Prayer Chain

[T2woman]

I have a prayer request.

I ruptured a disk in my neck at church (I work there) and my Dr. said I can't work. I have to go to a nurosurgen because it has affected my spinal colum.

Please Pray for healing I am not looking forward to surgery but more than that I hate staying home. I feel like I am on house arrest. So please pray for my sanity.

Have a blessed day

[cristianna]

I have a prayer request.

I ruptured a disk in my neck at church (I work there) and my Dr. said I can't work. I have to go to a nurosurgen because it has affected my spinal colum.

Please Pray for healing I am not looking forward to surgery but more than that I hate staying home. I feel like I am on house arrest. So please pray for my sanity.

Have a blessed day

:prayer: Praying for you T2woman. :prayer:

[Marycita]

I am praying for you right now, Yoamocristo, and I will continue to pray often for you!

Thank you very very much!
I have a prayer request.

I ruptured a disk in my neck at church (I work there) and my Dr. said I can't work. I have to go to a nurosurgen because it has affected my spinal colum.

Please Pray for healing I am not looking forward to surgery but more than that I hate staying home. I feel like I am on house arrest. So please pray for my sanity.

Have a blessed day
Definitely praying for you!!

[T2woman]

Well I went to the neurosurgen and am scheduled to have surgery on my neck next month. Please pray for courage as I am afraid of the hospital. I understand that the Lord used gifted surgens to perform healing but I wouldn't mind an instantanous healing. The Dr. put me out of work for another 3 weeks and 6 weeks after the surgery. I'm trying to talk them into letting me go back part time. I am sooooo bored at home.

Have a blessed day!

[Morgaine1205]

I know the feeling! I had to have a hysterectomy almost exactly a year ago, and I can still remember the terror I felt walking into the hospital the day of the surgery. I remember though, my husband, daughter and mother in law taking my hands, and we began praying on the way in, and even sang a verse from a hymn and I felt the peace of God descend - it was amazing! I was still scared and nervous, but the Lord really helped bring me some peace! My surgery went fine, and I had not one complication (other than my IV kept falling out, and I DETEST getting IV's put in :) )

I will pray for your surgery, and that our Heavenly Father grants you peace and strength and courage before your surgery! Please keep us updated!

May the Lord bless and keep you!! :hug:

[Marycita]

Well I went to the neurosurgen and am scheduled to have surgery on my neck next month. Please pray for courage as I am afraid of the hospital. I understand that the Lord used gifted surgens to perform healing but I wouldn't mind an instantanous healing. The Dr. put me out of work for another 3 weeks and 6 weeks after the surgery. I'm trying to talk them into letting me go back part time. I am sooooo bored at home.

Have a blessed day!
Aw...praying!!

[cristianna]

Well I went to the neurosurgen and am scheduled to have surgery on my neck next month. Please pray for courage as I am afraid of the hospital. I understand that the Lord used gifted surgens to perform healing but I wouldn't mind an instantanous healing. The Dr. put me out of work for another 3 weeks and 6 weeks after the surgery. I'm trying to talk them into letting me go back part time. I am sooooo bored at home.

Have a blessed day!

:prayer: Praying for you. :prayer:

[cristianna]

DH could really use some prayers for guidance and I desperately need them for some family drama with extended members.

[T2woman]

You have may prayers.

Be blessed

[cristianna]

Thank you T2.

I just have a strong feeling I'll be (or am being) hawked over due to my religious beliefs, and with the issues at the forefront escalating, I'm growing weak in patience and tactfulness.

[Marycita]

Thank you T2.

I just have a strong feeling I'll be (or am being) hawked over due to my religious beliefs, and with the issues at the forefront escalating, I'm growing weak in patience and tactfulness.
AW!! I'm praying for you! HUGS!!!!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Thank you T2.

I just have a strong feeling I'll be (or am being) hawked over due to my religious beliefs, and with the issues at the forefront escalating, I'm growing weak in patience and tactfulness.

Hang in there. *hug* I'll pray for you and your DH.

[Redheadedstepchild]

Actually, my DH and I could use some prayers as well. He has OCD, which can really interfere with life sometimes. :sigh:

[T2woman]

Well I am sitting here indulging my self in a pitty party freefor all. :cry: (Honey nut Cheerios and Pop tarts)

My pastor called me this am and let me know that for my own good I will not be comming back to work part time. I have to wait untill all the medical stuff is done. It could be months....:sigh: this is a work comp claim so he has to go by the rules. I'm going crazy though.... Some one else is sitting in my chair at my desk.... Whaaaa Whaaaa (taking another swig of suger milk)

:swoon: This is so not fair.... (now reaching hand into box of cheerio's) Plus WC only pays 2/3 of my salery. So not only am I poor and under house arrest I'm not having fun anymore. But I got a great sugar buzz (excuse me while I run to fridge to take another shot of insulin):help:

Please pray for my sanity and the strength not to drown all my sorrows in sugar..:crossrc:

Be Blessed

[Marycita]

Actually, my DH and I could use some prayers as well. He has OCD, which can really interfere with life sometimes.

Sorry I didn't see this a couple of days ago..I'll be praying...

Well I am sitting here indulging my self in a pitty party freefor all. :cry: (Honey nut Cheerios and Pop tarts)

My pastor called me this am and let me know that for my own good I will not be comming back to work part time. I have to wait untill all the medical stuff is done. It could be months....:sigh: this is a work comp claim so he has to go by the rules. I'm going crazy though.... Some one else is sitting in my chair at my desk.... Whaaaa Whaaaa (taking another swig of suger milk)

:swoon: This is so not fair.... (now reaching hand into box of cheerio's) Plus WC only pays 2/3 of my salery. So not only am I poor and under house arrest I'm not having fun anymore. But I got a great sugar buzz (excuse me while I run to fridge to take another shot of insulin):help:

Please pray for my sanity and the strength not to drown all my sorrows in sugar..

