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AIBU to ask for your prayers?

137 replies

Stoptheraintoday · 29/08/2025 21:13

So my lovely friend's son is currently in an emergency operation to save his life. He has not been well for a long time and he never complains and tries to be the most positive person he can be even though he is in pain. There is a massive history of 30 years of illness.His Mum is the kindest most giving person I have ever met and the whole family are lovely.
She has great faith and I have everyone I know praying for a positive outcome for him but if I could get hundreds of vipers behind him then I do believe the power of prayer could carry him through.
If you haven't prayed in a while even better - God rejoices when a lost sheep returns.
YABU: It will make no difference
YANBU: I will try for you as I believe/what harm can it do.

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Stoptheraintoday · 24/09/2025 21:19

Hello anyone who sees this - and thanks for all who have stayed from the beginning.
Having had a very difficult four days things have been better today and he was strong enough to undergo some tests, the results of which will come back tomorrow so please do keep him in your prayers that the results are good.
And thank you all 🙏

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FrogAndToadMakeCookies · 24/09/2025 21:31

Thank you for your update, OP. I’m praying for him tonight x

Evenstar · 24/09/2025 21:58

Thank you for letting us know, continued prayers 🙏🏻

bookworm60 · 24/09/2025 22:03

Hope that things improve, will add a prayer for him x

AutumnCosy2025 · 24/09/2025 22:06

Sending love & strength xx

mazzikid · 24/09/2025 22:10

I may not be religious so I don't pray, but I am visiting a basilica and possibly a cathedral tomorrow. I'll make sure to spare a thought for your friend's son while I'm there <3

Anabellie · 24/09/2025 22:10

Sending your friend and her son lots of love, best wishes and positive thoughts ❤️‍🩹

rainbowstardrops · 25/09/2025 08:26

I’ve been checking in to see if there’s an update. Let’s hope they get positive news today.

Stoptheraintoday · 25/09/2025 14:07

Thank you so all.
I will update you when I hear and yes really hoping for a little good news.

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MagnoliaTreeBlossom · 26/09/2025 17:01

Continuing to pray for this intention. 🙏🙏🙏

Fedupmumofadultsons · 27/09/2025 01:18

I hope with love and prayers or even positive thinking that your friends boy gets better soon

LactoseTolerant · 27/09/2025 02:08

I am an atheist but said a little prayer for your friend's son just in case. Also best wishes and good luck. I hope he will be ok. 💜

Stoptheraintoday · 03/10/2025 16:09

Thank you all. I have been quiet the last few days as things have been very static. It is still going to be a long road back to health but it seems he has somewhat turned a corner in the last 36 hours . He drank some water and was allowed to sit in a chair for a little while too.
Please do keep praying for a continued improvement.
I have been so appreciative of your prayers and thoughts over the last few weeks. 🙏🙏🙏

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Antimimisti · 03/10/2025 16:12

I'm so pleased to hear he has turned a corner; sending positive thoughts that his recovery continues.

rainbowstardrops · 03/10/2025 16:16

That sounds tentatively positive. Long may it last

ItsFridayIminLoveJS · 03/10/2025 16:31

I'm a Spiritualist.. im sending prayers and healing thoughts. Love and light .
God bless.
🙏

FrogAndToadMakeCookies · 03/10/2025 16:49

I’ll keep praying, OP. Thank you for keeping us updated - I’m so pleased to hear he’s doing a little better.

Stoptheraintoday · 03/10/2025 22:36

Such good news. His Mum thinks he might be well enough for me to visit soon.
It's a strange one this as he is just a few years younger than I am so we are friends too but his Mum and I were friends first as when we ( DH and I ) bought our first home she sort of became like a second Mum to me.
We have been blessed by her care and friendship for more than 30 years and she treats my DC like her grandchildren.
I realise with this post than anyone who knows me will recognise this but I'm so happy I don't care!
Your prayers are all so much appreciated - thank you all.

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flatsevenup · 03/10/2025 22:43

Sending prayers

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 03/10/2025 22:47

🙏

goingincognito1 · 03/10/2025 22:48

Prayed YANBU

Evenstar · 03/10/2025 23:30

🙏🏻

ToTheStarsToTheSea · 03/10/2025 23:33

I've just seen this now, what a rollercoaster. I'm so pleased to hear that he seems to be doing well. Thinking of you, your friends and their son.

ruethewhirl · 03/10/2025 23:35

I will pray for him OP, I really hope things work out for him.

Windowless1995 · 04/10/2025 11:07

Bless you OP, what a lovely person.
I've just come across your thread and so happy to see your good news 🩷 your friends will be in my prayers.