Update on My Prayer Request

[pattyangel]

{Good Morning DV family, just asking for some prayers in my direction. As some of you know I have been caring for my parents who both have health issues. My father was admitted in the hospital early yesterday morning. First of all he has congestive heart failure and emphysema. His weight has dropped to 117, his height is 5'7", he's skin and bones. His blood pressure is low and dehydrated. Doctors will be doing test today to see what is the cause of the weight loss. Hopefully we have him home in a day or two.

God works in mysterious ways, this may be a rough challenge, but he has soothed me through this heartache by allowing me to be focus on my parents concerns first and at the same token, taking my mind off my hubby, who is in the middle of all this middle east turmoil. I know that I would be a nervous wreck if I was trying to focus on both. Oh, don't get me wrong, hubby is deep in my heart concerns, but guess what I don't feel overwhelmed. So Heavy I would call this a God wink.

Thanks for your prayers in advance.}

I posted this the other morning. I just wanted to thank everyone for your sweet prayers and thoughts.

Here's the update. We have my father home and is resting as best he can. Through all the test that were done the final diagnose is

"Asbestosis Fibrosis" this refers to scarring throughout the lung. No cure. He also has a lymph node closes to the heart, inflamed. We will be taking him to a Pulmonary Specialist for more intense testing. Possibly a biopsy in both of the problem areas.

His spirit is high.

The father I knew when I was a child was full of pride, he has now humble himself and put everything in Gods loving hand.

It's hard to see them/him go through this stage in life, but I have my savior Lord Jesus Christ to carry me through what's to come.

My eyes are all puffy from crying but these are my tears of healing and joy because Jesus has him now. Jesus will take care of him now.

Again thank you all so much. You are all my hero's and warriors you have carried me when I know I couldn't carry myself at times.

Well done. Hugs to all

[S.FITZ]

Dear PattyAngel,

Your entire family is in my prayers & thoughts! God truly holds us in the PALM of His Hand. Try to be at peace..

Love, Prayers& Positive thoughts for all of you!

[EagleEye]

You and your family will continue in our prayers....

[thesjeske]

Sending good thoughts and healing energy to all of your loved ones!

[Francie26]

Gently letting go as God begins the process of taking our parents into His loving arms is very difficult. These are the people in our lives who always seemed so strong and sometimes even God-like to us, and as we watch them seem to slowly fade away, it breaks our hearts. We are in some ways watching our own demise. We get a strong sense of our own mortality, and we feel we are looking our own death in the face. And in addition, we suddenly confront the fact that we are being unwillingly pushed forward to be the next one in line to go. So as our parents begin their own process of stepping into forever, we go with them as far as we can, and then we watch in fear of the unknown as they seem to continue on so bravely in this part of their own lives. Our saving grace in such times is that we feel very strongly God's presence in our lives. All we have to do is to reach out to Him, and He will hold our hands and keep us safe as we go through this part of Life's mysterious process, just as He has always done. Never more than in such a time as this do we feel the power of God's Grace. You are strong, and your faith is sturdy and pure, so you will be fine. It is amazing what we can do when we must, so just keep your hand in God's as He leads you through this, and you will make it through safely.

I am keeping you in my heart as you continue through this troubling time, and I will also ask God to keep you safe.

Fran

[Butifldrm]

Oh patty, this is good news. God bless your family in it's time of need. God is the creator the worker of all miracles.

[jg1]

Thanks Patty for your friend request. Your situation brings back lots of memories. Ahhh boy I know its lots of work, but I know its worth every second of your time. Tiring to say the least. What always helped me through the tough times was that I wanted what my dad wanted. So it was easy to do anything for him, even when he said he was ready to go. I am sure he will give you every last day that he has as long as you don't give up, which I am sure that's not possible for you.

[umbertino]

Sending lots of love and extra good vibes to yours and to you.

[easterlily]

Having recently lost my father, I know how difficult these times. You and your family are in my prayers.

[littlesam]

Oh Pattyangel...Im so sorry...sending you lots of prayers and hugs..

[KiaKaha]

Still praying for you & yours, Patty. Keep smiling! Hugs

Francie, your words were so pure & true. You are so eloquent & I appreciate you sharing your wise & comforting thoughts with us. Hugs for you as well.

KK

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