I pray for a safe an uneventful trip. I used to pray only for a safe trip, but I have had four events that caused no injury, but considerable turmoil. (six now and counting.)
This is a follow-up to my prayer request on the weekend thread, regarding talking to our adult daughter about the situation I (vaguely) mentioned.
We have not had that discussion yet, but, long story short, due to logistical problems with both my husband and me sitting down with her face-to-face, in private, which I believe would have been the best way to approach our conversation, we decided that I would call her instead to broach the subject.
I have an appointment in town this afternoon, and plan to call her on my cell phone from the privacy of my car after the appt. is done and before I go back home, so that little ears aren’t privy to the conversation. (If we even have a conversation — I don’t actually know if she’ll be available at that time; she works widely varying hours.)
Please pray for wisdom for me. I’m kind of nervous about this, and wish I didn’t have to discuss it with her on my own. But it would also be a problem to wait for a more ideal scenario.
My appointment is 3:00 Central time, so I’ll probably be making the call around 3:30-ish. If you would pray for me before or around that time, I would so appreciate it.
Stepmom fell again this morning. She got another ambulance ride. No broken ribs but she will be sore. Ninety two does that. I am still trying to convince my dad that having them here would not be a burden but a blessing. They can have the whole wing to themselves, but they are understandably not willing to give up their independence. How long that will last in a split level, I don’t know.
Mumsee, I had that problem with my parents. My dad was crying real tears, “I want to go back to Charleson.” i took them back. It wasn’t good.
Fortunately, Chuck lived in Charleston at the time. He could, and did, check on them.
Mumsee, I was glad when my mother finally realized she could not stay alone. My dad made his goal of staying in the house. We are still dealing with that decision. I can’t blame them for wanting to stay. It will be our turn sooner than we think. Praying your folks make the best decision.
Delayed surgery is so tiresome. Prayers.
Prayers, too, for tackling that difficult conversation. Prayers for hearts open to truth and understanding. Praying, too, your love and concern shows through.
Chas, quite differently than I expected. What wasn’t a surprise was that she didn’t answer her phone. She hardly ever does, and about half of the time, she doesn’t call back.
My thoughts now are that it was good that we didn’t have that conversation. I left a brief message that didn’t reveal anything, and on the way home, I stopped at my best friend’s house to talk to her.
I told her everything, and she thought the best plan would be to not say anything to our daughter.
My husband was having some second thoughts this morning about discussing the matter with daughter, also, after having initially thought we should.
So I am feeling a sense of relief tonight at the way God orchestrated everything today. I can see now what I couldn’t see this morning or the last two days that the matter is better left unsaid. It leaves the door open to discussion if daughter wants to bring it up, which my friend thinks she will.
Thank you for all your prayers. I feel much better tonight.
Wandering Views 
Mom’s cancer surgery is this morning at 11. Prayers would be most appreciated.
Thanks.
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I pray for a safe an uneventful trip. I used to pray only for a safe trip, but I have had four events that caused no injury, but considerable turmoil. (six now and counting.)
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With you, the real.
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Praying, Aj.
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Prayers here too, AJ.
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Prayed.
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Family needs prayer. Complicated situation. Trying to figure out how take care of Mama without losing the family business.
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Been through and going through similar situation, kbells. My prayers for you and AJ’ mom and family also.
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Surgery has been delayed because the surgeon had an emergency. Looks like it will be several hours at least. 😦
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Prayers for the above. Praying that He would also grant the family members strength and endurance to make it through these hard (to bear) times.
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Prayers for you and your family, KBells.
This is a follow-up to my prayer request on the weekend thread, regarding talking to our adult daughter about the situation I (vaguely) mentioned.
We have not had that discussion yet, but, long story short, due to logistical problems with both my husband and me sitting down with her face-to-face, in private, which I believe would have been the best way to approach our conversation, we decided that I would call her instead to broach the subject.
I have an appointment in town this afternoon, and plan to call her on my cell phone from the privacy of my car after the appt. is done and before I go back home, so that little ears aren’t privy to the conversation. (If we even have a conversation — I don’t actually know if she’ll be available at that time; she works widely varying hours.)
Please pray for wisdom for me. I’m kind of nervous about this, and wish I didn’t have to discuss it with her on my own. But it would also be a problem to wait for a more ideal scenario.
My appointment is 3:00 Central time, so I’ll probably be making the call around 3:30-ish. If you would pray for me before or around that time, I would so appreciate it.
Thank you.
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Stepmom fell again this morning. She got another ambulance ride. No broken ribs but she will be sore. Ninety two does that. I am still trying to convince my dad that having them here would not be a burden but a blessing. They can have the whole wing to themselves, but they are understandably not willing to give up their independence. How long that will last in a split level, I don’t know.
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Mumsee, I had that problem with my parents. My dad was crying real tears, “I want to go back to Charleson.” i took them back. It wasn’t good.
Fortunately, Chuck lived in Charleston at the time. He could, and did, check on them.
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Mumsee, I was glad when my mother finally realized she could not stay alone. My dad made his goal of staying in the house. We are still dealing with that decision. I can’t blame them for wanting to stay. It will be our turn sooner than we think. Praying your folks make the best decision.
Delayed surgery is so tiresome. Prayers.
Prayers, too, for tackling that difficult conversation. Prayers for hearts open to truth and understanding. Praying, too, your love and concern shows through.
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OK, surgery is completed, the Dr. says it went well. 🙂
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Surgery is complete. The Dr. says it went well. 🙂
Still in recovery.
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6 Arrows, How did it go?
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Good to hear AJ
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Chas, quite differently than I expected. What wasn’t a surprise was that she didn’t answer her phone. She hardly ever does, and about half of the time, she doesn’t call back.
My thoughts now are that it was good that we didn’t have that conversation. I left a brief message that didn’t reveal anything, and on the way home, I stopped at my best friend’s house to talk to her.
I told her everything, and she thought the best plan would be to not say anything to our daughter.
My husband was having some second thoughts this morning about discussing the matter with daughter, also, after having initially thought we should.
So I am feeling a sense of relief tonight at the way God orchestrated everything today. I can see now what I couldn’t see this morning or the last two days that the matter is better left unsaid. It leaves the door open to discussion if daughter wants to bring it up, which my friend thinks she will.
Thank you for all your prayers. I feel much better tonight.
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