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DontstepontheMomeRaths · 27/07/2012 11:40

All welcome to join or post a prayer request. Thinking especially of Expat at this time.

This below list is just what I've summarised from reviewing the last months post, please add any requests I've missed or if I've made an error, please correct it:

Amberlight - Prayers for dh and Amber?s small business and that all will be resolved after Mr Stalker was caught on camera outside her house and arrested
Bluetinkerbell - lost her beloved Sterre during her second trimester. Now 23 weeks pregnant again, prayers for peace and for this lovely healthy baby girl
Dontsteponthemomeraths (A.K.A teaandcakeplease) - Prayers especially for her lovely man (LM) as the court case heads to High Court in September. That God would make a way, where there is no way, help him to afford the court fees and that he will finally have the closure; contact with his children and a maintenance agreement in place that is fair to him, his ex wife and to the children. For justice. It?s 6 years since divorce due to her infidelity and it is so hard for him. The children and ex wife live in another Country and the legal system there is very different and he barely sees his children due to her. Prayers that he has freedom from his past and doesn?t live in it anymore but breaks free and moves forward in all God has for him
Also for her DD who is struggling especially lately with not seeing her Dad as much as she?d like and wishing they lived all together and weren?t divorced Sad
DutchOma - Prayers for Bob, his health, the support for DO and respite care to be put in place. To see more of DGCs in the coming weeks and for Zac to get more comfortable around Grandad and her DD to not be too reluctant to visit with the grandchildren
Expat - God to hold the whole family in his arms, as they deal with the tragic loss of their beautiful daughter Aillidh
FriendofDorothy - That completion on the house they are trying to buy, happens soon and that they get all work on the new house completed, before the baby is due in December
HaveALittleFaith - Prayers for her to loose weight and get an op date soon for a blockage in her urinary tract, so she can exercise and so she can be referred for IVF and for her relationship with God to strengthen, despite the struggles and disappointments she has suffered, that she would feel God?s presence and her H
For her friend and her H who?s baby was still born at the beginning of July.
Jan2011 - Prayers for her marriage, her H?s treatment of her to change and clarity and wisdom for Jan about the future. And for her voluntary job and the training
JugglingWithTangentialOranges - For a refreshing and inspiring break this weekend in the Lakes, prayers for her marriage, her H to talk to her with respect and DS to not mimic him and less arguing in the car too Smile
Kaykat - For safety, protection and strength at this difficult time in her marriage and a way out and to find a church that is right for her
Lostmywellies - For the move next Weds, Prayers for her marriage and her H?s new behaviour to be sustainable and he stops minimising her feelings
Madhairday - For her lungs to hold out as she goes to New Wine and good weather. For her DD starting Senior school in Sept and for the support, help and understanding from the teachers with her Dyspraxia and Psoriasis she needs
MaryBS - To have favour and peace this school holiday, and that she finds lots to do without money to keep both her children entertained and without people judging DS?s behaviour. Also for her DD who was meant to be going away with the youth group and has been let down
NCIS - Prayers as she starts the open university student paramedic course
PatsyPlusOne - Her friend who has lost her 11 year old son to cancer and the 8 year old brother left behind missing him
PositiveAttitude - Prayers as they follow God?s call that they settle and are happy in this new Country and become immune to the mosquitoes Wink, also especially for DS and DD4 to adjust and back at home for DD1, DD2 And DD3, especially DD1 who is really struggling with being "mum & dad-less? And for PA?s Dad who is an Atheist and has started going to church with her Mum, who has Alzheimer?s lately
Redwhiteandblueeyedsusan - Prayers for her as she copes as a lone parent and for her DS and the long road to assessment for Autism. For her DD who has been removed from the sen register despite her needing help for a lifelong condition. DD?s IEP was reviewed without parental involvement, contrary to the sen code of practice, that God will be with BES as she gets official with the school and that her DD would get the help and support she needs and that the head teacher takes BES?s concerns seriously and stops fobbing her off
SESthebrave - For the daughter of a friend from church, who had been sectioned and is now back home with her 2 DS?s and really struggling with depression and her mum who is travelling long distances to support her and the children at this difficult time.
For SES?s friend who had an Ovarian cyst removed which was malignant and has now had to have a hysterectomy, for her husband and her to feel peace at this difficult time
TribbleWithoutACause - DH?s one and only set of car keys turn up
TUO - to find ways of working more efficiently, so she can sleep more but still get lots done, that God would lift her from the stress and tiredness and that she gets everything done before her holiday
Weegie - Thank God that treatment is bringing some relief to her condition Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Ongoing prayers for more improvement and adjusting to a new way of life for both weegie and her DH. DD has Perthe's syndrome , where the hip joint dies then regrows. Thank God for an improvement in her condition and further improvements so no op is needed.

