Prayer for my brother/SIL pls

TwoQTs · 11-12-2009, 06:33 PM

My brother just phoned me sobbing. I think I replied to someone's recent post about knowing when to put down a beloved pet. Well, Heidi (border collie) is failing & really struggling. They are so torn as to what to do. She has to be carried mostly everywhere, has more & more seizures, falls a lot, has a lot of neurological issues. Pain killers help as she seems pretty 'normal' other than the seizures & falling. The past few days they even have to hold her up so she can pee.

Yes, it seems clear to most of us that Heidi's quality of life is pretty bad. But, for J & E, it is their baby. He was sobbing tonight that they used to wonder how she'd react to children. They cannot have any. They've been through all the testing & have been trying for years with no success. Someone at the fertility clinic told him there were genetic issues (I THINK--but he was so angry that day I didn't quite grasp it all). They choose not to do IVF b/c they are worried about leftover embryos.

So, not only are they surrounded by fertile friends having babies at the drop of a hat, but their one precious furbaby is in bad shape. My brother's not a crybaby so for him to phone me in tears is quite something. He was going to take her in today but it is E's birthday & she's already been crying all day b/c of IF & Heidi.

Pls pray for them that they can make a decision on Heidi's life. And, for a miracle baby. It seems so unfair.

Thx

chris cdn · 11-12-2009, 07:48 PM

Oh my heart breaks for them. I remember the pain of IF. And the pain of losing a beloved pet. Both of those together... heartbreaking

They are in my thoughts and prayers.

MarinaTwinMom · 11-12-2009, 08:01 PM

It does seem unfair.

Sending prayers and good thoughts their way.

peako · 11-12-2009, 09:10 PM

Sending lots of strength and good thoughts. I know how hard it is to part with a fur baby

MaryK-MN · 11-13-2009, 05:33 AM

Prayers for them. It is hard to lose someone you love - it doesn't matter how many legs they have.

**BC-Shelli** · 11-13-2009, 09:27 AM

How sad...I feel so bad for them. Sending my prayers....

Lois · 11-13-2009, 11:39 AM

HUGS and prayers for them. IF is not at all fair.

TG1 · 11-13-2009, 01:42 PM

Huge *HUGS* and lots of prayers for them. It's never ever an easy decision to make.

11-12-2009, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
TwoQTs 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 13,550 Blog Entries: 34	Prayer for my brother/SIL pls My brother just phoned me sobbing. I think I replied to someone's recent post about knowing when to put down a beloved pet. Well, Heidi (border collie) is failing & really struggling. They are so torn as to what to do. She has to be carried mostly everywhere, has more & more seizures, falls a lot, has a lot of neurological issues. Pain killers help as she seems pretty 'normal' other than the seizures & falling. The past few days they even have to hold her up so she can pee. Yes, it seems clear to most of us that Heidi's quality of life is pretty bad. But, for J & E, it is their baby. He was sobbing tonight that they used to wonder how she'd react to children. They cannot have any. They've been through all the testing & have been trying for years with no success. Someone at the fertility clinic told him there were genetic issues (I THINK--but he was so angry that day I didn't quite grasp it all). They choose not to do IVF b/c they are worried about leftover embryos. So, not only are they surrounded by fertile friends having babies at the drop of a hat, but their one precious furbaby is in bad shape. My brother's not a crybaby so for him to phone me in tears is quite something. He was going to take her in today but it is E's birthday & she's already been crying all day b/c of IF & Heidi. Pls pray for them that they can make a decision on Heidi's life. And, for a miracle baby. It seems so unfair. Thx __________________ Kristin single mom to Emily & Alison Nov. 29/00 June/03 Daniel James, July 29th, 2004 stillborn at 32.5 weeks (cord accident) Walk softly and carry a big stick.

11-12-2009, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
chris cdn 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,083 Blog Entries: 65	Oh my heart breaks for them. I remember the pain of IF. And the pain of losing a beloved pet. Both of those together... heartbreaking They are in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ 3 IVFs, 1 FET, and an in 2004 mama of two miraculous and amazingly loud little boys

11-12-2009, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
MarinaTwinMom 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 20,220	It does seem unfair. Sending prayers and good thoughts their way. __________________ DD (9) and DS (9)

11-12-2009, 09:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
peako 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,765	Sending lots of strength and good thoughts. I know how hard it is to part with a fur baby __________________ peako If you don't stand up, you can't fall down. and the Mother of a

11-13-2009, 05:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
MaryK-MN 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 9,918	Prayers for them. It is hard to lose someone you love - it doesn't matter how many legs they have. __________________ ***************** Mary J (12/22/92) S (3/8/00) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■


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11-13-2009, 09:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
BC-Shelli BC: Endo, PG Loss & Gyn Procedures Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: God's Pit Stop Posts: 21,172 Blog Entries: 764	How sad...I feel so bad for them. Sending my prayers.... __________________ Shelli~ TTC #2 for 10 years until my body gave out... Dx: Chronic Endo/Adenomyosis.....Hysterectomy/LSO 3/9/02......Lap/RSO 12/9/04 Mom to my One-derful Lindsay 11/9/90 and Michaela...Heaven Born at 8 weeks pregnancy 4/25/94 "I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb" Jeremiah 1:5

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Lois 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: KS Posts: 16,287 Blog Entries: 438	HUGS and prayers for them. IF is not at all fair. __________________ Lois H&S, 10/01, IVF R, 10/04, Natural

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TG1 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 3,563 Blog Entries: 14	Huge HUGS and lots of prayers for them. It's never ever an easy decision to make. __________________ Theresa Mommy to: Kelly 12/27/2000 & Twin angel

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