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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Here at the beginning of the New Year, just starting in the Chatham Islands, we bring our prayers before God.

Once again I begin with the prayer I used last year:

My God, my Creator, my Redeemer, my Love
Spirit pervading all creation, of which I am a part
Spirit which moves within me and unites me to that whole
May we grow towards unity
May we help each other in our daily needs, earthly, spiritual and emotional
May I learn to have compassion for myself and others
May I be open to the promptings of the Spirit
So that we all may live in peace and love and rejoice in the glory of creation.
Let it be so.

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[ 01. February 2012, 02:16: Message edited by: Welease Woderwick ]
 

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Posted by Robert Armin (# 182) on :
 
On other threads on the Ship, especially those dealing with jlg's death, a great deal of pain is being expressed. For some this is caused by losing a friend, while for others her death has been a reminder of an abyss they stare into daily.

for all who live with pain, of whatever kind

for all for whom 2011 brought suffering

for all who face 2012 with dread at what it might bring.
 

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Posted by crynwrcymraeg (# 13018) on :
 


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Posted by Lady A (# 3126) on :
 
I have come to the sad realization that my mom is an alcoholic and why she isn't dead is a miracle in itself. Suffice to say Wednesday night was a nightmare - calling 911, hours in emergency - she is back home and we are meeting with her doctor on the 9th to discuss her addiction. I need prayers to be compassionate when needed and tough to be the bully she needs right now to hopefully overcome this and once again be the vital woman she once was. Prayers for others out there watching their parent/s making addictive choices to be strong and loving in the ways that will make a better difference for their loved ones lives. I am still, totally freaked out and so incredibly angry.

[ 31. December 2011, 16:15: Message edited by: Lady A ]
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
Prayers for all this New Year's Eve.

Please pray for my friend C. He is supposed to be spending this evening with us, but texted to say he the thought he might be having another stroke and wanted to be left alone. Needless to say we're concerned so are on our way to check on him.
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 
praying tonight this New Year's Eve
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 

 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Praying for all (you know who you are).

for Lady A's mother

for C

And thank you, Robert Armin, for your posted prayer.
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
Remembering Erin
For Jen and for her victims
For all of us here as we look back at the old and forward to the new
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
Dealing with elderly parents, Praying for all those coping with dementia in their elders.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Eternal God, Eternal One, Eternal Love

i give thanks for that which, and those who, brought joy in 2011

and for whatever learning and strengthening we've been able to recieve from 2011's pains.

and may those pressed down and crushed by suffering find deliverance in whatever form each needs.
 

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :
 
I pray for all who are affected by alcoholism, those sick with the disease and those around them.

I pray for Raul and Marta and their family, because he asked me to- no reason given.
 

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Posted by ErinBear (# 13173) on :
 
Prayers for a young friend, M., a toddler who is undergoing surgery on Wednesday. Hopefully it will be a fairly minor procedure but any surgery on a small child is difficult for him and his family so

Prayers also for a dear friend, H., who is having a very involved cancer surgery on 1/6. For his family also.

I'm seeing specialists at a local teaching hospital for breathing problems on 1/4. I've seen local doctors and specialists and they're all stumped. I hope and pray the experts at the teaching hospital can come up with a diagnosis and treatment.

Praying for all here, and remembering everyone affected by the loss of jlg as well.
 

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Posted by amber. (# 11142) on :
 
Keeping prayers going for all


 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
For all who fear that darkness may overcome the light.
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 

 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Yet another earthquake (7.0) in Japan.

Lord, have mercy on your people.
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 

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Originally posted by Campbellite:
Dealing with elderly parents, Praying for all those coping with dementia in their elders.

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Amen.
Including my Mum G,a youthful 79, coping with my Dad's frailties and facing the future with mixed feelings.
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Today we're beginning the new year praying for Son #2, who broke his leg yesterday while sledding in the CA mountains with his young nephew at a winter resort -- he and the nephew were on the sled when it hit something and flipped, and as Son tried to protect the nephew his own leg somehow got caught under the sled. Anyway, he had to be airlifted to the local hospital, they found three breaks, and he now faces surgery to have pins inserted...it's going to be a long and expensive road for him to recover, and he's very worried about finances; more about that than the actual injury.

Within minutes of hearing this news, as we were talking about it with Son #1, we learned that this son's partner has been very sick for the past two weeks with some sort of bacterial ailment...one doctor dismissed it as a "bug," but a second doctor is quite concerned about it.

Prayers for DP, too, who is suffering from asthma and what sounds like bronchitis in the wake of Christmas; she has her own doctor's appointment this Wednesday to try and get better. She's been feeling better during the day but still struggles to breathe at night...has had to double her breathing treatments.
 

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Posted by Boadicea Trott (# 9621) on :
 
Praying for all who need prayer tonight.....
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 

 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For relief of all the pain, suffering and dread that afflicts those of our number.

For healing for MotherA, and strength for LadyA.

For Gussie's friend C, for healing.

Remembering Erin.

For jlg and her victims.

For all those caring for elderly parents, including Campbellite and G Bee.

I would also say that the Telemum is suffering some objectively minor side effects and limited problems which are nonetheless getting her down. Her gout is mostly under control, thank the Lord, but healing of these nagging problems would be great too.

For Lyda*Rose's Raul and Marta and their family.

For healing for ErinBear's M. and H., and strength for their families. For healing for ErinBear.

For light to overcome the darkness.

Lord, have mercy on all those afflicted by the earthquake in Japan.

For healing for LutheranChiklet #2, and financial recovery as well. For healing for his partner. For healing for DP.

Our next-door neighbour, who is very frail and in poor health, has fallen downstairs for the second time this week. Please pray for her safety and that of her partner.

I have set some very important goals for the first quarter of 2012. It's very important that I meet them all.

K. has some goals that she is eager to meet, too.

For E., H., and A.

For what I am about to whisper.

Most urgently for G., who is losing her sight.

[ 01. January 2012, 21:03: Message edited by: Telepath ]
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.



And for my MiL whose sugar figures are way too high and whose sight is very poor.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Praying through, for all, by name.

and giving thanks for Telepath's ministry.
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Prayers for all.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading, praying
 

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Posted by ErinBear (# 13173) on :
 
Thank you so much, Telepath.

Reading through and praying.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For healing for MiL Woderwick.

I turned down a very good offer this past fall so that I could instead stay another few months in my present workplace as I like it so much. The race is on to secure more funding for me before 31st March. Oh please, oh please...

For the Telemum.

For G. who is losing her sight.

For neighbours R., J., and T.

For me to meet my goals, today and tomorrow.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Last Friday (30 Dec.) i got the result of the biopsy. The pair of adjacent spots on my upper lung or bronchial area (i'm still a bit unclear on that) are indeed melanoma. I will be discussing what this means with my oncologist on 5 Jan., altho the nurse who reported the result to me went out of her way to emphasize that the CT-PET scan which had found the pair of spots found nothing else anywhere in my body. So i don't know what's in store for me. I would think some kind of chemotherapy would be part of it, which sounds unpleasant, but i really don't know if that would be the case. While i like to be informed about my body as much as feasible, i'm going to put off researching this until after i've met the oncologist and had the chance to have some kind of picture of the parameters of the situation. Before then anything i tried to research would probably tend to terrify me since, despite my best efforts, without knowledge i tend to fear the worst. Once again, thanks for the prayers -- knowing that prayers are going up on my behalf really helps.
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
malik
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 

 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Malik, I'm sure Jan 5 can't come fast enough for you. Prayers ascending for you and for a good outcome. Please keep us posted.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
(((Malik)))

for Telepath

for all
 

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Posted by duchess (# 2764) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Rossweisse:
Praying through, for all, by name.

and giving thanks for Telepath's ministry.

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ditto! My prayer request is for my dad to get well. And my secret bucket list I handwrote in my journal today for the new year. thanketh.

 

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Posted by Latchkey Kid (# 12444) on :
 
Just got a call informing me that a person I work with in the volunteer marine rescue has been found dead this pm by the road. A hit and run. He had been on his bike.
Very shocked.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

{{Malik}}

For the family and friends of the hit and run victim.

My friend D had a coronary thrombosis just before Christmas and is scheduled for by-pass surgery tomorrow.


 

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Posted by Golden Key (# 1468) on :
 


For the best possible outcome for all our needs and wants.

For everyone to find and get good help when they need it.

For everyone to feel loved, and to know that they matter.

For me: usual health and upholding, private intentions, and good currents throughout this year.


Thanks!
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 
holding our seafearing family in prayer
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Malik
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 

 

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Posted by Pine Marten (# 11068) on :
 
for malik

for all here - in your mercy, Lord, hear our prayer.
 

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Posted by snowgoose (# 4394) on :
 
Malik
ErinBear

For all who are waiting and wondering about serious health problems.

For all here.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

for each

and thanks for being here
 

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Posted by ErinBear (# 13173) on :
 
For Malik

For friends and family of the hit and run victim

For everyone here

and thanks very much for remembering me in prayer as well, my appointment is tomorrow I'm very grateful
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Malik

Reading and praying
 

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Posted by Doc Tor (# 9748) on :
 
I almost lost my dad to a gust of wind today: fortunately, there was a tree between him and the not insignificant drop into the valley below. And he's on warfarin for a pulmonary embolism and DVT.

I realised at that moment I'm not ready to say goodbye just yet.

Both and
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Please pray for my cousin's family. His youngest daughter aged 9 died on New Year's Day after a long battle with some sort of cancer.

For the child, and her parents and her 2 older sisters, please.
They are not people who have any faith, so this will be very difficult for them all.


 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Margaret (# 283) on :
 
Malik and ErinBear - for helpful appointments, excellent treatment, and complete healing.

And for all the concerns and griefs voiced here, or held in our hearts.
 

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Posted by Niteowl2 (# 15841) on :
 

 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 

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Originally posted by Margaret:
Malik and ErinBear - for helpful appointments, excellent treatment, and complete healing.

And for all the concerns and griefs voiced here, or held in our hearts.

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Amen!
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
still struggling a bit with the flare-up of symptoms that started christmas. I tried to go off the pain meds today so I could work but the pain came back and poleaxed me. so, back on the drugs and back to stoner-land. having lots of little wierdnesses otherwise, also. nothing i can't cope with I guess, but it sucks just the same. I really liked pretending to be normal. I'm in a lot of pain.

please pray for for N & G - mentioned on my codependence thread - spent time with both tonight and they're both very sad and suffering. moving forward, but it hurts.

could I also ask for a prayer for a big writing project? It's a big one, and a good one, but as always I fear failure so it's hard to start. but I have to start. I need courage and drive and tenacity and all that good stuff. it's very very worth it.
 

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Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on :
 
For Malik's meeting tomorrow, and full recovery;
For Comet;
For all on this thread;
For H's family now the funeral is over;
For people who are feeling suicidal;
For those affected by the suicide of others, however long ago.

Lord, we ask for the presence of the Holy Spirit to be known, and for your gifts of inner peace, strength and hope to be given. Amen.


 

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Posted by Silver Faux (# 8783) on :
 
Ummm, comet, do you mind a wee suggestion?
Go back and read your last 50 posts.
You will meet a skilled writer, and she is you.
There are entire city libraries filled with writings by those less skilled than you, so dig in and do what you feel called to do.
And maybe give us a link when it is finished.
After spell and grammar check, of course.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
for ErinBear - may the appointment go well today!

Doc Tor and his dad

St Everilds cousin & family - may they find strength and consolation, wherever ever they are in re faith - God still loves them and hears prayers for them
and his cousin's daughter - may she rest in peace (age 9 - that puts things in a little perspective for me)

it was one of Atlanta occasionally brutally cold days yesterday - high in the 30s and windy -
prayers for all everywhere without shelter in the cold

for lost and abandoned animal companions

for all

[ 04. January 2012, 16:09: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
My d-in-law "B" has now been told her baby "A" must be seen in hospital on Monday - it seems she has something scarey illness. Also "B" must be checked again in hospital. And the tiny flat they have is being seen by a council person on Tuesday to decide if they can be shifted - they really desperately need to be shifted to a decent size home.


 

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Posted by Curious (# 93) on :
 
The news I was hoping wouldn't come has - there is to be restructuring in the Department which will mean the work I and a colleague do will be reconfigured to form one post. One of us will be out of a job.

I feel sick to my stomach.


 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
((((( Curious )))))
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For healing for malik3000.

For healing for duchess's dad.

For duchess to achieve her bucket list.

For Latchkey Kid and all those affected by the loss of the co-volunteer. For the driver that killed him.

For healing for QLib's D.

And what Golden Key said: for the best possible outcome for all our needs and wants, for everyone to find and get good help when they need it, and for everyone to feel loved and to know that they matter.

For Golden Key's health, upholding, private intentions, and good currents throughout the year.

For the birdsofthesea.

For ErinBear.

For health and upholding of Dad Tor. Thank You that this didn't turn out for the worst.

For St Everild's cousin's family: the youngest daughter, her parents, and her two older sisters. Give them strength, Lord.

For comet, for healing. For N & G. For comet's writing project.

For H's family.

For those affected by the suicide of others, and those who are feeling suicidal.

For all everywhere without shelter in the cold, especially those in Atlanta.

For lost and abandoned animal companions.

For daisymay's B and baby A, for healing and for housing.

For curious's Department, and for the best possible outcome from the restructuring, not excluding that both might keep their jobs.

As for my job, funding would be gratefully received, kthx.

For E. and H. and P. and D.

For G. and her sister M.

For R. and J.

For my heart's desire.

For the artist within.

I have met my goals every day for the past 4 days! Yes! I have not had a lapse since last year!!!I would like to do better still tomorrow.

For K. and N.

The Telemum has had a surge of good energy. Thank you - I am sure your prayers helped!
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
I was told today that my colleague L is seriously ill with cancer - bit younger than me and a man of generosity and energy. He needs radio/chemo to shrink the tumor then an op then more chemical stuff but the specialists are extremely optimistic for a full recovery. Please pray for strength for him and his family and healing.

5 minutes later my father rang to tell me they think he'd had a minor stroke today (he already is on strong meds for high blood pressure) and is having an mri scan in next couple of days and can't drive for 4 weeks min. Please pray for him and my mother - they are both anxious.

Too much sadness in one evening
Lord hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Thank you Telepath for your tremendous ministry - praying for all you have mentioned - also Harmony Hope - much love - I think we are in similar situations.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Praying through, for all, by name

I ask your prayers for E, who is a senior in high school and needs to decide what to do next - and her toxic father and sister are urging her to take the easy way out.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Please pray for our dear friend, Georgia, who was just diagnosed with lung cancer with no chance of chemo or operating.
That her last days on earth will not be filled with pain. That the family (and those of us who are married to the family) will deal with the end well.

MB and JB
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Spiffy (# 5267) on :
 
Just got a text from my mother that my grandmother's headed to the hospital in an ambulance.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Lord have mercy!
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Praying for all as I read.

I have my first day back at work after new year and woke up with a splitting headache-prayers to feel better and to be cheerful regardless would be appreciated
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 


{{{{{for Ye Olde Motherboard's Georgia and all who love her and care about her}}}}}

for each by name

for the horribly battered people of Iraq

for the best possible news re treatment at my dr's appointment in a few hours, and for a good attitude for me (in all things, not just my medical issues)

for a leadership program at my church that i am quite excited about.
May it be fruitful for us participants and for our parish family and our community

for my cousin C that he achieve in a positive way his career goals
and that he may be able to have a bigger part in his son's life
and for better communication between both parents


and with Welease Woderwick I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.
Yes, God Who Is Love!


 

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Posted by Trisagion (# 5235) on :
 
Prayers for all.
 

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Posted by Jemima the 9th (# 15106) on :
 
for the best news for Malik.
for all.
 

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Posted by Yam-uk (# 12791) on :
 
for all mentioned above

I've got my 3rd attempt at a driving test next Monday am, just hoping I can be relaxed and calm and not panic.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Yam-uk - all the best drivers pass on their fourth attempt. But I will pray for you anyway.
 

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Posted by amber. (# 11142) on :
 
Prayers for all...


 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Yam-uk, it took me 3 times to pass my drivers test -- a prayer for calmness and success

Sorry to be so verbose this morning, but I'm gettin ready to go to the doc right now but i'd like to ask a little prayer for my cat Pulsar. She is basically healthy and has always been good with the litter box, but all of a sudden in the last couple of months she has started urinating in places she's not supposed to. Tho not an animal person my cousin is very patient (she peed on his back pack) because he knows how much she means to me. Grace for guidance to know how to help her and make things better. (Not Shipmates, but others might say "just get rid of her". That is NEVER happening, God brought her into my life quite by accident and she is family for life, my adopted non-human daughter)

[ 05. January 2012, 15:46: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by MrsDoyle (# 13579) on :
 
Please can I ask for prayers for my brother who has started fitting because of his long term alcohol problem. He is so bemused and lost and his girlfriend and our family are somewhat equaly lost as to how to help or survive it all.
Thankyou and God bless.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Prayers for all


 

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :
 
Prayer for all on this thread.

Prayer for Jennifer to finally understand her life-long dilemma and that her husband can sustain his love for her as she heals.

Prayer for our church, for the energy and flexibility to do the ministries the diocese is giving us.


 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
K and N (again) please. Beginning to suspect that racism is playing quite a big part in N's predicament. I'd pray that those doing this to him develop a sense of shame, but I'd rather focus my energies more positively. They need all the help they can get tomorrow.
 

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Posted by Jabber (# 9668) on :
 
Praying for all.

Just a quick minor one, I'm suffering with migraines and pregnancy insomnia and need a bit of a break so I have more energy. Prayers for rest would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Posted by PrettyFly (# 13157) on :
 
I haven't been on the Ship, much less this thread, in ages. But I wouldn't ask if I wasn't desperate.

Brief back story - hubby is self employed and has been doing progressively well, but not well enough, quickly enough. When I returned to work after having the baby I went from full time to part time, although we originally hoped I could stay home full time. Since then we have survived mostly on very generous gifts from family, but now we're just drowning. Every month we wonder how we're going to pay the bills. We even moved to get lower rent. We owe a scary amount in back taxes and are constantly dipping into savings (and yes, I know it's good that we even have any savings, but we won't for long if we keep this up).

It has now reached the point where I have asked my supervisor if I can come back 4 days a week instead of 3. It would make a huge difference, not least because we'd get health insurance back, but it really is the last resort because it's important for both of us that I have time with the baby, not to mention how crappy hubby felt about himself having to ask me to do this.

Problem now is that it affects the girl who covers for me on my off days. She works in a different dept on the other days where she gets paid much less than the days she covers for me, and where I know she is unhappy. And while I feel awful and horribly selfish trying to take a day back from her, she is single, living with flatmates with no baby to support etc, so really, I feel like my need is greater than hers.

So I guess I'm asking for prayers that I will be able to get a 4th day at work starting very soon, unless some other solution miraculously presents itself...


 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Nenuphar (# 16057) on :
 
Fervent prayers rising for all.
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
For each, by name. God knows.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Jigsaw (# 11433) on :
 

For all who are troubled, may God's strength bring them comfort.

Through endeavour, failure, danger
Father, be Thou at our side.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
For Curious and colleague and PrettyFly and colleague and all who are thrown into cruel work situations. Look, O Lord, and have mercy!
 

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Posted by Lyda*Rose (# 4544) on :
 

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Originally posted by Lyda*Rose:
Prayer for all on this thread.

Prayer for Jennifer to finally understand her life-long dilemma and that her husband can sustain his love for her as she heals.

Prayer for our church, for the energy and flexibility to do the ministries the diocese is giving us.

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Erm. My Jennifer here is not our jlg. Another gal entirely, with her own woes.
 

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Posted by Spiffy (# 5267) on :
 
Report from Back Home is grandma 'just' had some high blood pressure. Not sure if I should believe them, because I found out over my Christmas visit her primary caregivers think the cure for when she's having audio and visual hallucinations is to have a little nap.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Thanks, thanks, and thanks again for the prayers.

My oncologist said that the type of situation i am in can have a wide variety of outcomes.

The negatives: When melanoma has shown up in more than one location it is always a serious matter, and by the current law of averages my chance of living multiple decades and reaching the age of my 98-year old grandmother is statistically low at this time. (But that's at this time; who knows what medical science may come up with at any time, and of course there are always exceptions to statistical averages.)

The positives: The 2 locations where something was found were both tiny, and i have none of the symptoms that would be cause for worry. Also that the 2 spots weren't in the brain or liver is also very good.

So -- especially since there is a great variability in outcomes making hard predictions difficult, that means nothing is sure. Which is exactly the way life always is! Having to deal with this situation just means that means that i am being reminded of this fact in a less abstractly intellectual way. More about specific treatment options next week. Tonight is the eve of Epiphany, the glorious Feast of Lights. Tomorrow is another work day (which lots of folks don't have), and tomorrow evening i begin a 5 session seminar that could point to new more productive/fulfilling direction in my life. So I give thanks that life goes on, and my prayer is that my body, mind and soul stay healthy and that i can have useful and creative goals to strive for.

[ 06. January 2012, 02:10: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
for Malik

praying for all, by name.

I am on the Maintenance Meds from Hell; I have neuropathy in my hands and feet, and all my joints are terribly stiff and painful. (I was just kneeling down to look into a cabinet - and had to ask my daughter to come and help me up.) I have to take said meds to prevent a recurrence of the cancer, but it's discouraging.

The docs keep trying to find other meds to help balance the imperative ones, but nothing has worked so far. Prayers to help them find the right mix (preferably without making me sleep 20 hours a day) would be much appreciated.
 

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Posted by Gee D (# 13815) on :
 
Special prayers for Malik.
 

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Posted by amber. (# 11142) on :
 
Ross, likewise with the neuropathy thing etc here too (herceptin - hates me, grr). Much prayer that they find something better for both of us and anyone else who ends up wondering what the heck to do now.

Here, if people can please spare a prayer for hubby, P, who's having his second eye operation under general anaesthetic today. He reacts so badly to GA and I just want him to be ok...

Much prayer for everyone else too
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Ross

Amber

Amber's hubby P

for all
 

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Posted by JoannaP (# 4493) on :
 
I would appreciate prayers for discernment and wisdom. At our church (as at many others I suspect), just a few people do a lot of different tasks and now one of the few is recovering from a stroke. I have been considering getting more involved but am wary of offering to do something and then not having the time or energy to follow through...
Some clear, unambiguous guidance would be nice.
 

