MN Christian Prayer Request Thread: Getting ready to celebrate Jesus' Birthday!! :-D

[CaptainDippy]

Thought the last thread was getting a big long and as our car is not starting (eeeeek); I am taking the opportunity to start a new thread before DC's get home from Outlaws with DH ....

Here's the summary from the last thread:

Namechanger - Popped by to let us know that her DF's DS who collapsed with heart problems is making progress. He is being kept sedated until he is strong enough to have external pacemaker removed in order that he can have an MRI to ascertain more definitely what is wrong. He will almost definitely have to have an internal pacemaker / defib inserted before leaving the hospital - Any more on this!!?

DutchOma - Bob is now convalescing in a care home of sorts, until he is ready and strong enough to go home. He is making good progress and is eating, drinking and walking a little using a stick. DO is struggling in intervals with the stress of the situation and needs lots of TLC and prayer

wisteriawoman - A suitable care home has been found for her father who is suffering from Dementia - praying he settles in well there

weegiemum Popped by with requests! Her DD2 faces a possible hip operation in the near future; while her DS has to go to a specialist hospital to have an extra row of teeth removed. Her DD1 is being assessed for dyslexia and weegiemum's mental health has not been too good of late. She has recently been DX with a BPD. Also prayers for her DH who is looking into training for Ministry on a P/T basis ... Lots going on ....

MaryBS - Has had a lot on her plate and struggling with feelings of negativity and panic. Her DS and DD have been having bullying issues at school; and DS' behaviour is particularly reflecting this. Her BIL's brain tumour is growing again and his wife has suspected heart problems. Prayers that God would keep this precious family safe. xx

amber Has been struggling and panicking a lot. Wrap her up in your love, Lord. xx

Tooblessed - Passed her exam

MrsC - Her DF who broke her leg badly is home and recovering, with good support around her Prayers needed for a young family @ church who recently and very suddenly lost their dad The family consist of his DW, 2 young DC's and another on the way

PositiveAttitude - Survived her surgical ordeal is a relived to be told that her tumour was benign!!! Wonderful news!!

pipplin - Was told she would not be able to have DC; but she already has a precious little one and another on the way!! Prayers for frightened feelings to be calmed and for a lovely pregnancy

CazandBelle - Has started back at work (teaching) for the 1st time since losing lovely Belle in June; and is doing well. Prayers for her and her DH as they face the results of his recent lumbar puncture and various other tests ....

Saliswan - Has been rather poorly due to a flare up of her Crohn's Disease and is praying that her little one (PG) hangs on a bit longer before decide he/she needs to welcome the world!!!!!

TentativeSteps - Joined us to tell us of her recent regaining of Faith, after losing it about 8 yrs ago Prayers for her as she restarts her journey with the Lord

Vbusymum - Needs lots of prayers for her marriage, which is struggling very severely at the moment.

notsofarnow - Recently lost her grandfather and is really finding life all a bit much right now. Give her your strength and your love, Lord.

TeaandCakePlease - Would like lots of prayers for awkward family situations that are centering around Christmas - for more info here is the original thread for more info .... Prayers also that her STBXH finds a new job soon!!

Hermya - Has been really struggling with Mastitis since having her little one, but praise God, this has cleared up and he is latching on well and feeding properly!! Well Done you, Hermya!!

NorthernLurker's Sister and her partner enjoyed a beautiful Wedding in the snow this weekend just gone NL's new BIL is suffering from terminal lung cancer and will recommence his radiation therapy soon. Prayers for them as they faces an uncertain amount of time together. This has been a particularly hard year for NL. Please Blessed this family as the look to spend a precious and special Christmastime together ....

itshappenedagain - Asked for prayers for her brother's recovery as he was caught in a bomb blast (he is in the Forces) and has suffered broken bones and number of injuries. How is he doing??

CaptainCaveman's DH is currently facing a horrid situation at work. Here is her original post pertaining to it:

"I come asking for prayers for dh who was suspended from work last week for allegedly allowing one of the cleaning team managers to allow her husband onto site 18 months ago to help with a cleaning operation. The man who suspended him was very cruel and verging on bullying, he didn't allow dh any support in the meeting, nor did he advise him he needed his union there. That aside, dh is extremely stressed and worried that he may lose his job. He has done nothing wrong, but the company he works for think nothing of 'compromising' people out of the business if they take a dislike to them! Please pray for dh's peace of mind, for the investigation to progress honestly and truthfully and swiftly, and for a quick resolution."

I sincerely hope his Hearing went well today and he is acquitted and reinstated ASAP. xxxxxxx Let us know CC. xxxxx

LovesBeingaDaddysGirl - Recently lost her Father to cancer Prayers for her and all her family in their sad loss. xx

mufti - Praise God for the safe arrival of M's Miracle baby (friend from church) !!!!

...and finally ....

Prayers for CaptainDippy's FIL who will be undergoing quite major surgery on his Prostate on Sat am. Praying the op is straight-forward, as is the recovery. Prayers too for her BF's DH who poured boiling water on himself this morning. He is ok, but very sore and won't be going back to work for quite some time .....Not great when you are in the process of moving house an have five DC's!!!!!!!!

Get Praying!!!!

(Sorry for anything I have inadvertently missed out) .....

Thank you CD!

Ahhh thank you dippy

Thank you CD, It makes it so much easier to pray when it is all set out like that!!

