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HunterAlpha1 · 10-04-2011, 02:06 PM

greetings patriots and friends,

please pray for my mom, she's in the hospital. she was severely incontinent, disoriented, and weak and unstable on her feet. it turns out that she'd has mini-strokes a couple weeks ago, now the doctors are trying to figure out if she's had some more in the past couple of days. she was also dehydrated because she couldn't hold water, and her electrolytes were low because her sodium was dangerously low and the bladder cleanse my sister had her on to combat the incontinence wasn't replacing the electrolytes.

your prayers would be greatly appreciated. she was feeling a little better when i left her early yesterday morning, and my sister who is with her now says she's improved further.

Juker · 10-04-2011, 02:13 PM

Glad to, prayers sent for your mother --

bakerconch · 10-04-2011, 02:29 PM

Praying!

Bobitis · 10-04-2011, 02:43 PM

Prayers from here as well.

My Mom has been in and out of the hospital for years. Some was age related (illnesses and such), but much was medicinal in nature. Too many Dr.s prescribing too much without consulting each other.

20 odd years ago, she came over for Christmas and asked about and old peddle sewing machine I had. It was her Aunts, and Mom gave it to me. I told her it was her Aunt Winnies and she gave it to me. She didn't remember a bit of it, and we thought Alzheimers/dementia was setting in. We later found out is was her meds. She was fine after that.

3 years ago, she had the flu and was hospiltalized again (in her mid 80's). I called her and she didn't recognize me. Three times I called, talked to her husband, got handed off to Mom, and she hung up on me. "You're NOT my Bobby"! Talk about a blow to the senses! Once again, it was the meds.

I realize this has little to do with your situation, but maybe it does. Too many cooks in the kitchen?

At any rate, you will be thought of. God bless you, and hang in there.

American Leader · 10-04-2011, 03:20 PM

On there way brother!

cycloneman · 10-04-2011, 03:48 PM

done

God Bless

Marlin T · 10-04-2011, 03:49 PM

Prayers from New Mexico to you fine Gents.

1 Eyed Jack · 10-04-2011, 04:02 PM

Prayers are on the way, having sick family members is difficult to deal with sometimes, for thier sake, be strong and POSITIVE, it's the best thing you can do for them,

carver · 10-04-2011, 04:06 PM

Prayers sent, glad to hear that she is doing better!

jack404 · 10-04-2011, 04:55 PM

prayers from this side

ampaterry · 10-04-2011, 05:18 PM

Heavenly Father;

I come before you this afternoon praising you for your mercy towards us, and thanking you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon me, my family, and all my friends here on this forum.
And I have a request as well, Lord.
I am lifting up this dear lady to you, Lord, and asking for you to be merciful to her. I thank you for the improvement that has already been seen in her condition, because I know that ALL healing comes from you regardless of what tools you decide to use.
And I ask you, Father, to continue this improvement.
I ask you to return to her complete control of her body.
I ask you to return to her complete control of her mind.
I ask you to return to her complete strength.
And I ask you to be with her family and friends, giving each one strength and assurance as they continue to deal with this.

I place all of this into your loving hands, Lord, and trust you to handle this.

I ask all of this in the name of Jesus the Christ, the Great Physician.

cutter · 10-05-2011, 09:08 AM

Prayer sent!

herohog · 10-05-2011, 10:00 AM

Prayers sent. It is very hard on the family in times like these and they will break your heart at times but you have to know that is not the person you once knew. Hang in there and treat them with love and respect and don't argue with them as it will only serve to further agitate and confuse them. It is usually best to "play along" and do your best to simply keep them calm and happy. Cherish the moments of clarity as they are more precious than gold now. I feel your pain as I have been down this road and my wife now works with the elderly/infirm and we have learned a lot and it is an unthinkably hard task that is laid out before us. Be strong and have faith and let your love carry you through the tough times.

howlnmad · 10-05-2011, 10:07 AM

Prayers from here too.

lonewolf204 · 10-05-2011, 12:33 PM

Prayers sent!

45Auto · 10-05-2011, 04:38 PM

Your mom and your family have my prayers as well.

jlloyd73 · 10-05-2011, 05:13 PM

sending some your way...

gunguy25 · 10-05-2011, 07:01 PM

Prayers sent from here.

HunterAlpha1 · 10-05-2011, 11:33 PM

thank you for all the prayers guys, my mom is home and doing much better. she still isn't very steady on her feet, but at least she's able to move around the house on her own. she still has an overactive bladder but we put a bedside toilet in her room so hopefully we won't have to keep cleaning the floor and doing tons of laundry. she'll be doing therapy at home, and the doctor is optimistic about the likelihood that the effects of the mini-strokes can be completely reversed.

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Originally Posted by Bobitis

Prayers from here as well.

My Mom has been in and out of the hospital for years. Some was age related (illnesses and such), but much was medicinal in nature. Too many Dr.s prescribing too much without consulting each other.

20 odd years ago, she came over for Christmas and asked about and old peddle sewing machine I had. It was her Aunts, and Mom gave it to me. I told her it was her Aunt Winnies and she gave it to me. She didn't remember a bit of it, and we thought Alzheimers/dementia was setting in. We later found out is was her meds. She was fine after that.

3 years ago, she had the flu and was hospiltalized again (in her mid 80's). I called her and she didn't recognize me. Three times I called, talked to her husband, got handed off to Mom, and she hung up on me. "You're NOT my Bobby"! Talk about a blow to the senses! Once again, it was the meds.

I realize this has little to do with your situation, but maybe it does. Too many cooks in the kitchen?

