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Prayer Request

by Searching48507, Jul 02, 2008 08:14PM
Ladies,
This is totally unrelated to ovarian cancer, but I need your prayers.  My brother (42 year old insulin dependent diabetic) went into a diabetic coma this morning.  My husband and I found him on the floor at home and had to call 911.  He is in intensive care on a respirator and his kidney's have shut down.  Please pray for him.  He's been so depressed since our  mom passed in May that he hasn't been taking care of his diabetes.  His name is Phillip and I appreciate any and all prayers.  
Karen

Member Comments (19)

by Teresa222, Jul 02, 2008 08:29PM
To: Searching48507
I will put Phillip in my prayers.  You are under a lot of pressure.  So take care of yourself.
Teresa

by msjazz, Jul 02, 2008 08:38PM
I add my prayers for Phillip. Take care. Donna

by silver&gold, Jul 02, 2008 08:48PM
Saying prayers for Phillip ,.Take care  Angie

by kimmywah, Jul 02, 2008 08:48PM
To: Karen
My prayers and thoughts are with you for Phillip at this time.

Peace....Kim

by Kerano, Jul 02, 2008 10:12PM
I will lift Phillip in my prayers.

by turtle221, Jul 02, 2008 10:27PM
I will be praying for Phillip as well as you and your family.

by gma718, Jul 02, 2008 11:14PM
Prayers said for Philip...and for you and your family...Gia

by butterflytc, Jul 02, 2008 11:17PM
Add my prayer in too.

by Searching48507, Jul 03, 2008 07:57PM
To: All
Thank you all for your prayers of support.  Phillip is in critical but stable condition.  His kidneys still are not functioning and they did dialysis on him this afternoon.  He is still on the respirator as they don't want to bring him out of the sedation until they can get the kidneys under control.  We are praying for no brain damage.  When we found him he was breathing but very fast and shallow and not enough oxygen to support the brain.  
Karen

by Sharon2714, Jul 03, 2008 11:42PM
a prayer for peace for Phillip that the Loving Father would encircle him in His arms and give him the comfort of the soul and the body that He can provide ... God bless u 2 for being a loving sister
best of prayers
sharon

by crecco, Jul 03, 2008 11:46PM
To: Karen,
I too add Phillip to my prayers along with you andthe rest of his family.
      Chris

by Dineez, Jul 06, 2008 07:16PM
To: Searching48507
My thoughts and prayers are with Phillip, you, and your family. May her recover fully.

by marie3B, Jul 06, 2008 08:37PM
To: Karen
I am sorry that I did not see this sooner.  I will pray for your brother.  I pray he will recover fully physically and then begin to come to peace over the loss of his mom.  Love to your family, Marie

by msjazz, Jul 06, 2008 09:11PM
Phillip Is still in my prayers for a full recovery. You have been through so much, sending love and hugs... Donna

by Searching48507, Jul 07, 2008 07:57AM
To: All
Thanks everyone.  He is out of the coma, off the respirator, and the kidneys are slowing functioning.  Now, we are dealing with the "mental" depression issues.  Whenever he sees me, he pretends he is paralyzed.  Good thing I have a sense of humor and can laugh.  Yesterday he did the I can't move and can only blink my eyes for the Neurologist.  When I told him that the doctor was the Neurologist and if he didn't move his arms that he was going to have a lot of tests, he raised both his arms.  What a little sh#$ head.
But he's alive and recogonizes us, the rest we can deal with!!!
Love,
Karen

by vegas2cr, Jul 07, 2008 08:09AM
To: Karen
I am a type 1 insulin dependent diabetic for the last 44 years or since I was 14 years old..  I also have stage IV ovarian cancer... Do me a favor and ask your brother which organ he wants to give up?  Ask him if he wants to be blind, an amputee or a vegetable with a stroke... Its not an easy feat to take care of diabetes beleive me I know but I also know that with every breath I take I want to live...He is is desperate need of psychiatric counseling... When I was in my 20s one night I decided to drink too much and not watch my eating... Iwound up in the hospital with a DKA coma and am lucky I lived.. we don't get too many chances... I hope that your brother does well but that he allowed himself to get in that condition shows he has a problem.. My problem was a ex husband that had just left me with a 2 week old baby, a 6 year old and a 9 year old and cleaned out all the money,,,, AIl I wanted was to drink away my problems.. never did it again... Thats not to say now I don't enjoy a glass of wine... but I also know other ways to handle things now... and I handle a lot with having both...

I send good wishes.. and please take this with the intent I send it.. I hope for good things for your brother... Ronni

by kmccarthy, Jul 07, 2008 09:53AM
To: Karen
I apologize for not seeing your post sooner. God be with you and your family, and provide the wisdom and guidance you will all need in the coming weeks. He said He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is with you now through this stressful time.

Kelly