and watch the waves for a while when you get a chance. That can be very therapeutic and help take your mind off of things when they get to be too much.

Please keep me in your prayers strongly right now. I'm not in a good place emotionally. I feel so defeated and beaten down. Absolutely NOTHING in my life matters to me except my kids, however, that's the point of hurt (not from my kids themselves. They couldn't be better.) I feel like a piece of my heart is broken and my hands are tied behind my back.

I wish I could find that fighting spirit I normally have. I honestly don't think I have felt this much pain in my life :sadwalk: Even my divorce didn't hurt this badly.

I am so sorry I am just recently leaving that bad place myself. I will pray. Just remember that you wont let the bad things in life win that you are the winner.

Thanks everyone. Keep them coming :heart:

AGx2, how's Gianna doing? Any new news?

:comfort:



I got this email from my sister, I thought I would pass it on because I am sure they need all of the prayers they can get:

Please pray for my closest friend here in NC, Mandy, and her husband, Kevin. It has been an emotional day. I received a phone call while down in Myrtle Beach that Kevin had been injured in Iraq. I was able to leave immediately and rush back to be with Mandy. Kevin is, hopefully, on his way to Germany now. A bullet traveled through his right calf and grazed his left foot. It hit an artery and everything else it possibly could in his right leg as it passed through. His bone is shattered and will have to be put back together with pins and needles. He has had two surgeries in Baghdad and will have one more in Germany. We are hoping after a week there he will bypass Walter Reed and come back here. If not I am taking her to D.C. when he gets there. We are hoping he has use of his left foot so that he can walk with crutches after leaving the hospital instead of a wheelchair. He also has a lot of shrapnel in various parts of his body. Luckily his body armor stopped the bullet that hit his chest but I'm sure it still leaves a mark. Eight soldiers total were injured in the attack. They do have a four week old and he was just home for the birth. He returned to Iraq two weeks ago. Please pray for their family as we continue to learn about his status and as he travels various places. Thanks,Kathryn

Update from sister:

I have an update for those interested and it is good news. I am not good with medical terms but we learned that Kevin's tibia is fine and his fibula is shattered. Apparently you do not have to have a fibula to be able to walk. They had to tie off one artery but once again, you have two more and apparently are okay without the third. Who knew we had so much in our legs that we didn't use? He has just come out of surgery in Germany and has one more on Thursday and they feel confident he will fly home on Friday. Mandy is in good spirits today after hearing the latest news and knowing he should be home this weekend. We did learn Kevin's injuries are the worst of the eight that were wounded which means the other guys should be able to make full recoveries also. Unfortunately a guy not attached to their unit was killed in the attack. I don't have his name or information but you might want to remember his family in your prayers.
Thank you for the prayers so far - they are really working!!!

Thanks everyone. Keep them coming :heart:

AGx2, how's Gianna doing? Any new news?

(ripped from WBR)

Mixed news here - poor baby was dehydrated. They finally were able to get an IV in last night. Now that she's hydrated again they're going to put in a pick line (sp?) so they can stop sticking her all the time. She had a good night last night. They brought in a twin bed so my sister could sleep next to her and both of them were able to rest. No seizures since she's had the visual eeg monitors all over her head. It's sick, but we're praying she has one soon so she can get that crap off her head. They can't pick her up or cuddle her when she's hooked to those monitors. They also want to do an MRI but they can't do that while the monitors are on. My sister said they had to wait until they captured a seizure. She's not putting Gianna through that head monitor stuff twice.

I told my mom today that my visit to her house this summer is off the table. If I'm going anywhere it's to my sister's to see the babies. She completely understands. I wanted to take the boys to the state fair in IA, but that will be there every summer. These babies will only be little once.

Still praying for her, AM

Okay, okay... I've never been over here. I'm a pretty sarcastic guy, it's all a joke, right?

My good friend and his wife were expecting their second child. 9 months later we are all waiting for the call... Their baby girl, Gabrielle, died shortly after birth a few days ago. They had a few precious moments with her. They burried her in PA this past weekend. I'm beside myself. Having no kids and not trying, I can't even begin to put myself in their shoes. Mostly, I'm devistated. If those of you who pray could say a quick prayer for Gabrielle and for her mom, dad, and little sister, I'd appreciate it. Much love to you all... life is way too short. Don't ever forget that.

Please keep me in your prayers strongly right now. I'm not in a good place emotionally. I feel so defeated and beaten down. Absolutely NOTHING in my life matters to me except my kids, however, that's the point of hurt (not from my kids themselves. They couldn't be better.) I feel like a piece of my heart is broken and my hands are tied behind my back.

