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Prayer Request for Ladybug & Family

Ladybug has flown out once again to be with her dad who is very ill. He is doing better tonight in the hospital but today was frightening for Lbug and her dad and her sister and brothers.He was running a high fever and very weak. They are now waiting on test results. LBug is sleeping once again in the hosp. tonite. All you prayer warriors out there...please remember Bug and her Dad and all her family. May this draw them all closer ...and that they recognize God in their midst.
She has just been through ENOUGH. She just has been runnning to hospitals...and we all known how draining that can be.
Thanks
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250084 tn?1303307435
PLEASE, PLEASE. PLEASE get your pap test! ALL of you! I also had pre-cervical cancer, but was cut out, caught in time. She kept putting hers off, had moved 40 miles away so for a few years we just called each other here and there, than finally went in with problems. Radical hysterectomy, chemo. Within 1 year.....went to her brain, than spine, than she passed. At ONLY 40. Just NO reason for this anymore. Cervical cancer IS a very fast growing cancer, MUST be caught early.
So please ladies, if it's been awhile, especially at most of our ages, get one.......in memory of Melissa :}

Note: I than nagged and dragged a co worker to get one (after 12 yrs. none!) She had it! Caught it in time, Had she waited .....
Okay girls, done nagging.......go out and spread 'em!

                                                                                     LL
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146021 tn?1237204887
OK That does it, I'm going to find a gyn for sure, this week! Sometimes it takes hearing a story like that to remind us we're not invincible....
You are awesome yourself, I loved reading how good the work place was to you! Wish there were more work environments that had a group of people, rampant with estrogen, that cared for each other so well. Sounds like you reap what you sow...
Hugs,
Bug
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250084 tn?1303307435

"My father has had  a long and healthy life...it's hard to let go but it's the natural order of things.
Pray for those who have not yet lived life to the fullest, and have to struggle with the effects of hep c.
My prayers are for you, my thoughts are with you."
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How eloquently said. How great that you can see this, in this way, during your own struggles with an ailing parent.

     Everyone’s stories bring me back to saying good bye to my closet friend of 20 years, a year ago Nov. 1st. Only 40 years old. (GET your paps ladies...PLEASE!) Such a void in my life. We ‘took for granted’ we had years of time as friends…..never imagining what came. Being there with/for her, was the most I could give her, yet it never felt like ‘enough’.
    We 'had time' , mths. with her, but we all knew and I was the 1st the Dr. told "3-7 mths". I was 'appointed' to go out of the room with the Dr. for the 'real' news, as in the situation, ( the hospital sent us straight from her release after brain surgery to a radiologist to ’get the news’!!!) we needed to tell her, not a radiologist she just met to 'prolong' her life a few mths. I was in SHOCK, did not expect that and could not go back into the room,  I fell apart :{…..’appointed’ the wrong person :{
     I went to every app., every treatment, everything with her, as did her mom and husband. It was tremendously hard to watch her health go so fast, but mostly her incredible, huge IQ, yet still so innocent and child like mind go. At that age, not that ANY is easy, it is so much loss, so young. Her last words to me were " I want to go now", even in delirium, she knew.
  After her, my sisters ongoing fight and a friends 2 yr.old that lost his battle 5 years ago,
  I so much appreciate your words " Pray for those who have not yet lived life to the fullest".

  You are a class act my dear, I hope you are holding up and prayers still with you.

                                                                                                               LL
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146021 tn?1237204887
Merrybe: that was very eloquently stated. With my mother-in-law, last month, I'm glad we had time to be with her, make an extra effort to care for her and she didn't suffer long. My biggest fear is that my Dad will suffer, or be scared...

Child: I hear you too! It's just so hard....and we don't even get to choose how it will play out. No choice in how the end comes for anyone, I know, but I still have a hard time accepting that. I don't mind suffering if it means I have time to say I love you, I'm sorry, didn't mean those mean things I said....:)

Tallahassee:
You're a sweetie. I was reading your discussion with HR...you are one smart lady. Thanks for the kind thoughts.

Domusic: Haven't heard from you in quite a while. Do you ever hear anyhting from Chcnme? Could you print the url to Amazing Grace that you were playing along with? I was really.....amazing!

Hugs to all,
Bug
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170654 tn?1330079129
My prayers do also go out to ya. May God Look down on you and your family and bring you comfort and healing in the way only God can.

