Abbie Update-NO NEW NEWS 4/16/09

[SASABERANGER]

Since several of my friends here on the forum have sent private emails I decided to share the latest.
Grandma Gail had to return to WV on Apr 6th and Debbie could not return to NJ because of her health issues and pending hearing for Social Security Disability. As a result we have been labeled bad grandparents. The last update was April 5th. Since then the kids have not returned any calls to the house, cell phone or answered any emails. Andrew is prevented from calling either grand mother and we are totally out of the loop.
Because of privacy laws the hospital is prevented from releasing and information and we are totally without information of any sorts.
So, until they decide that we need to know something or we go to Philly in person there will be no more updates.
If we do go to Philly the next email will probably be from Debbie asking for assistance in raising bail money after I am arrested for assault (what used to be called attitude adjustment) on the bimbo and Debbie's son.
Thanks to all and please continue the prayers for Abbie.
Thom Braxton

 

[SASABERANGER]

Since several of my friends here on the forum have sent private emails I decided to share the latest.
Grandma Gail had to return to WV on Apr 6th and Debbie could not return to NJ because of her health issues and pending hearing for Social Security Disability. As a result we have been labeled bad grandparents. The last update was April 5th. Since then the kids have not returned any calls to the house, cell phone or answered any emails. Andrew is prevented from calling either grand mother and we are totally out of the loop.
Because of privacy laws the hospital is prevented from releasing and information and we are totally without information of any sorts.
So, until they decide that we need to know something or we go to Philly in person there will be no more updates.
If we do go to Philly the next email will probably be from Debbie asking for assistance in raising bail money after I am arrested for assault (what used to be called attitude adjustment) on the bimbo and Debbie's son.
Thanks to all and please continue the prayers for Abbie.
Thom Braxton

 

[BarbC]

So sorry to hear of this, Thom. Everybody has been under so much stress in your family. Just give them a little time and keep the communication door open.

 

[Big Rich]

I will continue prayers for all Thom. God Bless.

 

[klondike]

I have been thinking that the lack of news was not a good sign. It wasn't. I agree with Barb that the stress of everything is making everyone slightly crazy, cut them a lot of slack, continue to leave messages of love and support.
There is no defense against love. Prayers to continue.

 

[29aholic]

Thom
I'll pitch in on the bail money

 

[perpster]

Like the old saying, No new is good news, I hope. Hang in there.

 

[Deacon KC]

Still praying, keep your hopes up.

 

[Wheelgunner840]

Thom, please know that we are all pulling for your entire family and Abbie. I still say a prayer for her every night and every morning. I agree that the whole situation is probably making her parents behave in ways that they normally would not.

I, and I would guess many others here, were wondering how Abbie is doing. It's been a while since the last update. As suggested above, even though these recent events are probably tearing you apart, keep the door open.

Hang in there Thom, and please keep us informed if you get any news.

Thanks,
WG840

 

[ditrina]

Praying for Abbie .... and raiding the piggybank for bail money..Just let me know...
Sal

 

[LOBO]

Continued prayers.

 

[Iggy]

As others have said, the stress of this whole thing has to be tearing people apart.

Hang in there. All of the prayers going out will lead the Lord to take care of Abbie and your family in his own way.

Keep the faith.

 

[mississippi revolverman]

Thom we all are pulling for Abbie and the family. Everyone is going through enough without the new issues. They need to remember it is all for Abbie that is all that really matter

Hope you and the family the best

 

[walkinghorse]

As others have said, the stress of this whole thing has to be tearing people apart.

Hang in there. All of the prayers going out will lead the Lord to take care of Abbie and your family in his own way.

+1000

 

[moosedog]

Prayers for Abbie and the family continue.

 

[winchester1]

Thom,
Sorry to hear you have to deal with this on top of everything else. I think everyone is probably right and the stress and worry is taking a toll on everyone. Continue to offer your love and support, things will get better. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. Please let us know if you hear anything, you have a lot of friends here that care.

 

[semperfi71]

I have been away from the Forum for a while and searched to find out about Abbie and this post is the latest I can find.

I still pray for Abbie and hope the families involved can find togetherness for her sake.

 

[mroyal98]

Originally posted by semperfi71:
I have been away from the Forum for a while and searched to find out about Abbie and this post is the latest I can find.

I still pray for Abbie and hope the families involved can find togetherness for her sake.

Likewise, I have not been around for awhile and had hoped for promising news. I imagine that these long term illnesses can stress even the strongest of families. Patience is sometimes the only form of action that makes sense in these situations. Lashing out at relatives (as it sounds that your son-in-law has done) sometimes has to do with the anxiety of trying to answer the question "why me" and "if it is not my fault, it must be someone elses." Irrational, of course but it happens.
I hope you don't take my post as "I know what you are going through" because I don't. I know nothing about the situation you are in other than what I read. My post is just taking a stab in the dark and hoping that it helps.

With Warm Regards,
marion

 

[Wickahoney]

I've been watching and keeping my mouth shut from the git go.

Our 18 year old daughter died in 2001 after a life long battle with asthma.

The wife checked out, literally for over 3 years and wasn't able to cope till after year 5.

The very first thing the shrink told me when I stated treatment soon after Alexandria's death was that the serious illness or death of a child results in over a 80% divorce rate and also sperates more families than it unites.

It's just such a personal and unHoly stressful situation that it is difficult at best to cope and impossable for others to truley "understand".

Our best wishes and prayers are with you and your family.

Ross

 

[ladder13]

Thom, we're with you.