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JC Callender said:
I haven't spoken with my stepdad in maybe 5 years and my stepsister called yesterday to let me know he was in really bad shape in a rehab facility. He had a stroke 5 years ago, but since then he's had his legs amputated and is fully blind. I went to see him tonight and he's mentally handicapped as well, talking nonsensically the whole time. I was just wondering how a person could be in worse shape, so please pray for him. The one good thing I took from my visit was that he didn't seem to believe in God before, but he mentioned God/Jesus on several occasions and at one point said the sweetest, most sincere prayer I think I've ever heard when he thanked God for all he had left. I don't even think he realized I was in the room when he said it.
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I'm glad you had the opportunity to do that, JC. It's often not easy to stand in the room with someone from whom you've been long estranged but in doing so there is at least a chance to reconnect. May God bless you both.
 
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Lutherf said:
I'm glad you had the opportunity to do that, JC. It's often not easy to stand in the room with someone from whom you've been long estranged but in doing so there is at least a chance to reconnect. May God bless you both.
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Thanks Luther.
 
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JC Callender said:
I haven't spoken with my stepdad in maybe 5 years and my stepsister called yesterday to let me know he was in really bad shape in a rehab facility. He had a stroke 5 years ago, but since then he's had his legs amputated and is fully blind. I went to see him tonight and he's mentally handicapped as well, talking nonsensically the whole time. I was just wondering how a person could be in worse shape, so please pray for him. The one good thing I took from my visit was that he didn't seem to believe in God before, but he mentioned God/Jesus on several occasions and at one point said the sweetest, most sincere prayer I think I've ever heard when he thanked God for all he had left. I don't even think he realized I was in the room when he said it.
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Five years. Ouch. That whole thing must have been very hard for you.

Imagining those five years for him, the pain and anguish of losing legs, the suffering of long term illness, and all the rest of it....and what he coherent about was Jesus.

I'd say you had a good day. We have no way of knowing, but watching my dad fade with Alzheimer's I know there are times when reality sticks its head in there.

I will keep you both in prayer
 
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Fearandloathing said:
When I was first sober, I wanted no part of "the God stuff" in the 12-step program until one morning I awoke so angry I was sure someone was going to die. From somewhere I got this recollection of someone in the program counseling "have you tried prayer".

So I did. For some strange reason I had to get naked, I had to kneel down and when I did I realized I had no idea of to whom I was praying. I had long ago abandoned the vengeful, harry thunderer I was taught. And, I had no hint of an idea of what to say. In a second three words came to me "Please help me."

Later that day someone said "That's the first time I have ever seen you smile"

I don't do complex prayers, I figure He knows better what everyone needs. So I begin my days with "please help me" and at night I have added "thank you". Most days that's all I need, but I spend the whole day thinking about it
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There's something to be said for those 12 step programs and, unless I'm mistaken, you hit #11 there. In a lot of ways those programs can walk someone who is otherwise unwilling into a deep and fulfilling spiritual life.
 
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Fearandloathing said:
Five years. Ouch. That whole thing must have been very hard for you.

Imagining those five years for him, the pain and anguish of losing legs, the suffering of long term illness, and all the rest of it....and what he coherent about was Jesus.

I'd say you had a good day. We have no way of knowing, but watching my dad fade with Alzheimer's I know there are times when reality sticks its head in there.

I will keep you both in prayer
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Thanks F&L.
 
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Lutherf said:
There's something to be said for those 12 step programs and, unless I'm mistaken, you hit #11 there. In a lot of ways those programs can walk someone who is otherwise unwilling into a deep and fulfilling spiritual life.
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It's actually the second step, "came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity". Eleven is about the continuing relationship in "sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God."

And you are very correct. I will be 25 years May 21st this year and yes, most of us resist the "God stuff" at first, but generally He has other ideas, Walking with newcomers in AA, what we call sponsoring has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life. I don't do much in AA anymore, my focus has changed to the ones AA can't help, usually people with diagnoses for one or more mental illnesses who also usually hit a deeper bottom, the street and homelessness. There, patience is the most worthy tool.

Quickly, I spent summer days with a street kid, never giving money but on occasion sharing a coffee. I would talk about my insanity only and let God take it from there. Gerry disappeared for good one day, just vanished which happens with them. About two years later I was going to an AA meeting with a sponsee...and damn, if that was Jerry sitting in the front row.
 
