I can't cope with my Father being in ICU

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Praying for your Father’s health & recovery. Praying for you & the family.
 
I just wrote a long drawn out explanation of why my father was in ICU and why he needed our prayers.

My post didn’t go through and I can’t bring myself to write and explain in full again.

I can’t cope. I am not like my family who are going about their daily lives and just taking it one day at a time.

Sometimes I can’t move and just sit in my car crying.

I feel so selfish. I’m not special, I should be able to snap out of this

I called my doctor and got a prescription for anxiety.

The only thing that gives me peace is never leaving his side.

He is not Catholic or a religious man for reasons I don’t want to explain again.

I have contacted my priest. He is so busy, and my father is not Catholic.

I’m so scared. I’m so exhausted. I need your prayers please. I just want him to not suffer and either get better or be at peace and see his mother, father, and little brother who have long since passed.

He is a good kind man and a US Army Vietnam veteran. He’s a hero and so special to me and my family.

Please, don’t judge, I just need prayers. Please, I’m so scared and distressed and exhausted.

Thank you.
Oh…my heart cries out to you for His love and comfort…I hear you and understand your grief in this time you feel so alone…I am sooo sorry…although the priest is not there for you JESUS IS!!! He cares and grieves with you!!! God is so beautiful and merciful. He desires repentance but works within the knowledge of those that come to Him. Our Lord will deal with all of us with justice and mercy…something only HE can do as we can’t understand the balance as can He. What i have had to unfortunately advise is to look to HIM…develope a close relationship with the Lord Jesus first and then TRUST in His mercy and judgement. He will do all He can for us and our loved ones…HE LOVES beyond any love we could EVER have…TRUST in HIM!!! Read Faustina and His Divine Mercy. You must REST in this assurance… kneel before the Blessed SACREMENT in Adoration and take a deep breath…give this to HIM as HE ONLY can understand as you need understanding… He loves your dad…rest in His loving mercy and pray for eternal rest for all. I will pray also WITH you… you are NOT ALONE…although, sadly, I’ve been there…

My hugs and prayers in the Holy Name of Jesus our LORD,
mlz
 
Thank you so very very much to all of you. You helped me so much today. Your prayers and kind words of encouragement took my breath away. You are all wonderful people God Bless you all. I can’t find the words to express my thanks.

And I can’t believe it. My father woke up today and he had been intubated. They took the tube out and he is doing OK. Trying to speak. He is still in ICU but we now have some hope.

He whispered in my ear that he loved me. He hasn’t said that in so long. That and your prayers made all the difference.

Thank you all so much again. You have no idea
…I read every word of every post and said every prayer that was given. It feels like a miracle took place.

Thank you again. Thank you so very very much. I will keep praying.for his full recovery and I know now that whateverhappens it will be ok.

I hope this makes sense.
 
I have been in that situation and I can relate.

I hope and pray the best for you and your family

Our Father…

Hail Mary…

Glory Be…

Stay strong!
 
Thank you so very very much to all of you. You helped me so much today. Your prayers and kind words of encouragement took my breath away. You are all wonderful people God Bless you all. I can’t find the words to express my thanks.

And I can’t believe it. My father woke up today and he had been intubated. They took the tube out and he is doing OK. Trying to speak. He is still in ICU but we now have some hope.

He whispered in my ear that he loved me. He hasn’t said that in so long. That and your prayers made all the difference.

Thank you all so much again. You have no idea
…I read every word of every post and said every prayer that was given. It feels like a miracle took place.

Thank you again. Thank you so very very much. I will keep praying.for his full recovery and I know now that whateverhappens it will be ok.

I hope this makes sense.
Thank you for the update. I will continue to pray for you and for your father’s recovery…
 
I will certainly pray for you :crossrc:

No one knows how they’re going to respond in these instances and everyone responds differently. Keep the faith, Jesus is never closer to us than in these moments than when he seems farthest. May God bless you and your family.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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Prayer for a Miracle

God of all creation, you who spoke a simple command and brought forth light from
the darkness, I ask you now to send forth your miracle-working power to heal debradee and her Father. You cleansed the lepers, opened the eyes of the blind and by
speaking a simple command, you empowered the crippled to rise up and walk.
You sent forth your life-giving power to all those in need, including those you raised from
the dead. I ask you to send forth your healing power into debradee and her Father’s body and give him the strength to fight his illness. I ask this through my Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

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For Help in Trials

Most holy apostle St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered your beloved Master into the hands of His enemies has caused you to be forgotten by many. But the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases–of things despaired of. Pray for me who feels so hopeless. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege accorded to you of bringing visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolations and succor of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, in particular debradee and her Father), and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout eternity. I promise you, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen.

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Prayer to Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe

St. Maximilian, amidst the hate and lonely misery of Auschwitz, you brought love into the lives of fellow captives and sowed the seeds of hope amidst despair. You bore witness to the world by word and deed that “Love alone creates.” Help me to become more like you. With the Church and Mary and you, may I proclaim that “Love alone creates.” To the hungry and oppressed, the naked and homeless, the scorned and hated, the lonely and despairing, may I proclaim the power of Christ’s love, which endures forever and ever. Amen.

†
 
Praying for a continued healing for your father, and peace and comfort for you all.
 
Thank you so very very much to all of you. You helped me so much today. Your prayers and kind words of encouragement took my breath away. You are all wonderful people God Bless you all. I can’t find the words to express my thanks.

And I can’t believe it. My father woke up today and he had been intubated. They took the tube out and he is doing OK. Trying to speak. He is still in ICU but we now have some hope.

He whispered in my ear that he loved me. He hasn’t said that in so long. That and your prayers made all the difference.

Thank you all so much again. You have no idea
…I read every word of every post and said every prayer that was given. It feels like a miracle took place.

Thank you again. Thank you so very very much. I will keep praying.for his full recovery and I know now that whateverhappens it will be ok.

I hope this makes sense.
Praise be to God!!! Thank you Jesus!
mlz
 
Thank you so very very much to all of you. You helped me so much today. Your prayers and kind words of encouragement took my breath away. You are all wonderful people God Bless you all. I can’t find the words to express my thanks.

And I can’t believe it. My father woke up today and he had been intubated. They took the tube out and he is doing OK. Trying to speak. He is still in ICU but we now have some hope.

He whispered in my ear that he loved me. He hasn’t said that in so long. That and your prayers made all the difference.

Thank you all so much again. You have no idea
… I read every word of every post and said every prayer that was given. It feels like a miracle took place.

Thank you again. Thank you so very very much. I will keep praying.for his full recovery and I know now that whatever happens it will be ok.

I hope this makes sense.
Deo gratias! Thank you for the update.

Prayers continuing for you and your father…
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*O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, who brought forth the Son of God still remaining a Virgin, assist us in this necessity.
O Star of the Sea, help us, and show us that you are our Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, we humbly ask you from the depths of our heart to help us in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power.
O show us that you are our Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother, we place this cause in your hands. Amen.*
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Prayers continuing for you and your father…
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*O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, who brought forth the Son of God still remaining a Virgin, assist us in this necessity.
O Star of the Sea, help us, and show us that you are our Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, we humbly ask you from the depths of our heart to help us in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power.
O show us that you are our Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother, we place this cause in your hands. Amen.*
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Prayers continuing for you and your father…
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*O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, who brought forth the Son of God still remaining a Virgin, assist us in this necessity.
O Star of the Sea, help us, and show us that you are our Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, we humbly ask you from the depths of our heart to help us in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power.
O show us that you are our Mother.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother, we place this cause in your hands. Amen.*
 
Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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