Be Blessed

Aw...I will be praying for you

Much love to you both!! :hug:

[cristianna]

Yikes I missed them too! Praying for both of you, and for Red's dh. :prayer:

[Redheadedstepchild]

I want to thank you guys for praying for DH. He was having some issues, and to be honest I was afraid that we wouldn't have a good trip. But, things resolved themselves and we had a wonderful time.
:)

[Redheadedstepchild]

Well I am sitting here indulging my self in a pitty party freefor all. :cry: (Honey nut Cheerios and Pop tarts)

My pastor called me this am and let me know that for my own good I will not be comming back to work part time. I have to wait untill all the medical stuff is done. It could be months....:sigh: this is a work comp claim so he has to go by the rules. I'm going crazy though.... Some one else is sitting in my chair at my desk.... Whaaaa Whaaaa (taking another swig of suger milk)

:swoon: This is so not fair.... (now reaching hand into box of cheerio's) Plus WC only pays 2/3 of my salery. So not only am I poor and under house arrest I'm not having fun anymore. But I got a great sugar buzz (excuse me while I run to fridge to take another shot of insulin):help:

Please pray for my sanity and the strength not to drown all my sorrows in sugar..:crossrc:

Be Blessed
Praying for you. *hug*

[Kryzoz]

Praying for those needs in the prayer chain :)
I am supposed to be revamping the prayer service at my church. This Saturday I am supposed to be speaking to the Official Board regarding my plans for the prayer service. Please keep me in prayer as I go to God and inquire of him how it is he wants me to do this.

[cristianna]

Praying for those needs in the prayer chain :)
I am supposed to be revamping the prayer service at my church. This Saturday I am supposed to be speaking to the Official Board regarding my plans for the prayer service. Please keep me in prayer as I go to God and inquire of him how it is he wants me to do this.

:prayer:

[T2woman]

I am in need of your prayers...

I went to another neurosurgen yesterday for a 2nd opinion about surgery on my neck. I definetly need the surgery it will consist of the damaged disk in my neck be removed an a replacement would be fashioned from a graft from my hip bone. My current delimma is Dr. Lacin can do the surgery next Thursday where my original surgen (Dr. Allen) has me scheduled for the 23rd. The first surgen comes with all kinds of recomendations form people I know but no one knows anything about the 2nd one (Dr. Lacin). I googled the Dr. Lacin and he has training from all over the world and is in the top of his field. If I go with Dr. Allen I will be staying over night in the Hospital (which makes me feel safer after surgery but I will be in a lot pain for the next 3 weeks). Where as Dr Lacin believes that recuperating at home has better results (I live 40miles from the Hospital if there is a problem). I need to make my decision in 2 day so I can be fit on Dr. Lacins schedule.

Did I also mention that I am a total chicken about having my neck opened up. :cry:

I just don't know what to do. Please pray that God's wisdom will show me the right path. :prayer:

Laurra

[Kryzoz]

Praying for you :)
My recommendation about recuperation is this:
I would stay in the hospital, not because I don't believe recuperation at home is good, but because it seems you live quite a distance away (over 30 minutes) and I would just be concerned if there was an emergency. In the end, the Lord will guide you down the right path.
~Kryzoz

[Redheadedstepchild]

I looked for this thread here the other day, and thought I was nuts because it was missing. Or maybe I'm spending so much time online I'm going a little batty.

Anyway, this is more of a praise report. A few weeks ago I asked for prayers for my husband and I. He was at a real low point at the time, but I'm very happy to report that he's had a total turn around. In fact we both have. So thank you.

Also, I started threads in other places here asking for prayers for a preacher friend of mine who was facing knee surgery. Well, his pain has subsided and he no longer needs the surgery.

I've really seen God working in a number of ways in my life and those around me, and I'm so thankful.

[cristianna]

I looked for this thread here the other day, and thought I was nuts because it was missing. Or maybe I'm spending so much time online I'm going a little batty.

Anyway, this is more of a praise report. A few weeks ago I asked for prayers for my husband and I. He was at a real low point at the time, but I'm very happy to report that he's had a total turn around. In fact we both have. So thank you.

Also, I started threads in other places here asking for prayers for a preacher friend of mine who was facing knee surgery. Well, his pain has subsided and he no longer needs the surgery.

I've really seen God working in a number of ways in my life and those around me, and I'm so thankful.

Fantastic! Praise the Lord! :clap:

[T2woman]

Hi all! I am glad to hear the praise report.

I am going to have my surgery Monday. It has been almost 3 months since I had my accident at work. Please pray for a speedy recovery form my spinal fusion. I am ready for some time away from home. This time has definatlly brought me into a deeper relatioship with the Lord. I am glad that I had this time to get some of my pioritys right.

Be Blessed

[cristianna]

Hi all! I am glad to hear the praise report.

I am going to have my surgery Monday. It has been almost 3 months since I had my accident at work. Please pray for a speedy recovery form my spinal fusion. I am ready for some time away from home. This time has definatlly brought me into a deeper relatioship with the Lord. I am glad that I had this time to get some of my pioritys right.

Be Blessed

Nice to hear from you. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. :prayer:

[Celticflower]

Word came this morning that my Dad (age 88) is in the hospital in PA with elevated potassium levels and fluid in his lungs. Please pray for him, my Mom, my sister (they live with her) as well as the rest of the family at this time as we nervously wait for updates on his condition. Thanks.

[Morgaine1205]

I apologize, I missed your post, CelticFlower, I am praying the Lord grant His Healing Touch upon your father, and peace upon your family!

Do you have an update for us?

[Celticflower]

I apologize, I missed your post, CelticFlower, I am praying the Lord grant His Healing Touch upon your father, and peace upon your family!

Do you have an update for us?
Last update on Dad was last night. He'd been sitting up in a chair for an hour or so in the morning, even had his breakfast there. My sister took him his radio, but not his walker (not allowed). Stress test had been postponed and they were still waiting to hear about an open bed at the VA hospital. personally I would rather he stay in the local hospital 10 mins from my sis and Mom instead of moving to the VA an hour away.

Thanks for the prayers -- I'm sure they are helping!

[Kryzoz]

:prayer: Praying for speedy recovery T2Woman and praying for your Father's health and the peace of God over your family Celticflower.
My request seems so childish but here goes:
My Junior year in highschool I had a very nice friend with whom I had a lengthy phone relationship (srtictly platonic). Our relationship was abruptly ended shortly into my senior year. Now, heading into my junior year in college I am looking for my friend who it appears has moved and changed numbers.No matter what I do, I cannot find her. She was my Christian mentor for those few short months. She gave me my first King James Bible (it was personalized) and she helped me in my faith walk. I'd like to rekindle our relationship to see how she is getting along. As of now, I am writing a letter to the only address I have, hoping that it finds its way to her and most of all hoping that she remembers me. Please pray for me. I do not make friends that easily and I love hard. Should this fail, I would be devastated.

[Celticflower]

My father passed away last night in PA. We will be traveling from TN for the funeral in a day or two.

[cristianna]

:hug: Oh how my heart breaks for you. :hug: I will keep you and your family in my prayers and safe travels too.

