tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post5100319800184084914..comments2023-08-09T08:42:17.192-07:00Comments on A Walk in My Shoes: A Family Hanging OnDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081653211179263967noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-87675820307217485462007-01-03T21:48:00.000-08:002007-01-03T21:48:00.000-08:00I was wondering what you do to help get over a lup...I was wondering what you do to help get over a lupus flare up. Are there certain rituals you follow besides just trying to rest and cut down on stress? Easy one right now, huh? We're still lifting you all up in prayer.AMYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619232169486693856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-18934323504738600922007-01-03T20:43:00.000-08:002007-01-03T20:43:00.000-08:00HI THERE! I'm actually commenting again! Been so v...HI THERE! I'm actually commenting again! Been so very sick again, and as you know with Fibro and the likes, when you're down, getting back up again doesnt' happen all that quickly. <br />I've been catching up slowly on all the updates. What amazes me, is that you don't just update us, you write beautiful things! You amaze me, what a survivor, you can still through all of this post pics, and be creative in your titles. I did smile at the "new years bubble". Poor guy, he can have no shame now, everyone knows everything and seen everything while he lies there in that hospital.:( I still can't believe how difficult this is. You know from my emails I'm still praying and thinking of you all time. Hope to read more as I recover. So glad you had time with the pastor's wife too. AND I'm so blessed by the fact that you're whole family is taking care of you guys! Talk to you soon!<br />MichelleBrown eyed girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913605336732456573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-42461528906931265012007-01-03T19:50:00.000-08:002007-01-03T19:50:00.000-08:00Just checking in to read the latest update. Sorry...Just checking in to read the latest update. Sorry to hear that you have been unable to visit Mark for 2 days, that must be so frustrating and upsetting for you. Hang in there, hopefully tomorrow will bring good news and more baby steps forward.<br /><br />My thoughts are with you and your family.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015797292828295587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-35230982182513894272007-01-03T19:43:00.000-08:002007-01-03T19:43:00.000-08:00Darlene, I keep imagining Mark healing hoping that...Darlene, I keep imagining Mark healing hoping that the energy I am sending will help the healing process. It must be so hard for you not to be able to be with him as much as you would like, but at least his father is there, and you know Mark feels your presence with him always. I hope your Lupus gets under control, try to rest as much as possible. I will continue praying for all of you. God Bless you and be with you.chulita4https://www.blogger.com/profile/09485368330302355096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-34562308043021183132007-01-03T18:56:00.000-08:002007-01-03T18:56:00.000-08:00Darlene I want to send you healing light for yours...Darlene I want to send you healing light for yourself and lots of love. I'd also like to say that your journey may be long but it will not be lonely as we are all here to travel this road with you. So always remember that you are loved and that you are never alone!<br />Mark is never alone on his journey either as he is being lifted up in constant prayer by many wonder*full people. I know that it is hard for you when you are not there with Mark but he is never alone as Jesus is always there, holding him and loving him. <br /><br />God bless you all,<br />SheilaMagicaldamselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101726190584100101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-53958813642205097362007-01-03T18:54:00.000-08:002007-01-03T18:54:00.000-08:00I feel bad that Mark is apologizing to all of you....I feel bad that Mark is apologizing to all of you...poor guy. He likely feels like he ruined your holiday. When he becomes a Dad, he will know that none of that matters unless you have your children beside you. Sending more love and prayers to your family. And what an attractive family it is!!!<br />Much love to all, the candle still burns...Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845512494417503198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-1520281487528975072007-01-03T16:01:00.000-08:002007-01-03T16:01:00.000-08:00Hi sweet thing,
I am hoping with you that it is g...Hi sweet thing,<br /><br />I am hoping with you that it is good news tomorrow! And that you start to feel better, too. It can't be easy to fight with your own body when you need to be well and strong. ((hugs))<br /><br />Last night at prayers Wyatt asked me if mark 'could still see angels'...And I asked him what he meant. he said, "You know how little kids can still see angels, mom. How old is Mark? Can he still see them?" I said he was in his twenties, and I didn't know if he could. So he said to tell him that they are right over his head. ;)<br /><br />I was going to put that on my blog later, but I wanted to pass it on to you, so you could tell him. :)<br /><br />love to you! Something will be coming to you soon in the mail.<br /><br />:)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680903854519503303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-73293236220532401012007-01-03T14:54:00.000-08:002007-01-03T14:54:00.000-08:00Hang in there....our prayers are still with you an...Hang in there....our prayers are still with you and your whole family.<br />And now a "thank you" to you for your daily up-dates. Many of us are praying for your family and knowing that we can check in to see the progress that Mark is making is actually a blessing to us...a sense of relief to see that he is strong and still fighting for everything he's got !!!bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-45017696679757526722007-01-03T14:51:00.000-08:002007-01-03T14:51:00.000-08:00What a good looking family you are..!