I wish I could find that fighting spirit I normally have. I honestly don't think I have felt this much pain in my life :sadwalk: Even my divorce didn't hurt this badly.

Fight through it love...life is short.

Update from sister:

I have an update for those interested and it is good news. I am not good with medical terms but we learned that Kevin's tibia is fine and his fibula is shattered. Apparently you do not have to have a fibula to be able to walk. They had to tie off one artery but once again, you have two more and apparently are okay without the third. Who knew we had so much in our legs that we didn't use? He has just come out of surgery in Germany and has one more on Thursday and they feel confident he will fly home on Friday. Mandy is in good spirits today after hearing the latest news and knowing he should be home this weekend. We did learn Kevin's injuries are the worst of the eight that were wounded which means the other guys should be able to make full recoveries also. Unfortunately a guy not attached to their unit was killed in the attack. I don't have his name or information but you might want to remember his family in your prayers.
Thank you for the prayers so far - they are really working!!!

If you or his family need to come to DC, please PM me. I'm in the hotel biz here and can at the very least get you a slickdeal at a hotel here. Don't hesitate.

(ripped from WBR)

Mixed news here - poor baby was dehydrated. They finally were able to get an IV in last night. Now that she's hydrated again they're going to put in a pick line (sp?) so they can stop sticking her all the time. She had a good night last night. They brought in a twin bed so my sister could sleep next to her and both of them were able to rest. No seizures since she's had the visual eeg monitors all over her head. It's sick, but we're praying she has one soon so she can get that crap off her head. They can't pick her up or cuddle her when she's hooked to those monitors. They also want to do an MRI but they can't do that while the monitors are on. My sister said they had to wait until they captured a seizure. She's not putting Gianna through that head monitor stuff twice.

I told my mom today that my visit to her house this summer is off the table. If I'm going anywhere it's to my sister's to see the babies. She completely understands. I wanted to take the boys to the state fair in IA, but that will be there every summer. These babies will only be little once.
My gosh, I wish they'd find out what it wrong with the princess. Enough already (I'm sure you all feel the same way!) Here's hoping the electrodes comes off her little head soon and she can again get all the cuddles she deserves.

Okay, okay... I've never been over here. I'm a pretty sarcastic guy, it's all a joke, right?

My good friend and his wife were expecting their second child. 9 months later we are all waiting for the call... Their baby girl, Gabrielle, died shortly after birth a few days ago. They had a few precious moments with her. They burried her in PA this past weekend. I'm beside myself. Having no kids and not trying, I can't even begin to put myself in their shoes. Mostly, I'm devistated. If those of you who pray could say a quick prayer for Gabrielle and for her mom, dad, and little sister, I'd appreciate it. Much love to you all... life is way too short. Don't ever forget that.
I can't even begin to imagine the pain they're feeling. As a parent of 4, my worst fear is burying one of my children. I hope they all can work through their grief and at least fondly remember the few minutes they had with her (not that it makes up for the life time they'll miss.)

Sometimes I just don't understand the reason for things. This is one of those times. I'll never understand or accept the death of a child :sadwalk:

Update from sister:

I have an update for those interested and it is good news. I am not good with medical terms but we learned that Kevin's tibia is fine and his fibula is shattered. Apparently you do not have to have a fibula to be able to walk. They had to tie off one artery but once again, you have two more and apparently are okay without the third. Who knew we had so much in our legs that we didn't use? He has just come out of surgery in Germany and has one more on Thursday and they feel confident he will fly home on Friday. Mandy is in good spirits today after hearing the latest news and knowing he should be home this weekend. We did learn Kevin's injuries are the worst of the eight that were wounded which means the other guys should be able to make full recoveries also. Unfortunately a guy not attached to their unit was killed in the attack. I don't have his name or information but you might want to remember his family in your prayers.
Thank you for the prayers so far - they are really working!!!
I'm SO glad things don't seem quite as grim as they did. I hope and pray his recovery is quick, as pain-free as possible, and that he regains all use of his leg. What a hero!

My gosh, I wish they'd find out what it wrong with the princess. Enough already (I'm sure you all feel the same way!) Here's hoping the electrodes comes off her little head soon and she can again get all the cuddles she deserves.


I can't even begin to imagine the pain they're feeling. As a parent of 4, my worst fear is burying one of my children. I hope they all can work through their grief and at least fondly remember the few minutes they had with her (not that it makes up for the life time they'll miss.)