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Posted by Spiffy (# 5267) on :
 
Turns out with regards to my grandmother, 'high blood pressure' actually means 'pneumonia'. I am about ready to walk down there and start smacking people.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
For those praying for M

M had serious pneumonia in December and his foster parents weren't sure that he would see Christmas, but he survived. He is now back in rehab.

His review assessing progress is to be January 24th.

Thank you for your prayers, but please keep them coming.

Jengie
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
I have a health concern and will see the GP next Thursday.
Please pray that's it's nothing.

for all.
 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
Yam-UK
Amber's P
Ross

anyone struggling


 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Our son-in-law Billy is now in ICU, in critical condition...there's been no definite diagnosis, and we may not get that until Monday, but the indicators suggest a couple of equally scary, extremely serious diseases. Our son Brian has gotten almost no sleep in the last week and has been staying at the hospital 24/7; he tries to put up a brave front for us over the phone, but it doesn't always work.

Meanwhile our other son Rob will be undergoing surgery for his compound leg fractures this coming Monday. He is far more upset about Billy than about his own medical issues, but he's also very worried about finances, and is feeling helpless and defeated.

Finally, in our family medical rockslide, please pray for my partner, Ellen, who has COPD and has been battling with a bad case of bronchitis since Christmas...she was prescribed some steroid therapy and a new breathing treatment and is recovering quickly, but she has some pulmonary tests and scans coming up that we always find anxiety-provoking.

Thanks again, Shipmates, for your support. Our sons have, uncharacteristically, asked for prayers, which indicates how scared and stressed they are right now.
 

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Posted by ErinBear (# 13173) on :
 
reading through and praying

for Rossweisse, nerve pain is abominable! I'll be praying for some better solution indeed

for Amber as well, and for praying for P

for Lutheran Chik and her family

for everyone here
 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
Hey folks,

I'm requesting prayers for my pal Polly, who has a tumor on her esophagus and is going through treatment (chemo and radiation).

I'm still concerned about my own weird semi-random shortness of breath, especially since Polly and I were presenting with a number of very similar symptoms and had similar diagnostic tests done. I don't think it's esophagus for me, but it's time (now that my cold is mostly done) to call my doc and ask about where to go from here, test-wise.

I managed to hold it together at church when people were cornering me and trying to get info about her. Between her and Jen, I really don't want to be Helpful Info Source right now; I've got my own processing to do.

Praying for all.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Praying through the thread. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
for Amber and for P

for Spiffy, may her smacking hand never grow weary; for her grandmother

for JoannaP

for Lutheran Chik et famille

for Amazing Grace, and for Polly

for Tree Bee

for all
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
Yammy


Ross


All of us

[ 06. January 2012, 22:56: Message edited by: Jahlove ]
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by duchess (# 2764) on :
 
Having a hard time being shunned by beloved friend who wouldn't return my texts/emails. that friend sent me and the Magician presents through the mail for Xmas - there is only 4 miles distance between us. Then beloved friend sent me an e-mail cc:ing somebody else from highschool to this friend get in touch with somebody that person is looking for. I just wrote back I would do that and did e-mails to introduce.

I realize though as the pain still grows, sometimes God has us apart to grow. This may be one of those times. I have known said friends for over 30 years. It hurts a lot as that person has been there for me and viscera and really means a lot to me. But I honestly feel like there is less stress in my life as I seem to not make them happy.
 

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Posted by ErinBear (# 13173) on :
 
Thank you all for your prayers. The little boy, M, got through his surgery and is now recovering. My friend, H., made it through his exceptionally long surgery yesterday and now is beginning his recovery also, which I suspect will be quite a process. I continue to pray for him and his family especially.

I also had my appointment at the teaching hospital. I give thanks for the very kind specialist I met. It was also difficult because my problem remains a mystery. I need another complicated breathing test, and there are no available appointments until mid-February. Then I will see the doctors again in March. It can be hard to wait. sigh.
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
We are just getting our latest update from Brian and Billy's friend/coworker...it sounds like Billy has developed sepsis overnight, which they're going to be treating aggressively even though he's in a very fragile state. This is going to be a very stressful day for us all; we're not going to be calling Brian for the rest of the day, because we're sure he's going to be in with Billy and won't need the interruption. Thank you all for your continued prayers. We're so worried not just for Billy but for Brian, who tends to be very strong and stoic, but who sounded so weary this morning, and started sobbing over the phone. Billy's mom had a rough day yesterday too.

Praying for all others who are struggling with critical illness.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

Prayers for my family, too, please: mother, brother, sister. Don't feel up to posting details.

 

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Posted by Boadicea Trott (# 9621) on :
 
Praying my way through the thread

If anyone can spare a prayer for us, I would be thankful...

Mother in law has recently come out of hospital after an illness but is now unwell again and really needs to see the GP but doesn't want to.....

My mother's COPD is continuing to deteriorate majorly and now she barely speaks at all, as well as showing signs of circulation problems.

My dear father-out-law has been admitted to hospital for testing with what look like a rapid series of mini-strokes/impaired blood flow to the brain, so we are all anxious about him.

My youngest daughter has been unwell, and yesterday my third daughter was physically assaulted at school, in front of many witnesses. The perpetrator has been temporarily suspended for doing this, but my daughter is still pretty shaken up as well as feeling a bit bruised and battered.

And it's only the first week of January....not a wonderful start to the New Year
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
My Fanily could use your prayers & so could I.

for all.
 

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Posted by duchess (# 2764) on :
 

 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 
I should be tucked up in bed right now but seem to be wide awake so am praying for everyone.If you need prayer right now, but can't post, God knows your need and I'm sure many others are also lifting you in prayer.
 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
Praying through, for all, by name for them as gives names, and without names for them as doesn't give them.

God help us.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 


Please pray for S diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour this week.
Please pray for G her husband, with R and M her two teenage sons.


 

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Posted by JoannaP (# 4493) on :
 

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Originally posted by JoannaP:
I would appreciate prayers for discernment and wisdom. At our church (as at many others I suspect), just a few people do a lot of different tasks and now one of the few is recovering from a stroke. I have been considering getting more involved but am wary of offering to do something and then not having the time or energy to follow through...
Some clear, unambiguous guidance would be nice.

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Many thanks for your prayers. I think I got my answer this morning and it is not what I expected (but is it ever?).
 

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Posted by Niteowl2 (# 15841) on :
 
Reading and praying for all.

Would also request prayer as my health is getting worse as time progresses. I also lost one of my beloved birds tonight. Not a good time at all.
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 

 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Full Circle (# 15398) on :
 
Reading and praying
I would ask prayers for X who has been admitted to hospital with suspected meningitis

& also for myself for a special intention
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
I'm starting work at a different team tomorrow - I've worked at Adult Continuing care when I was on placement in 2010, but the paperwork is very diffrent to that in the team I've been working in this last year. Please pray that I quickly remember the correct paperwork and adapt to a different client group.
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Prayers for all
 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 


I could really use some resolution to - or at the very least solid information about - the situation that's been making my life hell for going on a year now.

And hope. I still need hope, mostly that humanity isn't as horrible as it seems these days.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by amber. (# 11142) on :
 
Prayers continuing as I'm reading each of the messages



Thank you for prayers for hubby, P and his second eye op. It's been successful, we think (er after scary moment where they realised they'd forgotten to book him in for an anaesthetist that day but they sorted it pronto).
 

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Posted by Chamois (# 16204) on :
 
Please pray for the family and friends of J, whose funeral I went to this morning. She is very much loved and will be very much missed.
 

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Posted by Doc Tor (# 9748) on :
 
Having narrowly escaped losing my own dad (twice!) over Christmas, I learnt today that a friend's dad died suddenly, and out of area: there may or may not be a funeral on Friday. There are enough winter deaths locally to make the registration of the death problematic.

So please pray for S's dad's family: wife, siblings, children and grandkids.
 

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Posted by ErinBear (# 13173) on :
 

 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Prayers for Billy, as he starts dialysis today, and for Rob as his leg surgery commences at 4 pm this afternoon.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
I'm starting work at a different team tomorrow - I've worked at Adult Continuing care when I was on placement in 2010, but the paperwork is very diffrent to that in the team I've been working in this last year. Please pray that I quickly remember the correct paperwork and adapt to a different client group.

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The day went well, but I can't find my bifocals which I need for computer work in work. I know I had them in my handbag on Friday, and haven't used them over the weekend. Please pray they will turn up!
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Prayers sought please for my colleague P and her family. We got into work today to find a message from her saying that her partner had had a brain haemorrhage over the weekend and they were turning off the life support machine today.

Another colleague, S, is currently having palliative radiotherapy for brain mets, having previously been in remission.

We're very sad.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all.

St. Anthony please find St. G's glasses.
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
I was just chatting to the lady in the bed next door to my mum in hospital tonight. She misheard me when I asked how old her daughter was, she answered "not very well, one of the nurses told her I wasn't going to make it today".

She's 17, her lovely smiley Mum is 50, and cancer is a load of


 

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Posted by Dal Segno (# 14673) on :
 

 

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Posted by Pooks (# 11425) on :
 
Reading and praying.
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
No word yet on Billy's condition; although his friends tell us that his color is better after his transfusion. Rob's leg surgery is happening right now; we found out that a couple of his surgeons work for LA professional sports teams, which made us feel better about his level of care. But money is going to be a big factor in both families. Billy and Brian were actually in the process of building a home -- that project has ground to a halt -- and Rob and his family live in a walk-up apartment that he can barely get into/out of with his cast.

Please pray for the moms -- we are so exhausted right now and every time the phone rings we steel ourselves for more bad news.:-(
 

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Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on :
 
Lots of prayers going up.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all - especially those who dread the phone ringing.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on :
 
Prayer is requested for young P, in his mid-20s, married just barely two years. He is in hospice care with untreatable tumours in his brain and spine. His eyesight is almost gone and his memory is failing fast. Very little time left probably here. Prayers for his wife and all the family too.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying

My family are seeing someone today about getting a decent size flat to live in...they absolutely need one
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
For J....that the right medical help will be forthcoming and that all the family will have some rest. Especially J.
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Billy's condition has remained the same overnight...the doctors want to try dialysis to get toxins out of his system, but he's too fragile for that process right now. No one is giving us any kind of diagnosis...and his family is one of those old-school Southern families where everything is expressed in euphemisms, so I'm not sure that our son Brian is going to actually hear medical terminology that makes sense to us.

Rob is home and resting and seems to be more at peace now that he has a proper cast on his leg, although it still hurts a lot; we moms and dads are pooling our resources to get someone into the home a couple days a week to do light housekeeping and just be an adult presence while Rob's wife is out working.

DP, who has COPD, has been fighting a bad case of bronchitis through all this...I've been reading some alt.med ways to help manage this disease, and last night we were talking about things like yoga breathing and aromatherapy and daily walks to help strengthen her lungs.

Praying for any kind of good news for Billy and Brian; praying for some way to ease the economic burden on Rob and Carrie; praying that DP, who is feeling VERY depressed this morning, cares for herself while trying to care for the boys.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
I am feeling really sad today. I took my little cat to the vet today as she has lost a lost of weight - 1/3 of her total weight altogether. The vet has given her a pretty poor prognosis and wants her back in for bloods and x-rays tomorrow. he suspects something is seriously wrong with her, but doesn't know what yet - he has listed stuff like diabetes, renal failure and cancer.

I have already decided that if it is worse case scenario we won't go for aggressive treatment as she is old. It would be cruel to put her through such treatment when she is unlikely to survive.

I know it is just a cat, but she has been a huge source of comfort over the years, especially when I was feeling very, very sad.

I will be devastated when she goes

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
(( Auntie Doris))

My friend J, undergoing surgery today.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 


For Doc Tor's friend S's Dad, may he rest in peace, and for S's dad's family

For LutheranChik's Billy and for all undergoing dialysis, & for Rob, for healing for his leg and for Billy's mom and Rob's mom

For Chamois' J, may he rest in peace, and for all who are grieving

For St Gwladys' glasses to show up. (Ah, St. Gwladys -- i've had problems with misplacing/losing things all my life -- i totally emphathise!)

For Jack the Lass' P's partner, for P and for P's family and for S

For Ferijen's mum's hospital roomate and for her daughter

For those who dread hearing the phone ring (that sort of includes me, i'm waiting for news from my doc)

For LutheranChik's B DP, and for all with COPD

For Auntie Doris' beloved companion -- not "just" a cat, Auntie D, that's family! As one who's been in your situation more than once, my heart goes out to you. Source of comfort, I know it's so true! May your companion's situation not be as bad as feared, and in any case may all her days be happy and comfortable.

For NE Quine's friend J -- may the surgery go well today.

For a shipmate with whom i have been corresponding via PM, that her 11-year old canine companion does well in his surgery this week and has a comfortable life

For me that what is in me may be sufficiently stifled that i can look forward to having some productive and creative future yet. I don't want to know the exact numerical odds of success, but I pray for something that's more that just a wild goose chase. That whatever news I hear from my oncologist in the next day or so may point the way to this. I pray that the reason he has not called yet is not because he can't find any treatment that's that offers hope. (But that I will keep my hope in God no matter what he says) That my spirit may be right with God.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Amen, mate. Well done with the list. Thank you!

* * * * * * *

Lord, in your Mercy, hear our prayer.

For all who've posted, and those you don't.


 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
please pray for the people of Kobuk, Noatak, And Nome. They're having frigid temperatures and running out of fuel for heat. an ice breaker is trying to get to them, but the ice is very thick. in Kobuk, heating oil prices have hit $10 a gallon. they're all on the brink of a pretty horrible emergency.
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
We're praying that Billy's platelet count reaches 50,000 so that he can begin dialysis...he looks, in my son's words, like a Macy's parade float, and needs to lose all that edema. The last platelet treatment seemed to help somewhat so they're going to administer some more this morning. Our DiL's best friend, an MD, is telling us not to become disheartened; that this is not an unexpected symptom, and that the doctors are responding in standard ways.

DP is holding up OK, but we did have a little mutual cry this morning so we can Get On With It for the rest of the day.
 

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Posted by Yam-uk (# 12791) on :
 
It's sounds incompariably trival, after what I've just read on this thread, but sadly I failed my driving test** yesterday. Nevertheless, I'm trendmously grateful to all who prayed.

[**NB I may start a thread on 'driving tests' in Hell!!]
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
praying for all the heartbreaking situations listed above.
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 
I am truly humbled by reading through today (having had a grotty day and really feeling hard done by )

prayers for all
 

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Posted by snowgoose (# 4394) on :
 
What birdsoftheair said.

So much sadness and struggle and suffering. Saying many prayers and shedding many tears as I read through.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
For Comet and her neighbours in Alaska. May everyone quickly get the heating fuel they need.

Yam-uk, may the driving angels be with you next round
(I believe UK drivers tests are more difficult than those in the US -- Try to have the smallest car possible -- it helps in the parking part. The last time I failed the test i was driving a van and flunked the parking. The tester said I should come back in a smaller car -- i did, and passed)

I've getten word on a drug that my doc is interested. I have asymptomatic hepatitis C and that may or may not be a problem. Also i got a couple of other positive informational glimmers.

(Edited to light candles)

[ 10. January 2012, 19:09: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
For the heating fuel to get through to those who need it.

For all in need.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
for all those who have posted, for all who cannot, who dare not...
For warmth where it is needed.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
All of us

feeling somewhat stressy atm - work-related mainly, I think - ran a red light without noticing this morning which is just so unlike me (luckily no-one coming the other way & cops all busy making the St Austell Bust of the Century at the other end of town (teenage shoplifter in the Co-op)). See, yam, even careful, experienced drivers lose it sometimes!
 

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Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on :
 
Compassionate Lord, May these things remain: faith, hope and love. And may all those mentioned here know your healing love. Amen.
 

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Posted by Spiffy (# 5267) on :
 

 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Things have eased a bit in the mother-brother-sister situation. Just waiting to find out if the aftershocks are going to be worse than the original quake.

For all here, and those they care about.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Praying for all
 

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Posted by fletcher christian (# 13919) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
For all
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 


Prayers for all who are sick or sorrowing or in any kind of trouble.
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 

 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Short updates: Son-in-law is responding well to dialysis, and friends and family were finally able to rest...no one is talking diagnoses with us, but no one told us about his being ill in the first place, so we're not pushing the issue; just steeling ourselves for what we think is the inevitable, and for helping our son deal with anxiety about his own health and with the practicalities of caring for a sick partner.

Son #2 had a successful surgery; was in some intense pain, but they changed his medication and he's feeling much better. We were also really heartened to see his cousin and in-laws all stepping up to spend week-long stints with the family for the next six weeks, while Son is still pretty helpless. Meanwhile we are pooling resources with his dad to help with babysitting and light housekeeping that our son had been doing himself.

DP has an appointment with a pulmonologist next week; I'm reading up on complementary medicine related to COPD to see what kinds of lifestyle changes we can make that will maximize DP's health and wellbeing. (We are studiously avoiding talking too much about this with one another, using our kids' respective crises as a dodge.)

Thank you for keeping us all in your prayers. It makes a difference; it really does.
 

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Posted by Qoheleth. (# 9265) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Qoheleth.:
Please pray for S diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour this week.
Please pray for G her husband, with R and M her two teenage sons.

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Her tumour is very rare, huge and unresponsive. Emergency surgery next Wednesday is said to be the only treatment option available, so will be tried.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Finding it hard to imagine what many of you, and those for whom you pray, are struggling with at the moment - seems for you all too hard to bear. I pray that you will all feel supported and loved by the love you share with each other and by the strength which God can supply.
 

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Posted by chive (# 208) on :
 
My best friend D had a baby this morning, K, he has problems with his heart and is in the special care baby unit. Please could you pray for them.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
{{{Qoheleth's S - infinite healer be with her, G her husband, R and M her sons, and her medical caregivers}}}

for LutheranChik's son-in-law, son #2 and for DP

for Jahlove and for all drivers that they will be safe.

for all who have been supporting me

Now that i have some parameters on my condition i am working on making an action plan. May the Spirit of Wisdom guide me and the medical professionals in my case. I give thanks for God showing me ways to being able to make proactive moves
 

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Posted by Golden Key (# 1468) on :
 


For a friend considering marriage.

For me: have a routine appt. tomorrow, and am on the edge of a bad cold. Need to be there, if I can.

Thanks!
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
For all the sick and the lost.

Travelling mercies for Wodders & co (not suggesting they're the lost!)

Holding us all in the living, loving light.

 

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Posted by Amos (# 44) on :
 
Praying through the thread.

Almighty, everlasting God, comfort of the sorrowful and strength of the weary: may the prayers of all that call upon Thee in any trouble come into Thy presence; that they may rejoice that in their necessity Thy mercy hath been with them; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Please pray for K and J, whose baby died shortly after birth.

Lord, have mercy.
 

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Posted by Greenend (# 15674) on :
 
For those suffering cold, hunger, sickness, grief.

Please be mindful of those suffering depression who can see no light.
 

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Posted by Padre Joshua (# 13100) on :
 
I cannot talk about this quite yet, but I want to ask for prayer this evening, about 5:30-6:30 CST (11:30PM GMT). I am meeting with some people about something important. My prayer is that they will listen to me before making their decision. What happens after that is in God's hands and I have complete and utter peace about that. Just pray that they will hear me.
 

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Posted by Caty M. (# 11996) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

For Earwig's K & J on the loss of their child

For Padre Joshua - may his meeting go well today

for those who are hungry, homeless, inadequately shelteres, sick, facing life-threatening situations

for Golden Key to be in good form for appointment today

for Golden Key's friend considering marriage, and for all in, or missing, or seeking relationships

for wisdom for me as i work with the medical professionals in dealing with these feisty tidbits of cancer.
(and giving thanks that being proactive is energizing and for good pieces of news.
May i be able to get the least toxic. (It depends on exactly what mutation of melanoma i have. My prayer is that I have the right mutation. My I have the same spirit of acceptance that Padre Joshua has.

That my long-striving cousin C's strivings to be successful as an artist succeed.
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
Amen.

My GP has referred me to the hospital.Looks like it may be something rather than nothing.
We've booked a holiday to Oz in March.Thinking we may not be able to go.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
Would you pray for a family member who has sciatica. It's not dangerous but can be very painful.


for all.
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Billy is still in an induced coma for his own comfort and safety, but his bloodwork numbers seem to be moving in a good direction.

His friends had a "pray-in" for him last night at 9 pm EST, and they've decided that they're going to keep that up in their own ways every day until he's out of the hospital.

Thanks again, pray-ers here. We've told Brian that there are people literally around the globe praying for them right now.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
At work, we all have these A4 x 3" deep plastic boxes. They are explicitly for storing stuff in the evening that you want to hold over to work on the next day (rather than stick it back in the general filing system). Today, two people, separately, came across from another team, very insistent that I had file *X*. "No", I said, "I've not had any File Xs this week". Turns out, my Team Leader had, indeed, put File X in my plastic box last night without even having the courtesy to mention it. They are Storage Space, not a fucking medium of communication, you passive-aggressive bitch.

May I kill her?

(More in keeping with AS, it seems to be turning into a war of attrition here - keeping careful note of everything this dim tart does but it's bloody tiresome.)
 

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Posted by Kasra (# 10631) on :
 
praying through


I'm not able to be more specific (because if I do I'll cry) but life is quite challenging in Kasra-Universe right now and Baby Son and I would appreciate your prayers.

Kx
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Reading and praying
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Please pray for our friend J, who has been off work for a couple of months with depression which also stops him sleeping. He's had new medication, and he's hoping to make it to church on Sunday but has asked for prayer.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Next to such serious health concerns, it seems nothing, but i have had one cold and infection after another continuously for over six months. It is really getting to me, and is a worry as well.

I am holding you all in prayer. May God meet us each as we need this night.
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Prayers for all
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
[While Wodders is offline]

Holding us all in the living, loving light.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
I'd like to ask for prayers for my friend and one-time radio co-host D, who had severe chest pains which he said were not serious, only gas pockets, which he's had in the past. But after repeated urgings and 2 days of pain, including having to sit up all night unable to lie down, he finally went to the VA hospital today. He had inflammation of the lining around his heart/lung area and tachycardia. He was given antibiotics and told he should be OK in a week or so, but will be monitored for 30 days. It sounded scarey to me.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Missed the edit window

For Mrs. Shrew -- lingering infections can be very wearing. Prayers ascending.
 