Saying extra...What a good looking family you are..!<br />Saying extra prayers for Mark, and hoping that IF more surgery is needed, it will solve this problem.<br />Don't forget to take car of you..xxSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731396546695910306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-17420230333359485202007-01-03T14:44:00.000-08:002007-01-03T14:44:00.000-08:00I hope the x-ray came back on a positive note.
...I hope the x-ray came back on a positive note. <br /><br />Stay strong dear one!! <br /><br />We will continue to pray and my thoughts are also with Angela hoping she is coping ok too. You have raised some very strong children.<br /><br />xxxooo<br />TeresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-11218327005636928452007-01-03T14:36:00.000-08:002007-01-03T14:36:00.000-08:00This is a prayer from a book called "Pillow Prayer...This is a prayer from a book called "Pillow Prayers" that I read from each night. I thought of you when I read this.<br /><br />Tender Lord Jesus, in the midst of sorrow, my heart has turned into melted wax. Without Your strength to give courage, I cannot stand; without Your light to guide through this ebony hour, I cannot wick; without Your grace, my hope would be extinguished. Upon those whom I love, pour our mercy like annointing oil. Lift the weighty hours from our minds and untie the tension that knots deep within. Release Your cross-filled liberty into our hearts. You who goes before us, who steadies us through the valley, who brings up the rearguard, announce Your strong presence among us. Amen.Graceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259158741112399175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-82781898686693814842007-01-03T13:31:00.000-08:002007-01-03T13:31:00.000-08:00Prayerfully waiting for news of the x-rays today. ...Prayerfully waiting for news of the x-rays today. <br /><br />Blessings.Jerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063270175679985513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-78672136738049991322007-01-03T12:15:00.000-08:002007-01-03T12:15:00.000-08:00Ongoing thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish I ...Ongoing thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish I could be right there to give you a great humungous hug. <br />Wendywinnsangelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456411263561237019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-46671254268608737462007-01-03T09:47:00.000-08:002007-01-03T09:47:00.000-08:00I'm praying for the results of Mark's x-ray, and f...I'm praying for the results of Mark's x-ray, and for you. Your cry for strength makes me think of that passage in the Bible where the leader (Moses?) had to hold his arms up and his staff in the air for his troops to succeed in battle - whenever he dropped his arms his troops were pushed back. So two of his friends came on either side of him and held up his arms, and his men won the victory.<br /><br />I know I botched that story horribly, but my point is that I hope you know that we're here to hold up your arms when you're out of strength. We are praying, standing by you, believing in God's power to heal both you and Mark. Hang in there, let God fight for you!<br />Much love,<br />TrishTrish Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-1641765733458118652007-01-03T09:35:00.000-08:002007-01-03T09:35:00.000-08:00Well, I will be praying that the "whatever it is" ...Well, I will be praying that the "whatever it is" in his intestines be something that will not require surgery. Thanks for the udpate on the rest of your family. Please tell them they are in our prayers, too.LEstes65https://www.blogger.com/profile/15963146455105319876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-66296206076572697832007-01-03T09:17:00.000-08:002007-01-03T09:17:00.000-08:00Prayers for x-rays that give news of self healing ...Prayers for x-rays that give news of self healing and no further surgery are coming your way.<br /><br />I am also thinking of each of you individually and sending thoughts of peace....and sleep. You are all so exhausted and retaining your strenght is paramount right now.<br /><br />Take good care of yourself...thinking of you and sending love...xoxoxoxo...JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-41102891350127199722007-01-03T08:48:00.000-08:002007-01-03T08:48:00.000-08:00Praying for good news with the x-rays.....praying ...Praying for good news with the x-rays.....praying you will not get so bad you need to be hospitalized.......praying strength for your dear husband......your sweet daughter.......thanking God that Mark is who he is.....strong,determined,FULL of life!!