Prayers Please - Page 4

She Cat · #31 17-03-2008, 10:55 AM

Hodge,

Your first responsibility is to yourself.....You need to put you first, and do what you need to do to be safe, and secure. In order to maintain a healthy marriage, you need to take care of your issues...

I hope that you can work this out, and do what you need to do for you...

Hugs.....

empowered · #32 17-03-2008, 03:04 PM

Praying for you Hodge

Please take care of yourself, and do the right thing for you...

Sindy

TLight · #33 18-03-2008, 12:32 AM

Praying for you Hodge. I know you'll make it through this.

Be gentle with yourself.

morgan · #34 19-03-2008, 04:10 AM

You are in my thoughts Hodge. Glad your dad is doing better.

hodge · #35 19-03-2008, 04:38 AM

Thank you all again. I really appreciate all the prayers and positive thoughts.

Dad had a scope-down-the-throat inspection procedure yesterday. I haven't talked to him yet because I'm sure his throat is sore, and he has such a hard time talking and keeping his breath as it is. But the report is that he came through okay.

Meanwhile I've actually had a good couple of days now. Maybe it's the Lamictal kicking in? Maybe it's my husband seeming to be more understanding of my condition. Ironically, I have actually been feeling good enough to do some browsing through professional journals I haven't been about to touch in about two years and focus a little here and there on my freelance project.

TLight · #36 19-03-2008, 05:29 AM

Way to go Hodge,
You made it through. It's so wonderful you could be there for your dad. Glad things are looking up.

An amazing woman. What do you think of the Lamictal so far? It's been suggested to me. I understand it's really for Bi-Polar, right?

hodge · #37 19-03-2008, 05:48 AM

Thanks, TLight. Yes, my med nurse said it was often prescribed for people with bipolar disorder. He said I'm not bipolar, but that I do have mood swings (and, I guess, yeah, who doesn't when suddenly triggered? :)). He said it has been recommended as well for depression, mood stabilization, and irritability. He said I probably won't feel much of the effect until week 3. I've just ended week 1, but maybe I'm feeling it a bit already; I'm very sensitive to meds. The things to watch out for, though, with Lamictal are rashes and hives. Even minor ones should be checked with the doctor asap because they could turn serious. I haven't noticed any yet, and, of course, not everyone gets them.

sunnydaze · #38 23-03-2008, 06:52 AM

I sent you a PM but the message sent did not apply to my thread to you earlier. Thanks for the message and ignore my last comment to you. How is your dad doing?
sunnydaze

Cindy · #39 23-03-2008, 09:08 PM

Hodge, Wow - what a grueling series of challenges. You've weathered them and are working on what YOU need. Kudos to you. Many of us are still learning the process. Here is a prayer I carry in my Prayer Box on a chain around my neck - EVERY DAY. Make sure you read the end it has a new twist. I got this in the hospital.

Grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, the COURAGE to change the things I can, and the WISDOM to know the difference. Grant me PATIENCE with the changes that take time,
an APPRECIATION of all that I have, TOLERANCE of those with different struggles and the STRENGTH to get up and try again, one day at a time.

hodge · #40 23-03-2008, 11:36 PM

Thanks Sunnydaze, my Dad is doing better, steadily improving (knock wood). He's actually calling me and other people again now, which is a sign of his increasing strength and lucidity. My Dad looooves to talk on the phone. He's expected to be in the hospital for awhile yet, but that's good, because we don't want him out of there until the infection is gone.

Cindy, wow, I just commented on your thread about how much I like this prayer. Thank you for sharing it here, too, and for your encouragement. And especially after just getting out of the hospital yourself. Good work.