Prayers & Support - Please

IntoTheCrimsonSky · Apr 9, 2008

Hey Everyone,

I hate that most of my posts here over the past months have been almost complaining, but I'm in need of prayers again.

As I've expressed in previous posts, my dad's health is really not good. He seems to be worsening everytime I see him.

Now I have another issue to add to it. My mom's health's been bad lately too, since the flu she got in December that nearly killed her. We had returned to the docs today, after he called her back..to some very bad news.

I can't get into too many details, as I don't know too many myself. (The specific subject matter will more than likely make me pass out, so I'm being kept a bit in the dark on it..Thankfully)

What I can say is that, if our doctor is right, it's extremely serious and basically...could just kill her. Any day now. He's put a rush on some tests to prove if he's right or not, but it's still a bit of a waiting game. Could be wrong and she could live another 30 years..or it could be right and I could lose her tomorrow, and my dad in the next year. It's..scary.

Ontop of this, while she's going through it all I've got a dang cold and with my anxiety issues about the subject matter I fear I can't be a good support for her.

Thankfully my dad is helping with the money problems, but with his health..who knows.

So please pray. I don't even know what specifically I need to ask for anymore, I'm just...a bit overwhlemed.

I'm only 19, my mom's only turning 50 on the 20th of this month..and my dad's only 52. It's..sad.

I don't have too many friends or family offline, so I really appreciate knowing you guys are here as support. I can't promise I can reply fast, understandably, but I'll try and I will read your posts when I can.

I love you guys. It's all God's will, and I know there's a plan to this...It's just not gonna be an easy road.

----- UPDATE - Friday, April 25 -----

Today was really sad. We went back to see my dad and he's doing even worse. Which is bad, considering we didn't think he could get much worse. Been declining daily since Monday. Now he's not even opening his eyes or responding when people talk to him or touch him.

Docs are trying one last thing over the weekend. If that doesn't show improvement..my mom and I have a huge decision to make. Since he can't eat and refused the feeding tube in his living will thingy, we have to decide whether to keep him on IV and let him starve to death slowly (could take months)..or take him off of it and let him pass away from dehydration a lot faster. Neither one is really the good choice, is it? Best I can figure is leave him on IV for a month (3 more weeks), as he once said he'd want life support for a month and if no improvement to be taken off. Then..if God's going to heal him, that's a whole month worth of change. Beyond that it's just torture for him.

I don't know what we'll do..or even if he'll survive the weekend to get to that point.

To think..I went to visit him Monday, the day before he was sent to the hospital..and he was sitting up and talking to me a bit, moving...eating....we went outside and sat in the garden..

Blessings and Love,
Sarah

mva1985 · Apr 9, 2008

Crimson,

I certainly will keep you in my prayers.

While it seems that alot of things are out of your realm of control - you can know that God is in control.

While you are not sure what to even pray for - might I suggest that you pray for God to give your mom and dad and yourself peace, and His Holy Spirit will give it to you. Sounds like right now that is what you need the most.

I pray that God will give you all peace and know that you can rest in Him regardless of where the future leads.

Take care sister and try to keep us updated when you can.

happywiththelord · Apr 9, 2008

I will be praying for you sista!! I understand completely with anxiety issues! I have recovered from having panic attacks and anxiety!! If you need to talk i am here. I understand sick parents to! I have one myself!!

I am here!

IntoTheCrimsonSky · Apr 9, 2008

Thanks guys. I appreciate it. I'll keep you updated as I know more.

Forgot to mention that what I do know, is that what my doctor suspects is that it has to do with her heart. Which, of course, is pretty serious.

**EDIT**
Oops. I found out it's heart and lungs, but lungs is the major part.

thecountrydoc · Apr 10, 2008

Hi Sarah,

Please know that you and your parents will be in my prayers and the prayers of my family as well.

You know that if I may be of help in any way, or if you just need to talk, you are welcome to call on me at any time.

Something I learned many years ago is that when we are faced with such turmoil in our lives, and we are down to nothing, God is always up to something.