<br />love&blessings,<br />Kim in INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-43249279796303564082007-01-03T08:43:00.000-08:002007-01-03T08:43:00.000-08:00best wishes and prayers will keep coming...best wishes and prayers will keep coming...*the mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451488250429118291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-17630389240372947452007-01-03T08:04:00.000-08:002007-01-03T08:04:00.000-08:00hanging in there with you dear one..hope the news ...hanging in there with you dear one..hope the news of the xray is good and what we are all praying for. you are a strong mama warrior even though you may not feel that way, and i so admire all that you are! blessings to your family as well. if i could send you all peace wrapped up in a package it would be in the mail today. i will keep sending you my well wishes via the universe and hope for only the best for your sweet, sweet boy. lots of love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-76715452001603573752007-01-03T07:29:00.000-08:002007-01-03T07:29:00.000-08:00you know were i stand on support and recovery real...you know were i stand on support and recovery realities... Mark is such a fighter and his family amazes us all with their stamina, willpower, love and support.<br /><br />never forget. those supporters need downtime too. focus on healing yourself... mind, body and soul. <br /><br />the rest is easy. when you can, be there for your boy. this is what family is all about. taking turns, shifts, and all that goodness provides mark with more healing power than you likely realize.<br /><br />stay well. <br />mark's on his way along the same path. <br /><br />Bbronxbthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064918223549408940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-38382197018225494662007-01-03T06:55:00.000-08:002007-01-03T06:55:00.000-08:00I am lighting my candle for Mark and your family o...I am lighting my candle for Mark and your family once again this morning.<br /><br />I will assume that what they have seen is gas that will hopefully dissipate soon. I'll be checking back to learn of the results of this morning's X-ray.<br /><br />Each of you is in my prayers. Mark is, indeed, lucky to have his youthful vigor on his side and I pray for resolution of the fever and its cause so that all his body's energy might be directed to healing. Your husband's vigil is draining, I'm sure, and I pray that he will find renewed strength each day. As Angie diverts her attention from the brother she loves to the beginning of her own life as an independent worman, I pray that she will know that her presence is not necessary for Mark to feel her love, that they are connected by bonds of the heart. And you dear Darlene, I pray that you will be able to draw on the well of love that is here for you in these comments and the storehouse of faith you have built throughout your lifetime.<br /><br />Sending love and good thoughts to you; please take care of yourself.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271616371758781735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-74975421791774382702007-01-03T06:52:00.000-08:002007-01-03T06:52:00.000-08:00i will continue praying for mark, for you and your...i will continue praying for mark, for you and your family. lotsa love to all of you. xoxoGuatyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-76522990160238278492007-01-03T06:49:00.000-08:002007-01-03T06:49:00.000-08:00Wishing you all the strength during this difficult...Wishing you all the strength during this difficult time. I went back to church last week and said a few prayers for you all.<br /><br />I love your dedication to one another, stay strong dearest Darlene, good times are waiting for you all.<br /><br />Sending you my best wishes and prayers XxXThe Mad Hatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17758892582289178843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-49969306625346092842007-01-03T06:48:00.000-08:002007-01-03T06:48:00.000-08:00Hoping you'll hear good news on the x-rays...hopin...Hoping you'll hear good news on the x-rays...hoping you can pull out of your lupus flare...hoping you can see Mark today and he will smile at you...hoping Angela can settle into her new job without feeling too badly about being away...hoping your husband continues to hold up so he can hold you up...hoping and praying...Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623887166087444590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-45092558762660484732007-01-03T06:39:00.000-08:002007-01-03T06:39:00.000-08:00checking in and sending you love and hugs as ever,...checking in and sending you love and hugs as ever, poet.poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399891195620776148noreply@blogger.com