I pray with my entire being that my family grows much stronger with their personal/spiritual journey with Our Heavenly Father. Three years ago, my daddy went to be with The Lord, (he was the earthly glue of our Family), since then, we've crumbled. No one seems to know how to speak to one another without shouting, judgment towards how my mother has been since Dec 16th 2013....My parents were together for 55 years, my Mothers one and only love, my siblings expect/pressure her to just jump up and resume things as if the loss should not have affected her the way it has. She and myself, were my dads caregiver throughout a prolonged, horrific suffering he went through, we saw it everyday, He remained valiant, faithful, more concerned for his family than his suffering and dying. What an excellent example the Lord has set for us through my dad. He would fall almost daily, he would immediately(sp) ask for my help to get him up before my mom would see. He was always putting others first. Throughout this, I was suffering with kidney issues, multiple tubes in kidney (wouldn't drain), now have a bag for urine (again) and lost my kidney and the incision ruptured and didn't heal not even close to fair. More pain now than ever before (51 surgeries total during my life), I have FAITH, that God will heal me and get me off of pain meds, they scare me. Sorry such a long request/history.....My relationship with Jesus is stronger than ever, not only do I have faith, I KNOW he walked this Earth and is with us always, I pray my family, and basically everyone renews the Faith, increases their Faith and finds peace and joy from Jesus. Thank you everyone, Love to you all, Merry Christmas!

Our Lord and Savior called my father home and ever since then my family, primarily, my mother has retreated to her room (almost 3 yrs now), she use to teach Bible study, they were married 54 plus, in addition, my father was definitely the level headed one of the bunch "the glue" if you will and no one seems to be able to find their footing, a lot of disagreements, especially on how to take care of my mom. I truly believe our Heavenly Father will pull her out of the darkness through time and prayer, however, our family would highly appreciate all the prayers from all the wonderful Christians the good Lord will enable me to reach through this forum. Thank you so much for takig time out of your life to help us. With utmost sincerity and love, Susan Not to sound selfish, I've had 51 surgeries due to a birth defect and just recently lost my right kidney, I pray for strength, patience and guidance daily and of course spend time with our Lord, especially every morning to "reset" my mind how I feel he wishes for me to be. It's a struggle not being bitter throughout the pain, finances, loniless etc...However, I do count my blesssing knowing that God has guided me through MANY storms and brought me out into the sunshine of his presence, if anyone reading this has the time, again, sure would appreciate some prayers......(sometimes I get grumpy too quick and I don't like that about me and I'm working, praying on that as well. Thank all of you kindly (again).....Have a Blessed, safe, healthy happy day. All my love, Susan

I politely BEG for anyone reading this to pray for my mom. She has been on a downward spiral (depression) for years, however since my dad passed, after years of suffering (in front of us) my mom seems to be locked in that moment. I can't get her to go to grievance counseling, I have church members come visit, she won't come to the door. They were married 55 yrs and she states she simply doesn't want to be here without him. It is as if I lost both parents that day. Any advice would be highly appreciated and of course prayers beyond more than welcome. I have to play tug of war with her blanket to get her out of the bed, take her meds on time, eat, shower, etc ... and I'm on disability and I need all the help I can get. I promised my dad on his death bed that I would always take care of her and not let others throw her in a home and throw away the key. Thanks so much to everyone who took the time to read this. God Bless you all, and Happy Valentines Day