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Prayer request for my father
June 13, 2016 | Self

Posted on 06/13/2016 4:51:53 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican

I ask your prayers for my father. He is eighty-eight years old and has been living alone since my mother died eight years ago. He has been in excellent health and condition for a man his age. He still drives. He is active in his church, the American Legion, and volunteers at the information desk of his county courthouse. He is a valued neighbor and member of his community. He went into the hospital last week for some bad back pain, an issue that pops up every couple of years. He also had a case of cellulitis, which was not responding terribly well to the antibiotics. They also found arterial fibrillation, which might be something new. He had not had any heart issues before.

My aunt has been feeding me some very alarming information about his condition (probably from my cousin, who is a nurse), and how even treatment for the heart issue can be life-threatening. I don't know if I want to believe her. I have to trust that the doctors will do the right thing, and that God will watch over their work.

I ask your prayers for the restoration of the health of a very vital man -- a good and kind man, a proud veteran of the Korean War era, and a patriot. I am thankful for having him for my fifty-nine years -- a lot longer than a lot of people have their parents. But I am scared, and I still need him.

Thank you.

SCR


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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Praying for your father, and for you and your whole family.


61 posted on 06/13/2016 7:37:12 PM PDT by Heart-Rest (I'm right 97% of the time. Who cares about the other 4%?)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Prayers for pops


62 posted on 06/13/2016 7:45:28 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom yes I know john 3:16)
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I am not yet 70 but I know that, for me, 88 will be a bridge too far. I take comfort in knowing God and in having some time left to conform myself to His Will as best I can. That makes me a nicer person than I used to be.

The prayers of FReepers (and God's response) are why I am here more than 18 months after I went into a sudden coma from massive kidney failure and remained in coma for three weeks expected to die each and every one of the first 17 days. Never doubt the power of our prayers. We ask God for what we want and, in His love for us, He gives us what we need.

Your dad has had 88 years, mostly good years and is still productive and loved by those around him. May he have as many more as he wants and as God sees fit to give him.

May our Father in heaven who lovingly formed your dad in his mother's womb so many years ago intervene on his behalf as only the Divine Physician can, heal his heart, cure that cellulitis, make the antibiotics effective, and restore his health, giving him confidence in resuming his useful life. May God also comfort him and his loved ones through this crisis and beyond. We ask this in Jesus's holy name.

May God bless him, you and yours!

63 posted on 06/13/2016 7:47:10 PM PDT by BlackElk (Dean of Discipline Tomas de Torquemada Gentlemen's Society: Rack 'em Danno!)
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If he’s been diagnosed with hear issues for the first time at 88 he’s doing much better than most. I am 78 and had a coronary artery bypass graft(CABG)at 70. Still functional and not ready to throw in the towel yet. My point is that one can live on with some heart problems so you and he should not despair. He is in my prayers.


64 posted on 06/13/2016 7:56:24 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished. It will just take a while before everyone realizes it.)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Lord Jesus, restore the health of Thy servant.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.


65 posted on 06/13/2016 7:59:02 PM PDT by annalex (fear them not)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Thanks for your Dad’s name . Loren is now in my daily prayers. Please keep us posted.


66 posted on 06/13/2016 8:01:27 PM PDT by Exit148 ((Loose Chnge Club founder) Put yours aside for the next Freepathon!)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Praying.


67 posted on 06/13/2016 8:02:48 PM PDT by Grammy (Save the earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Adding my prayer for your father


68 posted on 06/13/2016 8:10:19 PM PDT by NewCenturions
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Prayers up.

Dear L-rd, please watch over the father of FReeper Southside_Chicago_Republican and guard, guide and protect him, guide his Dr.s and other care-givers in their care of him, restore his health and return him to his loved ones safely; comfort his family and grant them strength and faith in your healing hand; in the name of Jesus I pray, AMEN.


69 posted on 06/13/2016 9:04:48 PM PDT by RebelTex
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Prayers.


70 posted on 06/13/2016 9:07:46 PM PDT by kalee
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

I’d be honored to pray for your dad, and for you.


71 posted on 06/13/2016 9:10:55 PM PDT by EDINVA
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Thanks again to all for your prayers, concerns, and practical advice. I trust that God can and will help my father according to his will. As my priest always tells us— your prayers are very powerful. I do know that I have been helped. I fought against a terrible anxiety all day, and now I am much more at peace.

I am so glad to be a part of this community. God bless all of you. I will keep you updated.


72 posted on 06/13/2016 10:20:50 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.)
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Prayers up for your Dad.


73 posted on 06/14/2016 2:34:49 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

In my opinion, ibuprofen should have a black box warning.


74 posted on 06/14/2016 6:10:16 AM PDT by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

BTTT


75 posted on 06/14/2016 6:18:14 AM PDT by litehaus (A memory toooo long)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

:prayers


76 posted on 06/14/2016 7:03:09 AM PDT by patriot08 (5th generation Texan-(girl type) ANGRY? REFUSE TO VOTE? HELLO HILLARY!!!)
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Nos priéres à Dieu augmentent pour vous, votre Père, et votre famille.
(Our Prayers to God increase for you, your father, and your family.)

Notre Père qui es aux cieux,
Que ton Nom soit sanctifié, que ton règne vienne,
Que ta volonté soit faite sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donne-nous aujourd'hui notre pain de ce jour.
Pardonne-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi à ceux qui nous ont offensès.
Et ne nous soumets pas à la tentation, mais délivre-nous du mal.
Car c'est à Toi qu'appartiennent le règne, la puissance et la gloire,
pour les siècles des siècles. Amen

Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâces,
le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bènie entre toutes les femmes,
et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Ainsi-soit-il.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)

LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

77 posted on 06/14/2016 9:22:29 AM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Keeping your dear Father in my daily prayers.


78 posted on 06/14/2016 10:20:40 AM PDT by AllAmericanGirl44
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Prayers that your dad will be restored to health and home in time for Father’s Day.


79 posted on 06/14/2016 2:00:13 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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My father is doing better today. He is not quite out of the woods yet, but he is much better. Thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes, and “praise God from whom all blessings flow.”


80 posted on 06/14/2016 3:36:53 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.)
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