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by pintuck 08 Jan 2013 ( edited Jan 12'13 18:35 )
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For those who enjoy Sonia Showalter's designs, she is going through a tough time right now and would appreciate our prayers. If you have her angel designs, she has a special request.

A very important and special request:

I am in salt lake city, Utah. my brother is in the icu on life support. I have never been faced
with such a heart wrenching decision, but I know he does not want to remain like this any longer. it has been almost
a week since there has been any response. I am waiting on family to arrive so they can say goodbye. I don't want him to suffer any longer. please keep us in your prayers.

my request...
the ICU nurses ha've been so kind to us and have gone beyond their duties to make sure I have what I need. they have allowed me to stay with him through the night, but made it clear I could have a room down the hall. when a new shift comes on, they always ask me if there is anything I need. they are so wonderful...

Please, if you are able, send them an angel as a thank you, on my behalf to:

PIONEER VALLEY INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
3460 South 4155 West
West Valley City, UT 84120

Second request:
Would someone who is a member of the SoniaShowalter Yahoo news group copy post the above request there please?
I have no email capabilities and no computer.

Thank you all and God bless you for being there.

Comments (35)
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by maleah 08 Jan 2013
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May the Lord be with you.
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by susiesembroidery 08 Jan 2013
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May God give you the loving peace that you need and for your brother the release that he might be seeking. His Love and Care is all we need. You are in my prayers.
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by debswebster 08 Jan 2013
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So sorry to hear of your heart-wrenching news. May your dear brother rest in peace. May God bless the ever-caring nursing staff for their kindness towards you and their patients. My prayers are with you.
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by pennifold 08 Jan 2013
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Dear God, you hear the prayers of the faithful. Please be with Sonia and family as they face this decision. Comfort and ease their sorrow as they say goodbye to Sonia's brother. Wrap your arms around them Lord and surround them with your everlasting Love. Love and blessings Chris
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by momhome 09 Jan 2013
Amen
by gramsbear 09 Jan 2013
Amen...
by kryztyna 12 Jan 2013
Amen
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by sdrise 08 Jan 2013
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Prayers to Sonia and her family! We are all there for her at her time of need. Suzanne
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by marjialexa 09 Jan 2013
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Pintuck, thank you so much for posting this here! I do have Sonia's cat and dog angels, and some of her other designs as well. I do know exactly how she feels, and what she is going through at this time, because this is exactly the same situation I found myself in with my dear late husband Richard 12 years ago. It is the hardest decision anyone can ever make, even when you know it's the absolute right thing to do. In our case, Richard and I had talked about what to do in this case, because he was having surgery very close to his brain. He did not want to be kept alive if there was no hope. When he had a hemorragic stroke, he was brain-dead. The only hope left was that they could take organs, because he was an adamant organ donor. Spending 3 days in the ICU, hoping for a miracle while waiting for the organ recipients to be contacted and prepared, the ICU nurses were indeed angels. I cannot begin to imagine how they can do this job constantly, yet not become immune to the needs of the people and families they serve so admirably. They deserve your angels. And Sonia needs every prayer she can get, believe me. Even when it's the rightest thing in the world to do, it's not something you ever get over. After 12 years, I'm sitting here just bawling as I write this. Please pray for peace for Sonia with her decision, please. Hugs, Marji
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by pennifold 10 Jan 2013
God bless you Marji for your words of encouragement. Love and blessings Chris
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by noah 09 Jan 2013
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Oh dear i have had to do this very thing for my/our Mother .No easy task BUT
i was comforted that she is now in the arms of Jesus waiting for me to join her.
If your brother is a christian it makes it a little easier,if i can even say that??Anyhow may our God be with you in every way and wherever and whenever u need him hugs Carolyn
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by crafter2243 09 Jan 2013
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Thank you for letting us know about this need. She will be prayed for. I can't even imagine what this must feel like having to decide.
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by momhome 09 Jan 2013
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Sonia-
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult times.
May the Lord bless you, and keep you;
May the Lord make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace."'
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by christracey 09 Jan 2013
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Sending up prayers for Sonia's family for Blessings from above.
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by jerrib 09 Jan 2013
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How sad for her and the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May God watch over you all.
Hugs
Jerri
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by gramsbear 09 Jan 2013
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Sonia & her family will be in my Prayers, I Pray for Peace for them and especially Peace for her brother in this time. It is so sad, but God is in control and He knows best. Hugs, Judy
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by katydid 09 Jan 2013
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I pray for her family. Give them strenght to get through this difficult decision.
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by lindaavolio 09 Jan 2013
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Sending prayers for your Brother, you and your family.....
Hugs
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by airyfairy 09 Jan 2013
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My thoughts are with them. Hugs Sarah.
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by manami 09 Jan 2013
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SoniaShowalter and her family are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings,Yoriko
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by raels011 09 Jan 2013
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My prayers are with you and yours
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by edithfarminer 09 Jan 2013
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What a terrible time for her, she always gives her designs so graciously. Will pray for her and her brother.
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by oigelcox 09 Jan 2013
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My prayers are with her at this terible time. Hugs Joyce
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by jrob 09 Jan 2013
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May God rest His loving arms around your neck and give you peace and comfort as you travel this most difficult journey. I will honor your request.
Hugs, Jerrilyn
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by momofeight 09 Jan 2013
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Praying for you and your family. I faced this 24 years ago with my brother it is very hard but God will be with him and all of you when the time comes.
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by riley4 09 Jan 2013
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may god be with you & your family in your time of need. big hugs . our prayers are with all of you. god bless.
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by cfidl 09 Jan 2013
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Thank you for the information. Prayers for Sonia and her family.
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by cathiejones 09 Jan 2013
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My prayers are with her at this terrible time. Hugs & Blessings.
Cathie Jones.
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by drro 10 Jan 2013
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Oh my! This is so sad; she sure needs our prayers for herself and her family! May our dear Lord guide and strengthen them all:>) And, thank you for sharing with us; God bless you too:>)
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by theduchess 10 Jan 2013
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I am not a member of Sonia's Yahoo group but I have enjoyed her free designs. At this time she does need our support and I for one intend to go and purchase her designs even though I no longer have any machines. She has my prayers and I know she will be guided by God in her decision. Stella
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by eastwitch2 10 Jan 2013
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I am sure Sonia would appreciate it if our members would stitch up some of her FSL Angels from the FSL Alphabet Angels that she gave as free designs or any FSL angels we have purchased from her and send them to the hospital on her behalf as a thank you for all the care that her Brother and her family have received from the staff at the hospital.

I am sure this would be a great help to her at this time.

She has shared so many designs with the embroidery community that I think it is time we all give back and do this for her.
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EastWitch2
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by eastwitch2 10 Jan 2013
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Sonia's Brothers name is Ruben Cruz.

So if you are sending FSL Angels to the hospital you can state that they are Thank You Gifts for the staff on behalf of Sonia Showalter, Ruben Cruz and Family.
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by kazza 10 Jan 2013
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A very sad time for Sonia, you are in our thoughts.
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by twee 11 Jan 2013
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My heart aches for Sonia and her family. You and in my thoughts and prayers.
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by koosjefred 11 Jan 2013
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My prayers are with you Sonia, and your Familie.
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by koosjefred 11 Jan 2013
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My prayers are with you Sonia, and your Familie.
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by gerryvb 11 Jan 2013
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she and her brother will be in our prayers
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by pldc 11 Jan 2013
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you & your family will be in my prayers & I will be happy to post an angel for them too. Hugs Loralye
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by queenofhearts 12 Jan 2013
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May the Lord be with you. I will stitch an angel today