Prayers Needed

All is well here, but we got some really disturbing news today.  One of my son Andrew's best friends got called out of his 5th period class. 

This friend's mother died of an overdose of sleeping pills earlier today. 

Ironically, this poor boy was working on a Mother's Day project in class with the rest of the students. 

Driving to work today, in the rear view mirror an ambulance with it's lights were flashing.  If there is one thing I hate most is the sound of a siren-especially the blaring sound of an ambulance.  It makes me feel uneasy, and it frightens me.  It reminds me of accidents that could happen on the road; accidents at home..etc.  I confess, there are times when the sound of sirens will make me call and check on my mother to make sure she is okay.  It will at times also prompt me to call the house to check to see the family is okay.  Today, this morning while driving on the highway, I caught up with the ambulance that went past me earlier.  It was assisting a wreck on the side of the road.  I felt grateful that I left later than was planned to avoid being involved. 

This morning, as I sat at the reception desk-another task that I do not particularly enjoy, I heard more sirens.  I am now realizing that perhaps the sirens I was hearing were the sounds of the ambulance asisting this poor boy's mother.  I pray to God this woman did not do this intentionally; I'm hoping it was an accident.  She wasn't feeling well; my son was told that she had the flu, and took too many sleeping pills. 

Nicholas was not feeling well this afternoon.  Yesterday he was immunized for 5 vaccines-3 shots including a TB test.  (Not fun.  Those shots hurt!!)  Anyway, I brought Nicholas to work with me while we waited for Andrew to get out of school.  When Andrew told me that he wanted to spend time with his friend, because his "mother just died" I was left in disabelief.  I did not know this woman well, but I did know who she was.  This woman was a beautiful, YOUNG woman.  I'm still in disbelief.

Andrew stayed with his friend along with the rest of the "crew" so their friend would not feel alone.  Please keep this poor young man in your prayers tonight.  His name is Cyrus, he is 13 years old.  His birthday is next month.  Mother's Day is Sunday.  Please remember him! 

Also, say a prayer for my friend Yolanda while you are at it.  She lost her mother 7 months ago, and her father only a few weeks ago.  She is spending a Mother's Day for the first time without her mom.  Next month, Father's Day will be spent without a father.  Mary, my prayers are with you too. 

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