Prayers

[katlnhats]

June,
Lawrence is still in our prayers and so are you and especially Michael. You and misothere sure didn't sign up for this roller coaster ride, but you BOTH are incredible people, people I'm so proud to call my friends, actually, by now, you're both more like family to me.

Gentle Hugs,
Marilyn

[june72]

Thanks Marilyn You are held very dear to me too! Sure have done a lot to help us along and I consider it a honor to be family to someone as great as you.....and I feel very much the same way!
Now I remember why I don't like roller coasters, especially this one. Sure has been a tough one.
Today was my side of the family's Thanksgiving and my sis brought Michael in for diner. It was a good break for him, but on the way home when they got cell phone service, there was a message from the hospital. Lawrence blood pressure bottomed out again. That made them feel bad for leaving that far from him. I know their is a reason for all of this and I know God knows what he is doing! I am just trusting him to do whatever his will is.
Thank you again for all you have done.

[katlnhats]

Hi June,
I bet it did Michael a world of good to be away and with you all during the Thanksgiving holiday. And I hope he knows that even if he'd been at the hospital 24/7, his Dads BP would have bottomed out anyways. I sure hope things get better for you all. They had been going great, hopefully this is just a little setback and things will right themselves, as Lawrence has already been through a lot and seems to surely have a strong will to live.
God Bless.........

Kat

[june72]

Well I got another update and its really not good!
Lawrence is septic.....infection all thru his body. His kidneys are not working. He is 100% on everything again! Body temp really low! The side effect to the anitbotics will mean dyalis for the rest of his life! Gosh talking about a miracle.....Lawrence sure needs one. He has fought a long hard battle and I am sure his body is so tired. Dec 8 will make 6 months of fighting. He has sure been strong. The dr said if he does pull thru that he will be in constant pain. Shewwwwwww I don't know how to pray anymore for him. I just want God's will to be done. If it is time for him to go home then I pray for a peaceful passing and if it is not then I pray for a mighty speedy miracle! Either way Michael does not understand any of this. Mandy is trying to get him to understand it but he just can't comprehend it. Pray for him! Pray for all of us! We sure need it
I will update soon as I hear more.

[misothere]

June - do you realize that Lawrence & John's situations are so close with thier medical ups & downs & also with my & your emotions that go along with it!

John's kidneys were totally gone & is supposed to be on dialyis for life too. John's also been in medically induced coma (more than Adavan - John's on a stronger drug than Morphine) & on total life support & had infection that I think they called septic & so much more going on (like parts of liver not functioning).

Yet with the prayers of many good people like yourself & you saying you "stood in" for John at church (not sure what that really means) - every person's actions has helped John fight.

We BOTH know it really is up to Lawrence & John to keep on fighting as they both have! I have already said to John that he's put up a good fight & if he wants to "go" - then we'll take care of his fiance & his daughter who our dad is guardian over. John "so far" seems to be fighting & choosing to stay!

The night before my mom passed, I told her that I wish I could take away her pain & let her know that I'd take care of dad & Sylvie (age 11 & they were guardian's of her since 17 months). I guessed that helped her to "move on" peacefully 'cuz she passed literally within hours after that - I know because I was living there during her hospice care.
Guess each person has an appt. with God that nobody can go to with them & that person will know when that time is & it's probably for the best.

[june72]

Yea, I sure noticed that! Gosh somedays my emotions don't know which way to go. Its awful!

Wow God sure has performed miracles for both of them and I know that he is going to continue. Some days are just so hard and seems like my faith gets knocked in the head.

Prayers do change things very much. Standing in for John, means that our whole church gathered around me and annointed me with oil as if it was John standing there. I was the one standing in his spot, but he was the one they were praying for. I still give in for him at prayer request time too. I think of John often.

Yea I agree, it is up to how much fight they have in them and if they want to stay or not. I know God has the final say in it, but they have a say in how much they want to fight.

I did my mommy the same way. Only it was my step dad I told her we would take care of. (my dad died when I was 1/2) Either way I told her not to worry about us kids to put us in God's hands and I promised her that I would meet her in Heaven someday..........and that is one promise I intend to keep! I took care of mom till the end, every day I was there with my baby at my feet. Somedays he would be coughing and crying so hard, but she needed me to put her on the potty and I couldn't let her go to get him. You talking about emotional. WOW it was a heck of a ride, and one that I would not change.

She was holding my hand when she took her last breath! I'll never forget that day!

Yes, death is a appt that we all have to make. No person can go with them, but I believe that God sends them a death angel to be with them.

Thanks so much for all you do, you are a inspiration to me! I appreciate you keeping us updated!I will keep praying for John! and the rest of youns.

[katlnhats]

Wow, the two of you... it's true, as I've read these to Mark, the updates and things and he several times got totally confused as to which one of you I was reading about!
June... I was told the SAME thing, or Mark was, when I was on life support, that my kidneys and liver wouldn't be ok from the antibiotic, IF I pulled through - but without it, there was no chance. They had Mark make the choice whether to even give it to me or not. He said TRY.
The antibiotic and I'm almost wondering if it's the same one was anthrotericin, and my kidneys and liver are ok. No damage. Don't believe everything the Dr's say, as mine were REALLY surprised that I made it at all, nevermind with no kidney/liver damage.

My prayers are still with Lawrence, and John that they both pull through this, both are true fighters or they wouldn't still be here. God may yet have a plan for them here. God Bless the both of you, you're really going through so much...

Marilyn

[misothere]

Thanx Kat & June who have all been there to listen to all the ups & downs (which means so much to me anyway)!

I'm thankful for my "unseen" family & my prayers are with you all as yours are for John & Lawrence!

[june72]

He's gone! Lawrence passed away at 5:10am this morning. He had a heart attack. Me and my sister left soon as we got the news to be with Micael and my other sisters. Has been a long, long day!
Please continue to pray for Michael!

[tlspiegel -Closed]

June, I am so sorry. I have been following this thread and all you posts.

[misothere]

I'm so-o-o sorry to hear about Lawrence passing this morning. I do hope he went in peace to be with our almight lord & that Michael "will be able to understand".

I can't hug ya' thru' this screen like I would if you were face to face with me, so please feel free to PM me anytime - about anything!!

You've been such a help to me & I NEED to give some help back where it's needed, ya' know!

[june72]

Thanks Toby

Lisa, you have been a great help already! Prayers and friendship is most important. I have found a lot of that from this board and all the wonderful people on here. Please keep us updated with John, it is a great uplifting to me to hear his updates. You will not hurt me by updating.

Thanks to all of you for all the prayers and hugs and the kind words you have givin me thruout all of this.

[june72]

Lawrence funeral was today. They had to do a closed casket (long story) Was a hard day and I am so thankful that its over

[lookin4delz]

So sorry about Lawrence. I was just reading the updates so I missed this. Said a prayer for you and your family...

[misothere]

June I PM'd you, but I did wanna' ask how Michael was taking all this ...........

When I light my candle(s) - you & your family (especially Michael) are in my thoughts & prayers too!

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