Prayer Request Thread [Archive] - Page 2 - My Hattiesburg Community

pinkytuscadero

06-20-2007, 11:43 PM

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I heard that Dixie school is looking for a secretary. :)

gonefishin

06-24-2007, 04:50 PM

I want to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers. I just wanted to give everyone a short summary of his life.
Grandfather entered the Air Force and served 6 years until he surrendered to the ministry. He ministered for 45 years and pastored 4 different churches during this time. He and my grandmother were parents to 6 wonderful children and raised them in church during this time. He led countless people to the lord, preached countless weddings and funerals. His final church was one that he founded and pastored until health problems forced him to retire in 2005. A man who ministers for as long as he did touches many lives. Grandfather wanted only four things for his funeral. He wanted it to be a celebration of life, the message of salvation to be preached and his favorite song to be performed by his family. All of these request were honored and the funeral was definately a testimony of who he was.
It's funny how you learn so much about people when they are gone. I learned that grandfather was one of ten children, flew small planes after leaving the Air Force, was born in TN, ministered longer than some people live and had touched people all over the United States with his preaching. What's so amazing about the final fact is that he never left MS to pastor and wasn't a traveling evangelists. Thanks again to everyone.

SouthChic

06-24-2007, 10:00 PM

I would also like to thank everyone for your prayers.

The wake made me realize just how many lives he had touched. There were over 700 signatures in the guest book, and I know everyone didn't sign it. I saw many people who weren't even related to our family sobbing and embracing the family members. His life was such a testimony and he will be greatly missed.

I would also like to thank Petal Police Chief Shelborn for coming all the way to Gulfport to the funeral and for allowing 2 of his motor officers to come and be escorts for the funeral procession. Officer Michael Blount & Officer Chad Young were very professional and showed much compassion and we appreciate them very much.

God bless you all.

redheadedchick

06-26-2007, 12:15 PM

I want to ask for everyone's thoughts and prayers for the Williams family. The three sisters were in an accident yesterday. One died, one is in critical condition, and the youngest seems to be doing the best. Two of these girls went to the school where I teach. I didn't really know them personally, but I have heard how great this family is. To hear about something like this is just horrible. Please keep them in your prayers!!!

eyescene

06-26-2007, 12:32 PM

Wow that is so tragic. I just read it on HA.

redheadedchick

06-26-2007, 12:54 PM

Wow that is so tragic. I just read it on HA.

I didn't realize it was on there too. Thanks!

eyescene

06-26-2007, 12:59 PM

Wasn't much of a read but enough though here's the link. (http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070626/NEWS01/70626004)

OLDLADY

06-27-2007, 09:17 AM

I would like to ask of two Prayer request this morning....(1) Please pray for Scott and Judy Carter of Petal/Runnelstown....they lost their house to a fire yesterday and also lost two very dear family dogs. (2) For myself....I started taking Chantix this morning to quit smoking and I truly pray it works....Thank you!

eyescene

06-27-2007, 10:15 AM

Hey old Lady, my prayers are with you! Hubby has the Chantix too and plans to use it after a scope procedure in July. Me I was not very good on the patches. It totally messed up my sleep. Made me irritable. So yes I will pray for you to succeed.

I hate that about the house fire for this family and gee those poor little dogs my heart goes out to them. Prayers going up!!!

pEtAl mIsFiT

06-27-2007, 12:47 PM

will do old lady...

just an update on my great aunt who has cancer, hospice has informed the family she has just a week or two left. her daughter in on a fmla and in town to help all she can, but she too is drained and wearing thin. My mom is going to stay friday nite to give the daughter a break and her husband and son just came in town so maybe the daughter can get away a get some rest for one nite.
My grandmother was put in the hospital a couple of days ago and they are running test on her. She said she is hurting in her neck, shoulders and back. So far they can't find out what is wrong. My mom feels like it is all the canning she did last week when someone brought them a ton of stuff from the garden?

pEtAl mIsFiT

06-27-2007, 01:20 PM

fotno thank for letting us know
will say a prayer now.

