Request for Prayer for Healing, Uplift and Strength

I apologize that I've not posted to this blog as frequently as I'd like. I've not shared with you the recent challenges on my time and energy that have been wrought due to the illness of my mother. My experience with the health care industry and insurance companies during the last week and a half has afforded me several days of blog posts and most of them will not be pretty. I won't go off Michael Moore style right now, but I will later.

I am a firm believer in the power of prayer so I ask that you pray for the healing of my mother, Mary Woodard. I also ask that you pray for the emotional and physical strength of my dad, Art Woodard. My folks have been married for 57 years and my dad tries to be with her every moment he can. My dad is old school so he internalizes his emotions, except for anger. Speaking of anger, I also ask that you pray for God's control over my anger that will allow me to register my dissatisfaction with the service provided by a hospital staff member without raising my voice and losing my cool.

I will keep you posted about my experience and perhaps you will share your experiences also. I have to end this post now because I have to get ready for work and write an e-mail to the hospital administrator and public relations office about the unacceptable behavior of the social worker assigned to my mother.

I've already complained about the lax hospital security and insufficient air conditioning – heat promotes germs. I'm sure some of the staff will be glad to see me leave and others are glad I've voiced my concerns. In arguably, the hospital workers are overworked and underpaid. There is still a need to provide customer care that is better treatment than cattle on a farm. I said I wouldn't go there in this post.

Thank you for all positive thoughts for my family during this time. I'll post as time and energy allow. In the meantime, check out this article: Who's making money off the health care crisis?

Comments

[Karoli]

Of course you have my prayers...I'm so sorry you're going through this. Navigating the health care system is a nightmare that we're all going to be plunged into as we deal with aging parents and our own health. Your parents are lucky to have someone like you in their corner.

[Jim Legington]

Absolutely Vanessa,

You and Your Family are in our prayers for sure.
Tell Mother Mary and Mr. Art that it is still true:
And we know that God causes all things to work together
for good to those who love God and are called according
to His purpose. Romans 8:28

Vanessa, be encouraged and know that You have a
great instrument of comfort and the blessing of healing
for the believer in just reading it out loud "God's Word".

Let it be saturated in your heart and mind and soul.
God is Good, and He has showered us with Enduring Wealth.
Wisdom is more desired than Gold and Silver. Our Father owns
the cattle on a thousand hills, everything is His.

Read John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, then read it two more times
and then shout "Hallelujah".

Let the redeemed of the LORD say so!
Amen. Be Blessed always...Peace!

We love You all In Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Our Lord said, just Ask and You shall receive
whatever God has purposed for You.

Grace and Truth, Blessings In the Name of
Jesus Christ the Nazarene

[Vanessa]

Karoli: Thanks for your prayers. I feel better and empowered to deal with my mother's medical care after speaking with a few trusted individuals.

I am convinced that God allowed us toexpereince this so that I can add my voice to the chorus of individuals seeking a thoughtful, caring humane health care system.

Thanks, again.

[Vanessa]

Rev. Jim: You are my angel. I knew that if anyone saw this post and commented, it would be you. You always have the right words to keep others lifted. I know that you have been praying for my family because I feel empowered today. God has placed so many individuals in my path that provided me with information and advice that I am humbled.

Conitinue to allow God to use you to Bless others.

I am eternally grateful.

[linda]

wishing you a peaceful heart and heartful peace.

[Shelia]

I'll definitely be in prayer for you and your family Vanessa. Sorry to hear that your mom is ill. I know what you're going through with healthcare issues, I'll talk with you about it later. In the mean time, may God's blessings touch each of you and provide what you need to endure right now. ~~Shelia

[Adrienne Zurub]

Vanessa!

I offer you and your family my prayers.

You may or may not know, but I am an RN on a renowned open heart team.
I sympathize with you and your unfortunate experiences with the healthcare system. Entering a hospital is a great fear for most people and for good reason!

Your Mother and Father are incredibly fortunate that they have your empowered voice, support, and grit to get them through this! I applaud you!

Report the horrible bastards that have caused you and your family undue stress, pain, and disrespect!
Believe me, I can identify with some of your pain!

Adrienne Zurub
http://best.nonfictionbook.ever.com

[Vanessa]

Linda: Thank you for your kind words. I may use that in the future.

[Vanessa]

Shelia: Thank you. This ordeal has been very challenging. I can feel your prayers. Happy Holidays!

[Vanessa]

Adrienne: Thank you, Soror. I may be in touch with you. You can imagine my frustration. All we need is for the helath care professionals to answer questions and explain what's happening as they develop wellness strategies for my Mom. That can't be too much to ask. My Mom is a soror also. Sisterly love always. Have a Blessed holiday season.