[Redheadedstepchild]

My father passed away last night in PA. We will be traveling from TN for the funeral in a day or two.
I'm so sorry. I'll say a prayer for you and your family.

[Morgaine1205]

My father passed away last night in PA. We will be traveling from TN for the funeral in a day or two.
I'm so sorry for you, sister. I lost my father two years ago, and the memory is still...there. I will pray for our Heavenly Father's Healing Peace to comfort you and your family, and for safe travels.

[cristianna]

I would truly appreciate prayers for my youngest daughter and her health.

[Marycita]

I would truly appreciate prayers for my youngest daughter and her health.
Sure thing!!

[Morgaine1205]

I would truly appreciate prayers for my youngest daughter and her health.
Praying!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Praying for your DD!

[Marycita]

I could really use some prayers...

I'm overwhelmed by so much right now, and unfortunately it's taking a huge toll on my spiritual life as well...I've started having some doubts and questions, and it's just not fun..

I'm going to school full time, so I'm taking four classes, tutoring three mornings a week, working in the spanish department three mornings a week, and working thirty hours off campus a week. It's only the second week of the quarter and I am already stressed. And it's just hard too, because I'm struggling emotionally because of the spiritual struggles going on. Which, really should come as no surprise, I mean I barely have time to sleep, so I haven't read the Bible or prayed in over a week, and that just makes everything else harder.

Anyway...i'm completely overwhelmed...I would really appreciate any prayers and what have you.

[cristianna]

:hug: Praying for you yoamo!!!!!! :hug:

[Marycita]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it...

and if you see this, if you wouldn't mind adding the fact that I was left a note about a house meeting...apparently my other two roommates have decided we need one, and in our past, they have never been very happy affairs, and now I'm just worried that I'm doing something to make them mad. I don't really know what that would be...maybe I am just worried for nothing, but hey

HAha...sorry and now I am just ranting for no reason at all...

[Redheadedstepchild]

Yoamo I am praying for you. :prayer:

[Marycita]

Thank you both...I really appreciate it..more than you know.

[cristianna]

I have to agree the whole idea of a "house meeting" does not sound like fun. Praying extra hard for you!

[Marycita]

I have to agree the whole idea of a "house meeting" does not sound like fun. Praying extra hard for you!
thank you very very much...it was about that...and I explained that I wasn't trying to make them do anything and be lazy, but I just have been overwhelmed..and then I finally came out about me struggling spiritually, and one roommate just sat there and kind of looked like "I don't even know what to say to that" and the other sort of,honestly brushed it off. Which, I mean, if I am being truthful that hurt. Because, not to sound conceited, but I've always been the spiritual authority of sorts if you will,in my group of friends. If anyone had questions, doubts, needed advice, they come to me. And so it took me so much to actualy admit it to them...and they were just sort of "eh" about it. I nkow that's probably selfish, but honestly I was hoping they would talk to me about it even just a little. I mean, I've pretty much built my identity on being the person Jesus wants me to be...or trying to anyway, and now I feel like I'm losing that...and I don't really know where to go and what to do about it...and so I guess I was just hoping for something from two of my best friends, even if it was just a hug..I don't know

haha...I'm incredibly sorry...the prayer thread isn't for my rantings, and yet, I seem to always rant here...

anyway...sorry

[cristianna]

Aw yoamo... :hug: :kiss: :hug:

[Marycita]

Aw thanks! You have no idea how much it means that you guys (er, gals) put up with my ranting. haha...really thank you!

[Redheadedstepchild]

((((Yoamo)))) Remember God is with you even when you feel like you are losing your grip on him.

Maybe you are about to go through a period of spiritual growth?

Praying for you. :)

[Marycita]

((((Yoamo)))) Remember God is with you even when you feel like you are losing your grip on him.

Maybe you are about to go through a period of spiritual growth?

Praying for you. :)
I sincerely hope so...I only want to grow closer to Him..never farther..

thank you very very much!

[cristianna]

I would like to ask everyone to please pray for my brother who will be having surgery on Wednesday.

Thank you!

[Marycita]

I would like to ask everyone to please pray for my brother who will be having surgery on Wednesday.

Thank you!
most definitely!! Praying!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Praying for your brother Cristianna.

[cristianna]

Praying for your brother Cristianna.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He's having brain surgery.

[Marycita]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He's having brain surgery.
How is everything going Cristianna?

[Morgaine1205]

I've been praying for your brother - please keep us updated! :hug:

[cristianna]

Sorry, I finally got the news later in the evening last night. 10 hours later... he's doing well. They could not remove all of the tumor, but got a good amount.

:clap: PTL! :amen:

Thank you for your prayers. It's a road we've been down before, but this one was bigger, more complex and a bit more nerve wracking.

[Marycita]

Sorry, I finally got the news later in the evening last night. 10 hours later... he's doing well. They could not remove all of the tumor, but got a good amount.

:clap: PTL! :amen:

Thank you for your prayers. It's a road we've been down before, but this one was bigger, more complex and a bit more nerve wracking.
that's awesome to hear!!....I'll still keep him in my prayers.

[cristianna]

that's awesome to hear!!....I'll still keep him in my prayers.
Thank you!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Still praying here too. I'm glad your brother is doing well!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Hi guys...

A while ago I mentioned in the ASA thread about my classroom being understaffed. There's a big meeting scheduled for Monday morning. Please pray about the situation.

Also, my mom is having some kind of heart issues. Her doctors are not sure what's going on...from what I can gather her heart isn't beating like it should. She's very healthy and takes great care of herself...she's just 65. Please say a prayer for her.

[Marycita]

Hi guys...

A while ago I mentioned in the ASA thread about my classroom being understaffed. There's a big meeting scheduled for Monday morning. Please pray about the situation.

Also, my mom is having some kind of heart issues. Her doctors are not sure what's going on...from what I can gather her heart isn't beating like it should. She's very healthy and takes great care of herself...she's just 65. Please say a prayer for her.
Definitely praying!!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Ty! :)

[cristianna]

Praying Red.

[Redheadedstepchild]

Want to thank you both again for your prayers! I just got off the phone with my mom - the cardiologist said that her heart issues are not anything to be overly concerned with, and she doesn't have to see him again until next year. So YAY!!! Ty God!

[Marycita]

Want to thank you both again for your prayers! I just got off the phone with my mom - the cardiologist said that her heart issues are not anything to be overly concerned with, and she doesn't have to see him again until next year. So YAY!!! Ty God!
That's fantastic...God is amazing like that isn't He?

