![]() ![]() I couldn’t watch a suspenseful movie without it sending me into a full-blown panic attack. My ‘fight or flight’ response mechanism was shot. ![]() Once again, I reached out for some good vibes as I slowly struggled to get emotionally strong enough to handle the basic aspects of my life. It was a long recovery process for my son and I was left dealing with an unexpected post traumatic stress disorder. I always say, and believe, that God will give you what you can handle and He finally gave me too much. We did get the outcome we prayed for to see another day. I know we had people doing all they could, with what they had, to help our family in need. I know I had folks around the world praying for my family. Flooding to our hearts, across the Atlantic. But you know what wasn’t lost in translation? Your prayers. The ordeal happened in Italy, far away from our New York doctors, and was completely foreign to any Italian medical staff on hand. At that point, it was a 72-hour, life and death, situation for our family. That one sentence, with no explanation, contained a heart full of fear and soul that was begging to be heard. Being a person that believes in the power of prayer and the strength in numbers, I asked. In 2013, I posted on Facebook that I needed prayers and I couldn’t explain why at the time of the request. Perhaps they don’t know if their loved one is going to see another day. Perhaps they are waiting on test results? Perhaps they are hoping the cancer isn’t back. You know the person on the other end of that request is struggling and is probably at emotional wits end dealing with a stressful situation in their life or they may just need a little extra ‘oomph’ to get them through a difficult day ahead. We’ve all gotten the text, call, or have seen the post on Facebook requesting our prayers, thoughts, and good vibes from a friend. In need of prayers, thoughts, and good vibes?❤ ~Again, this is only a blog post.~ However, having a slightly stressful history, I’m often asked my opinion, “Margarete, you’ve been there, what do you think is the right thing to do given this particular situation?” This is the reason for the blog. *** I am truly blessed in the love that floods my way when I am in need so I never use them lightly. I know writing those words can evoke a heartfelt response in less than 30-seconds from friends, family, and folks that really care. ***Disclaimer: This is only a blog post. All is well in Cassalina world.
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