[thepostman]

I don't ask for prayer much on here but 2 things have been weighing heavy on both my wife an I.

My sister who has struggled with a lot of different issues for years now attempted to commit suicide. This is not the first time she has done this and sadly I do not think it will be the last. There are a lot of issues she has to work through but hasn't been fully willing to and it has been tough on our entire family. She is still in the hospital so prayers for her and my family would be appreciated. I just pray she accepts the help she needs and more importantly I pray she finds peace with God. Tough situation.

About an hour later after getting that news my wife got a phone call saying her sister was involved in a car accident on her way back to college after Thanksgiving break. She was riding with 3 other people. She is still in the hospital but the other 3 have been released. Please keep her in your prayers and my wife's family. It has been a long 24 hours. Below are a couple articles about the accident. It is still unclear how it all happened.


http://standardspeaker.com/news/4-injur ... z1f2XCu2Ox

http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-s ... 2159.story

So both of these things on top of being less than a month away from having our first child has been a lot to deal with. So your prayers are appreciated! thanks! That is what is so cool about Flamefans, we can be complete jerks in good fun together but we also pray for these same people, just another reason why Liberty is a special place.

[Sly Fox]

Saying a prayer right now for all of those requests in Texas.

[flamehunter]

Praying for all postie.

[jack_sparrow81]

Praying for your family Post

[PAmedic]

will add your family - sorry to hear about the issues but praying for peace for all involved

[bradyfan]

I just found this part of the board and saw this request. Some of my family members have been in similar positions and I'll be praying for you. I know how it can feel to be close to someone struggling with that.

[bigsmooth]

postie. sending a prayer out now. sorry its late. im just reading this.

[thepostman]

Guys I appreciate the continued prayers. Just as a quick update my sis-in-law is doing great. She is recovering well. She had to get a metal plate put in her jaw and it was wired shut for 2 weeks so she was on an all liquids diet. That is now gone and the dr's are happy with her progress. She had some bruising of the brain and doesn't remember anything right after the accident and most of her time in the hospital. She has struggled putting complete sentences together but even that is improving. She was not able to finish the semester but will get her brain re-evaluated prior to returning to school to determine if her brain can handle school. The same evaluation done shortly after the accident did not fare too well. The good news with that is she is much improved and her parents are very encouraged. She is even coming with her parents next week down here to Tampa to visit...

My sister is in therapy which she has been for the past 10 years with little progress made so I am kind of discouraged with her. There is a lot of other things going on with her which I will chose to keep private but she needs constant prayers.

As far is the baby goes, yesterday was the due date. We had an appointment and there wasn't any signs of it happening anytime soon but as those of you with kids know that could change quickly. We do have an induction scheduled for next Wednesday if my wife doesn't go into labor before then but neither one of us want it to come to that. So prayers with that would be appreciated. Ultimately as long as our baby is healthy that is what matters the most.

Thanks guys! Sorry for the book! haha

[PAmedic]

thanks for the update and will keep praying.

PS: the first kid is usually a week or 2 late. It's the next 2 or more that just fly out.

feel free to cross-check that w/ SUMITUP

[thepostman]

PS: the first kid is usually a week or 2 late. It's the next 2 or more that just fly out.

hahaha, fly out...

yeah that is what I hear but it is little comfort to the wife, haha

[Sly Fox]

Mrs. Sly claims the next two were a walk in the park after the first one. I'll take her word for it.

[jmdickens]

will be sure to pray for the sister-in-law.

Go ahead and plan on have the induced labor....

[SumItUp]

Forget the due dates, the baby will come when he/she is ready. My wife has had natural labors without medication. I don't have personal experience with induced labors, but hopefully you can avoid it as it sometimes lengthens the labor process. The last 5 of our children are swimmers that were born at home in water births.

I'm praying for a healthy child, an uneventful birthing process and that both of you will be at peace knowing God is in control of all things at all times.

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, but I have stayed at one of those hotels and I have 7 children.

[jcmanson]

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, but I have stayed at one of those hotels and I have 7 children.

This man knows what he's talking about

[thepostman]

quick update..yesterday evening I became a father! I don't have time to post much details but both baby and mom are doing well. My wife of course is tired as to be expected but all things considered is doing well.

Words can't describe the feeling, very blessed. Prayers appreciated!

[flamehunter]

Congrats! You are right, words cannot describe the miracle that is a new life, a gift from our Heavenly Father.

[PAmedic]

congrats!!!

[Sly Fox]

Your life will never be the same. Grab rest anytime you can because it won't come often.

[TDDance234]

Congrats! There isn't a better feeling than becoming a father.

[BJWilliams]

Your life will never be the same postie...congrats.

[bradyfan]

hey, i just saw this! congrats man!

[thepostman]

I don't want to get into too many details but my sister needs more prayers now then ever. She is currently in a rehab center but has already screwed up there and so I am not sure how long she will be able to stay there. On top of all of this my mom has reached her breaking point with all of this. Seeing her daughter try to kill herself on numerous occasion, continually seek drugs and continually lie to her right to her face has done a number on her. My mom has had some emotional breakdowns the past week or so I just today it got really bad. She is admitted to a hospital in Orlando for a few days or however long it takes to get her somewhat stable again.

Please pray for my mom. She is absolutely the nicest, sweetest, most caring person I have ever met in my life. She has never deserved to be treated the way my sister has treated her for so long.

Also pray for myself. I have a lot of anger towards my sister and I blame her for all of this. I know its probably not healthy for me to have such anger towards one person but I do and its not helping anything.

I did not intend to write this much, but hopefully some prayers will be said.

Thanks guys

[tennisfan]

Oh my, what a trial, praying for you, your mom and your sis

[Sly Fox]

Praying in Texas!

[PAmedic]

sorry to hear @ the continued trials. praying for peace for you and your mom