Prayers are needed for my mom

[antsamthompson9]

Everybody, I need your help. My mom's liver is hurting from her smoking so much. I tried to make her stop smoking, but it hasn't worked. She may not live very long. Please. Can you guys recommend a way for her to stop smoking? Or at least prey for her? Please. I'm not ready to lose her.

 

[RedPiggy]

Somewhere along the road of life, we come upon people who are driving smack into a dead end. You can try putting up Stop signs, you can put up a brick wall, you can put safety messages on their radio ... but they've made a decision and you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. I'm very sorry to hear about your mother's condition. Some people react to bad news by trying to turn things around. Some people react by doing more of it so the suffering will end quicker. Some people keep doing it because they're just in denial, as they believe themselves immortal. Her decisions suck, but you're now in the unenviable position of planning ahead since she's obviously not in the mood to act like an adult. Maybe acting like her funeral's tomorrow might snap her to attention. You never know. If she realizes you're coming to grips with her demise, she might realize it's on her list of things to do. Of course, reverse psychology may not work -- but at least you'll be better prepared for when the day really comes.

 

[MartyMuppets]

I'll say a prayer for your mother. Only she can decide to stop smoking but have faith. I'll remember her before the Lord.

 

[Beakerfan]

I will pray for her. Quitting is a VERY difficult thing (believe me, I know...). Sometimes people just honestly can't quit until it is too late. Others see the dangers of such habits and are able to quit fairly easily. The key is willpower - the person has to find it in themself to say "I'm done, no more of this, I hate what it is doing to me," and then stick with it.

Unfortunately, you really can't make your mom quit. You can tell her, you can support her and encourage her, but she has to be the one that makes the decision to quit, otherwise she won't stick to it.

 

[muppet baby]

i will be praying for your mother , Only she can make herself stop smoking that is a very hard thing to do . i have had many poeple who smoke in my family .

God bless you

 

[antsamthompson9]

My mom really needs prayers now. She's going to her doctor to take a test and they may or may not operate on her. Please help me and pray that they operate! Please!

 

[Xerus]

Your mother will get my prayers too. In the Name of Jesus, AMEN!

 

[RedPiggy]

I hope she gets better.

 

[Nick22]

i'll add yer mom to my prayer list

 

[GonzoLeaper]

I will say a prayer for your mom. I trust God will give her the strength and will power to stop smoking and get better.