Greetings James_OPL, Bre, Angierabbit2012, Tbcrawford, Justicia et Pax, The Pheonix, Bernadette173, Trishie, Luigi Daniele, Peggy in Burien, Irishmom2, My unabashed purloining friend, Splaghnizomai, Hazcompat, MS_SURVEYOR, Irish Girl 68, The Reginator, Rayne89, Ypat, Usmaedchen, Ceebee, Politica, Petitfluer, and all of those who are reading this thread and praying this intention elsewhere On or Off of Catholic Answers Forum,
Thank you so much for your faithful prayer and your words of support and encouragement.
@Angierabbit2012 - Thank you for placing this intention at the Grotto in Lourdes, France. A family friend emailed me and asked me what was significant with the Grotto and I got a chance to share about Our Lady to this family friend.
@The Reginator - I have started to read this book and it has helped me very much so far. Thank you for taking the time to post it.
To All - Today has been a rough day. The days of no sleep are taking their toll on me as well as facing Examinations. I think I am doing okay with those [exams]. However for the first today I felt myself getting angry with what is going on. I admit this to all of you guys because right now I feel weak and very confused. Thank God for the Sacraments, they are so helpful, even more so at this time. It is hard to get sleep when the calls are coming in from different Time Zones and as well that I cannot sleep because much of my day is spent in prayer and or studying and trying to discern what the decision should be. [NOTE: If you are one of the callers and you are reading this thread, please by means you know what I have said to you, call WHEN you feel you need to, this weakeness shows a lack of virtue on my part. I am saying this as I wish to give a complete snapshot of what is going on.] To say that I feel strong and can handle this would be so much of a farce. I can do nothing, but only with the grace of God.
My mother had extremely low blood pressure today. The doctors have said that there is concern now. And yet in the middle of it all, I still feel at peace, and that is ONLY by the Grace of God. As to my decision for this day I have decided to continue Mom on life support. Man this gets hard, this is a daily decision. The doctors assure me she is in no pain.
I have sent several CD’s of my playing the piano and singing her favourtie Hymms overseas. I have also enclosed a few of the Catholic hymms that she has come to learn to like. I hope that these will comfort her.
I, my family and their friends continue to ask and beg for your prayers. Guys, you have no idea of how much you are all helping in this situation. I am so indebted to CAF and those who have helped me and my family in this hard time.
God Bless You All,
Anathama Sit
[and to the one who knows me as your dear theiving friend.]
