September Already!!? MN Christian Prayer Request Thread Take 6!!

[CaptainDippy]

Hello one and all!

September already!!? (Well nearly ....) Good grief!? Where does the time go????

Here's a brief summary of August's Prayer Requests.........

katzg - Desperately looking for a new job, has been having interviews - so hopefully something will come up soon please God!!? Contract for current job has been extended to Oct 31st. PiccadillyCircus - Has a difficult decision to make - would like prayer for strength to make the right decision.

MaryBS - On-going prayers as she has commenced her Reader training. Prayers for motivation in her studies etc Prayers for her relationship with her mother. Her 1st sermon is on Oct 1st. Prayer requests for a 15 year old boy who died of a suspected asthma-attack on youth pilgrimage this summer and for non-Christian lady she knows who has been to see a Specialist about a lump in her breast (do we have any more on that Mary??) On-going prayers for DH's nephew who is having a very rough time with his parents who adopted him and are not sure whether they would like to keep him or not etc. Finally, praise and prayers for bro and SIL who have been approved for the adoption of two little girls!! Praying the adoption goes smoothly and that God blesses them as parants and as a family.

Catj - DD4 has been very poorly, last we heard she was on the ward and still fighting (11th Aug). God Bless you little one!

Xavielli - Got engaged!! Prayers as she starts to make marraige preparations for next July. Has been feeling very down receently - needs lots of [hugs] and prayers. Lots and lots going on in her life - stresses with young children and untidy house, DP's bro staying and slight computer game addiction which is being dealt with atm. Also prayers for friend's mum who has cancer which has spread.

Nanou1 - Prayers for cousin's children who are coping with their parents' divorce. Prayers for her swollen tummy, which has bee causing her a lot of discomfort. Lots of prayers for DH who is trying to find a new job. He had a job interview yesterday (30th Aug), which he thought went well - pray he gets a 2nd interview. Sorting out the house after burglary while they were away on holiday.

NASWM - Has been really struggling recently - very low. Lots of [hugs] and prayers her way.

longwaytogo - Prayers for her nan who has a wound on her arm which is not healing. Praying lots for the "ghosts of the past" to be completely over-come by God's love and care for her and her special family!!

Podmog - Has 20 week scan today (31st Aug) - worried about it - prayers it goes really well and all is fine with LO. Also prayers for doctors / nurses / midwifves etc reaction to current NHS "over-weight" issues! On-going prayers for difficult situation at church involving one couple. Praise God that DS is sleeping better - praying that Podmog gets lots and lots of nice sleep too!

Twiga - DH's Uncle died - Prayers for family and friends and they deal with grief - Praise for the good life he had! Praise God for fantastic Holiday Club Twiga has been involved with - prayers for those children as they go off back to "normalilty" - praying that they stuff they have learned will stick with them all their days!! Praying for her driving lessons and for her DH who is studying for exams. Prayers for friend who lost a baby at 16 weeks and would be due around now. Pray that Twiga would know best how to support her.

Yorkiegirl - Her DH Nigel died while on holiday with them this Aug. Prayers that they would be so strong as a family and that God would be so very close to them at this time. Praying so much for them all as they cope. [hugs] and love. xxxx

MarsLady - Prayers for mouse problem in her house! Prayers for her as she completes her Doula training and tackles her OU essays - praying she'll remain as unstressed as poss and sail through!! Prayers for finances as a family as studies come to an end etc. Praise that her friend Dave is going from strength to strength (has been back at work a little!) Prayers for friend (Simon) who has been in a medically induced coma - they were due to try and wake him up soon - prayers it went ok and the damage is not too much. (How is he???) Also prayers for "J" whose DH has just told her their marriage is over, they have a 2.6 yr old.

weirdbird - WELCOME!! Lots and lots of prayers needed for weirdbird's little unborn babe. She has been having contractions and is so scared little one is going to come before he/she is ready. She is nearly 24 weeks, which is the point at which they can intervene (Praise God!!) Pray that LO stays in long enough to be ok!!

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - Popped in! DS2's excema is much better - Praise God! Doing ok in her household!

moretenaanyone - Prayers for friend who has died. He was in his 30's and he leaves behind a widow in her 20's.

tjacksonpfc - Her DP died of bowel cancer earlier this year and she is missing him so much. She has two very young daughters and is struggling. Strength and love to them all. xxxx

AngelJay - WELCOME!!!

Sleepysooz - WELCOME!! Prayers as she puts her twins in the same bedroom to sleep on their own for the first time! Eeeek!

