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Hey guys I got this from a friend named Anthony Smitha.



My father has congestive heart failure. His heart's aortic valve was replaced several years and has seen a number of doctors who have prescribed medicines and exercises for his recovery. Unfortunately, he had rheumatic fever as a child, so his heart is much weaker now.

My father has been having health issues as of recently. Within the past couple years, he's been getting weaker and weaker, less able to move about, reduced energy, reliance on an oxygen machine. I was at home between December 21 and January 3. During this time, he went to the hospital because he was having a difficult time breathing, and he thought that he had a stroke. He was there for a day-and-a-half.

He went to see the doctor today. They called him in because they needed to do a follow-up check on him after he left the hospital. Results of the test were extremely poor. He was in desparate need of medical attention. He had two choices: he could go home and possibly die very soon, or go to a hospital where they might be able to help him. Needless to say, he went to the hospital. The doctors there say that he will have to stay in for at least a week. I have no idea how he is doing, but if things get too much worse, then I will be going to Texas again very soon.

if you have some extra time, and you can say some extra prayers, please pray for my father. His name is Eddie Alberto Smitha. He is 67. Please say some prayers for my mother as well, as you can imagine how she is taking this.

And, while you're at it, if you can pray for all of my family for their strength in the case of the passing of my father.

God bless you all.

Anthony Smitha

Prayers for his healing and comfort...

james

Dear LT:

(How are you doing these days?)

I join in prayer for your friend's Dad and the entire family, that they may have fortitude in the days ahead!

Amado

His name is Eddie Alberto Smitha. He is 67. Please say some prayers for my mother as well, as you can imagine how she is taking this. And, while you're at it, if you can pray for all of my family for their strength in the case of the passing of my father.


For all of your intentions Anthony and the health of your father Alberto, we ask St. Anthony to find a way to work miracles for your family and the healing of your father. May their love be strengthened for one another through the prayers of our loving Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, amen.

Praying for Anthony's father, Eddie, and all of his family to receive strength during this difficult time.

In the Name of Jesus Christ,

Porter

Prayers for Eddie, Eddie's wife and his son, Anthony.

In OLGS Jesus Christ,

NEMO

Prayers for Eddie and his family...

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ sanctify me;
Body of Christ save me;
Blood of Christ inebriate me;
Water from the side of Christ wash me.
Passion of Christ strengthen me.
O good Jesus hear me;
Within your wounds hide me;
Never permit me to be separated from You;
From the evil one protect me,
At the hour of my death call me,
And bid me come to You
That with Your saints
I may praise You forever. Amen (St. Ignatius)

Eddie:
I will light a vigil lamp at Liturgy tomorrow morning.
Your father, your mom and you are in our prayers.
Pavloosh

I'm so sorry to hear about Anthony's father. My prayers are with Anthony's parents and whole family through this difficult time.

Prayers for you and your family. It is so hard for those closest to the ill one. May the healing grace of Christ our God and His Holy Mother surround and comfort you.