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HI FIVE!! MN Christian Prayer Request Thread Continues .......

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CaptainDippy · 27/07/2006 20:25

Hello there!!

"Never doubt that a community of thoughtful, committed women, filled with the power and the love of God, using gifts they have identified and developed, and pursuing passions planted in them by God - never doubt that these women can change the world"

Need I say more (thanks for that quote MaryBS!)

Well, here's a summary of July's requests - Do update if you can!!

MaryBS - Prayers for her mum coming to terms with her vocation. Been having vivid dreams and would like for them to stop (have they?) DH's nephew was adopted at the age of 3 and is now exhibiting some bad behavioural problems, mum and dad asking about "giving him back" etc. Very difficult situation. Prayers for study etc as she undertakes the course to become a Reader at church. Difficult situation regarding the church hall needs to be resolved. DD has a class mate who keeps hitting her etc, MaryBS unsure of how to handle the situation. Lots of prayers for non-Chiristian DH as he becomes more involved in church life (YEY! ) Prayers for situation between Vicar and a member of choir and finally prayers for a friend who has been meeting with Social Workers re: possibly adopting today! Pudmog - Feeling nauseous still (16 weeks PG, due on Jan 17th) and has chest infection. Has been struggling to control DS' asthma and has been really, really struggling with church (one couple in particular making it very hard.) Continuing prayers for the situation regarding racist accusations levelled at her children's school.

Twiga - DH's Uncle has Oesophogeal cancer and is very, very ill.

harrisey - Has found somewhere to live when her and her family move to Glasgow to attend Bible College in Sept. Praise God!!

Xavielli - Dad is home from hospital and is doing well. Lots of prayers for her sister who has had to have an abortion following the discovery that her unborn baby had Edward's Syndrome. Prayers as they cope with this loss.

longwaytogo - Ongoing prayers for her DD's health problems, especially for her as she attends Allergy Clinic on Aug 31st Prayers too for her nan and grandad who were involved in a car accident; although they were not seriously hurt, they are battered and bruised and coming to terms with the shock of it all. Lots of prayers for her friend who is going to adopt a little boy - they are meeting up for the 1st time very soon!!

JessicaandRebeccasMummy - DH had another operation on July 5th - Is going to be discharged from the army very soon, lots of prayers for them as a family - finding new job, home etc etc.

Nanou1 - DH didn't get job in the end. Feeling very and right now - lots of prayers needed for reassurance and acceptance - and for another to job to come up very soon!! How did DD do in France Nanou1 btw??

TigerT - DD had to have another op on her head on July 6th as wound was becoming infected - praying that her little DD is ok, the infection is gone and she is on the road to recovery.

footprint - Struggling with depression and anxiety - has been doing better and was last seen going off on her hols with her family! How are you doing honey??

katzg - Didn't get job , but is feeling positive and praying hard that another job opportunity will come up soon as her contract on her current job runs out on Aug 31st. Also prayers for her DD who is under Consultant care for the skin condition Cutaneous Mastocytosis.

PandaG - Currently off on lots of hols - so praying she is having a lovely time! Her youth leader who had cancer died and the service was a beautiful tribute to her.

CatJ - DD4 is still in hospital and is improving, but she is going to require lots of ongoing prayers as she is going to spend quite a bit of time in hospital over the coming weeks / months etc .... Lots of prayers for all the LO's that DD4 is in hospital with.

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - DS2's excema is very bad and keeping them all up at night - Prayers for sleep in that household!!

puddingz - Prayers for the family of a little boy (8 yrs) who was tragically killed in a Hit and Run incident.

naerlythree - Prayers for baby DS who has been very poorly.

Kate100 - Prayers for communication issues between her and her dad.

melbournemum - Prayers for her DB and SIL who are about 9 weeks PG. They have lost a number of children through miscarriage - Praying that this "Little Bean" holds on!!

waswondering - Prayers for cousin's 2 week old DD2 who is in hospital with a viral infection.