YAY!!! I'm so glad to hear that!

[cristianna]

That is awesome news Red! God is GOOD!

[Marycita]

Seriously..I think I'm going crazy..

I am so overwhelmed with school right now...and I can't get all my stuff done. I have a test today that I started studying for yesterday afternoon and still don't know a darn thing...I couldn't sleep at all last night - I looked at the clock at 5:17 and finally fell asleep sometime after that, but I had nightmares about my brother and trains...oy..and then I woke up too late for my first class...so I e-mailed the prof and she said she was planning to sick students affairs on me...and I don't know when I am going to be able to meet with her to get caught up...and I have two projects due for that class this next week, two for another one in two weeks, and a paper to write for each of my spanish classes...and a test today and friday...and I think I failed one yesterday..

and I don't have time to catch up with anything because I work 25-30 hours a week too...



:cry: I seriously don't know what the heck to do right now....

Sorry...I'm just...I really don't know what to do...

[cristianna]

Marycita... calm down and take a breath. You will get through this. One item at a time. Lifting you up in prayer. :hug:

[Marycita]

Marycita... calm down and take a breath. You will get through this. One item at a time. Lifting you up in prayer. :hug:
thank you very much....

sorry I keep having break downs lately... but thank you for being so kind!!

[cristianna]

thank you very much....

sorry I keep having break downs lately... but thank you for being so kind!!
No need to apologize. We all have moments of weakness. Just remember where your strength comes from. :hug: :hug:

[Redheadedstepchild]

Praying for you Marycita. I promise it gets better!

[Marycita]

Praying for you Marycita. I promise it gets better!
Thank you very much!!

Going to work today actually helped a bit...I mean now that I'm back I feel stressed because of the work I have to do...but I feel a little more not so terrified of it all. If that makes sense..

Thank you for the prayers! I so appreciate it!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Link to another prayer request of mine. Thanks guys for praying for me so often and so strongly!

Prayer for my husband (http://foru.ms/t6279423-prayer-for-my-husband.html#post39856083)

[Marycita]

:pray: Definitely praying! :hug: :pray:

[cristianna]

Praying for you and your family Red. :hug:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Lord God, You know you are worthy and we love you. You are awesome and we worship you. You are creator of all, and we honor you.

Each one here has things going on and we need Your comfort Lord, Your intervention and your peace. Help us to just relax in Your love, and to remember that You will sustain us through whatever we are facing, no matter how bad it seems to be. In every situation You continue to be in control, even when we don't understand. Help us Lord, heal us, give us Your strength.

May You be glorified Lord, in all that happens with us.

Amen.

[Marycita]

Lord God, You know you are worthy and we love you. You are awesome and we worship you. You are creator of all, and we honor you.

Each one here has things going on and we need Your comfort Lord, Your intervention and your peace. Help us to just relax in Your love, and to remember that You will sustain us through whatever we are facing, no matter how bad it seems to be. In every situation You continue to be in control, even when we don't understand. Help us Lord, heal us, give us Your strength.

May You be glorified Lord, in all that happens with us.

Amen.
Amen

[Redheadedstepchild]

Amen
I agree, amen!

Thank you everyone. :)

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Hi My Friends,

I'd like to ask for special prayers. I have a consultation tomorrow for surgery. Every day I seem to be more and more in pain and less and less able to manage it. I'm unable to even sit up for an hour at this point, and even laying on my side on the couch isn't comfortable any more. I need a miracle or I need a surgery day asap. I'm trying to be positive, but I was unable to attend church this morning again, and I'm so lonely and sad righ tnow. My 3D friends are so busy and I just hate to ask them to come and sit with me or to do things for me. I am trying to remember all that I'm thankful for, I just need God's touch.

[Redheadedstepchild]

I am praying for healing for you Kristen, and for wisdom for your doctors. :pray:

[Marycita]

Hi My Friends,

I'd like to ask for special prayers. I have a consultation tomorrow for surgery. Every day I seem to be more and more in pain and less and less able to manage it. I'm unable to even sit up for an hour at this point, and even laying on my side on the couch isn't comfortable any more. I need a miracle or I need a surgery day asap. I'm trying to be positive, but I was unable to attend church this morning again, and I'm so lonely and sad righ tnow. My 3D friends are so busy and I just hate to ask them to come and sit with me or to do things for me. I am trying to remember all that I'm thankful for, I just need God's touch.
:pray:

[meganahan]

I have had problems with chronic pain in the past. I hope that kind of pain STAYS in the past for me. I FINALLY had one particular doctor listen to me and HEAR what I was saying and we were able to get things under control.

Kristen, I haven't really "known" you long enough to know what your health issues are, but I hope that your consult goes well tomorrow. I pray that your pain can be resolved soon. It's hard to stay positive and hopeful when you hurt all the time.

I'll be praying for you.
Megan

[thecountrydoc]

Very, Very Urgent Prayer Request


http://www3.christianforums.com/images/icons/icon4.gif Very, Very Urgent Prayer Request!!!


My Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As I enter this post, thre are over 20,000 acers on fire here in San Diego, County, California, that are being driven by Santa Ana winds of up to 85 miles per hour.

The fires are advancing at an unbelieveable rate toward seveal towns and populated areas. There have already been an unknown number of deaths and many serious injuries. There are also many farm and domestic animals involved. The evacuation routes are jamed with people trying to flee.

YOUR PRAYERS ARE UGENTLY NEEED!!!
Your brother in Christ,
Doc

[cristianna]

Kristen, :hug: I'll be praying for you!

CountryDoc, I thought I heard something about that on the news yesterday, but I was not aware of the full details. It sounds terrible. :prayer:

[thecountrydoc]

BREAKING NEWS ALERT: SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE INFORMATION UPDATE

October 22, 2007 (6:52 AM) -- Several new fires have broken out around San Diego County overnight.

Mayor Jerry Sanders reported in a Monday morning press conference that mandatory evacuations are now underway everywhere north of Highway 56, east of Interstate 5, west of Interstate 15 and south of Del Dios Highway.

Residents can now report to Qualcomm Stadium, which opened Monday morning as a new shelter location.

Crews are working to prepare the Del Mar Fairgrounds as a shelter. It is not open yet. Visit www.cbs8.com for updated information.

Mayor Sanders stresses that it is very important for all residents to be on alert and be prepared in case of an evacuation. If you feel threatened or see a fire in your area, Mayor Sanders says to evacuate immediately. Do not wait for evacuation orders.

