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Since I have encountered this before, with my own lengthy hospital stays, and my kids' lengthy NICU stays, I know what it takes to identify a real friend. I try to not be a "needy" person, and I have never been one to need someone to hold my hand, but at the same time, everyone appreciates a true friend when you are in need.
At this point, we are dealing with my dad's illness. During this, as it is for most people, it makes it very apparent why I don't have a revolving door of friends. I have had most of my close friends for many years, and I know who I can count on. Dana, Amber, and Blake have taken over taking care of my kids while I have been in Little Rock. It's priceless to be able to leave town and not worry about who they are with. I have Rosjuane on the phone, listening to me have severe road rage, complain, and just be "me" without any griping from her. While I came home yesterday, I didn't stress about what my kids were doing, wondering why they were out of their routine, because they were playing in the yard with Michael Burns. His friendship is of immeasureable value to me.
I also have some major prayer warriors working with me, and that means as much as anything anyone is doing. I literally had TJ pray with me while I was flying down the interstate. Only TJ would respond to "I want you to pray for us" with ok, I will RIGHT NOW. And he did.
I hope YOU will too. Thanks to you all.
4 comments:
We are always here if you need us...we have had A LOT of fun with the girls, we just hate it is under these circumstances. We love you all!
I know I am not there, but you can count on me for anything you can think of "long distance." I know that's not much to say. I will most definitely be keeping you all in our prayers. I prayed for your dad first thing when I woke up this morning. Keep us posted.
Sounds like you have a bevy of wonderful friends!!!I am here as well,should you need or want anything,whatever is in my power to do,I will do.YOu all are still in my prayers...
I continue to bring your Dad's needs in prayer to our loving God. I know you and your Mom are under a constant stress/alert mode that can be very draining. I pray for your emotional, spiritual, and physcical health as you walk with your Dad through all of this. I'm thankful that you have such wonderful friends to take care of your girls. These people are truly a blessing.
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