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A very dear friend called with some very upsetting news today. I listened while she cried and offered what comfort I could. Her mom has been in and out of the hospital approximately twice per week since Thanksgiving. Her situation is not unlike what happened to my mom two Thanksgivings ago, but she has less will to battle back from the situation. She is not tolerant of medicine, and it seems she is now ready to give up the battle altogether. Her diabetes is out of control and her kidneys are shutting down as her body fills with waste. She already had a shunt put in for intravenous antibiotics and has been getting those continuously since Thanksgiving. They have told the family that at best they have a week and at worst they have a few days. All I (and anybody really) have to give at this point are prayers. My prayers that her mother will be comfortable and find peace. My prayers that this family are able to make it through this situation. My friend only wants what is best for her mother and realizes that her mother has given up, but her heart remains heavy... Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as this year begins... Be safe friends and be healthy! 
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JEWITCH
1/5/2010 10:37AM
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I will keep your friend in my prayers and thoughts that she and her family have the strength and energy to carry them through this period of time.
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CRAZYGAGRANNY
1/4/2010 11:04PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and this family! I lost my Mom this May will be 3 years ago. I was fortunate enough to have kept her at home with me; she was 97. We are all just passing through this world on our way home.It is however so hard for us to turn lose of our loved ones. I pray for peace and strength for the family; may the Lord be with them and guide them through this most difficult time! God Bless you my Friend for being there for your Friend! Barbara  
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DRADISCH
1/3/2010 11:46PM
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Richelle, my prayers are with your friend and her dear Mother. As I will also pray for you as you give comfort & warm counsel to your friend. I pray that Peace & Our Lord's love will fill each heart. May God Bless each of you always. Hugs Donna Report Inappropriate Comment |
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LINDA25427
1/3/2010 11:42PM
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Praying for your friend her mother and you .God bless.  
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GOSPELCLOWN
1/3/2010 11:29PM
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It's nice to know that you were there for a friend in need. There isn't a lot you can do but listen and offer support. And because you have been through it, your sympathies are more in line with her concerns. Bless you! She will definately be in my prayers, Karen Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MOMMA_BEAR_69
1/3/2010 11:17PM
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My dear Richelle, My thoughts and prayers are definitely going out for your friend and her mom...and for you also as you help your friend during this very sad and trying time. Acceptance is very hard for those left behind especially as they are waiting unwillingly for those final moments. I am so sorry that her mother has given up the good fight. Oh Heavenly Father, please be with Richelle's friend that she will find comfort and strength in your love and acceptance for what is happening with her mother... knowing how hard it will be, Lord, as I went through this a little over a year ago...only a month after my own mother gave up this same battle and went home to be with you. Be with her mother that she will be comfortable as she is making this transition to be with you. Please guide her, comfort her, and be with her... bringing her unto you as a newborn child and one of your own that when her life is completed, we know that there is another angel watching over her family. May God's blessings be with you. Love and hugs, my dear child, Mom
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On Black Friday, we went to Best Buy and purchased a surround sound with Blu-Ray that was on sale for the day. Mind you, this Best Buy is approximately one hour from where we live. We traveled in a homeward direction stopping at Sam's Club on the way. When we stopped there, the HDMI cable they had on sale caught my husband's eye. He asked if we had one or if we needed one to hook up the system. I told him that I wasn't sure, that he should probably check the box. He went outside to look in the box... This is when he discovered that the "NEW" system had been opened before. It was missing 3 of the 6 speakers and the remote. BUMMER! So we put everything in reverse and returned to Best Buy after a long conversation with the customer service rep to pick up an actual NEW system. We opened it and made sure all was well before we left the store this time... 
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ANNEKATHLEEN
12/1/2009 8:53AM
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Yikes! Guess I better check my hubby's christmas gift...
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GOSPELCLOWN
11/30/2009 10:38PM
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 Better sooner than later! Well done, Karen Report Inappropriate Comment |
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MOMMA_BEAR_69
11/30/2009 10:11PM
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I am just very happy that all was resolved before you got home. That would not have been a pretty sight!!   laughing...I will have to stop by and see how it sounds. Blessings, love and hugs, Helen Report Inappropriate Comment |
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FAIRFAUX08
11/30/2009 9:21PM
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We always live and learn from experiences such as these, don't we?. While it must have been frustrating to discover you were in possession of a used unit, I'm glad that you were able to get it all straightened out before you arrived home. That said, I certainly hope that your family is now listening to the beautiful sound of holiday music on your new system! 
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