Mimi -
An update on my friend, S., for whom I asked the prayers last time:
Some time ago I requested prayers for my friend, S., who was experiencing hard times, (thanks to all of you who responded then!) and I wanted to post a quick update. Apparently today she had a conference call with her lawyers, and the only clear path they see is for her to go back on SSI and to enter an assisted living residence where she would have a roof over her head and three meals a day, but where she would indeed have to give up her beloved parakeets, who are now her only family.
This is very hard for her to bear, and very scary (it would be both of those things even without losing the parakeets, as it means giving up so much personal autonomy as well as the only home she has known for fifty years or more, and all the other issues you can guess at.) And she feels that God is mad at her. So good thoughts for S, who needs strength and hope and courage to cope with all these overwhelming changes in her life, and for her friends who need inspiration to help her make the transition - and for the bureaucracy not to screw her over too badly... One hardly knows what to ask for.
And thanks in advance for your prayers, all who read this.
Aichellsee
Ah, so sad. Pray for S., that she will adjust to her new situation, that her caregivers will care, and that she will find a good home for her beloved parakeets.
My elderly friend is moving to assisted living in NC where she is allowed to keep her parakeet. I saw people on motorized chairs carrying little dogs. My folks were in a home that allowed small pets too. She needs to look around?
ReplyDeletePiskie, S.'s situation is complicated. I don't know that she has many options.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers for S. and those who assist her.
ReplyDeleteKeeping S. in our prayers as well. We sent a prayer request to Church of the Holy Sepulcher thanks to http://HolyLandPrayer.com. God bless.
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