Smoke and Prayers Needed

[Brew-Jitsu]

This year has been a rough one. The old man drank himself to death last year (at 55), my stepfather went to prison for bringing my mom within an inch of her life on March 1st (beat her while she was sleeping). My 18 year went into cardiac arrest on Friday night and stopped breathing for more than 15 minutes, so they are saying he's gone (mentally), and chances are good that they are taking him off of life support on Sunday.

I would not have been able to make it through the past year (or this week), without great people on forums like this one - to share knowledge, support one another, and offer guidance. I wanted to thank everyone for that. Life can be total shit at times, but there's a lot of good things to offset the bad...if you know where to look, and part of that I have found on BF.

 

[jjoanty01]

Sorry to hear all that you are going through. Smoke and prayers on the way. May God help and bless you in your time of need. Stay strong.

 

[Greykilt]

All thoughts of happier times and restful memories sent to you. Smoke Smudge and wishful hope to you. My sympathies, Sir. God speed.

 

[RevDevil]

Alex, I am truly sorry to be reading this. I will absolutely pray for you and your family. It's hard to not completely break down in the face of such devastation, I hope you have a good support system in your midst.

 

[LEGION 12]

Smoke and prayers sent for you and them stay strong.

 

[Brew-Jitsu]

Thanks, everyone. Responses like this are needed (and helpful).

 

[marcinek]

I'm sending whatever I can your way.

 

[1234]

Smoke sent.

1234,,,,

 

[Ken44]

I am very sorry to hear about what you've been through. Smoke sent, and my thoughts go out to you and your family.

 

[severtecher]

That is a tough road Alex. You hang in there Forum-mate. Smoke on the way.

 

[jdspaw]

All the best from my neck of the woods. Positive thoughts to you and yours.

 

[Rhesus Feces]

Smoke sent.

 

[N.E.Tim]

My thoughts and prayers are with You and Your Family.
I hope things get turned around for the better.
Don't give up hope.

 

[gobblergetter]

So sorry for what your going thru. May the good lord give you strength to endure
Prayers your way

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Smoke and prayers headed your way for you and yours Alex.

 

[SinePari]

Good vibes inbound brother... keep your head up.

 

[wolfmann601]

wow, talk about a horrible year. I will say a prayer for you..........

 

[shizuko]

Lean not on your own understanding, Alex. At times like these, it is purely ridiculous to try and make sense of the collapse around us. Keep faith that the Lord is doing what is best. Even if it is not best for us as an individual, where this life is concerned, it is best. Best for all. Best for us, as an individual, in the next life.
Peace be with you, Alex

 

[Brew-Jitsu]

Thanks again, everyone. I just got back from the hospital, and I'm a wreck. But my mom and other brother are holding up well, so that makes it less difficult. You all are great.

 

[sykes3170]

I'm so sorry for all the pain and suffering. Hang in there brother. Prayers on the way.