PTE member needs some Good Vibes sent her way!!

[PTChick]

I received a request from Mary Ruth ( RagLady) to post this here on PTE. Nancy (Wishin4PT) has really had a time of it lately, and some prayers and support sent her way would be appreciated!



This is from our dear friend, Nancy Maners, who you remember lost her husband, Wendell suddendly in January. Then her father died last week. Please read this. She needs all our prayers and support.
Love and Hugs,
Mary Ruth



Mary Ruth,

This is just not my year. You know my dad died last week. Well, today, Mom (who has Alzheimer's) and I were on the way home from the grocery and drug stores and had a head on collision. The guy hit another car head on first and then spun around and hit us head on. Fortunately we were not injured although I did have mom transported by ambulance and checked out since she had a broken neck three years ago. The people in the first vehicle that was hit were transported to UAB in critical condition.

I don't know how bad the PT is. I know I will need a new hood, bumper, lights, and who knows what underneath the hood, although it is still drivable. I think it was probably not as bad as it could have been because I had seen him cross to the wrong side of the road and had come to a complete stop.

Please pray that this streak of bad luck will end.

Nancy

[lisa]

OH NO!!! I just sent her an e-mail about her dad-I hadn't heard this. I hope this is the end of the bad news for her!

[Comedy Cruiser]

I know the feeling...2003 and 2004 have been some really bad times for my wife and I.

She lost her job last July, me this past February. The job market in WNY is terrible to add insult to injury.

My Dad was diagnosed with cancer, had major surgery in October 2003 and the cancer is still growing. My wife's Mom is in failing health as well.

Just can't seem to catch a break. Prayers do help though. I keep saying it's going to get better and there's a reason for all this but...

[Padre Dave]

Prayers are ascending as I type and will continue. The blessings of the Father, Christ Jesus, our Lord and the Holy Spirit be with you now and always!

+Padre Dave

[Mad Max]

It looks like she could use a "Hamsa"



A common charm in several Middle-Eastern countries is the Hamsa Hand. You can see it in both Israel and in the Arab countries, among others. It is worn around the neck as a talisman to bring luck and to protect the wearer from general misfortune or the evil eye. To Arabs, it is also known as the hand of Fatima, a daughter of Mohammed. To Israelis, it is sometimes known as the hand of Miriam, Moses' sister. It can also be hung as an amulet in baby carriages or used as a decorative element in a home.
The Hand's origins are lost to history but most sources believe that the hand represents the hand of God, open to protect the wearer from evil. However, based on the alternate names some view the hand as a symbol of a representative of God. This is not always a specific person because some sources see the hand as a representation of the hand of a religious leader (such as a rabbi) raised to bless the assembled. (To some well-versed in Islam and /or Judaism, the powers attributed to the hand are controversial because objects cannot be worshiped as deities and they may be erroneously positioned as false gods. Generally, these cultures have handled this by believing that the hand serves to remind one of God and to draw upon His powers indirectly.)

The Hamsa Hand is used to draw good fortune, happiness, love, and good health to the wearer. In its role of protection, it is also believed to protect from the evil eye. It also brings blessings from God to calm and help wearers focus on the tasks at hand knowing that they are safe from evil.
http://www.rotem.net/hamsa.html

[BLUESCAR]

I am sorry to hear about her situation and yes I am praying for her.

[PTGrams]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and her family.

[PTRON]

wow, I'm speechless. My prayers are with you.

[dreamer]

Nancy, good thoughts are being sent your way!

[pt_tom]

Originally Posted by Padre Dave

Prayers are ascending as I type and will continue. The blessings of the Father, Christ Jesus, our Lord and the Holy Spirit be with you now and always!

+Padre Dave

"Where two or more come together"
Amen