Anyone of a prayerful bent, could you please pray for my great-uncle. He's 85 and left to go hunting yesterday morning. They've found his car but not him. This is the second night he's been out in the woods alone, and he didn't bring more than a single lunch with him.
I'm really worried and I love him very much. His health hasn't been good for the past few years.
Please, anyone who can, pray for him, for the search teams, and for my family.
[ November 20, 2006, 01:52 PM: Message edited by: Eaquae Legit ]
Posted by Nell Gwyn (Member # 8291) on :
Oh no! I gather he'd gone hunting alone?
My father is 84, and although he's not in any condition to be tromping through the woods or whatnot, I know how worried I'd be if he'd somehow gone off by himself and gotten lost.
I really, really hope that they find him safe and healthy, and I'm keeping you all in my thoughts.
((((Eaquae Legit))))
[ November 18, 2006, 03:26 AM: Message edited by: Nell Gwyn ]
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
EL, I'm praying for him now.
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
Thinking of and praying for as we speak.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I've prayed for him and the searchers and your family, too. (((hugs)))
Posted by Kelly (Member # 9576) on :
You're all in my prayers Posted by Astaril (Member # 7440) on :
Oh, Ali! Here's hoping he's safe and warm somewhere, and that they find him soon. I'll be thinking of him and you, for whatever that's worth.
Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
((Eaquae))
Posted by MidnightBlue (Member # 6146) on :
Any news yet?
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Oh my goodness, you're definitely in our prayers.
Was he a frequent hunter? If so, then take comfort in the fact that he probably has good wilderness skills. I sure hope they find him safe and sound.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Oh no! I hope he's found, safe and wondering what all the fuss is about.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
~~~EL's Uncle~~~
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
Eaquae, I'm so sorry -- that's awfully scary. I'll join those praying for your uncle, family, and the search teams. I must say, I admire the guy going out hunting at that age! Where is he--somewhere very cold?
ETA: just saw thread title--yup, I guess it's cold, sorry for the dumb question
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
I talked to my mum tonight, and no news yet. This will be the third night, and he'll be out in it, barring a mircale, because the search has been called off on account of the dark.
Thanks, everyone...
Posted by SoaPiNuReYe (Member # 9144) on :
my prayers... Posted by ReikoDemosthenes (Member # 6218) on :
*hugs* You and your family and your uncle are all in my prayers...
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
You're all in mine as well.
Here's hoping for good news, and soon.
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
Mid-day, and nothing yet.
I feel like such a wreck, and I'm trying to get my schoolwork done for tomorrow, but I'm worried and I'm losing my ability to concentrate. I just want to sit by my phone and crochet to keep my fingers busy while I pray or cry or worry.
If they don't find him today, I have to start preparing myself for a funeral, because him being out for five days and nights is not a hopeful thing at all, and I'd probably be disappointed if I hoped.
Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :
*hugs*
Posted by DaisyMae (Member # 9722) on :
((((((((Eaquae Legit)))))))
What a difficult thing to wait through. I'll be praying for you both.
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
The news article is optimistic, but the news from my other last night was somewhat grimmer. What keeps my hopes going is that Uncle John is a very smart man, and he's been hunting for a very long time, so he's not likely to do anything particularly stupid (except forget his cellphone).
Posted by Satlin (Member # 1593) on :
I'm so sorry to hear about this! I will hope for the best.
((Eaquae Legit))
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
Well... night four. It's still above freezing out there, and that brings me hope.
Sorry if I'm spamming the board, it just helps a little to get it out.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
You're not spamming anything. *hug*
Posted by ReikoDemosthenes (Member # 6218) on :
*hugs her lots*
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Nope, not spamming. I've been thinking about your uncle and hoping he's found. I'm sorry to hear that he hasn't been yet. Posted by Nell Gwyn (Member # 8291) on :
Definitely not spamming - please keep us updated!
*crossing fingers and hoping really hard*
Posted by Tinros (Member # 8328) on :
*much hugs, and prayers*
I hope he is found quickly. Better yet, I hope he returns of his own free will, and his own strength, on his own two feet, unharmed. That would be ideal.
Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
They found him today.
He wasn't far from his car, so my mum says she's not sure how they missed him. She called before even she had any details, but said because of the location we're hoping it was a stroke or heart attack and not exposure or hunger. It's not much to hope for, but I'd rather something quick that would have happened anyway to something avoidable and drawn-out.
Thanks for your prayers and hugs, everyone. It really means a lot to me.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
(((Eaquae Legit)))
Posted by ReikoDemosthenes (Member # 6218) on :
*hugs* We're here for you, Ali, and we will keep praying for you and your family.
Posted by Nell Gwyn (Member # 8291) on :
I'm so sorry the outcome wasn't happier. (((Eaquae & family)))
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Oh no.
I'm so sorry. *hugs*
Posted by divaesefani (Member # 3763) on :
Ali, I'm so sorry. I lost my Great-Uncle just about a year ago. He was really special to me, so I can understand your feelings. *Hugs* I know you need 'em!
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
Oh, Equae, I'm so sorry. I've been thinking of you and him and praying for you both.
Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :
I'm sorry, Eaquae Legit. Posted by Shawshank (Member # 8453) on :
(((Eaqae)))
I pray that your family can find solace somewhere in this dreadful situation.
Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :
I am so sorry. I wish you and your family peace.
Posted by Euripides (Member # 9315) on :
I'm sorry for your family's loss, Eaquae Legit.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
I'm so sorry.
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I'm very sorry. (((hugs)))
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
My condolences. I wish you and your family strength in this difficult time.
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
*hugs*
Posted by cmc (Member # 9549) on :
Thinking of you and your family... Remember how much you loved him, enjoyed him, then celebrate those memories.
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
I am so sorry.
Posted by TL (Member # 8124) on :
I'm sorry. Good luck.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Oh, Eaquae Legit, I'm so sorry. Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
My condolences, Eaquae -- I'm so sorry for your loss. Posted by Eaquae Legit (Member # 3063) on :
I'm told it was a heart attack, and it happened very early Thursday.
He died quickly and without a huge amount of pain and fear. It was something that likely would have happened even if he'd just stayed home. And he died doing something he loved. I can't really ask for much more.
The funeral's Friday, so I'm going to try to get classes off to go. I'd like to be able to grieve with the rest of my family.
Thanks again, everyone.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
(((Equae and family)))
Posted by Astaril (Member # 7440) on :
I'm so sorry, Ali. I've been thinking of you and your family and him all weekend. It's good in a way that he didn't have to suffer for a long time, but it's hard nonetheless, I know.
*hugs*
You have my email if I can do or say anything to help, or listen, or anything else.
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
I'm sorry for your loss and your family's loss Eaquae. Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
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