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Prayer update 2 Hi, Been through quite a bit lately. I've flown back and forth interstate a couple of times to be with my mother. Firstly I was told by the local hospital that my mother could not fly, I'd bought tickets and had to cancel. Later when she was transferred from the hospital to a rest home I was told by different nurses she could fly, as long as she can walk a bit she can fly. So after losing money on cancellation and re-booking fees I have booked her to fly in a few weeks to a rest home near me as I live interstate. To get that organised was very difficult but my eldest did a marvelous job of sorting that out. I pray my mother will be well enough on the day to travel as it's a 2 hr drive to the airport, then 1 hour wait and 2 3/4 hour flight to my city then another 40 minutes till we get to where she has to go. She has trouble speaking coherently, her thoughts are all over the place and confused. I keep trying to get through to her that God loves her, hopefully it will sink in. Costs have been very high in keeping her in respite care. We have to sell her home, so once she's settled I fly back and help my brother sell her house to pay for the fees. Rest homes here are $300-$400k and up, the longer we take to pay higher fees are charged. This is not going to be easy as we have to sort out her things, work out what to keep and throw. She has a house full of furniture, but it's old and not worth much. Sorting out and filling out paperwork for all the powers that be, sorting out her bills, sorting out so many things is quite a job. Also what clothes we take etc has to be worked out. Interstate trucking removals are expensive also. Until her house is sold very high fees are charged and there's also higher fees again if it's not sold within 60 days....... My are coming up next week to help, they will stay a week and we will all be on the same flight back together God willing. Now to backtrack, while in the hospital I told my mother if she was struggling to pray. The woman in the next bed heard me and started saying the Lord's Prayer. This woman has severe skin cancer, her face is all scars from skin grafts, she cant walk, bedridden and cant swallow her food unless vertical, she's in a very bad way and in a lot of pain. A few days later this lady went to a rest home, she told me where she was going so I visited her a few times. The first time she was stressed. When I tried to witness to her, she said she didnt care if she went to heaven or hell. This puzzled me as she'd said the Lord's prayer the other day. After chatting a while I asked her why she didnt respond to the Lord calling her and she got a bit defensive. I looked her in the eye and said, "What's stopping you is pride." She hung her head and said, "You are right." I asked if I could pray with her before I went and she said ok. So I prayed a prayer of salvation with her hoping in her heart she'd agree. I've been back a few more times to see her, each time praying with her before I go and she's always glad to see me. I'm praying her heart really accepted the Lord. She's really a lovely lady, her mind is good and sharp. There's so much more, but I'll leave that for now. I want to thank all who are praying for my mother, it's really appreciated. God bless. Hermit. Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there. |
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Thanks for your prayers, prayer is always appreciated, also your kind words. God bless Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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Thank for your comment. Wheelchair access on and off planes is free here with all airlines, you only have to stipulate when booking that you need it. God bless. Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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3/6/2016 10:53 am |
As Mrsjoe said sadly many of us have to go through this. Doing it for my mother and father is what prompted me take care of as much "disposal" as possible while I am still able to do so and spare them a lot of later hassles. Amazing what you find when you do through everything. Spiritwoman ^i^
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As Mrsjoe said sadly many of us have to go through this. Doing it for my mother and father is what prompted me take care of as much "disposal" as possible while I am still able to do so and spare them a lot of later hassles. Amazing what you find when you do through everything. Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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Thanks for your prayer support. I value it highly. My mother already told my brother where some money was while she was still a bit lucid, he showed it to me and gave me half as she asked him to. It will help with some of the bills. We've found some rare coins also. Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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I had no idea Hermit.Thinking of you and your family, you are a very good man for sure.Hope your Mum settles down, and do take care of YOU ! Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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