My father is not doing well. Oct. 2011, he had a quadruple bypass. Within days of surgery, he had a massive stroke. His left side is now paralyzed. Fortunately, he retained his memories, intellect and his wit to keep his nursing staff entertained.
Since Memorial Day, he has had some major setbacks and currently is in ICU. Please, dear friends, lift up my papa in prayer for comfort and peace.
Since Memorial Day, he has had some major setbacks and currently is in ICU. Please, dear friends, lift up my papa in prayer for comfort and peace.
Dad has always been a churchgoing man and a servant. For the latter part of his life, the Holy Spirit has been knocking on the door of dad’s heart. Recently, dad took steps to reconfirm his faith. He is at spiritual peace.
I am resting in the comfort of my father’s faith in a faithful God. Our life on earth is just a pilgrimage. Even with this knowledge, I’m a bit of a mess. Being hundreds of miles away from him, I’m helpless to assist in any way. But, I can pray.
On a good day, I’m a.d.d. (no caps). On a more frustrating day, I’m A.D.D. (all caps). But, right now I have nearly no ability to focus.
I recognize this weird mental state from when my mom passed 5 years ago. I know we all deal with grief differently. For me, it’s a strange sensitivity. I’m sad, yes. But, there is more.
I feel like I’m loaded with the potential to explode at the least provocation or collapse from the smallest breeze of adversity or even cackle maniacally. My usual strong sunny disposition is fragile and gloomy, unsettled, even unhinged.
My husband, Dave, is being extremely loving and compassionate. I frequently find solace in his hugs where I nuzzle in and have a perfect fit. Dave understands. Heaven gained a wonderful woman last summer, his mama.
But, my complete solace rests in Jesus. I will find my rest and unburden my unhinged mind through prayer. I will be still and wait on the Lord. It’s at times like these that my subconscious coping method is to go into emotional neutral. I don’t feel emotions acutely until later. For that, I’m grateful.
However you deal with the crisis of life cycles, let it first begin with Jesus and the Word of God.
I may be a bit distant from the OysterBed for a brief season. Weekly sex drive transformation challenges will be routinely posted.
Thankfully, you and I have many wonderful blogger friends writing to encourage your marriage.
So, don’t miss me……OK, maybe I want you to miss me a little. 😉
To read more about my papa, see Those I Salute
I feel like I’m loaded with the potential to explode at the least provocation or collapse from the smallest breeze of adversity or even cackle maniacally. My usual strong sunny disposition is fragile and gloomy, unsettled, even unhinged.
My husband, Dave, is being extremely loving and compassionate. I frequently find solace in his hugs where I nuzzle in and have a perfect fit. Dave understands. Heaven gained a wonderful woman last summer, his mama.
But, my complete solace rests in Jesus. I will find my rest and unburden my unhinged mind through prayer. I will be still and wait on the Lord. It’s at times like these that my subconscious coping method is to go into emotional neutral. I don’t feel emotions acutely until later. For that, I’m grateful.
However you deal with the crisis of life cycles, let it first begin with Jesus and the Word of God.
I may be a bit distant from the OysterBed for a brief season. Weekly sex drive transformation challenges will be routinely posted.
Thankfully, you and I have many wonderful blogger friends writing to encourage your marriage.
So, don’t miss me……OK, maybe I want you to miss me a little. 😉
To read more about my papa, see Those I Salute
Oh, Bonny, you’ll be in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry about your father’s health struggles.
Your prayers mean the world to me. Thx, J.
We will be holding you up in prayer.
Thank you, Melissa.
I will be praying for comfort and peace for you. Let those who love you take care of you so your heart can do what it needs to do.
Thank you, C!
I’m so sorry to hear about your father, and I am also equally sorry to hear how it is affecting you. I am praying for you both, for him to get better and for you to have peace in your soul and not be filled with so much anxiety. God IS in control, and bless you for leaning on Him. 🙂
Julie
Thank you, Julie.