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Holding On…Prayers Needed

Holding On

 

One never knows the path that another is truly on. 

The other day a dear friend of ours tried to commit suicide.

We are sad. 

The journey back to wellness will be a long one let alone a difficult one.

Family, and friends love are ever near.

We knew the path that our friend was on was off balanced…

Our friend knew love, had friends, sought doctor care… though the inner battle was a monster that nobody or medicine could tamed. 

Without saying more, I simply ask you to pray with us for our friend. If you don't believe in prayer can you send a caressing thought this way?

Thank you for sharing friendship with a stranger.

 

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88 responses to “Holding On…Prayers Needed”

  1. Jackie

    Of course, of course…lighting a candle, saying a prayer. Suicide is crushing to deal with, for the person in such pain, and everyone around them. Take special care.
    Jackie
    bliss farm antiques

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  2. Jennie@clusternavigators.com

    Best wishes and lots of of arms wrapped around your friend is what will help. These wishes come from New Zealand directly to your friend!

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  3. g

    with the greastest love …. to all peace and healing-

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  4. Susan

    Prayers for peace and renewed hope offered up by a reader in Zurich.

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  5. everton terrace

    Prayer has just been said and sent out into the world.
    It’s important to remember, we are all in this together, strangers or not.

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  6. Irina

    I really really hope your friend will get out of this and find love and happiness again!

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  7. Linda P.

    Your friend and all who love or care about that friend are in my prayers, from a reader in Central Texas in the U.S.

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  8. Becky F

    Many, many prayers are being said for your friend.

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  9. jend’isère

    Relieved he escaped a most lonely experience, our comments can hoepfully motivate in the enormous family of life.

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  10. Julie B

    Indeed, sending prayers for your friend and those who form his/her support system.

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  11. Ann X

    Prayers are sent as well as well wishes. We all are together with you!

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  12. Paulita

    Corey, My prayers are with your friend. For so long, I was ignorant of how depression sucks the life from people until someone I love suffered from it. Her biggest fear now is ever feeling like that again. And it doesn’t matter how many people love us when depression attacks from within. Just keep loving your friend and hope for his/her recovery from the depression.

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  13. Susan

    May our prayers reach deep inside your friend’s heart to bring them feelings of peace, hope, joy, and love again.

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  14. Susan

    my prayers are with your friend.

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  15. Evelyn in NYC

    sending prayers for your friend, and warm hugs for their family and friends.

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  16. Vicki

    Thoughts & prayers…..

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  17. Bev S.

    This prayer is from my prayer book for the mentally dsitressed:
    Mighty God, in Jesus Christ you dealt with spirits that darken minds or set people against themselves.
    Give peace to those who are torn by conflict,
    are cast down,
    or dream deceiving dreams.
    By your power,
    drive from our minds
    demons that shake confidence and wreck love.
    Tame unruly forces in us,
    and bring us to your truth,
    so that we may accept ourselves
    as good, glad children of your love,
    known in Jesus Christ. Amen.

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  18. JWalk

    Sending caressing thoughts of healing and love and hope.

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  19. Lana Kloch

    bless you for sharing what is another part of life…the angst and pain and depth of despair one reaches at times. sending hugs and prayers. so grateful that she has a friend as you.
    of course, suicide is an attempt to thwart the pain…and the antidote is time to think about this permanent action…and know that life is good and one can take a second look at life and reframe our past and cast it in a positive light.

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  20. Merisi in Vienna

    I am so sorry. My heartfelt wishes for your friend, for families and friends.
    “The greatest hazard of all, losing one’s self, can … can occur so quietly; any other loss – an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife etc. – is sure to be noticed.” (Kirkegaard)

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  21. marlis

    Corey, my prayers are for your friend and also for you and his other friends. Anguish and helplessness most likely prevail. Prayers for healing and strength.. hugs.. xo marlis

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  22. mary blanchard

    hugs and prayers
    I lost my husband to suicide fourteen years ago
    xoxMary

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  23. kim

    Oh no. As someone who has suffered from clinical depression, my heart goes out to this person. Nobody really understands how hard it is to live with that inner torment. If someone has a very painful physical condition, everyone can grasp that. But depression is invisible to others and it’s hellish to live with for the sufferer.

