I need to ask for some prayers/positive vibes.

[shais_mom]

I don't wish to start a controversey. This is a plea for help.



Some of you know about this so I apologize for the repeat, I just feel that the situation calls for all available prayers, positive vibes, candles, etc that anyone and any PetTalker can spare. I hope this doesn't sound selfish......
Here is the scoop....
And I would like to ask for prayers for my dad and grandma (his Mom) My dad had surgery Wednesday morning on his knee. He had a knee replacement 13 years ago and the plastic cushin b/n the knees was almost worn out completely so the the dr. cleaned it out and replaced it. He will be in the hospital until probably Friday. He is doing well. I just hope for prayers for a fast recovery for the following......
My grandma had her hips replaced about 25 years ago and has had some aches and pains obviously over the years (She is 87). On Monday nite my mom called me at work to tell me that Gma couldn't walk, was having excruciating pain in her groin and thigh area. She is a pretty stoic person and doesn't show pain or anything much but she was shaking and sweating from the pain and I think in my 28 years I have only heard maybe 5 swear words come out of her mouth and my dad said that everyother word was one!!!! Which is highly unlike her!!!! I don't mean to anger anyone with the 'swearing' part. So on Tues my dad took her to the ER and had her xrayed, after the xrays she was shaking so badly from the pain that her IV came out of her hand. So I checked on her via phone a few times in the last couple days with my dad out of commission the brunt of the care comes from my mom. (They live in a trailer in their back yard THANK GOD!!!) She is having pain in her shoulders and upper back WE think from her pushing herself in a wheelchair over carpet in the house. And she is unable to get herself up out of the chair to go the bathroom or anything, and with my dad laid up for awhile he won't be able to help them either. My Grandpa has lung problems and is not much help either. My mom thinks that this might be the beginning of......... And I know that I am so very fortunate to have 3 of my grandparents this long, but just the thought of this hurts so much........ Please pray for healing in my dad and my grandma. I can't type anymore, tears are coming to fast.

Thank you all for any thoughts that are sent my way. You are truly a special group of people. {{hugs}}

[krazyaboutkatz]

Staci, I'm so sorry to hear that both your dad and grandma aren't well. Prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. May both of them feel better quickly and heal completely. Please take care. {{{HUGS}}}

[shais_mom]

Thank You! YOU take care Yourself too!!!!

[trayi52]

Staci, I am so sorry to hear about your dad and grandmother. I will keep them in my prayers as well as you too.

I feel so sorry for your grandmother, somehow she made me think of my dad. He was one that never showed any pain. And then when he had his heart attack, I actually seen him react to pain. If I was your grandmother I would probably be saying some pretty colorful things myself. I think God understands things like that. I guess when I broke my foot, I probably said a lot of colorful things too, and that was just a broken foot. Hugs to your grandmother and your dad. Great big hugs to you. You are not being selfish. How is it being selfish when you are concerned for somebody you love? I think that is just the sweetest.

Anyway, they are in my prayers. I was just wondering if your grandmother could get one of those scooters. My mother in law finally got one the other day. She is down in her back really bad and well we had done everything trying to get her one. Finally she got one. They are really nice too. We fixed her a ramp and now she can just go where she wants to.

I hope your grandmother and dad get to feeling better really soon. And their pain subsides.

Willie

[popcornbird]

Staci, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad and grandma. I know how painful it is to see a loved one suffering. Its not selfish of you at all to come and ask for prayers. It only shows how much you care for your family. Take care. I will be keeping both your grandma and dad in my prayers, and hoping for a speedy recovery for both of them. {{{hugs}}}

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

I am sorry you are having such a bad time at the monment. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please remember we are here if you need to talk / vent etc

[Lilith Cherry]

Lots of prayers , hugs, and good thoughts coming your way; since when has asking for good thoughts been controversial?

We are , hopefully, all friends here even if our gods, beliefs, or lifestyles differ -- Good thoughts are good thoughts always!

[catnapper]

{{{{HUGS}}}} When it rainsm it pours, doesn't it? I am sorry that you have two things going on at once. Prayers are being sent your way.

[4 Dog Mother]

Staci,

It is never easy to see the ones we love hurting. And watching them grow older and more feeble is even tougher. Thinking about possibly losing the ones who have raised you and loved you and supported you is extremely difficult. Having two (or three if you count your grandfather with the lung problems) incapicitated at the same time would upset anyone.

Often prayers are what helps us get through the tough times. Many thoughts and prayers are coming your way

[micki76]

I’m so sorry all of this is going on right now, Staci. Please take care of yourself and don’t get completely stressed out.

Your entire family will be in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Willie's idea about the sccooter is perfect.

[RubyMutt]

Staci, I'm so sorry to hear this Your family will be in my thoughts and I will send many good vibes your way.

(((HUGS)))

[lovemyshiba]

Staci--
I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandma. I hope they are able to help her at the hospital, and get her out of all of the pain she is in.
I also will pray that your father heals quickly--I'm sure he wants to be able to help, and being in the hospital is probably frustrating at this time for him.l

I will keep you and your whole family in my prayers, and hope for a speedy recovery for all.

[moosmom]

Oh Staci,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad and Grandma. You KNOW you can count on all of us for prayers. That's what friends do for each other.

Hang in there honey! If you want to talk, I've PM'd you with my phone number. Call me ANYTIME!!!

(((((hugs)))))

Donna

[Corinna]

Staci {{hugs}} what did the x-rays show? I had a grandparent that had repalcements (knee) later had the simular symptoms they foum that after so many years of use the old model replacement had broken up and pieces had floated around. they got them all and now is fine. Just a question to ask her doctor.
You and all faimaly in my prayers.

[K9soul]

Staci you are not being in the least selfish. Your family will definitely be in my prayers. *Hugs*