MN Christian Prayer Request Thread TAKE THREE!!

[CaptainDippy]

Hello everyone!!

As PandaG mentioned, the thread was getting a tad long, so I thought it was about time to begin another one!!

I'll start with a summary of all prayer requests in April and May (this obviously doesn't mean that any prayer requests before that time are now null and void - but the list would just be waaaay too long - So please do refer to the other threads from time-to-time to catch up on prayer requests before April 2006!!)

Here goes .....

DumbledoresGirl - Finding life tough coping with vomit phobia, especially with DH away a lot - Strength.

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - Relationship with mum (mum drives her loopy re: how to bring up her children etc); all affected by bird flu; relationship with non-Christian DH. Feeling very tired atm!!

Portree - Going through IVF atm

katzg - Has applied for ideal job (closing date 30th May)

Waswondering - Prayers for MNer ruthlouise who recently lost a baby at 18 weeks, she used to have a faith, but doens't anymore.

MadameDeMars - Prayers for friend whose DH has recently left her following an affair; other friend has recently been diagnosed with cancer.

SaggarMakersBottomKnocker - Friend's DD recently died, prayers for the family as they grieve.

longwaytogo - Feels surrounded by a Black Cloud atm, finding life very hard; prayers for her friends DS who might possibly have anorexia / bulimia.

pudmog - Currently dealing with her past - lots of flashbacks, life very tough. Has been having counselling and had a recent breakthough - Praise the Lord!!

Nanou1 - Having to go back to work f/t as DH cannot get a job at present, would like to be a better friend at keeping in touch; learning to be a Christian family - not many Christian friends around. Possible job just come up!!

Wilbur - Friends just about to emabark on their 4th round of IVF at Lister Hospital

NASWM - Life very atm, feeling very low.

PandaG - Thinking hard about where to go re: going back into teaching etc etc atm. Has just become Chair of the PTA. Feeling a bit low and uncertain.

Twiga - DH has surgical exams throughout May, prayers for friends niece was was born early due to pre-eclampsia - has been moved out of closed incubator - Hurrah! Grandpa (90) has just had stroke - needs to let go and be with his Heavenly Father now.

MaryBS - Non-Christian DH has expressed an interest in going to church - Hurrah!

KateF - Lots of stress atm. Thanks for prayers for Philip Dunne who goes to her church, he is improving - Praise the Lord!!

CaptainDippy - Usual prayers re: getting a p/t job and a home of their own; prayers for DD's who are very chesty and unwell, esp as DD1 had pneumonia this time last year; prayers that she will pass her driving test soon!!

JessicaandRebeccasMummy - I know her DH will find out about is happening to his job (he's had health problems for a while) around now - So let's prayer something amazing happens for that little family.

That seems to be about all!!

Byeeeeeeeee! xxxx

[CaptainDippy]

Any updates on any of this btw?? Esp Twiga re: Your grandpa?? //[[hugs]

[jessicaandrebeccasmummy]

Hi all

Thanks for remebering me.... unfortunately DH had a fall at work and ended up in hospital, so we wont know about his job now for another 5-6 weeks.

The stress is really getting me down, but we can onyl put our trust in him above!

Love to you all x

[CaptainDippy]

Oh no JARM!! Poor DH and poor you - How rubbish!! Will continue to pray for you honey - Do keep us up-to-date!! //[hugs]]

[PandaG]

Thanks so much for this Captain, much easier to post on!

My youth group leader (from when I was in my teens)has just been diagnosed with Cancer of the Kidneys. Has had an op., which she has come through and is out of ICU, but the cancer is likely to have spread. She is a great woman of faith, she really pastored me as a teenager, and is also the mother of one of our friends. Please pray for the whole family, but especially for healing. Thanks.

[CaptainDippy]

Will do PandaG - How dificult for the family It is so hard to see those we love suffering. Guess we just have to place them in God's hands and trust that He knows best. Sigh.

[kokeshi]

Hi there,

I only just noticed this thread, what a lovely idea. Could I request prayers for our family at the moment...my uncle (mum's younger brother) was found dead yesterday having been missing for 2 weeks. He was only 49.

And also prayers for his soul...

Thanks so much, I have a lump my throat writing this, it's all very sad.

[KateF]

Hi all! Thanks CD for this new shortened version. V.sorry to hear those who have had bad news. Will pray for the Lord's strength and comfort to surround and sustain you.
Please pray for my rather trivial issue which is for Monday when I make yet another attempt to get dd2 to stay at school for lunch. We are in her third term now and the tantrums and hysterics are really getting me down. She virtually has me confined to the house because of the ructions whenever I try to so much as pop out to the shops.

[PandaG]

Hi Kokeshi, pleased to meet you.
So sorry to hear your news, will pray for your family.

KateF - if your child is unhappy it is certainly not a trivial matter. Will pray that she will stay at school for lunch. You must be going round the bend if going out is difficult.

[katzg]

prayers all round - thanks for the summary

[CaptainDippy]

Hello!!

Good to hear from people - This thread is much easier to follow now - Phew!!

Hi kokeshi - Welcome to the thread, it is great to have you with us!! I am so incredibly to hear about your Uncle, how completely awful. Sending prayers for your family as you come to terms with what has happened. He was terribly young, gosh. When is the funeral going to be? Will be praying, be assured of that!!

