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Prayers for my lovely sister please

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Sallyforth Mon 31-Mar-25 11:16:31

My sister has been waiting to have open-heart surgery. It has been delayed for three weeks. It's due to take place on Thursday, but her husband was called in the early hours as she was moved to the ICU.

I am distressed. I have read posts where GNs have offered prayers and I think prayers will help us both. Hope to give her physical strength and me to calm down.

Many thanks in advance. x

lixy Mon 31-Mar-25 13:53:50

We will be thinking of you, your sister and your family. As you say, deep breaths, keep calm and think positively.

Sallyforth Mon 31-Mar-25 15:52:01

Your kindness brings tears, but perhaps I need to cry. In my anguish this morning I just knew I needed someone to hear me, and you all did. I've told the family that friends are keeping her and all of us in their thoughts and prayers. Thank you friends.

She's my little sister. She was the image of Princess Anne when they were children, and I keep seeing the pretty little skinny girl with tight blonde curls.

pably15 Mon 31-Mar-25 16:01:41

sorry to here about your sister, I'm praying for her too, keeping her in my thoughts, that all will turn out well.

Septimia Mon 31-Mar-25 16:07:50

Add my prayers to the others, please

Skydancer Mon 31-Mar-25 16:10:08

My uncle had that operation and had many, many healthy years afterwards. Sending every good wish to you and your sister.

grannyactivist Mon 31-Mar-25 16:59:28

I’m adding my prayers too Sallyforth. 🙏🏻

Harris27 Mon 31-Mar-25 17:06:31

I have just prayed for your sister. Sending you love x

Norah Mon 31-Mar-25 17:06:53

Pray for you. All of you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Redcar Mon 31-Mar-25 17:26:21

Praying for you and your family sally.

AskAlice Mon 31-Mar-25 18:34:22

Sending positive thoughts for your sister Sallyforth

GrannyIvy Mon 31-Mar-25 18:38:40

Thinking of you both and will pray 🙏

Susan56 Mon 31-Mar-25 18:40:42

Praying for your sister, you and all the family🙏🏻

Jamie Mon 31-Mar-25 18:54:59

Prayers for you all * Sallyforth* Keep positive.

Grandmafrench Mon 31-Mar-25 18:58:33

Try very hard to think positively, Sallyforth - we’re all with you and your Sister. And you’re right, the united power of Grans has helped so many and their loved ones on here. So many lovely people recently supported my friend’s Husband, when it seemed at first that hope might be a luxury. I recently posted an update on his current and positive state of health! So wonderful and I’m grateful I asked for help.

Don’t give up. The prayers, good wishes, kind thoughts and positive vibes do make a difference. Stay strong…..for her sake…and the very best of luck for her on Thursday. 🌹

ixion Mon 31-Mar-25 19:07:23

Sisters are special - you are all in my heart at this most difficult of times. 🕯️

Treebee Mon 31-Mar-25 19:09:17

Holding Sallyforth’s sister in the light 🕯

Grandmabatty Mon 31-Mar-25 19:10:23

Thinking of your sister Sallyforth. I'll say a wee prayer for her. Take care

pinkprincess Mon 31-Mar-25 19:54:34

In my prayers

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 31-Mar-25 19:58:34

Oh Sallyforth we can all feel your distress right now.
Another here thinking of you all and winging my very best of wishes for a good outcome. Your sister is in the care of a highly specialised team looking after her. Trust in them. They’ve seen it all before and know what to do. as Julian of Norwich said, “All will be well, and all manner of things will be well.”

That mantra has helped me through anxious times on many occasions this past 2 years. I hope it helps you too Sallyforth. 9 times out of 10 our worst fears never materialise.

cornergran Mon 31-Mar-25 20:03:31

Your sister will be in my thoughts sallyforth. My love goes to you all.

Nuttynanna2 Mon 31-Mar-25 20:09:19

I will pray for your sister and all your family.

Greenfinch Mon 31-Mar-25 20:10:11

I pray that you and your family may have strength,hope and peace as you face the days ahead and I pray that there will be a positive outcome.

CanadianGran Mon 31-Mar-25 20:20:31

I will add my voice and thoughts to your sister, in hope that all goes well for her. My DH spent 5 days in ICU waiting for his heart surgery; it is absolutely the best place to be with such good care given.

Celieanne86 Mon 31-Mar-25 20:41:32

Prayers are being said for your sister 🙏💜🌷

Sallyforth Mon 31-Mar-25 22:37:07

I'm so moved by the kindness from you all. Perhaps it's the norm if your DH was in the ICU for 5 days before his op too CanadianGran. They have told us that my sister is being prepared for the surgery. I just hope she's not afraid. When this is all over I will tell her about the kindness of so many 'strangers' who prayed for her to get through this. xx