Sunday, August 30, 2009

Prayer

I just have to say....I'm so impressed with the amount of prayers that have been said in behalf of my dad. He's on at least 6 temple prayer rolls, had candles lit for him, and on prayer lists for many other religious congregations. In a world with so much religious turmoil, I love that we can all come together and pray in our own way for someone. It's very uniting and such a blessing when we feel like we can't do anything but wait. He had a priesthood blessing by my uncle and their neighbor before the paramedics even arrived. After the second stroke on Thursday night, my mom, sister, brother, nephew, and niece stood around him in the ICU and said a family prayer for him. It was such a wonderful peace at such a scary time. 2 hours later, things got as dark as they had been as he was rushed into emergency surgery. We had all thought he was gone. Knowing we had had that moment of peace together was very comforting to me. Bill gave me a blessing that night to calm me down (this is all so fun while 8 months pregnant and emotional...my mom will kill me if I go into early labor) and he had given my mom one earlier in the day. It truly got me through the night.  Luckily, he is improving, though slowly. I really like being there with him because I know he's in there working his hardest to get better.  We are not sure of the future, but know we are supported. My mom is a rock and doing great. My brother, Mark, flew in and has been taking up the slack for all of us. So, in a nutshell, we are all doing pretty good. Just hopeful for progress. Thank you for all your concern and I don't mind to ask you to still keep praying! 

8 comments:

Edwards Family said...

I put him on our list yesterday :) It brought tears to my eyes as I was writing it. Hugs to you!!

Ashley said...

I put him and your mom on our lists, too. I'm glad you guys are getting through this together! I am sure there are indeed many, many prayers for you right now.

pan x 8 said...

That is so wondeful Liz and I totally agree with you on everyone bonding together. That's what human kindness is all about!

brooke said...

This put me in tears reading it. You guys have an amazing family (and husband!) We'll keep praying for all of you. Don't go into early labor...We love you!

Marrdy said...

I am so sorry Liz. Just read this and missed all your other update. We too will keep your Dad in our prayers. You and your Mom and the rest of your family will be included too. Love you!

Stacey said...

I am just catching up on the news. I am so sorry to hear about what has been going on. Add Sacramento to your list of places where prayers are coming from...

Karen said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always!

Tate Family said...

We're praying for you all. Julie