Fish-Bait

06-27-2007, 01:21 PM

Appreciate you lettin' us know fotno_
Fish

OLDLADY

06-27-2007, 01:27 PM

My sympathies to BigJohn and his family....please pass along to him....my prayers and thoughts are with all of yall.....

dream member

06-27-2007, 03:03 PM

Poor guy...I will keep him in my prayers; God be with him and his family! Thanks fotno for letting us know!

pinkytuscadero

06-28-2007, 04:57 PM

Hi guys,

Just got some bad news about my Daddy. He had test run that came out bad. A tumor on his bladder as well as a blockage in an artery to his kidney.

Please keep him in your prayers as he is a good man with family who loves him SO much.

Pinky

pEtAl mIsFiT

06-28-2007, 04:59 PM

will do pinky...

keep us informed sweetie

Elle May

06-28-2007, 05:03 PM

Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Do keep us posted.

OLDLADY

06-28-2007, 05:10 PM

Pinky...you and your family are in thoughts and prayers.

Maggie-Doodle

06-28-2007, 09:54 PM

Pinky, stay strong and pray....your dad needs you...I will add you both to my prayer list.

pinkytuscadero

07-02-2007, 11:59 PM

Hi guys, Just an update on my Daddy. He had his tumor removed today. He is doing well and will get info soon on what he will need to do to treat if needed.

Thanks for continuing to lift him up in your prayers. :)

God Bless.

Pinky

SouthChic

07-03-2007, 12:09 AM

Pinky, thanks for the update. I've been praying for your dad.

Oldlady, how's it going using the Chantix?

Maggie-Doodle

07-03-2007, 01:15 AM

Thanks for the update Pinky, prayers still going your way!

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-03-2007, 08:45 AM

thanks for the update I was wondering how things were going. Still praying for him...

jessi_s

07-03-2007, 08:54 AM

This Saturday we are having a team of 21 people from my church leave to go to China. Please pray for their safety, and their return. All this time, the team has not been promised that they will return. Things are rough over there, and only better because of the Olympics coming up. They could be persecuted, and probably will be. Please pray while they are over there, July 7 - 16 I think, will check and make sure, and pray that they reach the heart of the Chinese people thru God's love, and thru His word.

Also, pray for our move!!! We seem to be having things just fall into place as far as school, apartment, roomate, work, etc. I really think that God is gonna rock our worlds down there! I'm so excited to see what He has in store for us! Know of any groups that do inner-city missions??? Please let me know if you do!!

Pray for my husbands dad. He's an alcoholic, and they talked last night and got into a fight, and hubby finally told him that he didn't want to talk to him anymore when he can tell that he's been drinking... it's a step, but something has to be done! Any suggestions on how to deal with this? Also, his dad said that he was going to just up and go to Maryland, i.e. running away from his problems, and stay gone and get out of everyone's life... please pray for us and my father in law, it's a tough time with that...

Hermione

07-03-2007, 09:47 AM

New2, has your husband ever gone to Al-Anon? He could look into it when y'all get here.

jessi_s

07-03-2007, 09:52 AM

New2, has your husband ever gone to Al-Anon? He could look into it when y'all get here.

I don't think he has... does that help with dealing with other people that are alcoholics? I thought it was just for the alcoholics themselves....

OLDLADY

07-03-2007, 09:54 AM

Hermione

07-03-2007, 09:57 AM

jessi_s

07-03-2007, 09:59 AM

Way to go, OLDLADY!! Keep it up.

New2, Al-Anon is for family/friends. AA is for the person themselves. I had a couple of extended-family members who were long-time AA members, and one who just quit cold-turkey though he never dealt with the things that prompted his drinking.

Got ya... well maybe I'll try to get him to go, and of course Ill go with him... thanks for the suggestion!! It's just he got really upset last night... his dad is supposed to be the role model, not Tommy being the example for his dad....

Elle May

07-03-2007, 09:59 AM

I don't think he has... does that help with dealing with other people that are alcoholics? I thought it was just for the alcoholics themselves....