Sometimes I just don't understand the reason for things. This is one of those times. I'll never understand or accept the death of a child :sadwalk:

agreed. I'm lost right now. Absolutely lost.

A less urgent request from me:

We're leaving tomorrow morning for a mini family vacation. However, my 4.5 year old was returned from her father's sick (with a chest cold, slightly sore throat...ect.) PLEASE pray that she doesn't get worse tomorrow, as we'll be 3.5 hours from home and since we rarely get the opportunity to do something like that, I want her to have a memorable time.

Also, please pray we have safe travels.

agreed. I'm lost right now. Absolutely lost.
I know of a few infants/toddlers that have suffered horribly through cancer and stem cell transplants (in the hopes of a cure), only to die in the end. How is this fair or just? Why even bother to save the child if you're (God, not you) just going to take him/her in the end.

I'll just never understand a reason behind having a child suffer or die. Ever.

A less urgent request from me:

We're leaving tomorrow morning for a mini family vacation. However, my 4.5 year old was returned from her father's sick (with a chest cold, slightly sore throat...ect.) PLEASE pray that she doesn't get worse tomorrow, as we'll be 3.5 hours from home and since we rarely get the opportunity to do something like that, I want her to have a memorable time.

Also, please pray we have safe travels.

Prayer sent. Express delivery. God said drive safe and all will be well :) Have a great trip and enjoy the time!

A less urgent request from me:

We're leaving tomorrow morning for a mini family vacation. However, my 4.5 year old was returned from her father's sick (with a chest cold, slightly sore throat...ect.) PLEASE pray that she doesn't get worse tomorrow, as we'll be 3.5 hours from home and since we rarely get the opportunity to do something like that, I want her to have a memorable time.

Also, please pray we have safe travels.


I know of a few infants/toddlers that have suffered horribly through cancer and stem cell transplants (in the hopes of a cure), only to die in the end. How is this fair or just? Why even bother to save the child if you're (God, not you) just going to take him/her in the end.

I'll just never understand a reason behind having a child suffer or die. Ever.

There is a reason behing every action. God trusts us to accept, not understand. Right? I guess? I hope so, that's what I'm banking on.

Prayer sent. Express delivery. God said drive safe and all will be well :) Have a great trip and enjoy the time!



There is a reason behing every action. God trusts us to accept, not understand. Right? I guess? I hope so, that's what I'm banking on.
It should be interesting, if nothing else. Two adults, 6 kids (ages 14, 12, 12, 8, 5, and 4.) Lord help me!

Prayer sent. Express delivery. God said drive safe and all will be well :) Have a great trip and enjoy the time!



There is a reason behing every action. God trusts us to accept, not understand. Right? I guess? I hope so, that's what I'm banking on.
i suppose but I don't/can't accept something like a child dying, especially painfully. I can accept most in life. This I just can't.

It should be interesting, if nothing else. Two adults, 6 kids (ages 14, 12, 12, 8, 5, and 4.) Lord help me!


i suppose but I don't/can't accept something like a child dying, especially painfully. I can accept most in life. This I just can't.

OMG! As I lead the DINK life (that being Dual Income, No kids - I imagine it needs no explaining)- I can't imagine! Do your best RG!

Okay, okay... I've never been over here. I'm a pretty sarcastic guy, it's all a joke, right?

My good friend and his wife were expecting their second child. 9 months later we are all waiting for the call... Their baby girl, Gabrielle, died shortly after birth a few days ago. They had a few precious moments with her. They burried her in PA this past weekend. I'm beside myself. Having no kids and not trying, I can't even begin to put myself in their shoes. Mostly, I'm devistated. If those of you who pray could say a quick prayer for Gabrielle and for her mom, dad, and little sister, I'd appreciate it. Much love to you all... life is way too short. Don't ever forget that.


I cannot possibly imagine. Many MANY prayers to them, and you. :hug:

If you or his family need to come to DC, please PM me. I'm in the hotel biz here and can at the very least get you a slickdeal at a hotel here. Don't hesitate.

That's so sweet of you. :hug: As far as we know, he is coming home. At least that's what we are hearing now.

A less urgent request from me:

We're leaving tomorrow morning for a mini family vacation. However, my 4.5 year old was returned from her father's sick (with a chest cold, slightly sore throat...ect.) PLEASE pray that she doesn't get worse tomorrow, as we'll be 3.5 hours from home and since we rarely get the opportunity to do something like that, I want her to have a memorable time.

