MN Christian Prayer Request Thread: February already!!!?

[CaptainDippy]

Do not feel
totally
personally
irrevocably
responsible for everything.
That's my job.
Love, God

I like that a lot

Well, here's the round-up:

MadHairDay - Prayers needed for friend's DD who is anorexic and is still not eating. She is being tube fed, but she keeps pulling the tube out. Prayers for the girl from MHD's children's school who was recently run over outside the school. She is through the worst, but has broken legs and pelvis - a swift healing process please, Lord. Prayers for a friend of MHD's whose DH has recently left her and for her DH Gran who recently had a Stroke. Lots of prayers for MHD's lovely DD who is suffering horribly from Psoriasis and has Dyspraxia and is experiencing bullying at school Prayers for MHD struggles health-wise too!!

MrsC - Prayers for her sis who has just started a new job after being a SAHM for 5 yrs - how is she settling in, MrsC? Prayers also for a friend's mum who had a cancer DX, but died very suddenly and unexpectedly recently; and for the little family from MrsC's Toddler Group who recently lost their DH / daddy.

Caz - Finding the New Year so hard. DH should get some test results back soon - has he had them Caz? Caz's health has not been the best recently either and she has had a DX of Tonsillitis again. Boost her up, Lord. Prayers also for the family and friends of the 8 year old from Caz' class that died recently.

Amber- Prayers for the friends and family of E who died recently. Amber very bravely got through her recent op; but is now facing 6 months of Chemo followed by an Op for a DX of breast cancer. The cancer has been caught quite early and is treatable, but it is a fast-moving sort of Cancer and Amber is awaiting further tests to make sure the cancer hasn't spread. Hold Amber so so close at this time, Lord - and her family too as they come to terms with having to support their "rock". xx

CaptainCaveman - Prayers required for her DH in his hunt for a new job .....

JentlyDoesIt - Is coping with DP in prison, but struggling too - needing lots of prayers for resilience and strength, especially for her two little ones. Place lots of amazing, supportive people around her, Lord. xx

barleywood - Needs prayers in her hunt for a new church to go to; and to contribute to as well ....

TeaandCakePlease - Is struggling with juggling ..... she feels in despair with her OU degree and with the task of life in general. xx

NotQuiteGrownUp - Popped by to ask for prayers as she is struggling with juggling too!! xx

Mary - Has been quite down of late and needs lots of encouragement and prayer Please pray for Mary's DD's friend who is currently not eating and being tube fed; for S who trained with Mary who is having tests following the discovery of a lump on her spine; and for Mary's DF who is facing brain surgery after a DX of Chiari Malformation - she has a DH and a young DS.

livvylouis - Popped by to ask for prayers for her FIL who had been admitted to hospital with a racing heart.

NotSoFarNow - Needs lots of prayers for relationships - particularly with one of her DDs. Two of her DDs have recently dropped out of college and NSFN is struggling to know how best to support them and get alongside them.

Hermya - Has been having problems with anxiety of late. Is fretful and worried.

BoxofDelights - Has been spending a lot of time recently sorting out her financial position. Her anxiety is still bad and life is still tough.

blackeyedsusan - Is in the process of a possible separation from her violent husband. She has 2 children of 2 and 4 yrs; and is struggling.

practicallyimperfect - Prayers for the family and friends of Ben, a 17 yr old from the school she works at who was found dead in a river a few days ago. It was an accidental death and he looks to have slipped and fallen in on his way home from a gig late at night.

shineoncrazydiamond - Asked for prayers for a DF's DS, little Archie who sadly died after complications surrounding a traumatic delivery. Archie was a much wanted baby and it is a terrible, tragic loss for the couple

gingercurl - Asked for prayers for her relationship with her DS who is rather a "mummy's boy" - he won't let her DH do anything for him at all and it is taking it's toll.

BlessedAssurance - Her close friend was stabbed to death in S.Africa while defending another friend Prayers for all those who knew and love him. xx

shieldbug - Popped by to ask for prayers for a distant relation of hers (13 yr old boy) who was having a big operation today. The operation could possibly leave him with difficulties being able to eat or, at worst, brain damage. So hoping the op went as well as possible ....

CaptainDippy - It would be great if you could all pray for a dear friend of mine who has terminal breast cancer. Due to being a "guinea pig" for some pioneering drugs, she has been with us far longer than we ever could've hoped or expected (10 yrs!!!!); but the drugs are no longer working and she knows it is nearly time to say "goodbye". She has zoomed off to go and see family in Australia and will be embarking on a tour around the UK once she is back. She 's an incredible woman and I just pray she can do everything she wants to do before she gets too poorly and that the end will be so beautiful for her, because she deserves it.

