Good thoughts and prayers please

18 years ago

Hi everyone. I know I don't post very often but I was wondering if you could spare a good thought or two for my little brother. He was diagnosed with Crohns Disease about 7 yrs ago. He has been in and out of the hospital for the last 3 yrs, last year he had his colon removed and now has a colostomy bag. They thought that after having that surgery he would be pretty much back to normal. Well that isn't the case, there just seems to be one infection after another, and now he has been diagnosed as being bi-polar and has been very depressed about his health. He is only 27 yrs old and this is really starting to take a toll on him. He stays home all day with his 2 yr old and 4 month old daughters while his wife works full time and I think he is about at the end of his rope and tired of worrying about what's gonna happen next. So, please if you would include him and his family in your prayers, they could really use them. Thank you all so much!

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kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
Teresa,
Consider it done,lifting your brother and his family up in prayer.Hope he starts feeling better very soon.
Kathi
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
18 years ago
Teresa,

So sorry to hear of your little brother's many health problems. He and his loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers.

A friend of mine has a sister with Crohns. She too has one thing after another it seems, but does have some longer periods of time in there occasionally when she is not in the hospital with some emergency, but she is in her seventies and had it for a very long time. Her infections are usually 'line' infections, and not all hospitals can deal with them right. I hope/pray he has a good doctor, or can find one if need be.

Sue
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(((Dolly & sister))) My heart breaks for you both. We can just hope and pray for the best! I will include you both in my morning thoughts!
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kayjones
18 years ago
I certainly will send good thoughts his way!
lynne_melb
18 years ago
Sending prayers for his health.
clubm
18 years ago
Sending good thoughts his way.
teresava
18 years ago
I'll certainly send some special thoughts his way. My MIL has Crohn's disease also, but hers msut be fairly mild or under control. I believe stress can aggrevate the situation? I hope he is able to find some relief asap!!
susanjf_gw
18 years ago
please let him know how much people do care about him...the fact that he's caring for 2 small children we all can relate to...while he'll always have this cronic disease and depression, with meds and counseling, he can live a productive life. i have to give kudos to his wife...she, too, needs tons of encouragement for taking on the role of caregiver...if he has a computer, have him post...
lynne_melb
18 years ago
Sending prayers for him.
donna_oh
18 years ago
My prayers are with your DB-

Donna (^_^)
lydia1959
18 years ago
Sending good thoughts his way!!
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
Teresa,

Illness is a hardship for everyone around you. I am sending positive thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Gayle
heatherinohio
18 years ago
Sending lots of prayers and special thoughts. I am so so sorry that things aren't getting any better. ((((Hugs to all of you))))
LorifromUtah
18 years ago
((Teresa))

You and your family are in my prayers.

Lori
joyfulguy
18 years ago
Sending some good thoughts and prayers for your brother and family, plus hopes that he may feel more at ease being with his little ones.

(((((brother and family)))))

I hope that it may be possible for him to join us here on KT - sometimes an outside connection without needing to dress the kids and pack up for them is helpful.

ole joyful
teresa_j30
Original Author
18 years ago
Thank you so much everyone, for all of your prayers and thoughts. I'm gonna send a link to the KT to my brother today and see if might be interested in joining in. Again, thank you everyone. Have a great day!!
Jodi_SoCal
18 years ago
Good thoughts to your brother and his family.

A mantra that has gotten me through some very tough times ... "And this too shall pass."

Jodi-
Kathsgrdn
18 years ago
Sending your brother good thoughts and prayers. I hope his health improves soon.
Charlee_MO
18 years ago
Adding your brother to my thoughts and prayers.

Plus you and his families.

Charlotte
Linda Wayman
18 years ago
Sending lots of prayers and special thoughts. Hugs to all of you.

Linda
summer_tx
18 years ago
He has definitely had his share of bad health Teresa. I hope and pray that his mental and physical health improves. Best wishes for him and his family.
tami_ohio
18 years ago
Adding prayers from Ohio for your brother and family.

Tami
teresa_j30
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18 years ago
Well, thanks again everyone!! I sent a KT link to my brother and he came and read everyones posts and said "wow, its awesome to know that people that have never even met me are praying for and thinking about me" I told him what a bunch of nice people are here and he is gonna join us!! So, when he does, feel free to pick on him it makes him feel loved!! LOL I've been doing it for years!

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