Here is something I've found a great deal of encouragement from. Just click the link below.
http://www.inspiringthots.net/movie/footprints.php

Your friend and brother in Christ,
Doc

TrustAndObey · Apr 10, 2008

Sarah, when things like this happen, words escape me sometimes.

I will continue praying for your situation.

Everybody, please lift Sarah up to our Lord and let Him know that she plans on being a very vocal testimony about how God doesn't keep us from bad things, but He definitely leads us through them!

I love you very much little sis.

IntoTheCrimsonSky · Apr 10, 2008

thecountrydoc said:
Hi Sarah,

Please know that you and your parents will be in my prayers and the prayers of my family as well.

You know that if I may be of help in any way, or if you just need to talk, you are welcome to call on me at any time.

Something I learned many years ago is that when we are faced with such turmoil in our lives, and we are down to nothing, God is always up to something.

Here is something I've found a great deal of encouragement from. Just click the link below.
http://www.inspiringthots.net/movie/footprints.php

Your friend and brother in Christ,
Doc

First, Happy Early Birthday, Doc!

I can't agree more..I know God has reasons for all of this, it's just that waiting game of seeing what they are, I guess.

Thank you for the link. Ironically, I read that while planning my grandma's funeral with my mom 2 years ago..It really is inspiring, though. I appreciate seeing it again.

TrustAndObey said:
Sarah, when things like this happen, words escape me sometimes.

I will continue praying for your situation.

Everybody, please lift Sarah up to our Lord and let Him know that she plans on being a very vocal testimony about how God doesn't keep us from bad things, but He definitely leads us through them!

I love you very much little sis.

Love you too, Big Sis.

By the time all of this is over, combined with my previous years of life..I should have one heck of a testimony, shouldn't I? If it can just help one person to be saved..then it'll be worth it, though. No matter how hard.

My mom's resting right now. She did a bunch of research into what it probably is, and I don't know whether she stressed herself more or not. If she gets too worried she said she'll just call an ambulance an force the tests (they are done at the hospital anyway) to be sooner. I'll keep you updated.

OntheDL · Apr 10, 2008

IntoTheCrimsonSky said:
Hey Everyone,

I hate that most of my posts here over the past months have been almost complaining, but I'm in need of prayers again.

As I've expressed in previous posts, my dad's health is really not good. He seems to be worsening everytime I see him.

Now I have another issue to add to it. My mom's health's been bad lately too, since the flu she got in December that nearly killed her. We had returned to the docs today, after he called her back..to some very bad news.

I can't get into too many details, as I don't know too many myself. (The specific subject matter will more than likely make me pass out, so I'm being kept a bit in the dark on it..Thankfully)

What I can say is that, if our doctor is right, it's extremely serious and basically...could just kill her. Any day now. He's put a rush on some tests to prove if he's right or not, but it's still a bit of a waiting game. Could be wrong and she could live another 30 years..or it could be right and I could lose her tomorrow, and my dad in the next year. It's..scary.

Ontop of this, while she's going through it all I've got a dang cold and with my anxiety issues about the subject matter I fear I can't be a good support for her.

Thankfully my dad is helping with the money problems, but with his health..who knows.

So please pray. I don't even know what specifically I need to ask for anymore, I'm just...a bit overwhlemed.

I'm only 19, my mom's only turning 50 on the 20th of this month..and my dad's only 52. It's..sad.

I don't have too many friends or family offline, so I really appreciate knowing you guys are here as support. I can't promise I can reply fast, understandably, but I'll try and I will read your posts when I can.

I love you guys. It's all God's will, and I know there's a plan to this...It's just not gonna be an easy road.

Blessings and Love,
Sarah

Hi dear Sarah,

I don't know where you live. But here in NYC there is an Adventist MD that cures people using natural remedies. I heard he's even cured many people with cancer that the government wants to take away his license. I'm not sure how I could help. But if you want, pm me, I can give their office number. Maybe you can try calling them for a consultation.