The Mayor's Office says if you don't have to report to work today, please stay home.

Residents should call 2-1-1 for all non-emergency calls related to the fires. Due to large call volume, residents are also urged to find fire information online at www.211SanDiego.org.

Fire Chief Bill Metcalf for the North County Fire Protect District in Fallbrook calls the fires raging around the county an "extraordinarily serious fire event, extraordinarily dangerous fire event that is no where near finished."

FOR COMPLETE FIRE INFORMATION, stay tuned to News 8 and cbs8.com for the LATEST updates.

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Thank you all for your prayers. My appt in in a couple hours.


Father God, you have the power to turn the wind, to bring the rain and to stop the fires from raging. I pray now with those who are joined in prayer, to ask your mercy on these families and fireworkers who are facing such adversity. Father, you can save them now Lord. Be with the families who have lost loved ones, and their homes and all their belongings. Lord, comfort them, give them strength, and turn them toward you. You are the only one who provides all we need. Give the firefighters and emergency workers strength Lord. They need your strength as they are surely weary from this fight. Guide them Lord on how to proceed and keep them safe. God, you are merciful and can do all that and more.. please move this mountain Lord, and move the people to You.

In your mercy, your love, and your name,
Amen.

[thecountrydoc]

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[Redheadedstepchild]

Kristen, I hope it went well.

Doc, I am praying. I was born in La Jolla. I don't remember any of it, but I know the area is special to my parents.

:prayer:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Thank you for your prayers. Please read my blog for an update... I'm too tired to write more now. I hope to be back soon.

[Redheadedstepchild]

Oh Kristen, God is GOOD! Praying now for a quick recovery!

[cristianna]

Kristen that is fantastic! I'll keep you in my prayers and pray you have a super speedy recovery!!!!


My brother is not doing well. :sigh:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

I am very thankful. Thank you for your prayers.

Cristianna, I will continue to pray for your brother and for your family. My heart is with you.

[Marycita]

Thank you for your prayers. Please read my blog for an update... I'm too tired to write more now. I hope to be back soon.

Oh that is so awesome!

Kristen that is fantastic! I'll keep you in my prayers and pray you have a super speedy recovery!!!!


My brother is not doing well. :sigh:
:hug: I'll be praying! :hug:

[cristianna]

Thank you ladies. According to the doctors he's now on "borrowed time". That really annoys me. I'm sorry, but I don't believe God hands out "borrowed time".

[Redheadedstepchild]

Cristianna, I'm sorry I missed the update on your brother before. I'm praying for his healing.

[cristianna]

Thank you Red.

[Redheadedstepchild]

N.C. beach house fire kills 7 students (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071029/ap_on_re_us/beach_house_fire_27)

Please keep the families of those who lost their lives in your prayers, as well as the students who survived. This has hit our community hard.

[Kristen.NewCreation]

That is so horrible. I will definitely be praying.

[cristianna]

Our family has also been following this- such a tragedy.

Prayers to everyone effected.

[Marycita]

:pray:

[cristianna]

It's me again. :sigh:

I'd like to ask everyone to please keep my brother in their prayers as things are becoming a bit rocky and also for my husband because I see so much of how God is working in him (I don't think he sees it though). :clap:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Will do. :)

[Redheadedstepchild]

Cristianna, you and yours are in my prayers. :hug:

[cristianna]

Thank you ladies!

[Redheadedstepchild]

I'm really starting to worry that my husband may get fired this week. Please pray for us.

[Marycita]

I'm really starting to worry that my husband may get fired this week. Please pray for us.
Definitely praying. :hug:


Cristianna...I'm praying for your brother and your family...I just didn't post that I was before :doh:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

I'm praying too. :hug:

[Redheadedstepchild]

Here's an update from the prayer request thread I started. (sorry for the cross post)...

Thank you all, again, for your continued prayers. This is the situation as it stands now...

We met with DH's superintendant on Friday. We thought it would be an opportunity for DH to share his side of what happened and that things would be resolved. She took the opportunity to address past issues and questioned if he were emotionally stable enough to continue working. She disregarded the support DH has received from students and parents and focused on only the negative comments that she's received, including some that are not true. We have not been given the opportunity to view the information she has for or against, so it is difficult for DH to defend himself. We are now at the point where we feel we have to consult a lawyer, which is not something we ever wanted to do.

DH has had anger management issues in the past, as I think I've stated, but he has grown tremendously in the past four years. There was no mention of this in our meeting. Even if DH is returned to work at this point he is not sure he can continue given the current climate.

This is causing a huge strain on our marriage and family. DH is not functioning well, and I am having a very hard time supporting him, and our children are caught in the middle. We are worried about our financial and emotional future, and about how this will affect our children. Also, while these troubles initially brought DH closer to knowing God, at this moment he is feeling dumbstruck and abandoned.

I ask that you all pray that we are able to trust in Christ Jesus that he will see us through this situation, and that all things will work for good. I ask for knowledge and guidance of how to procede, and that we are able to hear God's will. I'm asking for peace of mind, and strength to carry on with our responsibilities as God works things out for us.

Thanks again.

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Continuing to pray for you Red.

I need to ask for your prayers again. Friday I drove to church to help with the food pantry and then assisted with check in, then drove home again. Yesterday I was hurting a great amount, but this morning I woke up and for the first time in a week have had to take pain meds and I'm hurting as much as when I first had surgery. I'm a bit frightened.... praying I have gas and have no clue I have it. I can't have this happening... I need to get back to work and I can't afford more medical.

[cristianna]

Praying for you Red and for you too Kristen.

Hugs to both of you. :prayer:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Hi My Friends,

I could really use some prayer. There are some issues I'm experiencing at my church - I really love it and I love the people there, but I'm not feeling loved there - yet I know they love me. Just few people say anything that they care.

I'm seeking to know if it's me not feeling loved... or if it's truely the way things are happening. Am I having a negative attitude or is the church headed in a negative direction.

Honestly, I hope it's me... that is easier to fix. ;) I really don't want to go to another church. The other thing that comes to mind is, if it is the church not doing so well... what is my part in helping to fix this... or should I find a new home. I do have some ideas, and one thought is that it's both... part me and part the busyness of the church.

Thanks for praying with me.

In Him,
Kristen

[Redheadedstepchild]

Praying for you. :hug:

[DreamboatAnnie]

yes Kristen,hearing the need will pray,please put my hubby in a prayer tonight.Losing faith and having problems with him,porn and not coming home until late.

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Hi All,

Thank you for the prayers - I know they are working. Things aren't all settled, but God is leading.

