An Update
I covet your prayers. For peace, strength, love, more love and wisdom.
My father is in a coma. He is not responsive and although on a respirator, is breathing above it. That, and stable vital signs seem to be the only good medical news.
We (myself, Matt and my mother) agreed yesterday that love trumps all. So please love others. Please put love first in your life. Please consider how to communicate that love to others you love so they feel and receive it.
We are being led down a path that many walk but is horrible. In all I do I choose to honor what my dad would have wanted.
From now on I will respond to others as only one who has been through this can.
Thanks.
My father is in a coma. He is not responsive and although on a respirator, is breathing above it. That, and stable vital signs seem to be the only good medical news.
We (myself, Matt and my mother) agreed yesterday that love trumps all. So please love others. Please put love first in your life. Please consider how to communicate that love to others you love so they feel and receive it.
We are being led down a path that many walk but is horrible. In all I do I choose to honor what my dad would have wanted.
From now on I will respond to others as only one who has been through this can.
Thanks.
Labels: coma, deposits in love tanks, end of life decisions, hope, loving your parents
posted by www.kathypride.com at
12:43 PM
8 Comments:
Hey kath,
You are in our constant prayers. I just talked to Jeff F. and I will try to call you tonight. I will make any effort I can to be there for you if you need a sister! Love is the key, talk to your dad, you never know when the Lord may allow a glimpse of conciousness for him to hear you. I love you, sis!
pam
Oh Kathy, you are being bathed in prayer, dear friend. Do you feel it? It's like a peace that surpasses all understanding...a calm in the midst of the storm. Yes, you feel it...I know you do! So many are upholding you in prayer. Yes, do talk to your dad (saying everything you ever wanted to say and then more...don't stop talking). Love is being sent on angel wings...
HUGS!!!!
Connie
We are praying that God will work His will in your Dad's spirit/soul while He has him a captive audience. We are praying that he strengthens your heart and body and mind in the meantime.
Waiting is the worst. My brother was unresponsive the last few days. Talk to him. He will know your voice. Keep him updated on things, settle things, worship and pray aloud in his presence, bring him the peace of Jesus. He will sense it.
We hold you in our hearts and before the Throne. God knows your pain, first-hand. And He loves you and your Mom and Dad beyond all you can imagine, even though it's hard to see at times. Hang onto that.
Thank you all. I will, we all will continue to speak to him and as you say, "settle" things...I am blessed to have had a very deep conversation with him just last week. My last words to him were I LOVE YOU.
Wow, what wonderful words you last spoke to your dad, "I love you." They should always be our last words...how blessed you are in that regard.
HUGS TO YOU!
Kathy asked that I update everyone. It is with sadness that I relay the passing of Kathy's father early this morning. Kathy, although grieving, radiates optimism and the beauty found in both life and death. She expressed to me how she feels blessed to have so many great friends. Your prayers, love and support are appreciated and working! Please continue to keep Kathy and her family in your prayers. My very best, Annie Houser
I wanted to tell everyone, but felt it should not come from me. Thanks for letting everyone know. Kathy, if you read this, the praying has not stopped! I feel I am grieving with you, I pray that miracles will come out of this somehow. Let your mom and rest of the family know we are praying for you all. I send a big, sisterly hug, a virtual mug of coffee, and a virtual block of chocolate. Remember You can do ALL things through Christ Who strengthens you! I love you.
My word for this season is Rejoice. May the God of all comfort comfort you and your family right now.
I'm so thankful for "I love you" said and received. I'm so thankful that our salvation is not based on our understanding, but on God's grace and mercy. I'm thankful for God's merciful answer to prayers; that your mom's living situation will be resolved.
You will continue to be in our prayers for all the hard work still ahead... and for the grieving process that goes on and on. Hugs to you and all the family.
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