Real life has been demanding lately.
My good friend Kelly is going thru a type of hell every parent wishes to avoid in that her oldest daughter has run away from home.
My oldest sister ran away from home several times before she did it for good, a few months before she graduated from high school. Several years later she got her GED and took a few college courses, but by then her life's pattern was established. She battles drug and alcohol addictions. She is sober for now and is an "ordained" minister after two weeks of intensive training in a "Jesus-only church." At least we know where she is and that she's alive. That's a special kind of hell when a loved one disappears and you know not where they are or even if they are alive.
My dad has been ill with pnemonia twice in the last two months after moving into an assisted living facility. He's been hospitalized twice, this time to remove a blood clot in his femoral artery and insert a stint. His heart isn't working up to snuff despite having a pacemaker. His intake of oxygen is now constant and at 4 liters per day, which means congestive heart failure. Dad's surgery is scheduled for Friday on the femoral artery.
My nieces are at their father's side because it seems the end is emminent for him. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in December that had metastacized to his pancreas, liver and intestines. One of those nieces is 30-weeks pregnant with her third son. Their dad is a Vietnam vet who served two tours there. He's been a good dad to those girls. And he's always been my favorite brother-in-law. We're praying for a peaceful death. My heart is breaking for my nieces as they uphold each other through this difficult time and watch their father slip away before he's even 60 years old. Man knows not his time.
Prayers for any and all of these situations would be appreciated. May the Lord's will be done.
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Surely will, Paula. I can relate to your nieces--it is SO hard to watch your own father (your big, strong "hero") wither away. I pray that he can have strong faith through the last days/weeks.
And of course I'll pray for your father and keep praying for Kelly.
Oh Amused Momma, I am so sorry for all you and your friend Kelly are facing these days (some of which I knew and some of which I didn't). Sending prayers to God and hugs to both of you and entrusting you both into His merciful care.
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