I know that i'm new to these boards, but this is the biggest group of people that I can think of at the moment. I dont want to offend anyone with this favor, so if you don't believe in God then, please do not read further. About 20 mins ago I recieved news that my older brother is in ICU, his lung collapsed, he is going to be a first time father in september, he's having a baby girl, he and his wife found out monday what they were having. Im asking with all my heart and soul for anyone to pray for him and his family. Please. Thank you

You're not offending anyone I don't think. Whether you believe in God or not, prayer is something we all need from time to time. I will keep you, your brother and his entire family in my thoughts! So sorry to hear what you are going through! Take care and don't underestimate the power of prayer and positive thinking! It sounds like your brother has a lot to live (and fight) for, have faith that he will pull through! {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}

We are all friendly here, I'm sure if you need to talk or vent anytime there are plenty of us here who will be happy to listen. In the meantime take care of your family and keep us posted on your brother if you can!

I'm not much for praying, Bgirl, but I am definitely keeping your brother in my thoughts!

I think that with the power of prayer and positive thinking together, as SuperGem said, your brother can fight this.

We're here for support, so don't ever hesitate to ask!!

Best wishes to you and your family!!! Please keep us updated.

Sara

I don't really believe in God, but, believe me, I sympathise incredibly! My mother had complications from surgery and was on a ventillator for most of the month of December, and was in the ICU for various complications for the entire month of December and part of January. I understand what your family must be going through in this tough time. I'll keep your brother and your family in my thoughts and hope everything turns out well.

- Laura

No problem, prayer's what I do best. Know that I am praying for your family, and take comfort in God's strength. Did he get in some kind of accident? If you don't feel like talking about it, that's more than fine. Anyway, I'll be thinking about you and your family.

Peace,
JD

Hey I'll add my prayers to the others. Hope your brother is better soon!

May God grant he will welcome his baby girl, and both will be completely healthy.

Like others, I can't offer you prayers, but know that I'm thinking of you and hoping that your brother pulls through this just fine.


LabRat

Your brother will be in my prayers, Bgirl. I hope everything turns out fine.
And remember we'll be here if you need someone to talk to.

See ya,
AnnaBtG.

Your brother will be in my prayers, too, Bgirl. Have faith. May the Lord bless and keep you and your brother in his love.

God is our refuge and strenght, a very present help in troble.

Thank you all for your support

The reason his lung collapsed is unknown, but a catalyst is the fact that he works with fiberglass everyday..He was moved to a different room in the hospital and is no longer in ICU..He is doing better but is in a lot of pain and cannot return to work for at least 3 months..Thank you all again, I will keep you posted.

Thanks for the update, and I'm so glad he's pulled through the night, at least. I didn't see this thread until today, but it sounds like he's still going to need to be covered in prayer, so I'll keep on praying. For him and his family; it's incredibly stressful to have to watch someone you love go through something like this.

God bless you all.

PJ

Hi Bgirl,

Glad that your brother is doing better. I'll definitely keep him and your family (and his baby) in my prayers!

Hoping everything will turn out fine,
Jill

I'll pray for him also, then--adding the family to my prayer list! God be with you all during this.

Vaya con Dios,
Doranwen

Big hugs to everyone!

My brother is feeling and doing a lot better now. They sent him home, but he still has a tube in his right lung for a few days.

I would like to whole heartedly thank everyone for their support, it really, really helped to know that there was support for my family in their time of need.



You all have a GREAT day!

That's great to hear, Bgirl!!! May he recover swiftly and enjoy the experience of being a father for the first time!

Sara

Praise God

That's great news. I'll keep on praying for his continued recovery.

PJ

Oh, that's just great to hear! I hope he continues to do well!

JD

Wonderful news! Crossing my fingers and thinking good thoughts that his progress will be swift.

LabRat

I'm very glad for your brother, Bgirl!!

See ya,
AnnaBtG.

I am posting late...as usual

But I am Glad to know that your brother is doing better

Karla

I would like to thank you all again for your support! I thought I would update and say that all is still doing quite well with my brother and his family. My neice was born 3 weeks ago a healthy baby girl they named her Grace McKenna and 6lbs 10oz 19 inches long! She is a great baby and as soon as I can I will post a pic to anyone interested lol...im such a proud aunt! Thank you all again!

Well, congratulations, Aunt! Sure, post a pic--I'm sure people would love to see!

I will continue to pray for everything to be better

Congrats! I hope all is well.

Yea!!!!



James

Just read this topic. How're things now?