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Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :
 
This may have been OTBE'd but I heard last night that D, who found out late that she was pregnant, is due to give birth and is terrified. She is in her forties and lost a lot of blood when giving birth previously. She has support but needs
 

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Posted by Boadicea Trott (# 9621) on :
 
Praying for everybody.
 

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Posted by amber. (# 11142) on :
 
Keeping loads of prayer going as I read through this. Especially for those treading the paths of cancer treatment and aftereffects. Here, prayers of thanks that hubby's eye operation does look to have been a success again, and more thanks that today's heart scans have shown that the herceptin isn't causing heart failure. Hurrah.


 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Work is moving into new buildings, the provisional position they have put me in is going to cause problems and I did warn them that this in particular was not the place to put me.

Pray for a satisfactory solution please.

Jengie
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
for Sioni Sais' D

for Amber's hubby

for Jengie Jon's situation

for all

Since what i have inside me is fast-growing, yet at the same time since i need to have time to find out if i have the type of melanoma for which another less liver-toxic drug works I am praying that all these ducks can get put in a row in a timely manner. I just got off the phone with my brother in North Carolina -- I'm trying to swing taking a quick flight there for a 2nd opinion at nearby Duke Univ. med ctr. Also that i can sort out all the other stuff (dealing with insurance among other stuff) that needs to be done at this time.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Malik3000
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
please pray for my friend Paul. he died suddenly today due to unknown causes. aged 55 or so. I performed with his band a few times, and he was an amazing musician. and always willing to play for free for all our various good causes, community events, etc. a sterling guy.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Malik: may Duke give you good news and the melanoma decrease.

Comet: a few prayers ascending (literally) up to Alaska.

Prayers for all.


 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving light.
 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
Malik, wishing you all the very best.
 

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Posted by Mechtilde (# 12563) on :
 
Malik, still praying. (Pssst: Your PM box is full!)

And for all those mentioned here.

I ask your prayers for my golden retriever Abby. We took her to a specialist Tuesday to see if she's limping because of arthritis (she's 11) or a fracture. Turns out it could be bone cancer. We'll just have to wait and see, but meanwhile, we could all use prayers.
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Prayers for all esp. Malik.
 

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Posted by snowgoose (# 4394) on :
 
Prayers for all here, their loved ones (human and otherwise), and their concerns.
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Keeping folks in my prayers, especially Malik.

Thank you for your prayers on behalf of our kids.

Today Billy is being weaned off the medicine they've been using to keep him immobile, and also being weaned off his ventilator. His last lung x-ray seemed a bit clearer, and except for jaundice his bloodwork seems to be improving incrementally. Last night he was able to respond to Brian by trying to turn his head. Team Billy, Brian and Billy's friends and work colleagues, have been busy praying and fundraising for medical expenses, bringing homecooked food around to the hospital for Brian and his MiL (who've basically been living there) and allowing them some respite hours. I'm truly moved by Team Billy's compassion, generosity and organizational prowess.

Meanwhile son Rob seems to be able to move around a bit more with his cast (something his doctors want him to do), needs fewer pain meds and also seems a bit more cheerful. So the stress in this household is becoming less about the medical issue and more concentrated on regaining their financial footing.

Again, thanks to all; and prayers for all.

[ 14. January 2012, 22:52: Message edited by: LutheranChik ]
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving light.

Still at least one person trapped on the crashed cruise ship.Lord, have mercy.

[ 15. January 2012, 08:54: Message edited by: QLib ]
 

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Posted by Jemima the 9th (# 15106) on :
 
Praying for all.
I did some unscheduled running on Friday (was late, ran home for something, in frost, in inadvisable footwear, stupid girl) and have pulled some muscles round bottom of the bump and in my back.
My back in particular is very sore.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For harmony hope's L, for healing. For strength for him and his family.

For healing for harmony hope's father, and strength for him and her mother.

For Rossweisse's E, for healing and safety. For wisdom for her, her father, and her sister. For healing for Rossweisse.

For healing for Ye Olde Motherboarde's Georgia. For strength for all who support her.

For healing for Grandmother Spiffy. For competent and reliable care for her.

For healing for Mrs Shrew.

For the people of Iraq.

For malik3000, for healing. For the leadership program at his church, may it be fruitful for the participants, the parish famiy, and the community. For Cousin C and his son, and for better communication between both parents, and for C to become a successful artist. For Pulsar. For malik3000's spirit to be right with God. For healing for D.

And thanks for unknown blessings already on their way.

For Yam-uk on the road.

For healing for BrotherDoyle, and strength and wisdom for his girlfriend and all the family.

For Lyda*Rose's Jennifer to finally understand her life-long dilemma and that her husband can sustain his love for her as she heals. For Lyda*Rose's church, for the energy and flexibility to do the ministries the diocese is giving them.

For QLib's K and N. For QLib's mother, brother, and sister.

For healing and rest for Jabber.

For healing of the PrettyFly family finances. For the girl who covers for PrettyFly.

For healing for amber.'s husband.

For ongoing discernment and wisdom for JoannaP. For healing for the sick church member.

For healing for Jengie Jon's M.

For healing for Tree Bee. For them to be able to go on holiday with not a care in the world.

For healing for Billy and strength for Brian. For healing for Rob. For healing for Ellen. For healing of all the finances. For LutheranChik and the other moms.

For healing for Amazing Grace's Polly.

For reconciliation between duchess and her friend.

For healing for ErinBear's M. and H. For healing for ErinBear herself, without delay.

For healing for Boadicea Trott's mother-in-law, mother, father-out-law, youngest daughter, and third daughter. For the perpetrator.

For agrgurich and family. For healing for the relative with sciatica.

For healing for Qoheleth's S. For G her husband, and R and M her two teenage sons.

For healing for Niteowl.

For healing for Full Circle's X. For Full Circle's special intention.

For St. Gwladys to remember the correct paperwork and adapt to the client group quickly. For the return of the bifocals. For healing for J.

For resolution and information for saysay. For humanity to do better than it has been doing.

For the family and friends of Chamois' J.

For Dad Tor. For Doc Tor's friend S and his dad's family: wife, siblings, children and grandchildren.

For strength and comfort for Jack the Lass's P and her family. For healing for S.

For healing for Ferijen's mum. For healing for the lady in the bed next to her, and strength for her daughter.

For Lothlorien's P, his wife, and all the family.

For housing for daisymay's family.

For healing for Ethne Alba's J, and for rest for all especially J.

For Auntie Doris's cat.

For healing for North East Quine's J.

For all those who dread hearing the phone ring.

For the people of Kobuk, Noatak, and Nome, for ample fuel.

For Jahlove. For better relations at work.

For chive's D, for healing for baby K.

For Golden Key's friend considering marriage. For good health and healing for Golden Key.

For travelling mercies for Welease Woderwick et al.

For Earwig's K and J to be comforted in their loss.

For wisdom for all decision-makers around Padre Joshua, and if it's not too late by now, for him to be heard.

For Kasra and son.

For Sioni Sais' D, for a safe delivery.

For a satisfactory solution at Jengie Jon's work.

For all who will miss comet's friend Paul.

For healing for Mechtilde's golden retriever Abby.

For all those involved in the cruise ship crash.

For healing for Jemima the 9th.

For G, who has spent several weeks sightless due to inflamed optic nerves. Please pray that it will not be permanent. She is now in specialist care being treated with steroids. For her sister M, her brother J, and her parents T and D.

For the Telemum.

For Aunties Telenun and Telenurse.

For neighbors R. and J.

For S, facing a mastectomy.

For P whose brother T is recovering from a stroke, but never fast enough...

For E., H., A., P., G., D., S., G., L., M., C., and R. Lord have mercy.

For what I am about to whisper.

For more funding to keep me in post after 31st March. For guidance about how to find opportunities.

For a private intention.

For me to meet my goals tomorrow.

For my heart's desire.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
For all

for Telepath to be able to remain in her post after March 31, for her private intention, for her to be able to meet tomorrow's goals, and for her heart's desire.

And in thanks for her prayer ministry.

And thanks for all the prayers offered for me
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving light.
 

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Posted by Chamois (# 16204) on :
 
Please pray for T, starting ministry today in a very needy church.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
for my very crowded week,
that windows could be found.......
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
In grateful thanks for Telepath's ministry in this place.

Lord in your mercy hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by amber. (# 11142) on :
 
Thanks, Telepath.

Prayers for all listed, and all those since. And thanks for prayers for hubby's eye situation - healed very nicely.


 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
A heartfelt 'amen' to Telepath's prayer.
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
For the pastor at our church, Brian, who at the tender age of 43 is having problems with high blood pressure.
For my nephew, Tim, who lost his grandmother yesterday. May her memory be eternal.
For a fellow volunteer, Jeff, who is rapidly losing his eyesight to macular degeneration. He is only 44.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
Another month of disappointment, I just feel overwhelmingly melancholy about it all

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
My brother and I have a couple interested in buying our mother's house for a fair price. If this works out it would be the answer to all our money problems at the moment. They seem to really want the house; we really need to sell it fast. Please pray that all the necessary paperwork and so forth work out, and quickly.


Praying for all here.

 

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Posted by Rossweisse (# 2349) on :
 
praying through, for all

for Telepath, her job prospects, and her ministry here

for Nicole, and a mutually happy real estate transaction

I have got to find a medication that will counteract the negative effects of the Pill from Hell but not put me to sleep or make me sick. I know there's one out there!
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 

 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :
 
Elder Daughter has lost her job and it looks like the firm may go straight into liquidation so she might not get paid for January. She's looking for another job and hoping that potential employers don't see her as carrying some curse.
 

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Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Prayers for all.

Another little prayer need for moi. There are a couple of insurance or medicare ies on the insurance reimbursement form for my chemotherapy treatment, that cause me worry that it could delay the start of the therapy -- i'm not sure, but i'm a bit worried, since melanoma being fast-moving they want to start the therapy ASAP
 

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Posted by Lucia (# 15201) on :
 
I fell down a metaphorical hole today and did nothing constructive all day. Feeling a bit down and demotivated although I don't really know why. Prayers appreciated. Tomorrow is a new day....
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
For all here.

Malik - that's shocking. Appalling.
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Malik: Praying for resolution to your insurance issues.

Our son-in-law is steadily waking up from the induced coma; he's now able to communicate nonverbally somewhat, although he gets very tired and frustrated; and he's being given a new drug to jump-start his bone marrow. He's also started physical therapy today. Son #1 is feeling much more encouraged, has been able to get some sleep at home for a couple of nights, and is starting to address some of the insurance/disability/financial issues that household will be facing. Son #2 and his family are taking their own medical and financial challenges one day at a time; his leg is still painful but he's able to be more mobile, which is helpful in the healing process.

Thanks for your prayers.

Praying for all who are sick, sorrowing or in trouble...
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Please pray for my dear friend J who lost her only son and child on Sunday night in a car accident. He was 23.

No words to express it - Lord have mercy.

Praying as I read.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Harmony Hope's friend J and may her son rest in piece.

I don't think it will be an issue after all. I called the nurse who faxed me the form to fill out and fax back, and told her of my concerns, and she said don't worry about the stuff on the form, all they needed was my signature. I think the form is generic, with sections that dont apply toall situations. So i think i hit the panic button too soon (as is my wont )

Off to NC tomorrow for my 2nd opinion from the University of North Carolina health center. While in Raleigh, i'll get a chance to visit a couple of days with my brother (the only genetic family member i'm in regular communication with), his wife, son, and 3 great canines.

Thanks again, prayer navy.

[ 18. January 2012, 00:55: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Missed edit window. I meant to clarify that what i dont think will be an issue is the insurance worry i had.
 

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Posted by Churchy LaFemme (# 11884) on :
 
For all here
For a personal situation
For A., C., V., and S.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
I just got an update on Polly's condition, and it's not good at all. Fr. Temp thinks she's dying, barring a miracle. We crave your prayers for her. We've been told that she really appreciates the prayers of our church community, so I'll be sure to let her know that you're praying for her.

I'd also like prayers for J. who is in a bad mental space post a sexual assault, and for my friend Clara, whose beloved dog appears to be dying. The dog is one of her links with her late husband, and her constant companion since the husband's death, and she's a friend of Polly's as well, so it's all a bit much.

I'm a bit flipped out tonight myself with all the bad news in our little church community, although I'll probably be a lot better in the morning. Thanks for listening; it does help.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Reading and praying

Prayers appreciated for peace here still, and for my latest job application posted off today.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Praying for you all by name, especially those sick and their families
 

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Posted by maleveque (# 132) on :
 
A few requests:
Please hold our neighbors in your prayers. They are on vacation on the other side of the country. Last night their dog, staying with some other neighbors, became very ill. I took her to the animal hospital, where they discovered internal bleeding from a ruptured mass on her spleen. The poor thing had to be put down, and the family is very sad that they were so far away and couldn't say goodbye. I nearly lost it when on the phone with them last night I heard their 5YO daughter say, "we are all crying in the car! we love her so much!"

Please keep Firstborn Son in your prayers as well. He is job searching to little effect. He has moved home and is on our couch, and has been for five months now.
Thanks.
- Anne L.
 

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Posted by Gwai (# 11076) on :
 
So many things. Prayers for everyone, in particular.
 

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Posted by Greenend (# 15674) on :
 
Hope and love.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Praying for all in whatever need.


 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
ord P lost his phone earlier this week, and I ordered him a replacement last night as an early birthday present. I had a message from the supplier this evening to say it was out of stock (He needs something rugged, so wanted a particular model. I've found another supplier who has it in stock, ordered, and everything seemed OK. I've now had a message to say they want to do a further security check and can I ring tomorrow?
I know its' a minor thing, but it's had me tearing my hair out tonight, so please pray I can sort it out quickly tomorrow!(And that I keep calm!
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Prayers please for a friend who has an operation tomorrow related to infertility (I'm not sure but I think it's an attempted unblocking of tubes type of thing).

Also for me please, for a private intention. Thank you
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all needs expressed and unexpressed.
 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 

 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Churchy LaFemme (# 11884) on :
 
For me,please. That everything will turn out all right.
 

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Posted by cheesymarzipan (# 9442) on :
 
Reading this thread while listening to Taize chant.
Thank you Lord for the ship.

I just lost my job. There's a possibility I might be able to work for my old employers again, but I won't know for at least a week as it's depending whether they get work themsleves.

Please Lord, give me patience and peace while I'm waiting to know.

Show me what to do.

O Lord,hear my prayer.
 

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Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on :
 
Prayer for all posters. Oh Lord, hear our prayer......
 

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Posted by Gwai (# 11076) on :
 
As I prayed with my daughter last night, I included a prayer for Ship people who need God's help, thinking of you all here, but not about to make my 3yo listen to a recitation of names. She asked about that, and I explained there were people mommy knew through an internet website called the ship who needed God. In conclusion, she said "God, please help those Ship people get a roof. I'll build them a roof!"

So I'm not exactly sure how her prayer is relevant, but we're all being prayed for at least!
 

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Posted by Niminypiminy (# 15489) on :
 
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers


 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Gwai:
As I prayed with my daughter last night, I included a prayer for Ship people who need God's help, thinking of you all here, but not about to make my 3yo listen to a recitation of names. She asked about that, and I explained there were people mommy knew through an internet website called the ship who needed God. In conclusion, she said "God, please help those Ship people get a roof. I'll build them a roof!"

So I'm not exactly sure how her prayer is relevant, but we're all being prayed for at least!

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Bless her. This made me chuckle.
 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 
I've had a bloody awful day. It's just been one thing after another and I'm fed up. Too much to sort out; too little time.

I don't even know what to ask you to pray for, I'm just .
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
thanks for praying re Lord P's phone - it got sorted with little hassle. Now just the problem of why his bank card was refused as the local fraud squad is checking it - probably because the bank still have him in South Wales when he's now living at Horsham. Thankfully, he's living with a Christian who's loaned him some cash until he can sort it out.Prayer would be appreciated!
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
Courage and good cheer for those who need it.
 

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Posted by Amos (# 44) on :
 
Praying through.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Gwai:
As I prayed with my daughter last night, I included a prayer for Ship people who need God's help, thinking of you all here, but not about to make my 3yo listen to a recitation of names. She asked about that, and I explained there were people mommy knew through an internet website called the ship who needed God. In conclusion, she said "God, please help those Ship people get a roof. I'll build them a roof!"

So I'm not exactly sure how her prayer is relevant, but we're all being prayed for at least!

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Words can not express how much I love this post! I know that God hears your daughter's prayer and knows exactly what she means.

for all here who need uplifting
 

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Posted by Golden Key (# 1468) on :
 


General upholding and health for me, please. Thanks!
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Aaaargh! ...just aaaargh! I'd like to ask for prayers that someone else's problem doesn't become my problem, but that doesn't sound right.

So can I just ask for prayers for L, and M,M,B, especially the middle M.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I have a sermon to write for Sunday morning - All Age Worship, so it needs maybe even more attentive preparation than usual. I have work this afternoon until 9pm. And. I have lost (and urgently need) my driving license. It's in the flat somewhere, I know it is - I had it in my hand only thee weeks ago and thought to myself "I must put this safe because I'm going to need it" but I've spent hours searching already and am running out of places to look.

I don't usually pray for things which basically are a result of my own lack of organisation and which can be solved by my own hard graft, but I need help and I need it quickly so that I can get on and finish this service with a clear mind. So your prayers would be appreciated...
 

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Posted by Pooks (# 11425) on :
 
For all in need.
 

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Posted by Yam-uk (# 12791) on :
 


For F, a friend, who has just suffered a stroke, that he will be able to make a good recovery.
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Praying
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 


I've been feeling very disconnected lately from God, prayers for wisdom would be gratefully received.
Thanks

Birds
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
For K, who has been suspended from college pending an investigation.

For C, who is not coping.

For W.

For me to keep my cool... sighs deeply.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
something has been said that hurt. a lot. I'm pretty good at not letting other people's word get to me, but I have weak spots. this one was in relation to whether I'm fit to raise my kids.

it hurt. a lot.

I could use some holding up.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
for all, including Good Mama Comet
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on :
 
Amen.
 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 

 

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Posted by Nicodemia (# 4756) on :
 
Could I please ask prayers for two young people and their little daughter? The two people concerned do not live together and manage to have blazing rows and a very unkind sort of relationship, which is affecting the whole extended family, not to say their little daughter.

I know I don't appear in this thread, only to ask for prayers, but we are all worried.

[ 21. January 2012, 07:57: Message edited by: Nicodemia ]
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Chamois' T and T's church.

For Ethne Alba... the week's not over yet...

Thanks for amber.'s husband's healing!

For Campbellite's Brian's blood pressure. For Tim to be comforted in the loss of his grandfather. For healing for Jeff.

For Auntie Doris.

For a successful sale of Nicolemrw's mother's house.

For healing for Rossweisse.

For new employment and financial restoration for Sioni's Elder Daughter and all her cow-orkers.

For healing for malik3000 and his finances too.

For Lucia to get out of that hole.

For healing for Son-In-LawChik. For SonChik#1 and the finances. For SonChik#2's family healing and finances.

For harmony hope's J to be comforted in this terrible loss.

For Churchy LaFemme's personal situation. For everything to turn out all right. For A., C., V., and S.

For healing for Amazing Grace's Polly, even if a miracle is needed to achieve that. For healing for J, and repentance and restoration from the person who assaulted her. For healing for Clara's dog if at all possible, and for a safe journey home if it is not. And for Amazing Grace herself.

For peace, and employment, for Malin.

For maleveque's neighbours to be comforted in their loss, especially the five-year-old daughter. For employment for Firstborn Son.

For Lord P's phone-related hassle to go away.

For healing for Jack the Lass's friend. For Jack the Lass's private intention.

For cheesymarzipan's employment. For guidance, patience, and peace.

For Gwai's daughter's emerging prayer ministry. For a roof for everybody. (She's right, a roof actually is what we need. Out of the mouths of babes)

For as many bloody marvellous days as birdie needs.

For courage and good cheer for those who need it.

For general upholding and health for Golden Key.

For North East Quine's SEP. For L, M, M especially, and B.

For Smudgie, for successfol sermoning and a return of the driving licence.

For healing for Yam-uk's F.

For birdsoftheair to reconnect with You and Your wisdom.

For Japes's K, C, and W. For Japes to keep cool. With sighs too deep for words.

For upholding for comet.

For Nicodemia's young couple and their daughter.

For funding for me to continue in my present job.

For R. and J.

For G. I am about to ask for an update about her eyesight. I'm so worried.

I need to keep meeting my goals, only more so.

For T., for healing from a stroke.

For S., facing a mastectomy.
 

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Posted by Chamois (# 16204) on :
 
Amen to Telepath's prayer


 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 

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Amen to Telepath's prayer

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Amen.
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Sorry - me again. I really could do with prayers for my intercessions tomorrow...it's been such a hideous couple of weeks here that I really have no words - just a tremendous feeling of God's presence...and writing them is proving almost impossible.

Thank you.
 

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Posted by Cottontail (# 12234) on :
 
Praying through.
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 

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Originally posted by Nicodemia:
Could I please ask prayers for two young people and their little daughter? The two people concerned do not live together and manage to have blazing rows and a very unkind sort of relationship, which is affecting the whole extended family, not to say their little daughter.

I know I don't appear in this thread, only to ask for prayers, but we are all worried.

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I think that this thread is here for just that purpose Nicodemia.I know I should ask for prayers more.


 

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Posted by Amanda B. Reckondwythe (# 5521) on :
 
May God pour out his blessings upon all those mentioned here and shelter them from all harm.

Please give thanks to God for my brother, who came through a very serious automobile accident unharmed.

My friend R. is in need of your prayers again. His driver's license was revoked on what appears to be merely a clerical error, but the motor vehicle bureau is giving him a hard time about getting it reinstated. Meanwhile, he lives in a remote area and is running out of groceries. He has no chance of anyone helping him until next Tuesday at the earliest. He assures me he has enough food in the house to last until then, but I am worried sick. Please pray that help may arrive and that the motor vehicle bureau will see the light at last.
 

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Posted by Adrienne (# 2334) on :
 

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Originally posted by harmony hope:
... I really could do with prayers for my intercessions tomorrow...