Also, please pray we have safe travels.


Always, my friend.

I cannot possibly imagine. Many MANY prayers to them, and you. :hug:



That's so sweet of you. :hug: As far as we know, he is coming home. At least that's what we are hearing now.



Always, my friend.
Has anyone told you lately how freakin awesome you are? Well, if not, you're freakin awesome! :hug:

Has anyone told you lately how freakin awesome you are? Well, if not, you're freakin awesome! :hug:

Thanks :heart: You, too. :hug:

Much love to you all. Wishing you a great night of peaceful sleep. Saying my prayers and heading to bed.

Have pleasant dreams. :hug:

Have pleasant dreams. :hug:

:hug: back at ya...

I just found out that one of my niece's was raped on Thursday night. Please keep her in your prayers. Thanks.

I just found out that one of my niece's was raped on Thursday night. Please keep her in your prayers. Thanks.
I will definitely keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I hope they caught the bastard that raped her :mad:

AMx2, any new updates on Gianna?

gtoreo - I missed this! :comfort: Big prayers and comfort to your friend's family. What a nightmare. A dear friend of ours lost a baby at 20 weeks and I felt like you do... completely lost and miserable - and it wasn't even my baby. I can't imagine the grief they're feeling.

Jane - :eek: How terrible. I am so sorry! I hope she got to the hospital ASAP for a rape kit. She's going to need some counseling for sure.

No real news on Gianna - she got the electrodes off and I don't know the results of the EEG yet. MRI came back clear.

Today her brother gets some crib time with her. :heart:

Just thought I'd update: Court trial is off for Monday, which I suppose is good. But, I have so much )(&*&^#@ anger in me over all this, as I felt like I've given up so much. I hope I can get over this intense anger I have towards my daughter's father, although I think it's unlikely.

Given what the jackass settled with, he again proved it is all about money to him. He didn't really want her 50% of the time. He just didn't want to pay child support.

Please pray that I find a job soon (perferrable out of this area!!!!!)

I've got my fingers crossed for you. :pray: Sad that money is more important to him, but it's probably better for her in the long run if you guys move. :hug:

The economy is booming in Houston.... just sayin'.. ;)

I would like to ask for y'all to send a few up for me and my family. In 3 days I will be having a c-section to evict my final child. I am really nervous and scared, as last week my HGb levels were not high enough, and it is a possibility that I may need a blood transfusion if I can't get my iron count higher.

Also, my husband's job is only giving him ONE day off during the 5 days I will be in the hospital. This has me frustrated as well, as I feel that he should be there with me the whole time. I guess I am just being selfish. :sadwalk:

And, I am having a hard time finding someone to watch my other two kids while I am in the hospital and my husband is at work. I have a bad habit of "borrowing trouble" as my mom puts it, because I always analyze everything and look for what can go wrong, instead of just having faith that everything will work out.

And, lastly, there is a guy at a local car lot that has a vehicle that he can sale us this week, as long as we can put a down payment on it by Friday. I would just like your prayers that we get enough money, because we really really need some transportation.

Thanks a lot guys :)

I will definitely keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I hope they caught the bastard that raped her :mad:



:iagree: Prayers that she finds some comfort and is able to find the strength to keep going. :hug:




My husband's father has to go to Emory hospital in Atlanta for some tests ran, but he won't tell anyone what they are for. He said he will tell us when the time is right. It worries me because it could be any number of things. He has diabetes, he had an aneurism when he was younger, and they also found a tumor on his brain a few months back but he said they told him it wasn't dangerous. It could be related to any of that stuff, or possibly even something else. Please pray that it's nothing serious.

Please keep this 2 year old little boy and especially his parents and sister in your prayers. He is fighting to recover from a drowning accident. After being put to bed at his grandparents, he climbed out of a Pak n Play, went out a locked door and fell in their pool. His Mom found him and he has been fighting a hard and long battle to recover.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/reecekemmerly

:bigeye: This is exactly why I will never own a pool and I will never allow my kids to sleep over at a house that does unless I'm there AND the pool is secure. A locked door is nothing to a 2 yr old. Poor baby. :(

Oh gosh, what a precious little guy. I hope and pray he recovers well.

I agree, I will NEVER live in a house where there's a pool. Nor will I ever have a trampoline.

It's so sad cause it was her parents house, she was there, and did everything you are suppose to do. Sometimes you just can't explain the unexplainable. There are reasons things happen that are beyond our comprehension. So very sad :(

What's a "dry drowning?" And, if he fell into the pool, how can there not be water in his lungs? (I'm reading the journal history on his CaringBridge page.) Wouldn't that indicate that he wasn't breathing when he went into the pool?

