Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
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Rules for General Chat
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I have a prayer request, and this is a big one, for multiple reasons.
My stepfather needed bypass surgery. He was driven to the hospital early this morning, before sunrise.
However, as my mother was driving him, she turned too soon, and got two tires over the edge of our driveway. We had to call a tow truck, which had to call another to help. And because they couldn't afford it, I had to pay for them, over $300 worth that I can't afford right now.
Then it got worse. On the way there, they passed some homeless guy, who got so angry at them for whatever reason that he threw his flashlight at our car, and not only caused serious scratches on the door, but the back panel of a side mirror got completely dislodged, exposing the wiring.
On top of all this, while the surgery did go well, he is currently intubated on a fucking VENTILATOR, for reasons I do not understand. He is expected to be in the hospital for five to seven days.
We don't know what we're going to do. Can GME please fucking go TO THE MOON! already?! That's my only backup plan, and I bought in (over ten shares) because I was desperate and I trust YOU guys!
Is it possible to duct-tape the back of the mirror in case we have to go somewhere when it rains? We have the car under a carport right now, so there's that.
Oh, and the car's not insured. Insurance was cancelled a month or two ago because we can't fucking afford anything right now. Because of all of Dad's testing and preparation for this surgery.
Oh, and the warranty on the car has expired because it's about four years old.
God, I'm so frustrated right now. Please pray for our well-being.
Sending prayers for your FIL and the situation you are in🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