Annie, will definitely pray.

[Celticflower]

Hey gang --

My husband just called with news that his favorite uncle (Uncle Red) in South Dakoa is not doing well. He has developed a problem with his lungs that has cut their capacity to about 35% of normal. Please be in prayer for this sweet guy-- we love him bunches!

[cristianna]

Hey gang --

My husband just called with news that his favorite uncle (Uncle Red) in South Dakoa is not doing well. He has developed a problem with his lungs that has cut their capacity to about 35% of normal. Please be in prayer for this sweet guy-- we love him bunches!

I am very sorry to read this.

:prayer:

[cristianna]

Praying for you too Dreamboat and Kristen! :hug:

[cristianna]

Please pray. God knows what is bothering me.

[footprints1973]

Please pray. God knows what is bothering me.
Praying for you Christianna...

Laura

[Redheadedstepchild]

Please pray. God knows what is bothering me.

:prayer:

[cristianna]

Thank you ladies. :hug:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Praying for you... please do so for me.... I'm dry as a bone and need His touch.

Thanks.

[cristianna]

Thank you Kristen. And most definitely!!!!

[cristianna]

Instead of doing this... :hug:

I'd much rather do this... :mad: :mad: :mad:


:sigh:

[Marycita]

Instead of doing this... :hug:

I'd much rather do this... :mad: :mad: :mad:


:sigh:
well....I'm gonna do this :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

:prayer:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Instead of doing this... :hug:

I'd much rather do this... :mad: :mad: :mad:


:sigh:
Okay... here's my shoulder....

now here's a :hug:

Praying for you.

[Redheadedstepchild]

Instead of doing this... :hug:

I'd much rather do this... :mad: :mad: :mad:


:sigh:

:(

Praying. Don't worry about the hugging - we've got you covered.:groupray:

[cristianna]

Thank you ladies. All of you are so great!

[Marycita]

If y'all don't mind praying for my family this weekend... tomorrow is Erik's would be 27th birthday...and...yeah...

also...I'm going home for the day tomorrow..which requires driving on the highway...with mean exit and entrance ramps and all that...and Im terrified ....:doh:

[cristianna]

:prayer:

[Redheadedstepchild]

If y'all don't mind praying for my family this weekend... tomorrow is Erik's would be 27th birthday...and...yeah...

also...I'm going home for the day tomorrow..which requires driving on the highway...with mean exit and entrance ramps and all that...and Im terrified ....:doh:

Absolutely.:hug:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Could do with some prayer this evening. My emotions are on a rollercoaster and I'm feeling a bit distressed for no good reason.

Thanks.

[Marycita]

Could do with some prayer this evening. My emotions are on a rollercoaster and I'm feeling a bit distressed for no good reason.

Thanks.
:hug:

definitely

[Redheadedstepchild]

Will do. :)

[thecountrydoc]

Hi Kristen, Please know that you will be in my prayers and the prayers of my family. You are also welcome to PM or e-mail me if you need someone to talk to.

Your friend and brother in Christ,
Doc

[cristianna]

Hi Doc! :wave:

Kristen: :hug: :prayer:

[GraceSeeker]

Sorry I didn't see this note yesterday. But will most certainly pray for you today.

[Marycita]

:sigh:

I'm sorry..I need prayers..for several things...God knows what they are..

thanks...

[Redheadedstepchild]

Don't be sorry. :hug:

:prayer:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

I felt impressed to call my friend this evening, and when I reached her she was clearly distressed. Will you please remember her and her family? I have no clue what is going on - she didn't want to talk so I prayed with her. She did mention protection, so please pray for protection of her family members. Thank you.

[Marycita]

I felt impressed to call my friend this evening, and when I reached her she was clearly distressed. Will you please remember her and her family? I have no clue what is going on - she didn't want to talk so I prayed with her. She did mention protection, so please pray for protection of her family members. Thank you.
praying

[cristianna]

I felt impressed to call my friend this evening, and when I reached her she was clearly distressed. Will you please remember her and her family? I have no clue what is going on - she didn't want to talk so I prayed with her. She did mention protection, so please pray for protection of her family members. Thank you.

Praying!

[Redheadedstepchild]

:prayer:

[Redheadedstepchild]

:sigh: Could you guys lift my son up in prayer? He's been having some ongoing behavior issues in school, which I think are due partly to what may be OCD, and partly to the stress from DH's work situation. He's about to get himself suspended (and he's only in the 1st grade). This is a bright, sweet child who is just struggling right now.

Please also lift DH & I along with DS's teachers. We need guidance and patience.

Thank you.

[Marycita]

:sigh: Could you guys lift my son up in prayer? He's been having some ongoing behavior issues in school, which I think are due partly to what may be OCD, and partly to the stress from DH's work situation. He's about to get himself suspended (and he's only in the 1st grade). This is a bright, sweet child who is just struggling right now.

Please also lift DH & I along with DS's teachers. We need guidance and patience.

Thank you.
praying

[cristianna]

Praying Red! :hug:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Thank you for your prayers, everyone. I spoke with my friend this evening and everyone is safe. I still do not know what the situation is, but my friend is much more at peace about things. Thank you so much, and she sends her thanks and praises as well.

:sigh: Could you guys lift my son up in prayer? He's been having some ongoing behavior issues in school, which I think are due partly to what may be OCD, and partly to the stress from DH's work situation. He's about to get himself suspended (and he's only in the 1st grade). This is a bright, sweet child who is just struggling right now.

Please also lift DH & I along with DS's teachers. We need guidance and patience.

Thank you.

Definitely adding you and family to my prayer list. Will also pray for the school for a case manager or aide who will know what to do to help.

[Marycita]

So..my manager Sharen had surgery yesterday..and today, her lungs collapsed,and now she's in the icu...:( if you wouldn't mind praying for her please...

although that led to a cool experience...we foudn out about it tonight at work..and when we heard, we made an announcement and basically everyone in the store got together and prayed..customers and everythnig...it was pretty cool..

but yeah, if you wouldn't mind praying for Sharen..it would be greatly appreciated..

and also..:doh: sorry to be selfish..but I need some prayer :doh:

[Redheadedstepchild]

praying for you and your manager. :hug:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

So..my manager Sharen had surgery yesterday..and today, her lungs collapsed,and now she's in the icu...:( if you wouldn't mind praying for her please...

although that led to a cool experience...we foudn out about it tonight at work..and when we heard, we made an announcement and basically everyone in the store got together and prayed..customers and everythnig...it was pretty cool..

but yeah, if you wouldn't mind praying for Sharen..it would be greatly appreciated..

and also..:doh: sorry to be selfish..but I need some prayer :doh:
Praying.