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  24. Jenna

    They shall be in my prayers, along with you and the rest of your family.

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  25. Theresa

    Prayers and well wishes sent your way for your friend and all that are close.

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  26. Julie

    Sending Love and Light to your dear Friend.

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  27. Stella

    Love is greater than fear. Your friend is loved. May that love lift and comfort his soul.

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  28. Carol

    Oh, Corey, I’m so sorry to read of your friend’s despair and have joined you in lifting up all those involved for God’s peace, healing and guidance.

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  29. martina

    Will send prayers right now and throughout the rest of the day.

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  30. Kathie B

    Oh my dear, what pain your friend must be in. We can only rejoice that the attempt failed, so your friend has another chance to escape a sadness of such massive depth and despair. We hope this time the medical care will be equal to the challenge of restoring your friend’s health, because depression is such a devastating illness for not only the patient but also loved ones.

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  31. Ed in Willows

    Suicide survivors are not just the person who fails the attempt but they are also the friends and family of that person. It is the responsibility of the survivors to educate themselves on the warning signs if they are to help this person recover. Depression and guilt can actually manifest it’s self like a real monster in the mind of a person. Suicide can become their only logical means of escape. People have to be brave enough to take action when they feel something is wrong. I hope your friend comes through this.

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  32. Carole K

    What a beautiful prayer. thank you.

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  33. Cheryl ~ Casual Cottage Chic

    Praying for peace of mind, heart and soul.

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  34. Carole K

    I have struggled with depression for years. There have been times when the ‘Black Hole’ would try to swallow me up. I grieve for your friend, and will join everyone else in prayer for God’s Spirit to comfort and touch this person with love and healing.
    God does miracles every day, and may Love and Light come upon you all and restore this soul.
    love from Oregon

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  35. Fran

    How beautifully this expresses a prayer for emotional healing.
    Would you share the name of the specific prayer book?

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  36. Fran

    Depression is so painful and such a real illness. I will pray peace, comfort, and blessings for your friend and understanding and wisdom for the family and friends. Our God really is a very special help in times of trouble.

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  37. smee

    Oh Corey. So difficult for everyone. I wish I could just hug everything better, but I know there needs to be more, so much more. You and your friend, and those who work with him have our sincere and continued prayers.
    I truly do know that God loves each of us so deeply. He knows our struggles, our thoughts, our hearts, and why we do the things we do. God, above all, is compassionate and merciful and will love your friend through all of this and beyond, and forever. No one is ever lost; especially those who struggle with mental or emotional illness. My friend Judy was a tortured soul, she struggled and lost. But I truly believe she is with the Lord, her mind clear and her emotions healthy– and now, eternally happy.

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  38. DeeDee Clark

    Praying for you all (Texan – y’all.)

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  39. Karon

    Dear Corey
    Sending prayers from Scotland. As a survivor myself and long time depressive I feel for your friend and the family and friends. A bad time all round, hang in there. Much love.
    K x

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  40. Diogenes

    Sending kind thoughts and positive karma your way.
    Sometimes life can seem like a tidal wave coming, but that is the time to take joy in the simplest things…there is always a glass of wine to be had, a beach to walk barefoot on, the love of a pet and a garden to tend.

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  41. Zosia

    Sending strength, patience and understanding to you, your friend and their family.

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  42. Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage

    Corey, my prayers are being offered up for your dear friend… Donna

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  43. Joanne Tuchman

    There is always room on my prayer list. Sending healing thoughts to your friend along with prayers for his family and friends. I have a friend who lost her son to suicide last year and the heartbreak for those who are impacted by this never ends. I pray your friend finds peace in life, From California

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  44. Pearl

    Please let your friend know there is a community of people holding him up, hope is right there, the choice to believe there are better tomorrows is a thought away.