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Praying that you find the words for tomorrow
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Mili (# 3254) on :
 
For all, especially Malik 3000 for health and God's peace.

My problem isn't that serious but I am planning to change churches this year after 6 years for various reasons and am finding even just sticking to the decision really tough and stressful.

I'm in my early thirties, but single with no kids so I'm kind of scared I won't find a church locally where I will fit in. In my experience evening services cater for youth (and sometimes their parents) and twenty somethings, and morning services cater for young families and the elderly. My church is like this and I feel I don't fit there anymore. Also I have a group of friends there who I see regularly, but lately feel like I have less and less in common with many of them and that they have become unwelcoming to new people in the church. So I will chat to new people but if I invite them out with my friends they are not always happy about it.

Now they are starting to leave me out of things too which is really hurtful but really hard for me to discuss with them and also explain I am not leaving the church because of them. I get explanations like I don't have an i-phone or they just organised something last minute so couldn't be bothered contacting everyone. They used to be really inclusive and welcoming to everyone so I don't understand what has happened. I want to stay friends but refuse to be cliquey or base my friendships on what possessions we share.

My volunteer work with a Christian organisation is something I really enjoy, and wonder if this year I should just stick with that and not worry too much about church. I have made friends there but most live quite far from me so I only catch up with them socially now and then and am not really close with them as I previously was with my church friends.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Golden Key (# 1468) on :
 


Especially for R (mentioned above) with the bureaucratic problem and fallout. Have been in such messes, myself.

For a friend who's engaged: for that all to work out well for both parties, and for our friendship not to be swept aside. (Friends sometimes drop friends when making a major life change, like marriage.)

For my health flare-ups to settle down.

Thanks!
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 

For all
For Tree-Bee (what news, m'dear?)
For Richard - no new news on his case. Please pray that it will be sorted soon.
 

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Posted by justlooking (# 12079) on :
 
I've never posted here before, though I read through and pray. Please pray for my friend P an agency worker who's finding it hard to get enough work.

P
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
praying through for each by name
for discernment for Mili in her church community and her ministry
for Telepath and in thanksgiving for her prater ministry on the ship
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Continued prayers for our children and child-in-law...

Billy is doing very well -- we were actually able to speak with him on the phone for a minute or so yesterday -- but he is still very weak, and he's now alert enough mentally to be distressed by his condition and frustrated with the necessary indignities involving his care. Brian is being very patient and kind -- occasionally being firm when Billy wants to, say, get up and go home -- but when he talks to us you can tell how stressed and vulnerable he is.

Meanwhile Son #2 Rob has been having a few rough days; his leg is hurting mightily, he needs a cast re-fitting and he's feeling very helpless/useless sitting at home and creating stress/anxiety for his family. He's also worried about finances, as his bills start coming in and he has to wait to send them on to the health insurance company.

DP gives both of them stay-strong pep talks and motherly advice every day...but as she said to me this morning, "Why is it that every time I get off the phone I just want to cry?" Ditto; it's hard to hear the boys upset over the phone.

Thanks all for your prayers. Last night they had an in-room pray-in for Billy, and he told his friends and family, "I know I shouldn't be alive," and expressed his gratitude to everyone (which would include all of you!) keeping him in their prayers.

Prayers for all today, for God's prsence and peace.

[ 22. January 2012, 12:55: Message edited by: LutheranChik ]
 

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Posted by ErinBear (# 13173) on :
 
Praying, praying, praying
 

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Posted by Lucia (# 15201) on :
 
Please pray for my sister in law, her ex-husband and their 5 year old daughter. Daughter went this afternoon to see her Dad as normal for 2hrs on Sunday afternoon, he handed sister in law a letter which she has found says that of today he is taking custody of her. She has called police and social services who are saying they cannot intervene as there is no legal custody order. They agreed access arrangements at the time of the divorce.

He has Narcissistic personality disorder and a gambling addiction. His daughter has a number of medical issues which I doubt he is able to cope with properly.

Sister in law is taking some people to his home to try and reason with her. Please pray for them all and especially for protection. I don't trust him at all.
 

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Posted by duchess (# 2764) on :
 
Please pray for KC. she got her stuff out of my condo yesterday which had been there 1 year. I had not seen here since Jan. 8, 2011. So seeing her was a bit of a shock as she is more deep it seems into the addiction. As much as I am trying not to take it on, it hurts to see her like that.I wanted to see a healthy KC, not one all drunk and maybe on something else. I worry about her, I've already lost more than 1 friend to addictions that are in heaven. Don't want to lose another one. She's going to Canada then moving to Hawaii. I will ask you to say a pray for her and I now will try to let it go. thanks.
 

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Posted by dorothea (# 4398) on :
 
Please pray for N who's son committed suicide in Oct and L who has become estranged from her daughter.

Thanks
J

[ 22. January 2012, 18:48: Message edited by: dorothea ]
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Praying

Can I scale the request for peace up to oceans of peace needed please? Lots of family stuff.

Waiting this week to see if I am to get an interview for latest job application.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
Please pray for my brother in law A, he is finding life tough at present.

Jengie
 

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Posted by Fineline (# 12143) on :
 
Can I ask for prayer for a difficult situation at work, and for wisdom to know what to do, and opportunity and courage to do it.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 


Praying for each by name. So much hurt. So many worries. Kyrie eleison!

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I will be starting treatment in the next few days with a drug called Yervoy. My prayer is -- first, of course -- that it will stifle or eliminate the melanoma, and that it will do so without doing a number on my liver. Secondly that it doesn't have grotty side effects. I give a prayer of thanks that my trip to the U of North Carolina med center for a second opinion decreased my worries particularly about the liver. But of course we dont know for sure about what's going to happen until it does. May i maintain a positive attitude and trust in God's love. May i be open to God filling me and may i "graciously accept God's healing." May my medical caregivers have discernment. May my goals and in particular my participation in the previously-mentioned leadership seminar at my church not be inhibited.

Could i get a prayer for my brother in North Carolina and family. While in NC he told me that he has been laid off from his job of 36 years (since he got out of grad school!). He was the dirctor of one of the research units and seemingly although he works in a research institute the new management (none of whom has a scientific background) isn't much into actual research. He gets paid and stays on the health plan throughout 2012, so no immediate financial worries, but it was quite a shocker, and he loved his work and had no plans to quit yet.
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Lord have mercy.
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
please pray for my dear friend M, an amazing, high-energy woman who makes her living as a musician (yes! actually makes a living!). she has found a large and painful lump in her breast. As you can imagine, she has no health insurance and is very scared, both of the danger of cancer and of the bills that will come along with them. she's only 36.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Praying through the thread. Lord, have mercy.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
(((Malin)))
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 
praying
 

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Posted by Churchy LaFemme (# 11884) on :
 
Sorry to ask for so much recently. After months of back and forth I am realizing that my relationship is well and truly over. May I be grateful (eventually) for the gift of V. in my life and may I patiently wait for God to show me my new path.

For all here.
For Telepath and her intentions.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 

 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 

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Originally posted by Dormouse:

For Tree-Bee (what news, m'dear?)

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I have a hospital appointment for an investigation and consultation next Tuesday.
Just been home for the weekend and my ex-nurse mother has suggested a likely cause that cheers me as it doesn't involve the c word. I hope and pray she's right.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Please pray for Mr. Red, who is struggling with major discouragement.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

 

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Posted by Lucia (# 15201) on :
 
Update - Our niece's father refused to return her to her mother and an emergency court hearing has been scheduled for tomorrow. Please pray that my sister-in-law's ex would turn up so that the hearing can go ahead and that he would be ordered to return their daughter to her. Pray for the child in the middle of this.

For peace, protection, strength and wisdom for all involved. Thank you so much.

[ 23. January 2012, 20:43: Message edited by: Lucia ]
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
what a horrible situation. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all involved
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
prayers for all.

No new news on the house sale. Please keep praying.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Jonah the Whale (# 1244) on :
 
A friend of my sons committed suicide at the weekend, a young man in his early twenties. Everyone in their group of friends is distraught, as you can imagine. Please pray for peace.

JtW
 

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Posted by Lucia (# 15201) on :
 
Thank you so much for praying. The court hearing went ahead today as planned and a temporary residence order has been made that our niece should live with her mother. She has now been returned and is back at home with her mum. A further court hearing is expected in May to make a more permanent decision.

I really appreciate people praying with us into this situation. Thank you.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Thanks that Lucia's niece can remain with her mother, and prayers that the court will make this permanent.

For Jonah the Whale's son's friend -- may he find piece, and may all who are distraught at his suicide be comforted and strengthened.

I have an MRI scheduled for Thursday (26 Jan.) and it had to be scheduled quickly since my chemo starts next Monday. Given the late date, the only opening for me is out in the boondocks of suburbia. Please pray that i can somehow get a ride from someone willing to devote a big chunk of their day for me. Also prayers that since i am claustrophobic about the MRI that the drug Adevan will relax me enough (or better yet to zonk me out) to overcome my feeling of being buried alive.
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
malik, an MRI is my nightmare too ,for the same reason as you.
Will pray for you.
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Peace, peace, peace for family stuff please God peace. Desperate.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 

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Originally posted by malik3000:


I have an MRI scheduled for Thursday (26 Jan.) and it had to be scheduled quickly since my chemo starts next Monday. Given the late date, the only opening for me is out in the boondocks of suburbia. Please pray that i can somehow get a ride from someone willing to devote a big chunk of their day for me. Also prayers that since i am claustrophobic about the MRI that the drug Adevan will relax me enough (or better yet to zonk me out) to overcome my feeling of being buried alive.

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MRIs sound worse than they are. bring an eye pillow (preferably lavender scented) to wear the whole time. put it on and let it sit, comfortably, long before they roll you in. you'll have no idea about the space. and the space isn't as tiny as it seems anyway. I did a lot of slow careful yoga breathing at the beginning with my first, because I was scared. after about 15 minutes, I was just bored. I composed songs in my head to the beat of the weird clanging. if you focus on the breathing, you can almost fall asleep...

many prayers your way.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.



Another one here who didn't find an MRI nearly as scary as I feared.
 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
Malik, Ativan is great stuff. Sending prayers your way.

I could use some Ativan myself (looking for my other anxiety medicine). Besides the other stuff that is going on at church (my dying friend and more), I have two anxiety-producing meetings this week - a city board reviewing our redevelopment application, with the other side poised to fight dirty, and the annual meeting.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
{{{Malin and family}}}

Thanks for the prayers in re the MRI, and thanks for the comments which make me feel better. Now i need to find a welder to remove the gold earring in my ear that i've not removed in 5 years, and now it's stuck shut. (This is all developing into a rather interesting adventure in a way)

[ 25. January 2012, 04:12: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Janine (# 3337) on :
 
The family of Navajo Code Talker Jimmy Begay respectfully requests for your thoughts and prayers. Mr. Begay has sustained head trauma from a fall and is at:

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
350 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Doctors say the next few days are critical to his recovery.
 

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Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :
 
Malik3000. MRI's aren't fun but, like comet says, they are mostly very boring. I didn't find mine much worse than the London underground (fewer smelly people in an MRI though) or an airliner (ditto).

for all praying, posting or not.

[ 25. January 2012, 09:50: Message edited by: Sioni Sais ]
 

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Posted by Silver Faux (# 8783) on :
 
Malik, perhaps you can mentally compose the first chapter of a really dynamite book during your MRI.
Or write a sermon - just don't practice the hand gestures for use during its delivery.
Or remember all of the inticing women in your life who made you wonder if just maybe...
One thing, though, if you are taking medicine to relax you, and you have stairs to climb when you get home, ask whomever is driving you to help you up or down the stairs; you may possibly be wobbly, or even very,very talkative, for a brief time afterwards.
Prayers are with you, in any event.
 

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Posted by birdsoftheair (# 15219) on :
 
just need some atm.

for all
 

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Posted by Fineline (# 12143) on :
 
for all.

Malik, I had to have an MRI scan a few years ago, and I also am claustrophobic. So I was very scared and burst into tears before I went in. But once I went in, it really wasn't as bad as I imagined. The worst thing is the noise - it's very loud. You can bring along a CD of your favourite music to listen to, to distract you from the noise, but you still hear the noise. But it really wasn't as scary as I imagined - it was really only scary before I went in, because I imagined it would be much worse than it was. Actually, I later volunteered to be a participant in a research study which involved going into an MRI scanner for about an hour, doing various cognitive tests, which I would never have dared do if I hadn't already had an MRI test and known it wasn't so bad. I will be praying for you and I hope it will also be not scary for you.
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
For us all as God's children.

Malik - I was dreading my MRI but didn't find it anywhere near as bad as I'd thought...
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Birds of the air
for all
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the helpful comments, and they really are helpful. I am blessed in have people i can see face to face supporting me, but knowing that all of you are thinking and praying for me as well just makes it even better.

Also, my co-worker was able to get my earing off! (Hasn't been off in over 5 years)

[ 25. January 2012, 23:27: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Nenuphar (# 16057) on :
 
Malik, I've had 2 MRIs, and as others have said, it's noisy. But at least you are prepared for that. I shut my eyes (can't see the size of the tube then) and concentrated on prayer. The second time, I was mostly in when I suddenly remembered I still had my (metal) upper dental plate in situ. Magnets! Would it fly out - and where to? How? I frantically pressed the alarm button they give you to hold, (and straightway started to come out) only to be told a bit techily, "there's no need to press it more than once!" As it turned out, the plate didn't matter and no, it didn't budge. So think of me and try to smile! Many prayers rising for your peace of mind and a good outcome, too. God bless.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jahlove:
All of us

feeling somewhat stressy atm - work-related mainly, I think - ran a red light without noticing this morning which is just so unlike me (luckily no-one coming the other way & cops all busy making the St Austell Bust of the Century at the other end of town (teenage shoplifter in the Co-op)). See, yam, even careful, experienced drivers lose it sometimes!

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I ran a red light a couple of days ago downtown because it was only at a pedestrian crossing in the middle of the block after working hours instead of an actual street and there were no people waiting to cross. I also got no ticket.

Praying for all who post on this board. Life is reasonably good for us, though we have not heard from nor seen our daughter since Christmas day...


 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
for all and for all who can't express their needs

for 2 of my co-workers whose lives are being steadily harassed by our branch manager and 2 ass't managers although they are both longtime good employees. I'm being harassed to a lesser extent (which doesn't help the calming spirit i need for healing but i'm at a slightly higher level, i've seen it all before and consider the source and it fazes me less, plus i'm ready to move on anyway and not because of my medical situation) Also prayers for those doing the harassment that God will touch their hearts and consciences.

PS - re MRI, just curious, how noisy is it and what kind of noise?

[ 26. January 2012, 11:17: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Niteowl2 (# 15841) on :
 
I brought a set of ear plugs to my last MRI and it helped considerably. I'd highly recommend taking a pair with you.
 

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Posted by Robert Armin (# 182) on :
 
Feeling battered at the moment. Family problems, nasty stuff from an old job, uncertainty with present job, not enough money - same old, same old. Tired, and want everything to stop.
 

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Posted by Amanda B. Reckondwythe (# 5521) on :
 
So many trials that God tests us with! May he give us all the fortitude to do his will.

My friend R. is doing a little better. His partner, who had been away on business for a very long time, has finally been able to come home for a short break, and so R. was able to get out once again to stock up on groceries.

His court date is coming up soon. He was advised by attorneys to write to the judge stating his case for why he believes his driver's license was erroneously revoked. He got the letter off yesterday. Please pray that the judge will agree that his license should be restored.
 

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Posted by Grammatica (# 13248) on :
 
Praying for all.
 

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Posted by Dormouse (# 5954) on :
 
I posted this on the Thanks & Praise thread, but wanted to share it here too.
I am happy to be able to post an update from my friend Richard, who was arrested in Zambia, charged with stealing his own property:

today I received my discharge from the High Court as the Drug Enforcement Agency withdrew the case. Hardly a surprise as they admitted to me several times they had no evidence. That also triggered the release of my vehicles, computers etc.
He added
So just over 9 months of this nightmare have come to an end. Police cells, prison, court appearances, threats of deportation, death threats, loss of personal possessions, three robberies etc etc. but what I'll remember is the extraordinary friendship and kindness I've received from ordinary Zambians. i'll never forget what my Zambian friends did for me. I would often get stopped in Mchini compound, or in town, by people I didn't know, and they would tell me how they were praying for me. Fantastic (although I began to wonder if the prayers were the CAUSE of the problems, being an atheist!)

However, he did have this to add
But I will never forgive the people who did this to me, because it was driven by personal greed, by people who were already earning good salaries. The fact that they are all members of a small charismatic church run by a lying despot, merely aggravates the issue

So maybe I can ask for additional prayers that his view of Christianity which has been somewhat blackened by this experience might be softened...

But in general, thank God that (finally) this whole terrible unjust mess has been resolved.

[ 26. January 2012, 14:02: Message edited by: Dormouse ]
 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 


Please pray for me, and my (currently seeming impossible/unbearable) situation, and for those whose lies and abuse of power are tormenting me.
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
please include me in your prayers. I'm under a lot of stress (snuck up on me) and feel my old anxiety threatening. I'm trying to maintain, but prayers would help.

quote:

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Originally posted by malik3000:
PS - re MRI, just curious, how noisy is it and what kind of noise?

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my sister once described an MRI as being rolled into a culvert while people beat on it with sticks. it's a good description. there's a lot of banging. the noise isn't unbearable, just annoying.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
praying through for all of us.

For Isaac and Monty, two loving little souls, that they may find a good home (elderly neighbour's cats who have been taken away by the Cats' Protection League today as, even with my help, she feels unable to cope with them )
 

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Posted by welsh dragon (# 3249) on :
 
Bra underwiring (something else you might need to bear in mind to remove before the MRI) and hairclips, also watches. Hope it all goes well.

for all
 

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Posted by amber. (# 11142) on :
 
Much prayer for all

Malik, having had quite a few MRIs, the noise is very variable. They normally start with a few hugely noisy thuds in sequence, then faster hammering noises a few time in sequence, then it moves round a bit and does the same two things again somewhere else...and so on...and then builds up to one huge long noisy bit...and a couple of other finishing off sequences, so the noise comes from different bits of the magnets as they move round inside the machinery and in different patterns. Takes about 20 mins to do a decent one for me. I've had some where I lay on my back, and the ones for breast cancer you lay on your front, so it depends which bit they want a look at and from what angle. Apparently some centres have new improved spacious MRI machines so there just might be one of those somewhere near you if you really don't get on with it. Prayers aplenty...
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying

Dear God, you know all the needs.
 

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Posted by Jigsaw (# 11433) on :
 
Another MRI veteran here praying for Malik. I found it helpful to think of it as "banging" rather than noise - seemed less overwhelming somehow.
And for all who are finding things hard at the moment, and for those who are praying on their behalf.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Prayers for all.


 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Praying through
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.



When HWMBO had a scan [possibly a CAT] he had a completely silent machine - I think I'd find that unnerving!
 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
I should find the Thanks and Praise thread soon. The result of the meeting was good, despite the best efforts of the other side to pull out the emotional stops.

Still requesting prayer for Polly.
 

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Posted by Earwig (# 12057) on :
 
Please pray for a difficult situation at a place I love.
 

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Posted by Churchy LaFemme (# 11884) on :
 
Again for me please. This would be a wonderful opportunity for spiritual growth if I could only get off the couch and out of my pajamas.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Please pray for my parish. There is a stressful situation about to break loose, just in time for our Annual Meeting this weekend. I'm worried that things may be very tense and possibly hurtful.
 

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Posted by Yam-uk (# 12791) on :
 


Friend 'F' who suffered a stroke, is back at home now and expected to make a full recovery. Thanks for your prayers.
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
A certain pattern of bullying has started to reassert itself at work (if that's vague enough to be posted here!), and a coworker and I are slated to get our heads ripped off on Monday. I'm not particularly upset (considering the source) but my coworker is. He is a very nervous sort of guy and the bully seems to me to be deliberately torturing him. Would you pray for my coworker? Can't even give an initial...
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Melangell (# 4023) on :
 
Prayers for Smudgie as she prepares for her Accreditation Service; and for safe travel for all those attending it.
 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Melangell:
Prayers for Smudgie as she prepares for her Accreditation Service; and for safe travel for all those attending it.

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Amen.
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 

 

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Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Prayers for each by name

((Prayers for Lamb Chopped and especially for co-worker - a horrid and sadly familiar scenario))

Comet's and Amber's description of the MRI noise was pretty close. It was hardly worse than the New York subway. Plus that adevan semi-zonked me out. Whoopee.

And here's where the thanks and praise come in -- the MRI confirmed that my brain had no sign of anything of concern! (That was a slightly nagging worry.)

I start 1st of 4 chemo sessions (Yervoy) on Tuesday. Usually it has no side effects. And my big prayer of course is that it does what it was designed to do.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Glad to hear it went OK Malik! I hadn't posted because I thought the MRI was one of the worst things that's ever happened to me, and didn't want to put you off!
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Good news Malik!

Prayers for all.
 

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Posted by Morlader (# 16040) on :
 
For all

For LT, please, young wife of an ex-colleague, R, having surgery Monday morning. They have two sons, and R is worried stiff about them and possible futures, although seemingly his cheerful self.

For me, please. I have 3 month meeting with consultant on Monday. I don't think it will be 3 months before he wants to see me again .
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Prayers for all.


 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Continuing to pray for all though I am not very good at saying so.
 

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Posted by Jonah the Whale (# 1244) on :
 
Thank you for your prayers. Was at the funeral today of my sons' friend. Strange mixture of grief and thanksgiving.

I have been at funerals of Christians before, where they have had a (relatively) long life and served the Lord. The service was kind of sad for the family, yet rejoicing that the beloved was now in the arms of Jesus.

This young man jumped off a tower block. He knew Jesus. He had suffered depression. He overcame it. He suffered it again, and this time it got the better of him.

I also had to be linesman at my youngest son's football match this afternoon. And this evening I went to a wedding. Everything feels a bit unreal.

JtW.
 

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Posted by fluff (# 12871) on :
 
Praying for the family of the young man who jumped off the roof.

Praying for those plagued with suicidal thoughts and those going through a dark time at the moment.

Faith hope and love.


