Asking for prayers

United States
August 3, 2007 3:42pm CST
My best friend's mother has passed away. It was a fairly quick time between when she was diagnosed with cancer and she passed on today. I've never in my life felt more helpless as a friend. She called crying, I listened, and I told her I was here for her. I will be there for all the showings, and such but still all I can do is stand by and watch her hurt. I'm asking for prayers in helping my friend Linda and her family to deal with this sudden loss. While I know it is a part of life and we will all go through it at some point in all probability, I ask that we pray for God to help take their stress and pain into his hands. Thanks for all prayers.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
4 Aug 07
Dear Lord keep this family and all loved ones & friends strong during their time of need. May you also see that this woman is at your side for her achievements in this world as a mother,wife,sister aunt etc. Please Lord I pray. Amen
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@ozwombat (56)
• Australia
4 Aug 07
Dear Hockeygal Just been there for your friend Linda to listen to her help out where asked in both emotional or physical way even if words not said can make all the difference in the world. There is no right or wrong way to grieve and the grieving process is a very personal one indeed just let Linda know when she feels a range emotions that this is normal if she says feels like shes goin nuts etc also strongly suggest the use of a grief counsellor if wasn't prepared for this as can help put the grieving person at ease that their feelings indeed are normal. I like rainbows when they come out for me i see it as a bridge between those who have passed over before us and those remaining behind :) I also believe that our beloved spirits can never die within us because we only need to look within our hearts to find the huge handprints our loved ones have left there. It is traumatic at the time to lose someone so near and dear and I have lost many people in this lifetime however what gives me comfort is knowing how privledged i was to have had them touch my heart whether it be a short or long time. Many blessings to you for been such a caring friend dont feel hopeless just continue been the friend you are :) the rest will heal with time in the time that they are able to deal and cope with it all many blessings ozwombat-pete
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@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
4 Aug 07
You are already doing what a good friend does. Be there for her. She will appreciate that more than anything. Everybody grieves in their own way, and unfortunately, there's nothing you can do to take her pain away. You're a good friend.
• United States
3 Aug 07
You're doing the best thing a best friend can do by just being there emotionally and physically. They'll have my heartfelt prayer. ›(°¿°)›
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
4 Aug 07
I will be praying for Linda and her family..I will pray for you as well..thank you for letting us know..Hugs for you and Linda...
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
4 Aug 07
Hi hockeygal4ever! You are a good friend! You are there to offer a shoulder to cry on...you are there to listen to her pain...you gave your heart to her...and until now, you are looking for ways so you can ease her pain through prayers... I would be lucky if I have a friend like you. Please be assured that I will unite my prayers to you and our friends here in myLot for your best friend Linda and her family that God will see them through the most difficult times of their lives. God bless!
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• United States
3 Aug 07
May God hear our prayers for Linda and her family. Losing a loved one is one that is most difficult. Huggers to you for being such a good friend.
@mimatexas (1818)
• United States
3 Aug 07
I am so sorry for the loss of Linda's mother. I will definitely pray for her, that God be with her and give her resignation and peace in this time of sorrow.
3 Aug 07
I think you did what you should have. I know 'should haves' shouldn't come into this but I think you did the right thing at the right time. I am so sorry for your friend and for you but you have the strength that she needed at the time judy
@sunkissed (4330)
• United States
3 Aug 07
My prayers are going out to your friend Linda and her family at this very sad time. I am so glad that she has a very good friend like you to turn to, and cry on your shoulder. This is what she needs right now. God Bless all of you.
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