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  45. Sheila Gustafson

    Prayers coming to your friend and all who surround her/him with their love and care. May you be strengthened with might in the inner self, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Sheila in Seattle

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  46. Marilyn

    This is always difficult to walk through. Blessings and prayers are sent.

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  47. sharon morrison

    I will pray for your friend though out the day, and tomorrow and the next day.
    I understand.

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  48. Jeannie

    Sending prayers and warm hugs to hold everyone close. My heart goes out to your friend and those close. May you all walk together into the sunshine filled with love and understanding. Depression is such an evil master and has taken too many from us.

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  49. LieseLotte

    I hope your friend will be able to enjoy life again one day. It is just one very desperate moment after a long period of suffering that decides between life and death – so close together, aren´t they ? Very sad, though, for all friends and family.

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  50. Brenda L. from TN.

    Prayers offered up from Tennessee.
    So sorry he/she is going thru this….

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  51. Rosemary

    Prayers for your friend and their family. what a difficult time. I hope they find the strength and resources to help them recover.

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  52. linda@Lime in the Coconut

    Most certainly…as I have just recently been stregthened by the prayer and thoughts of those I do not know.
    Healing and strength heading her way…and yours, friend.

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  53. Bev S.

    Fran,
    It’s from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. It’s a big, expensive book unfortunately.
    Bev

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  54. Sue

    I will certainly be praying, Corey, and asking the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows.

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  55. Christa

    Corey, I am so very sorry to hear this about your friend. I will keep you, your friend, and his/her family in my daily prayers.

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  56. Papaya

    Keeping your friend in my prayers.

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  57. Linda H

    May the everlasting arms of Love surround your friend and those that love and care with comfort.

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  58. pattyg

    Wishing for lightness to appear and healing to take place.

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  59. Pauline

    keeping you and your friend tucked in my prayersleeve

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  60. Aspen Robinson

    So sorry for all of you. I know it’s hard, my aunt succeeded and my brother has tried so I know it’s a dark time. I pray your friend finds peace and his friends and family find some solace. My thoughts are with you.
    Aspen

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  61. denisesolsrud@hotmail.com

    when someone is in agony as your friend,i am thankful that the least and the best is prayers i can offer up for the person in pain. consider it a done deal. Bestest,Denise

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  62. Sheala

    Prayed!!!!!

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  63. Christine

    May peace surround and bless your friend and may they know they are loved.

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  64. amber

    May the Light of God surround them
    May the Love of God enfold them
    May the peace of God heal them
    Love.

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  65. leaford@msn.com.au

    A prayer for your friend.
    May you find peace of mind, and beauty in the simple nature of being human and the physical world around us, as difficult as it is at times. Finding beauty and wonder in the simple things around you, will deliver you to a place of healing and peace.
    I hope you find the way there.

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  66. Barbara from Australia

    Love and prayers to you all from Australia xx

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  67. Ann

    Very sad to hear about your friend’s struggle. If you believe in intercessory prayer, St. Dymphna is the patron saint of mental illness, including depression, nervous disorders etc. You can google her name and get a lot of info esp novena’s and prayers. Blessings to your friend and family.

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  68. Ana María

    Praying for your friend and all of you, friends and family who are going through this difficult time.
    May Our Lord Jesus Christ shine His light upon all of you and may your friend heal quickly.

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  69. labergerebasque

    I pray there will come the moment that he remembers what it was like to feel good/to be himself as he is supposed to be. When that moment comes he will realize that those good moments are out there, waiting for him once again 🙂

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  70. Suzy Meek Geere

    Please tell your friend “it will pass”,and maybe it will come again,and again it will pass,such is life for the beautiful and creative that sometimes have to dwell in the dark hole,this is the only prayer I have for your friend,and the sure knowledge that they can be well again.xx

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  71. Judith

    A prayer has been said….may your friend find the strength and reason to carry on their life – may the group prayers and well wishes wash over this troubled Soul and may he/she find their way again. Blessings to all. Judith/Texas

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  72. RebeccaNYC

    Sending waves of love and light.

