Need a Little Help from My Friends

No smart-ass posts today for White Trash Mom.  I am very weary and thought I'd reach out a little to my peeps in Blogland.  Dig if you will, some of the events of the past 7 days:

1. My husband's dear friend of over 34 years died last week of cancer.  Doug was 45 years old and was diagnosed with terminal cancer in December...but we did not expect him to go so soon.

2. One of my best friends was rushed to the hospital Tuesday night.  Her husband (also a dear friend) called me last night to tell me the news.  I spoke to her Tuesday late afternoon and she was FINE.  Naturally, the call was all about ME so I didn't really ask how she was.  After I got off the phone last night  I couldn't stop shaking.   They are running tests to see what is wrong with her.  Please remember my friend in your prayers and thoughts today.  She is one of the dearest people in my life and gives so much to everyone else, there really aren't words for my feelings right now.

3.About two hours after I got the call about my friend, got another call.  This call was about a woman in my extended family (also in her 40's) who had a stroke and was on life support.  They are taking her off life support today which will probably result in her death.  Please send some prayers, mediation or good mojo to my cousin and her family.   

I am going to be doing a lot of extra praying today...I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask for some extra help.  Thank you so very much for your time and sorry to be a "downer" today but I'm sure you understand.

One more request, to wrap up this post, if you could send some good thoughts and prayers to my 14 year old daughter.  Tests we got back THIS WEEK indicate she has some pretty severe food allergies we did not know about---she's allergic to gluten, rice, milk, BEEF, shrimp----for starters.  I don't know where to begin to feed this child and this is another trial for a girl that has had her share of stuff laid on her.

Thank you so much for "listening".  I mean it from the bottom of my little trashy heart.

Love,
White Trash Mom
Michelle

Comments

[Amber]

That's awful and overwhelming. I can realy relate to the food allergies- in December- told us that my two kids are allergic to dairy, wheat, peanut, citrus and soy. I comepletely understand the question, "what do you feed htis child?"

[Kelley]

Sending all my vibes to you and your friends babe.

And Boo has an intolerance (not true allergy, but it sucks all the same) to dairy and gluten and other stuff too. You are in the most wonderful country in the world to access foods for these allergies. You can do it. It sucks bigtime for the first few weeks though.

Sending you huge smootches.

[Tess]

Michelle my WT soulmate (in a totally non-sexual way):

So sorry to hear about your rough couple of days. All positive thoughts and energy flowing your way.

Tess

[Busy Mom]

So sorry it's all coming at once. I hope things look up for you and yours soon.

Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[JoAnn]

I saw the movie last weekend, "Meet The Browns", I highly recommend, but there was this older woman who made such a profound comment, she said something to a young single mom of three who had just lost her job, her electric was just shut off and they had nothing to eat; Don't give up, don't you know that things are always there worst right before a big breakthrough, right before something great is about to happen. My prayers are with you and your family!!

[MizFit]

hope things are better.

C.

[white trash mom]

THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE for all the prayers and thoughts and goodness. My friend is better but my family member passed yesterday. Thank you so much for the outpouring of goodness. You guys are wonderful.

[Sharpie]

**sending all the good vibes your way**

Sorry to hear all of this - especially all at once - it can really take your breath away. Makes you stop as if you were slapped in the forehead and instantly be thankful for your own life, doesn't it?

As MammLoves said, we WT moms stick together - but, she can bring the Jello molds and casseroles, I'll bring the Cosmo-f'n-politans. Who's up for one?

[MizFit]

you KNOW a buncha non-snarktastic prayers are flowing your way from the MizFit.

xo xo,

[Deedra]

I am sorry to hear all of that. I will put all of you int my prayers and thought.
*hugs*

[Dutchess of Malfi]

So sorry Sweetie to hear about all your bad times. Seems as though they all come at once sometimes, doesn't it? Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[Devilish Southern Belle]

You, your family, and friends will definitely be in my prayers! *HUGS*

[Jamie]

Holy bad stuff! I am so sorry to read all of this. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers.

[Tacky Princess]

Just got caught up on all your news and so sorry to hear it, sweetie. Prayers coming your way...I think we'll both be on our knees today.
TP

[Jonathan Trenn]

Michelle

I hadn't stopped by your blog for several months and came in to see this post. My thoughts and prayers are with your friend and their families.

Best,
Jonathan

[Laura]

Have strength my girl. It's at times like this, we're sending bucketloads of karma your way.

Hugs all round...

[MammaLoves]

Oh Michelle!!

I'm channeling every bit of positive energy your way right now. I'm so sorry for your husband's loss.

Us WTMs stick together. We're here for you if you need us--most likely with casseroles and jello molds.

[Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity]

As someone who is also allergic to wheat and gluten, never fear. There are lots of things out there that are halfway decent to eat (including cakes, brownies, etc)... it just takes some time to find them and try them. I was diagnosed several years ago when there was NOTHING... they've come along way!

PRaying!

[Fannie]

Bah, too many bad things at once. I'll light a candle for you and yours.

[Nicki]

Bless your heart!!! Keeping you and your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers! *HUGS*