GET PRAYING!!!!

Just flying in while I am at work.

I have just ended up a tearful, quivering wreck at work because of a phone call from DD3s careers advisor. I am fed up with the education system trying to write off DD and her future. We ahve to fight for everything and I cant do it anymore. She has had to cope with losing 3 years of her teenage life and is just trying to get back into a "normal" life again. The college want her to jump through hoops and they keep changing the goal posts!!! A few weeks ago they asked for a letter from her consultant to explain (AGAIN!!!!) why she cannot be expected to do too much, then phone call today saying if that letter is submitted she wont be allowed on the course next year!!

I am fed up!!! Now I have to go and explain all this to DD3 and shatter all her hopes for next year once more! How much does one girl have to go through?? Just want someone to give her a bit of a break and credit for what she had had to go through so far and encourage her for her future. Everyone just wants to say "you cant do that" "Thats not going to work" "you wont manage to do that".

Sorry for the rant!!! Please pray!!

Praying, PA :( Seems crap of the college, tbh. I do understand how it feels, so hopeless at times. But don't give up hope, and keep praying and hanging in there. x

PA, sounds very much like discrimination in the way they're tackling it. If it's any consolation I had the same experience many decades ago at school when they looked at what I am and decided that I wasn't worth bothering with. Logically someone who's autistic, has arthritis, is faceblind and has a spinal scoliosis (er, and now cancer ) should be in a care home or something. I'm now running my own company and doing fine, because I took absolutely no notice of the nay-sayers. Prayers that you and your daughter find a path that respects her needs and abilities.

amber :) You are brilliant x

nope, just plain determined and a bit mad

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Amber I think we are a bit mad and DD3 is incredibly stubborn very determined too. I need to collect my thoughts and get a battle plan.

Hello Everyone,

It's been another draining today. I'm feeling really vulnerable.

What to do?

I'm feeling really tired, physically and mentally, it's so hard. H has been harrassing me via text and phone calls, for days now.

I've been really strong and told him that while he still insists on being abusive, which 99% of his texts and calls have been, I'm not prepared to talk to him about anything. He wanted to meet me for a coffee today, I said no, and he became abusive (you guessed that was coming didn't you?).

Anyway, after hours of it, the last text I received from him was this one:-

"I want this STOPPED I don't want to be apart. You're shutting me out. I want to be with you at the hospital tomorrow as a couple. Please text me later. And I'll ring you. I'm sorry xxx"

I feel weak . But I also know that the whole text is still him giving the orders, no matter how he tries to dress it up.

Please encourage me and pray for me.

God Bless and thank you xx

Poppy, I think you know what to do really. But having been there, I know its hard. He's trying to be nice, because the abuse isn't working. He however has NOT changed, he is STILL an abuser. You need to distance yourself from him. Whilst you respond to his texts/calls, you are effectively giving him permission to continue. Is changing your phone number an option? Do you need to have your mobile switched on? Can someone screen your calls? Would you consider going to the police with this, particularly as its harassment? Would you consider sending him a solicitors letter, instructing him to stop? Have you a friend IRL who can remind you what a jerk he is, every time you weaken?

So sorry its so hard for you :( - am praying.

PS, you need someone with you at the hospital to protect you, and be a witness to any nastiness. I would also consider alerting the hospital, so they can evict him should he turn nasty. In a public place, you might not want to make a fuss, and may agree to something just to stop a scene. Please do NOT give him a chance.

Mary has great advice.

Have talked with you on fb but wanted to add support here too.

You are in my prayers. x

Poppy - Im sorry to hear that you are having such a tough time. Praying that God will continue to give you strength. Just an idea for tomorrow - you may want to phone first thing to find out if they have any cancellations or if they could give you another slot tomorrow for another reason.

PA - prayers for you and your DD and that the situation will resolve itself.

Amber - were you receiving more treatment today? If so, prayers that it went well.

Monty - prayers for your friend.

LOTM - Hi! I saw your other thread and read most of it. I didn't add anything because it is an issue I've no set views on but thought it was brave of you to speak out.

Oo, good idea about changing the appointment time! :)

Am :), looks like I'll have some gainful employment, at least for the next few months. 3-4 hours a week, parish administration :)

Thank you, all of you x

MaryBS I'm hanging in there, I know what I have to do, it's help with the strength bit I need and all of the loving encouragement and prayers from everyone, really helps bolster my resolve.

