Posted on 08/14/2014 5:55:53 AM PDT by PigRigger
My heart breaks as I write this....as I have posted before....my daughter has been fighting Heroin addiction.
Yesterday....after entering sober living....she relapsed and OD'd. The medics brought her back....but we have no idea as to what to expect when we get to her....we are flying to her side as we speak...
Please pray for our daughter...pray for us...to allow for God's will and grace to find and cover her in His healing.
Last night I took the time to read the all the posts and prayers given up for Amanda during this time...to Amanda....
It was not easy, had to stop a few time to regain my composure....although 4.5 weeks it ago....it was difficult to get through. It definitely made an impression on Amanda, she turned the TV on mute and listened to the whole reading....took about 15 minutes....
Perhaps this is the reason I wrote all of this down....
We chose the name Amanda for her when she was born...because it translates into “worthy of love”....my belief is she felt God’s, and his childrens, love for her last night through the reading....
When I get home....I will print all of these and give the to her....so she never forgets as she commences her second chance on life....
May God Bless You all...
Wonderful that you read all the posts and prayers to Amanda and she had the opportunity to know there are so many folks out here thinking of her.
Prayers continue.
She really was caught up in me reading them...haven’t seen pay that kind of attention in years...
Good news...Amanda was approved for another week of rehab....she’ll be going hone on 9/27...hope exists she may walk out of the hospital....even if with a walker.....more than I thought possible in such a short time......praise God...miraculous....
Please continue to pray for further recovery and rehab in Amanda’s mind, body and soul....please pray for Alyssa and I for strength, courage and perseverance.....we are facing an employment issue, some news comes down tomorrow, could have a dramatic impact on our lives....it is God’s will....may He guide us....and may we surrender our lives to Him.....
Good to hear Amanda was approved for more rehab! Prayers are sent every day, and we’ll continue to pray for Amanda, Alyssa, and you.
Thank you again for keeping us posted.
It’s been my experience that everyone must leave the hospital in a wheelchair, even a healthy mother and her baby.
Prayers for you all. Excellent the week more of rehab. Glad to see. Prayers too for you and Alyssa and that the employment thing is a non issue.
Amanda used a cane for the first time today....slow but steady progress....In His Grip....
I pray, just a mater of time before she walks on her own....!
I’ll post a picture one of these days...!
Found out yesterday that it is more than likely I will be losing my job within the next year.....as will the majority of people who work in my company doing IT (Tecnology).....company is reorganizing and relocating operations....and will not be asking those currently working to go with them....had an inkling this was coming...but not to this degree and/or severity....
It has been a long year, this just puts another hurdle in front of my family....very somber morning.....but I must beleive the good Lord has a plan that I just do not see or understand at this point...
Please continue to pray for Amanda.....she is so close...and God is working a miracle in her. Please pray for my family as well.....to endure the new storm coming....and for God to give us strength, courage and perseverance....and a strong faith....
There is a song that keeps going through my head....one that has given me hope during Amanda’s trials....it’s called “Praise You In This Storm”....one verse in particular...
And I’ll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
And every tear I’ve cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
Thanks & God Bless...
Prayer bump
I’m so sorry to read about your job situation. Prayers will continue for you all.
Thank you all for your prayers....
Amanda continues her amazing recovery....outside of her left leg.....she appears to be almost back to normal (although we need to bring her to a eye doctor when we get home....hoping there are no issues)...
However, even her left leg is responding. She has some movement of her ankle now...more each day....and....walked using a cane yesterday....up and down the hall way...with little or no assistance.
The doctors feel she will be able to walk without any assistance down the road....they did not give a timeline....but felt it should not be to long....
We come home this Saturday....6.5 weeks after the nightmare began....My daughter is alive and appears to have experienced a miracle in healing...
I pray her mind and soul follow as she starts out patient physical and drug rehab on Long Island. We hope to send her back to Florida before the end of the year for further in-patient drug rehab....than on to sober living.....to finish what she started....this time....I pray....with a new found faith in our God.....
Praise God....our prayers have been heard...and acted upon....from the pit of despair....to hope....
Amanda and I went to dinner tonight and to a Bible study group....she walked into both (using a cane).....
A month and a half ago I asked for prayer....and...for God to show me a sign of his healing grace and mercy....tonight, Amanda was a testament to such....
This weekend we fly home to Long Island.....still a ways to go....please continue to pray for Amanda’s continued healing of mind, body and soul....and for God to continue to show his will and wisdom.....to all of us...
God Bless All of You....
In many ways my daughters hardest battle begins when we get home on Saturday....the fight for her mind and soul....
Please pray for God’s will and strength to be embaced by Amanda....that she finds redemption and courage to look to God to lead and provide....to find hope in a faith built on truth and love.
His path is narrow.....but His reward is great.
Amanda is going home! That’s wonderful. Prayers have been sent for Amanda to continue to heal in ALL ways, and that she looks to God for the strength she needs. Have a safe trip home and God bless you all!
I offer a prayer for Amanda's recovery and good health every day.
May God Bless You All.....I find comfort in knowing so many continue to pray for Amanda...
Physically she is a miracle to behold....God is knocking on the door of her soul now....a cross roads decision awaits her.....put off the old and put on the new....the fight for her mind a soul....
I am so proud of her....she has faught like a lion to get back her physical capabilities....now she needs to fight for sobriety just as hard....
I pray Amanda is In His Grip...unceasingly...
Heading home today....can’t wait to see my wife and daughter...I miss them so much....
The Lord has provided healing, mercy and strength to us....I know I have said this before....but....I am awed by all that I have experienced while here....He is real....Praise God....Thank God....
...and thank you all for your support, prayers and encouragement. This is just part 1 of a three phased jurney....the 2nd is to complete her out patient Rehab, the 3rd....to get her back down here to finish what she started....God willing...it shall be done....
Amanda has many steps to take still....pray we all find the courage and strength to surrender to God’s will.....
Big step today....Amanda has a temporary sponsor....in the world of sobriety.....a major move forward....Praise God.....
Excellent! Your family is still in my prayers.
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