A Thread for prayers, good vibes and what have you

[MissThundercat]

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lots and lots of prayers going out for your Dad, you and your family!

Thoughts are heading your way SB.

Prayers headed your way Bob. Hopefully everything works out for you and your family.

Thank you again. I'm taking the view that no news is good news, but I will call for an update later tonight.

Called to get an update: he's off the ventilator and his pneumonia is at a very low level, but he still hasn't woken up.

[MissThundercat]

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Talked to my brother tonight, and he kept asking what happens if Dad doesn't wake up, as well as asking of a potential funeral. Had to stress over and over that we can only take this one day at a time and it doesn't help to plan a funeral before we need to.

[leswp1]

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Talked to my brother tonight, and he kept asking what happens if Dad doesn't wake up, as well as asking of a potential funeral. Had to stress over and over that we can only take this one day at a time and it doesn't help to plan a funeral before we need to.

Everyone handles stress differently. Some people think they can bypass the pain of waiting by assuming the bad thing has happened and then planning on how to handle it. Painful to those who stay in the moment. Tell him if he is making plans you can't do that right now and don't want to talk about it.

Praying for you all Shirtless. THis sounds like a really rough time.

[leswp1]

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My Mum needs some prayers. Her cat, companion extraodinaire, has been to the vet. 3 shots and a prescription later the vet is guarded. She let the cat go outside (after signing something that said she wouldn't) and now the vet fears a virus that he can't figure out because with it being outside the variables are too many to whittle down. She is scared of losing the cat and feeling guilty about letting it outside. Seems like a little thing with all the other stuff that has gone on in here but the cat gives her purpose and she struggles with depression to begin with. Any prayers would be appreciated.

[MissThundercat]

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Everyone handles stress differently. Some people think they can bypass the pain of waiting by assuming the bad thing has happened and then planning on how to handle it. Painful to those who stay in the moment. Tell him if he is making plans you can't do that right now and don't want to talk about it.

Praying for you all Shirtless. THis sounds like a really rough time.

Thank you!

My Mum needs some prayers. Her cat, companion extraodinaire, has been to the vet. 3 shots and a prescription later the vet is guarded. She let the cat go outside (after signing something that said she wouldn't) and now the vet fears a virus that he can't figure out because with it being outside the variables are too many to whittle down. She is scared of losing the cat and feeling guilty about letting it outside. Seems like a little thing with all the other stuff that has gone on in here but the cat gives her purpose and she struggles with depression to begin with. Any prayers would be appreciated.

Done.

And I have good news: my dad is now awake and fully conscious! I will call my stepmom later tonight for further details!

[leswp1]

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Thank you!


Done.

And I have good news: my dad is now awake and fully conscious! I will call my stepmom later tonight for further details!

Great to hear! ANd thank you

[MissThundercat]

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Great to hear! ANd thank you

Further details, as promised: he's not out of bed doing jumping jacks yet, but he is able to acknowledge others in the room, as well as answer yes or no questions. He's still got a long way to go, but this is progress!

[Bob Gray]

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Further details, as promised: he's not out of bed doing jumping jacks yet, but he is able to acknowledge others in the room, as well as answer yes or no questions. He's still got a long way to go, but this is progress!

Glad to hear!

[MissThundercat]

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Glad to hear!

And I spoke with him on the phone today. He's doing okay, but he's still stuck with a feeding tube and catheter.

[MissThundercat]

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And from the Thank You, Lord department: I run a small bakery out of the house, focusing on cookies and brittle (peanut, cashew, bacon), as well as caramels. Well, without a job, I can't afford supplies such as parchment paper. Someone ordered a couple things from me this weekend, and on top of paying what he owed me, he handed me a $50 and told me to get what I needed. On top of that, a fellow volunteer from Faithful to Felines cat shelter is giving me some of her gently used baking equipment.

[leswp1]

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And I spoke with him on the phone today. He's doing okay, but he's still stuck with a feeding tube and catheter.

Awesome!

And another thank you post here too- My Mum's cat is recovering. She is not the praying type. In fact she struggles with the whole concept of religion. Called me yesterday to thank me for all the prayers and to let me know the cat is OK.

[leswp1]

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Nick DeFelice (a little kid who was sick) was adopted by the River Hawk hockey team this past season through Team IMPACT and was an influential member of the program, helping UMass Lowell to its best season in years.

For his courage, energy and support of the team, Nick took home the 2012 Marc Connolly Award, given annually to a non-player who made a significant positive impact on the UMass Lowell hockey program as voted by the players, at this year's banquet.

Nick just passed away. At the banquet he looked pretty good. It doesn't seem possible this could happen so soon. Heartbreaking. Prayers for his family and for the team would be appreciated.

[gmann]

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Nick DeFelice (a little kid who was sick) was adopted by the River Hawk hockey team this past season through Team IMPACT and was an influential member of the program, helping UMass Lowell to its best season in years.

For his courage, energy and support of the team, Nick took home the 2012 Marc Connolly Award, given annually to a non-player who made a significant positive impact on the UMass Lowell hockey program as voted by the players, at this year's banquet.

Nick just passed away. At the banquet he looked pretty good. It doesn't seem possible this could happen so soon. Heartbreaking. Prayers for his family and for the team would be appreciated.

Sad. Prayers will be sent.

[A Shot and a Goal]

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For those of you who keep prayer lists I have a request I'd like to make. At present there are too many places in Colorado battling uncontrolled fires. State and national manpower is being stretched to the limit. The men and women fighting the various fires are exhausted. The cost of trying to control and extinguish these fires is astronomical. High winds, low to no humidity coupled with high temepratures and dry conditions statewide--owing to little snowpack this winter resulting in dry conditions throughout the state--have combined to produce the worst fire season in the many years I have lived in Colorado. Countless homes have been torched and many more will meet similar ends before the fires are controlled. Our state needs abundant rainfall and soon, if not sooner. Colorado continues to be in the midst of its third week of fighting catastrophic fires. Please pray for rain to help all involved in combatting the blazes. Thanks.

[leswp1]

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Done