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redwhiteandblueeyedsusan · 06/08/2012 14:27

I am struggling, muddling through packing and sorting out, washing and washing up. still got to find my paperwork...

madhairday · 06/08/2012 16:20

BES, Mary, Oma, Mome......praying especially for you all now.

madhairday · 06/08/2012 16:21

Jan, was praying for you last night too, hope that some practical things are beginning to come together a bit and that you can hold on to some of that peace.

redwhiteandblueeyedsusan · 06/08/2012 16:29

ds wants to go and see grandad. I suppose he will need to go several times before he understands.

jan2011 · 06/08/2012 17:56

thanks for all the support and prayer it really means a lot - mum just back from work and has dd i need to rest im totally wiped out. dh has been ringing and texting constantly today anytime ive had my phone on - leaving awful voicemails and texts - not nasty, but him crying, heartbroken, asking and begging me to come back. its AWFUL.

i have spoke to WA and they were helpful - they are going to see me next week. the only thing i can do in the mean time is look for a house - then i can sort all the benefits out after that... as i don't want to mess with them until i have a house i really hope it doesn't take long
im so tired

redwhiteandblueeyedsusan · 06/08/2012 19:08

good luck with the house hunting.

I am offline again soon. will be back later in the week. got death certificates and funerals to sort..

will be thinking of you when I can.

amberlight · 06/08/2012 19:18

Jan, it might be worth asking WA for a spare mobile. I believe they can supply them, so that you can switch yours off and leave it off - but still be contactable by people who you want to hear from. you need to get away from that deluge of emotional blackmail by him at the moment. Until he can respect your personal space and your right to make your own decisions in your own time, it's sensible to want to prevent him doing this.
BES, eeek re all the death certificate etc. Been there, done that - 'orrible.
Hugs/prayers all round.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 06/08/2012 19:50

"You need to get away from that deluge of emotional blackmail by him at the moment. Until he can respect your personal space and your right to make your own decisions in your own time, it's sensible to want to prevent him doing this."

So good I wanted to repeat it Smile

what she said

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Madcaplady · 06/08/2012 19:55

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DontstepontheMomeRaths · 06/08/2012 20:13

Oh yay! Helloooooooooooooooooooo! Smile

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DutchOma · 06/08/2012 20:30

Oooh, yes, come right (back) in, we have missed you.

Kaykat · 06/08/2012 20:34

Reading and praying for everyone.

BES so sorry for you and your family :(

Jan praying the lord guides you and gives you peace and strength.

And for everyone else with relationship, health and other difficulties.

My H seems to think he can go back to normal with me and can't understand why I haven't forgiven him just a week after OW dumped him and all I've had is a couple of grunted sorrys.

frillylemons · 06/08/2012 21:36

Hi everyone Smile First time I've posted here as only noticed his thread last night.

I'm 25yo, married for almost 4 years and we are expecting our first baby, due on 28th August Grin

I've started getting rather anxious about the birth, not for me but anxious for the baby. I know God's totally got it all under control, but I often get fearful about things.

Just wondering if you guys could bear me in mind and pray that this fear goes away, that I have an easy and successful birth and that my baby will be born healthy with no complications or worries?

Thanks so much Smile

madhairday · 06/08/2012 21:56

madcap sooooo good to see you and yes we missed you muchly on here.

Welcome frilly, of course you can join in and prayers for a good rest of pregnancy for you - congratulations!

I'm still walking on air from NW - helped by the fact we're going to the olympics on saturday so madly excited about that - bounce!

