Important Things

Today I am taking my 78 year old mother to the hospital for emergency surgery. Why are we not there yet you ask? Because she insists on putting some things in order first. She worries about my stepdad, who at 90, is unable to care for himself and has alzheimers. He must recieve insulin shots twice a day and be fed, so she's concerned about him (even though my husband and I have volunteered to stay with him around the clock). She has two bills lying on her table that she wants to pay "just in case".

Please pray for her today if you will...her arteries are blocked and she's going to have stints put in place to help with blood flow...I don't want there to be a "just in case"...but if there is, I know that she will be in a much more beautiful place.

While you're at it, pray for me...this 40 year old isn't quite ready to let her mama go yet.



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Comments

Kim from Hiraeth said…
You have my prayers, Karen!
April 22, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Chilihead said…
My friend, you have every good vibe I can send your way. I'll be thinking of you and your family today.
April 22, 2009 at 11:34 AM
I can't find my blog said…
Absolutely praying for you and your mama. Lots of love!
April 22, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Lona said…
Prayed for peace and good results...
April 23, 2009 at 6:33 AM
Sweet Serendipity said…
I am sorry you and your family are going through this difficult time. Trust that things will work out. I pray that your sweet Mama will be feeling much better soon. (I had two grandparents come through quadrouple bypass surgeries with a new lease on life. Full of energy and feeling much better than before.) Modern medicine is amazing! Hang in there.
God bless you!
April 23, 2009 at 7:36 AM
Unknown said…
You and your family will all be in my thoughts & prayers. Take care.
April 23, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Kim from Hiraeth said…
Hi Karen,

How's your mom doing?
April 24, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Mike Golch said…
Karen,I came over from megan's site when I saw her prayer request fo you and your Mom,I have added you to my prayer list.{{{HUGS}}}
April 24, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Mari said…
I'm here from Mike and Megans site. Praying for you and your Mom!
April 24, 2009 at 4:38 PM
Carrie said…
Saw this on Megan's site & thought I'd come over to let you know I'm taking a moment to pray for you & your mom right now!
April 24, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Unknown said…
I came over from Megan's blog - I will be praying!
April 24, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Owlhaven said…
Praying for your whole family..

Mary
April 24, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Mel said…
Praying for you and your family! I hope all is well. Keep us posted!
April 25, 2009 at 6:32 AM
T with Honey said…
Just stopping by to let you know that another family is keeping you and your mom in their prayers.
April 25, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Jenny86753oh9 said…
Was worried when I twittered you and got no response...then I saw Megan's post. Karen, you and your mom have a lot of people praying...myself and my husband being a couple of them. We love you and pray that the Lord will show His hand in this.

{{{HUGS}}}
April 28, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Dorothy said…
I'm praying too, Karen.
April 30, 2009 at 4:51 AM
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