A long time fan of DD, but more of a lurker than poster. A huge ND fan and a huge fan of the site. My girlfriend is even becoming a huge Irish fan. We've enjoyed a wonderful year together and things, including a soon to be engagement she does not know about, have been fantastic. Desiree, my girlfriend, is a wonderful woman. I recently changed careers that would allow me to go back to school pre-med biology major working my way towards optometry school. To compensate for our income loss Des took on a second job. Des is an eternal optimist, she is very giving and is extremely active in the Catholic church. Her favorite holiday by far is Christmas and she is loaded with Christmas spirit.

 

This past week we, unfortunately, received a gut check. I was at the college in a study group during finals week and I received a call from Des who was crying uncontrollably. The only man in her life that may rival me is her father Robert, a retired Marine with a heart of gold. Robert was in I.C.U at Kaiser Xion in San Diego in critical condition and non-responsive. A man pushing 62, but doesn't look a day over 45 and the epitome of health was ill. Des flew out immediately to California to be with her father. At this time we do not know what is wrong, all we know is both kidney's are failing as well as his liver. The doctors are doing everything they can, running all kinds of tests.

 

It is a very hard situation for both of us, I am stuck in Texas working to keep us afloat. I just recently picked up a part time job to help compensate for her being gone and out of work. Her Christmas spirit is gone, her optimism is wavering, understandably so. The man closest to her in the whole wide world is laying in a hospital bed and everything is in the hands of God at this time.

 

I am sorry for the rant, it's just been a rough week. God bless and thanks for your time.

Edited December 16, 201211 yr by reneg

Thoughts and prayers extended. God bless you guys in your time of need.

Prayers for Robert and Desiree, as well as yourself. May there be some joy renewed to your season.

Prayers for you guys. That is rough any time but especially this time of year.

I truly hope you catch a break and receive a holiday miracle. May the Lord bless and keep you in the palm of his hand...

Prayers Sent and peace be with you.

Prayers for you, future wife, and her father and all your family coming from the Bend!

You got my household's prayers. Keep us posted.

God Bless and prayers are with you. Strength comes from faith...

The power of prayer is immense. Thoughts and prayers to you...

My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. God bless.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your entire family...God Bless!!

God bless you all. In these difficult times, know that God is with you.

Praying for you and those you love. May God be with you all.

Notre Dame, Our Mother, pray for us!

My thoughts are with you and yours during this difficult time.

Be still my soul. God has walked with Jesus, Moses, David, Paul, Gideon and he walks with us all. He lives and walks with you. Be at peace in knowing he loves you and your family. Prayers for his comforting arms around you all.

Done...may god bless you and watch over you and your family.

Prayers:pray:. God Bless you and yours

Can anyone out the tell me the ending of the football prayer ie. MOTHER OF NOTRE DAME PRAYER FOR US.

Thank you so much this is a project for my son's school

 

Go Irish beat bama

My wife read your story and is praying for you guys. She's undergoing chemo for breast cancer and her prayers are powerful. I too will pray. God's plan will be revealed.