I'm trying to sort out another phone, DM has a good one that she doesn't use now as she upgraded. So she is going to find it for me and I'll get a pay as you go sim. I can't change the number as it's on contract, in his name. So he can even see how many calls I've made and how many texts etc, because the bill is itemised!

I have been turning it off for hours at a time, over the last three days. Hopefully, I won't have to wait too long for DM's old one

I've sent all the text's to DM. She works for the London Met so has made me aware of my options, regarding harassing texts. I'm feeling so weak mentally, at the moment though, I'm just using my strength to avoid contact as much as possible and getting on with my priorities. I will report if, he pushes it much further.

Still haven't heard from MW but will just turn up at the clinic tomorrow if she doesn't call me. I'm going to see, whether she wants to or not . Should be seeing perinatal mh nurse on Friday, Praise God for this please. I'm not going to RHCH hospital tomorrow. I'm going to call them, and tell them what has happened and tell them that I can't get there, and that I will be with my MW later and get her to call. I need support in so many different areas at the moment, so I need my strength to be able to demand that support. Prayers for this as well please.

I pray that tonight will be quiet Lord, please bring your shelter close tight to me Lord, I need you so much and you've never ever let go of me. I'm ready for the journey Lord, just stay close, so that I don't lose sight. In your Son's name, Amen x

He is holding you LPG xx

Hello mangomay and welcome

Am praying for your dear DF Monty, when do they think she'll be able to continue with her Chemo programme? xx

Amber, you are amazing!! xx

poppy ask womens aid about a non molestation order. You may also want to think about an injunction. though reading further I expect you have already been told this?

Nope, no more treatment till the 22nd (hooray). Every 3 weeks or thereabouts.
Mary, hurrah re employment!
Poppy, be aware that if it's his contract, he can have the sim card traced so would always know where you are. Womens' aid can do spare safe phones if you need them.

Lurking and praying.

Praying Poppy for you today...

Can we also pray for C, who is having surgery today, to try to relieve the pressure on her brain. Dangerous and scary stuff!

Prayers aplenty...

Am praying for C today Mary, do hope the op goes well and relieves some pressure. Do let us know xx

After having DD2 off for 2 days at the beginning of the week with some weird high temp thing; I have just picked up DD1 who is not as hot, but rather pale and ickky. Sigh. The Joy of Parenthood, eh? Please pray my lovely DD3 doesn't come down with it as she has a Party tomorrow and a Party sat and I know she would be so sad to miss them.

Latest news on my friend's sister is that recent brain function tests have revealed that only the top half of her brain is functioning, which (at the moment) means that she will be aware of everything, but unable to do anything. Trapped inside her own body I have no more words for them, only prayers for a miracle. It is just so unspeakably awful

My foster mum is going to the hospital for more tests and investigations etc today. So tiresome and frightening for her, prayers appreciated.

DippyLand is ok apart from all of that though - DD2 was fine when I popped in to get DD1; so that's positive

Just had a converstion with the school nurse, another appointment to sort out due to the fall out of h.

mary are you taking the job?

amber how are you?

poppy Don't you go back. (even though I want to)

Still wondering what to do about holidays that are booked. still not resolved it with dh. Thinking about finding every tescos/Asda between here and holiday so i cn pop into a loo that you can ctually get 2 children nd pushchair into. May stay in a travel lodge on the way and on the way back as it is a long drive solo. (which would solve the going to the loo problem)

Sad news CD :(. Prayers anyway...

BES - yes am taking the job, its ideal really! On the proviso that friendships are more important than the job, so if it doesn't work out, then we can still be friends.

CD, prayers aplenty. There are brain-interface computers now that can allow people to communicate even if their bodies won't co-operate, but this may or may not be of any use to your friend's sister.

BES, I'm ok apart from a headache after the day from heck so far. Poor ds has had really bad news re recent exam retakes and he's in a state over it . Doing all we can to boost his morale.

Plus a silly organisation who arranged for me to go do a disability audit tomorrow for them at their building...and then said I can't attend as I might be a security risk unless they have two solid days to check my credentials (having known about the meeting for two months)! Er, what sort of security risk might a wee disabled mum who works for the Government and is on chemotherapy be, exactly?

I would think the main risk would be that they lose you in the building Amber, never to be seen again. Now you'll have to admit that is a distinct possibility...

I could be living wild in there for years, surviving off scraps of food left by the passing tourists ! You're right!