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Post by Thomas Eversole on Apr 2, 2015 3:09:39 GMT -6
My fiance's grandfather passed away this morning. Granted he wasn't exactly in the best of health, it was still a surprise to the entire family.
She's pretty sad. Please help me pray that her time in mourning helps her savor her own life and that she'll be in peace as she lets him go to God. ...given time of course.
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Post by Kerrick on Apr 2, 2015 10:29:54 GMT -6
Praying for her and her family. I recently lost my grandfather and it's never easy. I hope her family's situation is less messy with money and stuff, for my family is having all sorts of woes right now...
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Apr 2, 2015 20:15:48 GMT -6
Ouch. I'm sorry to hear that. No... this family doesn't even care about what money he had or didn't have. They just miss him.
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Post by Kerrick on Apr 3, 2015 9:57:03 GMT -6
That's good to hear. How's she doing?
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Apr 3, 2015 11:23:57 GMT -6
She's ok now. The visitation is in a few hours and the funeral is tomorrow morning. I'm sure emotions will run high for both of those again - but everything will be ok.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2015 19:51:39 GMT -6
Praying for you and her family bro
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Apr 6, 2015 14:32:03 GMT -6
Thank you!
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Aug 7, 2015 14:55:41 GMT -6
Please say a prayer guys. One of my friends from high school was hit by a drunk driver last night and killed.
His brother was at my wedding this past weekend, and I'm sure him and his family are devastated.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 15:00:19 GMT -6
Please say a prayer guys. One of my friends from high school was hit by a drunk driver last night and killed. His brother was at my wedding this past weekend, and I'm sure him and his family are devastated. My sincerest condolences.
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Post by Kerrick on Aug 7, 2015 16:52:26 GMT -6
Oh my gosh, that is horrible. They are in my prayers.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Aug 7, 2015 17:20:48 GMT -6
Thanks guys.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2015 15:17:23 GMT -6
I assume that this thread is for prayer requests in general so I am asking for prayer for a family here in my town. Last night a kid in my daughter's class, starting High School Freshmen in just a week or two, Killed himself. I don't know that much about him but my wife saw him at the pool, where she works in the summer and said he really was a nice kid. I do know that what little I saw of him he seemed always to be having fun and happy. That must not have been the case in order for a tragedy like this to happen though. I just don't get why kids who are just 14, or really ANYONE for that matter, can see things being so bad as to take their own life. It is pretty sad and as the kids are finding out here in town it is hitting pretty hard.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Aug 9, 2015 21:58:42 GMT -6
I'm sorry to hear that. Suicides (at any age, but especially so young) are senseless and confusing. I'll be praying for the families and friends involved.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Aug 30, 2015 12:47:53 GMT -6
Prayers please for my grandma. (my mom's mom)
Anyone ever seen on Netflix that movie "The Taking of Deborah Logan"? In that movie, she seems like she's fine with a few odd things done here and there to in a matter of days completely losing her grasp of reality.
While the main character in that movie has to do with a possession, my grandma's case has to do with dementia. She went from being very functional and having some anti-social quirks to her, to all out doing crazy stuff at home by herself in the span of like 1-2 weeks. (like, she didn't go to church today, instead, she cut her phone lines, TPed her house, tried to flush her jacket down the toilet and was stacking pictures in the living room.)
My grandfather (dad's dad) had Parkinson's and Alzheimer's the last 15 years of his life. Looks like I'll be losing my mind when I get old as its coming from both sides.
Oh well, at least I'll be able to hide my own Easter Eggs.
Anyway, prayers regarding my grandmother's mental health and for her to be at peace would be much appreciated. Her defense mechanism to the confusion is anger.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2015 12:59:25 GMT -6
Wow, that sounds pretty bad. You have my prayers.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Aug 30, 2015 18:49:56 GMT -6
Thanks bro. She went to the hospital today because her potassium and kidney levels are way off. ...the doctor stated that she'll have to go to a nursing home after the hospital. She won't get to go home.
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Post by Kerrick on Aug 31, 2015 10:13:33 GMT -6
Oh wow. She is in my prayers - as is your family. One of my best friend's dad came down with Lewy Body Disease (a degenerative disease akin to a combination of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's). It's been so hard on the family. I think sometimes that can be harder than dealing with the death of a loved one. I pray that your grandmother stabilizes and is in good care, able to live out a comfortable rest of her life. Also that your family may bond together during this time and not be overwhelmed by the situation and the difficulty of seeing someone they love lose much of what made her "her."
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Aug 31, 2015 13:13:49 GMT -6
Thanks Kerrick.
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Post by Kerrick on Sept 1, 2015 11:18:26 GMT -6
How has the transition to the hospital been Thomas?
If y'all could be praying for my boss. He's been out of the office for the last week for a family emergency. He was in briefly yesterday and he mentioned being in the hospital. He sent an email out saying that this has been the worst week of his life but didn't expand on that other than it's not getting better. He's not a believer, nor do I think is any of his family. I'm going to let him know that I'm praying for him. I'd appreciate prayer for whatever situation to work out ok but more importantly that this can be an avenue for him and his family to learn who God truly is. Thanks guys!
