Prayers for my Mom & Mother in law

 

Prayers for my Mom & Mother in law 

     My Mom has a lot of major health issues.  Her most recent issue is she has kidney disease.   The doctor didn't say what stage she was in.  But they did say they we're not going to do dialysis because she has Congested heart failure.   They don't want to put her through laying on her belly -4 hours a day for 4 days a week.  

  So basically if she is constant pain or can't be handle the pain.  The next thing is calling in hospice to see if it will help. 

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 With my Mother in law - Carolyn, she is doing good. She had an MRI done & they found a spot on her kidneys.  Both she & I went to her 1st appointment, it spot is 17mm or 1/2inch in size.  As of right now, theybwant to monitor her.  They want to have her come back in 4 months to get another scan done.  If nothing has changed they 6 months.   

  But if something changed then they will talk about the plan of action.   If not come back 9 months for a scan.  Same up to a year.  Their goal is to make it a yearly thing. 

So I will keep everyone posted on both ladies. 

Please say a prayer for all the family.  I am so overwhelmed with everything.  

Mental health issues/ The Holidays

 

Many people who have mental health issues, are not okay.  It is rough for someone to talk about what is going on inside their head.  If someone, wants to talk they don't know where to begin.  However, they beat around the bush.  Also the person may just shut down.  

Take it from someone who knows.  It's hard to open up and tell how you are feeling.  It's normal for me to say, I'm okay.  But actually I am not.  I try my best to have an upbeat attitude. 

I would love to spill my guts about the way I am feeling.   When I start, it may not be pretty.  I may have an a ugly cry.  But people might not care about what I have to say.   But you know what if I feel like talking I will.  And them I might let it tear me up.  

When I comes to the Holidays, it was easier when I was younger.  But now that I have other people depending on me it is even worse.  Someone with depression and anxiety during the holidays think about, "Am I going to have enough money to get the gifts for everyone?" "Are they going to like the gifts?" "If I get all the gifts, am I going to have enough money for the bills after?"  Those questions are just the start & not the only ones.  

As I sit her writing this, I'm trying not to tear up just thinking about those questions.   But it's true.  When I was growing up, it was rough on us.  We were blessed with extra help for the holidays.  We were grateful for the gifts & food.  

So, basically what I am asking for this holiday season.   If God places something on your heart to help someone in need, please do so.  You have know idea how it feels. 

I would like to thank everyone for listening to me vent.  I hope & pray everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.