At any rate, you will be thought of. God bless you, and hang in there.

my mom and sister had a friend who died because the doctors put her on too many meds. but for my mom it was the opposite; she doesn't have a regular physician so she never goes to a doctor. if she'd had one he would've diagnosed her problems right off the bat and she might not have gotten nearly as bad as she did. the bladder cleanse didn't help either, as she was already malnourished.

natural home remedies have their place, but modern medicine does too. if this had gone public we'd probably have the libs trying to pass a law against cleanses, herbal remedies, and any other natural healthcare. it would probably be a crime to so much as bandage a paper cut with anything other than name-brand bandaids.

JLA · 10-06-2011, 11:29 AM

Prayers for the best Hunter. Hang in there!

10-04-2011, 02:06 PM	#1
HunterAlpha1 Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,049	prayer request greetings patriots and friends, please pray for my mom, she's in the hospital. she was severely incontinent, disoriented, and weak and unstable on her feet. it turns out that she'd has mini-strokes a couple weeks ago, now the doctors are trying to figure out if she's had some more in the past couple of days. she was also dehydrated because she couldn't hold water, and her electrolytes were low because her sodium was dangerously low and the bladder cleanse my sister had her on to combat the incontinence wasn't replacing the electrolytes. your prayers would be greatly appreciated. she was feeling a little better when i left her early yesterday morning, and my sister who is with her now says she's improved further. -->

10-04-2011, 02:13 PM	#2
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: prayer request Glad to, prayers sent for your mother -- __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

10-04-2011, 02:29 PM	#3
bakerconch V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Florida Posts: 259	Re: prayer request Praying!

10-04-2011, 02:43 PM	#4
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: prayer request Prayers from here as well. My Mom has been in and out of the hospital for years. Some was age related (illnesses and such), but much was medicinal in nature. Too many Dr.s prescribing too much without consulting each other. 20 odd years ago, she came over for Christmas and asked about and old peddle sewing machine I had. It was her Aunts, and Mom gave it to me. I told her it was her Aunt Winnies and she gave it to me. She didn't remember a bit of it, and we thought Alzheimers/dementia was setting in. We later found out is was her meds. She was fine after that. 3 years ago, she had the flu and was hospiltalized again (in her mid 80's). I called her and she didn't recognize me. Three times I called, talked to her husband, got handed off to Mom, and she hung up on me. "You're NOT my Bobby"! Talk about a blow to the senses! Once again, it was the meds. I realize this has little to do with your situation, but maybe it does. Too many cooks in the kitchen? At any rate, you will be thought of. God bless you, and hang in there. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

10-04-2011, 03:20 PM	#5
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: prayer request On there way brother!

10-04-2011, 03:48 PM	#6
cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,437	Re: prayer request done God Bless __________________ Who are you going to serve today?

10-04-2011, 03:49 PM	#7
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: prayer request Prayers from New Mexico to you fine Gents. __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

10-04-2011, 04:02 PM	#8
1 Eyed Jack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 673	Re: prayer request Prayers are on the way, having sick family members is difficult to deal with sometimes, for thier sake, be strong and POSITIVE, it's the best thing you can do for them,

10-04-2011, 04:06 PM	#9
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,555	Re: prayer request Prayers sent, glad to hear that she is doing better! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

10-04-2011, 04:55 PM	#10
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: prayer request prayers from this side

10-04-2011, 05:18 PM	#11
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,378	Re: prayer request Heavenly Father; I come before you this afternoon praising you for your mercy towards us, and thanking you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon me, my family, and all my friends here on this forum. And I have a request as well, Lord. I am lifting up this dear lady to you, Lord, and asking for you to be merciful to her. I thank you for the improvement that has already been seen in her condition, because I know that ALL healing comes from you regardless of what tools you decide to use. And I ask you, Father, to continue this improvement. I ask you to return to her complete control of her body. I ask you to return to her complete control of her mind. I ask you to return to her complete strength. And I ask you to be with her family and friends, giving each one strength and assurance as they continue to deal with this. I place all of this into your loving hands, Lord, and trust you to handle this. I ask all of this in the name of Jesus the Christ, the Great Physician. __________________ Reason given by one of Obama's more intellectual supporters when asked why she voted for him: *"He gave me a PHONE!!"*

10-05-2011, 09:08 AM	#12
cutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 633	Re: prayer request Prayer sent!

10-05-2011, 10:00 AM	#13
herohog V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 455	Re: prayer request Prayers sent. It is very hard on the family in times like these and they will break your heart at times but you have to know that is not the person you once knew. Hang in there and treat them with love and respect and don't argue with them as it will only serve to further agitate and confuse them. It is usually best to "play along" and do your best to simply keep them calm and happy. Cherish the moments of clarity as they are more precious than gold now. I feel your pain as I have been down this road and my wife now works with the elderly/infirm and we have learned a lot and it is an unthinkably hard task that is laid out before us. Be strong and have faith and let your love carry you through the tough times. __________________ Speedy

10-05-2011, 10:07 AM	#14
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,637	Re: prayer request Prayers from here too. __________________

10-05-2011, 12:33 PM	#15
lonewolf204 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oklahoma Contributor Posts: 799	Re: prayer request Prayers sent! __________________ Fear is only a word in the mind of the weak!

10-05-2011, 04:38 PM	#16
45Auto Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,124	Re: prayer request Your mom and your family have my prayers as well.

10-05-2011, 05:13 PM	#17
jlloyd73 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Contributor Posts: 1,938	Re: prayer request sending some your way... __________________ --------------------------------------------------- The only thing better than good family is good friends. J and D Lloyd Get ready...it's getting "real" and really fast!

10-05-2011, 07:01 PM	#18
gunguy25 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN Contributor Posts: 883	Re: prayer request Prayers sent from here.

10-06-2011, 11:29 AM	#20
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: prayer request Prayers for the best Hunter. Hang in there! __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!