 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Mamacita:
Please pray for my parish. There is a stressful situation about to break loose, just in time for our Annual Meeting this weekend. I'm worried that things may be very tense and possibly hurtful.

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Special prayers for you!

I'm probably going to bag on ours because a harassment incident after the Thursday meeting has made me feel unsafe with someone in particular in the room. I usually have the quiet sort of freakout, but definitely tense that there may be a first for the screaming and crying kind.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by malik3000:

Comet's and Amber's description of the MRI noise was pretty close. It was hardly worse than the New York subway. Plus that adevan semi-zonked me out. Whoopee.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Amazing Grace:

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Originally posted by Mamacita:
Please pray for my parish. There is a stressful situation about to break loose, just in time for our Annual Meeting this weekend. I'm worried that things may be very tense and possibly hurtful.

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Special prayers for you!

I'm probably going to bag on ours because a harassment incident after the Thursday meeting has made me feel unsafe with someone in particular in the room....

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That's just not right. I hope there is some recourse or satisfaction for you.

Meanwhile, at our shack, the proverbial doo-doo has really hit the ventilator, so I'm really concerned about the parish meeting. We are in an interregnum and the low-level irritation that folks have had for the interim rector has a good chance of boiling over. So if you can spare a prayer for us, that would be much appreciated.


for Amazing Grace, malik, and all who have posted here
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Masha (# 10098) on :
 
J and his mum, who may be nearing the end.


 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
I heard, as I was leaving the church today, that our Polly had died in the night. This was news to me, as I had actually attended the 8 am service. I'll be able to confirm when I go back after the annual meeting (the short vestry meeting that is post the AM is a trigger-free zone).

Holding the shipmates in prayer. That has helped me get back on track during this PTSD episode.
 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
For anyone struggling with illness.

For people struggling with visual problems.

For people in distress through the actions of others.

For the lonely and the lost, the excluded and those who are afraid to sleep this night.

May God hold you all safe and give you comfort and healing, and see you through into the daylight.


 

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Posted by Greenend (# 15674) on :
 
for those suffering the problems that come with old age.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
Confirmed: Polly died this morning. I was a couple of minutes late for the 8 am and missed the announcement.

After I posted that, I went into my sunny kitchen (it's a beautiful day here) and "saw" her smiling and kicking up her heels (she did English country dancing). "I'm free!"

Of your mercy, please pray for her soul, and the comfort of her family and friends.
 

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Posted by Silver Faux (# 8783) on :
 
Glad to hear of your good news, malikk3000.
As a volunteer driver, I usually found people going for an MRI to be in a much better frame of mind coming home than they were going in, even though at that point, they were still awaiting results.
Some were quite shaky on their feet from medication, though.
Anyhow, good to hear that it went well.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Sharing in the prayers of all here.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :
 
Friends of ours from way back rang last night to say that at 14:30 on Tuesday they will be at the hospital getting results of a biopsy taken ofter an abnormal mammogram, plus an ultrasound scan. The doctors know it is small, so we are praying that it's benign and if not that, then treatable. She is H, her husband is J and their adult children M & C. Naturally they are scared, we are worried but always hopeful.


 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
Off in a sec to work, to have my head ripped off in company with my hapless coworker. Pray for us? Knowing the ripper in question, it will likely happen either around eight or nineish CST, or some time in the afternoon, when we've had plenty of time for Doomful Foreboding™. Would you ask the Lord to keep a close watch on what comes out of our mouhs, as that tends to get us in more trouble? Thanks.

[ 30. January 2012, 11:54: Message edited by: Lamb Chopped ]
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
LC & colleague

Please pray for F who has a difficult and distressing 3 weeks ahead of her
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by snowgoose (# 4394) on :
 
Not nearly as dire as many health concerns here, but may I ask your prayers for healing for my foot? I suffered a herniated disk (well, 2 at the same time, actually) in September, which resulted in excruciating pain due to pressure on the sciatic nerve. It is feeling much better, thank God, but there has been some nerve damage resulting in a drop foot, which means I can't lift my right foot all the way.

It makes walking rather awkward and tiring. The neurosurgeon says it is likely that it will not heal all the way, but is having me get an epidural steroid injection on Friday in order to reduce any inflammation that may be getting in the way of whatever healing may be possible.

I am terrified of having a big horrible shot in my back. They use local anesthesia but many people find it quite painful anyway. I'm such a baby about shots or needles at the best of times.

So please pray for strength for me and healing for my foot. It's not going to kill me if it doesn't heal, but I will certainly be most relieved and grateful if it does heal. Thanks.

And prayers for all
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

Praying for each person and petition by name.

And continued thanks for your prayers -- i am so fortunate to have them.

[ 30. January 2012, 18:53: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 

 

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Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on :
 
Praying for all.

Lots of sympathetic prayers for snowgoose.

I had two series of three of those injections. If your doctor is good, s/he and the assistants will talk about all kinds of non-medical related things, which will help you to keep your mind off of what they are doing. And more prayers for the injection to do what it's supposed to do!
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Lord in your mercy hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
Head still attached--I fear that the person in question is drawing things out to create the maximum suspense. It would be in character. We'll see if my coworker and I can join the Headless Hunt tomorrow!
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all.
 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 

 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Prayers for everyone.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Holding us all in prayer.


 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Prayers continue for each and everyone

I'm about to leave the house for my first infusion of Yervoy and am feeling full of hope.

I'd also like a little prayer for my job situation which yesterday turned suddenly openly uglier. I need to be out of there as instantaneously as possible for the sake of my health, as my vindictive manager has openly made false accusations about me and threatens to interpret any minor little shortcoming on my part as writing me up for "insubordination". I'm not being paranoid about this. It is well known what sort of manager he is and i am just his latest victim. May God somehow break through and touch his heart and protect his victims.
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
I'm OK. Thanks be to God and all you pray-ers.
 

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Posted by amber. (# 11142) on :
 
Much prayer all round


 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
Two years after getting the all-clear from breast cancer, a friend's daughter has been told she may have bone cancer. Please remember her in prayer, and also her mother who is one of my dearest friends.

And for anyone else battling with cancer.

[ 31. January 2012, 18:43: Message edited by: Ariel ]
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
For C and K, struggling with their relationship.

For S, in hospital.

For those seeking employment.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
Options and possibilities.....and doing nothing, isn't one of them....hummmm
 

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Posted by Zoey (# 11152) on :
 
Have been feeling over-worked, under-valued and rather sorry for myself this evening.

Would appreciate general upholding

(... but also the specifics of a good night's sleep tonight, resolution of a particular work problem without it taking too great a toll on my mental health, and general avoidance of cracking up).

Agh.

Thank you.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
Um... belatedly, for harmony hope's intercessions.

Thank You for Amanda's brother coming through safely. For restoration of R.'s driving licence.

For Malik3000 for health and Your peace. For good work for his brother. For the harassers in his workplace to wake up to themselves and just cut it right out now.

For Mili's church change. For her friendships.

For Golden Key's friend's engagement, and for maintenance of the friendship through this change. For healing for Golden Key.

For TreeBee, praise You for her healing.

For Dormouse's Richard... for the people who did this to him to wake up to themselves.

For justlooking's P to find it easy to get enough work.

For healing for LutheranChik's Billy and strength for Brian. For healing for Rob in body and finances. For morale boosting for LutheranChik and DP.

For Lucia's sister-in-law, her ex-husband and their 5-year-old daughter. For arrangements to be put in place immediately that are the best for all concerned, especially of course the daughter.

For duchess's KC, for healing.

For dorothea's N to be comforted in her grief. For reconciliation for L and her daughter.

For oceans of peace for Malin and her family. For employment.

For Jengie Jon's brother-in-law A to find life much easier.

For resolution of Fineline's difficult situation at work.

For comet's M, for healing and financial safety. For comet, for relief of anxiety. For her private intention.

For Churchy LaFemme, for her to heal and be grateful for the gift of V. in her life and for You to show her her new path. For her to get up off the couch and get dressed.

For major encouragement for Mr. Red.

For a successful house sale for Nicolemrw.

For Jonah the Whale's friends to be comforted in their loss. For peace for all who knew the young man.

For Ativan for Amazing Grace. For comfort for her in the loss of Polly. For the other things that are going on with her church, the city board and the redevelopment application, and for the annual meeting. For cessation of harassment at her workplace.

For Jimmy Begay and his family.

For news from Sir Kevin's daughter.

For Robert Armin, for resolution of family problems and old job troubles, for certainty with the present job, for ample money.

May You give us all the fortitude to do Your will.

For saysay's tormentors to stop their lies and abuse of power and do what they can in all honesty to reverse the damage they have caused. For rescue from the seemingly impossible and unbearable situation.

For Jahlove's Isaac and Monty, for a great new home.

For the difficult situation at the place Earwig loves.

For Mamacita's parish.

For healing for Yam-uk's F.

For cessation of bullying at Lamb Chopped's workplace.

For Smudgie.

For Morlader's LT, for healing. For strength for R. For healing for Morlader.

What Ariel said.

For healing for Sioni's friend H, and strength for her husband J and their children M & C.

For an easier time of it for Ags' F.

For healing for snowgoose's foot, and strength for snowgoose.

For healing for Ariel's friend's daughter, and strength for the friend.

For Japes' C and K, for a better relationship. For healing for S.

For Ethne Alba to make the right choice.

For general upholding, less work, and more value for Zoey. For good sleep, good mental health, and resolution of her work problem.

I am getting quite worried about the funding situation. For continued, uninterrupted employment at this place, even if a miracle is needed to attain that.

Tomorrow, I am going to need guidance and wisdom to select the single action I can take that will have the most beneficial impact.

For me to make up for an opportunity I missed today, and also for a certain amount of lost time.

For neighbours R and J.

For G. whose sight is returning and who is out of hospital. She has a rare condition. Please pray for her continued healing.

For E., H., et al.

For my heart's desire.

For me to meet my goals today and tomorrow.

For S., for healing.
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
For my dear friend Julia whose son's funeral it was today for comfort and courage for her and her husband - she somehow read the Address today but I have no idea how - and for her son Chris may he rest in peace.

For all who pray and for all who cannot Lord have mercy.
 

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Posted by snowgoose (# 4394) on :
 
Lord, hear our prayers,
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Grammatica (# 13248) on :
 


To feel less threatened. For that not to be my immediate, knee-jerk reaction.
 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
Thank you so much, Telepath, for your work here in summarizing.

I might not have been clear: the harassment is coming from a church member. Things are actually okey-dokey at w*rk.

I am receiving good counsel - much better so far than when I reported harassment at work previously. I feel a lot safer than I did over the weekend. Having been bullied/harassed by psycho bosses ... and having had complaints blown off or used against me ... I am very much in sympathy with shipmates feeling harassed/bullied, especially at work.

Spare me some prayers as I learn to put some ass-kicking boots on. You will certainly be in mine. I am fortunate to have the support of this community. Much love!
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :
 
The biopsy for H, mentioned on 30 January, turned out cancerous although it is quite small (c 10 mm). She's going for an operation on 2nd March then a course of radiotherapy.

for H, J, M & C.

Also for Eldest Daughter; her relationship which looked so hopeful and had made her so happy has fallen to bits. Her partner is quite a bit older, has two kids already and has changed his mind about having any more. She's moved back in with us, which combined with the uncertainty over her job, may be for the best for now. Prayers for L please.

continuing for Telepath, for her ministry of prayer and her own intentions.
 

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Posted by Clarence (# 9491) on :
 

quote:

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Lord have mercy
Thee we adore
Into thy hands

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Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on :
 
For Anyuta and the family
For Anne
For all on the thread

Lord bring your holy presence and loving touch very close. Amen.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
for all in situations with no answers....and esp K...
 

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Posted by Tom Day (# 3630) on :
 
Hi,

I don't normally post on this thread, although I do regularly read it.

I do have a request though. A job has come up that looks like it could be perfect for me, although it would have a rather large impact on us as a family. The job is in China! If you could please pray that I / we recieve guidance in this decision I would be grateful. My first reaction is a go for it one, but I want to be sure.

Thank you

Tom
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Praying and reading through

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Another deafening silence from my latest job application so back to searching the adverts. Lots of stress and strain on our family at the moment from various places so prayers for peace still very much appreciated.
 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 
Quite a decision! Will be praying for you...
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For harmony hope's Julia. For her son Chris, may he rest in peace.

For Grammatica to feel less threatened and not to have that as her immediate, knee-jerk reaction.

For abolition of harassment... whatever the source.

For Sioni Sais' H, for healing. For H, J, M, and C. For Eldest Daughter to at least have certainty over her job, and to be comforted in her sadness.

For Anyuta and the family. For Anne.

For all in situations with no answers, and especially K.

For wisdom for Tom Day.

For employment for Malin and relief of stress on the family.

So, I still need funding to stay in my job and time's a-wasting. Behold the sudden increase in my prayer-discipline, which is purely coincidental.

For M., who is seriously overworked right now.
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
Very worried for H, who called to say she's been asked to have a SECOND biopsy elsewhere in her body before she's even gotten the results of the first--it's not looking good. She has a wee daughter and there are very good reasons why it would be even worse than usual for her to be left with only her father to raise her. And H is not even a Christian...

And we just heard this morning that a fellow LCMS pastor lost his entire family in a horrible car accident--except the baby.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Thank you so much Telepath for your encouragement to us all to continue in prayer by drawing all requests to our attention again.
Praying for all - God's will be done in all situations I pray.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
For all
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Our family update: Rob's leg is healing, and his mood is improving exponentially; he reports that in a few weeks he might be upgraded to a walking boot, which is pretty amazing considering that his foot was more or less dislocated from his ankle, and he's now carrying around 30 pins, a plate or two and a titanium rod. (Air travel is never going to be easy for him now!) Finances are another story -- the bill for just his airlift to the hospital came to $27K, and the kids just don't know how much of this their insurance will pay; lots of anxiety about the longterm financial burden of this accident.

Billy is doing so much better; he can talk, his mind is quickly coming out of the anesthesia fog, he's able to sit up for short periods, he's been officially graduated to "real" food, he's down to one IV...all good things; a miracle, really, since his doctors didn't think he'd make it out of his health crisis.

But now that he's moving toward going home, we're all having to come to terms with his prognosis, which is not good based on his symptoms; we're waiting to hear about some biopsy results. So this has tempered our happiness. And we're worried about our son Brian, who's had to shoulder all of this and may be facing much more difficult challenges in the months ahead. The two of them had just bought a new house, too, and are facing all the expenses that come with home ownership.

So thank you for your prayers, and please continue to pray for our kids, especially Billy and Brian.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading praying
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

quote:

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"For the harassers in his workplace to wake up to themselves and just cut it right out now."

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Love the way you worded that, Telepath!

Praying for everyone.

I've not been able to get to the computer much in the last couple of days, but a person who works more closely with the manager than i do, and who himself is a very decent co-worker, talked with me and told me to relax and not to take the manager's outburst too seriously -- he said the manager is given to hyperbole. (I do tend to take things literally) Indeed since then i notice that said manager has seemed to make a point of being pleasant to me. (I also think my co-worker possibly may had talked with him also). So i feel alot calmer and able to relax and let God's healing Spirit fill me.

AND ... having had the first of 4 infusions the day before yesterday, i feel absolutely normal with no noticeable side effects to speak of! I am so much more fortunate than many getting infusions. Praise God!!!

So now my main prayer is that it does the job it was intended to do.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. All of you are in my thoughts and prayer



[ 02. February 2012, 15:23: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by ErinBear (# 13173) on :
 
praying
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

 

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Posted by Jigsaw (# 11433) on :
 
Thanks to Telepath who holds us all up for God to see.

For all who are troubled at work, in health, or by the suffering of others.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Lamb Chopped's H, for healing. For her fellow LCMS pastor and the baby, Lord have mercy.

Your will be done in all situations.

For healing for LutheranChik's Rob, and also for healing of the finances. For healing for Billy. For strength and financial comfort. For all the kids, especially Billy and Brian.

For healing for malik3000, and cessation of any and all inkling of harassment for all of us.

So, yeah, need funding to keep me in present job. For me to do everything right tomorrow.

For the Telemum.

For a private frustration.

I am pleading with God to speak to me about something that's a source of pain to me, a thorn in my side if you will.
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Prayers for all.
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
A message from Billy -- it was repeated on his "Team Billy" FB page, but it extends to everyone everywhere who's been thinking of him/praying for him: "I just want everyone to know how thankful I am for all of your thoughts and prayers. I want you to know you are the reason I am getting better. I am working as hard as I can each day but it is because of you that I am still here. There is no other reason for me to be alive other than everyone's faith and positive energy. So I want to thank each and every one of you for keeping my spirits up with your words of encouragement, with your class room of cheers, and with your prayers. Thank you!"
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Rosa Gallica officinalis (# 3886) on :
 
I'm just heading in to the local hospital to spend time with a dear and faithful parishioner who is in her final hours on this earth. It's the first time I've ever done this (my training incumbent is full of a nasty cold & any nurse would ban her from the hospital).
Prayers awareness of God's presence in this situation and for a peaceful death would be appreciated.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 

 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
and for myself,
that stuckness would un-stick
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Just popping in to ask for prayer for our three Sunday confirmation peeps (all adults) viz. E, M and R. This is the first confirmation at our place for 3 years, so it's an important day for them and for all of us.

Thanks!

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on :
 
I'd appreciate prayer atm.

I have been put on different antidepressants and it's taking a while to get used to them and for previous ones to leave the system. My moods are up and down and I find myself in tears and unable to cope with simple tasks for no apparent reason.

It's making life difficult at work and I've already met with the "pull yourself together" and "think positive" responses from people which I find hard to do.

Work is made more stressful as the planned "restructure" is still under consultation and many face losing their jobs or being downgraded. Those that have left are not being replaced which means the time I'm having off sick does not go down well.

I keep wishing I had a magic wand to make it all go away.
 

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Posted by Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on :
 
Sorry for the double post but please pray for S who lost one her cats yesterday

S has been off sick for a long time and her cats are her one great comfort when all seems bleak.
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
Praying through.
 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
My much-loved and very elderly aunt has collapsed and been taken to hospital with pneumonia. She has had this before but we are all dearly hoping that she will pull through again. Please pray that she makes a good recovery - I know she hates being in that hospital.

Nanny Ogg -
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Nanny Ogg:



It's making life difficult at work and I've already met with the "pull yourself together" and "think positive" responses from people which I find hard to do.

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I just had to say this publicly, because it pisses me off--- it's always people who knee-jerk say stuff like this that expect to be showered with comfort and support when it's their turn to crash. The fact that they can't cope with your feelings is probably a sign that they can't cope with feelings, period.

Peace to you, Nanny. You're a special lady, and I pray that holds you in a standing position. And sends you kind people who will hold you as well.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Please pray for IP, another depression victim.
 

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Posted by snowgoose (# 4394) on :
 
What Kelly A. said. Prayers for all suffering from depression, especially at this dark and cold (in the N. Hemisphere anyway) time of the year.

I went for my epidural injection today. It was distinctly un-fun but not as horrible as I had feared. Thanks for your prayers and reassurances. Now I am praying that whatever the injection is supposed to do to let the foot heal will work.

Prayers for all.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all - especially those affected by depression either for themselves or their loved ones. Many of the Psalms comfort me when I feel down because they give me confidence to rage at God.
I know that depression is worse than that for most though.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For LutheranChik's Billy, for healing.

For Rosa Gallica officinalis, for strength and wisdom as she accompanies her parishioner on the journey home. For awareness of Your presence in this situation, and for an untroubled journey.

For Ethne Alba to get unstuck (I think I am meant to ask the same for myself)

For Bishops Finger's E, M, and R and for the whole congregation.

For healing for Nanny Ogg, and for wisdom for all those who try to cheer her up. For a restructuring that works out better than possible for all concerned. For S to be comforted in the loss of her cat.

For Ariel's aunt, for a good and fast recovery.

For St. Gwladys's IP, for healing.

For snowgoose, for healing.

For healing for Enigma.

For healing for Auntie Telenun, who has just had shingles, a chest infection, also has lupus, Reynaud's syndrome IIRC, and I forgot what all the other things are.

For G., for healing.

For wisdom and for the removal of the thornlike thing in my side.

For funding for me to stay in post.

For a very important task to get done before the weekend is through.

For me to meet my goals tomorrow.
 

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Posted by Niminypiminy (# 15489) on :
 
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers


 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 

for all those suffering from depression, whether constant or intermittent...

I now know what it feels like.....

Ian J.
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Lord in your mercy hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For all those suffering from depression, including Bishops Finger.

I received lots of the guidance I asked for - thank You! I feel very directly cared for.

Now all I need is funding, continued fulfilling employment, that sort of thing...

For G. and S., for healing.

Auntie Telenun is having a very hard time with shingles right now, as well as with all her other ailments. Fundraising is also needed for her convent's money-pit of a house, which needs more work done.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all mentioned here and for so many others who are not but are in the prayers of our ship family.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Prayers for all.


 

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Posted by Clarence (# 9491) on :
 
prayers for all those who are flooded again in Queensland and New South Wales.
 

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Posted by comet (# 10353) on :
 
I'm traveling tomorrow and Monday and during my radio show tonight spiked an epic fever. NO NO NO NO! please pray that it's an anomaly and goes away SOON. like, before I board the plane.

also - please pray my children have no problems while I'm away. always makes me nervous to leave for any length of time.
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
My dear friend's mum Mary died suddenly yesterday, although after a long illness.

I am grateful she lived to see her first grandchild, but her husband D, and children J and T will be devastated. She was a lovely lady.


 

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Posted by Morlader (# 16040) on :
 
For all here and prayed for here

In your mercy, shipmates, again for me, as I start my 3rd course of chemo on Tuesday. This time alternate Tuesdays and, hopefully, less aggressive drugs.

And TBTG that I contributed to a glorious Candlemas on the Day Itself, Thurs last.

[ 05. February 2012, 15:33: Message edited by: Morlader ]
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For all who are flooded again in Queensland and New South Wales.

For healing for comet, before she boards the plane. Let her children be efficiently self-maintaining while she is away.

For Ferijen's Mary, may she rest in peace and rise in glory. For her husband D, and children J and T.

For healing for Morlader.

For the Telemum.

For neighbours R. and J.

For E. and H. For L.

For me, for continued funding to stay in post.

I also need to get on top of my own finances, in particular, this month.

For a private intention.

For my heart's desire.

