Hello GA, About a year ago I posted a prayer request for my family and father, who is currently battling through cancer. This was when we first found out his cancer went terminal and we were all devastated but the support from this community was incredible. My father has been a very pious catholic all his life, and a rock to our family, often described as one of the strongest men any of his family and friends knew. Back then, we were given no longer than 6 months, and I am happy to say that my father is still with us - thank God and thank you all for your prayers and wishes.
Unfortunately, he recently has taken a sharp turn for the worse and together with all the issues stemming from his chemotherapy, he has now started to lose his mental faculties and it seems like he has symptoms of alzheimer's and it is very clear that he has now reached the final stage - the doctors say weeks to months maximum. I have now moved back in with my parents in order to help them with the caretaking because my mother is getting old herself and can't do it all.
However, after years now we are struggling financially and mentally and this is why I have come to this community again - we know he won't be around for much longer but we ask for your thoughts and prayers to carry us through these last steps in what has turned out to be a very arduous journey.
Thanks and God Bless
EDIT: Thank you very much for all of your prayers and kind thoughts, they are very well received and are truly humbling - this is hands down one of the best communities on the internet. For those of you who have asked how they can help, I posted a link below in of the replies. Mods, if this is not acceptable, please let me know and I'll remove. Thanks again.
May your father have a dignified last few weeks or months and be free from suffering. May you all have the strength you need for his and your own care.
Thank you so much for the kind words, means the world to my family and me
Prayers for your family. I hope you all find comfort in God's presence in your lives. I hope your parish priest is available and comforting too.
Thank you so much, really means the world
Dear Lord, bless this family with your strength for the time to come. Bring them the people & resources they will need for whatever need arises. Comfort them with your promise of Salvation through Christ Jesus, and when this beloved Father's days are done, bring him home to live with you forever. Please surround this family with your Presence, Love, & fill each of them with your Holy Spirit. Guide them in your Word that each day they know you better than they knew you the day before. Thank you, our Heavenly Father. I ask all this in the Mighty & Holy name of your only Begotten son, Jesus who took on the sins & iniquities of us all, he who knew no sin becoming sin for our sake. His death on the cross paid the price for those sins, his resurrection testifying that our sins were indeed paid for and any & all who were baptized & believed were redeemed. Thank you Lord Jesus. Thank you Holy Spirit for leading us & helping us in this life to see know & understand that what Jesus did opened the door to everlasting life for us. Bless & comfort this family. Amen.
Amen. What a beautiful prayer, thank you so much from the bottom of our heart.
God loves your Dad and your family very much. To Him be all the glory! ❤️
Of course, fren. Praying for a peaceful passing for your dad when God decides the time is right. Also, praying for strength and comfort for you, your mom and dad, your whole family. May the Lord welcome him home.
Thanks so much, i really appreciate you all, frens
My prayers go out to your father, you, and your family, fren. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much, really appreciate it.
I've been down a similar path, fren. I know what you're going through. God bless you for helping. It isn't easy.
Psa 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
When your Dad passes, you know where Jesus is at that very moment!
Thank you so much, one of the all-time great verses and a very beautiful reflection. Really appreciate it
Just sent a healing white light to encircle you both.
Thank you so much fren, well recieved and very much appreciated
God bless you and your family. Prayers for you in this time of need.
Thank you so much, it is really appreciated
Praying for you and your family. You will treasure these last of your dad's days. I read that we should thank God for our crosses, and thank Him even more for the really hard crosses that we bear, for God trusts us with them. May your dad's final days/weeks be peaceful and pain-free.
Thank you so much and i know it's not easy but i am thankful because l know so many out there would have loved the opportunity to see it coming and spend the last days together as a family. God bless.
Prayers on the way fren.
thank you so much from the bottom of my heart fren
Best wishes for your loved one.
Thank you so much for your thoughts
Prayers for your Father and family fren. 🙏🤍
Please check out these links to possibly help your Father:
FloridaSharkMan.org
ContrabandCures.com
Our Heavenly Father knows exactly what we need, always turn to Him. 🙌 Blessings on your Father's journey. 🙏
Thank you so much for the prayers and thank you for the links, I'll be checking them out!
I'm praying fren! 🙏🤍
Enjoy your last days together. I remember doing the same with my parents - it's a unique blessing and privilege to take care of the folks who cared for you when you were young...
It really has been a blessing and I am aware of how lucky I am in spite of everything, it truly is a privilege. Thank you so much for your kind words.
I am praying but faith without works is dead. Is there a place you can direct me to to help out financially. I know they dont allow that here but I would like to give
Thank you very much for your prayers, i really appreciate your kind thoughts. It has been a very difficult time and we appreciate any help.
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Thank you and Bless you
peace to you and your family. You are the lead dog now. That's both scary and liberating at the same time.
thank you so much, and yeah it feels weird but with God's help, I'm up to the challenge. Thanks fren
Your dad knows you are ready. I felt the way you feel now a few years ago. You'll grow into it..
Praying now!!
Thank you so much, really appreciate it