Praying for those who won't fight for themselves.

My mother was recently diagnosed with PLS - Primary Lateral Sclerosis.  Saving medical speak, PLS is a gradual death of the nerves that control voluntary motor skills, like walking, using the bathroom, swallowing and, perhaps most evil, smiling.  The progression has been extraordinarily quick - in the last year she's lost all ability to walk without the aid of a walker, climb into bed by herself, control her bowels all of the time and to climb safely in and out of the shower.  Doctors have said this advanced stage is usually only arrived at after several years with the disease.  Upon hearing this, she gave up all hope.  She refuses to attend the physical therapy that would keep her moving and limber for years to come and give her a normal lifespan.  She downs chemicals in order to kill the pain, but doesn't listen to the warnings that these “medicines” may worsen her condition and cause nerve loss, weight gain and chemical dependancy - all of which they've done.

And now I come to my request.  I would like the strong, loving souls of this community to lift up with me the following words to help all of those, like my mother, who have, for whatever reason, given up on their will to fight:

Give to those without it, the recognition and use of their inner strength.
Give to those without it, stamina, that their strength be of utility.
Give to those without it, endurance, that their stamina not falter.
Give to those without it, peace, that their endurance not be a burdon.
Give to those without it, love of life, that peace blooms in its most magnificent form.

Re: Praying for those who won't fight for themselves.

dearest Jeremy;

My prayers are with Your mom and You. May God give You strength, courage and hope. With God all is possible!

This is for You and all who so need prayers…God Bless!…and may His light surround her and grant her healing!!

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love,
Suzanne

Re: Praying for those who won't fight for themselves.

I am with you on this. Sometimes the burdens are just to much for one.

Take care and keep us up to date.

Re: Praying for those who won't fight for themselves.

I know it's been over two months since I've posted my original request.  I would like to thank everyone who sent positive energies out.  Mother is still not doing for herself and is working with the disease in stead of against it.  She has made her decision quite clear that her time is limited and that it is her will that she spend the last bits of it doing what she loves - working with children, in as long as she's able.  She has decided to follow a path of least resistance, and although I don't accept it, I can understand.

 My original thoughts and prayers for those who won't fight for themselves continue, in hopes that another soul will latch onto the energy and it will be beneficial to them.