Standing in the need of Prayer

POSTON WIDEHEAD · January 17, 2018, 05:49:50 PM

Thanks for passing this on to Jeff, Furby.
Prayers in the works and I hope you're doing fine also.

Darrel · January 17, 2018, 10:00:26 PM

I will be praying.

DanG · June 26, 2018, 12:51:04 PM

Forumites, I'm asking for prayers for the little town of Eastpoint, Florida, a small and humble fishing village on the Gulf coast about 50 miles south of me. On Sunday evening a wildfire broke out on the edge of town. Within an hour or two it had destroyed 36 homes and damaged a number of others. It moved so quickly that folks had to literally run for their lives with no warning, most with only the clothes on their backs. It not only consumed their homes, but in many cases the boats that they made their living with, their vehicles, and even some of their pets. Many didn't even have time to grab their wallet or shoes. These folks had already been devastated by the decline of the oyster industry in that area, which was their primary income.
Pictures, stories and donation opportunities can be found at WCTV.TV. At a minimum, prayers are certainly in order.

Wudman · July 19, 2018, 09:25:01 AM

Guys,

My family could use your prayers. My Dad stopped by yesterday with some bad news. He had prostate and kidney cancer about 10 years ago (the two were unrelated). They also found a spot on his pancreas at the time. They removed the prostate and the kidney. The spot on the pancreas was benign, but they have been watching it since. Dad has been doing well. His most recent CT scan showed a tumor on his remaining kidney. He goes back to the urologist on Wednesday to chart a path forward.

Mom was recently diagnosed with "mild cognitive impairment".... most likely the beginning stages of Alzheimer's.

My father in law was recently diagnosed with a blood cancer. He is to the age that they are not doing anything invasive about that. He had pneumonia last week and was ready to be put out to pasture, but he was out cutting his grass yesterday. He bought himself a new riding lawn mower as he wasn't satisfied with the guys that he hired to cut it for him. That will keep him moving.

Anyway, it sure is tough watching your parents age. Thanks.

Wudman

Magicman · July 19, 2018, 09:52:02 AM

My Prayer is for healing grace for your parents and for strength and understanding for you. Yes it is a tough period of life for all of you, each in it's own way.

Texas Ranger · July 19, 2018, 10:58:38 AM

Prayers to all, always at a loss for words when things like this hit.

bwstout · July 19, 2018, 12:09:53 PM

our prayers are with you

fishpharmer · July 20, 2018, 03:00:02 AM

My prayers go out to all on here.

SwampDonkey · July 20, 2018, 03:37:51 PM

Hoping for the best possible outcomes for those afflicted, with some positive vibes your way.

Don P · July 20, 2018, 06:49:17 PM

Quote from: Texas Ranger on July 19, 2018, 10:58:38 AM
Prayers to all, always at a loss for words when things like this hit.

I'm in the same boat, there are never words adequate.
I've taken a friend to the VA recently. Waiting and watching, inadequate to what I'm seeing all around me.

There is a story from the 1500's that I'm reminded of. There had been a fierce storm in the gulf and some time later the debris and Spanish survivors started washing up. The Native Americans came down to the beach and did what they could. Without a common language, and I still don't think we really have that language, for many all they could do was sit with them on the beach and cry. Maybe that is the language. My prayers and tears are with you.

Ron Scott · July 23, 2018, 04:48:25 PM

Prayers sent to all in need with hope for better days ahead.

PA_Walnut · July 24, 2018, 01:56:17 PM

Quote from: Don P on July 20, 2018, 06:49:17 PMfor many all they could do was sit with them on the beach and cry. Maybe that is the language. My prayers and tears are with you.

Brilliant! Indeed crying together is the universal language of all humans, regardless of color, creed, or religion! smiley_cry

SawyerTed · July 24, 2018, 05:39:51 PM

Quote from: Wudman on July 19, 2018, 09:25:01 AM
Anyway, it sure is tough watching your parents age. Thanks.

Wudman

God and His Grace be with you and your family! Emily and I have very similar circumstances with our parents. I understand how hard it is to see them age and to see the aging compounded by cancer, illness or dementia.
A guy doesn't have to go looking for heroes, they raised us!
Ted

Wudman · July 25, 2018, 09:53:26 AM

Quote from: SawyerTed on July 24, 2018, 05:39:51 PM

A guy doesn't have to go looking for heroes, they raised us!
Ted

Amen to that!! Thanks guys for the blessings. I appreciate it.
Wudman

SawyerTed · July 27, 2018, 03:42:10 PM

Well I've spent just a portion of the day with my wife and mother in law. My wife looks after her mother on her days off and weekends. My BIL looks after her on weekdays. Today I've seen how my MIL has declined in a very short time. Alzheimer's and Dementia are horrible conditions that hollow a person out from the inside. My wife is a rock and steady as can be, but I see the toll it's taking on her.

samandothers · July 27, 2018, 06:05:53 PM

Prayers for yall's strength. Those diseases are hard on the family and their loved one. It is like slowly losing them.

dean herring · August 05, 2018, 10:37:19 AM

Same here just put my mother in law in assisted living yesterday
She has dementia and doesn't understand why she can't stay at home
Very sad and my wife, her twin sister and their brother are have a hard time with it
Prayers appreciated
My mom is 89 and still lives at home but don't how much longer that will work

SawyerTed · August 05, 2018, 10:45:57 AM

Dean, you have my prayers! I do understand

glenn molenaar · August 05, 2018, 08:47:57 PM

Please forgive I have been a Forestry Forum member for many years I have not been active for sometime the past couple if years have been rough health problems. Last Oct I really got feeling low but avoided the Dr. well it caught me the end of Mar 2018 I was taken to ER kidneys had stopped working, blader was bleeding. I will spare you all things wrong, my wife and I beleave in Gods healing power it works, I'm to old for surgery any way I'm feeling much better I'm on a hormon injection two so far next is Dec.6. The prayers are working I still need prayer April I was diagnosed with prostrat cancer. The daily pressure of life seems to affect my thinking I live in S/W Missouri so I'm seeking advice we have some hedge trees on land that needed removed if you know hedge it is great for fence/corner posts. If anyone is close to us no charge for them but we would want a wavier and brush stacked.
Thank You
Glenn Molenaar

Chuck White · August 06, 2018, 07:24:39 AM

Quote from: Don P on July 20, 2018, 06:49:17 PM
Quote from: Texas Ranger on July 19, 2018, 10:58:38 AM
Prayers to all, always at a loss for words when things like this hit.
I'm in the same boat, there are never words adequate.
I've taken a friend to the VA recently. Waiting and watching, inadequate to what I'm seeing all around me.

There is a story from the 1500's that I'm reminded of. There had been a fierce storm in the gulf and some time later the debris and Spanish survivors started washing up. The Native Americans came down to the beach and did what they could. Without a common language, and I still don't think we really have that language, for many all they could do was sit with them on the beach and cry. Maybe that is the language. My prayers and tears are with you.

Tears are a language!
I found this on you tube a while back!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAMgV-iS-xA&playnext=1&list=PL8E4F28413C324875&feature=results_main

DelawhereJoe · August 25, 2018, 07:23:26 AM

I've got another request for you guys, just found out yesterday from the doctors that my Moms cancer has caused her liver to go into total failure and the doctor has said that she only has a few day to a few weeks left here with us....is I/we could really use some prayers.