It is very helpful. I used to work with some of the doctors and other individuals related to this.

jessi_s

07-03-2007, 10:02 AM

It is very helpful. I used to work with some of the doctors and other individuals related to this.

thanks Elle!

amanda

07-03-2007, 10:14 AM

Pinky...still praying for your dad....keep us usdated. New2, hope things work out with your father-in-law....As for me and Chantix....At first it was making me sick on my stomach (for about 3 days) that has stopped. And at first it also had me smoking more than usual??? Go figure...but yesterday for no apparant reason I only smoked 9 cigarettes instead of 20??? Officially I am suppose to wake up tomorrow morning and be smoke free??? We'll see...

Way to go, OldLady! I'll be praying for you too. Now you are really making me consider dragging that box back out. Did your tongue go numb? :)

Pinky, your dad is my in prayers for a super speedy recovery.

New2Hbrg, get your hubby to an Alanon meeting or see if you can find an ACOA meeting (Adult Children of Alcoholics). It's easier to deal with the issues when you know you aren't the only one doing so.

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-03-2007, 10:18 AM

new2 I will keep you in my prayers
old lady that is great, I know you can do it!

jessi_s

07-03-2007, 10:24 AM

New2Hbrg, get your hubby to an Alanon meeting or see if you can find an ACOA meeting (Adult Children of Alcoholics). It's easier to deal with the issues when you know you aren't the only one doing so.

thanks amandah, that is very true, and see I understand some of what he's going thru, because I have a dead beat dad as well, and mine is an alcoholic, but he hasn't picked up a drink since I was 6 yrs. old. That is one of the few things I am proud of him about.... we relate to each other, so even though my dad doesn't drink anymore, it might help me as well...

jessi_s

07-03-2007, 10:24 AM

new2 I will keep you in my prayers
old lady that is great, I know you can do it!

thanks petal!!!!

Elle May

07-03-2007, 10:57 AM

thanks amandah, that is very true, and see I understand some of what he's going thru, because I have a dead beat dad as well, and mine is an alcoholic, but he hasn't picked up a drink since I was 6 yrs. old. That is one of the few things I am proud of him about.... we relate to each other, so even though my dad doesn't drink anymore, it might help me as well...

That is so true. One of the greatest problems we have as individuals is to learn not to enable their disease. Al-anon will help you identify co-dependency and get you on the right track on how to deal with this disease.

Maggie-Doodle

07-03-2007, 11:58 PM

I don't think he has... does that help with dealing with other people that are alcoholics? I thought it was just for the alcoholics themselves....

new2, Al-Anon is a wonderful program...I highly suggest both you and your hubby seek guidance and friendship there. I have a brother-n-law who is an alchoholic. My sister-n-law put up with it for years and finally had enuf and started going to Al-Anon...she finally got the strength to leave her hubby and told him she nor the kids would not see him anymore until he made a change in his life. May was 25 years ago he let go of the drinking and has been free of alcohol since that time. He now councils other alcoholics in a half-way house in PA. We are so proud of him. There IS hope, just hang in there! Good luck and I will pray for all of you...I know it must be hard on everyone.

pinkytuscadero

07-10-2007, 06:49 PM

Hi Y'all,

Just a quick update on my Dad. Thanks for all the prayers and please keep them coming. He is blessed with a strong faith and great church that prays for him but it ALL helps.:)

It was/is cancer. However, the doctor told him he should celebrate as it was removed and he will have treatments injected into the bladder site every 8 weeks. He has to go through a stint operation for a clogged artery then will begin this treatment.

Thanks for not forgetting him!!!:clap:

Pinky

Hermione

07-10-2007, 06:53 PM

Blessings, Pinky.

Elle May

07-11-2007, 12:10 AM

Continued good thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

OLDLADY

07-11-2007, 10:31 AM

Thanks for the update....prayers and thoughts continue.

amanda

07-11-2007, 11:02 AM

Many blessings and prayers with you and your family Pinky!

Maggie-Doodle

07-11-2007, 12:56 PM

Stay strong Pinky, the Good Lord is watching over all of you. Prayers will continue your way!

CUPCAKE

07-11-2007, 01:46 PM

Pinky, I've been there with my own Daddy, who sounds a lot like yours....strong faith, etc. My heartfelt prayers are with you, as I pray for you Daddy's peace of mind and health. God bless you.