Tuo · 07/08/2012 00:20

Welcome frilly. Prayers for a trouble-free pregnancy and birth for you.

And welcome back Madcap. How are you? (I was TotallyUnheardOf, but then I seemed to become a regular fixture and people had heard of me, so I became Tuo! Grin)

Prayers, in her absence, for BES, for strength at this sad time and for tranquillity and organisation in the face of scary paperwork.

Prayers for a solution to the accommodation issue for jan and praying also that her h desists with the emotional blackmail. Jan, please listen to mome and amber - they are very wise. Also praying for kaykat and for anyone else with relationship issues.

Praying for Mary. I'm so sorry that things are tough for you atm; praying for a happier day tomorrow.

Also for Oma - praise for a good night's sleep and that Bob is comfortable; sorry to hear about dd letting you down, but hoping she'll be able to come soon.

And last but not least, for MHD - so good to 'see' you so happy... praying that your joy is long-lasting.

Thanks for prayers for me. The ear thing had gone this morning so I think it was just water in the ear from swimming. I do swim like a drowning hippo, so it's feasible! First day back at work survived, though not with any great deal of enjoyment! Must get a grip on things tomorrow so I don't get behind with things again. I'm struggling this week, though, as I don't have any childcare. Taking the dds in with me tomorrow, which could be interesting! Luckily they are old enough to amuse themselves and I have a lovely PA who is great with them too.

gingercurl · 07/08/2012 11:15

Lurking and praying.
My DSis and DBro are on barely speaking terms. They have always been v competitive with each other, but it seems to be getting worse. The latest thing started at the end of March when there was a disagreement about my DB's dog. My DSis youngest DC is afraid of it and Dsis and her DH feel that "aw, he just wants to play/is just excited" isn't a reason not to stop the dog from humping jumping on the child. Dsis has tried to talk to DB to clear the air and agree some rules about the dog when it's at their house, but DB refuses to even discuss it and sees it as just Dsis' problem. Now, DSis seems to be getting the blame for other things as well. I am trying to stay out of if, but am getting fed up with this. To add to the mix, DB is currently trying to guilt trip me into having us stay with them when we go to home next time. DB and his wife have no kids. They live in a two bedroom flat with a dog (terrier) and are due to get another dog in September. Dsis has three boys, lives in huge house, lots of toys and games, no traffic on street, enormous park 10 metres from front door. Guess where it's easier to stay with DS (nearly 5)? All this bickering, blaming, refusal to talk, guilt tripping seems so immature. Prayers would be appreciated.

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jan2011 · 07/08/2012 16:18

hi - i just got my laptop charger back. BES so sorry for what you are dealing with, welcome newcomers and sorry i can't focus on much needs at minute but you are all in my heart.

please can you guys give me some christian advice! dh says he does not want to stay in hte house anymore without us. he will go to his mums, and we can stay there for however long it takes. i feel this will put pressure on us because there isn't much space in his mums and i know it won't be ideal for him. i said about taking his name of the rent of our joint house and he doesn't want to do that - he is asking and pleading with me to keep the names joint, and he will love to his mums for awhile, and we can both get separate and then joint counselling to make things work and that he will put no pressure on me.

please help! is it possible for me to apply for benefits if his name is on the rent does anyone know? if not, all our finances wil still be all together and everything, the only difference is he has moved to his mums for awhile.

i don't know what to do. he has been devastated, hasn't stopped crying. i have finally got him to stop calling me by telling our pastor.

and get this - his mum and dad want to talk to my mum and dad about it all! my dad has just said since it happened that he is praying in the background and is supportive of us both - he isn't the type to really take sides. now they are going to have a meeting - about us! and i bet his mum and dad are going to try to force my mum and dad to influence me to get back with him. i really hope my mum has the balls to stand up to them and explain why this all has to happen.

im so emotionally drained. this happened to a friend of mine, but lucky for her her guy lived in another country and she just got a flight - goodbye. i have caused sooo much upset and i have to deal with it cos of facing everyone. sigh. i am so so sorry this is so long. if anyone is praying, please share your thoughts cos i really need some godly counsel.