For completion of a task that has been dragging on.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 
Prayers needed for private intentions on behalf of my wife.



Praying for all who post here and those who cannot or do not.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.


 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Morlander and anyone undergoing difficult treatment at the moment. Give them courage Lord.
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Sorry for double post - please pray for me...for quite a while now everything has been very hard work and life just seems a bit overwhelming but most of all for my family. Thanks.
 

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Posted by Boogie (# 13538) on :
 

 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
praying through for you all.

I am trying to get on top of a task that is long overdue and starting to scare me a bit today. Prayers to get myself together and just get it done would be greatly appreciated. The more I put it off the bigger and scarier it gets....
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Morlader
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Sir Kevin's wife's private intentions.

For Morlader, for healing.

For harmony hope and her family to start finding everything much easier, and get on top of the whelm.

For Mrs Shrew to get on top of the task, conquer her anxiety, and just get it done.

Dragging on task is dragging on. And ON. AND ON. This is quite a serious blocker to me, maybe it's in my imagination but I don't want to start another thing until this thing is finished. And it's getting urgent. When I found out today that someone I was waiting on has yet to complete their thing, my anxiety started running riot.

For funding for me to continue in post.

For the Telemum.

For healing for Auntie Telenun, G., R., J., and S.

For employment for S.

For S. who is very nervous about a public speaking engagement tomorrow. Please pray that I will be able to be present and support her, also.

For Y. who really needs to pass an important exam.

For little D., for healing.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
General Synod of the C/E ......
 

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Posted by cattyish (# 7829) on :
 
Please pray for P, who is just a young thing but already knows how messy families can be and is having to decide how to deal with them. Also for her family as they try to support her.

Please also pray for M to quickly get wise.

Cattyish.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
{{for Morlader for healing, and with less aggressive drugs}}

for Bishop's Finger and for all suffering depression

for all needs on the Ship

for all needs, expressed, unexpressed and inexpressible

for my cousin C. that he get some adult focus in his life

i give thanks that i've had no side effects in my treatment -- so many don't! -- and my prayer is that the treatment accomplish what is intended

an email was sent out at my job saying there will be no layoffs (for which thanks be to God); however there will be some transfers and i am lucky that my location is quick and easy for me to get to on public transportation. Most of our 34 locations would require a long tedious commute for car-less me, and so i'd appreciate a prayer that i don't get transferred to such a location.
 

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Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on :
 
News is hopeful for Anne, thank you for your prayers.

Lord please bless her, and all on the thread, with your healing love, guidance and presence. Amen.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Lord, reading all prayers on this thread I am again amazed how involved You are in the lives of your children. Praying for all - and especially tonight for the people in Syria who are in such perilous circumstances that even burial of the dead is dangerous. God help.
 

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Posted by Og: Thread Killer (# 3200) on :
 
11 people killed in a two vehicle collision.

A sunny day, a van going across an intersection and a truck heading south.

Been on that road a few times. Not all that dangerous an intersection.

 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Robert Armin (# 182) on :
 
I have also been struggling with depression, but this morning I received some good news. One of things I have been worrying about is that my present job only lasts to the end of this school year. So I have been looking around, and shoviong some applications in, but very half-heartedly. Today I was told that there will definitely be a job for me next year! There is still a lot to sort out, but that is a very great relief. Thank you to everyone who has supported me with their prayers.
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Struggling today with being the parent of an adopted teenager - strength and wisdom please.
 

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Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on :
 
Praying for all.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
for Raptor Eye's Anne

for the suffering people of Syria

for all suddenly plunged into unforeseen tragedy and for safety on the streets for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians

for Robert Armin that all his problems be sorted out

for Smudgie and for patience, strength and guidance, and for all adopted children and adoptive parents

for all without a home of their own

[ 07. February 2012, 15:21: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
Thanks to those of you who remembered my elderly aunt after she collapsed. She has come through the worst of the pneumonia, though it will take a while. However, it may be that she has had a stroke at the same time. Please pray that whatever it is, it clears up soon and that she's able to go home.

Malik

Anyone struggling with depression, especially in an unsympathetic environment.
 

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Posted by Ags (# 204) on :
 
For Synod
For my dear friend M
For all who post here and for those who cannot, Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
All of us

yay for Robert!
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 

 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For the General Synod of the C/E.

For cattyish's P, for wisdom, and for her family to be able to support her. For M to quickly get wise.

For Morlader, for healing.

For Bishop's Finger, and for all suffering depression.

For malik3000's cousin C to get some adult focus in his life.

For healing for malik3000, and without side effects - praise You for an absence of side effects! Thank You also that there will be no layoffs. For malik not to be transferred to an awkward location.

For Raptor Eye's Anne. Lord please bless her and all of us with Your healing love, guidance, and presence.

Especially, for the people in Syria who are in such terrifying circumstances.

For the families and friends of the 11 people who were killed at the intersection.

For Robert Armin, for healing from depression, but hooray! an answer to prayer!

For Smudgie and the teen Smudgelet. For strength and wisdom, for both of them.

For healing for Ariel's aunt so she can go home.

For Ags' M.

For funding for me to continue in post. (We seem to be doing well with this sort of thing lately.)

For the Telemum, whose knee is still not quite right.

For Auntie Telenun, for healing.

For healing for G.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all as I retire to bed much later than intended.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 


I keep thinking something has to happen soon, but I've been thinking that for months now, so I could use prayers for either something to happen or (and) for me to have patience...
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Thank you so much for your prayers. Yesterday went better than expected. Prayers now for my boy, that he may move forward.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 

 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading praying
 

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Posted by ErinBear (# 13173) on :
 
I know I don't post as often as I should, but I do keep reading the list, and praying through it all
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For something to happen for saysay.

For the Smudgelet, that he may move forward.

For funding please kthx
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Zacchaeus (# 14454) on :
 
For S aged 8 having a biopsy on a mass on her brain today.
 

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Posted by fluff (# 12871) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
{{for Zacchaeus's S}}

for all
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
Amen.
 

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Posted by Morlader (# 16040) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by malik3000:
{{for Zacchaeus's S}}

for all

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Amen. Amen.

Just today completed my first chemo session of this series. Next is on Mardi Gras. I was premature about less aggressive drugs, I think. So thanks for all your prayers; I know you are there. Oh, ref a Hell thread, please include Morladres.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
{{Morlader}}
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For healing for Zacchaeus' S.

For healing for Morlader.

For that dragging-on task...

For funding for me to stay in post.

For G. and for S., for healing.

Y. seems to have passed her exam, thank You!

For me to do what I've committed to doing.
 

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Posted by no_prophet (# 15560) on :
 
As much as I have developed severe scepticism about God's receptiveness of our prayers and protection of us given that this scenario ever entered our lives:

For M as she prepares to testify next week against the man who violently attacked her and worse on a bright summer's morning at her job looking after children, for all of us who are not sleeping except to have troubled dreams, for the court for fairness and justice, that we might have a guilty plea that will spare all of us additional heartbreak and sorrow, for her strength and that we can support it. That everyone could be as thoughtful, decent, honest and helpful as the police have been. That we are thankful that it is not a murder trial.
 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 
Prayers needed for my 12-year-old nephew Rhys: his vision has seriously degenerated over the last six years. He has tunnel vision and no night vision. He is getting an MRI and test for retinitis pigmentosa later this month. We have no grandchildren and the lad means the world to me. He is my younger sister's only son.



 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Amen, Praying through.
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
For a young family in our church that lost father and husband unexpectedly a day ago. There are two little boys my son plays with, his wife, and his parents too. Special concern is finances--I think he held the only job.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Praying
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Please pray for a hospital bed for S, who has one sprained wrist and one broken wrist and is in a fair bit of pain.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
I have just found out that I have an interview next Friday for a 6 month job I'd really like. I don't have much preparation time (marking essays this weekend, working Mon-Thur), so prayers for a clear head and good use of what time I have (not to mention for success, obviously!) would be really appreciated. Thank you
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Lord in your mercy hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Amen. Amen. Amen.


 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For no_prophet's M, as she prepares to testify next week against the man who violently attacked her, for the children involved, for all who cannot sleep in their distress, for the court of fairness and justice, that they might have a guilty plea that will spare all of them additional heartbreak and sorrow, for M's strength and that no_prophet and the others can support it. That everyone could be as thoughtful, decent, honest and helpful as the police have been.

For healing for Sir Kevin's Rhys. For strength for Sir Kevin and his younger sister.

For the young family in Lamb Chopped's church, especially the two little boys. For his wife and his parents too. For their finances.

For healing for St. Gwladys' S.

For Jack the Lass to get that job.

I have a discussion next week about a redeployment possibility, which would be second best to staying in my current post. Yay!

For the dragging-on task... Thank you for the support and pitching-in of colleagues here.

For M.

For R. and J.

For G's eyesight.

For the Telemum.

For what I am about to whisper.

For K., for healing.

For me to stick to my goals.

It looks like I have an opportunity to realise a long-standing ambition as soon as some paperwork comes through. Oh please, oh please!

For my ever-leaking pockets.

For Auntie Telenun, for healing.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
prayers for all


 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
S posted on facebook that she has gone into hospital and had the operation. Please pray for her to quickly regain the use of her hands.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Telepath said:
For what I am about to whisper.

There are many of us who whisper but God's hearing is excellent - praying that all may feel His support whatever life throws at us.
 

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Posted by Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on :
 
Continued prayers for both my depression and my back pain would be appreciated.

My antidepressant dosage has been increased and I've been signed off for 2 weeks.

I would like the pain clinic to notify me as to when they can do the injections in my back. The cold weather does not help it at all, and I'm wary of slipping/falling on icy pavements and any jolt would make things worse.

I'd also appreciate prayers for tomorrow morning when my landlady is coming to inspect the house. My "boyfriend" has assisted me in cleaning each room but I'm frightened it won't be enough.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
For all facing new horizons today.......
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
One of my co-workers woke up this morning to find her husband had died in bed in his sleep. He had been fine the night before. Please pray for D and her two fairly young children.
 

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Posted by Clarence (# 9491) on :
 

quote:

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Lord have mercy
Thee we adore
Into thy hands

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
BBC is saying singer Whitney Houston has died, aged only 48...



Prayers for all who have posted here, and for those you don't. Lord, hear our prayers, and comfort and support us in times of need and sorrow. May thy light and thy mercy shine upon us forever and ever. Amen.


 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Praying through
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Whitney Houston, rest in peace. I'm just quite sad. She was one of those very few artists whose voice and songs were an accompaniment to a major segment of my life. And she died too young. But what a voice. Hearing her singing on TV right now is bringing a tear to my eyes.

[ 12. February 2012, 02:41: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on :
 
Landlady's visit did not go well. Despite all our hard work cleaning she thinks the place is dirty. I need to repaint all rooms as they are looking "tired" and she is not happy with the work that my ex did. I've got to clean throughout, clear all the ivy from the side of the house and change the wiring of the internet my ex put in. She knows about my back problems but was more interested in whether I'm working (she does not like people on benefit living in her houses)

All this on top of my health problems and work worries. I can't cope.

Please pray for guidance as to how to deal with this, or a new place to live.

In fact - I need a miracle!
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

For healing for Nancy Ogg, for a solution to her work worries and relief from her landlady and a new better living environment for the Ogg family, for the other renters of her current landlady, and for God to touch the heart of the current landlady to have more human`compassion

[ 12. February 2012, 11:09: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
Strength and wisdom, Lord, Strength and wisdom.
 

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Posted by Ariel (# 58) on :
 
My elderly aunt is out of hospital and at home, a week earlier than expected. Many thanks to those of you who remembered her in your prayers. This thread has worked miracles in the past and I did not expect to be able to speak to her on the phone at home today - so good to hear her voice again. She is having problems remembering things since her collapse - we hope this will clear up.

And for anyone struggling with depression. It's a particularly difficult time of year with dismal weather, Christmas behind us, and Easter a while away, with Lent to cross to get to it first; but Easter, and better days, will come.
 

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Posted by Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Ariel:

And for anyone struggling with depression. It's a particularly difficult time of year with dismal weather, Christmas behind us, and Easter a while away, with Lent to cross to get to it first; but Easter, and better days, will come.

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Aaaagh

Sorry, not helpful
 

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Posted by Curious (# 93) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Nicolemrw:
One of my co-workers woke up this morning to find her husband had died in bed in his sleep. He had been fine the night before. Please pray for D and her two fairly young children.

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What a tragedy. Lord have mercy.
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Praying

Prayers appreciated for peace in stressful times.
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
Please pray for me - God knows
 

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Posted by duchess (# 2764) on :
 

 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For healing for St. Gwladys' S.

For T., who is recovering after a stroke but the medics are getting skeptical about his right hand. He can move his thumb a little, with huge effort. Please help him to move his whole hand and arm a lot, with much less effort. For his family, who have big caring responsibilities coming up.

For J., finally making some progress on long-standing health issues.

For G.

For K.

For healing for Nanny Ogg's depression and back pain. For a successful repaint and clean, and security of housing.

For Nicolemrw's D and their children, in their terrible loss.

For Whitney Houston, her family, friends and fans, and all those like her whose lives are seemingly controlled by evil forces.

For continued healing for Auntie Ariel, including and especially restoration of memory.

For Malin, for peace in stressful times.

For Jack the Lass.

For me, for funding, a successful noninterview on Wednesday, that sort of thing.

I may have discovered a means of stitching my holey pockets, but it's one of those things that seem too good to be true. Hmmm.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Spiffy (# 5267) on :
 
My 90 year old grandmother has stopped eating and drinking.
 

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Posted by Josephine (# 3899) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Spiffy:
My 90 year old grandmother has stopped eating and drinking.

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Lord have mercy.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
I will be spending today "fire-fighting" - preventing a bad situation becoming worse. I need to make the right choices, say the right words, make time stretch so that I can fit in all I need to fulfil today and still be there for someone who's struggling and needs support. I need God's strength and God's wisdom because mine sure ain't enough! (Good job I'm promised both, really). Please pray for the best possible resolution and for ultimate good to come from all that is going on (of which I have already seen positive glimmers).
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 
Almighty prayer hose at yours and others' disposition.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Spiffy:
My 90 year old grandmother has stopped eating and drinking.

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Prayers ascending for her, and for you.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading praying
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 


for Spiffy's grandmother and all who care about her

for God's strength and wisdom for Smudgie and that the positive glimmers she sees blossom into the best possible resolution

for funding and a successful noninterview for Telepath and thanks and praise for her prayer ministry on the Ship

for continuing prayers for my cousin C, for some kind of big change that will lead to a more mature focus in re his life

for my feline companion Pulsar that she is not feeling any discomfort that i am unaware of and that i may have a better understanding of her wants and needs

thanks and praise that my melanoma treatment is still not causing me discomfort (how incredibly blessed i am!) and that the treatment does the job it's intended to do

[ 13. February 2012, 15:07: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by malik3000:
... that the treatment does the job it's intended to do

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Amen and amen.
For all those under treatment.
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Lord in your mercy hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
I would appreciate any spare prayers. I am about as fed up as I've ever been and I need every ounce of self-control I can muster at the moment.
 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 

 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
For all
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Spiffy's grandmother.

For Smudgie to put the fires out and say and do all the right things and have the assurance that she has done so, and gain the best possible resolution and ultimate good thereby.

For malik3000's C, for a big change leading to mature focus in his life. For malik and Pulsar to understand and care for each other better. (I would like to slip in a prayer for the Telemum and the Telecat, here.) For continued healing of the melanoma.

For Meg the Red to feel encouraged and have lots of self-control.

Dragging on task continues to drag on. I think I am being called upon to have the same kind of patience with others as I have always expected them to have with me. I think it serves me right - but I am getting beyond desperate now.

For a successful noninterview on Wednesday.

For S., very burdened with caring responsibilities.

For B., S., and S. For wisdom about a particular decision. For K., for healing.

I am very fed up with myself right now and I really want to have more self-control. I feel always a day late and a dollar short.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on :
 
For all.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all.
 

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Posted by Spiffy (# 5267) on :
 
Looks like Grandma didn't feel up to eating or drinking 'cause she's got a really bad cold. She's home now, resting comfortably and Grandpa's reminding her to drink water even though she doesn't want to.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Amazing Grace (# 95) on :
 
Spiffy, great news.

Someone unpleasant from my past is back. I'd appreciate spare prayers for this person going away again without attempting to harm me financially or other ways.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying

and I'd appreciate prayer for me - I'm scared - I have at hospital colonoscopy tomorrow, because I'd had an accident a while ago when a motor-bike whizzed the wrong way down the road and hit me - my muscles were ripped and that's why colonoscopy now. I have to take special medication and have my daughter to take me to hospital and stay with me then at home for the night after she's brought me home!
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
Spiffy, what a relief! Continued prayers that she gets a little more energy.

daisymay, for an uneventful procedure and good results

for AG, for safety and reassurance
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
The boy and I are off to the police station in the morning. He is very scared and needs your prayers.
 

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Posted by Japes (# 5358) on :
 
For Smudglet and Smudgie.
 

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Posted by Fineline (# 12143) on :
 

 

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Posted by Gwai (# 11076) on :
 
for all, especially scared boys and those in pain.
 

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Posted by Oferyas (# 14031) on :
 
daisymay, from a frequent flyer: I think the preparation is worse than the procedure! Just make sure you have a decent meal afterwards, with definitely no jelly for afters.....
 

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Posted by Ferijen (# 4719) on :
 
For scared boys.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
For all those who are scared, for whatever reason
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
Your prayers would be appreciated. The Mister and I have our initial appointment at the fertility clinic tomorrow.

Auntie Doris x
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Grandma Spiffy.

For the removal of someone unpleasant from Amazing Grace's past. While we're at it, for the continuing bannination of persons unpleasant from my past.

For healing for daisymay.

For Smudgie and the Smudgelet.

For fertility for Auntie and Mister Doris.

I'm kinda high strung right now. Also having trouble abolishing bad habits. Dragging-on task continues to drag on, but is moving. I am overreacting to stuff, though.

But on the bright side, a glimmer of funding! Also, a noninterview tomorrow. Whatever happens, I would like to leave an excellent impression.

For an extra day, and an extra dollar.

Chance of a half-day gig next week, which would be nice and also help a lot towards realizing the long-standing ambition.

For the Telemum.

For R. and J.

For G., for healing.

For S., for strength and for efficient care for her mother.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Gee D (# 13815) on :
 
Prayers for Smudgie and the Smudglet.
 

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Posted by Amos (# 44) on :
 
Praying through.
 

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Posted by Gussie (# 12271) on :
 
For Smudgie and her boy and Auntie Doris and her Mister, that their very different appointments today go as well as they can.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Smudgie (# 2716) on :
 
best possible outcome for our visit this morning - thank you for your prayers and support!
 

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Posted by Marvin the Martian (# 4360) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

 

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Posted by Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on :
 
Have had a bad day

Please pray that I will regain my composure and for my mood swings to level out as I seem to be taking things out on anybody and anything atm.

Worst of all I've got to face the diabetic nurse tomorrow
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Smudgie and the Smudgelet. (Thank You for a good outcome!)

For Auntie and Mister Doris.

For a good day for Nanny Ogg. For composure. For a successful visit to the diabetic nurse.

The noninterview went AMAZINGLY. WELL. I am to have another, sometime next week. WOW.

For R. and J.

For G.

For the Telemum.

For me to realise that long-standing ambition.

For an extra day and an extra dollar to make up for the shortfall.

For me to meet my goals tomorrow (I did today).
 

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Posted by Jigsaw (# 11433) on :
 
For Smudgie and the Smudgelet. May they have at last turned the corner.
For Auntie D and her Mister.
And for all Shipmates who are ill or worried about those they love.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by PeteC (# 10422) on :
 
Cheers! to Smudgie and Smudgelet!

Rejoicing in good news, praying for those in need.



Please remember my beloved sister in your prayers as she prepares (finally!) to retire at the end of next month.
 

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Posted by Taliesin (# 14017) on :
 
So glad for Smudgie.

Please pray for E, my mother in law.
thanks.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Praying for you all, particularly for good health and good outcomes from appointments.

I have made some long overdue decisions this week. It is helping me to feel more hopeful about the future but there is still a lot of planning and deciding to go. Please pray for a clear mind and the right choices (also job hunting success)
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
For a good friend and her family, as they grieve for the death by suicide of her young nephew.
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Annual church Meeting tonight. Please pray?
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all who have asked - and those who have not.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
Thank you for praying for me - I'm fine today, feeling OK, and was treated by nice nurses and doctor.

reading, praying
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Smudgie and the Smudgelet.

For Auntie and Mister D.

For PeteC's sister, preparing for retirement.

For Taliesin's E.

For wisdom and clarity, and employment, for Mrs Shrew.

For Lamb Chopped's friend and the friend's family in their time of terrible grief and loss.

For A., also in grief.

For St Everild's annual church meeting.

Thank You for daisymay's healing!

For me to continue in my present job or be redeployed. I think the redeployment option might open up wider possibilities for everyone, so, whichever is better, Lord.

Dragging-on task... the usual.

For G.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.



Mrs E's mum, who is in her 80s, fell recently and sprained her wrist and is still in some pain. A bit of healing would go down very well.
 

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Posted by no_prophet (# 15560) on :
 
Thanks to those who thought of and prayed re the trial for the violent attacker of M earlier this week. We are all emotionally and physically tired. Verdict = guilty. We are recovering from the immediate effects of court. The rest of recovery is indeterminate for her. And it seems for us.

Let us please think of all women, young and old, who have been attacked by sexual predators and are living with the shock, trauma and fear. Pray as you are able for women, girls, men, boys who have been attacked, and how to put ideas into action.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Relatively minor, but I have to take a day off subbing because of it-- I have somehow lost both sets of my car/ house keys. I'm hoping that I will find them in the light of day tomorrow, but tonight nothing's coming up.

So yeah, St. Anthony, it's my turn.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 


for no_prophet and his family that there may be as much healing and peace as may be possible after the horrible ordeal he and his family have been enduring

for Smudgie and Smudgelet in thanks for a good development

for PeteC's sister as she nears retirement

Prayers that Kelly finds her keys. I empathise totally, having been in similar situations all too often. It's no fun,having to put one's whole life on hold for something so seemingly trivial.

