Posted on 09/20/2011 10:07:04 PM PDT by llandres
I wasn't going to bother anyone with a personal post, but I believe in the power of group prayers and I really need yours for my mother. She's 84 and has been in ICU since Friday. Two weeks ago she and my 93 year old dad both fell. He's healing and should be able to walk again before long, but my mom's frail, has been on oxygen for 10 years since her open heart surgery and has been struggling. Last week Dad called my sister and me to come up, saying she wasn't doing well. They live in the country and he's afraid if anything happened to her, he couldn't help her, so they decided to move to the nursing home in my hometown, at least for a few months until she gets stronger, so we got them settled. Four days later I got a call from the head nurse there that they were taking her downtown to get checked out at the local clinic. Doctor was on vacation all week, but the nurse practitioner said Mom had a urinary tract infection, and next thing I know, they took her by ambulance to the hospital in St. Joseph about 45 miles away. The doctor and his nurse there called each of us and asked about her having signed a DNR form at the nursing home! Her blood oxygen level was dangerously low and CO2 level too high. She also has really low blood pressure.
They've been having her wear a mask (like what people with sleep apnia wear) and she began responding better, but is still so weak and frail, and we need somehow to get her built back up. She has several IVs (two are strong antibiotics).
Anyway, my dad really needs her - she's still his sweetheart of 63 years. Thanks for your patience and if you would, please pray for her.
I really appreciate it! Linda
Thank you so much for your prayers - it’s a real comfort and I’m touched. I love our FReeper family :-)
Prayers for your mother’s health.
Your Freeper family is here for you. I am sure I speak for all when I say that we hope your Mom recovers well and quickly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....
As you requested Linda ...
Heavenly Father, we know not Your good will nor Your plan for us in this life.
We ask for Your forgiveness of our sins, through the sacrifice of Your son, Jesus Christ, and lean on You during all the trials and tribulations of this life.
Our bodies wear out in this world, but it is having Your arms wrapped around us and protecting our eternal souls that is what really matters.
Please give us Your strength and peace in our time of worry, and let Your Holy Spirit dwell in us to keep our faith strong when we need it the most.
If our desires are not Yours, Dear Lord, let our hearts not be troubled and lay our worries to rest knowing You are in control of all things and that it is for the best of all those who kneel before you in prayer.
In Jesus’ precious name,
Amen
Prayers for your Mom.
Prayers.
Prayers up for your mom and for all of your family.
Prayers up! And God bless...
Linda, prayers up for you. My moms about the same age and recently took a bad fall also. She’ll be ok, but I know how valuable prayers are...Lifting your mom up as I type.
Prayers to you and your family
Sending prayers up for your mother. Bless your dad’s heart too. Prayers for the family as well. God bless you all.
Prayers for your mother’s recovery, and your father’s continued recovery. It is an honor to be asked to pray for a fellow FReeper’s intentions, and theirs sounds like a beautiful love story...
Lost my mom last year, prayers for you and family during this difficult time.
I will be praying for you, your mom and dad, and family.
Prayers for you and your parents.
I am taking care of my 88 yr. old Mother now.She is in generally good spirits, and hopefully she will recover.The people from Hospice are truly incredible and generous, so that helps.
I hope your parents make a good recovery.
Best regards,
Gary
Prayers up for your Mom, Dad and all of your family!
Done.
Amen!
Prayers for your entire family. I know this is a very scary and difficult time for you. I will also pray that Our Lord gives you strength and courage.
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