Hi, my name is Alexis, and I’m asking for prayer for my family as we walk through a heavy season.
On February 6, my mom Rebecca suffered a stroke. She was transferred to OSU, where doctors found a mass/tumor on her mitral valve. She underwent open-heart surgery on February 19 and is now facing a long recovery. She will be unable to drive for about 6 weeks and unable to work for about 12 weeks.
At the same time, my 4-year-old daughter Lizzy was born with complex congenital heart defects. She has already been through three procedures, and she is preparing for another major surgery this spring/early summer.
I’m working as a nurse and doing my best to support both of them, and I’m asking for prayer for:
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complete healing and strength for my mom’s body and heart
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protection and wisdom for Lizzy’s upcoming surgery and care team
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provision and financial relief so my mom can rest and heal without pressure
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endurance and guidance for me as I care for them both
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Praying for you as you navigate these heavy situations for people you love. 
Sending prayers especially for your role as a provider and caretaker. I know that burden can be so heavy.
Here is a prayer from this article on praying for caregivers you may find helpful. Praying through it over you now!
"Lord,
As this new day dawns, I rise with wonderings of how my day will be. Will it be good, or will it be filled with struggles that seek to drain my strength? I call on you to take control of my day and give me discernment to handle whatever comes my way. Give me peace in knowing that I cannot fix everything. Provide your words of comfort to me when I am running low on strength. Open my eyes to see all that is good when I can only see the pain and grief. Close my mouth when I need to just listen and give me words of encouragement to share when it is needed. Provide me relief when I grow tired.
Help me see your plan through all the fog of life. Remind me that caring for my loved one is a privilege. It is an honor, not a burden. I pray for the restoration of my soul. I pray for strength to make it through this day. You said not to worry about tomorrow, so I won’t. Lord, you are the healer, the Great Physician. Heal my heart when it’s broken and heal the pain when my loved one hurts.
Always help me remember when I feel alone, I’m not. You are always there, going before me to prepare the way.
I pray all these requests in the name of Jesus, Amen."