DoMusic
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Oh, Ladybug, I missed this thread...
You are in my thoughts and prayers....
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233616 tn?1312787196
it's the hardest thing to face, next to your own child death, isn't it.
but all the exaustion aside, there's just something more wonderful and full circle about getting to be at a bedside, and express what's in our hearts, even if words themselves aren't used, the love gets communicated.
I did not get to have this goodbye time with either my mom or dad, things were abrupt and left us feeling helpless....and still missing to this day the goodbyes we should have said.

we don't like seeing loved ones suffer, but there's something very beautiful in being there for them that cannot be underestimated in spite of what a struggle it is to be strong. when all is said and done, you'll be glad you went to see him, whether now is his time or not. I got to do that with my aunt, and wouldn't trade it for anything.
Our prayers are with you.
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146021 tn?1237204887
LOL...yes I would rather fly too! Guilt does pop up a lotin my vocabulary, thanks for pointing that out...Not 1/2 Irish, it's Scottish Irish Welsh blend on the mother's side. Dad, south of the border you know.
I think it's the Catholic mentality, or maybe it's just me, let me lay on your couch and we  can discuss it....
Hugs,
Bugged
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212705 tn?1221620650
I want to fly.
If it were me...cancer or heart attack...heart attack for me...sharp and quick.
I too was grateful that my dad had time to prepare..it was a gift. He was incredibly strong.
I would not want my mother to have to suffer for Any length of time.
Luckily enough I don't have to choose between smart and pretty...just blessed I guess.... :} j/k

Tell me Ms. Bug, where does this guilt come from...hum? 1/2 Irish..maybe something to do with it...ahh...Catholic...definately a contributing factor. Put them both together...and it explains everything. (lol) Now lay down on the couch and let's discuss this. yadayadayda. OK Let It Go! You Are Worthy! You too, have had a terrible loss. Enjoy the fact that your treatment was successful....we are all happy for you.

Lastly, Thank you for your support and the many kindnesss you have bestowed upon me, for real.
Hugs atcha
Y
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146021 tn?1237204887
I feel grateful for all the support, but guilty because so many have gone through this already. (like Ladywhy with her dad, or Child with her Mom and brother)
This is really stupid but I use to wonder if it's harder to lose a parent suddenly, (like my mom) or slowly, like my Dad. Has anyone played "would you rather?" Would you rather be pretty or smart? Be invisible or fly? Lose a parent slowly or suddenly?
Silly thing to debate...but I feel blessed to have time with my Dad and prepare for the inevitable.
And twice blessed to have a community who knows all about grief and sadness and suffering...yet still gives me support!
Love and hugs,
Bug
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I'm sorry you're going through this major stressful life event right now.  I've been to the hospital several times over the past few years with my folks and I know how it makes you feel....  I'll pray for you....you've been so sweet and supportive to me and I've appreciated it so much!  Blessings to you and your family.

Susan
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I just found this post- I'm sorry I'm so late, but I just wanted to let you know that you and your Dad are in my prayers. Strength and best wishes to you...
Hugs,
Dee
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146021 tn?1237204887
Thank you so much. I know that you all are always here to support, and so many have traveled this road already.
With the constant battles being fought here by those who are sick, alone, going though tx, waiting for tx, or waiting to tx again, I am so thankful to those who have taken the time to respond, and or pray for my family. It means so much to me and I hope thank you is enough...
My father has had  a long and healthy life...it's hard to let go but it's the natural order of things.
Pray for those who have not yet lived life to the fullest, and have to struggle with the effects of hep c.
My prayers are for you, my thoughts are with you.
Love and hugs,
Bug
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215858 tn?1420171556
I'm sending you postive thoughts and hopes for your dad's recovery.  And thanks to Ladywhy for letting us know.
V.
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Sorry to hear this.  You were a friend to me when I really needed one.  Please know that I am thinking of you.

FlGal
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Hey Lady....thanks so much for posting!  Poor Bug!  I pray she gets some rest and her dad gets better!
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163305 tn?1333668571
Dear friend,
You are in my hearrt and thoughts: your kindness and humor have helped so many.
I only wish I were there to lend you my shoulder and give you bountiful hugs. Tons of Love,   OH
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16370 tn?1224507464
I pray God gives you the extra strength you need during these hard times you and your family are facing. I'll always admire you for your humor, kindness to others, and attentivness.
Bless you and those you love....
Rose
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Please give my regards to LadyBug. I will keep her and her family in my thoughts.  She was one of the kindest, level headed persons on here when I arrived... the Deputy, so it doesn't surprise me at all that she is right there by her father where needed.   My wish is that she and the family will have the strength it takes to deal .. whatever the outcome.
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250084 tn?1303307435
  So sorry , Ladybug, so much going on with this also
                      Prayers for your dad, family and you..... the strength to keep going.

                                                                                     LL
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12773 tn?1328913186
I pray for your father and send prayers to you and your family.  I know what you're going thru.  Its hard to deal with a family member in the hospital.  The traveling , the worrying and hoping takes so much out of a person.  My mom passed 5 years ago, and its still fresh in my mind.  Seems like it was just a few months ago sometimes,   except when I think about the things that have happened since she left us,  and all the things she missed. I pray for your inner strength, to get you thru this, you have already been thru enough this year.

Dana
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276730 tn?1327962946
Im am praying as hard as I can for you. Please take care of yourself.
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Avatar universal
Please tell bug we are all praying for her father and for her strength.
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Foresee - yes we are all at that age where we have to face this and its sad. It brings to mind a song that someone shared with me that makes me cry everytime I listen to it - the song says it all...
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Please let ladybug know I'm thinking of her - and her dad.  I've been there, done that, so I think I kinda know how she must be feeling.  My prayers are with them.
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