Prayers Needed....

[MacroGuru]

I don't often talk to anyone about my sisters or brother.

Well, I just received a phone call from my mother. I have two sisters, one in Memphis that has done quite well for herself and is a Pathology Assistant at one of the hospitals out there. This is my youngest sister.

Well, my other sister, she is in Marysville (sp?) Tennessee, living with a guy she met off the internet, she has been in a downward spiral for years. We let her move into our house for a year so she could get cleaned up, her act together so she could get her life back in order so her daughter could be with her.

Well, she hasn't done much since running off with this guy but sit at his house. So when the papers were served for adoption with her Ex-husband and his new wife she lost it, and they worked things out "verbally" while the adoption still took place.

Well, I knew the ex wouldn't keep his word, and told her not to do it, he thus didn't and informed their daughter that her "mommy" didn't want her anymore and that his new wife was adopting her, and she was going to be her new "mommy" forever. My sister found out last night this is what was told. I just found out, she attempted suicide not but an hour ago, and they are still trying to keep her here as she is being rushed to the hospital.

I don't know how to feel, the part of me as a father and older brother tugs at my heart to feel compasion, and I honestly and truly care about her. But the other part, the part of me that has sat back with amazement as she has neglected advice that she has asked for, constantly, makes me wonder in amazement.

I honestly love my sister, and as I sit in my Hotel room here in Jacksonville, I can only pray for her well being, and that her time here isn't finished. I have already purchased her ticket back home to Utah for the family, I just need to know when she can come home.....

This honestly sucks having to think, I could potentially be burying a sibling.

Writing this might help me deal with whats going on, but I don't know.......

[vtbub]

Godspeed Dennis

[Eaglesfan27]

These types of situations are often very difficult. Your family will be in my prayers.

[Franklinnoble]

I'm praying for you, and for your sister.

[sachmo71]

I hope she's ok. Please let us know.

[MacroGuru]

So far, the phone calls I received, it sounds like she was serious about it...

She ODed on her medication, and then tried to slit her wrists, she went up the arm, but no one has told me how deep they cuts went.

As I sit her more, I think is there anything more I could have done. Was there another way I could have helped her?

[Kodos]

I'm hoping she pulls through and turns her life around. What a sad situation for your family. :(

[JonInMiddleGA]

As I sit her more, I think is there anything more I could have done.

There's always a strong urge to wonder about that, I think, but even from your brief telling of the backstory I get the sense that you honestly made your best effort to help along the way ... and that's really the most anyone can do I think: make the effort. I believe you did that, and I hope you don't beat yourself up unduly with too many "what if" questions.

Prayers for all involved.

[Antmeister]

I am keeping her in my thoughts as well and I am really hoping that a positive outcome comes out of this eventually. I agree with Jon that you shouldn't beat yourself up here. When she comes away from this okay, she is going to need you more than ever to get through this really low point of her life. So best wishes to you and your sister.

[Lorena]

As I sit her more, I think is there anything more I could have done. Was there another way I could have helped her?

We let her move into our house for a year so she could get cleaned up, her act together so she could get her life back in order so her daughter could be with her.

...she has neglected advice that she has asked for, constantly, makes me wonder in amazement.

I have already purchased her ticket back home to Utah for the family, I just need to know when she can come home.....



Sounds like you've done (and still doing) all you possibly could; one can offer advice to siblings but in the end, it's their choice whether to take it or leave it and you've been a wonderful and supportive big brother.

My thoughts are with you and yours as you go through this difficult time.

[MacroGuru]

Just an update...

She has survived her attempt, and I was one of the first people she called in mass tears and apology. She made the statement that I think, will always stick with me for the rest of my life.

"The pain was so unbearable, I just figured that If I hurt myself, it would go away."

It was painful to hear the pain and sorrow in her voice, but the thankfulness of the plane ticket I have purchased for her was there.

She will be flying home in 10 days....at that point in time, the hard work for the entire family begins, because honestly, I don't think just her and my mother will be able to do this on their own.

Thank you all for your kind words and prayers, it has been, is, and always will be appreciated.

[Lorena]

Just an update...

She has survived her attempt, and I was one of the first people she called in mass tears and apology. She made the statement that I think, will always stick with me for the rest of my life.

"The pain was so unbearable, I just figured that If I hurt myself, it would go away."

It was painful to hear the pain and sorrow in her voice, but the thankfulness of the plane ticket I have purchased for her was there.

She will be flying home in 10 days....at that point in time, the hard work for the entire family begins, because honestly, I don't think just her and my mother will be able to do this on their own.

Thank you all for your kind words and prayers, it has been, is, and always will be appreciated.

I'm so glad to hear that Dennis!! Best of luck and much strength to her and all of you as you help her in this very rough time.

I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts.

[Franklinnoble]

I'm glad to hear she's past the initial crisis... but I think your assumption is correct - the real work is just beginning. God bless you for being there for her, and may you have strength in the weeks and months to come.

[cougarfreak]

Glad for the recovery and I hope she gets to where she can feel accomplished and well again.

[Flasch186]

Good Luck Dennis, I hope your entire family pulls together and she pulls through this stuff.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Good luck to you, your sister, and your family. Hang in there, mate.

[Wasabiak]

That's great news that she is ok. Give her as much love as you can, Dennis. And you hang in there, too, bud.

[gkb]

I'm glad she's ok. Your family is our thoughts and prayers. I hope that she'll be willing to get some counseling to help her get through this.

[oliegirl]

You and your sister will be in my thoughts and prayers, I hope she and your family are able to get through this...

[rjolley]

I will definitely add a prayer for you and your family. Hope she is able to recover and be there for her daughter.