I just joined this evening

[Teri1112]

I can't sleep. My father's death (he passed on Aug. 8th) I guess has just hit me. He was 90, and accepted Christ at age 85, so I know that I will be reunited with him some day.

My 85 year old mother is so sad. They were married 68 years! My bipolar but functional older sister lives with him and has for the past 14 years. I think she is overmedicating herself right now and is seeking attention (as she does many times). My mother handles her well, but I feel such a burden over all of this. We've tried to help her before, but she manipulates her way out of getting the help she needs.

There's a long story behind alot of these issues that I'll sure sometime when I have more energy. Right now, we just need God's Mighty Hand over both my Mom and my sister, and strength for the rest of us. I am the baby of 4 children, all much older than me, but it seems that I end up being the "fixer".

Thanks for listening. I haven't been a part of a chat community in years. I guess the Lord led me here.

God Bless You all...and our family covets your prayers.:

[deeatbethel]

I know the loss of your father is hard but you and your family will get thru this. You and your family are in my prayers.

Dee

[melbinell]

You and your family have been prayed for. God bless.

[MarkinLA]

I will pray for your family!

[lou]

Having a sister that has to be the center of attention, I feel for you. What helps me thru it, is knowing that she can't help herself, she is too selfish. I put her in the Lord's hands and pray that she someday will see the light. I pray for your sister to see the light as well. God gives us only what we can handle as I am sure you have heard numerous times. Keep the faith.

Psalms 31:3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.

[jargon5000]

I will pray for you. In the mean time, just turn over all your burdens to the Lord. He feels your pain.

[kennar]

Hi Terri,

My heart really does go out to you, I was speaking about my own father just today to my 9yr old daughter who never had the wonderful privelage of knowing him. He passed away 12yrs ago last Saturday and I still miss him terribly, but when I do think of him now, or sometimes feel his love near me, I weep yes, but the love I feel for him far outweighs the pain.

I can also relate to your sister being the focus and being ill as well because I experience these things in my family too, just not in the same sister. I just want to encourage you to remember just how worthy YOU are! How important it is for you to just grieve for your great loss and not just feel burdened by all that goes on around you. No matter what the circumstance is, it is just circumstance and it can only truly overwhelm us if we allow it too. Our wonderful Father in heaven knows and sees your suffering, he hears your prayers (and all of ours for you) and he is ever faithful, all powerful and is with you - just reach out to him, as you already are, trust him and allow his love to fill your sorrowful and frustrated heart.

May he bless you abundantly and lighten your load! :-)