CaptainDippy - As ever, ongoing prayers for job situation (hers and DH's), house situation and driving lessons (going well btw ) Prayers for friends who are struggling with new baby DS and for friends who are coming to terms with the fact that they will never grow old together as DH has diagnosed with terminal cancer. I think that is all for me - for now!

Love and Prayers to you all. xxxx

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IdrisTheDragon · 23/08/2006 13:48

Hello .

Could you pray for my friend's wife's dad, who has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer . He is getting results soon which will show how far it has spread and what treatment he needs.

Thank you.

PandaG · 23/08/2006 13:49

Hi Idris - will do. Please let us know how he gets on.

CaptainDippy · 23/08/2006 18:55

Hi weirdbird - Good to see you honey - "getting there" .... Continuing to pray lots - hope the consultant appointment gives you plenty of hope and lots to focus on - Stay in there baby!!

Idris - so sorry hear about your friend's wife's dad Praying for strength and love in that situation - keep us posted! xx

All ok in DippyLand - DD's just in the bath, will be in bed soon - hurrah!!

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MarsLady · 23/08/2006 21:07

can we pray for Solucky. She's in the middle of a real dilemma She doesn't need judgement or even opinion really, but she does need prayer. Prayer for her, her DH and those twins babies she's carrying.

longwaytogo · 23/08/2006 21:09

Evening all, good to see us all still posting.

Idris praying so much for your friends wife Dad.

Weird bird just take it easy, praying it was just a blip and that you will be able to enjoy rest of pregnancy

waswondering that is brill about ds and sunday school. There is nothing for my lo's atm not sure what age sunday school starts, but definately doesn't cater for 3 & 2yr.

All well in our house atm - have spent an absolute fortune today, supposedly on school uniform but not much of that bought but a lot of other things

CaptainDippy · 24/08/2006 08:49

Morning - it is my Wedding Anniversary - yey!!

Thank you for that link Mars, I really didn't know what to say, but someone posted a link for a book called The Shaming of the Strong, which is the book I lent MaryBS a while back!! It is an incredible story by the daughter of Jennifer Rees Larkom (Spelling??) - Christians, I hope it helps her if she does buy it!! Poor so lucky, we must all pray for her!! xxxx

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PandaG · 24/08/2006 09:08

Happy Wedding Anniversary CD

praying for solucky. Don't know what else to say. What a dilemma.

weirdbird · 24/08/2006 11:55

Happy Anniversary CD, any plans?

Also praying for solucky, had a quick read through last night, but didn't have any useful advice to offer and no words of wisdom (nothing new there )

DD has gone off to play at her best friends house for the day so am child free, not really sure what to do with myself...

katzg · 24/08/2006 13:12

i have found a lovely piece about prayer but thought i would start a new thread with it hope thats ok

Daddy's chair

sleepysooz · 24/08/2006 13:22

I know it might not sound like a big deal, but our twins 2.10 dd & ds have never slept by themselves. We are going to put them in their own beds on friday, we have taken a weeks leave to deal with this, surely 10nights and the worst of it will be over, I am making a big deal running up to tomorrow night, encouraging them and letting them choose own bedding/accesories so far so good.

I like the supernanny approach but not seen her do it with twins, that run off in different directions so might opt for a stairgate at bedroom door, as well as the safety aspect, stairs 3ft in front of door!!!

We could do with some support and prayer to help us along the rocky path of terrible 2 double tantrums

Thanks sooz

sleepysooz · 24/08/2006 13:23

We need the patience of a saint if anybody can organise that

CaptainDippy · 24/08/2006 13:50

Praying for you sooz - you brave lady!! Recommend stairgate in front of door most highly!!

Thank you all for your congratulations!! We've been married 4 years - I am a very blessed lady!!

Gotta go - lots to do!!

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Xavielli · 24/08/2006 14:36

You'll soon know CD!! Did you not know you are carrying twins?

