[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, Mama_Bear, everyone. I haven't posted all week because everyone was so happy. WVNan had a birthday, Billie was visiting in Dallas, and I just didn't want to rain on anyone's parade.

But to tell the truth, this is the happiest time for me now when I read this thread. As most of you know, my sister had back surgery in 2003 and again this year. She has been sick and in the hospital now on and off for 3 weeks. I called her daughter Monday night and told her that as next of kin, she needed to see about her mom. She got a substitute teacher for the rest of the week and came armed to get results this time.

After lots of testing, X-Rays, blood work, etc., they have determined that she has pockets of fluid on her back near where the incision for back surgery is. Now they are in the process of talking to the neurosurgeon and get her back here (Dallas) to do surgery to drain the fluid.

I know this is a long story, it's been a long 3 weeks for me. Added to this, my brother's stepson committed suicide on Thanksgiving day. I'm asking prayers for my family as we deal with the loss of the boy and for my sister to get well. Thanks for letting me sound off. You are the greatest. ((( All )))

[Mama_Bear]

Oh, Texagirl4W, I am so very sorry to hear what you are going through. I pray that God will surround you with His love and comfort you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

I hope you don't mind if I ping a few others to your post number 180. We're your cyber-family and we are here for you.

Feel hugged, Texagirl.

[tuliptree76]

I am so sorry Texagirl4W. :-( I will keep you and your familiy in my prayers.

[The Mayor]

You will never rain on anyones parade here.
A friend in need, is a friend in deed!

Prayers for you my Friend..

[deadhead]

Texagirl4W, you and yours will be in my Prayers.

God Bless All of you.

Prayers for good health for your sis

Prayers for your brother's step-son. I am so very sorry.

Cyber Hugs for you, take care
Colleen

[WVNan]

Oh my, Texagirl, you have been having a rough time of it. I'm sorry you didn't feel like you could come here for prayers and comfort. Nothing is more important than that we pray for one another. Your sister will surely recover now that they know what they are dealing with. May the Lord watch over the doctors who will be operating on her, and may He be with your sister to give her hope and peace, and then healing. Your bother's family has a very devastating thing to deal with. Suicide is just about the toughest problem to face any family. The questions never seem to get answered. The only solution is to trust the Lord and know that He will deal with the situation and bring ultimate healing. God grant you strength as you deal with two stressful situations.

[Diver Dave]

Joining all your FRiends in prayer.

[Kitty Mittens]

Getting on my knees right now to Lift these situations before our King. Sending many Hugs and Love in Christ to you and your loved ones, Texagirl!

[dansangel]

Prayers offered during your time of need (((((Texagirl4W)))))

Heavenly Father, this is a family in need of your protection. They are going through some serious trials, especially with the loss of a child and impending back surgery.

Please surround this family with Your loving arms and grant them the strength needed to deal with the stresses and grief that they face. Especially bestow peace to the family who have suffered the tragic and unspeakable horror of the loss of a child. Please guide the hands of the physicians treating Texagirl's sister so that they may administer healing to her back.

We ask these favors as Your humble and contrite servants in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

[Aquamarine]

Hugs and prayers TG4W.