The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 2

[Tammi67]

I heard from the doctor this a.m. My mother is in the ICU and on oxygen and has responded to some stimuli overnight. She cannot be intubated due to her COPD. they have called in a pulmonary specialist to see if there is further deterioration there and also her cardiologist is running an ECG today to determine the state of her congestive heart failure. Her physician told us not to come running from Allentown, Boston and Virginia... but it is so hard to wait and not know.

Their prognosis is not good. If she revives from this "bout" they will send her back to the nursing home with a move to hospice in the future. And they are telling us that we may only have her with us for 6 months or so.

Please keep praying and thinking of us... Your thoughts mean more than I can say.

I'm so sorry, Elin. I'll keep praying for a good turnaround for her. Hopefully she will remain comfortable. That is the most you can ask for during the final months. Keep us posted please.

 

[UP Disney]

My sister in PA just called to tell me that our Mom was taken to the hospital late tonight. She is completely unresponsive but the last report was that her vital signs are OK. Not sure what the heck that means. She is 85 years old and not in the best of health. We had to move her from Assisted Care to a nursing home in August and she has not been doing well lately.

I have not seen my Mom since the fall and was planning to go up next weekend. So I am feeling badly now. It is so very hard to live 6 hours away from those you love and have your own family and life that has to be maintained. Anyway... please keep us in your thoughts. Thanks, friends.

 

[Tammi67]

I could use some prayers and pixie dust for my sister-in-law today as well. She found out in August (when she was pregnant with baby #5) that she had a brain tumor. She had a beautiful baby boy in December, and today is the day for the brain surgery. I am 6-7 hours away from them. I have three busy kids here, and I know that I couldn't really do anything there, but it is hard to feel so far away and helpless.

Beth

Here's some prayers and from me. We all have plenty to go around. I'm just sorry that we need so much lately.

 

[Tammi67]

Ok, where is that frame from? Did I miss TravelinGal? I'm confused

She started another thread on this board asking for ideas.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1005287

 

[karebear1]

It doesn't get much more off topic than this...

Anyone active in church? I am Lutheran...I just got back from a congregational meeting....we had to vote on whether or not to remove the Pastor from our church, effective immediately. As much as I feel like it was a necessity...I can't help but feel guilty. It amazes me, I have never experienced the amount of poltics in the work place that I deal with at the church level.

Ok..I'm done. My head is just spinning. Sorry for the rant

Kristine

It is sometimes a very hard thing to face isn't it? I've actually been thinking about this a lot lately. I've come to the conclusion that the message is good, but the people delivering the message are human. And being human, we're gonna find all kinds of degrees of dedication and conversion. I'm sure that you made a decision based on your knowledge of the situation, and that you did with soberness of thought, considering all things. So be at ease my friend.

Now... the politics of the situation-..... that's something that drives me ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!!! You'd think we would be able to find an absence of this in our churches, but I suspect that will never be.

Hope you're feeling better!

 

[karebear1]

I could use some prayers and pixie dust for my sister-in-law today as well. She found out in August (when she was pregnant with baby #5) that she had a brain tumor. She had a beautiful baby boy in December, and today is the day for the brain surgery. I am 6-7 hours away from them. I have three busy kids here, and I know that I couldn't really do anything there, but it is hard to feel so far away and helpless.

Beth

Beth- Your SIL is in my prayers and thoughts as well today! Please let us know how everything turns out for her.

 

[KristineN]

I'm a Lutheran, too. That must have been a horrible congregational meeting. We just voted in a new pastor after not having one for almost a year. I still feel guilty that I voted against her (and even worse because I still think I was right). We don't have a lot of choice in Lutheran churches around here, though, and my daughter is in the middle of confirmation classes, so we'll stick through it.

Beth

Beth,

Yes, there are not a lot of choices for Pastors. The whole Call process can be so frustrating...I just hope things work out as they are meant to be.

 

[KristineN]

I am very sorry for you loss, and I'm also sorry to hear that your church treated you like that. It was always my belief that Lutherans believed that baptism wasn't a requirement for salvation, especially in cases like yours. A church that isn't supportive during times like those certainly isn't the right place for you, and I'm glad that you have found a church that you love.

Beth

Mac,

I am sorry for your loss as well. I agree with Beth, in our church baptism in this circumstance is also not a requirement...God being a merciful and loving God would certainly be holding your baby in his arms. With that being said, so often having the right Pastor can make such a huge difference in a congregation. I am glad that you have found a good place for your family.

