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MN Christian Prayer Request Thread TAKE THREE!!

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CaptainDippy · 13/05/2006 08:52

Hello everyone!!

As PandaG mentioned, the thread was getting a tad long, so I thought it was about time to begin another one!!

I'll start with a summary of all prayer requests in April and May (this obviously doesn't mean that any prayer requests before that time are now null and void - but the list would just be waaaay too long - So please do refer to the other threads from time-to-time to catch up on prayer requests before April 2006!!)

Here goes .....

DumbledoresGirl - Finding life tough coping with vomit phobia, especially with DH away a lot - Strength.

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - Relationship with mum (mum drives her loopy re: how to bring up her children etc); all affected by bird flu; relationship with non-Christian DH. Feeling very tired atm!!

Portree - Going through IVF atm

katzg - Has applied for ideal job (closing date 30th May)

Waswondering - Prayers for MNer ruthlouise who recently lost a baby at 18 weeks, she used to have a faith, but doens't anymore.

MadameDeMars - Prayers for friend whose DH has recently left her following an affair; other friend has recently been diagnosed with cancer.

SaggarMakersBottomKnocker - Friend's DD recently died, prayers for the family as they grieve.

longwaytogo - Feels surrounded by a Black Cloud atm, finding life very hard; prayers for her friends DS who might possibly have anorexia / bulimia.

pudmog - Currently dealing with her past - lots of flashbacks, life very tough. Has been having counselling and had a recent breakthough - Praise the Lord!! Smile

Nanou1 - Having to go back to work f/t as DH cannot get a job at present, would like to be a better friend at keeping in touch; learning to be a Christian family - not many Christian friends around. Possible job just come up!!

Wilbur - Friends just about to emabark on their 4th round of IVF at Lister Hospital

NASWM - Life very Sad atm, feeling very low.

PandaG - Thinking hard about where to go re: going back into teaching etc etc atm. Has just become Chair of the PTA. Feeling a bit low and uncertain.

Twiga - DH has surgical exams throughout May, prayers for friends niece was was born early due to pre-eclampsia - has been moved out of closed incubator - Hurrah! Grandpa (90) has just had stroke - needs to let go and be with his Heavenly Father now.

MaryBS - Non-Christian DH has expressed an interest in going to church - Hurrah!

KateF - Lots of stress atm. Thanks for prayers for Philip Dunne who goes to her church, he is improving - Praise the Lord!! Smile

CaptainDippy - Usual prayers re: getting a p/t job and a home of their own; prayers for DD's who are very chesty and unwell, esp as DD1 had pneumonia this time last year; prayers that she will pass her driving test soon!!

JessicaandRebeccasMummy - I know her DH will find out about is happening to his job (he's had health problems for a while) around now - So let's prayer something amazing happens for that little family.

That seems to be about all!!

Byeeeeeeeee! Smile xxxx

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:19

Evening again! Just got back from Tesco (whoopee!), having an NCT Father's Day BBQ here tomorrow so needed to get some bits in. Hope it goes well! Smile

Will defo pray for your dad Xavielli - esp on the 27th. Must have been a bit of a shock for it all to happen so quickly, but praise the Lord it did - God is even working in the NHS ....

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I am glad you didn't mind contacting Kiwikat, MaryBS, I didn't think you would - you are very lovely indeed. Smile Hopefully she'll arrive on the thread soon; but if you would like to "stalk" her a bit, she's can often be found on this thread......

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Oh longwaytogo - your poor poor friend, I am cannot even begin to imagine how she must feel. So lost. So empty and raw. I just pray God would wrap His arms of love around her and just fill her up with only the Peace that He can give. Words simply aren't enough. 10 is no age at all and it just seems so wrong, so unjust that someone of only 10 should die. I can't explain it, all I know is that God knows what He is doing, even if we don't always understand what happens. [hugs] and prayers to your friend. xxx

...and [[hugs]] and prayers to you too. I am so sorry you feel so low right now. I am praying for you, that God would fill you with His joy and that He would put wonderful people around you. People that love you and care about you and want to support you through this. It's a tough job you have too. Not only being a mummy, but working in the Health Service too!! I am not sure I could work on the gynae ward, poor thing. You are brave and you are worth more than this. Keep believing it honey. xxxx

(Thanks for your reassuring words that 2 and 3 is easier too - meant a lot!! What is your age gap btw??)

Best go to bed, getting tired and need to have loads of energy for tomorrow - church followed by BBQ!!

Praying for you all. Big [hugs]] Grin xxxx

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:22

Gosh, your babies were bon at 36 and 37 weeks, MaryBS - How big were they?? My little DD2 was born at 36 weeks and was 5lb - so tiny it was scary!! (Sorry - I hope you don't mind me reading your little chat thread!!?) Smile

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coggy · 17/06/2006 22:28

Just having a lurk around and rading through this thread.
Made me cry that you'd remembered me and my ds on your May/June summary. Thank you so much.
I do check up on what's happening on this thread fairly often and I REALLY appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

I hope you have a lovely time tomorrow at your NCT bar-be-que Captain Dippy.
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longwaytogo · 17/06/2006 22:31

13 months is the age gap, and i've only worked in health service since march before that we were ministers so have had huge life changes over recent months. We are surrounded by wonderful spiritual people at church but because of what has happened we now travel 16 miles to church and consequently cant get as involed as we would like because of the distance - although this is a much better church for the children as there are things for them to be involved in and other teenagers their age

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:32

That's ok coggy. How are you doing?? [hugs]

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MaryBS · 17/06/2006 22:32

DS was 36 weeks and weighed just under 7lb, DD weighed 7lb 3oz. One of the strange things about OC is that the body does seem to try and help, the babies seem to get bigger earlier.