David

honorthesabbath · Apr 11, 2008

Hi Sarah, my heart is breaking for you; so young to have to be dealing with such traumatic circumstances. We will have special prayers for you and your family.

God has also given us much knowledge in this Movement about health. Have you heard of Dr. Neil Nedley? He is the best in treating depression. My sister has been manic depressive for over 35 years and after just a few weeks on his program she is healing--fast. She said she has had NO panic attacks since the first few days on the new diet and mental exercises. I beg you to look into his program. My sister's church is actually the ones putting on his program and so many ppl are being healed.

Also--have you heard of Dr. Hans Diehl? He too is a famous Adventist doctor who's program is saving thousands from heart disease. I thank and praise god that He gave this health message to Mrs. White. Oh that our people would use this gift from the Great Physician!

tall73 · Apr 11, 2008

I just came across this thread. It sounds like you have a great deal to go through at one time!

The illness that eventually killed my father also gave him moments for spiritual reflection and in his case brought him back to the Lord. It may be that this can also build up your family spiritually. We will pray for their recovery and their spiritual growth.

Sophia7 · Apr 11, 2008

IntoTheCrimsonSky said:
Hey Everyone,

I hate that most of my posts here over the past months have been almost complaining, but I'm in need of prayers again.

As I've expressed in previous posts, my dad's health is really not good. He seems to be worsening everytime I see him.

Now I have another issue to add to it. My mom's health's been bad lately too, since the flu she got in December that nearly killed her. We had returned to the docs today, after he called her back..to some very bad news.

I can't get into too many details, as I don't know too many myself. (The specific subject matter will more than likely make me pass out, so I'm being kept a bit in the dark on it..Thankfully)

What I can say is that, if our doctor is right, it's extremely serious and basically...could just kill her. Any day now. He's put a rush on some tests to prove if he's right or not, but it's still a bit of a waiting game. Could be wrong and she could live another 30 years..or it could be right and I could lose her tomorrow, and my dad in the next year. It's..scary.

Ontop of this, while she's going through it all I've got a dang cold and with my anxiety issues about the subject matter I fear I can't be a good support for her.

Thankfully my dad is helping with the money problems, but with his health..who knows.

So please pray. I don't even know what specifically I need to ask for anymore, I'm just...a bit overwhlemed.

I'm only 19, my mom's only turning 50 on the 20th of this month..and my dad's only 52. It's..sad.

I don't have too many friends or family offline, so I really appreciate knowing you guys are here as support. I can't promise I can reply fast, understandably, but I'll try and I will read your posts when I can.

I love you guys. It's all God's will, and I know there's a plan to this...It's just not gonna be an easy road.

Blessings and Love,
Sarah

Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll keep you and your mom and dad in my prayers.

IntoTheCrimsonSky · Apr 11, 2008

I'll reply to posts in a moment, if I can.

Wanted to post an update.

We recieved a call from the hospital today to let us know she's booked for a ct-scan (spelling?) of her lungs at 7pm tonight. Our doctor scheduled it as an emergency, considering it normally takes months to get one..but this is only 2 days.

She's very freaked out and scared, we have no support for a car ride or anything, so it may be by ambulance. (Our only friend that would normally help is sick and just had surgery. Great timing, eh?) Depending on what they find, we don't even know if she'll be kept in.

Please pray for her strength as she goes through tonight. Mine too, I've been a walking anxiety attack since Wednsday.

I know a BIT more about it, it has something to do with something they found in/on her left lung. We originally thought cancer, but it seems to be something else. (More details I've heard I'm trying not to think about. *lol* Last thing anyone needs is me passing out right now)

I'll let you know when I can how it went.

Blessings and Love,
Sarah

TrustAndObey · Apr 11, 2008

Sarah, I'll lift you and your mom up in prayer today while I'm cleaning! I am going to light a candle so that every time I pass by it (the ol' memory ain't what it used to be), I'll think of you both.

Please let us know how it goes tonight!

IntoTheCrimsonSky · Apr 11, 2008

Thank you for all of your prayers and responces so far. It means a lot to me.