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-13-2007, 12:02 PM

just thought I would let you guys know my aunt died this morning. Please continue to pray for the family....:-(

Thank you for all your prayers during this time prior to her death and I know in my heart you will continue to pray for the family.

God Bless

Elle May

07-13-2007, 12:31 PM

Continued prayers to you, your family and all others affected by this loss.

OLDLADY

07-13-2007, 03:14 PM

Sorry to hear that, misfit....take care and you and family are in thoughts and prayers.....

amanda

07-13-2007, 03:19 PM

Sorry, PetalMisfit. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Maggie-Doodle

07-14-2007, 09:01 AM

Misfit, sorry to hear about your families loss. Deepest sympathy to all of you. I will continue to pray and ask that your family finds love and peace.

Hermione

07-14-2007, 09:41 AM

Blessings, Petal.

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-14-2007, 10:56 PM

jusy got home from the wake good to see the family and people you don't often get to see, just hate it takes a death to see them all.

kevin

07-15-2007, 01:07 AM

My prayer's are with you and your family.GOD BLESS!

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-16-2007, 12:32 PM

After they burried my aunt we all got together and my mom told me that my grandfather had lung cancer and they were starting hospice this week.
I have really been tore up over hearing the news of my grandfather.

Hermione

07-16-2007, 01:26 PM

Oh bless your heart. What a terrible thing to hear at such a sad time.

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-16-2007, 01:28 PM

Oh bless your heart. What a terrible thing to hear at such a sad time.

I know. I am so saddened by the news..

OLDLADY

07-16-2007, 01:34 PM

Sorry to hear about your Grandfather, Petal.....continuing to think of you....

Maggie-Doodle

07-16-2007, 03:33 PM

Misfit, I know what you are going through...I have had something similar in my family in the past. Hang in there and continue to trust in God..he WILL get you thru all of this. You and your family are still on my prayer list.

Baloo

07-16-2007, 04:17 PM

Petal Misfit, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your aunt and what your grandfather is going through... May the Lord bless and comfort you and your family and may you know that you are in the prayers of many people...

Guru

07-16-2007, 09:33 PM

PM, you and your family are in my thoughts.

Guru

07-16-2007, 11:33 PM

This has been a very busy week at the ranch. I don't complain about rain and I don't complain about work. I don't complain about life events because I feel personally they are part of the plan.
Within the last month my Mother has lost two of her very dear friends. I call all of them the Pea Patch Girls. They all grew up together here in the Deep South in rural Mississippi and were born in the depression or shortly thereafter. Friends from that time obviously have a different sort of meaning than they do now, in their own way.
Friday we went to see the second loss this month as she was passing away. The last time I was home another of the girls passed away, both of these to cancer.
If you would in your prayers please give thought to people that have reached a time in life that we have not gotten to yet. You see them struggling with traffic in this fast paced world, you see them in stores dealing with the difficulty of items that are moved weekly to improve consumerism (what they remember is changed again) and all the check out lanes that are so everyday to us, you see them straining with all the new fangled things we take for granted like VCR buttons, they become frustrated with pill bottle tops and food wrappings that seem like they are engineered so that normal people can't operate them, etc.
When I can pin one down to need I try to do what I can in my community; time out of my what seems like now so very little important life for a needed visit and even something as insignificant as a smile and a friendly hello that takes 5 minutes in passing.
What I would like to bring to the forefront of your thoughts today is procrastination. Don't keep passing them up hoping for that perfect day when you can extend your help, a visit, continued friendship because you will regret what you did not do when there is no time left for you to do anything. Seems like no matter how much time you give that you always feel like you could have done more.
I'm sure all of you have heard about the woman that was mauled in one of our area hosptials. She was a life long family friend also. That in itself if nothing else was going on is enough sadness to fill the wagon.
That's all, I just needed to lift some of this off me. My way is not to concern myself with me things but when it involves others sometimes it all gets a little more heavy than you can carry.

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-16-2007, 11:43 PM

Guru, I am so sorry to hear about all the loss you and your mother has endured. I believe if God brings you to it he will see and guide you through it.
Life, there is a begining and a ending. The ending is always hard to handle and letting go of someone near and dear to your heart is so hard.
I will be praying for you and your mom.
God Bless!