Tawny75 - Prayers as she goes for an appointment with her consultant about her eyes this morning (31st) Please let us know how it went and what he/she said!

SaggarMakersBottomKnocker - Prayers for friend of her DD who has died following an incident with an air rifle.

Sharpe2626 - Prayers for her sister and BIL as they deal with the still birth of their little girl a couple of weeks ago. xxxx

IdristheDragon - Prayers for friend's wife's dad. He has bowel cancer and has recently had an operation (25th Aug) Any more on this Idris??

PandaG - Prayers for a horrid stye she has on her eye! [hugs]

SoLucky - Lots and lots of prayers as she makes the terible decision about what to do about the twins she is carrying. One twin is fine and healthy, but the other has suspected Edward's Syndrome. So much strength and love to that family. xxxx

nailpolish - Prayers for as she is coming out of the otherside of a very difficult decision and situation.

footprint - Still feeling very low, anxious and depressed. Strength and Love to you honey!! xxxx

CaptainDippy - Praise God!! for her pregnancy (due end of April next year) and that things are actually happening with regards to buying her own house!! God is good!! Praying that the ideal house would come along and that the sale would progress quickly and smoothly!! (Is this asking too much!!!!!?) Prayers as she approaches driving test date. Prayers for relationship with PIL, especially MIL who is driving her completely mad atm!!!!! That's all for now!!

Lots of Love, [hugs] and Prayers to all - so good to "know" you guys - you are all stars!! xxxx

Hi all. DS1 enjoyed his first morning at school. However DS2 has been sick this afternoon, so all is not well in the naswm house atm. Please pray if you can. Thanks Nx

Oh naswm! So sorry. Praying he is better soon.

thank you so much everybody for your kind messages - will pass them on to dh! so sorry naswm... do you think it could be anxiety? must dash - stuff to finish off before i go home!
take care everybody- you are all in my prayers too. there is a light at the end of the tunnel - allelouia!!!! one question before i go: have been asked to take minutes at church meetings. am just not good at it and a bit embarrassed by it. it's been a long time since i took minutes of meetings and i told vicar so but he is rather insistent... what should i do? parts of me want to do it but not feeling confident at all? should i decline kind offer? i do help at sunday school almost every week and we are quite active at raising money; reading etc so it is not as if we did nothing. not keen to spread myself too much iyswim. thanks

Bonjour about to go and pick DD's up, so must be quick......

Yey! for new job Katzg - that is great! Well Done and Praise God!! Praying about DD's rash - let us know how it goes, what a worry for you. [hugs]]

Holding your friend's wife's dad in my prayers Idris - so glad the cancer can be operated on - really praying the op is a success and he doesn't need further treatment - do keep us informed. All praying for him here! xxxx

weirdbird - Glad things are going - 24 weeks - yey! Big milestone for you and your wee one!! Praying your DH gets this new job if it is meant for him - and praying for the visit from DD's class teacher too!

NASWM - Pleased DS1's 1st day at school went ok, but sorry to hear about DS2 - praying he makes a quick recovery. [hugs]

Nanou1 - I would just be firm with the Vicar and say you simply can't do the mins and you are afraid he is just going to have to find someone else. I find some vicars / people in charge of churchy things seem to be quite pushy, which is a shame; but it is only generated by the vast amount of apathy by most of the congregation in so many churches (IMO) - always seems to end up being the same few who do everything, iykwim!!? Just say "no" - do what you feel comfortable with and don't feel guilty - like you said, you do enough and enough is enough, imho!!! You go girl!!

Must go and get babies .......

Evening all good to see you and to see good things happening.

Nanau fantastic news re: dh and job. God will let you know if taking the minutes is the right thing to do so just pray about it.

Katzg hoping its good news about dd's rash and that they can treat it. Brill news about your jot too.

Idris just pray that the operation for friend will be the end of it - no more treatment.

Weirdbird 24 wks excellent. Is consultant appointment tomorrow? Praying that water retention goes and that you will slowly build up your strength day by day. I'm sure the home visit will go just fine.

Naswm hope sickness passes soon and brill that ds had such a good time at school today.

dd starts nursery tomorrow she is sooo looking forward to it. will try and put a photo of her in her tiny little uniform tomorrow. She is sooo sweet.