I'll keep your recommendations of different doctors in mind, as right now it's still in the diagnosis phase. Traveling will probably not be an opinion, though, sadly. And, well, we have no money to pay for something like that. For now, at least, our doctor is really good, though. Who knows what God has planned for future help, however.

Honor: This Dr. Nedley. Does he treat only depression? Because in my case it's a severe phobia that causes the anxiety. It's wonderful your sister is being helped like that, though! Praise God.

IntoTheCrimsonSky · Apr 11, 2008

TrustAndObey said:
Sarah, I'll lift you and your mom up in prayer today while I'm cleaning! I am going to light a candle so that every time I pass by it (the ol' memory ain't what it used to be), I'll think of you both.

Please let us know how it goes tonight!

Awww! Thanks! That's sweet.

Since its at 7pm, I don't know when I'll get home. Worst case I'll try to update tomorrow.

honorthesabbath · Apr 11, 2008

Hi again Sarah--yes-he treats those things that are at the root cause. In my sister's case--since she was 12yrs., she has had this severe dread of illness and death. Because of this--she became a hypochondriac. If she read about a disease or a disorder--WHAM--she had it. Her life has not been a fulfilling one. So I am amazed at how well she is doing in such a short time.

http://www.drnedley.com/

happywiththelord · Apr 11, 2008

Sarah,

interesting about what the doctors are finding. it sounds so far very similiar to what a good friend of my just went through about a month ago!

they found a mass in his left lung and did all kinds of tests, etc. they were going to give him a full blown lung biopsy and everything. Luckily through one doctor, he actually listened to my friend and his wife (the rest of them already had their minds made up what was wrong with him) and cancealed the lung biopsy and found out is was something completely different than what they thought it was. The doctors kept telling him it was cancer, but it ended up being a fungal infection (histoplasmosis (whoever you spell it)). He had all the symptoms over a long period of time, but it kept getting misdiagonsed. Finally, it was properlly diagonsed and he is doing much better now! He was in the final phase of the "disease" before death! He was not doing good at all. Praise God he is doing better. If you wanna talk more about it, let me know. we can pm. hopefully your mothers situation will be like his. and easily treatable, with no surgery, etc.!

happywiththelord · Apr 11, 2008

something i left out,

when you mentioned your mom was really sick with the flu back in december. that reminded me of something.
my friend was really sick to. he would go to the doctor and they told him it was the flu, when he didnt get anybetter, they said it was pneumonia. he still didnt get better. this went on for a long time. he had fevers everyday, and started getting really bad night sweats.

i wont go into to much more. but if you want to hear more about his situation,if it is kinda like your moms, let me know!!

TrustAndObey · Apr 11, 2008

Happy, I instantly thought of Jim when she talked about them finding something on her mom's lung too!

Sarah, ask your doctor if it could be histoplasmosis! Seriously! The most they'll do is say no...but if it is, it can be treated!

IntoTheCrimsonSky · Apr 12, 2008

Hey Everyone,

Not on too long, gonna be a busy Sabbath (sadly) and I'm not feeling very well.

The test went smoothly last night, we ended up going earlier because my mom wasn't doing very well and we didn't know if she'd make it if we waited. (She can barely walk or do anything for very long without nearly passing out)

Ended up home at 7, after only 2 hours out. Turns out that, even though the radiologist had marked her as very urgent, they decided to go home BEFORE my mom's test. So all the results had to be sent to her home..which delays things a lot. We've been told that if it's serious enough, we will get a phone call this weekend sometime to tell my mom to come to the hosptial to be admitted. Which, of course, is leading to a rather stressful weekend everytime the phone rings. Otherwise, if we don't hear (doesn't mean it isn't serious, just not THAT serious) we'll find out the results on Tuesday when we go to our doctors appointment.

The sad thing is that if this does come back negative, we'll be having to start looking into other things from the start again. She found something online (she's always been so good with researching illnesses and stuff) that matches her 100%, though..which is very close to what my doctor is guessing, actually it fits her better. Still extremely serious, though. But it's something.

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