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Prayers Needed For My Mother (Prayers for a new Beginning)
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| 11/26/08
| raybbr
Posted on 11/26/2008 5:27:35 PM PST by raybbr
Edited on 12/29/2008 12:47:17 PM PST by Admin Moderator.
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Dear FReepers and friends.
I am in need of prayers. I planned this trip to Chicago several weeks ago. A week ago Monday my mother became short of breath and was taken to the ER at her hospital. They kept her overnight and could find nothing wrong. She's 74 and has been smoking all her adult life.
They told us it was the onset of emphysema. Last Friday she had another episode and was taken to another hospital where she was diagnosed with double pneumonia. She has been in the hospital since.
I arrived with my two sons yesterday and I went to see her. She looked terrible to me but I sat with and held her and stroked her hair and told her I loved her.
Today they did an angiogram and found a 95% percent blockage in one of the arteries in her heart. They tried to put a stent in but for some reason could not. Now they have put her on a list for open heart surgery.
Yesterday after I left her I called my wife who had to stay in CT and told her the I felt that my mother would not survive this event. I don't know why but that's what I thought yesterday. She had been doing a lot better but to me, seeing her like that was heartbreaking.
I would like to ask for the help of the forum. I really need your prayers for the next few days. They have not scheduled the surgery and are thinking of putting it off till Friday.
I am staying at my sister's house and have limited access to the net. I will check back and keep everyone posted when I can.
Thanks in advance for the prayers.
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Dear FRiends. The end is near. I spoke to my sister moments ago and my mom is now DNR. She has been suffering and struggling and it is the time to say goodbye. She is ready to move on to the Lord and find peace and happiness in the care of Jesus. It is so hard for me to sit here and wait. My sister, father and brother have been through so much and we are all ready for that time when she decides to let go of us and this earth and make her way to heaven. They now say she has lung cancer. On top of everything else we know that she is suffering. It is time. Thank you all for being here for me and my family. Here are some pics of my mother and father at their wedding. Pray for her peace and a new beginning in the arms of the Lord. Thank you all. Ray And, my dads favorite...
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To: raybbr
Prayers Said.
You continue to be in my prayers.
301
posted on
12/30/2008 9:51:48 PM PST
by
fishhound
(Obama and company are trying to FOCAround with the Church.)
To: buccaneer81; Sue Perkick; the invisib1e hand; Peace4EarthNow; imahawk; Recovering Ex-hippie; ...
Thanks for the prayers and support.
My mom passed away yesterday. I am leaving for Chicago in a couple of hours.
Ray
302
posted on
12/31/2008 3:32:28 AM PST
by
raybbr
(It's going to get a lot worse now that the anchor babies are voting!)
To: raybbr
May the Lord bless and hold you, Ray.
Travel safely and Godspeed.
303
posted on
12/31/2008 3:41:17 AM PST
by
Allegra
To: raybbr
304
posted on
12/31/2008 3:54:27 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
(Click on a freeper's screename and then "In Forum" to read his/her posts)
To: raybbr
305
posted on
12/31/2008 4:12:21 AM PST
by
Principled
(They used the CRA to undermine capitalism. They're using ACORN to undermine democracy.)
To: raybbr
My most sincere condolences.
306
posted on
12/31/2008 4:25:48 AM PST
by
BufordP
("I've abandoned free market principles to save the free market system."--George "the Abandoner" Bush)
To: raybbr
My sincere condolences. Prayers...
307
posted on
12/31/2008 4:27:21 AM PST
by
tiredoflaundry
(Sometimes, I guess there's just not enough bags of popcorn.)
To: raybbr
Bless you, Ray, and you family. I’ll be upholding you all in prayer during this time.
308
posted on
12/31/2008 4:45:26 AM PST
by
Jemian
(PAM of JT!)
To: raybbr
You have my sympathy and my prayers.
309
posted on
12/31/2008 5:08:18 AM PST
by
jch10
To: raybbr
310
posted on
12/31/2008 5:12:45 AM PST
by
Conservativegreatgrandma
(When the righteous rule, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule the people mourn. Proverbs 29;2)
To: raybbr
311
posted on
12/31/2008 6:19:53 AM PST
by
A. Morgan
(Yikes! Are we in serious trouble, yet, or what?)
To: raybbr
I'm so sorry. Continuing prayers.
Take care, FRiend.
312
posted on
12/31/2008 6:23:59 AM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: raybbr; Allegra
May the Lord bless and hold you, Ray.
Travel safely and Godspeed. Ditto.
To: raybbr
Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family
To: raybbr
Hugs Ray, I know you will be there for your dad, no matter how hard this is on you it will be harder on him. And you will still feel close to your mom only in a new way. Love never dies.
315
posted on
12/31/2008 6:53:52 AM PST
by
MomwithHope
(Wake up America we are at war with militant Islam and liberalism - 2 fronts.)
To: raybbr
Prayers up for family and friends!
316
posted on
12/31/2008 6:57:22 AM PST
by
SwinneySwitch
(Prayer - beyond your expectations.)
To: raybbr; 4woodenboats; abletruth; Accountable One; Aeronaut; AKA Elena; Alamo-Girl; AlGone2001; ...
RIP Prayer ping. See post 302 posted on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:32:28 AM by raybbr {click the number}
Please post your replies to raybbr.
Rest in Peace
Mother of Raybbr
raybbr, My prayers go up for all who now mourn the passing of your beloved mother.
Blessings,
trussell
If you want on/off my prayer ping list, please let me know. All requests happily honored.
317
posted on
12/31/2008 7:03:43 AM PST
by
trussell
(I carry because...When seconds count between life and death, the police are only minutes away)
To: raybbr
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May He help you get through this difficult and sad time.
318
posted on
12/31/2008 7:07:35 AM PST
by
CAluvdubya
(Sarah's my girl! Palin 2012)
To: raybbr
You have my deepest and most profound sympathies. This is gonna hurt bad. It does get better. You did all you could. She is with our Father. He's a REALLY good Dad and will take the best care of her ever. She is out of pain. My Mom will help her find her way around heaven. Talk to your Mom and tell her to find Harriet.
I'll be in touch shortly. I have to go now...the computer screen is all foggy and I can't see to type.
God Bless you sweet FRiend.
319
posted on
12/31/2008 7:12:20 AM PST
by
NordP
(CONSERVATIVE AGAIN IN 2010 ..... Now, is it 2012 yet ???)
To: raybbr
Prayers up. I watched my mom die from cancer as well.
To say that it’s grueling is an understatement.
I’ll pray that she’s comfortable and goes quickly if this is her time.
320
posted on
12/31/2008 7:26:24 AM PST
by
metmom
(Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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