[Lil'freeper]

Well, it seems it is my turn to call on the Hobbit Hole Prayer Warriors- and I do so humbly and reluctantly.

Just got off the phone with my mother who just got back from seeing my father admitted to the hospital. His health is delicate and the long story goes back to a freak virus that attacked his heart about 15 years ago- it caused pericarditis which damaged the heart muscle and triggered some very severe respiratory problems. These are now congenital conditions and the best that can be hoped for is holding the line- he'll never really improve. So any kind of chest infection is deadly. But they wouldn't be if he weren't so stubborn/reluctant about going to the doctor. He waits until he's on death's door and has to be admitted. Then he is the worst patient imaginable- such that they sedate him to keep him from fighting the equipment.

So the situation has everyone worried: this infection is especially bad and he waited especially long to seek help. So prayers would be appreciated: that he chooses to fight the infection rather than the nurses, that he finds the strength to pull through, and for my mother who is very tired, a little angry, and a lot scared.

And gentlemen of the Hobbit Hole.... you may not realize what a blessing it is to your friends and loved ones to NOT BE SO BLASTED STUBBORN ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. Take care of yourselves- for your loved ones' sake.

Many thanks ahead of time.

[JenB]

Never be reluctant to ask for prayer! - will do.

[ItsOurTimeNow]

big-time prayers coming your way!

[g'nad]

prayers on the way...

hey... I'm stubborn and I hate docs... and I ain't gonna change... I'll go to the doc when I need a pressure bandage or when I'm in cardiac arrest... not before...

[RosieCotton]

Prayers on the way!

[Corin Stormhands]

Prayers for your dad.

[Wneighbor]

So prayers would be appreciated: that he chooses to fight the infection rather than the nurses, that he finds the strength to pull through, and for my mother who is very tired, a little angry, and a lot scared.

From our hearts, mouths and typing fingers to God's ears! You have my steadfast prayers!

[HairOfTheDog]

Indeed LF..... I missed your post this morning, but sending a prayer now.

[SuziQ]

Prayers going up for your Dad AND your Mom.

[My back yard]

Sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers will be for him and for your mom and for you tonight. I don't really know how hard this is. My mom is kind of the same way but not as bad. She did once leave a hospital after being told she was having a heart attack. They were taking too long and she decided she wasn't. She disconnected and went home. Lately though she has been taking things more serious. She goes to her heart doctor and her regular doctor when she is supposed to now.

They are people of the rage, and will not go gently into that good night, you know. So I try and rest better on that thought. And pray. It's what I can do. I've rested a lot better lately knowing all these good people are praying for her too. :)

[My back yard]

Sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers will be for him and for your mom and for you tonight. I don't really know how hard this is. My mom is kind of the same way but not as bad. She did once leave a hospital after being told she was having a heart attack. They were taking too long and she decided she wasn't. She disconnected and went home. Lately though she has been taking things more serious. She goes to her heart doctor and her regular doctor when she is supposed to now.

They are people of the rage, and will not go gently into that good night, you know. So I try and rest better on that thought. And pray. It's what I can do. I've rested a lot better lately knowing all these good people are praying for her too. :)