Bill “Papa” Lee Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Yesterday we had Thanksgiving at her house. Then around 6:00 she started having chest pains and we took her to the hospital. As some of you know she has Alzheimer’s and has been feeling very depressed. Today her doctor said that he would rather risk he kidneys with a CT with contrast because he thinks she might have a defect in her heart wall.This is a woman like no other; I know all children should believe this about their Mothers, but in my case it is true. I have never known a more charitable human being in all my life. She inspired this poem I wrote for her many years ago…but now she needs my prayers and I hope yours as well.When My Mother PraysWhen my mother praysAngels take their flight.To guard my way by day,To protect me in the night.When I forget in whom I trustAnd bow on bended knee,There is one who won't forgetTo pled my case to Thee.In darkness I have walkedNot knowing well the cost.A voice was heard on highBefore my soul was lost.In sickness and in healthCircumstances tho' they be,My name Thou can't forgetWhen my Mother prays for me.In the purest form of loveHer prayers for me are heard.In language known to angels,In the simple spoken word.And yet these words ascendTo Thy throne exalted high.Request for promised blessingsWhich Thou cannot deny.Blessed is her name,Her devotion knows no bounds.In her quit secret placeOn her knees she will be found.With courage, I will faceThe trials of coming days.The heavens shake for my goodWhen my Mother prays.(William E. Lee)Copyright 1995 Link to comment
TAO Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I hope she will be okay PaPa... I will pray for you and your family. Link to comment
Nominee Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 You are both in our prayers. May God bless you and yours. Link to comment
Garden Girl Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 My prayers also Pa Pa....GG Link to comment
seashell Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Awwww. Your poem made me cry, Papa. She is in my prayers as well. Link to comment
Mudcat Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I know what a long mile it is to walk, in those moccasins you wear. She sounds a lot like my mom.You honor her well. I will pray for you both. Link to comment
jadams_4242 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Yesterday we had Thanksgiving at her house. Then around 6:00 she started having chest pains and we took her to the hospital. As some of you know she has Alzheimer’s and has been feeling very depressed. Today her doctor said that he would rather risk he kidneys with a CT with contrast because he thinks she might have a defect in her heart wall.This is a woman like no other; I know all children should believe this about their Mothers, but in my case it is true. I have never known a more charitable human being in all my life. She inspired this poem I wrote for her many years ago…but now she needs my prayers and I hope yours as well.When My Mother PraysWhen my mother praysAngels take their flight.To guard my way by day,To protect me in the night.When I forget in whom I trustAnd bow on bended knee,There is one who won't forgetTo pled my case to Thee.In darkness I have walkedNot knowing well the cost.A voice was heard on highBefore my soul was lost.In sickness and in healthCircumstances tho' they be,My name Thou can't forgetWhen my Mother prays for me.In the purest form of loveHer prayers for me are heard.In language known to angels,In the simple spoken word.And yet these words ascendTo Thy throne exalted high.Request for promised blessingsWhich Thou cannot deny.Blessed is her name,Her devotion knows no bounds.In her quit secret placeOn her knees she will be found.With courage, I will faceThe trials of coming days.The heavens shake for my goodWhen my Mother prays.(William E. Lee)Copyright 1995 Pa,Pa we all pray for your dear mother..... but also reality is that we must all leave this mortality sometime; when i got word my mother had passed 20 years ago; the first thought that came to mind was not selfish for my {our} sakes but for my mother.. whom i was actually releived that she was not suffering in bad health anymore... my thought was "its finally over for her" and i thanked God.... Link to comment
KevinG Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Of course! She is in my prayers. You have certainly had an adventurous year with medical issues. Link to comment
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 Of course! She is in my prayers. You have certainly had an adventurous year with medical issues.Yes many ups and downs...my son and daughter-in-law told us Sunday that Ashley is 13 weeks pregnant. This will make six grandchildren. Life is an odd thing. But is true one cannot know joy without knowing sorrow. Link to comment
rodheadlee Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Prayers going up Papa. Link to comment
darkandlight Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 My reply is late but I'll still be praying for your Mom. God bless you. Link to comment
Libs Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) Yes many ups and downs...my son and daughter-in-law told us Sunday that Ashley is 13 weeks pregnant. This will make six grandchildren. Life is an odd thing. But is true one cannot know joy without knowing sorrow.You are catching up with me, PaPa. We had our sixth grandchild this last July.How is your mother doing? Edited January 7, 2012 by Libs 1 Link to comment
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 You are catching up with me, PaPa. We had our sixth grandchild this last July.How is your mother doing?Not well...Alzheimer's is taking her away from me. At times I become so angry I want to curse God and die! Link to comment
Libs Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 That's a dreadful disease, PaPa. I am so sorry. You and your family have my continued prayers. Link to comment
TAO Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 (edited) Not well...Alzheimer's is taking her away from me. At times I become so angry I want to curse God and die!http://lds.org/ensig...elissa+georgellPapa, about half way down, there's a great story from President Monson. One of his best. =). Even if they are gone, in memory... even if we don't get a miracle... we must always remember that we will be able to see them again... and that they will be restored once more =D. Edited January 11, 2012 by TAO 1 Link to comment
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 http://lds.org/ensig...elissa+georgellPapa, about half way down, there's a great story from President Monson. One of his best. =). Even if they are gone, in memory... even if we don't get a miracle... we must always remember that we will be able to see them again... and that they will be restored once more =D.I know. but I am so such tender feelings toward her. She has always been so strong. In December 1960 when my mother found out that her husband and my biological father had married another woman and had a child by her (his job kept his out of State; or so she thought) she divorced him. He came by once to get money for our house payments but took the money to flee the State. So we were left homeless. My mother found a house nearby which was a one bedroom with two other small rooms. So here she was 27 years old with three children and her Mother in tow walking down the street...I looked up in her and asked; how Santa would find us...the horror in her face haunts me to this day. No Santa was coming! Link to comment
TAO Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) That's horrible! Erk! She must be a very strong woman.I'm sorry, Papa. Edited January 12, 2012 by TAO Link to comment
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