[cristianna]

Praying for you Mary, and also for Sharen.

[cristianna]

My shoulder is in agony. All because I got impatient instead of waiting for dh to help and/or do it. :doh:

[Marycita]

My shoulder is in agony. All because I got impatient instead of waiting for dh to help and/or do it. :doh:
aw :hug: :prayer:

[cristianna]

Thanks Mary. :)

[Kristen.NewCreation]

:prayer: for you Cristianna, and for members of WP.

[cristianna]

Thank you Kristen

[Marycita]

:sigh:

I am having some serious issues :doh:

[cristianna]

And you have a serious person who wants you to seriously talk to Him. Go for it! And I'll be talking to Him about you too. :hug:

[Marycita]

And you have a serious person who wants you to seriously talk to Him. Go for it! And I'll be talking to Him about you too. :hug:
thank you :)

:hug:

[Redheadedstepchild]

So my grandmother may be dying. She's 95 (her bday is in August).

The thing is, I think sometimes we have the misconception that the really elderly are ready to die, or give up, or better able to accept death. My GM is none of these things. We're talking about a woman who just flew from Des Moines to SC and back so she could celebrate her great grandchildren's bdays. I know she's scared to die. Mom told me that GM has panic attacks at night...she fears not waking up. :(

The other hard thing about this is that GM has been sick like this before and has always pulled through. She's a tough cookie and that's fantastic, but sometimes it's easy to be lulled into a false sense of security. My mom knows that eventually GM will die, but currently she expects her to get better, because GM always gets better.

Anyway, if you could keep them both along with the rest of my family in your prayers I'd be grateful.

[Marycita]

So my grandmother may be dying. She's 95 (her bday is in August).

The thing is, I think sometimes we have the misconception that the really elderly are ready to die, or give up, or better able to accept death. My GM is none of these things. We're talking about a woman who just flew from Des Moines to SC and back so she could celebrate her great grandchildren's bdays. I know she's scared to die. Mom told me that GM has panic attacks at night...she fears not waking up. :(

The other hard thing about this is that GM has been sick like this before and has always pulled through. She's a tough cookie and that's fantastic, but sometimes it's easy to be lulled into a false sense of security. My mom knows that eventually GM will die, but currently she expects her to get better, because GM always gets better.

Anyway, if you could keep them both along with the rest of my family in your prayers I'd be grateful.

:hug:'s for your family :( that has to be so tough...definitely tons of prayers for y'all

[Speculative]

So my grandmother may be dying. She's 95 (her bday is in August).

The thing is, I think sometimes we have the misconception that the really elderly are ready to die, or give up, or better able to accept death. My GM is none of these things. We're talking about a woman who just flew from Des Moines to SC and back so she could celebrate her great grandchildren's bdays. I know she's scared to die. Mom told me that GM has panic attacks at night...she fears not waking up. :(

The other hard thing about this is that GM has been sick like this before and has always pulled through. She's a tough cookie and that's fantastic, but sometimes it's easy to be lulled into a false sense of security. My mom knows that eventually GM will die, but currently she expects her to get better, because GM always gets better.

Anyway, if you could keep them both along with the rest of my family in your prayers I'd be grateful.
Lifting this up to God in prayer :prayer:

[Redheadedstepchild]

Thank you. :)

Grandma is out of the hospital now and at home. It appears she has recovered although I'm afraid to get my hopes up.

She is an amazing woman.

[Speculative]

Thank you. :)

Grandma is out of the hospital now and at home. It appears she has recovered although I'm afraid to get my hopes up.

She is an amazing woman.
Glad to hear that she's back at home!:)

Continuing prayers that she may feel God's comfort and assurance:prayer:

[cristianna]

Yay! :clap: Great news Red! God is great!

[Redheadedstepchild]

DH just had a preliminary job interview. It's the first interview he has had after applying for 9 jobs. Apparently it went very well. If he were to get the job we would have to move.
Of course for us to even consider a move I would also have to get a job in the same area.
I really don't want to move, for many many reasons, not the least of which is that I am not sure DH is emotionally ready for another position like he had before. Plus the kids and I have enjoyed having Daddy around more. And lastly, DH's mom lives in the area we would move to. Ordinarily this would be great - and is great as far as the kids are concerned - but she is not stable and I truly fear her having too much involvement with my family. DH's mental condition always seems aggravated when he spends much time around her. Yet, as I type this I am eager to follow God wherever he may send us.
Please keep us in your prayers.

[Marycita]

:prayer:

[cristianna]

Oh Red, now if that is not a melting pot of anticipation, excitement, apprehension and more I don't know what is! I also would be eager to follow because wow, what does He have planned?! :thumbsup:

Praying for you and your family.

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Know that you'll continue to be in my prayers, only more specifically now.

[Redheadedstepchild]

Thank you guys. We have not heard anything more - if this is going to happen I think we should probably find out something today or tomorrow.
I have 3 applications in and have been asked to interview for 2 positions, which is great for but hard for DH at the same time. I'll keep you posted.

[cristianna]

Extra :hug: and :prayer:

[Marycita]

:prayer:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Please my friends, I need your prayers so much. :hug: I'd really appreciate it. Thank you.

[cristianna]

:hug: Kristen. :prayer:

[Redheadedstepchild]

((((Kristen)))) :prayer:

[Marycita]

a) Kristen - I love you tons ..still praying for you :hug:

b) please please please pray for my sister and her husband..and...well that whole situation..he's recently become very engrossed in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion..and it's just taking a toll on the whole family...and my sister is at her wit's end with what to do. (She's honestly some sort of pagan..or at least that's the closest she can place her beliefs)..and her husband has told me that he's on a mission to show each of our family members "the truth" one by one. There's so much going on with this..but it's taking a serious toll on their marriage (which his answer for is to get counseling from someone from his church), and our whole family is very fed up with some of ..or maybe a lot of..his stuff now..

so..prayers would be highly appreciated :) Thank you

oh..and c) If you wouldn't mind...praying for me...I know I seem like I always have something to whine about..but I still can't find a job and I feel like I've exhausted every option and nothing is really working out...I'm just getting worried because the time to pay bills is coming and eeep... and also because I'm really having a hard time adjusting to living with my mom and stepdad again..not the whole rules thing..I don't mind that..I'm hoenstly a goody-two-shoes anyway, so that never bothered me...it's just their negativity and their attitudes always put me in a bad mood and make me even more insecure than I am..and they are highly discouraging..and I'm finding it hard to fight all that..

okay..I'm really done ...for now :P

:hug:'s

[GraceSeeker]

Mary, you're in my prayers. Sounds like you've got plenty of stuff going on in your life, at least we can pray for some of the intensity of the drama to lessen.

