Coronavirus has struck our family

[dlr110]

Good folks this awful virus has now struck my family. Most of you know my brother and his wife (Gary & Dee) spent the winter in Alaska, but flew back to Austin to be with their youngest son and daughter in law for the birth of their first baby which was born this past Tuesday.

When Gary and Dee first got back about two weeks ago they tested negative for Covid 19 and now that the baby is here they wanted to go see her at the hospital, but they had to be tested again. This time they both came up positive and it's been traced back to their daughter they have been staying with to her husband and to his gym/health club.

So, there are 4 in our family that have the virus. Cheryl and I were planning on going to Austin to see Gary and Dee and of course the baby, but you know our plans have changed now. We don't know how bad it will be for any of them, but please pray for all those stricken by this terrible virus.

God Bless you all.
David

[1967redrider]

Sorry to be reading this, David. Prayers going out for you and your family.

John

[Gunsil]

I wish them all the best and a speedy recovery. As I said, I was tested negative but was ill for almost eight weeks, wasn't sure I would make it. I was a lot better for a couple weeks but now am having some lung and heart problems which may be a residual effect of the disease. It seems to hit different people differently and they may exhibit different symtoms, the MDs still don't have a good handle on it anywhere in the world. It is still a huge danger and it seems a lot of southern states and southerners still don't believe there is a danger. Everybody please stay safe, this stuff can kill you or your friends and family and it is nowhere near over. Some usually very healthy people get it and die, some don't, still the aged and those with diabetes seem to be at the highest risk of death but the reaper sometimes makes no distinction. Disease knows no politics yet Americans are becoming polarized over safety plans. United we stand, divided we fall. Again, I wish them a speedy recovery with no complications. Please everybody, try to stay safe!

[orvet]

Heavenly Father, we ask your healing touch for David's family, for all of them who have been affected by this virus. I pray that you would bring quick healing. Lord you are the great physician. You not only understand the people involved, you created them. They were fearfully and wonderfully made by you and you knew them in their mother's womb. Lord you know how to heal them better than any doctor, and I ask that you would lay your healing hands upon them, that they would recover quickly and the course of the illness would be very mild for them.

I give you all the thanks and praise Lord,
In the name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.

[Mumbleypeg]

Adding your family to my prayers David.

Ken

[WillyCamaro]

That's a real bummer...

Many prayers sent on up for you, and your family David.

[kootenay joe]

David you say that 4 family members have tested positive for Covid. Have any become ill ? The incubation period is less than 2 weeks so if still well 2 weeks after positive test i think it means they will stay well.
kj

[stagman]

I wish them all the best and a speedy recovery. As I said, I was tested negative but was ill for almost eight weeks, wasn't sure I would make it. I was a lot better for a couple weeks but now am having some lung and heart problems which may be a residual effect of the disease. It seems to hit different people differently and they may exhibit different symtoms, the MDs still don't have a good handle on it anywhere in the world. It is still a huge danger and it seems a lot of southern states and southerners still don't believe there is a danger. Everybody please stay safe, this stuff can kill you or your friends and family and it is nowhere near over. Some usually very healthy people get it and die, some don't, still the aged and those with diabetes seem to be at the highest risk of death but the reaper sometimes makes no distinction. Disease knows no politics yet Americans are becoming polarized over safety plans. United we stand, divided we fall. Again, I wish them a speedy recovery with no complications. Please everybody, try to stay safe!

So true gunsil...sure all of AAPK'S thoughts and prayer's are with your family...Arizona
just recorded 3,000 new case's in a 24 hour time frame
This stuff's for real !!!

Stag

[kennedy knives]

In my thoughts & prayers

[TripleF]

Sorry to read this. Hoping for the best. I'm sure everyone will be healthy.

[mariacrow44]

Healing Prayers For you and Your Family

[dlr110]

UPDATE: Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts, but it has gotten worse. A 5th family member has tested positive and they are still waiting on some other family members. My brother has 7 grown children with 16 grand kids and there is a possibility that all of them have been exposed. I know that my brother Gary and his wife Dee have been sick, Gary has been hit the hardest. No reports about the others yet. The only ones not exposed was their youngest son, his wife and new baby, because they have been quarantined by themselves and then in the hospital for the birth of the baby. Folks I'm very worried and of course my reaction is I want to do something to help, but there is nothing I can do except stay away and pray.

[Steve Warden]

Heavenly Father, we ask your healing touch for David's family, for all of them who have been affected by this virus. I pray that you would bring quick healing. Lord you are the great physician. You not only understand the people involved, you created them. They were fearfully and wonderfully made by you and you knew them in their mother's womb. Lord you know how to heal them better than any doctor, and I ask that you would lay your healing hands upon them, that they would recover quickly and the course of the illness would be very mild for them.

I give you all the thanks and praise Lord,
In the name of Jesus Christ,
Amen.

Amen.

I want to do something to help, but there is nothing I can do except stay away and pray.

Don't ever, ever, ever underestimate the power of prayer.
To say, "all I can do is pray", is to demean the power prayer has. I know what you mean and I know in your heart that is certainly not your intent. But please know that prayer is actually the greatest and most powerful thing you or anyone can ever do for yourself or someone else.

[Reverand]

I am praying for their healing.
To "Amen" what Steve Warden said, if "all you can do is pray", then you are doing enough! Prayer reaches the Almighty, the Creator, our Lord & Savior, the One who loves us!

James 5:16 "Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much"

[jmh58]

Our thoughts and well wishes out to your family David.. All will pass.
John

[Meridian_Mike]

Heavenly Father....
This terrible virus that is still a threat in our country is effecting us all. Please help us Father to learn a way to keep this virus at bay. We hear the problems people are having on the news with this disease but when it hits close to home, we panic. Let us find our comfort in YOU.
Father, please be with David's family and help them to get through this and come out the other side well and healthy.
We know you are the great physician Father..... Please give us the healing we need.
May your will be done!

[Doc B]

Just now seeing this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, for containment and healing.

[bighomer]

Wow hadn't checked in for a couple of days, so sorry to hear this. As many of you know my bil Matt had it and is back to some semblance of normal but still weak, thanks again for your many prayers. As Gene and others have said this is serious stuff.
You and your family are in my prayers, God bless .

[philco]

I've lifted them all up in prayer.

[glennbad]

So sorry to read this. Prayers for you and your family.

[Quick Steel]

Prayers offered for all of your family David, the adults and the children. You may advise everyone to supplement with vitamin C and D3. Also zinc. These will not prevent the virus but they make a substantial difference as to the outcomes.

[eveled]

I’ll say the Rosary for your family’s health.

[dlr110]

UPDATE: My brother Gary had to go to the ER with breathing difficulties. We were told he now has pneumonia in both lungs and is on heavy antibiotics. Also Gary is a Diabetic and has high blood pressure. The other family members have not been hit as hard.

[Mumbleypeg]

Praying more.

Ken

[eveled]

Dedicated another Rosary to your family.