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Prayer needed
No flames please. If you're not religious, then just move along. I don't know where else to put this.
My favorite professor wasn't in class Monday, which was unusual because she's one of the most diligent professors I know. No-nonsense, witty, lenient, but not a pushover... She's an amazing person. Well today I found out though another professor, one of her colleagues I guess, that her 27 year old son died this weekend. I'm not sure the specifics, but apparently he was in Africa and they found his body in a river on Easter Sunday. I know you don't know her, but it you could just keep her family in your prayers, it would be a great help. Thanks guys. |
Wow, I'm sorry to here about that, Squee-chan. If I remember, I'll pray for the whole family.
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I'm sorry. Sounds like there was an accident or some kind of crime.
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Thank you guys~ :hug:
I went to the store and bought a card to give her, although I'm not sure if I should bring it up... Should I give it to her? Or would that be too inappropriate? |
Well, maybe you could leave it on her desk for when she gets back?
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so sad! that is really awful, her poor son D:
i would say instead of the card, when you see her and you can snag a quick private moment, give her a hug and some brief condolences, but im a huggy person :3 ive also found that people tend to be more receptive in a time of grief to very simple condolences and expressions of love and support, things that are easy for them to take in and process, esp when something so large has happened, your brain gets cluttered just trying to take it all in |
That's HORRIBLE!!! She, her son, and their family are all in my prayers. =(
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Thanks you guys. =3
She ended up not making it to my class- I guess shoe couldn't handle being back t work so soon, but I gave the sealed card to one of her colleagues/ our sub for the day, so she can read it at home. Thanks again for keeping her family in your hearts~ |
Her whole family are going to be in my prayers. That is such a tragic loss for a mother to have to bear. I hope she has lots of family and friends to get through this time.
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I believe your card will be well received. A prof of mine's mother died, and apparently I was the only person to say that I was sorry for her loss and thinking of her, and she said it meant a lot to her.
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I'm so sorry for your professor. I hope she's well. I'll sure pray for her family.
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That's so sad... I'll keep them in my prayers too.
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Oh my gosh. That's horrible. I'll pray for you, her, and everyone involved. Praying she stays strong. :' ) |
Thanks again everyone. I think I'll be seeing her tomorrow in class. Which will be odd, since I think I'm the only student who knows, and I'm not allowed to tell the others. ><
Not sure if I should act normal or somber or what... I'm usually pretty chipper in that class, but then part of me feels like it would be wrong to act like that when she's suffering. But then I feel like I shouldn't act too different if she wants to keep the topic private... Ugh. |
I'll pray for her and her family tonight. What a tragedy, to die so young. I hope she knows that people are there for her.
I know this is just the Air Force talking through me...But could you make sure that she isn't planning to hurt herself? I know it sounds like it would be inappropriate, but it's what we're told to ask our fellow Airmen when they have problems. And you know, it just might save her. |
I think that's a bit too personal a thing to ask a professor. And she was in class today, and acting surprisingly normal. From what I gather, she has a very close relationship with her "hubby" and family, so I don't think she's in any short supply of support.
I waited to talk to her after class, but other students came to ask her questions about a test, and then I lost the nerve and left. >< |
I really do want to say I'll keep them in my prayers. But to be honest I would be lying. :[ I'm kind of new. and learning. Whenever I do pray I'll try to remeber though.
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I really want to pray. .
I am actually starting to cry over not being able to. I was relgious until three years ago. Could I hope genuinely instead? I am not an atheist, so I am open to the idea that your god might exist and I am willing to send my best wishes in his direction, in case that helps. I want it to be alright as much as it can be. |
My prayers go out to your professor and her family.
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I said a prayer for the family, and a few for him. God keep them.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.(The prayer for the departed souls.) |
Awww. I'm not that religious but I go to church every Wednesday and Sunday so I'll make sure that I tell my church to pray for them. I'll also tell my mother and father. Really no one deserves to have their child's life taken away from them that's just horrible. I feel so bad now I'm going to bed. |
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