EricStratton

07-17-2007, 12:11 AM

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-17-2007, 12:17 AM

I can't imagine having to bury my child. I hope God never puts me in that situation. I seen my cousin bury her son and she just had to bury her mom this weekend. Here mom and son are side by side at the cemetary. As my cousin left the tent from her moms closing service, she walked over to her sons grave in the rain bent down and wiped the rain from his stone and wept. That got me. My heart just broke. I looked up at my dad and a guy that was my age and they too had eyes full of tears.

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-17-2007, 12:19 AM

oh Doc that is horrible. I will say a prayer right now

Keep us posted please!

Guru

07-17-2007, 12:22 AM

Heard about this tonight from some people, and just read it on the HA breaking news.....Didn't exactly know where to post this, but figured this was as good a place as any....

A Collins High School football player collapsed and died today during a workout at the school...not a lot of details, yet, on the cause of death....

Please keep his family, friends, and Collins HS in your prayers....I would also like to pray for the coaches at Collins....I can assure you that this is a coach's worst nightmare....

http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070716/SPORTS/70716013

* I had heard about this earlier today and it was on WDAM this evening. What seemed to happen, reported both ways, is the guys were in a work-out session and then went outside to play some touch-ball and the kid went down with what appeared to be cardiac arrest.
It wasn't really hot up here today and I even remarked to someone during the day that it was a perfect work day and to someone later that it felt just like a Fall day. The Sun barely peaked out and the cloud cover caused the temps to be fairly low for this time of year.
The first question in my mind was electrolytes ...

EricStratton

07-17-2007, 12:30 AM

* I had heard about this earlier today and it was on WDAM this evening. What seemed to happen, reported both ways, is the guys were in a work-out session and then went outside to play some touch-ball and the kid went down with what appeared to be cardiac arrest.
It wasn't really hot up here today and I even remarked to someone during the day that it was a perfect work day and to someone later that it felt just like a Fall day. The Sun barely peaked out and the cloud cover caused the temps to be fairly low for this time of year.
The first question in my mind was electrolytes ...

I'm assuming this young man was WR or some other type of skill player, which would mean that he probably wasn't overweight....Therefore, my guess is that there was probably an undiscovered, pre-existing heart condition that led to such a sudden collapse....Usually, an electrolyte deficiency would cause cramps and such before a collapse....This seemed to be more sudden than that....However, I'm not a medical professional and I don't know all of the details of the situation, so I could very well be wrong...

Either way....it's a terrible tragedy for all involved.....You're right about the weather today....I ran some kids this morning, and it felt like October outside....Didn't seem to be a day for any heat-related injuries....

EricStratton

07-17-2007, 12:40 AM

I've got some questions about that stuff too, Doc....I've been to the funerals of a teammate in college, a 20-year-old player I coached, and my junior college football coach who died a sudden death.... I didn't understand any of those deaths when they happened and I don't understand them now....

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-17-2007, 12:43 AM

I don't know if it is for us to understand them but to accept them and move foward.

God Bless you all

Guru

07-17-2007, 12:46 AM

I mentioned the electrolyte thing because I got in trouble playing with mine also. I never experienced cramps but the Heat Stroking thing (no sweat) was some kinda ordeal. No word yet on any of his symptoms, sweating, no sweating, etc.
Maybe more word will come out tomorrow.

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-20-2007, 05:30 AM

hey guys my daughter leaves today for her mission trip to Puerto Rico please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I hope she has a wonderful and safe trip to and from. I am ready for her to be home and she hasn't left ha ha.

Maggie-Doodle

07-20-2007, 09:32 AM

Prayers are being sent...hope she has a wonderful time and a safe trip!

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-22-2007, 11:51 PM

well my daughter made it over to Puerto Rico and just talks about how pretty it is and their is lime,coconut, and bannana trees everywhere. She is really enjoying herself.

GREAT NEWS UPDATE....

k u no how I told you my paw paw was just put on hospice for lung cancer and we were told thursday he might have six months well friday he went to his lung and cancer doctor and they can't find any cancer in his lungs now? How wild is that! Is this a miracle? Was this a goof on his previous test? I don't know but I am just so tickled.

dasmybaby

07-22-2007, 11:59 PM

that's so incredible!!!