Dry drowning is when you come out of the pool with lungs full of water, fall asleep and drown in your sleep. :(

Dry drowning is when you come out of the pool with lungs full of water, fall asleep and drown in your sleep. :(
So, there really is water in the lungs? Ok, that makes sense. I was confused as to how someone can have a dry drowning while being found in a pool.

So, there really is water in the lungs? Ok, that makes sense. I was confused as to how someone can have a dry drowning while being found in a pool.

That makes no sense. Dry drowning can occur up to 48 hrs after being in the water and it's dry drowning because the victim is not in the pool at the time. (I didn't read the caring bridge page - those kill me)

I think the docs said dry drowning because he survived the immersion in the water and the fluid (except for small amounts) were only in his stomach and not his lungs. It's dry drowning when the victim is immersed in water but very little fluid is aspirated into the lungs. I think she found him fairly quickly (relatively speaking) so the water had not yet fully filled his lungs.

I'm so confused. Now I have to read up on what dry drowning is since he was found in the pool.

I'm so confused. Now I have to read up on what dry drowning is since he was found in the pool.


"Upon water entering the airways, both conscious and unconscious victims experience laryngospasm, that is the larynx or the vocal cords in the throat constrict and seal the air tube. This prevents water from entering the lungs. Because of this laryngospasm, water enters the stomach in the initial phase of drowning and very little water enters the lungs. Unfortunately, this can interfere with air entering the lungs, too. In most victims, the laryngospasm relaxes some time after unconsciousness and water can enter the lungs causing a "wet drowning". However, about 10-15% of victims maintain this seal until cardiac arrest, this is called "dry drowning" as no water enters the lungs. In forensic pathology water in the lungs indicates that the victim was still alive at the point of submersion; the absence of water in the lungs may be either a dry drowning or indicates a death before submersion."

I'm assuming he had cardiac arrest before water ever entered the lungs. This is what caused his heart to stop beating, and the lack of oxygen to the brain has caused all his other complications. :(

I think I understand it now:

"When water or other foreign bodies are inhaled, laryngospasm occurs and the person's larynx spasms shut. As a result, the partial vacuum created by contracting the diaphragm cannot be filled by the inrush of air into the lungs, and the vacuum persists. In an attempt to force air in through the spasmed larynx, the person may breathe deeper and more labored, but this only increases the partial vacuum inside the chest."

I read all of his CaringBridge site :( How horrible. How can one parent not blame the other? I mean, I understand it was an accident but I'm not sure I'm strong enough to not blame the other parent. I guess that's why I'm divorced :nod:

I would like to ask for y'all to send a few up for me and my family. In 3 days I will be having a c-section to evict my final child. I am really nervous and scared, as last week my HGb levels were not high enough, and it is a possibility that I may need a blood transfusion if I can't get my iron count higher.

Also, my husband's job is only giving him ONE day off during the 5 days I will be in the hospital. This has me frustrated as well, as I feel that he should be there with me the whole time. I guess I am just being selfish. :sadwalk:

And, I am having a hard time finding someone to watch my other two kids while I am in the hospital and my husband is at work. I have a bad habit of "borrowing trouble" as my mom puts it, because I always analyze everything and look for what can go wrong, instead of just having faith that everything will work out.

And, lastly, there is a guy at a local car lot that has a vehicle that he can sale us this week, as long as we can put a down payment on it by Friday. I would just like your prayers that we get enough money, because we really really need some transportation.

Thanks a lot guys :)


Wishing you well, prayer sent up. Be strong, be positive, take whatever the good lord throws at you and hit it out of the park. You can make it all happen, I know you can.

PS - thank you for the eviction joke!

:pray: for all you guys and the families involved :hug:

:pray:

:pray:

This prayer may sound kind of selfish because it's regarding myself and I am just so i don't know about it

I know things happen for a reason, but a reason of why I walked out of the relationship because of personal reason, I have my pro's and Con's about the person, I can really somewhat handle the con's, but one way relationship isn't something I want.

I :pray: that I wish I can let go of the past, and make me be able to move on with my life. Everyday, there's a moment of me flashing back with my ex which can bring me all sorts of feelings (mad, sad, happy, regreting, etc.) I really want to move on with my life and I pray that.