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 07/08/2012 16:47

My parents met with ExH's but my FIL was so apologetic about it all. Maybe they do want you to work things out, but you have a choice, despite any pressure you may feel, stand firm and people will get the message. I had to put some firm boundaries up at the beginning.

My ExH's name is still on my mortage, if that helps (C&G won't take it off, long story) and I get housing benefit. The important issue is that he is not living with you. You can claim income support but not claim housing benefit, if he is paying the mortgage iyswim? But there is a danger he will feel he can turn up when he wishes and let himself in. This is also a way for him to feel he may still get you back of course and when he realises he can't, he may get angry and make you move out then or try and sell it or similar. Just bare all the possibilities in mind. It is all manipulation, as he's desperate. I'm all for working on marriages and saving them, but you have had lots of marriage counselling and he has form for verbally abusing you. In your situation I think it cannot be salvaged Sad

HTH?

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jan2011 · 07/08/2012 16:56

we are in a rental house, so does that matter? so if i can still get housing benefit etc then i guess its ok if his name is still on it - but i dont want him to pressure me for him to come back before im ready.

his mum and dad do not want to be apologetic - they and him are saying that dd needs a father as well as a mother. they wil go on and on about it. once they get something in their head that is it - they are like him, they make their minds up and there is no talking to them! i have said she still has a father and its worse to have unhappy parents but its talking brick walls

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 07/08/2012 17:41

Yes honestly it will all be fine. Go to the directgov website and find the phone number for the various help you are eligible for. They're used to things not being cut and dried when you separate.

She still has a father, like mine do. I guess they're strong Christians and believe marriage is for life? (As do I) But Jesus doesn't expect us to stay in abusive marriages, despite what some Christians seem to think Angry Or expect us as women, to put up with bad treatment by our spouse. Grrrr

Trouble is; is your H painting an accurate picture of how badly he treats you? Or what has gone on in your home? I bet he hasn't. Or is he the son who can do no wrong? Might explain how he became the man he is

Maybe you should order them this book and pop it through their letterbox anonymously Wink

How are you feeling now?

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jan2011 · 07/08/2012 18:51

thanks so much for your support Mome its so kind of you. im so glad you are out the other side of all of this. im really bad at phoning to find out about benefits and all that it stresses me out, so what im going to do is gather allthe stuff i think i need about money, and go and see the citizens advice when i get back home and hopefully they can help decide if i can afford the rent on my own and help me with the benefit forms.

yes they think marriage is for life as do/did i, and the thing is, they have had their rocky times too but they stayed in it, but dh said there were times they were going to split. i don't think they know the full picture, and my parents don't want to know the full details but they know enough to know that i have reason to leave, and ive asked them to make sure his parents know - my parents aren't exactley the bold kind, and his parents are completely overpowering (like he is) so i don't know if they will hear the message.

im feeling sad. if i had my sleep i would feel a lot better. i just want to go home. i love being with mum and dad, but i can't handle being out of routine either, i want the comfort of my own house, my friends being round the corner, all dds stuff - i have til thursday to wait till. i feel so much worse if i think about how HE is feeling - so i block it out. but the thing is - ive been through all that pain and those tears he feels now - ive been through it countless times when he didn't care - why should i have to go through it all again? should i be crying my eyes out all day? cos im not. but when i think about the pain ive 'caused' then i would be. so i just focus on whats to come.

i just hope he actually does move out and i don't end up having a really stressful few days while he moves everything out in a state, that would be awful.

im so sorry for these long posts thanks for listening it helps to get it all out and know people do care.

Madcaplady · 07/08/2012 19:22

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madhairday · 07/08/2012 19:26

I am here, praying, Jan - I don't have words of wisdom like Mome but am here. Just totally back up what Mome is saying - I do not believe for one second God would expect someone to stay in a marriage where their spouse was abusing them in any way, shape or form. he has, and still is, through manipulation, through crying at you, through getting your ILs involved. Stay strong. You need to keep taking one step after the other. Praying still for your worries to be 'shaped into prayers' and for you to know peace beyond understanding.

Mary - how are you today?

DontstepontheMomeRaths · 07/08/2012 19:31

Blush I'm not wise ladies...

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