A quick prayer request
posted at 10:00 pm on April 13, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
I hope Hot Air readers will bear with me, but a close friend of the First Mate could use as much prayers and positive energy as possible. Melinda has known my wife for many years from their days at Braille, but while we’ve been blessed by restored health through transplantation, Melinda hasn’t been as fortunate. She’s had chronic health problems from her diabetes, including a quadruple-bypass last year. She has been in kidney failure but too sick for a transplant. She had just begun improving enough to move from a hospital to a nursing home and had looked forward to going home this week, in time for her 49th birthday. Instead, Melinda just got sent back to ICU with an MRSA staph infection.
Please keep Melinda and her husband Larry in your prayers.
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Amen.
INC on April 13, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Definitely, Ed. And what a wonderful person you are–the confidence to ask for prayers. I really admire that.
Melinda and Larry are in our prayers and we’ll be thinking of them as well.
fireweednectar on April 13, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Praying for your mom. My sincere sympathy for your loss.
INC on April 13, 2009 at 11:40 PM
They were in our prayers tonight Ed, also for you and your family.
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Add my hopes and prayers for Melinda and Larry to the list! The heartfelt prayers of so many strangers are bright and glittering proof that none of us ever needs to face the darkness alone. I’m looking forward to the day I log into Hot Air and see a happy hello from brave Melinda.
Doctor Zero on April 13, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your loved ones, Captain Ed.
ColtsFan on April 13, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Prayers are like honey on a burn.
Inexplicable, but effective.
Will spread the word to get the positive flowing toward your Melinda, Ed.
profitsbeard on April 13, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Done.
D2Boston on April 13, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Prayers and positive thoughts are with this family and yours too Mr.Morrissey.
canditaylor68 on April 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Firing up the healing beams campfire as we speak.
Del Dolemonte on April 14, 2009 at 12:06 AM
My prayers go out to you. I firmly believe and have witnessed the power of prayer.God bless and keep you.
sandee on April 14, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I will include my prayer in a way that will be with as little denominationalism as possible. Those that wish to join me may please translate it into a form which is more acceptable to their own faith. As I see it, it is our job, those of us that pray, to Know the Truth and stand fast in its’ perfection. It is the Truth that sets us free; how it transpires is not in our hands, it is in our Creator’s. One with God is a majority, when we “have the faith of a mustard seed” and raise ourselves up to God’s Will, not ours.
Blessings….
In the beginning, God created all, perfect and whole. The Divine Presence is always here, Omnipresent within all people, places, things and conditions, no mater who or what they are, what their beliefs are or even what they have done in life. In spite of what our 5 sense are telling us, God’s loving Grace is there, doing His Will in this situation, for the highest and best outcome for all concerned. And for this, Father, we give thanks, And it is so.
Amen…
DL13 on April 14, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Actually, honey is proven to be an antiseptic/antibiotic.
I think prayer works the same way too.
Prayers to the families.
The Thin Man Returns on April 14, 2009 at 12:15 AM
We are praying for Melinda and Larry.
Ed, you are a good man. God bless you and the First Mate.
Terrie on April 14, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Yes Ed,
It is 12:20am. I see you posted at 10PM. I definately will pray for her. I do so for many on a daily basis. And it isn’t just a nice thing to say Ed. I definately do. I am a diabetic too and have had friends who were transplants too. It always is a situation that causes much concern.
I WILL be lifting her name and Larry also to the Our LORD and Saviour and healer.
Amen.
LLoyd
auspatriotman on April 14, 2009 at 12:20 AM
Ed – not only will I add Melinda and Larry to my personal prayer list, I will take them to our church’s annual prayer vigil on Friday night and have our church pray for them.
LL
Lady Logician on April 14, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Keeping Melinda in my thoughts and prayers tonight, and beyond. May the Lord keep her close, whatever He decides is best for her at this point. Special prayers for Larry, too.
KendraWilder on April 14, 2009 at 12:24 AM
Prayer sent up for your wife’s friend. Good health is something most of us take for granted.
Lord, here our prayers.
Jvette on April 14, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Without having to ask Ed – prayers on the way.
juanito on April 14, 2009 at 12:38 AM
You betcha ED! ::wink::
So much to go through at her age. Have you and the First Mate in prayers as well. Will put Melinda on the prayer chain in Georgia.
Branch Rickey on April 14, 2009 at 1:21 AM
Wilco Ed.
Mojave Mark on April 14, 2009 at 1:26 AM
We’re here for you, Ed.
That sounded almost as arrogant as Obama…
As if we should get any credit should someone’s health improves.
God is here for you, Ed.
iamse7en on April 14, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Consider it done.
Ryan Gandy on April 14, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Ed, my heart goes out to your friends, Melinda and Larry.
May her suffering be eased.
And may all of you be given comfort.
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.
Where charity and love are, God is there.
You are not alone.
Loxodonta on April 14, 2009 at 1:39 AM
Praying for Melinda, and Larry, and of course you and your family too, Ed.
I’m also praying for the lost souls here at Hot Air. Especially AllahP who leads those that are already astray further away from our Savior and our Father, and eternal life, and closer to eternal death.
Very troubled times for us all. Very confusing times for so very many, and very sad times for so many more, indeed.
God Bless.
SilverStar830 on April 14, 2009 at 1:43 AM
My prayers are with her, and those who love her.
