For some unknown reason it seems that friends and family are usually hit hard around the holidays with bad news, illness, financial woes and even death. This year, unfortunately, is no exception. On Saturday a dear friend of mine texted me that she just found out that her unborn baby has spinal bifida. It's her and her husband's 5th child, an unplanned pregnancy just like their 4th. So this baby has been a bittersweet piece of news from the beginning. My friend was just coming to grips with the fact that she'd be a mother of 5 when she received the devastating news from her doctor. We have yet to talk because this is such a difficult time for her but I've been lifting her and her family up in prayer ever since I received the text.
Then last night Rob was playing on FB when he found out his uncle had had a heart attack and was septic. Through FB and talking to family a little, he's found out that his uncle's heart had to be revived so many times that the doctors fear brain damage. He's also in a diabetic coma with low blood pressure and a high sugar count. Rob's uncle has had many health issues in recent years, including having his leg amputated. But, even given his health complications, it still doesn't make this any easier. Rob's aunt (Bobby's sister) will be faced with many difficult decisions in the upcoming days.
This is not an easy time for our friends and family. It makes me count my blessings...and pray with a vengeance! If you are a praying person please lift these families up as they need as many prayers as possible. Thank you!
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