Marking my place here.

Thanks CD

Praise God! Dh's meeting went well today, the union rep was great and it was dh's manager hearing the case. He agreed it's all very woolley and not enough to go on, so he's gone away to try to get more info from the witnesses, and some character witnesses for dh (from his current managers). Dh and his union feel quite positive but he has to go back a week tomorrow. Am praying it will be done then and no case to answer Thank you so much for your prayers and thoughts and kind words, it gives me such comfort. I did tell dh that lots of people would be praying for him so I hope he got some comfort from it too

Thankyou cd

Can I selfishly add me, mainly for my friend with the anorexic daughter, she has attempted suicide several times and for all my seeker course friends, some of whom are making exciting steps in faith. also just for my health esp as the cold spell continues.

thanks.

Can I add my friend Angela? She's only in her 40's and has been diagnosed with breast cancer, they've found several tumours in the breast, it has spread to lymph nodes. She was originally due to have the operation tomorrow, a full mastectomy but now they've discovered it has spread up to her lymph nodes the operation has been cancelled and they're booking more scans and commencing chemo She's such a woman of God and is being so positive about it all but please keep her in your prayers

Thanks, CD - still praying for everyone

Lovely new thread Dippy - yes was in Eastbourne. The girl who I lived with at uni now lives there. She and her husband are very good friends :) I will be sure to let you know next time I am around for visit. I generally come down once or twice a year!

Prayers for all. It's great to read the list Dippy and be able to pray through.

Thanks Dippy. Such a lot to praise and give thanks for.
Bob had a bit of a set back last night and they called out a doctor to see him. He has put him back on antibiotics. This morning he seemed very panicky, but when we actually got to see him (ds came with me) he seemed more or less ok. Ds and I went for a winter walk near the reservoir, which was lovely and then ds took Bob off to the dentist without me having to come.

Evening All

Finally we have an internet connection again after disconnecting it to allow our lounge to be plastered.

Thanks CD for the roundup. It makes praying for everyone so much easier!

I saw the obstetrician today who seemed relatively happy with me. My tummy is reasonably settled at the moment so she wasn't particularly worried about it. Everything else seems to be progressing OK. I am still being told that I could have the baby at any point or not for weeks yet but they wouldn't stop my labour if it started again. I am slightly freaked out by how big I'm measuring though. I'm not keen on getting any further than 37 weeks with this baby! I already measure the same as I did when I was in labour with DD1 (5 weeks early) who would have been about 9lb if she'd made it to her due date. I'm only 5ft3 and I'm not sure if I have space for this baby to get that big! The consultant did cheer me up by agreeing to let me labour in the pool though

Has anyone heard from DO today?

Hello DO

Sounds positive SS. Praying DO.

Had a LOVELY LOVELY St Andrew's Day service tonight, followed by mince pies and mulled wine :). One of my favourite hymns "Will you come and follow me". During my discernment, selection and throughout my training, the lines "Will you love the you you hide if I but call your name, will you quell the fear inside and never be the same" sustained me. I couldn't help but say YES to that! :) :) :)

Thanks CD. It is handy to have everything together in one place.

Great news CC. I'll pray for the meeting next week.

TACP and MHD - Sorry to hear about your friends.

Could I please ask for some prayers for a friend? She's 39 weeks pregnant tomorrow and is snowed in. Tomorrow she is going to leave her house for the last time before the baby is born. SHe lives quite a distance from the road though (her house is accessed by a track) and will have to walk through the snow to the road end where she will hopefully be able to get into a car. Not easy when you have pelvic pain. She'll then go and stay with her Mum and Dad until the baby is born. She's had to transfer hospitals and it can't be at all easy for her.

Thanks CD.

Thanks CD. Have had a busy week or so, so not been around much and managed to miss PA's news. How wonderful - I'm so pleased! :)

Prayers continuing for all.

Brrrr!

Yey, Festive Smileys at last!!! LOL @ this -

Brilliant!!

MadHairDay - Your friend's DD with Anorexia and your Seekers Group were on my list to post onto the summary. I am not sure where they went!!? Sorry about that, am praying!!

All sounds great SS Thank you for updating - come baby (but not too quick ) xx

Praying all goes smoothly for your DF, Jaffa!! Eeek! xx

Prayers for your friend with her DX TACP - what family does she have? Prayers for her as she faces the next step in treatment etc. xx

Can't stop yawning today ......

its a bit minor in what others have going on, but i am at war with M & S
its in am i being unreasonable, long story
its getting me down a bit now

Thanks CD

mufti will go check out your thread, sorry to hear you're feeling down.

Praying for all. Mary so glad the service was so great.

i wont be posting in that topic again, interesting though it has been

DutchOma really needs our prayers today - she is so down and really struggling

Keeping the prayers going. Could do with a very small prayer that this cough goes before Saturday - got to run a party at the theatre for 20 people and can't cough all the way through the performance (eek).

Thanks all for your prayers. I totally lost the plot this morning but I think 'normal' service has now been resumed.
Going back to my hole with two duvets and two hotties and the curtains drawn.

DO HUGS FOR YOU

Waves-I am still here!!
Still contemplating churches; and we are having a few difficulties with dd1s school so prayers for peace, patience and wisdom much appreciated.
Praying....

DO, praying for you muchly love. xx