Thanks for good wishes and hugs. They are much appreciated. DS2 is sleeping now. He has been sick all afternoon. Has a temp and seems to also have a sore throat/bad chest. Please pray that it passes asap, and that he isnt sick any more, and that no one else, especially his older brother, doesnt catch it (seeing as he only started school today.) I dont know how I shall manage the school run/drop off /collection tomorrow if DS2 is still sick. Thanks. Sorry for asking so much. naswm x

ALLELUIA!

Twins go to sleep themselves in their own bedroom and touch wood sleeping through, 1st night last night for ds, what a long and tiring expedition (felt like it going up and down stairs)

naswm - hope little one better for you tomorrow, prayers for you there!

naswm, will pray for you & your family, there is nothing more awful than when a little one is sick. Poor little chap, I hope he has a good night.

Thnaks for the welcome everyone. Yes, I have had struggles with my faith, I'm through that now but missing fellowship, and this seems to be a good place to come.

Dd1 starts school tomorrow, I'm really finding it hard and keep thinking about the things she did as a baby and toddler, and because I have dd2 and ds I keep getting reminders. I have huge reservations about our education system anyway, and am aware that because of pressures with nb ds and poorly dd2 that dd1 has had a pretty dull summer and I feel sad that I didn't make more of this time together. I also hate the fact that when she cries it will be someone else she goes to, someone else who is there to watch the funny things she does (esp. as I'm not her new teacher's greatest fan). Feel really silly and don't want her to realise how sad I am.

oh nearlythere I empathise entirely. Will pray for your DD today. It is so hard 'letting go' of them isnt it? I'm sure she'll be fine though. It will be worse for you than her. Do let us know how you both get on.

My DS2 had a good night and seems brighter this morning. He has just had a rice cake and some water (banned his milk - and actually think I might take this 'opportunity' to give up his nutramgigen - replacement formula, he's been on since 6 weeks old for his gastric reflux/food intolerances. So something good may come out of this spell of illness). Thanks for all your prayers and support. Through the night as I lay awake tossing and turning I thought of all our 'virtual' prayer support. It felt good .

Love and prayers to everyone else. naswm x

NASWM - glad your DS is on the mend, sorry you had such a restless night . Praying that things continue to improve and you get some rest!

Praying for all those startin school. DS started on Monday - I thought for the whole day, so left him there - I didn't realise I was supposed to pick him up lunchtime! Still, he had a good time with the Y1s apparently . He is full time straight away as he is nearly 5. He seems to be loving it though, praise God!

Nearlythree - praying that God lifts your spirits - let us know how how your DD gets on today

lwtg - praying that everything goes well for your DD, and that you don't miss her TOO much!

Katzg - great news on the jobs front!!! Praying for good news on your DD's rash.

Sleepysooz, how was last night? Is it still going well with the twins sleeping in their own room? Praying that it is so.

Please pray for the Vicarage garden party on 16th. Its still in a state of total disarray and we don't have enough volunteers!

Sorry sleepysooz, I'm a bit sleepy this morning. I meant that I hope things went well with DS and getting him to sleep in his own room!

Update:

My friend Dave has a date for his PET scan. Its Tues 26th Sept at 11 o'clock.For those who don't speak in doctor language....a PET scan is a very detailed scan of the molecular activity that goes off in side.Basically diseased cells absorb more glucose than good cells so they get Dave to drink a very large jug full of this toxic yuk ,they all then have to wait awhile while it goes into his system and then they put him through the scanner,any dodgy cells ie cancerous cells light up like a Christmas tree.

Simon is currently non responsive. He has had a scan, but no results yet. He is due to have a tracheostomy today.

My friend who's DH left says that they are both going to attend counselling and that they are at least speaking.

Still no baby, but there's no cause for concern. Just don't want it to arrive today lol.

DD1 went to senior school today. It's her first day. Please pray that she has a really good first day and that the travelling doesn't bother her.

I am attempting to write an essay today. Pray that I don't get distracted and that I ignore MN today (I know... shocking!)

That's it for now.

Morning all

DS back to school today, so all go in the Panda household! He's happy to be going back though.

Praying for y ou nearly3 - as someone else said it is harder for us letting go than it is for them starting school, praying that it goes better than you could imagine, and that DD has a lovely day.

naswm - glad your DS seems to be better this morning - praying that no-one else catches it.

