Prayers for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
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.
Lord be with her
Prayers sent
Orbitz.com
Call the airlines and ask for their bereavement fares. Can't book them online.
Thank you and Amen.
It looks like I was a little late to the prayer - but just knowing her mom is with the Lord is great news.
I take care of my mom who is 92 - and I'm going to miss her, but I know I'll see her again.
"I loved her and sure hope she knew it."
I'm sure she did.
May the Good Lord bless you bd476.
Amen.
"I take care of my mom who is 92 - and I'm going to miss her, but I know I'll see her again."
That is a blessing.
Please be Lifted Up in our Father's Love for you, and please Feel our Love and Prayers that we are Sending Out to you, dear Freeper FRiend.
May Jesus send you and the family hugs of comfort and peace as He hugs your mom.
BD, I'm so sorry. Please know that I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
May our Lord grant your prays for your mom. In the name of Jesus, amen.
prayer bump. so sorry to hear of this situation. :( God will carry you through Bd.:)
bd, I'm so sorry you weren't able to get to your Mother's bedside before she passed over into God's arms. But, there are reasons for everything, and you turned off the phone for a reason. It sounds like your Mother (being the strong Southern steel magnolia that she was) decided it was time to go "home". We Southern ladies have minds of our own. I'm proud of your Mom for making her own decision. She sounds like someone I would have loved and I understand her thinking. Be comforted in the fact that she knew where she was going. Hold on to the good memories and also know without a doubt that she knew how much you loved her. May God comfort you in the days to come.
I'm sorry to hear of your loss and join with the others here lifting you and the family up to God for His peace and blessing as you all adjust to her unexpected homegoing.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. God rest her soul - comfort you and her loved ones, and give you peace.
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Prayers for you and the family.
I will pray for your family.
May the good Lord bless you and comfort you, and may you enjoy the peace that your mother knows as she is being gently welcomed into the heavenly kingdom. God loves us and wants us to love one another, and it is in the spirit of His fellowship that I pray for you and your mother. Trust in the Lord; he'll see you through this! God bless you and rest well tonight.
Prayers for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry. You have my prayers.
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