…when last I moaned and groaned, it was several hours ago, but for a neighbor of 44 years. Since then, and as I mentioned on “that” prayer request thread, I awoke at about 2:30 am, mouth beyond dry and feeling like I needed to swallow…almost nonstop. I figured a drink of eater would take care of it. Nope. It’s now 3:54, and in looking it up it appears stress, a thyroid condition or acid reflux could be the culprit, all of which I have. Please pray that this 56 year old mess doesn’t end up in the E.R. …Padre Pio must be very angry with me, because I have the “pray” part down, but the “hope” and “don’t worry” parts are shot. …If it weren’t for me worrying about age, the death or potential death of others around me, our son growing up and out of an age where we bonded so much, how we’ll manage to come up with a tiny bit of money…feel such relief…..and then get hit with a bill for 3 times that amount, being unemployed for so long that I can only be described as a bum, the decay of our society, the threats of economic breakdown and manmade or natural disasters, the fact that I have put off seeing docs for various strange stomach and other issues because I don’t like going out much or for long, and how none of my clothes fit me because I’ve stress eaten for 4 straight months…….if it weren’t for all that…I’d feel fine
Holy Mary, please wrap your mantle around Mark and protect him and his loved ones. Maybe say the binding prayer, "In Jesus' Name, I command any spirit here not of the Holy Spirit to go straight to the foot of the Cross to be judged by Our Lord" - maybe that will help with the 'hope' and 'don't worry' parts. I hope all goes well for you.
Mark, Have you tried chewing on ice? I hope that something has relieved this situation for you. Does your parish have an outreach program and have you contacted them? I wonder if they could help you find employment. I think that getting any job no matter how small may help you feel a lot better, so long that it doesn't adversely effect any unemployment benefits that you may be getting. If you are not ready to look for employment yet, it may help to find a very quiet place to take regular walks - short at first and then slowly build up. Please keep us updated and treat yourself kindly today. I will keep you and your neighbor in my prayers.+
Thank you, all. Something is clearly wrong, but Im not sure what. Throat and swallowing definitely off. Making a doc appointment Monday, even though I hate going to these appointments.
Prayers Mark. Keep your eyes fixed on the Lord, not on yourself or the World around you. Keep the eyes of your Heart focused on God and as best you can on Him alone. A day in the House of the Lord is worth a thousand years elsewhere. Psalm 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
….not a bad thought, as allergies have been the trigger if things years ago. But no, Im convinced stress did it