Maggie-Doodle

07-23-2007, 12:49 AM

misfit, what a blessing....all that worry...perhaps God figured your family has had its share of bad news for awhile..he does truely work in mysterious ways! Prayers will continue for your daughters safety on her trip and for the continued health for your grnddad....

XC9

07-26-2007, 01:26 AM

Prayers please for my paper ladys momma Lorraine. Her kidneys are not functioning properly and she has decided against dialisis (?) She delivers papers daily with her daughter and wants to continue doing this as long as possible. Please pray for her and the daughter because it is very hard on both of them knowing there is no cure. Thanks

dasmybaby

07-26-2007, 01:28 AM

i'll be praying for them

keep me and my mom in your prayers tomorrow, we'll be pulling out of here at 8am and driving for about 5 hours.

dasmybaby

07-26-2007, 05:22 AM

i just found out that my college friend's mother passed away last night. please pray for her as she comes to town from Montana to be with her family, and pray for the family of Sheila (Miller) Norris. Sabreya is very upset and i think she may be having to come home alone due to her husband being in the military, i'm not sure though. please keep them in your prayers.

pEtAl mIsFiT

07-26-2007, 03:37 PM

sending prayers for you both XC9 and dasmybaby...

keep us updated....

God Bless

Maggie-Doodle

07-26-2007, 05:11 PM

Prayers for all those listed...AND those that are not.

pinkytuscadero

07-26-2007, 08:12 PM

Prayers going up for your friend during this awful time, dasmybaby.

Petalmisfit, great news!!!!!!

xc9, I am praying for Lorraine.

Pinky

Maggie-Doodle

08-02-2007, 12:53 PM

Yesterday I got a call from Southern Bone & Joint to reschedule an appointment I had with Dr. Melancon...I asked who would be checking my knee and was told "He" would.

I said to the girl "I thought he was out because he had been sick." She said "Yes, he has been out and has been sick but he is back." I thanked her and immediately hung up with tears in my eyes. Thank God he is apparently doing well enuf to be working. I sure was dreading seeing someone else for my check-up. I know our prayers have been answered...PLEASE keep the prayers going that he will make a 100% recovery. He is such a good doctor and really takes and interest in his patients...that is hard to find in alot of doctors these days...they seem only to be there for the money.

OLDLADY

08-02-2007, 01:37 PM

He is seeing patients, Maggie but no longer doing surgery.....

dasmybaby

08-02-2007, 02:09 PM

my former band director has lost a second band student this year to death. pray for the family of the 14 yr old girl who passed on her birthday from complications of sickle cell anemia.

lemondrop06

08-02-2007, 02:55 PM

hey das, text me and let me know if you know any details on that. I was shocked to find out yesterday and I have heard 2 different things about what happened..

SueScribe

08-09-2007, 11:36 PM

If you would in your prayers please give thought to people that have reached a time in life that we have not gotten to yet.

My way is not to concern myself with me things but when it involves others sometimes it all gets a little more heavy than you can carry.

Your eloquence is impossible to comment upon, Guru. Your heart speaks, loud and clear. How beautiful of you. I'll think of you and your mother in my prayers tonight, and hope that I can make it off my knees when I do.

Sue

SueScribe

08-09-2007, 11:45 PM

I know God is sovereign. His wisdom is so far above our wisdom, but one of the questions I want to ask Jesus is about children who die before their time.

But, they didn't, Doc. As heartbreaking as it is for the mourners left behind, they didn't. They couldn't.

queenrey

08-10-2007, 05:15 AM

amanda

08-14-2007, 03:54 PM

Please keep my mom and our family in your prayers right now. We received very distressing news from Tennessee that my Uncle that my mother has cared for over the last 4 years may not live much longer. As many of you know, my mom has been working through the courts here to get my uncle back from his brother who kidnapped him. Now a man who was healthy, with the exception of having his mind going, is now dying. Of course, we had to hear this from the hospice workers in Tennessee, not from the evil-doing Uncle who will pay a very high price one day.

