Sometimes you feel helpless

but there’s always something we can do. PRAY. That sounds like a quick answer to any problem. One of my good friends would always stop and pray right then and there if a request was brought up. Used to freak some people out — you know, the ones who liked to gossip under the premise of a prayer request? Of course you don’t know people like that But when you asked my friend to pray for such-and-such, he would stop, pray and then your perspective would change.

I feel helpless right now. My cousin, Kiera is headed to the ER again. She’s been in pain since Thursday and the doctors (yes, that plural!) have not done anything to help her. She has crohn’s disease which I understand a little — but she has something else too that causes her pain. Mom’s not sure what that’s called. Regardless, God knows what’s wrong and He can see her even though she’s a couple of states away from me.

So, I would really appreciate it if you would say a prayer for her right now. I know prayer works. I can tell you many, many cool prayer stories! Don’t ever doubt that prayer works! Pray for her pain to be eased. Pray for the doctors to know what to do to help her. Pray for guidance for her and her parents if she should come down here to see some other specialists. I’m not a Duke basketball fan, but they have some of the best medical staff in the country. Besides, there has to be a good reason we live in blue devil territory — having friends who all work there, I hope, will help me help my cousin get to the right doctor!