I feel ashamed for letting this slip my mind and ask forgiveness.<P>Alot of people here knows what's been going on with me, I know I've pestered you enough about it! But the reason I'm posting now is not for me.<P>I'm requesting prayer for my mother. I was speaking to her the other night. She had watched my kids so my W and I could go have dinner together. She is the sweetest person in the world and very supportive. Over the last few months I have seen my mother health decline. She fell down the stairs at church and has fallen at work (she's a hair-dresser) Her legs are swollen and she can hardly walk.<P>I did not realize she was in this bad of shape when she came over to watch the kids, I told her when she got there that we could postpone or find another sitter, she said no, that she would be fine. I love her to death!<P>Anyway as I was taking her home we started talking and I began asking about her health. She told me about the things that had happened. This saddened me a great deal, I told her about the church service a couple of weeks ago that she had left early to go to a seminar for hair dressers. During the service out Pastor stoppped and said that he felt that everyone sick or afflicted should come to the front and be annointed with oil and prayed for by the elders. My heart went out to my mother, I had a strong feeling for her, yet she did not come. I even went and looked for her. I found out she had left and wandered why the feeling had been so strong.<P>While telling her about this on the way to her house, she told me it was around that same time that she was having a hard time fighting thoughts of suicide! As I type this my hands are shaking. I think back over the last few months and can't help but wander if part of it was my fault, or most of it. I remember many times now her going to the alter at church and praying, many times I felt a need for her.<P>I know this is off-topic for this forum and I ask forgiveness for that, but I also know there are many strong and faithful people here, so I ask, beg, for prayer for this woman. This woman I call Mother. Thank you all.<P>------------------<BR>1Co:2:4: And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:<BR>1Co:2:5: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Paul,<P>I am sending one right now!!!!!<P>Roll Me Away

Roll Me Away: Thank you.<P>Is there no one else?<P>M't:26:40: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?<P>

Paul! Bless You!<P>THoughts and prayers for you! <P>M

I'll keep you both in my prayers Paul.

Prayers already said!<BR>Sending prayers and hugs<BR>{{{{{mom}}}}}<P>Taz

Just got back on. Mine are on their way for all of you. Take care of your Mom. Did she tell you the reasons for the suicidal ideations? Don't take this likely. I would be very concerned. Don't want to scare you.<P>Wishing us all the Best.<P>Medic

Paul, <P>You and your mom are in my prayers. <P>Also, you should post this in the prayer requests forum of MB too.<P>SHA

Hi Paul,<P>I think of you and your family often and wonder how you are. I think all our mothers deserve our prayers and you sound lucky enough to have one (like mine) who is a model of selflessness. I'm already praying for yours.<P>Meanwhile, try to address the things you can do to help her. Do you have a guess as to why she is suicidal. Is it chemical (does she have a history of depression, run in the family, etc.) or do you think it may be brought on by her age declining health or injuries?<P>If she hasn't sought help for her injuries or problems with her legs-get that for her. In fact, get her to her family doctor anyway. Go with her and be candid with the doc (fill in the gaps that moms like to leave out about their health) about what is happening with her. Tell the doc if she won't that she has been suicidal. Her physician can be a pivotal person in getting her back on track, feeing better and more interested in being alive; at least treatment wise.<P>Network with your church members and mom's friends. Make sure mom has enough food in her home and try to have at least one visitor a day (that she likes) drop in and visit with her.<P>If she's got guns-quietly remove them from her home. If she has stockpiles of medications-rid her home of those (women like to use pills for suicide attempts).<P>Share with your mom how much you love her and see her as a strong person and role model. Tell her how much you and her grandchildren would miss her if she just took her own life.<P>Paul, you don't make any mention of her husband so I'm assuming she doesn't have one. I KNOW your life is full and this doesn't help. Essentially what I recommend in addition to prayers is you taking the initative to look around and see what you can do to address some of her problems and get her interested in living again. I don't think older people threaten suicide often and I would take her speaking of it with you very seriously! She may be "feeling you out" so to speak for your approval of her idea.<P>Also, if her mood/attitude takes a sudden and unexplained turn for the better and maybe she starts giving away close, personal items to friends and family-Step in and accelerate your efforts to intervene! This is often what suicidal people will do after they have made a plan to take their own lives.<P>Again, you are often in my thoughts. My prayers are with you and your family-especially mom.<P>Todd

Paul,<BR> Lots of hugs and prayers for you and your mom. <P>I just know you've already done this,,but be sure you verbally tell your mom how much she means to you and exactly how important she is. Although she already knows, I'm sure, that you love her,,keep telling her. Her health problems are allowing her to get depressed and she needs to know that, healthy or not, she's a VERY important part of your life. <P>Also, perhaps a call to the Pastor would help. Explain to him, confidentially, about your mom's thoughts and health. A home visit from him is greatly needed. Expressing suicidial thoughts is a plea for help. Take it seriously. <P>I'm thinking of you Paul and wishing for the best!!

I feel better now that I have what I came for. The prayers of my friends.<P>Todd: My father is here, they love each other very much. And until last week he had no clue of the situation. He knew of the injuries but nothing else. He is a very strong and faithful man and gives all the support he can, when he knows you need it. Knowing being the key thing. I will do what I can because I can not lose someone so important to me this way.<P>Thanks again all.<P>------------------<BR>1Co:2:4: And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:<BR>1Co:2:5: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.