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  73. Marie-Noëlle

    I will …
    … think of her/him…
    … pray for her/him…
    … sing to her/him…
    … send a caressing thought her/his way…
    so that her/his long path ahead can be shortened …

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  74. Alena

    Sending prayers, love, strength and healing energy from Canada.

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  75. Laura

    Corey, sending lots of prayers to heaven for help for everyone involved. Very sad.
    One ray of hope – the attempt failed – and you still have your friend. That is a blessing.

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  76. angiemanzi

    You are a very good friend to reach out for prayers. You must know the power they have.

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  77. Mélanie Aussandon

    Prayers for our friends , prayers for the ones we love . prayers for the world . We have to pray and to hold on .
    Today , Clarisse is finally with us , it is a new begining . I think your prayers were heard but we(and you) have to keep on praying for her (and for us ).

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  78. KAMFreeman

    Dearest Corey
    Thank you for allowing all of us to join with you in prayer and meditation to support you and all who love the dear person whose life was nearly ended. It is my blessing to be with you now in that life of spiritual connection that closed all distance and brings us together in the strength of love and prayers. Peace be with you as you journey through this time of challenge and I look with you through hope-filled eyes for a new path of peace for your friend.
    Kristin

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  79. Stephanie M.

    Prayers and good thoughts from Texas. Thank you Corey for being such a great ambassador! 🙂

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  80. Nancy W

    Sending love & prayers for all .

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  81. Tongue in Cheek

    I haven’t stopped! I am so glad she is home. My heart is full of love and support for you Melanie!

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  82. Annie v.

    Prayers and love are sent your way.
    Annie v.

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  83. mary blanchard

    It is so sad when a loved one needs to find a way to end their pain…..they are lucky you are there and helping.
    Prayers and good wishes to find happiness in their life again are on there way
    xoMary

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  84. Gayle

    my dear great nephew committed suicide 3 mos. ago at age 16. No signs, no note…I think if he had not succeeded what would his life have been like? So many people let him down..but we didn’t know…prayers for all who suffer mentally.

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  85. Tongue in Cheek

    Dear Gayle,
    I am sorry to hear about your great nephew. My heartfelt prayers will be your family.
    C

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  86. Dottie

    So sorry. Sending the light of God’s love, strength and protection to surround you and fill all of your hearts and minds.

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  87. Carrie

    My Dear Corey,
    You are a guardian angel and your caring spirit reaches many people that you don’t even know.
    Thinking of your friend and keeping her in
    my prayers.
    Hoping that she will somehow feel the love prayer that
    is coming from around the globe.
    Love and Light,
    Carrie

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  88. Kiki

    It’s interesting; last night I couldn’t sleep (that’s not unusual) and so I prayed – for today’s Pentecost service where our highest minister (Chief Apostle) celebrated a happy, joyful and meaningful service in Cologne and which was transmitted in picture and sound to 100 countries, I prayed for a two year old child of a friend’s sister who was brought to the children’s hospital in Paris and who is between life and death, I prayed for two new-born children who arrived too early and one of whom was being operated on her head…. then I had time to think of some of my friends, one who’se husband died only a few weeks ago, another one who went fishing in March, two weeks after his retirement and who drowned in the sea, I prayed for the minister of my mother who is seriously ill and then my mind hopped to you, I didn’t know why…. And now, I know 🙂 Prayers to YOUR beloved friends went and will be sent to them; may they find peace and quiet sometimes, maybe later – and may the poor friend’s soul find peace too. Our God and Father is kind, generous, forgiving and giving; He will receive your friend onto him.

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