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| abigailc1973 |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 08:55:42 AM
Hello, I was just wanting to know if you all could help me out with a few prayers for my brother, Dan. He just came out here to live with me about 3 weeks ago. We already knew he had advanced cirrhosis and diabetes but he wasn't here more than 4 days and I had to take him to the ER. He was admited and there we found out he had cardio myopathy on top of everything else. They told us they couldn't do anything for him and it was only a matter of time. I tried to bring him home with me and had hospice coming in to help. I had to have him admitted to the hospital once again yesterday and there we found out he has pnemonia. He's in ICU and I don't believe he's going to make it out of the hospital this time. If he does, he will be placed in a nursing facility. He needs round the clock care and with my little ones it's too hard. I want to be a good sister but my first priority is being a good mother. I tried really hard while he was at my home but it was taking a toll on both my children. When Dan became confused it frightened my eldest terribly and he couldn't sleep at night. My toddler wasn't getting enough attention either, like I said, he needs round the clock care. So, what I'm asking for is not a miracle but just that when it's time for my brother to go, he can go and without suffering. I also need a prayer for our eldest sister Connie. She's back home in Michigan and I think she's feeling bad that she couldn't take him in with her. She's gone through so much, her husband is being released from the hospital today. To be truthful, I'm glad my other siblings can't see Dan as he is now. It's pretty bad. So, if you could throw a few thoughts and prayers this way, it would be wonderful. Thanks, All.
Abbey |
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| sleepless reader |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 06:39:11 AM
Abbey,
So sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort knowing he is at peace.
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
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| Auntie Brenda |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 06:36:13 AM
Abigail,
Sorry to hear about your brother. May the Lord wrap his arms around your entire family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I pray for safe travel to Kentucky.
Brenda
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| Annika |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 06:13:20 AM
Abbey, I'm glad that your brother is out of misery and the struggles to help him when you are trying to be a good mama are over. I know you will miss him and I'm so sorry for the loss. Peace and blessing to you and your family.
Annika
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| SusieQue |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 04:43:03 AM
Abbey I am praying also! Hugs sent your way.
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| dutchy |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 12:25:54 AM
OH Abbey, I am SO sorry!! I see how you loved your brother and you'll miss him!!
My heartfelt prayers for you and your family!!
Many hugs from the Netherlands.
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| abigailc1973 |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 12:09:08 AM
I just want to thank all you ladies for your thoughts, prayers and support sent our way. Dan passed at 1:30 this morning. He's finally at peace. I'm praying for a safe journey to KY, where he'll be laid to rest with our parents and other family. God Bless You All. |
| joyfulmama |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 12:23:54 PM
Abbey, I am praying! Sending hugs your way.
Blessings, Debra
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| abigailc1973 |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 12:21:12 PM
Thanks to all of you and God Bless you. It makes me feel so good and you're all just a bunch of lovely women, I can't even tell you how much. My poor sister, she was so down today when I spoke to her on the phone. I just wished I could wrap my arms around her and hold her but I can't right now. I forwarded her a link so she could read all your kind words and I thinked it really helped her, as it did me. Thank you all so much. |
| debinmtns |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 11:47:42 AM
You and your brother are in my thoughts and prayer.
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| sleepless reader |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 03:09:41 AM
Praying for you and Dan and your family that God's will be done here and for the strength you'll need on this journey.
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 8:47:10 PM
Abbey:
You do what you can, and it sounds like you have done alot! You, your brother, your sister, and your family will be in my daily prayers. God Bless all of you. Be strong.
Marly |
| crawford72 |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 7:00:05 PM
I WILL MOST CERTAINLY PRAY FOR YOU & ALL OF YOUR FAMILY
DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT
YOU AND YOUR SIBBLINGS HAVE DONE ALL YOU COULD HAVE DONE.
NOW THE SITUATION IS IN SOMEONE ELSES HANDS. FROM EXPERIENCE
'HIS WILL BE DONE'. SURROUND HIM WITH LOVE AND SUPPORT AND DO THE SAME FOR EACH OTHER. ALL WILL BE WELL. THOUGHTS & PRAYERS |
| Leezard |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 1:53:10 PM
Jehovah-Shalom, I pray that you will put your arms around Abigail and her family. Give them your peace during this trying time. Please put your comforting hands on her brother, Dan, as his body is struggling with illness and on Abigail and Connie's hearts while they are dealing with their own feelings of limitation through this with their brother. Holy One, I believe that you are with them all and will never leave them, thank you for your faithfulness through the rough times as well as in the good times. Guide this family and help them to be all that you would have them be.
In thankful love! As you wish!
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 11:16:45 AM
You've been a wonderful sister Abigail. You have done a lot for your brother and I'm sure he appreciated it. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time.
Dawn in IL |
| bushelnpeck |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 11:10:52 AM
Hello Abigail, will be praying for your family and the Lord's will in all the details. Caretaking is very draining and yet our hearts are involved and makes the right decisions hard to make. It sounds like your brother is getting the full time care he needs and that is the right thing for now. Loving well often requires good boundaries in order to fully give...Debbie
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| dutchy |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 10:34:27 AM
Praying for you!
I lost my oldest brother not too long ago (last year) and I miss him terribly.
SO I sort of know how you feel.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy
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