prayers, candles, chants, hand holding for Aillidh.....love is a strong force and can make miracles.

[psychomum5]

In Expats own words last night

"Keep it coming, folks. She NEEDS this miracle*.

There is indeed power in our prayers and hopes and love.....and especially the amount of us lighting candles and taking time to just think about them. On my own part, pretty much everyone I know knows about our prayers for Aillidh....so many people thinking of her.

I pray today for continued strength for Expat, continued love for Aillidh, and continued hugs for Giraffes, who is there with them walking this tightrope and being a true angel.

xxxxx

Such brave, wise words, Mrs DeVere. There are times when the best and most loving choice is the hardest one. Please let's offer support but not opinions.

Mrs DV - I hope you are ok. Those are very wise words. None of us can telll Expat what to do. As none of us know what is right or wrong.

Expat believes in God's will. As should we.

Our role here is to pray, and only to pray xx

wishing everyone strength and love.

Everyone wants to say the right thing. It's hard to pitch hope and care together. Aillidh is very poorly. expat and family have loved and fought and only they know what is the right path to take.

Wise (but difficult) words have been written here. I'm adding my thoughts ; I pray for strength and endurance for a family coping with a situation no family should have to face.

MrsDV those are very brave and generous things to say.
Hope you are alright. xxx

love and prayers to expat and her dd and all her family, thinking of you all xxxxx

Mrsdevere - this must be so very hard for you. You are so right. As is Lougle.

We can still pray and hope and wish. And we can let Expat and her family know that whatever the outcome we are here to try to support them. Unfortunately that is all we can do.

As others have said, sometimes making that horrific decision that no parent should ever have to make for their child, is the only thing left to do. And it doesn't mean 'giving up'. It means doing the best and only thing possible for that child.

Hugs to you Mrsdevere. And hugs to Expat.

Sending love x

To you too MrsDV x

(((MrsDV)))

I'm not religious so I don't pray as such, but I'm still thinking positive thoughts and hoping hard for Aillidh.

My thoughts and love are with Aillidh now as at all times. xx

My thoughts and prayers are with Aillidh and all her family.
My God give you strength x

Love and strength to Aillidh from all at the Hair house. X

((((MrsDV))))
And how hard it all is.
We had to agree to turn off the machines for dd. But with us, there was no hope, none at all. dd had effectively already died. I can't even begin to imagine what I'd decide if there was doubt, if there was a tiny chance. It was awful for us even when there was no chance.
Praying for strength for expat and Mr expat and of course they will do the right thing for Aillidh, whatever that might be.

Agree with MrsDV and Cider. Whatever decision is made by Expat and her family will be the right one for Aillidh.

Sending love and support to you and your family Expat. xxx

I think that goes without saying but at the minute Expat has hope and we shall follow suit.

(((MrsDV)))

I agree. Our job is to pray for Aillidh and Expat and family. Expat has her faith in god - we can pray to god (if you believe) to keep Aillidh safe.

We can offer support and love and let them know we are thinking of them, willing Aillidh to get better.

(((chip)))

Praying too for the right outcome, for wisdom and judgement for the medical team, and for strength and courage for Aillidh and her family. We don't know the situation so let's continue to offer virtual support, prayers and love without second-guessing.

Sending all my thoughts to Aillidh, her Mummy and Daddy and her sister and brother. I wish you peace, serenity, love and strength, as you face this heart breaking journey together. xxxx

MrsDV, thankyou for your brave and wise words. This must bring so much back for you, and you certainly never 'gave up' on your beloved dd as expat never would. All we can do here is send love, prayers, support, light, and we'll continue to do that. with love.

Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer....

MrsDV Wise words indeed.

We too had to make the agonising desision as to whether to switch off DD2s machines. It is the hardest most heart breaking desision any parent could possibly make.
As a parent you want to do whats right for you dc, no one wants to see their precious DC suffering or in pain. I cant explaine how but you just know when its 'time' and untill then, while there is still hope you fight for them with your heart and sole and with every ounce you can muster and pray that peace and relief may come to them soon in whichever way god chooses fit.

We are still fighting and praying for you Aillidh and our DD Juliet is with you to bring you comfort and watch over you. A candle is buring brightly in the Myboots house and in our local church. DH and DD1 are going to light one for you during evensong tonight and pray for you.

May god bless you and keep you Aillidh xx Keep fighting princess.

Praying, praying and praying some more xxx

I pray that they (the medical team) allow Leigh the time to make the hardest decisions she needs to and that Leigh feels strong enough to make them with our loving support.

We were told early on with Dh, to make the decisions you do on the information you have on the time and remember that's all you can do. Decisions cannot be changed but need to be for the best.
I'm sure Leigh wants A to keep fighting and remain with her as long as possible but doesn't want her in pain either. I cannot begin to imagine how hard their choices are and how they decide who's advice to follow.
I pray that A is peaceful and not in any pain and that god is by her side x

'I place my trust in you, in your hands is my destiny,
Let your face shine upon your servant, in whose hands I place my life'

psalm 31