FormerDoormat

Thank you, everyone, for your prayers. I'll post an update later tonight. I've never felt so loved.

Jill

CatsTail

(((((((((((((((Jill, to you and Richard, hugs and prayers.))))))))))))))))))

Ngaire

tuffenuff

Former Doormat......I can't thank you enough for posting and sharing your difficult (understatement, to say the least!) experience with us. As my fiancee went out to get yet another half-pint at 8 AM (so he could sleep, mind you, before his second shift job...) When he got back, I just happened to have him reads your initial post. I told him I didn't want to have to go through that with him. He read it silently, and after several moments replied "Well, that sure takes the fun out of it" Honestly I don't believe theres been any fun in it for a long while for him...but I'm hoping that everything like this I am able to share with him in a non-confrontive, non-demeaning way will add up and the miracle will happen for him. Thanks again. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
God bless,
~Melanie~

CarolD

Still praying for the 2 of you.

Savana 54

(((((((((FD))))))))) (((((((((Richard)))))))))

You both are in my prayers tonight.

Hugs,
Savana

equus

Take care Jill, I hope you get other little bits of time together. Remember to look after yourself....

cloudy

That is so wonderful FD, something to truly cherish. So many do not get that chance, that gift.

cwohio

jill - saying daily prayers for you, richard and all those affected by the disease!

reader

Jill, Prayers going out to you and Richard!!!! I very glad that he is responding to you! With love, Kerry

Cap3

God Graces us with spiritual healing.Thanks for sharring this miralce.
You both are in my prayers...

FormerDoormat

I'm taking the day off of work tomorrow to spend some time with Richard. He's been moved out of the intensive care unit and moved to the critical care unit, so that's a good sign. He's still very weak and confused. He's speaking some words now, but they're difficult to decipher.

Initially, his ex-wife, my daughter, and I were his only visitors. But more of his family members are beginning to visit him as the word spreads. I pray that I can grab some time alone with him, because frankly I don't want to share him with anyone else right now.

LilyMay

Gosh...I am not real sure of what all is happening here but I have sort of figured it out and I am so darn sorry you are going through this. I can not really say anything to help you except in some (very small) way, maybe it will help to know that this stranger is very touched by your pain and suffering and will be thinking of you, praying for you and lighting a special candle every day for you.

FormerDoormat

Thank you, LilyMay. If you read my first post, "His Name is Richard, and He is an Alcoholic," it provides some background.

I am overwhelmed by all the love and support I've received during this difficult time.

Jill

margo

Wow. ((((((((((FD & Richard)))))))))) Prayers for you both.

Ann

Jill, this truly touches my heart and my prayers go our for both of you.

Hugs
Ann

Frustrated

Jill, you post was beautiful. It really took some of the ugliness out of the situation for us. I'm glad Richard is slowing making progress. You will be in my prayers.

My brother, Michael was the alcoholic in my life. He killed himself on June 17, 2004.

Prayers to you and Richard.

In memory of miracle

I'm so glad Richard is doing better.I pray his recovery continues and he finds sobriety.You know, when I think of it,it's really quite remarkable what we as alcoholics go thru and survive. I had kidney failure and lived and my sister had organ failure and survived.((( FD ))) Take care of yourself.I have been on both sides of this disease, and I think that when my sister was ill, it was one of the most stressful times of my life.Bless you and continued prayers...Trish

In memory of miracle

((( Frustrated )))
I am so sorry about your brother,Micheal.Prayers of comfort to you.

Frustrated

thank you for your kind words. I don't come here too often, sometimes I just try to get away from what I've been through. But there are those times that I just need you all near me. Honestly, the only posts I read tonght were this and the original post (and responses to both). I think that's enough for me right now.

I did what I was "sent" here for. To have the disease humanized and to be able to offer comfort where it was needed.

Wolfstarr

(((FD))))

I rarely come into this forum, let alone read anything in here...this post drew me for some reason and I am so emotional over it I cannot believe it.
Prayers for you and Richard...from this SR family member to another...