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Prayer request for my oldest brother
March 18, 2014 | Neil E. Wright

Posted on 03/18/2014 9:06:57 PM PDT by Neil E. Wright

I am asking for prayers for my oldest brother, and the patriarch of our family since the death of our father many years ago.

I just returned home from two days visiting my brother, RMC(SS) Douglas A. Wright, USN (Retired), in the hospital where he is dying from COPD.

Growing up, he was always my mentor. He is the one who took me to see the Navy Recruiter in 1969, when I quit HS at 17. During the 10 years of my service, we served in the same location several times, and I had a standing invitation to join him and his family for dinner.

In January, he was admitted to the hospital in Northern California. He was in the hospital on his 70th birthday in February. The doctors didn't expect him to make it to his 49th wedding anniversary, which was yesterday.

Last month he was given a trachea tube, and the respirator has been doing his breathing for him since.

When I arrived on Sunday, my nephew picked me up at the airport and took me directly to the hospital.

I spent all day yesterday with him, his wife and my nephew's family, and we celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. The nurses in the ICU got together and presented his wife a small cake to celebrate with.

All during the day yesterday, I spent the time with him, and called all of our brothers and sisters that I could get ahold of, so they could tell their brother "good-bye".

I had my laptop and used it to view with him some pictures our cousin posted on the web, of him in the 40s, 50s, 60s and some up into the 80s.

I got to show him pictures of my daughter and grandchildren.

I caught the return flight home this morning, completely drained, emotionally and physically.

I am asking the prayer warriors to remember my brother. Pray that when they remove the respirator in a day or two, and let nature take its course, that he'll pass quickly and peacefully into the hands of God.

Thank you all.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: brother; prayer; prayerrequest; veteran
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To: Neil E. Wright
Prayers lifted for your Brother and for all those who love and worry for him.
61 posted on 03/19/2014 7:03:35 AM PDT by Col Freeper (FR: A smorgasbord of Conservative Mindfood - dig in and enjoy it!)
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To: Neil E. Wright

Prayers for your brother; may the Good Lord receive him with open arms. And prayers for you too, and all others who love him.


62 posted on 03/19/2014 7:05:41 AM PDT by Veto! (Opinions freely dispensed as advice)
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To: Neil E. Wright

Prayers.


63 posted on 03/19/2014 7:13:27 AM PDT by patriot08 (NATIVE TEXAN (girl type))
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To: Neil E. Wright

Sending prayers for your brave brother, to be received with love and warmth as he makes his way to heaven. May you, your family and his, be comforted during this time of need.


64 posted on 03/19/2014 7:19:09 AM PDT by AllAmericanGirl44
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God we know how hard this is.We will pray Neil E. Wright ((((Hugs))))


65 posted on 03/19/2014 7:44:21 AM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: Neil E. Wright

I join in prayer for your brother, dear Neil, and thank you both for your service to our country. And I thank God for him and for you.


66 posted on 03/19/2014 8:17:24 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: E.G.C.

Um, what does that mean?


67 posted on 03/19/2014 8:50:19 AM PDT by CorporateStepsister (I am NOT going to force a man to make my dreams come true)
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To: Neil E. Wright

Praying.


68 posted on 03/19/2014 9:07:10 AM PDT by lysie
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To: infool7
Thank you. Trouble is trouble. Not sure there are any big or little in God's sight. Jeremiah 29:11 God has a plan for us, for good and not evil.
69 posted on 03/19/2014 10:02:41 AM PDT by Coldwater Creek
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To: Neil E. Wright; 4woodenboats; abletruth; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; Alamo-Girl; ...

Prayer ping. Please pray for Neil’s brother.


70 posted on 03/19/2014 10:25:07 AM PDT by trussell (I carry because...When seconds count between life and death, the police are only minutes away)
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To: Neil E. Wright

Moving story, lovely family, will be Praying for all of you through this difficult time.


71 posted on 03/19/2014 10:36:57 AM PDT by easternsky
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72 posted on 03/19/2014 10:40:47 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Neil E. Wright

Your cherished brother and his loving family have my prayers.
God bless and keep you all.
Lord, hear our prayers.


73 posted on 03/19/2014 3:24:40 PM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: Neil E. Wright

It’s so hard to lose a sibling. No one knows us like they do...no one else has that special bond.

May your happy memories of your brother be your consolation.


74 posted on 03/19/2014 3:28:31 PM PDT by miserare (2014--The Year We Fight Back!)
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To: Neil E. Wright

Prayers lifted....


75 posted on 03/19/2014 6:07:58 PM PDT by Fawnn (Fawnn.com and AccessibilityJournal.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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