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Vanity: Request prayers for my Mother and ideas for inexpensive airline leaving today
February 7, 2005 | bd476

Posted on 02/07/2005 3:52:54 AM PST by bd476

My Mother was admitted in critical condition Sunday morning to an ICU unit in the Midwest. I was told at 3:00 p.m. that she was stable, not to bother flying back "yet" and that she'd be monitored in ICU for a few days, but since then she has had to have CPR performed on her several times.

She requested they stop resusciating her sometime around 10:00 PST although they kept it up anyway (yeah brave nurses and docs!) so that a local sibling could get to the hospital in time.

Her blood pressure is normally very low, and it's dropped to frightening levels. Her only chance would be surgery, and they said her best chance for surviving the surgery was Sunday. She said she did not want the surgery on Sunday, that she would think about it and discuss it on Monday.

She is sleeping now, but local sibling doubts she'll pull through.

I'm a bit muddled right now, this was sudden and unexpected. No serious health problems preceded this.

My prayer is that she recover enough strength to say yes to the surgery, to survive the anesthesia and to recover completely so that my 10 year old and I can see her again, give her a few hugs, and watch her live another 10 years.

She's Southern by a long list of Virginian notable blood kin, she's Southern by Spirit and determination, she's got the heart, compassion and sensitivity of a Southern lady and a Midwesterner and she's a devout Christian.

I feel selfish in my prayer request, yet want God to determine her time. One nurse told me that she wouldn't last through the night and another told me to get on the earliest plane and fly back. Budget constraints are tight, and I'm also trying to find a place to board two cats.

Thanks in advance for any ideas on safe but inexpensive airlines and/or reputable online deals.


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To: bd476

Most airlines have bereavement fares. Check into that.


41 posted on 02/07/2005 7:46:59 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: bd476

Glad you posted a thread! May the Lord be with your mom and your family as you walk this road with Christ.


42 posted on 02/07/2005 7:48:54 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: bd476; nickcarraway; SMEDLEYBUTLER; Siobhan; Lady In Blue; attagirl; goldenstategirl; Starmaker; ...
Prayer Ping!

Please notify me via FReepmail if you would like to be added to or taken off the Prayer Ping List.

Please post your prayers to bd476;

43 posted on 02/07/2005 7:49:41 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: bd476

I'll keep her and you in my prayers!


44 posted on 02/07/2005 7:59:54 AM PST by FourtySeven (47)
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To: bd476

Prayers for your mother. She sounds like a wonderful woman.


45 posted on 02/07/2005 8:03:20 AM PST by Bahbah
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To: bd476; 4woodenboats; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; Alamo-Girl; ...
Prayer ping. Please see post #32

Please post your replies to bd476


bd476, My prayers go up for your you and your family. May your mother Rest in Peace. Lord, please provide this family with comfort and peace. Surround them with your love. In Jesus' precious name. Amen

Cindy, Pegita, Salvation-Thank you for the pings.

Blessings,
trussell

If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.

46 posted on 02/07/2005 8:33:20 AM PST by trussell (I Never Frown, even when I am sad, because I never know who is falling in love with my Smile!!!)
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To: bd476

Prayers sent.
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47 posted on 02/07/2005 8:38:29 AM PST by TXBSAFH (Never underestimate the power of human stupidity--Robert Heinlein)
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To: bd476

Prayers for your mother.

Airlines have emergency in the famliy rates, I am pretty sure. Check them out.


48 posted on 02/07/2005 8:40:28 AM PST by WV Mountain Mama (Umbilical cord blood, the stem cells that let everyone live!)
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To: bd476

Prayers for your Mom and your family.


49 posted on 02/07/2005 8:46:08 AM PST by sweetiepiezer ((((((((((((((MARINES))))))))))))))
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To: bd476
May God hold your mother close to Him now and restore her to health. May He give you peace and strength and guide the doctors and nurses who care for your mother. May He provide His awesome healing power, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

50 posted on 02/07/2005 9:00:21 AM PST by CDHart (The world has become a lunatic asylum and the lunatics are in charge.)
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To: bd476

Praying for your mother, you and your family.


51 posted on 02/07/2005 9:10:48 AM PST by Ellesu
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I am praying for you. Remember God is in control and that you will see your mom again. Parting is hard but it is a comfort to know she is with her Savior. God bless you.


52 posted on 02/07/2005 9:13:22 AM PST by FreedomHasACost (Countdown to Thursday)
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To: bd476

Oh, my dear. I'm so sorry. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
My heart goes out to you and your loved ones.
My God's peace be with you!


53 posted on 02/07/2005 9:15:43 AM PST by LadyPilgrim (Sealed my pardon with His Blood, Hallelujah!!! What a Savior!!!)
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To: bd476

Sending prayers for your mother and all your family


54 posted on 02/07/2005 9:16:33 AM PST by Mo1 (Question to Liberals .. When did supporting and defending Freedom become a bad thing??)
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To: bd476

Prayers on the way.


55 posted on 02/07/2005 9:28:24 AM PST by e5man_r_u? (A Man's mission: Build, Protect, Provide)
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Most airlines will give you special fares for emergency travel. I have experienced using such an emergency fare - so I'm not making this up. Try a major airline carrier - and just explain your situation - if they won't help you - call a travel agent and see what they can do. They might be aware of which airline is providing such services.


56 posted on 02/07/2005 9:34:15 AM PST by CyberAnt (Where are the dem supporters? - try the trash cans in back of the abortion clinics.)
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To: Cindy

I'll be in agreement with your prayer Cindy!!


57 posted on 02/07/2005 9:35:24 AM PST by CyberAnt (Where are the dem supporters? - try the trash cans in back of the abortion clinics.)
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To: bd476

I'm so sorry.


58 posted on 02/07/2005 9:47:30 AM PST by Sunshine55 (Clemency for Darrell Birt NOW: http://www.petitiononline.com/su5nshin/petition.html)
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To: bd476

I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. May the Lord comfort you and your family. God Bless you!


59 posted on 02/07/2005 10:12:19 AM PST by Ros42
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Heavenly Father, we return to thank You that You are Sovereign. Thank You for gently calling this beloved mother to her heavenly home and that, even now, she is rejoicing in Your Presence. Yet, Merciful Father, her loved ones are left without her presence ... comfort them in their grief ... reassure them in their mourning ... encourage them with the knowledge of joyful reunion. Walk with them in this dark hour, O God ... flood this family with warm memories ... may their hearts be filled with remembrance and hope. Grant journey mercies, I pray, for bd476 and all those who will gather to celebrate the life and home going of one so loved. In the Name of Jesus, may it be thus, Amen ...

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I am so sorry, dear FRiend ... continuing in prayer.

Pegita

60 posted on 02/07/2005 11:01:39 AM PST by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)
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