The Prayer List

[PattiSure]

My heartaches for all of those out there with ailments. especially those with cancer. Please know that I am praying and thinking of you and your loved one frequently. I am also thinking of those who are unemployed. I think of my husband and how crappy his job is but then I think at least he has a job and I give thanks. And yet I still have the nerve to pray that a better one comes along.

Ann, ask your Dr. if you can have jello powder. (follow me for a sec ok) There are a couple of recipes that I have that are made with yogurt and sour cream or yogurt and cream cheese with Jello used for flavoring. This could save you from eating a great deal of bland old yorgurt. In fact it is almost like cheating on a diet. :P
Patti, I like you have a sibling who doesn't always think when they drink. ops: :roll: This has cause a great deal of issues in our family as you can imagine. I will pray for your whole family to have peace. Speaking from someone who has been in your situation.

:!: Also I would like to please ask that you keep my sister and her children in your prayers. She is haveing a really hard time emotionally and financially right now. Plus her oldest daughter Amanda, has been having anxiety attacks and will not allow anyone to mention her father around her. Monday when Amanda's oldest daughter is in school I will be dealing with her. It is time that she faces her grief and I have always been a second mother to her. My sister can not do it right now so I guess I have to. She can not continue to go the way she is. Her blood pressure is too high and she is mad at everyone. Amanda is usually very loving and lovable and no one knows what they can do for her right now. So I am going to do the only thing that can be done make her face her greif. Wish me luck.

[PattiSure]

MK, I'm praying that your friend will be able to find her way during this time. As well as your job being kept of chopping block.

Patti, I'll pray that your sister will learn from this experience.

Joan, I hope your friends uncle will be strong during the treatment phase.

Rachel, your niece is lucky to have you. Please remember be firm and give her time to speak her piece, too. My dad passed away a year ago next tuesday and my niece, V, still isn't right. He was her "father" too. Her dad was taken from her as a toddler, she's 16 now. She took his passing really hard.

Friends, please take a moment and pray for all those in the Armed Forces. That they may all come home safe and unharmed. My niece, J, just shipped out and her troop's expected to be in the SAND for at least 18 months. I never thought that I'd have to say good-bye to a 19 yo. for this reason. She's so sweet, she told us "just think of it as I'm away at school." Remember to thank your soldier everyday, ladies. ( Sorry about the tangent)

Safe New Year, Lissette

[PattiSure]

I want to thank everyone for the prayers for my Mom. She is doing well, no residual, except very tired, so she is forced to rest! They are going to do an ultrasound to check her carotids today. I am praying that they are clean. Just found out my youngest brother's job has been cut to part time , but at least he still has one. He has 3 children and wife, so hopefully this won't last too long. I continue to pray for all those on this list, your family and friends. Have a blessed day. Sandi in FL

[PattiSure]

Dear friends I am keeping you all in my prayers, especially those losing jobs. This week, we had to let 19 employees go--the first time in 123 years was in September-- and it's pretty rough on this end too. Please know that these decisions aren't made lightly. We met with all the remaining staff all day Wednesday to reassure them that we're doing all we can to avoid any more cuts and we all need to hang tight together. Really painful.

Of course, it wasn't made any easier dealing with my mom's declining health. Things aren't looking good, and we called in Hospice support last Thursday. It may be a while before we need them 24-7 or anything, but we felt it was best to develop relationships before we're in a worse way. They were very comforting and we all feel good about the decision. Mama is set for another scan next week, and there's one more possible treatment, but she's tired, and tired of treatments that make her feel even worse, so she may decline that option. My sister and I are splitting lots of visiting, cooking, helping, and my brother is here this week to pitch in too, and of course my Dad is there and doing well--physically-- but this is taking a huge emotional toll on him. He's 8 years older so I don't think he ever envisioned this possibility.

And then there's DH, who a week+ ago passed a kidney stone & hasn't felt right since. Lots of tests, looking at gall bladder, spleen, pancreas. Part of me hopes there's nothing wrong there, but another part thinks if they find something at least they can DO something. Right now he feels pretty crappy, thus is not a lot of help around the house. I'm thinking of converting my Xmas tree to a Valentine's tree!!

So, know that even if I'm not on here as frequently as I'd like, you all are very special to me and I pray for your situations both known and unknown. It's comforting knowing you all are out there.
Hugs, Florence

[mknavy90]

Thanks for keeping us on your prayer list. I know that everything will work out (regardless of what happens with my job). God just keeps walking us down the path He wants us on. I just have to keep walking down His path with faith!