I don't mind you reading the chat thread.

I think we should pray for Kiwikat though. If she is at Queen Charlotte she'll be fine, I just want to make sure she is getting the best care possible..... I don't want to scare her, but she is SO close to the time where it starts to get concerning, I really hope and pray they're monitoring her well.....

Jenny Chambers at the support group is lovely. The sooner Kiwikat can speak to her the better. Jenny will advise her on exactly what should be happening and exactly what answers she should be demanding.

Please God take care of them both!!!!!

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:34

Gosh - big changes LWTG! Shock Not sure what to say - am praying and wishing stuff wasn't so complicated and crappy-feeling for you atm - You've had a lot to adjust to and it will take time to feel more happy and settled. "Rome wasn't built in a day" and lots of megacliques like that!! Grin xx

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:34

...or "*mega-cliches" even!! Blush

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coggy · 17/06/2006 22:35

I'm okay thanks C.Dippy. I feel a bit sad at the moment as my AF came yeserday. I look at my friends sometimes who had babies at the same time as me and can't quite believe what has happened to us.
Most of the time I'm fine but, you know, every now and again it's horrid.

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:36

Yes. We should defo pray for Kiwikat!! (Thanks MaryBS!!) Gosh, your LO's were quite feisty for early babies!! My DD2 was such a little weed, bless her!! Smile

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:37

I can imagine coggy. Sad Do you have any children yet, or are you just waiting for the miracle?? Smile Must be heart-breaking everytime you get your AF. Poor honey. xx

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:38

4 of us all online at the same time - Hee! Hee! Grin

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coggy · 17/06/2006 22:39

Still waiting! DS was our first and we took nearly 5 years ttc him so we're not holding our breath!!!

longwaytogo · 17/06/2006 22:39

I know and i really wish i could change the negative thinking that goes on in my head constantly. I sometimes wonder if God got it all wrong or that we heard him wrong and we should never have gone into the ministry in the first place. After all if we hadn't we wouldn't have been in the place we were when dh had his affair. Would never have lived next door to HER.

How on earth do I get rid of the anger that consumes me, and when will i be able to think of her without wanting to kill her. As a Christian I should be able to forgive and as someone who is so used to standing in the pulpit and preaching forgiveness surely I should have the answers.

MaryBS · 17/06/2006 22:40

CD - lets just say I wouldn't have like to have gone full term with them! :o

Sorry everyone else, prayers for you all, but I'm a bit preoccupied at the moment.....

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:43

Oh coggy Sad I truly sincerely pray for that little miracle for you right now. xx

lwtg - these things take time. You can't expect your feelings to just disappear when you've been through so much. I am sorry you've had to endure all of this, but you are still a Christian. You are still married. You still have beautiful children. You are far away from that place where all the hurt and pain happened and your will smile again. Keep posting here and be assured we are all thinking of you and praying for you!! xxxx

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:44

MaryBS - They'd have been WHOPPERS!! Grin

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:44

lwtg - 13 months - you beat me, hands down!! Wink

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longwaytogo · 17/06/2006 22:45

sorry didn't mean to blurt it all out on here, just even when i am surrounded by people who love me I feel so alone.

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:46

Blurt away lwtg - After all - PandaG and I are always up on our soap boxes ([wink}), so it's time for someone else to have a go for a change. I am sorry you feel so alone right now. God is with you, even if it doesn't always feel like it. You can never be alone honey. xx

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MaryBS · 17/06/2006 22:50

lwtg - huge hugs to you. I get lonely as well. My DH doesn't share my newly rediscovered faith. Its taken 15 years for me to forgive my ex-'D'H and the woman he had an affair with and who he left me for. Its taken me even longer to forgive the man who sexually assaulted me and left me scared (sometimes still scared) of men. Just keep praying.... don't ever stop praying.

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CaptainDippy · 17/06/2006 22:52

Prayer can get you through an awful lot of stuff!! Smile Thanks for that MaryBS. xx

(How old are your two now then?? Sorry, completely off the point, but feel like it would be nice to know each other a bt better, ifykwim??) Smile

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MaryBS · 17/06/2006 22:53

Oh and lwtg, feel free to advise me on how to get through the gutwrenching ordeal I've got coming up on Wednesday! :o

MaryBS · 17/06/2006 22:55

CD - they're 6 (DD) and 4 (DS). I keep having to pop into DS's room as he's all hot and bothered, from the humidity so keeps crying :(

Bear with me everyone - there's a lot going on tonight, and I've been awake since 4am! :o

MaryBS · 17/06/2006 22:58

coggy - prayers for you as well, it must be hard for you {hug}