So far i'm still feeling good, just a little skin itchiness at times some of which i'm petty sure is from the treatment i'm getting. Continuing prayers that it may do what it's supposed to do.

continuing prayers for my cousin to internalise the need for a changed focus in his life if he is to have a real chance at success in life.

i've put off thinking about it lately because what are normal transactions for most can seem overwhelmingly complicated for me, but i really need to find an uncomplicated way to obtain an inexpensive and reliable car. I've not had one for 2 years and due to where i live the lack of one has really inhibited me doing things i really need/want to do

for Pulsar, my feline companion, and continuing prayers for me to understand how to give her the best environment for the happiest life for her

[ 17. February 2012, 04:55: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 
For all lost people, and lost things.
 

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Posted by Yam-uk (# 12791) on :
 
for all concerned on this thread.

Asking particular prayer for husband and wife, G & L. G's has had mulitple problems on one eye, and now his other eye is disgenerating.

Also for J, suffering from borderline personality disorder and depression.

[ 17. February 2012, 10:13: Message edited by: Yam-uk ]
 

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Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :
 
J & H, our friends fom Norfolk, are spending the weekend with us. We hope we can help them with H's cancer diagnosis & prognosis, although she's at that anxious pre-operation stage.
 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
Lord, hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Praying though

Please pray for a dear friend who is experiencing some awful workplace abuse.
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Prayers ascending.

(spare set found.)
 

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Posted by Spiffy (# 5267) on :
 
Prayers for a situation at my workplace, please. I'm not involved in anything but a 'we work for the same very large organization' kind of way, but the police are.

[ 17. February 2012, 17:54: Message edited by: Spiffy ]
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by harmony hope (# 4070) on :
 
Lord in your mercy hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on :
 
Lord let your presence be known in the lives of all here: whether reading, posting or having prayer requested.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For healing for Woderwick's Mrs E.

Thank You for the guilty verdict for no_prophet's M's violent attacker. For recovery for all. For all women, young and old, who have been attacked by sexual predators and are living with the shock, trauma and fear. For women, girls, men, boys who have been attacked, and how to put ideas into action.

For the return of Kelly's - oh, there they are. Thank You.

For PeteC's sister.

For healing for malik3000. For his cousin to internalise the need for a changed focus in his life. For an uncomplicated way to get an inexpensive and reliable car. For little Pulsar.

For Yam-uk's G and L, for healing. For J, for healing.

For Sioni Sais' J and H. For healing for H.

For Meg the Red's friend's abusers, that they would wake up to themselves and stop it.

For the situation at Spiffy's workplace.

It's sinking in how much better (I think) that particular redeployment option would be if it were offered to me. For that, or funding to stay as I am. Whichever's best.

For G., for healing.

For R. and J.

For O., I hope it's nothing.

For an extra day and an extra dollar.

For healing for Auntie Telenun.

For the Telemum.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
Nailbiting about the redeployment possibility.

For the Telemum.

For healing for Auntie Telenun.

For G.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
For Telepath, and for all others-whether they post their needs or not.
 

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Posted by Mad Cat (# 9104) on :
 
Please pray: it's sunday night and I have 'The Fear'. Not unusual I know, but I'm reducing my anti-depressant dose and all the stuff going on is swamping me somewhat.

Thanks to God for my flatmates who are dearies, for friends I will see tomorrow, and for family who take care of me.

Just feeling quite vulnerable.....
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Your perfect love to cast out Mad Cat's fear. For her flatmates, friends, and family to know just what to do.

For me to be retained or redeployed, and for this to be sorted out quite quickly. Thanks.

For wisdom & guidance.
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
I've had an outbreak of the cellulitis on my left foot, where i had it before approx. 3 yrs ago. The plus side is that I'm not in any pain like i was before because i caught it sooner -- i spent the biggest part of saturday in the ER and am taking antibiotics. However there isn't an almost immediate noticing of subsiding of the rash like last time.

I'd be concerned about this anyway, as i think it's rather nasty and the infection can get in the blood. But given my ongoing treatment for metastatic melanoma, i'm as concerned about how this affects that. It's good though that what i'm being infused with (ipilimumab) is not chemo in the standard way -- instead of suppressing the immune system it does the opposite, i.e., takes the brakes off so that my own immune system, rather than a chemical, fight the cancerous cells.

If it weren't for this cellulitis outbreak i'd feel great -- still no appreciable side effects from the therapy.

Prayers for all taking ipilimumab for melanoma -- may it do its job on all who are taking it!


[ 20. February 2012, 02:22: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
{{{ Mad Cat }}}
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 
Please pray for Gigabites youth project. We've now been going for 10 years, and times have been pretty hairy financially on occasion, but this is the first time that we've ever spoken about the possibility of having to close due tto lack of finances.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For healing for malik3000's cellulitis and, of course, the melanoma.

For all taking ipilimumab for melanoma.

For Gigabites youth project, for finances to keep going.

For A.

For the Telemum.

My current contract has been extended by one month, yay! May I do an excellent job. And may I step neatly into another excellent job, or stay in this one.

For K., also job-hunting.

For R. and J.

For G.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Churchy LaFemme (# 11884) on :
 
For M., with job difficulties
For me to make the best use of this new stage in my life.
For a little health worry

(Pulsar is the best name ever for a cat. for Pulsar).
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 


Help. Mostly with ongoing situation - for resolution, information, something...

And I could use some hope.
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
Both my teens are getting vaccinated today; please pray it all goes smoothly.
 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 
I would very much appreciate prayers for the birdie family's current selling up/moving/finding school for the kids situation. Particularly the school bit. Because of both kids' medical needs it's potentially very complicated (although also might not be) and I'm feeling really, really overwhelmed by it all.
 

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Posted by Huia (# 3473) on :
 
For the people of Christchurch on the 1st anniversary of the most destructive earthquake and the ongoing difficulties.

For me as I head up to see my Dad, who has recently been admitted to residential care, and especially in sorting the situation with my brothers and sis-in-law.

Huia
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For resolution of Churchy LaFemme's M's job difficulties. For Churchy to make the best use of this new stage in her life. For healing of her little health worry. For Pulsar.

For resolution and information regarding saysay's ongoing situation. And some hope.

For a successful vaccination for the North East Teens.

For a successful move and school selection for the baby birdies.

For the people of Christchurch. For Huia, DadHuia, the Brothers Huia, and sister-in-law Huia.

I now have a nexus of things that could be REALLY GREAT if they turn out as I hope, but everything's going really slowly. For the redeployment/continued employment, completion of dragging-on tasks including massively increased productivity from me, and for the long-standing ambition which seems to lie just on the other side of a tiny bit of paperwork.

I have an audition on Saturday, which I pray I get if it's as cool as I think it is.

For me to sort my life out once and for all. This time. Not like all the other times.

For G., for healing.

For T., for healing.
 

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Posted by QLib (# 43) on :
 

 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
For K..............
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Our son-in-law Billy is making a near-miraculous recovery from his immune-system crash in January...his doctor told him, "You were about as close to death as anyone can come."

He's doing so well, in fact, that he's scheduled to come home Friday -- yay! But he is still struggling to maintain a healthy white blood cell count, and has a couple of persistent infections that need to clear up; so our son Brian has requested more prayers and positive thoughts.

And please include Brian in your prayers too. Now that we're here in Florida with the kids, we see every day how dependent Billy is on Brian and how much responsibility Brian has on his shoulders -- all while trying to get back to his job on a part-time basis AND close on the kids' new house. (In the meantime we've been staying in their rental home...and believe me, they really need to get out of here.) These two have been through so much in the last couple of months...we are so proud of them for being the fine, brave men they are, but at the same time we worry, and pray that they can enjoy a new start in a new, healthy, accessible home.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
For Billy and Brian, and for all others needing help, hope and stability.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.




[Telepath, I am sorry to tell you this but I really don't think any life is truly sorted until they screw down the coffin lid!]
 

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Posted by Golden Key (# 1468) on :
 


Some of you might remember the Oscar Grant case from several years ago. An African-American man was "accidentally" killed by a transit cop in a BART subway station in Oakland, California. Riots ensued. The cops shot another African-American man over the weekend...who turns out to be Oscar's cousin. Fortunately, he's still alive.

But this could get very nasty. If protesters get violent again...and if Occupy Oakland (sometimes violent) gets in on the act...and if the Oakland cops act unwisely (as they have in the past),...


Thanks!
 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Holy shit.


Yes, please, y'all pray on that.
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
My dad has a job interview this morning. Please pray for a good outcome
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 

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For a successful vaccination for the North East Teens.

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Thank you. Elder teen vaccinated , but the doctor postponed doing younger teen, given her medical history. (The school notes said, wrongly, that we had refused earlier vaccination. The doctor has confirmed that her notes show that the previous refusal was by our doctor. So we've been re-classified from wacko anti-vacc parents, to sensible parents who followed medical advice! )

I would like younger teen to be vaccinated - prayers, please, that this happens successfully at some point?
 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 
I am scared that my tendonitis is coming back. My left arm started to hurt a bit, so I took an aspirin. This is my busy season at work and I don't want to have to take time off for physical therapy. Prayers needed. Praying for all here.

 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Praying

For C and T in uncertain times.

I'm off to the GP next week to push harder on why I am always exhausted - clear answers would be good.
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
Coming home I find I have lost an earring. Not a cheap one...its too dark and rainy to go looking for it tonight.
Prayers I might find it in the morning appreciated, please...its not the loss of the earring (although that is bad enough) it is the loss of the peace of mind that goes with it...I HATE loosing things. A minor irritation in the grand scheme of things, but...


Prayers for all who have asked, the worried, the wordless, the fearful, the lost, the lonely and the depressed.


 

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Posted by Lucia (# 15201) on :
 
Please pray for my friend G's daughter and son who are experiencing bullying at school. Some of it seems to be related to the fact that they are the only white western non-muslims in the school, some of it just 'normal' childhood nastiness. Wisdom for G to know how to deal with the situation and help her kids.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Ethne Alba's K.

For continued healing for BillyTheChik. For BrianTheChik, for relief of responsibility, and smooth handling of all housing and financial matters.

For peace in Oakland. For healing for Oscar Grant's cousin. For the police involved in the shooting.

For Dad Shrew to get the job.

For swift and successful vaccination of North East Teen Minor.

For healing of Sir Kevin's tendonitis.

For Malin's C and T. For healing of the exhaustion.

For the return of St Everild's earring.

For resolution of the bullying at the school of Lucia's G's daughter and son.

Still haven't heard about the interview I had one week ago. I don't think I should be worried, but I do need guidance as to what exactly to do next, like, exactly what I can do with the most impact tomorrow. For the most terrific resolution possible to come of this.

For G., for healing.

For R. and J.

For the Telemum.

For healing for Auntie Telenun.

For G.

For T., for healing.

For me... I have felt quite ill today. I assume it's nothing serious but need to be at my best over the next few days.
 

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Posted by jedijudy (# 333) on :
 
Praying for all here.
Praying for all who need God's help.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying for all.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by St Everild (# 3626) on :
 
For all

(Earring found - safely on the vestry floor in church and not on the car park, in the muddy field or on the footpath between there and here. And no-one had trodden on it before I found it...yay
 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
My sore knee is kicking up again today. Really need not to be in pain tomorrow if possible. Also would be good to sleep well tonight, which does not tend to happen with sore knee.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
Thanks, feeling better. Thanks also for the Return of the Earring.

For healing and good sleep for Mrs Shrew.

Usual job-related stuff for me pls kthx.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Sioni Sais (# 5713) on :
 
Some family stuff: eldest daughter, L, to find peace now that her relationship with such high hopes has irrevocably failed [though her job at P**cocks is safe for the time being], guidance for our youngest son, N, who is considering post-16 options (school or college, A levels or BTECs, what subjects), a boost in self-confidence for eldest son J and Mrs S could do with less pain in her ankles.

A settled home for Nanny Ogg, well away from Hellish landlords/ladies.

For our friend H, in hospital for pre-cancer op assessments, and her husband J.
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
Scary meeting to come this morning. Please pray.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Nanny Ogg (# 1176) on :
 
Prayers please as I've just received notification of a formal meeting regarding my sick leave from work and I feel very screwed up about it.


Also pray that my boyfriend gets his payment from Jobseekers as they have screwed up and have to pay him manually.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Billy, Brian and LutheranChik

Churchy LaFemme, thanks for the compliment on Pulsar's name (and prayers for M, and for you on your new stage in life, and your health worry )

Nancy Ogg, Lamb Chopped and all facing unpleasant meetings

for each need expressed

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There is a bump in the road for me. The foot infection appears to be clearing up nicely, praise God

However when i went in for my 2nd infusion, my liver enzyme levels had shot up and i couldn't get the infusion. 2 days later, yesterday, another test, they are still up. A 3rd blood test will be monday.

The big question -- are they up due to the antibiotibs i was taking or because of the ipilimumab. If the latter, that means i'll have to stop taking the only FDA approved treatment for melanoma -- and one with rather good results, not too mention no serious discomfort, and go to a clinical trial, which could be a trial in more ways than one. So i of course pray that the liver enzyme spike was not due to the ipilimumab.

Lately when Lent rolls around, i've said the main things i need to work on is my lack of patience and nothing much comes of it. Maybe this will help me to have a more calm spirit of the patience i need for this, and for life in general. If i can become more patient that will be a good thing.

[ 24. February 2012, 12:14: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Jack the Lass (# 3415) on :
 
I didn't get the job I interviewed for last week, it ended up coming at the end of a spectacularly shitty week which affected my preparation considerably. However, I have another interview next week, and am hopeful I can prepare much better. I leave my current job next Wednesday, so it would be really reassuring to have something else lined up.

I'm also thankful to God for good people round me (particularly TME) for their love and support. I don't say that often enough.

for all here.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Jack the Lass for success on next week's interview, and for quick success in getting a job thaat is a real job. It's so hard i know, since i see all the people who come into the library to job search on the computer.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Sioni's L to find comfort after the loss of her relationship. Thank You for the security of her job. For guidance for N in the choice of the best options. For more self-confidence for J. For healing of Mrs S's ankles. For healing for H, and strength for H's husband J.

For a settled haven of peace and harmony for Nanny Ogg. For Nanny to triumph at the meeting regarding her sick leave. For her boyfriend's Jobseeker's payments to come through without a hitch.

If it's not too late... for Lamb Chopped's meeting to be not-scary.

For Billy, Brian and LutheranChik.

For Churchy LaFemme in her new stage in life; for healing of her health worry; and for M.

For malik3000, for swift and major healing. For more patience, though I would like to be so bold as to ask You that you not require him to exercise it in matters of healing, but that You expedite the healing instead?

For Jack the Lass to triumph at her next job interview.

Dragging-on tasks drag on and on. No news about redeployment. I'm getting agitated. I need to figure out the best way to spend my time on Monday (which will be the first real opportunity to do anything useful about it). I don't want to gamble and lose here.

For my audition to go really well tomorrow. If You think I should have it, please make sure I get the gig. More importantly, especially in this particular case: if You think I should not have it, please make sure I don't get it (but do leave an extremely good impression).

For me to meet my goals in what's left of today.

For the Telemum.

For Auntie Telenun, for healing.

For T., for healing.

For G., for healing.

For S., for healing.

For S., for employment.

For what I am about to whisper.
 

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Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on :
 
#1 son fell down concrete stairs at work 14 months ago. since becoming more mobile after two ankle reconstruction, he's been in pain from herniated disc which insurance company accepts as part of the whole thing. So bad yesterday, doctor had him admitted to hospital. Home now, heavily dosed up on opiates which he hates. Surgery will probably be this week. Admittance to hospital seems to have forced insurance company to get moving on arrangements.

Prayers appreciated for P and the pain he's in, for actual surgery to happen and for surgery to fix the problem. He's had several MRIs and various neurologists all say it's necessary.
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
Praise God and thank you folks, for praying, scary meeting was not scary. Not sure what the next step will be, though. Would you please, please, please pray for Mr. Lamb to study well and pass his exams? That's an even bigger and scarier thing coming up March 17--particularly in terms of the fall-out if he doesn't. Oh please God...
 

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Posted by Auntie Doris (# 9433) on :
 
It has been a sad day. My lovely little cat Delilah got hit by a car and I had to take the decision to have her put down. I am so upset, despite knowing that we made the right decision. I now have to go to bed without her

Auntie Doris
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Praying
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
for Auntie Doris
Lothlorien's son
the Lamb fam
malik
for all whose needs are known to God alone
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying

My daughter's birthday is 29th February and so she's often called a child though grownup. She's having her party tomorrow and has asked to have them in my home, as it's bigger than hers - at least 27 people, all family some old some children! So it will be very busy and hard work for me all day Sunday.
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Tree Bee (# 4033) on :
 
for those who mourn the loss of dearly loved puss cats.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
{{for Auntie Doris in her grief and loneliness, and for Delilah's spirit to be on God's holy mountain, where the lion shall lay down with the lamb, and a little child will lead them. Oh yes, Auntie D., i know your pain and tears came to my eyes unbidden as i read your prayer}}

 

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Posted by Oferyas (# 14031) on :
 
Minor stuff in the Great Scheme of Things, but I'd appreciate prayers for the swift departure of the flu-like bug that has brought me down tonight. My OH is already down with it, so I'm having to produce food, drink and look after the 4 dogs. I'm freezing and aching!

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Thank you Telepath for the way you worded your prayer for me! And prayers ascending for the Telemum, Auntie Telenun, and the prayer you whispered

For Lamb Chapped and Mr. Lamb

Latest news: I have to have a liver biopsy on Tuesday -- but altho i feared that would be horribly painful, i'm told its more just discomfort. They need it to help determine if i can keep on having the ipilimumab, on which i've pinned alot of hope. Please dear God! Or if not please then let there be a good clinical trial. Thanks for all your prayers. Knowing i am being prayed for helps me so much

My cousin C still needs prayers. We had a blow-up yesterday due to my frustrations about where he is going with his life, and his frustrations about the same, but thanks be to God we both reconciled very soon -- realising the tensions. He is such a good person and intelligent person, i just want to see him get the best life can offer him

[ 25. February 2012, 18:09: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Another lesser but needed prayer. My computer is just about kaput. I was only able to post this because i came to work to turn in my time sheet. It's my main source of communication nad since i am out more than at work these days this is a real barrier -- and also my leave time is being all-too-rapidly drained.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For healing for Lothlorien's son P.

Thank You that Lamb Chopped's scary meeting was not scary. Please help Mr. Lamb to study well and pass his exams. For not having to beware the ides of March, or indeed the 17th.

For Auntie Doris, facing the loss of Delilah.

For malik3000, for healing without delay. For his cousin C, and for their relationship as the work through the frustration of it all. For healing of his computer.

For daisymay's daughter, for a successful birthday. For strength and productivity for daisymay tomorrow.

For healing for Oferyas and the other half of Oferyas.

Audition went not as well as I wanted it to this morning. The agony is that they may not reject me on that basis, so it's not the despair that gets me, it's the hope... kidding. I'm hoping for a lot of good things right now (hint: job-related things please?). I just pray I'm not in a fool's paradise.

For what I am about to whisper.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
All of us

me, for the Black Dog is biting at me ankles once more
 

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Posted by Pooks (# 11425) on :
 
Praying for all in need here.
Especially for Jahlove, a caring friend to many. Please let your love and light shine upon her.
Thank you Lord.
 

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Posted by Jahlove (# 10290) on :
 
ty, pooks
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by Golden Key (# 1468) on :
 


For healing a very broken friendship.
And for health, strength, and general upholding.

Thanks!
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Mrs Shrew (# 8635) on :
 
Praying for you all.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

for each by name

for those fearing the unknown

for those in newly empty homes

for those with unknown or undiscerned needs
 

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Posted by Pooks (# 11425) on :
 
{{{{{{{{{{GK}}}}}}}}}}}}

For all.

Especially for GK.

All my chattering friends.
 

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Posted by Oferyas (# 14031) on :
 
Thank you for prayers so far - we're a bit better, but my cheerful Chaplain says this bug can last for three weeks! Isn't life complicated when both of you are ill at the same time, especially with pets to look after, and no central heating (but lots of other heating!).

Please keep up the prayers - tonight we are both shivering to the core and have mighty headaches. We hope the rice pudding about to emerge from the oven will prove as warming as we intend.
 

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Posted by justlooking (# 12079) on :
 
for all.
 

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Posted by Think² (# 1984) on :
 
- sends supportive arrow in Jah's direction.
 

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Posted by St. Gwladys (# 14504) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Think²:
- sends supportive arrow in Jah's direction.

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And one to Oferyas and Mrs Oferyas.
 

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Posted by Malin (# 11769) on :
 
Praying

Seeing my GP tomorrow to see what she suggests for my continuing exhaustion. Wisdom for her please and clear words for me would be much appreciated.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
Prayers for one little boy's puppy ( who is called Chase). Missing on the streets of our northern UK city.

Lil lad is missing Chase, as is the other dog in the home.


Please Lord, could this precious puppy be found?
Amen
 

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Posted by North East Quine (# 13049) on :
 
(((Malin)))
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Jahlove's Black Dog to sit and stay.

For healing of Golden Key's broken friendship, and for health, strength, and general upholding.

For healing for Oferyas and the other half of Oferyas.

For healing for Malin.

For the return of Ethne Alba's Chase, without delay.

Please could I get *both* dragging-on tasks finished tomorrow?

For me to gain better financial control.

For me to do all the exact, right things regarding my job search. For all the right things to happen. For me also to get the gig I auditioned for yesterday.

For R. and J.
 

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Posted by Raptor Eye (# 16649) on :
 

 

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Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on :
 
Son is seeing top neurosurgeon at Sydney hospital today in an attempt to hurry things along. Physically, things are going down hill with some unpleasant side effects beginning . Everyone knows the answer but prayers appreciated that insurance etc can all combine for a speedy resolution.
 

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Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on :
 
Update to post above re son. Email from DIL.

quote:

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Surgery is agreed as most urgent and will happen either via emergency admittance or insurance depending in what happens first...still waiting on insurance to get their act together. P is now on maximum pain relief so hopefully surgery will be soon

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Posted by Latchkey Kid (# 12444) on :
 
for Loth and P
 

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Posted by Jigsaw (# 11433) on :
 

For all who need comfort and relief for themselves and for others, and for all who are frightened of things to come.
 

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Posted by agrgurich (# 5724) on :
 
for all
 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 
for all

Still need guidance and/or information.
 

