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Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Blogging Break

Hello, I am taking an indefinate leave of absense from blogging.

My stepfather is critically ill. He has Sepsis, basically a massive infection in his blood with no positive outcome even if he does survive it.

So far he has not responded to the medication that he is being giving intravenously since last Thursday.

He is in a semi conscious state and has suffered some brain damage due to the severity of the infection.

It is a terrible thing to see this happen and the speed it happened is shocking.

I need to support my mother and my youngest brother who is closest to my stepfather through this horrible time.

Thank you all for your kind messages and prayers.

Rachaelxo
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52 comments:

  1. Natasha Burns30 September 2008 at 22:05

    Oh goodness Rachael, thinking of you guys and saying a prayer for your stepfather ox

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  2. A Thrifty Mrs30 September 2008 at 22:26

    Goodness me, I am so sorry to hear your news. I hope everything turns out okay.

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  3. Connie1 October 2008 at 01:48

    You have prayers and thoughts from Idaho USA, chickee....
    Smooches and hugs,
    Connie

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  4. bluemuf1 October 2008 at 02:01

    Rachael, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs Karen

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  5. Sherry1 October 2008 at 02:09

    Sending you love and prayers Rachael. You are exactly where you need to be, doing what you need to do. ♥

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  6. Ele at abitofpinkheaven1 October 2008 at 02:55

    Rachael, I am so sorry. Know that I will be thinking of you and your family.

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  7. Karin1 October 2008 at 04:49

    Sending hugs and prayers your way Rachael...

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  8. Sugar Bear1 October 2008 at 04:58

    Prayers to your stepfather, you, and your family sweet friend.
    Karla

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  9. ~Becca~Bluebird Rose1 October 2008 at 07:07

    Rachael, my thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.

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  10. LiLi M.1 October 2008 at 07:48

    ooo I feel so sorry for you and your family. Wish i could do more for you than sending good vibes and thinking of you. Take care xo LiLi

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  11. Anonymous1 October 2008 at 08:18

    I am so sorry, you have my prayers.
    Diane

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  12. Victoria - Florence and Mary1 October 2008 at 08:49

    Sorry to hear about this difficult time and will be thinking of you

    Victoria x

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  13. Miss Rhea1 October 2008 at 09:02

    Rachael, I am SO sorry. :( Prayers lifted for you all. Sending you big hugs and love. :)

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  14. Amy1 October 2008 at 09:30

    So sorry Rachael, lots of prayers and hugs for you from me. Thinking of you all here.

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  15. Our Home Schooler and Jen1 October 2008 at 11:37

    praying and thinking of you and all involved Rachael
    MASSIVE HUGS
    Jen

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  16. My Pink & Cream Cottage1 October 2008 at 12:33

    Rachael, thinking of you & your family & hope everything turns out ok.
    Hugs & Kisses
    Lyn xoxoxox

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  17. Pinkie Denise1 October 2008 at 17:33

    Oh, I am so sorry and will pray for you and your family Pinkie

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  18. CatieAn2 October 2008 at 19:39

    Oh sweet rachel
    I am so sorry. I am praying for all of you. KNow that youare loved.
    catie

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  19. Pineapple Villa3 October 2008 at 00:39

    Oh no Rachael this is terrible news, i will be thinking of him and praying too, Mel xxx

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  20. Lu Lu's Fluffy Ruffles3 October 2008 at 03:06

    Oh my im so sorry Rachel,
    my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
    hugs,
    Sandy

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  21. Debbies-English-Treasures3 October 2008 at 06:56

    OH! I`M SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR STEP-FATHER ILLNESS!
    PLEASE IF THERE`S ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO TO HELP IN ANYWAY... PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW!
    MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES!
    HUGS
    DEBBIE MOSS

    (FROM ENGLAND)

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  22. Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents3 October 2008 at 09:27

    Oh Rachael, I'm so very sorry. Prayers are being said for your family. Take care, sweetie.

    Big TX Hugs & Prayers,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  23. Anonymous3 October 2008 at 09:36

    rachael,
    I am so sorry to hear of this! You are all in my prayers!

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  24. Kingswood Food and Craft Market3 October 2008 at 16:49

    Oh Rachael, Please know that your stepfather is in my thoughts and prayers, as you all are.I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Please also tell your mum i have her in my thoughts.

    Much Love,
    Shannon xxoo

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  25. Barbara4 October 2008 at 02:16

    sending my love!