Please if we're not meant to be, Please let me be able to let go of the past, and be with someone who I will be satisfade and be happy with. If my ex, and I are meant to be, then please let us be together and start over and make each other happy and love each other. but if we're not, please guide me to the person that's meant to be.

Please, I :pray: to be happy with my life and i don't want to dwell about my past.
Right now I am just feel not like before.
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:pray:

This prayer may sound kind of selfish because it's regarding myself and I am just so i don't know about it

I know things happen for a reason, but a reason of why I walked out of the relationship because of personal reason, I have my pro's and Con's about the person, I can really somewhat handle the con's, but one way relationship isn't something I want.

I :pray: that I wish I can let go of the past, and make me be able to move on with my life. Everyday, there's a moment of me flashing back with my ex which can bring me all sorts of feelings (mad, sad, happy, regreting, etc.) I really want to move on with my life and I pray that.

Please if we're not meant to be, Please let me be able to let go of the past, and be with someone who I will be satisfade and be happy with. If my ex, and I are meant to be, then please let us be together and start over and make each other happy and love each other. but if we're not, please guide me to the person that's meant to be.

Please, I :pray: to be happy with my life and i don't want to dwell about my past.
Right now I am just feel not like before.
:pray: :pray: :pray:


:comfort: :pray:

carebearsluv - :comfort: Ask Autumn about iron levels. ;) Start chowing those supplements - with the stool softeners! And you get 5 days in the hospital for a c/s? :eek: They kicked me to the curb after 3 both times. It sucks that your DH can't take more time off of work, but I'm sure he'll be there as much as he can. How old are your other kiddos? I hope the car works out for you guys, too. :hug:

Petey07 - breaking up is never easy. Try to stay busy and don't jump into another relationship right away. Spend some time getting to know yourself as an individual before you try to tie yourself to another person. :hug: I know you'll make it through this and be glad you had the experience. Every relationship teaches us something and brings us closer to the one we're meant to be with. I would never be happily married to the man of my dreams if I hadn't clawed my way out of every sucky relationship before this one. :lol:

Petey07 - breaking up is never easy. Try to stay busy and don't jump into another relationship right away. Spend some time getting to know yourself as an individual before you try to tie yourself to another person. :hug: I know you'll make it through this and be glad you had the experience. Every relationship teaches us something and brings us closer to the one we're meant to be with. I would never be happily married to the man of my dreams if I hadn't clawed my way out of every sucky relationship before this one. :lol:

:hug: :hug:

Thanks, I read somewhere about breaking up is that you get to learn more about yourself as well as going through obstacle which will leads you closer to happiness.

I am glad that i learned alot about myself with my past relationship (6 months ago). I learn who i am, how strong I can be, and alot of more stuff that i never knew about myself.

I talked to someone for probably 2 months (4 months after i broke up with my ex) and its showed me that I am just not ready for one yet becuase my heart is still with my ex and I wasn't able to give that person a chance. I didn't play with that person feelings nor anything becuase I told the person straight up that my heart is still with my ex and you must work hard to win my heart, but i guess the person wasn't able to. but things happened for a reason.

I think i would've been happier if the break up was left on good terms, but I wasn't able to handle how much pain that I was going through with my ex so i had to walk out.

Right now, I just want to make myself happy and enjoy what's given to me, but it's hard when the past sitll haunts you.

Thanks everyone for comforting me, I wish and pray that I will once be happy again and able to let go of the past and be with someone who's meant to be with me.

Thanks :hug: :hug:

Praying:pray: That all who need comfort,peace,forgiveness,love,joy ,guidance or healing (of the spiritually or physically) will be blessed with it :heart2:

Last I heard they did not catch the guy. Thanks for the prayers for her. She's one of those too trusting, really sweet people.

I'm keeping the rest of you in my prayers as well. :pray:

carebearsluv - :comfort: Ask Autumn about iron levels. ;) Start chowing those supplements - with the stool softeners! And you get 5 days in the hospital for a c/s? :eek: They kicked me to the curb after 3 both times. It sucks that your DH can't take more time off of work, but I'm sure he'll be there as much as he can. How old are your other kiddos? I hope the car works out for you guys, too. :hug:



Yes, I am trying to remember my supplements as much as possible. I am not very good with taking meds, so I really have to discipline myself. I have had the same OB-GYN for all of my children, and I had complications with my first, so I think she just prepares. She scheduled me to say in for 5 days, but if everything goes well I can leave in 3.

My other kids are 3 1/2 and 1 1/2.

Thanks so much for for prayers!!

And I will be keeping everyone else in my prayers as well. :pray: