22 August 2008

A Day of Bad News

It is actually the wee hours of Friday morning - but within the last 24 hours there has been quite a bit of bad news. I found out that my uncle, who is a diabetic had to undergo emergency surgery for his foot. It appears that he had a wound of some sort that went untreated until it was gangrene. He is in a cardiac unit for his heart. Please pray for my Uncle Gene. He is a tough old bird, but he lost part of his other foot previously and it hit him pretty hard. I also do not know what this has done to his heart.
I also heard that my second cousin, Mark collapsed in his home on Sunday and was rushed to the hospital. It appears he has a very serious brain tumor. They have done surgery and don't expect him to live until the end of the year. It is terribly sad as he is only in his 50s and will likely be outlived by his parents who are in their 80s. Some things just feel so terribly wrong.
Please pray for these two men in my family.

10 comments:

  1. Prayers going up for them--and for you too. Mom too (aka Great-Granny Grandma)

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  2. Wow, Julie. I am sorry to hear this, and yes, I will pray for all involved, that Father's hand would be evident and active in their lives.

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  3. Coming off of what we've gone through as an extended family, I'll certainly be thinking of you and yours.

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  4. I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll pray.

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  5. So sorry to read this Julie. We went through something similar with Ruth in January so our prayers are going up for your Uncle and your cousin. Love and prayers to all involved.

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  6. I'll remember to lift your family in prayer.

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  7. Praying... so sorry about your cousin. How is your uncle?

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♥ Juls ♥