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  26. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique4 October 2008 at 09:02

    My thoughts and prayers are with you Rachael as your family cope with this difficult time.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

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  27. Lori4 October 2008 at 12:45

    Rachel
    My thoughts and prayers to you and your family, take care dear, Love,Lori

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  28. Joyce4 October 2008 at 14:50

    Rachael,
    So sorry to hear this news......we just got back from our trip and I was checking in on you.
    I will pray.. and I hope that your Stepfather does do better......
    I will be praying specifically for peace and comfort for him at this time and for the rest of you all as well.
    Hang in there.....
    Joyce M.

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  29. Sherri5 October 2008 at 09:03

    Rachel my prayers are with you and your step father!

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  30. Kingswood Food and Craft Market5 October 2008 at 14:00

    Hi Rachael, just popping in to see if there was any news.
    You are all still in my prayers.

    Love Shann xo

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  31. The Vintage Kitten6 October 2008 at 11:31

    Oh Rachael Im so sorry to hear your news. Please know I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Best Wishes to you Mandy XXX

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  32. Petticoat Lane7 October 2008 at 07:22

    Sending a huge 'cyber hug' your way during this difficult time.
    Jane. x

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  33. Pink Slippers7 October 2008 at 07:44

    Praying for him and you and your family..
    Wendy

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  34. Sweet Sage7 October 2008 at 09:50

    Sending healing thoughts and prayers ~
    Hoping for the best outcome ~
    kim

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  35. Gina7 October 2008 at 19:21

    I am so very sorry to hear this, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and heart.

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  36. Anonymous8 October 2008 at 06:50

    Rachael, I have been thinking of you all. I am praying that God will be oh so close to each of you during this. May He bring people with compassion, and mercy around you all. I am so sorry for what you are going through to see this happen to one you love.

    xxamy

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  37. ShabbyInTheCity11 October 2008 at 02:00

    Bless your hearts. I'll pray for your family Rachael!

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  38. Cape Cod Washashore11 October 2008 at 15:36

    My deepest love and sincerest prayers go out to you and your family, Rachael!!!
    hugs!
    Beachy

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  39. Celestina Marie13 October 2008 at 14:59

    Rachael, I am so sorry to hear this and you have my thoughts and prayers for the days ahead.
    Blessings to you all.
    Sending a supportive hug.
    Celestina
    la rea rose

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  40. DAVID AND AMY VENN'S WEBSITE13 October 2008 at 16:35

    So very sorry to hear of this news!! We will be praying for you, him, and your family!!!
    Amy

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  41. Reflections from the Stone Nest14 October 2008 at 08:12

    Rachael,

    I'm so sorry to hear of this. God Bless you all through this tragic time. Know you are all in my prayers.

    Kitty

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  42. Alison Gibbs15 October 2008 at 08:18

    Oh Rachael I have been away and just read of your stepfathers illness. My thoughts are with you all
    Alison

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  43. Ruth Welter19 October 2008 at 10:11

    Dear Rachael,

    I hope your stepfather will get well. Thinking of you and your family.

    Ruth

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  44. Sandra Evertson21 October 2008 at 11:03

    Take care of yourself and sending you happy thoughts and well wishes!
    Sandra

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  45. Bethany22 October 2008 at 12:53

    Dear Rachael...so sorry to read about your stepfather, oh goodness. I will for sure hold him adn you and your family up in prayers. I do pray for your comfort and strength to face this difficult time xxoo

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  46. Gina23 October 2008 at 17:14

    Just thinking of you and sending my love.

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  47. kari and kijsa24 October 2008 at 16:34

    Racheal- we are thinking and praying for you and your family. We found that the shock of such unexpected trauma pulls out your whole sense of security, and know you are reeling from it all. We pray for health and miracles, but also for strength and peace.
    God Bless,
    kari & kijsa

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  48. Natasha Burns25 October 2008 at 23:26

    Hi Rachael,
    THanks for your sweet email - as you know how most of my email replies get lost in spamland, so thougth I'd come here to say thanks and I'll yell out hello while I'm in Auckland for 1.45 mins on Tuesday ;)

    How is everything going with your stepfather? xo

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  49. Celestina Marie29 October 2008 at 13:31

    Hi Rachael, Stopping by to say hello and let you know I am thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Hope everything is going better. Blessings always,
    Celestina
    la rea rose

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  50. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie30 October 2008 at 01:01

    May God bless you and your family at this time.Hugs Marie Antionette

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  51. Anonymous5 November 2008 at 12:27

    Thinking of you and your family during this hard time.
    Mandii

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  52. Gina7 November 2008 at 15:11

    You are in our thoughts.

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Thanks so much for leaving a message, it is very much appreciated - xo Rachael