Praying

Today has been a rather sad day. Our daughter-in-law, Michelle, has a brother named Craig (also my hubby's name). About 5 wks ago he had surgery for pancreatic cancer. He was in the hospital for several days and then sent home. Last night when he got up to go to the bathroom, he noticed blood coming out of the drains that had been left in from the surgery. He ended up in the ER, scans were done, discovered he was septic, given a transfusion...long story short, they took him into surgery for what the dr. called a dangerous surgery that only 5% survive. We got several updates from Steve, but nothing since the decision to take him into surgery. I have literally been praying all day...for Craig, for his wife, Laura, for his parents, Fran and Trent, and for our dear Michelle. I have to admit that I've shed a few tears today as I've prayed. I'm feeling so sorry for this family that is in such anguish over their husband/son/brother...I'm so sad that they are having to go thru this. These precious people are all saved and know that the Lord is there with them and knows their pain and worry. I know that they are finding comfort in His tender arms. Craig has a lot of people praying for him...a lot of people that he doesn't even know. But, those of us who know the Lord and belong to Him...we're all sisters and brothers in Him. So, when I ask friends on FaceBook to pray, I know they will. And I am comforted by that.

I have felt today like I want to hop on a plane and go to Michelle and wrap my arms around her, sit with her, cry with her, pray with her....whatever might help. But, I can't. She knows how much I love her and hurt for her. Sometimes it can trite, but I'll say it anyhow...I will keep praying because I know there is a lot of power in prayer. Praying doesn't in any way guarantee Craig will survive this...but it does comfort those involved and God is listening.

So, I'm asking that you pray, too. I've met Craig, of course, but I really don't know him. Even so, he is my brother and ....I pray.