My heart goes out to all of you that are dealing with family health issues - I can only imagine how difficult it is.

My heart sends a hug and the prayers will keep coming your way!

Mary Kay

[joanrae]

I'm wondering if you all will like to hear this. I hope you do! Sunday I was alone for awhile, didn't feel well so my husband did the shopping. And I was feeling down, and thinking of dad started me crying. and I couldn't stop. and I thought if someone would just call me maybe I'd feel better, and awhile later the phone rang. It was Christopher my oldest, who had called me on Friday for his weekly call, and I thought something was wrong (am I the only mom who jumps to that??) and he could tell I was crying and asked what was up, and I told him, but then asked him why he was calling, was he ok, as he had just called on Friday, and he said "no, I'm fine, I was just sitting here and you popped into my head so I thought I'd call!" I told him that was the Holy Spirit calling to him to call and cheer me up! I thought that was pretty wonderful how God works in our lives. He is my kid who has stopped going to church, and so when things like that happen, I know God is working with him!
Well, just thought I'd share. Take care and you are in my prayers!
Joan

[mknavy90]

Joan - I totally believe that was Divine intervention! How great! Thanks for sharing! MK

[mknavy90]

Well I stopped at my neices today and just walked in the door. I asked where the baby was she said sleeping. All I had to do was say her name and that started it. First she didn't want to hear it she knew why I was there, then she was crying. Inever said anything other then her name. It was heart wrenching yet after it was over there was a calmness about her. Again I was yelled at and cursed but that is to be expected. Anger is theraputic. I agreed to not mention it to her mother. I told her that when the time comes it was for her to share with her mom not me. I am just relieved to see that some of the grief has come out. Thank you everyone for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers.
Also on another note we just found out that my other neice is expecting another baby. This makes 3 in just over 3 years. :!: :shock: YEP you read that right :roll: We are not over joyed we would prefer a few more months in between babies. . But what is done is done so YIPPEE!!! :lol:
To all of those out there looking for jobs and all of those who are serving our country I wish you success.
Rachel

[mknavy90]

Joan it is great that your son called and you never know he just mite find his way back to the church I don't think god will ever give up on anyone Happy

[joanrae]

The below is from my neice Rachel, I told her I would let you all know, you are the greatest group!

One of my friends from high school, a girl named Anne Marie just found out a few days ago that her dad—who was successfully treated for a past brain tumor but discovered that his cancer had recurred this winter—only has about four months to live. I'm hoping that you can pray for her, her mom and all her family in this impossible time.

I have been feeling a little punky today too, I did not sleep well last night, but I did not let the ol' devil win and I did get to mass! You are all in my prayers.
Think I'll take a nap now!
Joan

[joanrae]

My prayers going out to everyone who needs them.

Margarita in Sunny today, Auburn, CA

[snowplow3840]

Three prayer thank you's today. So good to be able to do that again.

1. My stomach bug has finally let up and I can eat again. I am still eating yoghurt every day and small meals but otherwise it is real food - not simply bread, potatoes and rice. And I am getting my strength back slowly. I still need to rest more than usual but otherwise feel like I am back among the living and have some energy.

2. Went to my hemotologist yesterday and my hemoglobin and residual iron counts are still normal. My iron concentration level in my blood has slipped to just above the low end of normal so have to be tested next month again instead of waiting until March. The hemotologist feels that the lowered iron concentration is due to the flu and stomach problems I had and thinks it will recover without treatment. But if not we have a treatment plan.

3. Dear friends of ours flew back to Minnesota because he was told here that stents in his heart were not possible and he would need open heart surgery. The cardiologist in Rochester. MN disagreed and they did the stent surgery yesterday and he should be able to return to Texas soon.

So praise and alleluia, God is Good, All the Time. All the Time God is Good. Hugs, Ann

[SueinNH]

Joan,

So glad to hear your son followed the Spirit's leading to cheer you up !

Ann,


Great news about eating and your blood work ! Have you considered Probiotics ? Lots better than yogurt. I have big time GI problems and they really do help. If you need any reliable sources, feel free to email me direct.

Sue

[joanrae]

I just got a message from TQS that my series coupon will expire. Anyone need to renew and would like it?
Joan

[joanrae]

Went to the Dr.s today got a shot in my elbow I hope that I will be able to use get more by tomorrow he said that I can start that drug back up in a week then have to go back on the 29th I hope it will not make me sick again Happy