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Thanks for your prayers all... today I've had the best day I've had in a few weeks now. I'm praying this is the upward swing!

Mary, will definitely be praying. :hug:

[Marycita]

Thank you..I SO appreciate it..

especially since I sort of spent my day learning ...well I started out as wanting to learn a little...it has become a lot..and now I can't stop reading about JW's (learning what they believe and reading ex-JWs' stories)...and now I'm feeling a little obsessed...this stuff is so sick....

and I think I'm literally making myself sick over it now :doh:

[Redheadedstepchild]

Oh Mary...I'm praying for you and your family and these situations. I hope you can find something else to take your mind off the JW thing for a bit, though I think you are wise to get informed. Maybe take a breather to soak in God's word a bit.

Kristen, praise God that you had such a good day!!! I'm praying for many more to come. :)

[Marycita]

oh my...

I think I'm about ready to crack..

this whole JW stuff...ugh

and still not being able to find a job..

and then today...my friend called me crying because she didn't know what happened last night...she went out, had two mikes hard lemonade, so she wasn't drunk ...and then the next thing she knew she was waking up in some guy's bed...:(

prayers for her would be fantastic!!!

[Redheadedstepchild]

Oh no! Lifting you and your friend up. :hug:

[cristianna]

Oh goodness. Praying for your friend Mary.

[Marycita]

Thank you so so so so so so much

[Alive4Evermore]

Praying for the requests made here. May God give comfort and His peace.

[Alive4Evermore]

I'm asking for prayer for my physical health, which includes having asthma, arthritis, hypoglycemia and chronic back pain. I'm only 35 years old, but I feel like I'm as old as my Grandmother. And all of these physical ailments are affecting me emotionally as well. So, on top of all of this, I'm also struggling with depression. This has zapped all the joy and happiness out of my life. Please pray for me.

[Redheadedstepchild]

Alive, I will pray for both your physical and emotional health! :prayer::groupray:

[MintyAngel]

Alive4Evermore, you poor thing :(

I am praying the the Lord gives you the strength you need to cope with your current bad health :pray:

[Marycita]

I'm asking for prayer for my physical health, which includes having asthma, arthritis, hypoglycemia and chronic back pain. I'm only 35 years old, but I feel like I'm as old as my Grandmother. And all of these physical ailments are affecting me emotionally as well. So, on top of all of this, I'm also struggling with depression. This has zapped all the joy and happiness out of my life. Please pray for me.

:prayer:

[cristianna]

:prayer:

[Alive4Evermore]

Thank you, precious friends, for your prayers. I'm in real need of prayer. I'm a stay at home mother and a homeschooling parent. My strength is next to none somedays. I know God is faithful and He hears and answers my prayers. He knows what I'm going through, but I'm just so tired anymore.

[MintyAngel]

You will remain in my prayers. I hope that you feel better soon :hug:

[Kristen.NewCreation]

:cry:Lord - you know the unspoken words - the depths of the heart. :prayer:

Be with each one here Lord... heal them, bless them, hold them close. Hear us Lord.

[Hediru]

I would like to ask for prayers right now. I am at a crossroads in my life and don't know which path to take. Please pray for guidance. Also, I need prayers for my financial situation. It looks pretty grim right now, and I am powerless to fix it. The 2 go hand in hand. Please pray that everything will be ok and soon.

[cristianna]

:prayer:

[Marycita]

Definitely praying :hug:

[Hediru]

Thanks.

[Hediru]

I posted this in the main CF prayer list, but seeing as there are never too many prayers, I thought I'd post this here, too. Below is an email from one of my best friends. It just about broke my heart. She is only 21 and has been suffering medically almost her entire life. Please pray that God will continue to work in her life and continue to give her joy. And especially pray that she can be healed.

Good afternoon, friends,

These are busy times, and you all are busy people. So, here's health update #6, short and to the point: I will not be returning to [college] this fall (new goal: return for Spring 2009) for the following reasons:


Gastrointestinal:
• Residual Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
• Complications from Duodenojejunostomy
• Hypokinetic Gallbladder
• Visceral Abdominal Hypersensitivity
• Delayed gastric motility

Other:
• Osteoporosis
• Spinal Rotation
• Tachychardia
• Leucopenia
• Hemocytosis
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Hypotension
• Insomnia

To keep busy between physical therapy sessions and doctor appointments, I will be working as an English tutor for high school students from now through December . . . And, in January, I will return to [college], Lord willing!!!

Thanks as always for the tremendous amounts of support and prayers. With complete honesty, I can say that I live in almost constant pain, but you all make it much easier to praise God throughout the storm, and for that I really cannot thank you enough :)

[cristianna]

Praying Hediru!

[Marycita]

So...I haven't told my family yet about the ptsd stuff...but I recently talked to my oldest sister (and I have a hunch she's not about to keep that to herself for very long)..and other recent events make me think that it's about to be thrown out there soon...and..I'm really not looking forward to it...

my family has always been the kind to brush everything under the table and act like it didn't happen...but with my brother, I think that's more difficult to just do. And I know for a fact several of my siblings are still dealing with it..my mom could be thrown back into the grief she felt in an instant, and my dad - it's obvious he's still in as much pain as the day it happened...

I really don't want this all to come out and give them more reason to worry and more reason to hurt..

and I have to go to a family party today..and I slept like two hours last night and I think I'm cranky...

so....meh..I don't know..I guess I'm praying for the strength to keep myself together...

I'm just really exhaustified of having to fake it and put on a smile everyday...so much so that I think my mask is becoming transparent..and that scares me...

I just need help in knowing how to handle all this

[GraceSeeker]

Mary, I hear you. But I also ask you to remember a couple of bits of reality.

1) The grief you and your family are feeling is real, not imaginary.
2) Stuff always makes it way to the surface.
3) Neither burying it nor denying it can change either of the above two realities.
4) Stuff that has been buried looks really ugly when it comes back to the surface.

So, if it all comes out now, you might actually be doing everyone a favor. Given that, I don't think I would waster my energies trying to fake it if I was you. Just be yourself and what is, is.

[cristianna]

:prayer:

[Marycita]

:) thanks...