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Sept 1, 2015 20:28:24 GMT -6
My grandma is doing well today. She doesn't know she's going into the nursing home... but she didn't do well on the dementia testing. For those who don't know, its a 30 point scale - 30 obviously being not having it. She took the test twice - got 11 once, got 7 another time. I'm sorry to hear about your boss. I'll be praying that he can cope with his loss and eventually come to know Christ. Kimmo just told me that the guy behind Maanalainen Levykauppa died a few weeks ago. (he's listed on our trusted sites) Kimmo, I know I mentioned to you about putting this in the prayer request thread, but sorry - I went ahead and took the initiative! Please pray for him and his family. Also, is someone running his store? Speaking of prayer request, my brother's wife moved out. Totally surprising considering that they've been married 10+ years and were pretty strict Baptist... but, what he's going through is a LOT like what I went through with my divorce. (You can't make someone want to be married anymore if they don't want to be) Please pray for his kids. They're pretty much devastated when they don't get to stay with him.
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Post by kimmo on Sept 3, 2015 5:29:09 GMT -6
Nah, no worries. I e-mailed you back about it, but no harm done, really. I was just being a bit over sensitive about it and thats why I didnt annnounce it here. Actually Lasse gave up running the store some time ago to Miika who has plays in Deuteronomium and bunch of other bands. Lasse did some cool photography, I guess that was his main job at his later years: www.lasseniskala.com/His wife has been working as a christian counselor and has had some good and encouraging things to say always when I have heard her speak publicly.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Sept 4, 2015 15:21:39 GMT -6
I'm really sorry to hear about his passing though. Thanks for letting me know Kimmo. His family has been in my prayers.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Sept 10, 2015 21:43:05 GMT -6
Speaking of prayer request, my brother's wife moved out. Totally surprising considering that they've been married 10+ years and were pretty strict Baptist... but, what he's going through is a LOT like what I went through with my divorce. (You can't make someone want to be married anymore if they don't want to be) Please pray for his kids. They're pretty much devastated when they don't get to stay with him. Please pray for my brother. After one week of his wife moving out / separation and them seeing the church counselors, his wife wants a divorce. (which is a complete contrast to her wanting to work this out last Friday, but then wants a divorce the next day.)
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Sept 15, 2015 21:51:26 GMT -6
Just keeping everyone posted. My parents are freaking out because of some of the stuff my brother's wife is doing. For my mom, the whole custody thing and because my brother's wife might move away to work... and that will limit seeing the grand kids. My dad because he retired, sold the business to my brother, and she's looking to maybe sort of just cash in a little bit on that - we don't know.
They're trying to keep it civil. The family wants it civil. My brother wants it civil. ...but its starting to not look that way.
Also, I'm a bit butthurt because I gave my brother's wife the biggest olive branch I could, told her she'd always be my little sister, told her I was praying for her happiness, offered to be a shoulder and sounding board, and she changes her number and doesn't give it to me. (though she gave it to my wife)
Sorry had to vent. Prayers all around would be much appreciated.
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Post by Kerrick on Sept 15, 2015 22:38:38 GMT -6
Ugh, what a horrible and just plain ugly situation, through and through. I'm praying for it all. There is hope though in the fact that God is greater than the entirety of this situation and can bring goodness out of it - no matter how bleak and miserable it is now. I hope for Him to bring restoration immediately.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Sept 15, 2015 22:40:26 GMT -6
Thanks bro. Means a lot.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2015 18:55:43 GMT -6
Hey guys, I'm not going too "public" with this, but if everyone could say a small prayer for God's peace and intervention for a guy on Facebook who is a fan of my music. (For the sake of a name to pray for, let's use VF). He has messaged me several times just to talk and asked for prayer for severe depression – suicidal depression. He has expressed wanting to "just give up on everything" and that he "feels like dying." It's hard to know what to say to someone you barely know, but God knows what this guy needs. It's been weighing pretty heavy on me lately… Thanks!
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Sept 18, 2015 19:33:50 GMT -6
I'm praying DC. I know first hand how crippling depression is. I remember a time in my life where I was that depressed - and made two (unsuccessful) attempts at taking my life. (luckily I was saved by my parents for one and two police officers for the other - no doubt God had to do with their timing)
I'm praying that his anguish lessens and that he can get whatever medical/spiritual/mental help he needs to dig out of that hole. I'm also praying that he can find hope in this life, and that through Christ, joy and happiness are possible.
DC, we have a Spirit of Anonymity thread here - PM if you want the password for it. Its for discussion of ANYTHING that you don't want the public seeing. ...for now or future topics. (because how I set it up, guests/non-members can't see it, people searching Google can't see it)
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Sept 23, 2015 17:56:18 GMT -6
My grandma is doing well today. She doesn't know she's going into the nursing home... but she didn't do well on the dementia testing. For those who don't know, its a 30 point scale - 30 obviously being not having it. She took the test twice - got 11 once, got 7 another time. This is probably the last day I'll see my grandma. She had an ulcer burst today and doctors can do nothing for her. I drove halfway to the hospital until I learned she was being air lifted to another hospital an hour away. My parents are on their way. Man, this is so hard - I can only imagine how much harder this would be if I didn't have my wife by my side... She's DNR so... she'll be with Jesus soon.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2015 18:39:26 GMT -6
Oh gosh, I'm sorry Thomas...I'll be praying for you and your family.
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