I believe GOD made me write this because I need as many prayers as I can get.
I have three beautiful sons.
And as any parent knows, sometimes one of your children gets off the beaten track and you find yourself dealing with an issue you are unprepared to handle.
My youngest son has had an issue with alcoholism for years. Several stays at Hazelton, three marriages, and unsuccessful AA meetings.
My other two sons decided it best to not tell me when he fell off the wagon - to shield me from the pain.
Last year he married a wonderful gal who he told me yesterday, is more supportive about helping him with his addiction than anyone else in his life.
Last night he called to tell me that he was once again going to Hazelton. I had no idea he had fallen off the wagon again. I told him I loved him and would pray for him and asked him if he had a bible. He said he did and I told him he MUST get right with GOD.
I told him without GOD he would not make a lasting recovery and he agreed. He sounded like he had finally decided this was the time to get clean because of the support of his wife.
Tonight middle son called to tell me that during the intake physical exam they discovered he had atrial fibrillation and they took him by ambulance to a hospital.
He works for Minnesota DMV and he had to get the vaccination when they first came out but refused the booster. Whether this has anything to do with the heart issue, only GOD knows for sure.
I sit here tonight knowing that my youngest son, whom I remember as a beautiful happy child may die and I cannot be with him.
If it is GOD's will that he be taken to Heaven, so be it. But it does not alleviate the pain in my heart.
So I guess I not only need prayers for Brian, but I need prayers for his Mom.
I lived with Afib off and on for years. It can lead to strokes, but in general is not severely life threatening.
Likely one of the first things they will do is electrocardio version. They shock the heart to stop it and the heart will restart on its own in rythm. I had that four times. Each time the period between conversion and the afib returning was shorter. The first time it lasted close to two years, and if I had followed the doctors advice and dropped more weight it may have lasted a lot longer.
The next step is ablation, and I did that about eight years ago now. In ablation they go into the heart and destroy the nerves that are firing out of time with electrical shock. I have some nights that I get a little out of time during sleep. Have your son test for sleep apnea. It is one of the primary causes of afib. It could also be related to the vaccine, but it could be a less benign source.
Many people after ablation will have afib return continuously, and those folks will often go for a pacemaker to stop the malady. So there are solutions to his problems.
I will also send up a prayer for him as that for sure can also work miracles. God bless, and don't worry.
Just want to chime in here to add some more context. This one is really worth a more in depth conversation with the son and his cardiologist. Afib can range from incredibly mild - something which may only occur rarely to more serious. We have a ton of clinical experience with it. Doctors know how it progresses and how to treat it effectively. Old drugs, long experience with them, as well as some options if those fail like the ablation. The big thing that people live long lives with Afib. It's very common.
Get him to a competent cardiologist who has good bedside manner and who will take care of him. Take care of his body as best as you can. The prayers will help the rest of the way, but don't let worry become overwhelming if his case isn't severe.
I know two people who had ablation last year with full recovery.
You seem like the right person to ask......what are your thoughts on taurine as a supplement?
This verse came to my mind immediately as I read your post:
Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
I pray for healing and God’s divine touch on your son - his heart, his mind, his emotions and that this would truly be his rock bottom. I pray for God’s peace, comfort, hope and even JOY in the midst of uncertainty and pain to flood your heart, mind and body in the name of Jesus! I pray the same for your entire family, your daughter in law and all who are impacted. I pray that the God of miracles will restore your son and redeem what has been lost in the powerful and mighty name of JESUS. Amen.
Amen.
Amen. Miracles do happen.
Amen.
In agreement, in Jesus' holy name, AMEN
Love you and praying, mom.
God Bless you both. Do not be afraid. May God bring you comfort and peace.
Been through something similar. If he can do a switcheroo, I would recommend the program at Hanley in West Palm Beach Florida. It will change his life and the lives of everyone that loves him. For real this time.
That's what someone told us and I was afraid to believe it after my loved one did numerous stints at Hazelton and elsewhere. It's the only program that worked. It was miraculous.
The story of Job is often referenced in a couple of ways. The first being about suffering and how God let Job suffer and such and so if life is hard it could be worse, you could be Job. I often reject that take altogether and more and more people seem to be doing the same.
The second take is that when Job finally asked God why, God responds with something about not being there at the dawn of creation and a bunch of perspective talk. Most people assume this to mean a reminder that we are small and are never to question God. I also reject this take altogether, but unfortunately too many others don't yet.
