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| RachelLeigh |
Posted - Jul 14 2013 : 3:23:28 PM
I need your prayers. The short version of a very long story is that my brother's alcoholism has torn our family to shreds. He's in jail now, which is where he needs to be, but my family is left in emotional and physical tatters. I'm afraid that one member of my family has turned to alcohol herself, ironically enough, in order to cope. For years, I've begged my parents to give him tough love but they don't know how, and as a result, they've been abused and manipulated. Their health is failing and they have no idea how to deal with the reality that has become our family.
I just... I need prayers. My family needs prayers. My faith is so weak these days. I've prayed for years for things to get better and they've only gotten worse. I'm heartsick and helpless.
Prayers, positive thoughts - please send those out into the universe. It would mean a lot.
Farmgirl Sister #5159
My blog: http://14thandoak.com
"Faith is one foot on the ground, one foot in the air, and a queasy feeling in the stomach." - Mother M. Angelica
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jul 24 2013 : 3:48:33 PM
Rachel,
Keeping all of you in prayer. Don't know what to add to what has been said but you are on my heart and I will continue for God to give you strength to get through.
Denise
Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jul 24 2013 : 12:46:17 PM
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 8:04:28 PM
We are with you in prayer and spirit Rachael, Keep strong and know we are praying with you.
blessings
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| RachelLeigh |
Posted - Jul 17 2013 : 10:28:53 AM
Aww you guys, every time I come to read your comments, I end up crying. Thank you all so much. I truly appreciate it! You're amazing women!!!
Farmgirl Sister #5159
My blog: http://14thandoak.com
"Faith is one foot on the ground, one foot in the air, and a queasy feeling in the stomach." - Mother M. Angelica
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| Joey |
Posted - Jul 16 2013 : 3:57:03 PM
Oh Rachel, I am sending you BIG hugs and virtual tea. I am so sorry that your family is going thru all this just now. You, my dear sister, are surrounded by prayer warriors. Many prayers (including mine) are going to Heaven on your behalf. Many strong, warm thoughts sent out into the universe. Come here and feel comforted and strengthened and held up to Him who heals all because when all else seems dark, when the giving up of hope seems just around the corner, HE is there in the darkness. HE is still loving you and your family and HE will not desert you, your siblings or your parents. It is sometimes SO hard to live in faith when things are difficult, but that is when it is most important. Two sayings support me thru dark times (well many actually, but these are in my heart today..) "Be still and know that I am God." It is easy to get caught up in the worry and fret and this verse calms me, reminds me to have tea and leave it in God's hands. If HE created the universe, He can certainly deal with my life. AND as my aunt told me when I was in my own dark time, "The God of the mountain is the same God in the valley." Rachel, you are not alone. Breathe, pant if you have to, but don't give up hope or faith. God is there. We are all there, supporting you.
Hugs and care sent to you, Joey
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Jul 15 2013 : 3:15:39 PM
Rachel, I'm praying for all of you too.
Dawn in IL |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jul 15 2013 : 2:37:27 PM
Rachael,
Such tough, tough things for families to deal with.
I will praying for EVERYONE!
CJ
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jul 15 2013 : 11:34:36 AM
Rachel, I'm so sorry about what's happened. It's true, jail might just be for the best, though I am certain it is difficult to wrap your head around that right now.
I am praying for all.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
| RachelLeigh |
Posted - Jul 15 2013 : 11:27:37 AM
Thanks, ladies. I'm reading your responses and I'm overcome with gratitude. Thank you all so much.
Farmgirl Sister #5159
My blog: http://14thandoak.com
"Faith is one foot on the ground, one foot in the air, and a queasy feeling in the stomach." - Mother M. Angelica
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| wooliespinner |
Posted - Jul 15 2013 : 11:24:13 AM
Praying for a good outcome for you all.Hugs.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jul 15 2013 : 04:50:06 AM
Rachel, I am praying for all of you, too. I really do understand how alcoholism can affect a family. I'm so sorry you're going through this. Please don't give up hope. The last thing the enemy wants is for us to pray and to succeed in prayer, so we come under spiritual attack. The enemy wants us to give up, wants us to lose hope and he does whatever he can to make us lose heart. He is relentless, but so must we be. When prayer strikes a nerve the spiritual attack becomes more intense. But take heart: "You are of God, little children, and have overcome him. Because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world." - 1 John 4:4. Also remember: "Let no temptation take hold on you, but such as is human. And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you are able: but will make also with temptation issue, that you may be able to bear it." - 1 Corinthians 10:13. Stay strong, and please find great comfort and peace in knowing you have a spiritual army of farmgirl sisters standing up with you against the evils coming against you and your loved ones. Jesus promised us: "Again I say to you, that if two of you shall consent upon earth, concerning any thing whatsoever they shall ask, it shall be done to them by my Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 18:19. And we can trust the word of God: "So shall my word be, which shall go forth from my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall do whatsoever I please, and shall prosper in the things for which I sent it." - Isaiah 55:11. "Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” - Matthew 19:26 "For with God shall nothing be impossible." - Luke 1:37 Let your faith be strong. Do NOT lose heart. Godspeed, sister. Godspeed. Hugs and love - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Jul 14 2013 : 6:18:28 PM
Rachael, I will put you and your family on my prayer list for peace,and that God will take care of your parents so that they can learn to deal with this as well and to help them with their health. I will pray that your family member that might have turned to alcohol will see what she is doing to herself and to all of you and that she will realize what she is doing to all of you as well and also to help your family be able to work together as a family and able to get strength to help each other in this situation. I pray that your brother will get help in jail and be able to turn himself around before it is to late. God be with you all and give you peace.
blessings
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| laurentany |
Posted - Jul 14 2013 : 6:00:30 PM
Rachel,
I am sending my prayers your way as well. All of the other ladies have said it so well. Just know that we are here for you and we are praying for you and your entire family.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jul 14 2013 : 5:47:15 PM
Rachel,
I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. I am praying that your brother will recognize that he needs help (and your sister) and I am also praying for wisdom for all involved along with restoration. We don't always get our prayers answered when or how we want but God knows exactly what He is doing. Do not lose heart, He is in control and your brother is probably where he needs to be right now to see what he truly needs.
Isaiah 26:3
I will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Me and trust in Me.
Trust in the Lord Rachel, He knows all and is faithful.
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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| Penny Wise |
Posted - Jul 14 2013 : 5:09:45 PM
prayers and a hug for you!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jul 14 2013 : 3:45:51 PM
I know exactly what you are going through. Having been raised by an alcoholic mother and then my brother and sister becoming the same, then having both my daughters go through all this. I have walked in your shoes. I only hope that being in jail will help your brother. As long as your parents don't get him out, he's better off there. For now anyway. But it's only up to your brother which way this will go. I will be thinking of you all and sending up good thoughts for a good outcome. I hope he will meet someone there who will lead him in the right direction.
Hugs, Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
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| crafter |
Posted - Jul 14 2013 : 3:26:32 PM
Oh Dear Rachel,
I am holding your family dear to my heart, praying for strength, comfort, peace,and healing for your family! Know if we post here or not, we are sending love and support to you!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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