Need prayers, warm thoughts
 

and any other way one talks to their Higher Power. I would very much appreciate it.

My other brother, about 5 or 6 years older than me had a stroke several days ago. He has already had at least 1 stroke and heart attack, He hasn't been well for a long time but this stroke is worse and I fear he may not come back home this time.

He is doing so much like Ben, my oldest brother that died this time last year. I know we will all go when God intends us to, but of course we don't want them to go.

The last few days he has been in and out of being lucid, or just "totally out of it". I would very much appreciate it if you all would remember him.

It is hard, there has been 4 or 5 very close relatives that has died since about this time since last year. It is heart breaking to say the least. Please remember him as well as the family. We aree his wif's family, she has no body left. Than you for you kindness.
thank you, Jo

oh i am so sorry yes of course i will pray for him and your family :(

(((Jo)))
oh my dear friend! that you should have to go through this again:(

yes Jo I will be praying for him and for you and all the family, and also for his wife. I cant begin to imagine how hard this must be on you.

with much love
Cheri

{{{hugs}}}}...:( :(

((((((((((((((((hugs, and warm, fuzzy thoughts))))))))))))))))))))))))
and many prayers.
Carlolyn

Hi Jo, sorry to hear the news and of course I will add him to our prayer list...Sue

I'm sorry, Jo...that this terrible thing has happened to your family...
I'll say a heart-felt prayer for you all tonight, I promise...

hugs and prayers sweety.

as always..i have the pot of hazelnut coffee brewing.

I'm so sorry you are all having to go thru this. I'm keeping you in my heart and of course in my prayers. (((Jo)))

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

((Julia))

The wound of losing Ben is still fresh in my mind - can't imagine it would be any different for you. It may be a selfish desire, but I REALLY don't want to see you go through this again and suffer another loss.

I'll keep your brother in my prayers.

(((Jo)))

I just wanted to give you a goodnight hug and let you know we love you, and are thinking about your family and especially your brother and his wife.

tears of happiness for my friends
 

thasank you Chemar, the goodnight hug smust of worked, I slept better last night:)
I can't tell you all how much this means to me. You are my safty net, keeping my self from despire. I love you all and I do fel the prayers. thank you ever so much.

Not a lot of change, did get the bleed stopped, but had to take him off the cumidun ((sp)) to do this. now the heart thing could get at out whack anytime. I know I'm not the only one with their pain and sorrows, but I do love you for remembering Jerry and all of us.

Kathy, it doesn't feel even possible this time last year we were losing Ben. now Jerry is going the same route. No, it is unbearable for me at times. I guess Im selfish, but no so soon, please not so soon;

You are have been good to me and I love you for it.

Curious dear, that cup of HN coffee sounds like manna from heaven right now. you are a joy to have around;) aaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwww just perfect. thank you

Love you all, Jo

Thank you all, Jo

(((Julia)))

thanks for the update, and just remember that the hugs and prayers and good thoughts will be right here whenever you need them......we keep the light on for you and the coffee warm too.

we luv ya Jo

Thank you Chemar. I am just a cry baby tonight. I came back in to try to get this off my mind, but try as I may I can not stop thinking on my brother all day and it looks like night.

Your prayyers and messages of care and love mean so much to me. I do want to help others also. Take care my friends, please take care.

all my love, Jo

Thinking of you Jo.

(((Jo)))

Jo....
 

I too am sending up prayers for you, your bro, his wife and all who love him.
How utterly sad this must be to suffer such losses and see our loved ones suffer.
Just keep in mind....this is just for a short time here on earth....getting us prepared for a better day...for eternal life where we will never suffer pain, never have a tear run down our cheeks ever again.
We will live in joy beyond what we can comprehend....this will be forever, and ever, and ever!
Until then....we must endure, but its only for a little while.
Blessings to you, cheryl

Sending positive and calming vibes your way Jo. I hope you get some good news soon...Sue

Hi Jo

if you check in here tonight...just wanted to give you a (((big hug)))
Hoping maybe there may be some improvement in your brother's condition.

more (((hugs))) and a prayer for you to have a good night's sleep

:)

Been thinking of you...:)

not sure
 

if this is good news, but they did move him to the Stroke rehab hospital , it is actually a part of the whole hospital system. They have heart patients in a large group, stroke sand seperate cancer bilding.