OLDLADY

08-14-2007, 04:11 PM

Thoughts and prayers for you, Amandah, Sue, your Uncle and entire family....This has really become a nightmare for you...Hang in there!

amanda

08-14-2007, 04:16 PM

Thoughts and prayers for you, Amandah, Sue, your Uncle and entire family....This has really become a nightmare for you...Hang in there!

The true nightmare is the one that my poor Uncle Loyd is going through. It's breaking my heart to know he is basically willing himself to death because he is so unhappy. Mom is working so hard to get him home, the next hearing is set for 9/10 (his birthday too) and now the Hospice worker is telling mom that he won't be there by then. It's gone way past sad to outrageous. Criminal in my opinion. The process really has moved rather quick, given the judicial system, but it's just not going quick enough. But if we can just get him back home, even if it is just for a few days before he died, then he could die where he always wanted to - in his home. It just amazes me what some family will do all for the love of money.

58ford

08-14-2007, 04:21 PM

I went through A similar situation with my great aunt & uncle. When he was sick we had buzzards flying in from all over the country to see if there was a bone to pick. Sorry you have to go through this, but I'm sure everyone's prayers are with you.

OLDLADY

08-14-2007, 04:24 PM

58ford

08-14-2007, 04:28 PM

I've come to the opinion that it's easier in the long run just to say take the money, and leave this person a little happiness & dignity. That's worth more than the money could buy them anyway.

amanda

08-14-2007, 04:29 PM

So sad and sorry to hear that...I bet your other Uncle (or anyone one of us) couldn't even begin to imagine being put in that kind of position...where you have lived your life to grow old and want to rest and die in peace at your own home and there is someone idiot out there stopping you...and all for what? money, cruelty, some folks just don't give a damn...and it's a shame!

And there is a really special place for people like that - and it's not heaven. It looks like Mom and I are going to be making a trip to Memphis to attempt to visit my Uncle Loyd. Pray we can get in the door everyone, it's doubtful that we will be allowed to see him - but we are going to try.

Maggie-Doodle

08-14-2007, 04:49 PM

Good luck Amandah, prayers go out immediately. IF you and your mom make the trip to try and see your uncle, be careful.

I know what you are going thru, we have had the same kindda thing with my m-i-l. She is not dying but is a vegetable in a nursing home in FL...NO family anywhere around to check on her...all the brilliant idea of her oldest son. Now he has moved and she is there all alone instead of in her home town with several sons and their familes to check on her. HANG IN THERE!

Maggie-Doodle

08-14-2007, 04:52 PM

I would like to ask everyone to pray for Charles Lawrence, City Attorney and former city judge. He is having brain surgery today at FGH...something similar to what Dr. Melancon went thru to my understanding. Not only is he sick but his wife has a grave condition similar to lupus and has not been well either.

pEtAl mIsFiT

08-14-2007, 05:29 PM

Amandah I am so sorry to hear your news I will be praying for you all.

maggie doodle I will also send a prayer out.

Chichiguita

08-14-2007, 07:57 PM

My fabulous son, JP is having a very difficult time dealing with our pending move to Hattiesburg. The past two years have been hellish--but we have a few close friends who have helped carry us through.
Now, because of a wonderful job offer--we find ourselves packing up to leave all of these friends to go to "a far off land where we don't know a soul".
In my spirit, I have a peace about it--it is hard to imagine passing on this opportunity.
But
I am seeing the signs of depression on his face every day. He is an only child and a very socail one at that. We will be moving into an appartment, so I am afraid it will be harder to make friends than in a neighborhood setting. Schols here (in rural Indiana) begin later this week--but since we are leaving a week after that--it seems silly to enroll him in school for a week's time. I have learned from my reading here theat you all have started school already! Yikes!
By the time he begins, he will be a full month behind, "the new kid--and a yankee to boot", and (if things continue as they have) depressed.
I'm in knots over it.
Please pray a special hedge of protection around my sweet boy and ask The Spirit to help this adversity develop perseverance, and perseverance faith...
Pray over our many goodbyes. I find myself standing at the calendar, marking off days, knowing that our move date is both a day of great loss as well as a much needed new begining. Thanks so much. lk