[Magdalen] Prayer Request for my old friend

[Marion Thompson]

Thanks for your prayers, Lynn.  I went to see him yesterday.  He is his 
spunky self -- sort of, but clearly can't go home on his own and has 
acknowledged that it's time to give up his little church.  He's on an 
IV,  can't walk safely without people and supports, and looks pretty 
rough -- toiletries haven't caught up with him!  I got him a good hot 
coffee, which he appreciated after the cold coffee on his meal trays.  I 
really don't know where he can go from hospital, certainly not home 
alone!  I certainly hope his sons will be part of the solution for their 
father!

Marion, a pilgrim


On 1/10/2017 10:36 PM, Lynn Ronkainen wrote:
> praying for Ted+ tonight, for those who will tend to his medical needs 
> and for friends who love him.
> Lynn
>
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> When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have 
> not a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You 
> gave me." attributed to Erma Bombeck
> "Either Freedom for all or stop talking about Freedom at all" from a 
> talk by Richard Rohr
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> From: "Marion Thompson" <marionwhitevale at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 4:26 PM
> To: <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
> Subject: [Magdalen] Prayer Request for my old friend
>
>> I just heard from friends that my dear old friend Ted is in hospital, 
>> admitted by these friends who found him in his apartment.  He had 
>> been on the floor for a few days. He was confused, dehydrated, and in 
>> pain.  Not being family I can't get anything out of the hospital 
>> beyond that he's not on the hospital floor  my friends told me.
>>
>> He will turn 79 shortly and is still working as a priest although he 
>> has been going downhill badly the last while and it is all he can do 
>> to turn up at his little church which is housed in an old folks 
>> home.  How to physically get him from here to out west where he 
>> wants/needs to be nearer to a son with three small children and an 
>> older sister has been a continuing conundrum.
>>
>> It's all distressing and I feel of no help at all, being at a 
>> distance myself.  He has been a loyal friend to me.  For now all I 
>> can do is beg your prayers for this good man who has been his own 
>> worst enemy but deserves a better end than this.
>>
>> Marion, a pilgrim
>>
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