Update on a prayer request... See 1st post

[Sooze]

Hello Podcast friends. I usually don't post much around here, though I thoroughly enjoy reading everyone's ideas, stories, and more! (Much Much More!!)

I have a prayer request that I hope you can help me out with. This October, my parents will be celebrating their 40th Anniversary. My sister and I pulled together to take them to Disney - just my mom, dad, sister, me, and our kids. (No husbands!!) We have been beyond excited about it!

However....

My mother has been struggling the past 6 years with depression. She recently emerged from a two and a half year bout, where she remained in bed almost all day and attempted suicide a few times. It was horrible for our family, and left us all feeling helpless.

A year or so ago, she emerged - through medication and counseling and God's good will. We went ahead and planned this amazing anniversary vacation full of excitement that she would fully be able to enjoy it. We are now 100 days away from the trip, and my mom has taken a turn for the worse...

She is on a downward spiral and we are afraid she won't feel up to going on the trip. Not only does this pain me, it pains my mom, my dad, my sister, our children... everyone.

Please send prayers that the doctors caring for my mom can find the 'right' dose of meds and counseling, and that she finds the strength to make this trip with us. I can only imagine the depression that will follow if she has to cancel. Her name is Irene.

Thanks for reading/listening. I appreciate it with all my heart!

Sooze

Update!

While my mom still isn't out of the woods yet, she and my dad have decided to go with us!! I think finally confirming her decision has actually lifted a weight from her shoulders and she sounds better already. Please continue to pray that her flight there is smooth and hassle-free and that she is able to take in the memories that we are going to provide for her and my dad. I spent the past few days making shirts for us and packing and making lists of things to do before we leave on Saturday. Thanks so much for your prayers, Dis-friends!!

And, by the way... I will be doing a trip report for this one, so if you'd like to see how things turn out, stay tuned! (I'll put a link in here!)

 

[mdvlprof]

Sooze, it always so hard when a parent is going thru rough patch. Of course she has my prayers.

 

[LongLiveDisney]

She's in my prayers. I hope everything works out well.

 

[lilmrsellis]

Praying for her! God can handle it.

Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

 

[loveisinthedetails]

I will most certainly be praying for your mom. May God give her...and all of you..courage and grace and strength during this time. Please let us know of any updates that you have as her journey continues.

Many blessings,
Deni

 

[mermaidblue!]

What a thoughtful family you have to plan such a special trip. I'll be praying for your mom!

 

[Cherinva]

Will keep you and your family in my prayers.

 

[Sooze]

Thank you for your kind words, everyone. I truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

 

[gypsymama]

Sooze I will be praying for your mom and your family. My father committed suicide when I was 10 (now 33) I can understand what you are going through to an extent. I also have battled depression my whole life even as a child. I just couldn't break through to complete joy (if that makes sense) What a blessing you are to your mom to help her through these dark times in her life and yours. God is bigger and His Grace endures for all time! I pray you guys have the best time ever!

 

[EDuke98080]

Sending thoughts your way.

 

[safetymom]

I will keep you all in my prayers. I watched my mother struggle with depression. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

 

[Tinkershelly]

Depression is really an illness that affects the whole family. Stay strong, and I wish you all the best.

 

[tn4mickey]

Prayers coming your way! My step-mother spends most days in bed or on the couch, rarely leaves the house, has no life. Depression is hard on everyone, especially hard to see what otherwise very vital people are reduced to. Will keep you in our prayers.

 

[Rozz]

Praying for your mom and the rest of your family. I understand to some extent what you're going through. Hang in there! You all need each other!

 

[Sooze]

Sooze I will be praying for your mom and your family. My father committed suicide when I was 10 (now 33) I can understand what you are going through to an extent. I also have battled depression my whole life even as a child. I just couldn't break through to complete joy (if that makes sense) What a blessing you are to your mom to help her through these dark times in her life and yours. God is bigger and His Grace endures for all time! I pray you guys have the best time ever!

Thank you gypsymama. This makes total sense. My mom always talks about how she just wants 'herself' back. I think that is the 'complete joy' you speak of... just to get back to being yourself.

Thank you again!

 

[Sooze]

Thank you again, to all of you who have posted, or read, and/or offered up prayers for my family. Your words and well-wishes mean more than you can know!

 

[disneym2m]

Thoughts and prayers for your mom and your family.

Believe me, I understand how hard this is for everyone.

Lots of pixie dust to help as well.

 

[Sooze]

Thoughts and prayers for your mom and your family.

Believe me, I understand how hard this is for everyone.

Lots of pixie dust to help as well.

Thank you Melissa. I hadn't realized how many people around me are affected by this terrible illness in so many ways. I appreciate everyone's support!

(And I just looked at your DisUnplugged pictures... they are fantastic!)

 

[jacstangler]

I hope you mom gets better soon. The trip will be great for her. pixie dust is coming your way from my family. Irene if you read this we are praying for your recovery.

John

 

[camsdad]

Praying Sooze.