For me the story of Job is about honesty and truthfulness. Truthfulness to God and self. When Job, after losing everything finally comes before God, when he finally is truthful with his heart and the situation, God gives an answer and Job finds peace... God then restores Job completely, something that's counter to to the idea in the second part I mentioned. If it was about never questioning God then why did God restore him? Why would God reward Job with a second, bountiful life instead of letting him wallow: "You dare question me!?! I will leave you as poor as you are now. Enjoy the last years of your existence in pain and suffering-" no He doesn't do that, instead He gives it all back. The key takeaway being that Job didn't get over the suffering until AFTER he was honest with God and himself.
My point is, I have been through some shit and I didn't get through it by huddling in a corner in the fetal position saying "lalalala God is good!!!! lalalala God is good Thy Will be done-" no... I got through it by being honest with Him and with me. When I was angry, I told Him I am angry. When I wanted the suffering to end I screamed out loud that I was over it. When I felt something in my life was wrong, I told Him "it's wrong". Every time I have been in a rough situation, I find clarity in being truthful so while I will honor your request, I would ask that you consider my words and that if you are mad, tell Him. Be honest with your feelings. Don't keep up some facade like you have something to prove, because you don't. Your relationship is between you and He. And with that I leave you with well wishes and support.
That is a very thoughtful reply, I believe you're right in that. When I go through my troubling time I also try to pray honestly.
Bringing my problems before God and asking him to help, it helps get to the heart of the issue. Nothing wrong with people affirming to themselves that God is good, as he is.
It's always in my thoughts but when I'm in pain ( spiritual, mental or physical) I bring the issues to God.
It helps strengthen your walk with God.
Yes. You are spot on about Job.
Further context is the timeline of Job in that the story took place before Moses. Also of interest to some BibleAnons is the fact Lucifer was allowed audience with God in Heaven.
These points are of interest in the story for a big reason - especially RE: Addiction & Love:
Now why would God allow that? It’s the nature of our Hearts & Souls.
@OP You %100 were sent here.
This may not make sense now - I am excited for you.
You are @ Prime Time to go & seriously be amongst your family.
Take Audience:
Say this knowing they will continue to be siblings and weigh and make their own decisions. Remember when you are gone they will continue this model. Set the example.
Secrets Make Sick
I say this as I am in recovery Myself from literally Complex PTSD & Addiction.
The greatest tool in their chest of Spiritual Warfare is isolation.
I got so wore down I ended up with the PTSD. When PTSD gets more complex and has many angles to it - turns into Complex PTSD. I turned to self medicating. Then shit got worse - I got more isolated. I lost the ground. My heart was broken / shattered. My soul was sick. You name it. A life of seeing death en masse and repressing it, current PTSD additions, all stacked up. Found myself literally in a place where I logically was fully aware of what I was doing but my soul and heart were so sick the only way I could feel joy at all was Drugs.
I didn’t go to a clinic. I didn’t do a Recovery Center. Why?
God was my Recovery Center.
This coming from someone who was basically agnostic: I felt that God was something bigger than me and past my understanding. I didn’t debate he existed. I just didn’t know him.
Those places work for a lot of people. I knew they wouldn’t work for me. This had to be done the way He wanted it. I went to AA meetings and I spoke and people cried. They heard me - then came to me and said “God brought you here.”
To be honest - it wasn’t me talking. Words came into my mind that I feel he put there.
@OP Like I said - I am excited for you. Life is hard & these times are important. Play them & do not play them without God’s Armor. Bout to call someone? Pray. Can’t think of a prayer? Say the Lords Prayer.
Grace.
Know you absolutely were brought here because there are those of us here that have applied our Autism against these Spiritual Attacks ( Addiction being one of them ).
If you hear a negative voice in your head trying to make you sad, negative - otherwise shake you - %99 chance it’s a Spiritual Attack. Focus on being there - feeling later.
If you need ANYTHING - DM me. Come here. Don’t be alone. Need prayers? Tell us. The more asks the better.
Beyond all Mountain Peaks is Peace.
Mom I am praying for Brian & you.
My wife heads & works with other recovery clinics. She tells me on average it takes 7 times on a recovery center for it to finally work (when looking at the data she has access to) & is working on community education to help others know that it isn't laziness or unwillingness to change after going the first time. It generally takes multiple times through the classes for something to stick in a way that the individual is able to maintain their life in recovery.
God knows I have fallen into habit way more than I ever wanted to & know if I ever let myself go down the path again, I will be hooked just like I was years ago. I don't think any addict is ever recovered, we simply recognize it is something we must abstain from & anything that can lead us back to whichever habit we needed to break needs to be cleared from our lives.
Keep loving & praying for them. Recognize the good they do & encourage more of it. God is good & will make him stronger & more compassionate for it.
May God bless your family!
Prayers on the way, by the grace of God I quit drinking 30 years ago.
How wonderful fren!! Congratulations on your hard work to accomplish this incredible feat!