Mary, praying for more volunteers for you.

hugsxx

Marsy - praying for DD1 at senior school, and that you get your essay done! What is it this time? Also praying for the other situations, particularly for Simon's tracheotomy.
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morning all dd has gone fine to nursery and its just me and ds and that feels strange again after having 4 of them at home for 6 weeks.

eldest dd has been so miserable this last week - she hates school with avengence so please pray she will soon settle back in - although I feel this will be the begining of all her medical problems again. Back at consultant with her tomorrow re: allergy, joint aches etc. Which funnily enough hasn't really been an issue over the summer. Even though she says it has but doesn't say anything because no one believes her.

Praying for all those who have started school/nursery this morning and of course for everyone else.

Can we remember to pray for FoundInTranslation a MNer who may be miscarrying? Thanks

Argh - Soooooo much to doooooo! Feeling a bit better atm, more positive etc - So thank you for your prayers and pray I remain this positive and focussed .........

Hope all DD and DS' who are starting schools / nuserys atm - do post a pic of your little one in her mini uniform lwtg - cute!!

Glad DS2 is feeling brighter naswm - hope he continues to get better and no one in your house gets it either. [hugs]]

Yippee!! Sleepysooz - wonderful news about your twins and their new sleeping routine - Praise the Lord!!! Long may it continue.....

It is wonderful to have you with us again Nearlythree - you are always welcome!! Praying for DD1 as she starts school - and for you and you as you cope too!! [hugs]]

MaryBS - Praying for the Vicarage Garden Party on the 16th - praying for hoards of willing volunteers to suddenly descend upon you and for it a to wonderful and sorted asap!!

Thank you so much for the updates Mars - Have put Dave's PET scan on my calender, but do remind us nearer the time too - Praying so much it goes ok - has he been to work again recently - How does he seem?? So about Simon - praying that the trachetomy goes ok today it makes some improvement - praying for a miracle. I am glad your friends who have separated are going to counselling and talking - it is a step in the right direction at least - praying for more progress. No baby yet!!!!!! Praying he/she come relatively soon - poor mummy!! Praying also for your essay and for DD1 starting BIG BIG school, bless her - Let us know how it all goes and keep us posted on all the situations..... [[hugs]]]

Pogmog - Praying for your grumpy DH - praying all goes well for the new vicar service and for stress levels to fall and for you to be calm and loving and all that jazz. Tough for you to cope with on top of everything else honey. [hugs]] So much in my thoughts and prayers for your re-scan tomorrow - please please let us know how it goes asap!! [[hugs]]

Right - as I said - sooooooo much to do, gotta go and do it while I've got the chance and no feeling to yukky!!

Love and Prayers to all. xxxx

Poor DD lwtg - continuing to pray for the on-going health issues - praying that drs do get to the bottom of this soon. [hugs]]

Poor Poor FoundinTranslation Have left a message and will be praying for her. What an awful, horrid thing to happen on holiday. [hugs] to her and her family. So

Just hung out 1st load of washing - only 1,000 to go!!

hi guys. cannot concentrate this am.... very and and can just about talk about it now.... when i got home last night, dh did not look well and very cheesed off... the agency called him yesterday late afternoon to say that the company that offered dh the job called to say that they were interviewing someone else this afternoon cos fully bilingual in french - but no commercial experience ???!!!! so when dh said what does that means?! (since he had been offered the job in the morning), the agency said it is likely dh gets the job and confirmed dh's meeting with prospective employer at 10.30am to meet his team. very confused here and dh very upset. sorry to ask again but can i ask you for more prayers please.... will let you know as soon as i hear anything of course... we are cursed

[[[[[[[[[[hugs]]]]]]]]]]] Nanou1 - You are not cursed - don't believe the devil's lies!!!!!! Praying and thinking. xxxx

i know cd... but what am i supposed to make of it all??!! that it's part of the Journey?!

sorry... should not have said that...

No honey - really, it is ok - I know exactly how you feel - DH and I have had so many set backs and some days I just think: "Fuck it, do you know what - I just can't be fucking bothered anymore. God hates me. He absolutely hates me and I just want to curl up and die." Excuse the language, but that is how I feel some days - everything to seems to transpire against us and I just feel like nothing is ever going to go right. I look at everyone around us who is living in their own house and is enjoying their life without any worries (not how it is obviously, just how it seems to my twisted brain!) and I just think "what is the point?" I do soooo much for others, but no one cares a fig about us - I sympathise with you sooooo much Nanou1 - more than you could know......

...but God loves you and he has blessed you (your marriage, the job you have now, your beautiful DD, your house etc......) and you must concentrate on those things. Things will be ok and you are not cursed!!!!!!! [[hugs] Love you! xxxx