I won't go into detail but Orchid, my MB sis, needs our emotional support.
She has to go back today to her Island due to family emergency.
Send her email or post here for prayer & encouragement.
-rh-
orchid,
Whatever you are facing back home,,you have my support and prayers,,,and if there's anything I can physically do,,,email me....
{{{{orchid}}}}
{{{{orchid}}}}
Praying for ya, sis.
God Bless,
Orchid, hope you are ok, will say a prayer for ya!
L - thinking of you and yours.
WAT
orchid---my prayers are always with you---im praying for your family too
(((((((( Orchid ))))))))
I'm praying for you and yours too. Let us know that you're okay when you can.
Karen
Hugs for you and prayers for all!
My prayers are with you Orchid!
Thinking of you, Orchid....
Orchid...
Godspeed on your journey...where ever it may take you....
ARK
My thoughts.....my prayers.
My best hopes and wishes go with you to Hawaii, Orchid. Let us know how you are doing. (My D sends her greetings, too.)
L,
You are such an important part of who we are. Know that we are here, one hand holding another, linking together from the many parts of where we are - to Orchid.
Feel our strength. Know that we care.
Prayers are with you.
Hi Orchid,
Thinking of you - sending strength across the miles. Praying for you, and yours.
SS
Orchid -
Love you and will be thinking about you. Hope all is well.
orchid...
♥ peace ♥
oaktown...
Thinking of you and saying a prayer
LeAnne,
Whatever you're going through, I know God is watching over you and yours.
Prayers going up.
We love you.
Jo
Orchid - praying that whatever it is, God gives you strength and love. Thinking of you and sending prayers your way.
love,
LIR
Orchid -
Whatever it is, I am praying it works out.
Thanx for all the support and guidance you offer here.
If there's anything we can do please let us know.
continued strength and prayers to you and yours orchid, rely on God, put your worries at his feet and and let him carry you through.
Orchid,
May God richly bless you! Prayers for you and your family.
Orchid,
You sent all the love to others, GOD give you more love. We all love you and prayers for you and your family. Take care.
Orchid,
My prayers and well wishes are with you also.Take care.
O
Take care, we'll see you guys soon...
Dear RH and friends,
Thanks soooo much for all your care. My mom is in the hospital and now needs to have a triple bypass surgery. This is complicated because she is also a dialysis patient and advanced in years. Diabetes takes a huge toll on the body and she is quite frail. I see a similar pattern between my mom and grandmother. As the oldest daughter, I feel highly responsible. Let's add to the fact that my only sister has totally ignored my parents for over a dozen + years. Angry? You bet I am but right now it is all about my mom and her well being. So I am working with my parents, doctors, hospital, social/case workers and relatives (very helpful aunts, uncles and cousins), to make sure all the options for my mom's current and future care are properly explored. Hopefully this will give my dad the best support.
Along with the support of family and friends here, you all at MB have been of great encouragement. I am typing this on my cousin's computer, so I can't bawl all over her keyboard. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />
Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. H & son are here and lending there support to me also.
It c/b a while before I post back but I think of you all everyday. For those of you who are in a crisis of your own, I want to specially thank you for your posts and prayers. I want you all to know that your extra efforts are greatly appreciated.
Mahalo,
L.
Haven't been on GQII for a few days, and just saw this.
It's hard, Orchid, I know. What a treasure you are, and what a gift to your Mom, to have you beside her.
Hi Orchid. I'm glad you posted an update. I saw this yesterday and was worried. You know how I am <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> .
You and your family have our prayers and support. We're here if you need us for anything.
huggggsssssssssss
Orchid -
I first posted my story in Nov of '01 on the 'Other Topics' board. I was not used to asking for help, but had found Marriage Builders from a Yahoo search. You were the first to respond to my thread and offered support, kindness, and a perspective into my W's mind at the time.
You helped me a great deal when I needed it most. A simple 'thank you' does not begin to show how grateful I am...
My prayers are with you and your family, and...
Thank You!!!!
Gib
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Orchid,
I send you prayers and will worry until you return. hugs!
Dear dear Orchid,
My hearfelt prayers for your Mom and your family.
Strength to all of you.
Love
Orchid,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope that the surgury goes well and you mother's health starts to improves.
Indy
Orchid,
May God give you and your family strength during this time as you have given so many others...
My prayers are with you.
Thank you for all your support. Mom had her open heart surgery last Wednesday. It was a double bypass. She had several 'risks' against her but she pulled through ok. Even had the chest tubes removed on Saturday. She was cracking jokes as she was being wheeled into the operating room. Is she a trooper or what? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
ICU kept her less than 2 days. Even her doctor was amazed at how quickly she made it on her own. No drugs, not even pain meds after being released from ICU. I was able to spend several nights there in her room.
Her blood count went down to 6.1 (stable is 12). That was on Friday. Saturday she was up to 6.4 and by Monday 7.0. We flew out on Sunday and her progress seemed to be doing fine. She has 5 specialists on her case..... dumb doctors - they released her to go home with her blood count only at 7. Now I am no medical expert but that seemed tooo soon. Originally they said Wednesday giving her 7 full days of hospital care. Even that seemed too early for me. Mom is 70 and on dialysis.
Guess what, mom was home less than 12 hours when dad had to call the ambulance and they sent her back to the hospital. Arrrgh <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" /> I am now quite angry and on a warpath. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" /> I have already placed calls to the primary physican coordinating all her care. Tomorrow I will be calling the others.
Don't even tell me it was in anyone's interest to send her home sooo early. Insurance didn't save $$, caused more work for everyone and jeporadized my mom's recovery. I am MAD <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" /> .
Anyway, we are back and trying to get back into the routine. Haven't been here too much, just posted a little.
Thanks again for all your support. I certainly felt it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
Hugz,
L.
orchid - Well the worst part is over. And I agree with you, sometime trying to save money is the worst thing. Of course your mom needed more care. But I am thankful things came out so well.
Orchid, thinking of you and prayed for you all the time. Please take care of yourself too. The most important is that your mom is recovering now. GOD bless you and your family.
Dear believer and Lnh,
Hugz to both of you. Your concern over my issues during your personal time of pain is commendable and greatly appreciated. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
I just spoke with my mom. Her spirits were up. Her doctor said tests are being done to find that bugger of an infection. I hate that they want to keep pouring on the antibiotics. At least we now know her body is not storing too much iron (a whole 'nuther story <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> ).
They will keep her in the hospital until they can identify and setup the proper treatment. I can't tell when they are BSing or telling the truth and it aggravates me. Ok, gotta be patient and it's just not one of my virtures - even after all I have been through..... geeze <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
Again, thanks for the support. It is truly appreciated. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />
Mahalo,
L.
Orchid,
I'm so sorry that you've been having a rough time at it. If you need to chitchat you know how to get ahold of me.
I responded to you finally <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" />
http://www.marriagebuilders.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=37;t=027221;p=2I hope your okay and everyone else is as well.
K
Dear Orchid,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
How infuriating - doesn't say a lot for the co-ordination at the hospital!
My dad, and my uncle are both doctors (retired) - Dad was chief of staff of his hospital for many years. He stresses over and over that with the way medicine has gone in the last 20 years, you HAVE to be an advocate for your own health care, and for the care your family receives. You HAVE to ask questions and demand answers. I am sure that your mom has a great advocate in you. !!!!
(((Orchid)))
LIR
Orchid, thinking of you and yours.
WAT
Orchid,
how can I convince you to relax w/ us at Angel Island ?
-rh-