KateF - You must be going completely loopy, you poor thing - Your DD2 sounds exhasuting!! Praying so much that she would stay at school for lunch - that would certainly be a step in the right direction - How long has she been like this? Has there been any triggers? - You poor thing!! Praying for strength!!

Nothing new in DippyLand - Just glad the children are in bed, knackered!!

Prayers and //[hugs] all round!!

[kokeshi]

Thank you so much all of you, it means a lot. There will be an autopsy because the cause of death was not determinable straight away, so probably the week after next.

Our family very much appreciate all your prayers, and I will be praying for you all too.

Much love xxx

[chipmonkey]

Kokeshi, sorry for your loss.

[kokeshi]

Thanks chipmonkey , I hope you're well.

[mrsgee]

this is much easier to follow thenks CD.
feeling bit crap at mo and quite lonely, tried to tell dh about it all when id finished he rolled over and went to sleep-charming!!
am fighting back tears as i type,just feel very on my own through everything we are going through. church life is naff and feel really far away from God. have been away from all family and friends for a year now and just wish there was someone up here who i could talk to.
feel i only go on here when i have a problem, do try to remember you all in my prays but feel big brick wall at the moment there anyway.

[MaryBS]

Mrsgee my prayers are with you and I hope God will give you some respite from how you are feeling. I do understand some of what you are going through as I battled depression for some time. We moved here in November '04, due to DH's job. We didn't know anyone and our house move was so protracted and drawn out, that I nearly had a nervous breakdown over it! Now I really feel like I've turned a corner. Hang in there.

Whereabouts are you in the country?

[mrsgee]

thank you marybs.
im in macclesfield

[DumbledoresGirl]

Oh I will follow this thread closely for the next 2 weeks as dh is away (again) in China for 2 weeks. I would like prayers said for me and my children and specifically that none of them will get ill, butn also for dh, travelling around in China - I am scared for him.

Also would it be cheeky to ask for another prayer for me? I have long been interested in regaining some spirituality in my life and this has got stronger lately. Please could you pray that something comes of it? I don't really know what...you Christian girls would know better than me.

[CaptainDippy]

Just a quick one before I hit the hay!

Poor mrsgee I am soooo sorry that you feel so isolated and low atm - I am praying for an uplifting in your spirits and for God to be really close to you at this time - Keep posting here whenever you need to - and know that we understand and that we are praying for you - and that we are listening to what you have to say. I am no where near Macclesfield, I'm afraid, but sending huge //[[hugs] up there to you honey - Hang in there. It will get better. Trust in the Lord with all of your strength!!

Hi Dumbledoresgirl!! DH away for two weeks - Poor thing!! (Flippin' heck - what job does he do!!?) Will pray that no sickness enters your home during this tough time and that you remain calm and let God be in control of the situation - It is lovely that you would like to know more about this whole spirituality thing - You should see if any churches near you are running an "Alpha Course" or something similar, they are a really good way of finding out what us Christians believe and a great place to ask questions and to meet some lovely new people too!! What area are you in anyway? (If you don't mind saying) and I can have a look into it for you if you like!!? Ask any questions here if you like too - I am not saying that we will have all the answers, but we can give it a go!! It is just great to have you here on this thread - Keep posting and we'll get through this next two weeks together!!

Praying lots kokeshi - Guess it is going to be a tough few weeks for you and your family - Do post here whenever you can!!

All ok in the Dippy Household - Going to try and make a doctors appointment in the morning for the DD's re: nasty, horrid, stinking, lingering colds!

//[hugs]] xxxx

[Nanou1]

good morning to you all. thanks for new thread CD. i agree it is much better and at least a good recap to make sure not to forget anyone. where shall i start?... on a light note, and to bring a smile i would like to thank Dumbledoresgirl for calling me a christian girl! very flattered considering the amount of grey hair showing these days!!!! . am going to be 37 in oct. my dh used to travel a lot so i know it can be hard but try to look at the bright side and take the opportunity to maybe do some things your dh might not enjoy as much as you? and you could invite some girlfriends over for dinner say every two nights and do fun things with the kids, like to a what we call a cinema mode evening where we do our own popcorn, switch the lights off and watch a dvd? the build up to it is always great fun and it works everytime! may sound silly but it would break the routine and am sure your dh would love to hear you and the kids talking about the fun stuff you have been up to rather than hear you missing him so much. i remember my dh was pleased to hear about me having people around or going out because he did not enjoy being away for too long as he missed me and knew i would miss him. i am sorry i cant name everybody but you will all be in my prayers for things to get better. keep strong and have faith. from where i am standing today i know it is not easy but you must believe things will get better... must say that for me this thread is an amazing source of support and strength and i thank you all very humbly for that. hugs and prayers to you all. xx

[alexsmum]

an intruder here.
can i request prayers for my parents.That my dad's health remains stable and that they are at home with us as soon as possible.and prayers for me to help me to stay strong.thank you.

[Nanou1]

praying for you and your family alexsmum.[hugs]

[DumbledoresGirl]

Thanks for your reply Captain Dippy. I am a lapsed Catholic so I know what I am supposed to believe, but I just don't believe it anymore (haven't for years). But my life seems empty without some faith IYKWIM? I know I should go back to church, but I am not sure I can do that as I know my faith is not really there. I wonder if it is possible to have some sort of spiritual life without the formalities IYSWIM?

[DumbledoresGirl]

Oh and Nanou, I am 41 so yu are definitely still a girl to me and always will be if it makes you feel good!