Adjoran on April 14, 2009 at 2:46 AM
May the Good Lord bless Melinda and Larry and may He heal her!
And all of God’s people say “Amen”!
Bubba Redneck on April 14, 2009 at 3:18 AM
My family will keep Melinda in our prayers. Having been through this myself, I would love to share my blessings with her. G-d heals all, one way or another. He hope and pray she will see a long and wonderful life ahead of her!
stonemeister on April 14, 2009 at 3:55 AM
My prayers are with you, your family, and Melinda and her husband Larry and family.
Me ke Aloha Pumehana ( with warm love )
Kini on April 14, 2009 at 4:29 AM
Will do!
Frances on April 14, 2009 at 6:04 AM
I will pray for your friend Ed. My sister went into a very well respected NYC Hospital for treatment of an obstruction, and came out with MRSA too. Despite the doctor’s refusal to treat it properly, our prayers were answered and the infection went into remission after about four to six weeks. The perks are that your friend should always go to the head of the line at the doctor’s office and is now part of an exclusive club.
eaglewingz08 on April 14, 2009 at 6:08 AM
Dear Ed:
Please take comfort knowing that there are many Hot Air readers who are bearing with you, your wife and most especially your friends in need, Melinda and Larry.
And just because some are not posting here, please consider that this does not mean they don’t want you posting a prayer request. Many care, but may simply not know what to write in these situations.
Please let us know how Melinda is doing.
Bless you all.
Loxodonta on April 14, 2009 at 6:49 AM
My prayers are with the lady Ed. I think a few prayers might be in order for your wife too, losing a friend is heartbreaking.
Terrye on April 14, 2009 at 7:05 AM
Will be keeping you in prayer!
May God restore her health fully!
JellyToast on April 14, 2009 at 7:07 AM
Will pray for Melinda and Larry.
NorthernCross on April 14, 2009 at 7:24 AM
Done.
zeebeach on April 14, 2009 at 7:27 AM
Will do.
timopb on April 14, 2009 at 7:36 AM
Thank you for telling this story. I think you’re right about your step-father waiting to see his grandson. I’ve seen similar little miracles in hospices and nursing homes. This was a gift for both your step-father and his grandson, and perhaps even for your mother.
I send prayers that your mother will find comfort and strength in her grieving, as well as you and the rest of your family.
Loxodonta on April 14, 2009 at 7:48 AM
They are in our prayers.
George on April 14, 2009 at 7:55 AM
May God watch over Melinda and her family and restore her to health.
tnmama on April 14, 2009 at 7:55 AM
You can trust Him. Please know that Melinda and her family and you and yours are in our prayers.
kingsjester on April 14, 2009 at 8:44 AM
God Bless. My prayers are with your bud.
marklmail on April 14, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Best to Melinda and family. My thoughts and prayers are with her and them.
LibTired on April 14, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Done, Ed. And thanks for the privlege of praying for people you care about.
ladyingray on April 14, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Prayers and comfort to your friend and her loved ones.
katiejane on April 14, 2009 at 9:36 AM
Absolutely will keep Melinda in my prayers.
My mom and dad would also benefit from your prayers and well-wishes. My dad has ALS and is now confined to in-home hospice care. My mom struggles daily to care for him as his health slowly deteriorates. We know that at some point, this horrible disease will take his life.
Thanks for listening…
Cliff
CliffHanger on April 14, 2009 at 10:04 AM
I will pray for her. MRSA is a nasty piece of business. My sister in law had it a few years ago and my niece just had it a few months ago.
jewells45 on April 14, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Done, Ed.
Like Achilles, I am nowhere near a “perfect Christian,” but I do pray and will keep Melinda in my prayers.
And I’d also like to say something I’ve thought many times since joining Hot Air. There are an exceptionally fine group of people who frequent this site and it’s an honor to keep company with you all. You’ve got me rethinking a lot things that had gone by the wayside over the years.
califcon on April 14, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Best wishes to Melinda and Larry. The 49th birthday party may not be the most fun, but let’s hope that #50 is a grand celebration.
orange on April 14, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Prayers away. God hears them all.
Everybody, always remember – our battle against Socialism is, also, a battle against the elimination of God from the public forum.
Socialism begets atheism.
Proclaim belief and faith in God and in Jesus Christ, wherever and whenever you get the opportunity. Our schools and politicians will be doing the opposite – and our children are in the balance.
OhEssYouCowboys on April 14, 2009 at 1:18 PM
I don’t know about positive energy, but as to prayers: done.
Gaunilon on April 14, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Your are in my prayers, Ed.
Otis B on April 14, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Aye, Aye Sir! I consider it my honor.
ericdijon on April 14, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Cliff your whole family is in my family’s prayers (along with mobile editor). I had a boyfriend in college whose father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when he was 49 and the toll on his mom, primary care-giver, and the family was immeasurable. ALS is so pernicious and overwhelming; your mom and dad are brave – but I have a feeling you already knew that :)
God Bless!
Branch Rickey on April 14, 2009 at 5:02 PM
Ed,
I will definately pray for your friends. This is the best thing you could do for them. Ask for the prayers of the many good people here. Like someone said, many just read and may not post.
Your friends will have countless people praying for them.
And I will pray for those posting on this thread and all those on this website. Actually I pray for everyone here every day. But I will pray especially for your intentions today.
God bless you all and your families.
Love
Elisa
Elisa on April 14, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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