My daughter Beth is a pysical therapist and she is on the rehab inpatient floor. She had many misgivings about being on his team. She wasn't and that was a relief. Its hard enough just knowing he is there. she has a tender heart and she was about worried sick, if something happened such as throwing a clot, she would have gone to pieces. Of course she is still close by. They did take him off the blood thinner, that could affect his heart. Pleas say a prayer that we all will use our faith more instead od borrowing troubles. I love you all and do appreciate your prayers already.

my love to all, Jo

think I';ll borrow a hug or 2 tonight Chemar
someone else may need a few, but thanks

(((((JO)))))))
got lots more of those anytime you need one

I am glad Beth is closeby, but I sure can see why it would have been way too emotionally stressful for her to have been on Jerry's team. It is also good that he is in a unit specialised to care for him

It must be very hard for all of you Julia. You are always so caring about everyone else...so dont forget to look after you too

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more (((hugs))) jojo

Julia dear

Let us know how things are going when you get a chance

(((Jo)))

Jo?
Please check in when you are able and let us know how you are, and how things are going with your brother
My prayers remain lifted for you and your family
(((Julia)))

((Julia))

Thinking of you and your brother this morning, and hoping he's shown some improvement.

It's good he's at a hospital where your daughter works, even if she's not on his team. In general, employees take their jobs more seriously when they know the patient is a relative of a co-worker/friend.

I know exactly what you mean. I have been reading through this thread and just want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Judy:)

Jo-please know that I'm holding your brother in my thoughts and prayers, and your family also.
Please keep us posted......................

DaisyMae

Thank you all for your prayers and for your
 

love. the hugs are nice too:) I love all of you very much. Things are stable at present. I'm thankful for that.

I came from a large family, 3 boys and 4 girls. It seems we have had so much sadness in such a short time. Ben dying, Jerry on shakey ground, Sugg having breat cancer. Then I think about all others that have so much worse things happen, I feel ashamed I'm not out helping others.

You, my family here, so many needs. I do love you for all the prayers and the hugs. they keep me going. I pray to be a help to others.

all my love, Jo

(((Jo)))
you sure are a help to others Jo.......more than you maybe even fully realise!:) Your welcome mat is well worn and has helped many a person find their way in to care and comfort

I am relieved to hear that your brother has stabilised and continue to pray for a recovery. I hope his wife is managing ok thru this time of stress...I am so glad she has your family!

Look after you too please

luv ya Jo
Cheri

Jo-
I continue to hold your brother and you and your family in my daily thoughts and prayers.
It's good news to hear that your brother is stabilized, my prayers go out to him for continued recovery.

DaisyMae

i will keep praying to jojo

Hi Jo

just checking to see how your brother is doing?

sure hope there has been much healing and improvement in his condition!

also sending my good thoughts and lifting continued prayers for you and the rest of your family

(((Julia)))

thank you
 

They sent brother home, he was not getting much help, most his wife can help with at home. They have 2 adult sons, they will be helping with the lifting snd such. Not able to get around,can't talk, just a little but hard to understand. It's heart breaking. He already had damage from prior stroke and also the heart damage. I don't see how he has lived this long, but God works on his time table. I wish I could say he was improving and doing great, but the prognosis is not good. They had taken him off the blood thinner to stop the bleeding. I fear this is not going to help other problems.

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all the prayers. I love you guys here in SSS. Your prayers are felt and helped me get thru the days. thank you again for the love and kidness you have sent my way. I love you all dearly ((((group hug)))) Julia

i am glad he is home Jo, but sorry the prognosis isnt better. this must be so hard on his wife:( i just pray that however long he has, it will be painfree and peaceful and that he will know how loved he is by all of you. i do believe in miracles and so i will continue tp hope and pray that things will really improve for him

group hug from us to you too dear Jo http://bestsmileys.com/hugging/6.gif

Jo

havent heard from you in a while..........just checking in to see how you are doing, as well as your brother and rest of the family

((((Julia))))

Ohhhh Cheri, how do you know I need prayers? I just come over here to ask for prayers and my post asking for prayers earlier was on the top.

Please say a prayer for one of my sons and his little family.

I am so afraid for my son right now. He is not in a good state of mind. Please pray for him.

Guess I need a prayer for me so I can turn off the water works, I need to be strong for him and also the children. I love you all, and thank you so very much for all the prayers you have already sent my way. Jo

((((Jo)))))

I had you so on my mind last weds/thurs that I came to bump up this thread yesterday morning, so there was definitely a spiritual tug telling me that you needed prayer my friend!

I will be praying for your son and his family Jo.......whatever it is...it is not beyond God's reach.
I pray too that he will comfort you Julia, and help you to be able to be wise and strong at this time

email me if you need to talk Jo
with much love
Cheri

I'm adding my prayers to the others Jo...please know how much we care.