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

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CaptainDippy · 30/11/2010 18:01

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 Smile

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

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 Grin

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

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

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

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 Smile Prayers for her as she restarts her journey with the Lord Smile

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!! WinkSmile

NorthernLurker's Sister and her partner enjoyed a beautiful Wedding in the snow this weekend just gone Smile 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. Smile xxxxxxx Let us know CC. xxxxx

LovesBeingaDaddysGirl - Recently lost her Father to cancer Sad 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) Smile!!!!

...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!!!!!!!! Biscuit

Get Praying!!!!

WinkGrin

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

OP posts:
DingDongMaryBSonHigh · 22/12/2010 19:47

Praying...

Please keep my church in your prayers... and also my BIL...

madangelhaironchristmasday · 23/12/2010 13:41

Praying Mary...did you get my email?

jaffacakeaddict · 23/12/2010 17:18

Prayers for all.

Gingercurl - I agree.

BoxofDelights · 23/12/2010 23:37

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers everyone. I shall add my prayers for your concerns and congratulations Swaliswan.
It seems to take me all day to write a simple response. Yesterday I had a bad day as I went to get Christmas food supplies and it was all rather too much (spent more than an hour crying in the toilets which wasn't my proudest moment!). I will probably be alone on Christmas day so I have bought some candles and will try to focus on positive prayers during the day. I hope that my sleeping pattern actually improve (no sleep for two nights, slept most of the day today: not ideal).
DingDongMaryBSonHigh thank you so much for your advice, I agree that making future plans (although they feel rather unlikely to ever emerge) is a good sign. I suppose my frustration is an indication that I want things to change but I seem to be fighting a losing battle with anxiety which is preventing me resolving the bad or allowing in the good.
Notquitegrownup I am heartened to hear that others have been through this and have found a way through it. Everything feels really stuck and I feel as if everything is flatlining. I shall hold on to the idea of "doing it all in the light that is Christ". My GP is good but very busy and rather traditional, I have been offered medication which I hope to avoid. I have resorted to the Samaritans before, but it can be hard just retelling the same story again and again.
I hope everyone has a very blessed and Merry Christmas

katsh · 24/12/2010 07:27

boxofdelights, amber, mary bs - I've just stopped to pray for you all right now. Praying for all on this thread and known to each of us who are lonely, sad, anxious and ill, and thanking God that he has come to us in our loneliness, sadness, anxiety, illness and great need. I watched the 4th episode of Nativity last night on the BBC ( watch it on iplayer anyone who missed it) and was incredibly moved and overwhelmed by the coming of Jesus. I pray that you all have a Christmas where you know he is right there with you. Thank you for your prayers.

amberlight · 24/12/2010 08:50

Thank you for the prayers, everyone. I feel much more able to cope right now.
Keeping everyone in my prayers over Christmas...

madangelhaironchristmasday · 24/12/2010 09:19

Just want to thank you all so much for your prayers for my health. I had some good news yesterday from my consultant, my lung capacity has increased. This is pretty well unheard of for my condition, usually once you've lost it you've lost it and it tends to go downhill. Earlier this year when I was in hospital and having a really bad time I thought that things were getting worse and it was a downhill slide, and had a particular couple of nasty bugs which tend to hang on. Well, my last sample showed clear - awesome - and my breathing tests were better - still not great but in the right direction! I do feel this can only be the power of prayer, so wanted to say thankyou. Xmas Smile

On another note please pray for my friend. Her dd is being tube fed again as organs shutting down. Sad I am really concerned.

DingDongMaryBSonHigh · 24/12/2010 09:47

Fantastic news MHD! :) And you too Amber!

Thinking of you BoxofDelights, that you will find some peace tomorrow, and in the time ahead.

I've finished my sermon! :)

BoxofDelights · 24/12/2010 18:35

Thank you all. Adding my prayers to your concerns too. The realisation that it is Christmas Eve hit me in a way I wasn't quite prepared for and I am not feeling so brave now. But I shall hold my own little midnight mass tonight. I have candles at the ready.