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JC Callender said:
I haven't spoken with my stepdad in maybe 5 years and my stepsister called yesterday to let me know he was in really bad shape in a rehab facility. He had a stroke 5 years ago, but since then he's had his legs amputated and is fully blind. I went to see him tonight and he's mentally handicapped as well, talking nonsensically the whole time. I was just wondering how a person could be in worse shape, so please pray for him. The one good thing I took from my visit was that he didn't seem to believe in God before, but he mentioned God/Jesus on several occasions and at one point said the sweetest, most sincere prayer I think I've ever heard when he thanked God for all he had left. I don't even think he realized I was in the room when he said it.
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You may not have seen him in 5 years, but I have no doubt you prayed for him. What you just witnessed is your stepdad thanking God for what he had left after losing so much. Most would be cursing God at that point.

You have my prayers for you and your stepdad.
 
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vesper said:
You may not have seen him in 5 years, but I have no doubt you prayed for him. What you just witnessed is your stepdad thanking God for what he had left after losing so much. Most would be cursing God at that point.

You have my prayers for you and your stepdad.
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Thanks Vesper *hug*
 
I would like to ask for prayer for my daughter, Dana. I am very proud of her and the way she cared for my step mother in the last few years and was with her when she passed. Dana is a tough lady, she's my kid after all, and she knows the weight she is carrying in the grief of losing her grandmother. They were incredibly close and although she says shes OK, I can feel the weight on her, not only the loss, but the stress of dealing with the relatives, especially my two step brothers, neither of which even visited her in the hospital.

The only thing wrong with families is they have people in them...

anyway, any time you can give would be appreciated.

BTW, Dana is not a believer
 
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Please pray for my friend Kim who is 45 yrs. old and just had a brain aneurysm on Sunday and is still unconscious.
 
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JC I have neglected this thread for weeks as I was not participating on DP much the last few months. I did pray for your friend Kim as soon as I learned of your request.
 
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vesper said:
JC I have neglected this thread for weeks as I was not participating on DP much the last few months. I did pray for your friend Kim as soon as I learned of your request.
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Thanks Vesper, she's recovering quite well under the circumstances but still isn't out of the woods yet.
 
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JC Callender said:
Thanks Vesper, she's recovering quite well under the circumstances but still isn't out of the woods yet.
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Glad to hear it. I am an agnostic, but I prayed too. I hope that is OK, Every little bit helps.
 
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Summerwind said:
I request we all pray for the soul of the US and the world to save it from the slow death of faux-christians in the west, and faux-mulims in the east who are pro-war, pro-poverty, pro-brutality, ... anti-free will, set in judgement of others in order to inflict their own will upon, ... well that's a start. Let us pray.
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I am with you on this. As a Christian I hate to see Religion so badly abused as a poor excuse for personal wants.
 
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Summerwind said:
I request we all pray for the soul of the US and the world to save it from the slow death of faux-christians in the west, and faux-mulims in the east who are pro-war, pro-poverty, pro-brutality, ... anti-free will, set in judgement of others in order to inflict their own will upon, ... well that's a start. Let us pray.
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JANFU said:
Pls read the rules.

http://www.debatepolitics.com/religious-discussions/105486-religious-discussions-forum.html
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We have the brains to find cures that were not possible just a short time ago. That is why so many are in Hospitals so they can spend more time with their families.
 
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I know the LORD teaches a prayer from a righteous person does much! I believe there are a couple of "righteous" persons posting at DP. Will you please join me in praying for a woman almost 80 years of age whose heart is only functioning at 15% capacity. She is a classy lady. Loves the LORD. Have no idea how much time she has left. Her name is Glenna.
 
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vesper said:
I know the LORD teaches a prayer from a righteous person does much! I believe there are a couple of "righteous" persons posting at DP. Will you please join me in praying for a woman almost 80 years of age whose heart is only functioning at 15% capacity. She is a classy lady. Loves the LORD. Have no idea how much time she has left. Her name is Glenna.
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This is an update. Glenna is still with us. She has greatly improved over the last couple of weeks. Thank you for your prayers.

I have been asked to pray for many persons these past few months. I find that a privilege when someone asks for prayer. Yesterday someone called me and asked for prayer for her personally. I told her I would as soon as we got off the phone. Today she told me it was shortly after our conversation that she felt the Lord with her and was at peace. Amen.

I truly believe that the power of prayer is based on the great commandment that sums up all of G-d's laws. Love G-d and love others.
 
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Thy will be done. Amen.
 