 

[KristineN]

I heard from the doctor this a.m. My mother is in the ICU and on oxygen and has responded to some stimuli overnight. She cannot be intubated due to her COPD. they have called in a pulmonary specialist to see if there is further deterioration there and also her cardiologist is running an ECG today to determine the state of her congestive heart failure. Her physician told us not to come running from Allentown, Boston and Virginia... but it is so hard to wait and not know.

Their prognosis is not good. If she revives from this "bout" they will send her back to the nursing home with a move to hospice in the future. And they are telling us that we may only have her with us for 6 months or so.

Please keep praying and thinking of us... Your thoughts mean more than I can say.

Elin,

You are in my thoughts & prayers...

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

My sister in PA just called to tell me that our Mom was taken to the hospital late tonight. She is completely unresponsive but the last report was that her vital signs are OK. Not sure what the heck that means. She is 85 years old and not in the best of health. We had to move her from Assisted Care to a nursing home in August and she has not been doing well lately.

I have not seen my Mom since the fall and was planning to go up next weekend. So I am feeling badly now. It is so very hard to live 6 hours away from those you love and have your own family and life that has to be maintained. Anyway... please keep us in your thoughts. Thanks, friends.

Pixie dust for you!!

 

[bethbuchall]

Beth,

Yes, there are not a lot of choices for Pastors. The whole Call process can be so frustrating...I just hope things work out as they are meant to be.

You are certainly right about that, and our church is small and under a lot of financial strain right now. I really shouldn't be so harsh about the pastor. Maybe she just needs to mature a bit. I'm not sure if my last post sounded like it, but we are being supportive.

Beth

 

[bethbuchall]

Thanks to all for the thoughts, prayers, and pixie dust. I haven't heard anything yet...I'll let you know when I do.

Beth

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Use to be a lutheran, joined to take communion with wife. Pulled her away and into a church that wasn't dead though. They weren't very supportive when we lost our son and couldn't give us any answers on his salvation.

The joy of having a stillborn child that couldn't get baptized. We know where he is and that Mya has her own personal Big Brother Angel.

We now go to a Non-Denominational and love it.

{{{Mac, Mrs. Mac, & Mya}}}

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

I could use some prayers and pixie dust for my sister-in-law today as well. She found out in August (when she was pregnant with baby #5) that she had a brain tumor. She had a beautiful baby boy in December, and today is the day for the brain surgery. I am 6-7 hours away from them. I have three busy kids here, and I know that I couldn't really do anything there, but it is hard to feel so far away and helpless.

Beth

{{{Beth, SIL & family}}}

 

[Tammi67]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY​

LYNN​

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[MinnieMouseMom]

Happy, Happy Birthday, Lynn!!!

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Ok.... off to the dentist (big surprise, huh?) for this stupid extraction. I don't know what my deal is, but I'd rather have a root canal. I had teeth pulled for braces and the sounds you hear, and the things you feel (while not really PAIN, but still) just send chills up and down my spine. And then it seems that no matter HOW closely I follow the rules (no straws, etc) I get dry socket. And that just plain stinks.

Sorry to have been such a complainer lately!!!! Ugh.... I'm just getting sort of worn out, I suppose.

Thanks for all your support! Hopefully you all will be around this weekend if I'm stuck at home and need somewhere to spend my time!

Have a fabulous day, and enjoy the beautiful weather if it's nice there, too!

{{{Jennifer}}} Good luck!

 

[babytrees]

My sister in PA just called to tell me that our Mom was taken to the hospital late tonight. She is completely unresponsive but the last report was that her vital signs are OK. Not sure what the heck that means. She is 85 years old and not in the best of health. We had to move her from Assisted Care to a nursing home in August and she has not been doing well lately.

I have not seen my Mom since the fall and was planning to go up next weekend. So I am feeling badly now. It is so very hard to live 6 hours away from those you love and have your own family and life that has to be maintained. Anyway... please keep us in your thoughts. Thanks, friends.

Prayers and PD coming your way.

 

[babytrees]

I could use some prayers and pixie dust for my sister-in-law today as well. She found out in August (when she was pregnant with baby #5) that she had a brain tumor. She had a beautiful baby boy in December, and today is the day for the brain surgery. I am 6-7 hours away from them. I have three busy kids here, and I know that I couldn't really do anything there, but it is hard to feel so far away and helpless.

Beth

Prayers for your family and the medical team who is handling your sister's case.

 

[babytrees]

Happy Birthday Lynn!!