Amen to all of the heartfelt prayers here for you and your son Mom! 🙏👆🙌
I am praying for your son. Take heart and trust that he will beat all adversities including the heart issue when he has the power of such loving parents behind him.
May the Lord Jesus bless you all with peace, and with great faith, and with great focus. May His footprints be beneath each of you everywhere you go.
The alcohol would have killed him eventually; the Afib may end up saving his life, as it will surely scare him. It isn’t about just him.
Thinking about you and yours bud.
God loves Brian so much that He breathed life into him.
I doubt there's anything that anyone can say that will alleviate your pain.
I believe that God does answer all prayers just often not when we want or how we expect but ALWAYS at the perfect time and in the perfect way.
I lit a candle for Brian and I will devote tonight to praying for you both.
Prayers for you and yours aumone. God bless you always fren.
Lots of love to you and Brian.
Praying, as one mom for another for hope and healing... We had some touch and go situations when my son was a baby. That was hard, but we made it through..
Praying for you mom.
Prayers up.
Done. If he just had the one shot not more that is very promising. Afib can be managed but yes he must stay sober now since ETOH complicates heart and circulatory health. This sounds like the wake up call he needed though.
I agree. I told hubby this may be what he needed to stay sober. Thank you for your prayers.
I am really having a difficult time holding it all together.🙏
Let me give you a scripture that the Lord recently ministered to me: Isaiah 41:10. It starts out Fear not. I speak life to your son and family. The scripture also says that God is a very present help in time of trouble... meaning He is right on time in your greatest hour of need.
Praying for all of you, fren. 🙏
Sending prayers and hugs to all of you.
Heavenly Father we love you so much. We ask that u look after aumone and her son as they walk this battle of addiction that has taken grip on the son. Stregthen the mom so she can stand strong and be the light and love for her son as he takes on his personal demons. Fill the son with your spirit so he can break free from the chains and walk a life with you in his heart. Protect him and heal him from atrial fibrillation and let him return back to normal healthy, happy and at peace in your arms. We love you Father. In Jesus Christ glorious name amen
Keep faith sis. You reaching out for prayer is the most powerful thing you could have done. Keep praying yourself. Keep turning to God. Addiction is something that really hits home for me. I was a drug addict for years and I know the struggle it has on both the individual and those that love them. Never lose faith. I am here if u need more prayer or just a friend to vent to. I'm gonna be adding your prayer request to the scored prayer collection so we can get constant prayer about it. Love u. God bless
Praying for you. God has you each in the palm of his hand. May he restore your son's health. 🙏🏻
I'm holding you all in my heart & prayers. One of our sons has struggled with alcoholism for 25+ years and has had more close calls than I could count. I truly understand your pain. I believe that God's grace will be there for you, as I pray it is for our family too. You are not alone. Much love to your family.
God Bless Brian and Mom. Please restore Brian to full health and ability to beat his disease. Please watch over the entire family.
(Alcoholism is a disease. It's not curable forever, but there is effective treatment).
Keep your hope and faith.
Just want you to know many people on here will pray without commenting (I usually just pray - I talk to my Papa alot). I figure you have more supporting you in orayer than you think. God Bless you and your family with peace, healing, direction, and salvation.
God bless, protect and heal you all through these difficult times. God loves us all and in the end hes truly all any of us have in the end, even beyond the love of mother and father.
Do not consign yourself to losing him, God may indeed have different plans for him and it is okay to ask God to bless him with long life and happiness. He holds us all in his hands, he was with you both during all those little moments as mother and child and loves you all more than words can express.
I pray that you're all healed and the seeds planted in all of you grow to beautiful and whole.
I have walked in your shoes, aumone. I understand your torment. You will be in my prayers today, and in the days to come.
Your son will be healed.
Check out the story behind The Inexhaustible Cup. Prayers with tears and love (joyful-sorrow) are most effective. Your heart matters more than any type of rituals or specific prayers you recite. But the experts below should help give you an idea of how Christains pray for intercession. Also, pray for the conversion of sinners and softening of the hearts of man. And the intercession of The Theotokos to heal your son.
There's specific saints you can pray to. I personally recommend The Theotokos/Virgin Mary. The Theotokos has the comfort of a mother for healing, while God a warrior and upholder of the enmity between seeds.
Prayers and love!
Here's some resources:
https://www.inexhaustiblecup.org/history
Specific prayers for the Inexhaustible Cup (pdf at the bottom of the page).
https://prescottorthodox.com/akathist-2/
I just checked that out…wonderful 💕
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Prayers for Brian and you as well, fren. God is good. He will do what's best.
God stay close by you all. Do not fear for he is close. I pray for your safety and healing and for your strength in God. Wrap the light and peace around you all. Amen.