HermyaTheRedNosedReindeer · 24/12/2010 20:47

Merry Christmas everyone!!! I hope you are all well.

Boxofdelights Praying that God will surround you with his presence.

Mad Praise God!!!

DS and I are doing well, he's still got a sniffle but it has never been worse than that so thank you for your prayers on that front.

Also thank you for all of your prayers and support over this last year, I've been so grateful for all of them and I know that in some of the tougher times it was your prayers that got me through.

You're all so wonderful and special and I pray that God blesses each and every one of you.

HallelujahHeisBorntoMary · 25/12/2010 01:30

HE'S HERE, HE'S BORN, HAPPY BIRTH OF THE CHRIST CHILD TO EVERYONE :o

amberlight · 25/12/2010 08:15

Happy Christmas everyone!!!!

mufti · 25/12/2010 09:36

HAPPY CHRISTMAS ALL, ENJOY X

OmaknitsbooteesforBabyJesus · 25/12/2010 10:21

THE LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS AND THE DARKNESS HAS NOT OVERCOME IT.

HALLELUJAH, HE IS BORN OF MARY WHO IS CHRIST THE LORD

Notquitegrownup · 25/12/2010 11:30

Flying by to wish you all a very happy, peaceful and blessed Christmas.

Special thoughts with Jently, if you pop in Sweetheart. Do hope that you are able to have lots of Christmas snuggles with your two precious little ones today.

Congratulations too to SS.

Slightly early morning this morning - link here

God bless all

WisteriaWoman · 25/12/2010 18:34

Happy Christmas all. Prayers for all , especially Box and Caz. Have been thinking of u both today.

Pls pray for the family of the young woman whose body was found today. Such sad sad news.

Thank you all for your prayers over the past year.
WW

BoxofDelights · 25/12/2010 18:41

Praying with you all. It has been difficult having Christmas Day alone (and no sleep last night) but I am going to use the time on this blessed day to pray and plan for how I would like the future to be.

xx

gingercurl · 25/12/2010 22:16

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas.
Thinking of you Box.

TotallyUnheardOf · 25/12/2010 23:41

In haste as am on new IPhone and don't really know what I am doing with it yet! Just had to share some good news. Do you remember I asked for prayers a few weeks ago for some friends who were undergoing fertility treatment? Well they got a BFP today. Thank you all. Am so happy for them. Still early days so will keep praying. Thoughts and prayers to all today.

BoxofDelights · 26/12/2010 01:00

Thank you gingercurl, very thoughtful of you (it has been a surreal day). Also that's great news totallyunheardof (and congrats on IPhone too Xmas Wink

amberlight · 26/12/2010 09:11

Prayers aplenty for everyone this Boxing Day

OmaknitsbooteesforBabyJesus · 26/12/2010 10:21

And best wishes for a happy Boxing Day from me too. I wish I had any idea how to come to terms with an iPhone or I might get one Xmas Grin
Congratulations on your friend's pregnancy TUO

jaffacakeaddict · 26/12/2010 11:26

Prayers for everyone today. Happy boxing day.

Wonderful news TUO.

mufti · 26/12/2010 12:23

i would like to add prayers for the family , of joaana yeates, who was missing in bristol, now body found Sad

TotallyUnheardOf · 26/12/2010 14:36

Ok. Am getting a bit better at this! Have now caught up with this thread a bit more. My prayers are with you all. Will write more when I have proper Internet access and not just the phone. Just to confirm that we got back to the uk safely and I'm now at my parents' house. Wanted to go to midnight mass but didn't quite know how to bring the subject up (v non church-going household) and then my sister arrived late and I missed my chance. Am cross with myself for not being more forceful about this. :( I did talk to dh though about my desire to go to church and he has agreed not to be openly disparaging in front of the kids, which is the best I can hope for for now.

You have all been in my thoughts a lot.

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