CaptainDippy · 24/08/2006 15:57

Oooooh, you cheeky monkey, Xavielli!! Ooooooh, why I oughta .......

I suppose it is a possiblity.

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IdrisTheDragon · 24/08/2006 16:51

Thank you for the prayers - have found out that he is being operated on tomorrow - not sure whether this is to find out the stage of cancer but anyway, I hope it will go smoothly.

I am praying too, although not sure whether the prayers of a somewhat lapsed Christian will be as good.

Xavielli · 24/08/2006 18:04

I know this is petty, but it has really done my head in today! Please could you pray that DD has 'average' sized feet?! Been to the 2 shops in my town that sell clarks shoes to get DS a new pair, he is size 4 1/2 H (!!!!!!!) and in the whole town there was only one pair of shoes! Also, please pray that by some miracle I can actually afford the double buggy I want! The one I have at the moment is so hard to push that by the time I get home I am crying with frustration and pain!!!!

Sorry to ask for something so small at this time when other people have bigger problems, just finding it really hard to deal with today!

CaptainDippy · 24/08/2006 18:09

Not small problems Xavielli, my dear!! Especially sympathising with you as a former mother of 2 under 2 - [[hugs]] What is the new buggy you would like to get - I have a Phil nTeds and it is heavenly - took DH and I almost a year to save up for it though - hoping you find enough to pay for yours honey - Also praying for Xavi's feet to grow into a more normal, easy to find shoes for size - We have a fabby shop near us that sells all sorts of strange sizes - even stocked a couple of pairs for DD2 who is a teeny size 2 and walking!! Bless! You should come and stay with me and we can go there together!! No trival at all sweetheart!!

Idris - Praying for your friend's wife's dad and the op tomorrow - hope it goes well - either to cure him or to investigate the cancer. Let us know how it goes - and, btw, your prayers are just as "useful" as ours, don't underestimate yourself - or your faith - good to have you with us!! xxxx

Gotta go - putting DD's to bed and off out for Anniversary meal .....

Sorry form istakes, no time to check ....

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Xavielli · 24/08/2006 18:27

At the moment I have This one and I HAVE TO HAVE This one.

I always worry with the P&T that the baby looks like it is in the shopping basket! lol

CaptainDippy · 24/08/2006 18:32

I can see why you have to have that one - looks very groovesome - hope you can get it!!

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Xavielli · 24/08/2006 18:35

Started (today, lol) buying mothercare vouchers to buy it, so I don't spend the money on anything else! Genius methinks!!

CaptainDippy · 24/08/2006 18:53

Genuis!!

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longwaytogo · 24/08/2006 22:25

xavielli I have the instep nipper double and it is a dream. It's only 9 kgs thats lighter than any single I have. It pushes up hill like a knife through butter, the seats lie flat for a new born and I love, love, love my pushchair.

cd hope your having a lovely meal.

Idris God hears the prayers of those who cry out in his name. God hears our prayers lapsed or not.

Work today has been sooo boring. 28 beds and only patients in about 9 beds with a few quick in and outs through out the day and there were 4 HCA's on which is crazy as last thurs I was the only one. we've been fighting for jobs all day.

DH fed up today he supposed to have a consultant appointment but they rang this morning to say don't bother coming consultant has rung to say he not coming in. This is the 2nd time he has done the same thing and 6 wks ago he refused to see him because someone had booked him into fracture clinic and not the clinic he was supposed to be in, and he stormed off in a strop (consultant that is not dh)

sleepysooz · 24/08/2006 22:44

Xavielli - I also had the instep nipper double (all terrain), you need it with 2 children, light as a feather, best choice I made, I have just sold it for £80 then I note on e-bay going for £150 (missed out there, didn't I) £299 new but there are other terrain pushchairs £199 for similar models!

Good luck

Xavielli · 24/08/2006 23:04

Is that a side by side jobby? Only problem with that is I use public transport and don't drive, so would be worried it could mean me walking everywhere. Will have a look! Thanks ladies

God bless