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I am really blessed with some amazing friends in my life. Like people I can count on and trust. One of these close friends is having a hard time, right now. She had told me earlier in the week that her mom wasn't acting like herself. She was slurring her words and having difficulty even forming them to begin with. She found out just yesterday that it's a brain tumor. Please, I know you don't know my friend (or me really for that matter) but we both believe in the power of prayer and I'd ask prayers for her mom, her and her family.

Also could use some suggestions about the best way to be there for her. Do I try and distract her a bit or encourage her to tell me everything? She's the type of person who doesn't want to be a burden and I really think she'll try to downplay how much this is affecting her. How do I convince her to let me help?
 
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X Factor said:
I am really blessed with some amazing friends in my life. Like people I can count on and trust. One of these close friends is having a hard time, right now. She had told me earlier in the week that her mom wasn't acting like herself. She was slurring her words and having difficulty even forming them to begin with. She found out just yesterday that it's a brain tumor. Please, I know you don't know my friend (or me really for that matter) but we both believe in the power of prayer and I'd ask prayers for her mom, her and her family.

Also could use some suggestions about the best way to be there for her. Do I try and distract her a bit or encourage her to tell me everything? She's the type of person who doesn't want to be a burden and I really think she'll try to downplay how much this is affecting her. How do I convince her to let me help?
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This may surprise you but i'm also the type that doesn't like to be a burden. When emotions run high, i tend to shut down and isolate myself.

It's a delicate situation because if you completely ignore it, she might feel like you don't realize it's important to her. However, if you come on too strong with encouragement, she may feel an impulse to withdraw. A very public venue might not be ideal.

In any case, here is some advice from people who actually know what they're talking about:

* engage in rhythmic exercise
* focus on sensation, how the body feels
* don't isolate
* avoid drugs and alcohol

EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA > Perspectives Behavioral Health Management, LLC > News

I would avoid laying it on too thick from this article, but maybe it can help you to pick an activity.

Mindful breathing is a very valuable one in my experience. Emotions can have a strong influence breathing, but apparently that's a two-way street; breathing can have a strong influence on emotion.

Best of luck and i'm terribly sorry to hear of your friend.
 
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Absentglare said:
This may surprise you but i'm also the type that doesn't like to be a burden. When emotions run high, i tend to shut down and isolate myself.

It's a delicate situation because if you completely ignore it, she might feel like you don't realize it's important to her. However, if you come on too strong with encouragement, she may feel an impulse to withdraw. A very public venue might not be ideal.

In any case, here is some advice from people who actually know what they're talking about:

* engage in rhythmic exercise
* focus on sensation, how the body feels
* don't isolate
* avoid drugs and alcohol

EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA > Perspectives Behavioral Health Management, LLC > News

I would avoid laying it on too thick from this article, but maybe it can help you to pick an activity.

Mindful breathing is a very valuable one in my experience. Emotions can have a strong influence breathing, but apparently that's a two-way street; breathing can have a strong influence on emotion.

Best of luck and i'm terribly sorry to hear of your friend.
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Thanks for the response, AG. I'm feeling I made a mistake posting that. Appreciate the effort though, for real.
 
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X Factor said:
I am really blessed with some amazing friends in my life. Like people I can count on and trust. One of these close friends is having a hard time, right now. She had told me earlier in the week that her mom wasn't acting like herself. She was slurring her words and having difficulty even forming them to begin with. She found out just yesterday that it's a brain tumor. Please, I know you don't know my friend (or me really for that matter) but we both believe in the power of prayer and I'd ask prayers for her mom, her and her family.

Also could use some suggestions about the best way to be there for her. Do I try and distract her a bit or encourage her to tell me everything? She's the type of person who doesn't want to be a burden and I really think she'll try to downplay how much this is affecting her. How do I convince her to let me help?
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You just hate to hear about anyone becoming ill and suffering but when it gets so close to home whether it be your parents, a child, or a sibling it can be overwhelming.

I lost a brother in law to a brain tumor. They operated and then the cancer showed up in his liver. I would take him to his radiation treatments and after them he would be in excruciating pain. We left the hospital with pain medication prescriptions. At the time I had a Charger and he was six feet some inches tall and he put his feet up on the dash board bent over in pain. It is times like that you feel absolutely helpless.

If you want advice just stay in touch. Even if it is for just small talk. Times like that small talk is welcomed. And always offer in some way to help her because that means a lot whether they take you up on it or not.

I said a prayer for your friends mother, your friend and you.
 
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