For Those Who Pray

Hi, all. As you know, I seldom talk about real life on these pages. Mostly, because I'm an introvert. But, also, because I don't like to burden people with my troubles.

Still, I do feel that your positive thoughts and support have helped me in the past...and today...someone else I love needs some spiritual assistance. So, if anyone feels they can provide...please chip in a few kind thoughts for her.

I'm the youngest and most unexpected child in our family. My siblings are decades older. So, most of my neices and nephews are about my age. One of them, my brother's daughter, Heather, is fighting for her life right now. She had pneumonia and it spiraled out of control. Now she has sepsis (blood poisoning) and a condition known as ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). Her lungs are full of fluid so she can't breathe on her own, and her body isn't recovering from the damage of the infection. ARDS permanently damages the lung tissue, so it scars over and will not work again. She, also, had a stroke, but they are not sure how much damage it has caused, due to her being unconscious. She has two little girls and is divorced, from a husband who cannot have custody.

So, send up a prayer that we can keep her girls in the family...somehow...with someone...neither set of grandparents are in a position to take custody, at this time, so Cindy, Heather's sister is taking temporary care of them. And, also, please pray that Heather recovers to the point where she can still be Mom and caregiver to her family.

Thanks!