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Posted by Silver Faux (# 8783) on :
 
Three crew members killed, several dozen passengers in hospital in a train derailment in Burlington, Ontario.
This is a quiet bedroom community, and needs your prayers now.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving light.


 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Sorry for such a long post but so much stuff has been going on the past week that when i have not actually been dealing with it i didn't feel like spending more time writing about it.

A medical conundrum seems to have been reached.

I may not be able to continue to be able to continue taking the only FDA-approved treatment that has shown some good results in stifling melanoma, i.e., ipilimumab (Yervoy). -- and one on which i have pinned alot of my hopes.

A week ago, Tuesday, I was literally sitting in the infusion centre waiting for my 2nd of 4 infusions, when the oncology nurse rushed in to say stop, i couldn't have it today because the blood tests showed a big spike in my liver enzyme levels. (I have had hepatitis C for probably 2 decades or so -- cause unknown, and never any symptoms.)

The weekend leading up to that Tuesday i had back and forth to the hospital twice for a flare-up of a cellulitis infection on my right foot for which i'd been given oral antibiotics saturday and when it continued to spread despite it had to stay overnight Monday for IVs of a different antibiotic. I saw the apparently very busy dermatologist himself only very briefly both times. The cellulitis receded in the morning and i cheerfully went to the cancer center that afternoon for my 2nd infusion, which was abruptly stopped.

After more blood tests Thursday, and more scheduled today (all these hospital trips are causing me transport money! -- public transit is tedious and slow) I am scheduled for a liver biopsy. The thought of the pain scares me. Bottom line -- they don't know if the liver enzyme spike is caused by the antibiotics or the treatment for melanoma. (I sort of fearfully suspect the latter but pray to God i'm wrong.)

To complicate matters further, i had a dermatologist appointment 2 days after the aborted 2nd infusion, previously scheduled for another, much less serious, skin issue. In light of the liver issue, the 2nd (even more rushed-seeming) dermatologist told me to stop taking the antibiotics. He also said he "didn't see" any cellulitis, only dermatitis, much less serious as it doesn't sink below skin lever and threaten the blood. The infected area had developed a darkness over the foot, which i assume was the dermatitis. He prescribed a steroid cream and 3+ times day foot soakings with expensive non-prescription (and therefore not covered by insurance) antiseptic soap. The dermatitis disappeared revealing the cellulitis still there tho not as bad as the worst on the previous weekend. I'm still doing the surface skin treatment, the cellulitis lingers, though at a level reduced from the 1st weekend, and the co-pays pile up from all these hospital visits. And my monthly rent is due. And i'm using up lots of leave time at work.

I wish the apparently rushed-to-the-point-of-distraction dermatologists could agree on my potentially dangerous cellulitis.
I am afraid of the pain at tomorrow's liver biopsy.
And most of all, i fear that i won't be able to continue the treatment for melanoma upon which i put so much hope (and which wonderfully caused me just about no discomfort).
It would come down to hunting for experimental clinical trials (there was one out there i was aware of in January although new developments can occur at anytime, wih God knows what side effects

But in the realm of thanksgiving and praise, the weather was gorgeous yesterday, church was wonderful yesterday, and afterward i had a delightful and delicious breakfast with friends from church and that evening another household delightful gathering with the same friends and others. And on the home front my cousin has been helpful and supportive and whatever seems to have been troubling my feline companion seems to have gone, and she is affectionate as ever and purring more.
 

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Posted by Mamacita (# 3659) on :
 
healing and comfort for malik
the students at the Cleveland OH high school where there was a shooting this morning
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
Malik
Clarity please Lord, that would be great....

For K....

For R.....

Both very seperate and very difficult situations
...and for their Mothers, who worry


 

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Posted by Ye Olde Motherboarde (# 54) on :
 
Lord, please help my suffering shipmates.
 

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Posted by Pooks (# 11425) on :
 

 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Dear Lord, in the lives, joys and needs of all here, may we feel You very near. Your will be done I pray.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For healing for Lothlorien's son.

For guidance and/or information for saysay. (If you pray for guidance, you will always get it, btw. He'll never say no to that, from what I understand.)

For the families, friends, and coworkers of the crew who were killed in the Burlington derailment. For healing for the passengers.

For swift healing for malik3000.

For all affected by the shooting at the school in Cleveland, Ohio.

For clarity for Ethne Alba. For K and for R, and for their mothers.

So. I think I used my time well today and got a major chunk of one of the dragging-on tasks done.

No news on the audition, no news on the redeployment. Please let no news be good news.

For me to meet my goals, get myself sorted out, etc.

For the Telemum.

For healing for T.
 

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Posted by Calvin Beedle (# 508) on :
 


For all who are hanging onto their faith by their fingertips because life has stopped making sense.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
for K tonight...coz, as of right now life is making NO sense at all

for the people around K

for the professionals involved ( right now)

for family, who worry

for friends who are bewildered

for peace to reign..after safety is secured

Lord in your mercy.....
 

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Posted by tessaB (# 8533) on :
 
Please pray for beloved husband. His father died recently and he is finding all the paperwork (including having to sell the house he was born in) very emotionally draining. Added to that, his work is cutting him no slack at all (the day after the funeral the chief executive bawled him out for something that had happened when he was on compassionate leave.) As if that wasn't enough we are trying to find an adult placement for our autistic son.
He is going to the doctor tomorrow to see if he can have some time off for stress. Life is quite dark for him at the moment.
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
Color me slightly freaked out here. X (who was almost certain to have uterine cancer, possibly metastasized) has turned up with NORMAL test results. Her family (with little daughter) can go back to breathing.

O me of little faith.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Lamb Chopped:
Color me slightly freaked out here. X (who was almost certain to have uterine cancer, possibly metastasized) has turned up with NORMAL test results. Her family (with little daughter) can go back to breathing.

O me of little faith.

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

For comfort and strength for TessaB's husband, for humanity and decency to somehow seep into his boss' heart, for a good placement for their son, and may her husband's father rejoice in God's eternal kingdom of blessed peace.

A ray of hope for me today! I had more blood tests today, and the elevated liver enzyme levels, while still high have come down significantly from last week. This increases the chances that the culprit was an antibiotic for my foot infection, rather than the treatment for the melanoma. Still not sure, and still have to have the liver biopsy tomorrow (shiver) to get a clearer picture. But my spirits are lifted tonight. (Any shipmates who'd care to share what they know/have experienced of liver biopsies?)
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
Not singling ANY nation out -- just praying, Prince of Peace, please bring our planet back from the brink of war.

For the Via Rail employees who died in the train crash in Burlington ON, for the injured passengers, and for all the passengers and townspeople affected
 

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Posted by no_prophet (# 15560) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Calvin Beedle:


For all who are hanging onto their faith by their fingertips because life has stopped making sense.

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How many of us? Oh so many. For some sort of peace, and comfort, and calmness, and healing of our inmost sorrows. And may I learn from our sorrow to understand others' suffering and pain with more compassion. And to be able to pray again more than going through the motions and repeating 'comfortable words' and well remembered things. To be able to mean it.
 

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Posted by Ferdzy (# 8702) on :
 
Malik3000; I've had a liver biopsy, and apparently I was a hard one. Literally. My flank was so tough the doctor practically had to charge at me in order to get the needle in. And you know what? I hardly felt it. Really, it was nothing. It wasn't *pleasant*, but it really was not a big deal.

The only other problem I had, now that I think about it, was that I couldn't get up to pee for about 2 hours while I was lying there hooked up to things and I had to use the bed pan constantly because I had thoughtlessly drunk about 2 litres of water in the car on the way over. Somewhat embarrassing, and I think the nurse was truly impressed by my output.

While it wasn't particularly painful, it was long and boring. Bring a book. And DO NOT drink much for 2 or 3 hours before your appointment time. I hope and pray you will have as easy a time (or easier, if you bring that book and don't drink too much.)
 

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Posted by Churchy LaFemme (# 11884) on :
 
For all here.

I have a friend who is a rather difficult person to begin with, and she is reacting to a series of personal setbacks by being pretty near impossible. Please pray that I am able to compassionately support her, and not pull her lower lip over her head as I am sometimes tempted.
 

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Posted by Mad Cat (# 9104) on :
 
Please pray for wisdom and guidance - a pupil of mine wants to change course, and we have missed the deadline (which I didn't know about) Worried that I might have to get him to do the work even though there won't ultimately be any leeway for him to switch. Really don't know how to proceed.

Dear Lord, help us to work it out!
 

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Posted by Wesley J (# 6075) on :
 

 

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Posted by mrs whibley (# 4798) on :
 
Can I ask your prayers for a situation involving my stepson, his father, and several 3rd parties? Nothing hugely serious - noone's physically hurt, but relationships are bruised.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
K

[ 28. February 2012, 22:19: Message edited by: Ethne Alba ]
 

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Posted by daisymay (# 1480) on :
 
reading and praying
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For Ethne Alba's K, the people around K, the professionals, the family, the friends who are bewildered. For peace to reign after safety is secured.

For tessaB's husband, for some relief from the probate process, and for the hearts of those at his work especially the chief executive to be struck with compassion. For a terrific adult placement for their son.

Thank you that Lamb Chopped's X is okay!

For healing for malik3000.

The Telemum's blood tests (for gout) have come back normal again, hooray! I don't think her knee is what it was, but she is zooming around as before and we have almost forgotten it ever happened.

I prayed for guidance today and received a bible-in-a-year study guide that someone had left on the train. This is not the first time I have received a book!

Please bring the world back from the brink of war.

For all those affected by the Burlington train crash.

For those suffering loss of faith, and craving to feel better and do better.

For Churchy LaFemme to deal with her difficult friend in a constructive way.

For wisdom and guidance for Mad Cat and her pupil.

For mrs whibley's stepson, his father, and the several third parties, for reconciliation.

Oh still the dragging on tasks draaaaag ooooonnnn. No news about redeployment. People marry and die. Pinkerton does not return.

If I can just avoid doing something stupid, that would be great.

For S., for employment.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :
 
Praying through the thread. Telepath - whatever the stupid action was -- don't do it!! Thank you for all you do on this thread.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.



[Telepath - I think If I can just avoid doing something stupid, that would be great. would make a great siggy line - for me.]
 

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Posted by LutheranChik (# 9826) on :
 
Prayers for all who are sick, anxious or in need tonight.

Please continue to pray for our son-in-law and son Brian. After two good days at home Brian had to drive Billy to the ER this morning -- shortness of breath and racing heartbeat. At first we feared pneumonia or even a heart attack, but the doctors' tentative diagnosis is simply an excess of fluid that started filling Billy's lungs. He's been put in an induced coma again because of his anxiety, which was hindering the staff from treating him, and given dialysis and other treatments to help remove the excess fluid. While we've relaxed a tiny bit, we're still in that "not knowing" place, and of course were also disappointed that he had this setback.
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
Got some bad news today, and also some worrying news. My brother is sick, he's going to a doctor tomorrow to be seen, but I'm worried, please pray for him. And for my mood in general, things seem pretty down at the moment.

Prayers for all here.
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 
{{{for LuheranChik's Billy - may the setback be brief}}}

healing for Nicolemrw's broher and upliftment of spirit and that things get beter for Nicolemrw

for respite, relief and guidance for Telepath and in thanksgiving for her ministry on the Ship

in thanksgiving that the biopsy went well. The sedative worked so well that i was not at all even aware of having it (which was fine by me!) and no residual soreness. In thanksgiving for the rays of hope from my most recent blood test results. And especially in thanksgiving for such loving support from my church family which has literally made me cry tears of joy (not an everyday reaction for me)

 

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Posted by Pine Marten (# 11068) on :
 
I've just had a message from my friend S, asking for prayer for his mother M who is frail and quite ill. She is in her 90s and lives in a nursing home.

for her and for all here. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
 

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Posted by Mad Cat (# 9104) on :
 
We worked it out for my pupil - halleluya!

Now I am praying for peace and justice to prevail with my angry S4 boys. All seven are in today, and there may be fireworks. Dear Lord, please help me to help them. Please help me not to accept disrespect, mistaking that for humility. I am Your servant
 

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Posted by Oferyas (# 14031) on :
 
May I ask prayers for my friend J and her husband G, please? G's building company looks set to go bankrupt, and the loss of their dream home looks certain. J has bipolar disorder, yet has managed to qualify and set up as a counsellor. She is a gutsy lady, but feels she is at breaking point as the bad news continues to pour in.

Prayers for both of them, for the best possible outcome, would be much appreciated: J has asked for prayers, and is pleased at the thought that other Christians might pray through my posting here.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
Enigma, I wasn't sure what the action was that might turn out to be stupid... I just pray I haven't done it today and won't do it tomorrow

For healing for Billy and strength for BrianChik.

For healing for Nicolemrw's brother, and for a lifting of Nicole's mood.

Thank You for good results for malik3000. Please continue to lavish Your healing upon him. Thank You for his wonderful church family.

For Pine Marten's S, that his mother M might have life in abundance for all her days on this earth, and also after she leaves this earth.

Thank You that Mad Cat and her pupil worked things out. Now, for peace and justice for her angry S4 boys. Help her to help them, and show her exactly how to refuse disrespect and set and enforce boundaries.

For Oferyas' J and her husband G, that the company could be saved from bankruptcy and that they could keep their home. For healing and strength for J.

Boss just put in a bid for a 2-month project. I am very pleased and feel in my bones that we will succeed at this. I think my whole situation is well in hand.

For what I am about to whisper.

We have had the distressing news that J., who is in permanent ill health and has been in the hospital for the last 2 weeks, as of yesterday does not recognize anybody. Lord, in Your mercy, heal her and strengthen R.

For T.

For healing for T., recovering from a stroke, he is able to move his thumb a tiny bit with a lot of effort, but would like to regain a lot more mobility...

For the young woman I spoke with on the train today, who had to give up her studies because of constant severe pain from bursitis on her hip, knee, shoulder... What some people have to suffer.

For N., departing for pastures new.

For healing for Auntie Telenun.

For healing for G.

For me to get the gig I auditioned for on Saturday.

For me to meet my goals today and tomorrow.

For the Telemum.

For employment for S.

For healing for another S.

[ 29. February 2012, 22:28: Message edited by: Telepath ]
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by saysay (# 6645) on :
 

 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 

 

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Posted by Lothlorien (# 4927) on :
 
75% of NSW is either underwater or on flood watch. PArts of norther Victoria are also threatened. Emergency service are stretched and are trying to evacuate peole before the worst of the floods.

Warragamba Dam in Sydney's west is about to teach 100% capacity and flood gates have been tested. They will open automatically but haven't been opened for 14 years. Warragamba has been as low as 32% full in recent years.

This is a result of an almost stationary trough system bring rain from the centre of Australia. Broken Hill in far west had six months rain in a day.

There's been some warning of this coming, so evacuations have been planned, but this is a huge effort by all emergency services.
 

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Posted by Mad Cat (# 9104) on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Mad Cat:
We worked it out for my pupil - halleluya!

Now I am praying for peace and justice to prevail with my angry S4 boys. All seven are in today, and there may be fireworks. Dear Lord, please help me to help them. Please help me not to accept disrespect, mistaking that for humility. I am Your servant

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My angry boys came in angry but simmered along together in a more or less acceptable fashion.

Principal Teacher busted me on the behind-her-back grovelling that enabled my pupil's course change. Just got my ear clipped.... but ma boy's got his course.

[ 01. March 2012, 08:59: Message edited by: Mad Cat ]
 

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Posted by malik3000 (# 11437) on :
 


for all in Syria being slaughtered by their own government

that the nations of the world may pull back from the brink of war

that all of us who call ourselves Christians may act like Christians, to all our sisters and brothers who call themselves Christians, and to all our brother and sister humans created by God, whether or not they profess a belief system

for all our fellow non-human creatures who are at our mercy

for all suffering and threatened by floodwaters in NSW

for all on the Ship and their needs

continuing prayers for LutheranChik's family, especially Billy and Brian

thanks that Mad Cat's pupil's course issue was straightened out and that the rest of her boys simmered down, and prayers that Principal Teacher will be understanding and appreciative of Mad Cat's dedication

for me as i am about to head off to the liver doc this morning, and then seeing my oncologist on monday. May the outcome of these 2 meetings be that i can start back on my treatment to stifle and even cure this melanoma. That, with the help i'm being offered (thanks be to a loving God!) i can get my financial and other affairs straightened out and i can move toward future positive directions

For successful growth for my cousin C.

And a prayer of thanks for my beloved companion Pulsar, curled up next to me as I type this

[ 01. March 2012, 12:39: Message edited by: malik3000 ]
 

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Posted by Amanda B. Reckondwythe (# 5521) on :
 
My father goes into assisted living tomorrow. He's looking forward to it, and so are we. Finances will be tight until a veterans pension he has applied for comes through (he's received a letter acknowledging his application, but apparently the government moves very slowly on these things). Pray that he will take to his new surroundings and that his pension comes through without further delay.
 

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Posted by Ethne Alba (# 5804) on :
 
Dear God, Sorry I am being a bit short with you right now, but could you do something about K ....coz we are all tattered and torn and something has got to give...only right now it's feeling rather like us. And that hurts. ThankyouverymuchindeedandAmen
 

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Posted by Bishops Finger (# 5430) on :
 
Of your charity, pray for the soul of PC David Rathband, a UK policeman found dead at his home (suicide is suspected, AIUI, but that, of course, is for the Coroner's Jury to decide).

PC Rathband was shot in the face and completely blinded by the crazed gunman Raoul Moat a couple of years ago, and the news of his death (after valiant attempts to come to terms with his injuries, and to help others) met with shock and sadness at the Ambulance Station at which I work. Yet another emergency service victim of someone out of control/under the influence of Satan (delete as applicable....).



And if anyone tries to tell me that Satan and his minions are only a figment of my imagination, I tell them to just go out on the streets......

Ian J.
 

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Posted by Telepath (# 3534) on :
 
For all affected by the flooding in NSW and northern Victoria. For the emergency services. Especially for those in the path of Warragamba Dam.

Hooray for Mad Cat and her boys! For the Principal to understand and uphold Mad Cat's efforts.

For those in Syria being slaughtered by their own government.

For the nations of the world to pull back from the brink of war.

For all of us who call ourselves Christians to act like Christians, to all our sisters and brothers who call themselves Christians, and to all our brother and sister humans created by God, whether or not they profess a belief system.

For LutheranChik's family, especially Billy and Brian.

For healing for malik3000. For the straightening out of his financial and other affairs. For successful growth of his cousin C. For Pulsar.

For Reckondwythe Père. For his pension to come through and for him to settle in nicely.

For Ethne Alba's K.

For the soul of PC David Rathband and all affected by his death. For Raoul Moat.

For what I am about to whisper.

I have emailed the department about my redeployment.

I am about to sit down, meditate, and ask for some wisdom and perspective about some opportunities that have presented themselves and some nebulous things that need to be kept in proportion.
 

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Posted by Jengie Jon (# 273) on :
 
A couple of months since I last posted about M the lad who collapsed after coming back from holiday and has quite bad brain damage. Some of this has been actually because things got quite tough around Christmas time but all I had was word of mouth but other things were because he is now in rehab and therefore perhaps things are less tense.

I have just had another email from his from his foster dad. M is communicating by spelling out words, he can do simple sums and has been asking about how he came to hospital and remember what he had been told. Physically he is able to sip water and juice, but has been having difficulties with fluid on his lungs.

So he and his foster family still need a lot of prayer and support as they find out what the future holds.

Jengie
 

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Posted by Campbellite (# 1202) on :
 
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

Prayers for my friend Jeff, who is having a major meltdown. He faces a cluster of bad stuff. He has Macular degeneration, and will likely lose what little eyesight he has in the next six months. He has an ongoing bad relationship with his father, brother and sister-in-law (too complicated to explain). On top of that, his mother committed suicide a couple of years ago, and he was the one who found her (he was in the house when she shot herself )

And, that his joy might be complete, he has been accused of sexual harassment at the place he has been volunteering for the last six months, and which has been his primary point of socialization.


 

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Posted by Jigsaw (# 11433) on :
 

For Telepath and for Malik who both hold us all up to God.
And for all who are troubled - may they have the strength to face the day ahead.
 

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Posted by Nicolemrw (# 28) on :
 
My brother's health is improved, and we got some good news to counteract the bad news, so things are looking up.

Prayers for all here.
 

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Posted by duchess (# 2764) on :
 
feeling incredibly insecure, God knows about this. Please pray for me to just relax and rest in the Hands of God. Thanks.
 

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Posted by Welease Woderwick (# 10424) on :
 
Holding us all in the living, loving Light.


 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Got a strange note from one of my teachers; probably nothing to worry about, but I am. Prayers that I can not worry about it.
 

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Posted by Lamb Chopped (# 5528) on :
 
Stressed and messed up, as usual. Applied for a wonderful job months ago on the other side of the country only to discover yesterday that I missed it by about two feet, that being the amount of space between me and the coworker whose spouse got what I hoped for. So I suppose it's another trip to the land of "thou shalt not covet" practice for me. And Mr. Lamb has his second go at the license in two weeks, made nearly impossible by his English language issues. What is God doing with us???? I don't know, but please pray.
 

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Posted by Meg the Red (# 11838) on :
 
Lord, lift our spirits and grant us peace.
 

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Posted by birdie (# 2173) on :
 
There was a bit of a row between some of the mums at the toddler group I run this morning. Mainly down to misunderstanding, over-sensitivity, sleep deprivation and defensiveness. I've done what I can to mend bridges I'm finding I can't quite let it go. Please pray for all concerned that it gets properly resolved not just swept under the carpet.

Sheesh. These are grown adults; I really shouldn't be refereeing.
 

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Posted by Sir Kevin (# 3492) on :
 
Please pray for Zeke: she has been unable to drive or work or go to grad school since Wednesday night and she is not getting any better. It's her vision: she has no peripheral vision, limited night vision and she sees things that aren't there. Her doctor feels this is due to a medication she was taking to counter side effects from another. Instead of curing her, it has made things worse. God willing, the Vectra was not towed from the church parking lot and she will be fit to drive home on Sunday, take her class on Monday and teach for money on Tuesday.

 

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Posted by Kelly Alves (# 2522) on :
 
Good Lord.
 

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Posted by Enigma (# 16158) on :