A Personal Request
My goal has been to keep my posts trained on the issues and choices that are facing us as the election draws near. But sometimes, life happens, and this is one of those times. If you have a moment today, I respectfully request your prayers for my Dad, who was hospitalized yesterday. You may recall a post from last year, when we learned of his Alzheimer's. His memory has been playing tricks on him, as you might imagine, though he's been as full of mischief as ever. It appears he had some sort of stroke yesterday. Of course, a variety of tests will be run and we, as a family, will do all we can for Dad even as we seek God's guidance and help.
Did I ever tell you about the time that Dad and his sister went walking on the railroad tracks in our hometown? They were both kids themselves, you see. Now, the tracks were owned by Southern Pacific railroad, and so the letters "S P" were stamped on them. Reading the letters aloud, his sister said, "S P," ... to which Dad immediately replied, "S don't." She ran home and tattled and he was in trouble yet again. Seems to be family trait. He's a good man, a veteran, a retired minister, and he's my very best friend. My highest honor is being his son. Your prayers are appreciated.
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Oct '11
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God bless your father.
Nov '11
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Thank you for letting us know.
Jul '10
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My prayers that, as in all things, God's will be done.
Mar '11
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Dave Carter
Your prayers are appreciated. · · 10 minutes ago
...and already offered. God bless him, and your whole family.
Feb '12
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Dave,
My prayers have been submitted!
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Thank you for letting us know of this request. May God take care of your father and attend to his every need.
Mar '12
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Dave, count on our prayers. God bless your dad and your family.
Jul '10
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Will pray for him, Dave. God bless.
Sep '11
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Consider it done.
Sep '11
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My highest honor is being his son.
I love that.
Jul '11
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Mrs jpark and I will remember your father and the Carter family in our prayers.
Mar '11
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A parent in pain is a difficult thing. Prayers to you as well.
Jun '10
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Prayer for the Sick
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness.
O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden.
Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servant to health again.
Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us.
Amen.
Jun '12
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Prayers from Louisiana with you and your family.
Jun '10
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Will most certainly pray.
Jan '11
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Dear Dave,
Prayers offered & said. Trust in the Holy Spirit.
Jul '10
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God's speed for your Dad and family. Thanks for the request.
Aug '12
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Will do.
Jul '11
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May God comfort your father all of his loved ones in this tense time.
Jan '11
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Prayers for you and your family.