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MN Christian Prayer Request Thread NUMBER SEVEN!! Moving into Oct.......

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CaptainDippy · 01/10/2006 19:15

Well here we are - seven threads on and still going strong! May I say it is a pleasure to know you all - Here's to another seven threads!!

A summary of prayer requests from September .....

NotQuiteSoTiredMum - Has been feeling v.spiritually dry, but feeling a lot better now. Prayers that her DH would come to know Christ as his Lord and Saviour!

CatJ - DD4 still fighting away in hospital, doing ok.

Bethron - Prayers for her 2 yr old DS. He has epilepsy and developmental delay. He has just started at a special needs nursery and is currently under consultant care to review his progress/treatment.

Tawny75 - Has tyroid problems and is recieving treatment. Praying it is effective.

Prayers for all children who have started school (whether it be reception / yr 1 or Junior / Secondary etc)

SleepyJess - Her mother in law died peacefully v.recently following an illness. Pray for the family as they come to terms with this sad loss.

Weirdbird - Is now over 24 weeks PG - Hurrah! Has had no more contractions, praise God. Also prayers for situation at church as she is thinking of leaving and is feeling in a bit of a dilemma.

SleepySooz - Prayers for DS1 (10) would has had a full brace fitted recently. Lots of prayers for her as she is feeling low and is not managing to get to church a lot. [hugs]]

LongWayToGo - Prayers for DH's health concerns and for DD's change in diet (wheat free) to try and help with various health issues. Prayers for DD who has been accused of bullying, LWTG not sure what to do. Prayers for friend's DD who has recently been for an MRI scan to see if a brain condition she has is terminal or not. (How did it go LWTG??)

TexasRose - Prayers for DD who has severe excema - has been for RAST allergy testing at hospital. There have also been issues about teachers at school administering her cream each day. Atm, her DH is away in Australia for two weeks - so lots and lots of prayers needed there!! Also prayers for church situation as DH doesn't like the church they currently go to. TexasRose also had an awkward situation at work, which is getting her down.

ShowofHands - Prayers for the family of a 20 yr old work collegue of her DH who recently committed suicide.

Poppiesinaline - Prayers for the poppies family who are all v. atm. [hugs]

MaryBS - Praise God her 1st sermon was recieved well today! Prayers for her friends who have been TTC for three years and are currently undergoing 'investigations'. Ongoing prayers for her SIL and her partner who have adopted a young boy and are thinking of 'giving him back' into foster care. Prayers that her DH would come to know Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. Prayers for a friend Chris whose marriage has broken up and is trying to gain access to his children. Prayers for DH's work collegue's family who recently committed suicide.

Nanou1 - Praise God that her DH got a job!!

Katzg - Praise God that she has managed to find a new job! She starts on 1st Nov. Prayers for DD's rash, which is v.bad atm and is receiving treatment, she is due to have her MMR soon and Katz is worried about how she will react. Prayers for DD's nursery worker who is recovering from having a brain tumour removed (how is she doing??)

IdristheDragon - Ongoing prayers for friend's wife's dad who recently went through a successful op to remove cancer - prayers for his fast and miraculous recovery!

FoundinTranslation - Prayers for her and her family as she recently suffered a miscarriage.

DumbledoresGirl - Mum recently suffered a heart attack while out in France, is now back in the UK and is doing well (for update, please see DG's most recent post on the Sept thread!) Ongoing prayers a fantastic recovery.

Kelly1978 - Having awful problems with her children potentially being taken away from her. For fuller details see here

Nicki10 - Has recently suffered a retained miscarraige.

Xavielli - Has recently become involved in the children's work at church! Prayers as she becomes more involved in that. Prayers for her wee DS who is teething - molars coming through - ouch!!

harrisey - Prayers as she retakes one of her entrance exams for Bible College tomorrow (Mon 3rd) - Her and her DH passed the rest - Praise God!! Well Done!

MarsLady - Ongoing prayers for her friends Dave and Simon. Dave is going great guns atm , but Simon is v.gravely ill The future looks v.bleak for him and his wife is struggling. They have small children and need to know God's love in a v.close and real way right now.

PandaG - Prayers for her as she is involved with setting up a prayer group in her school! Also prayers about making a decision re: whether to go into counselling next year or not.

Podmog - Prayers for he as she is feeling tired with her PG and looking after her family.

NearlyThree Prayers for issues that her and DH are having atm and for her baby DS who has bronchiolitsis (sp??) Feeling v.low and crappy atm. [hugs] Prayers for old school friend of DH's who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

Majorsmum - Living in a violent relationship with a small DD. Needs to get out and feel safe.

HRHQueenofQuotes - Finding life v.tough atm and has just found out she is PG!!!!!!!!

Twiga - Currently TTC - Prayers for DD who is poorly sick atm.

naswm - Needs to "hand it all over to God" right now - prayers she is strong enough to do this. [hugs]]

bobsmum - Prayers that DH would find a job.

MoreTeaAnyone - Prayers for her relationship with her boss, she is feeling v.undervalued and pants atm.

Keighton Knightley - Prayers for this little boy who has been in the news recently - he urgently needs a bone marrow donor from someone with a mix-raced background.

CaptainDippy - Dippy Family have been v.poorly Still ongoing - pray they all recover asap. Prayers for portential house move that is all going though atm. Prayers for general tiredness and coping-ness atm!! I'm sure there's loads of other stuff, but can't think atm!!

Love, [[hugs]] and Prayers to all - Here's to a great Oct 06!!

Oh yes ..... Prayers for all those in financial difficulty atm.

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Nanou1 · 03/10/2006 16:44

podmog... am so . in my haste forgot to mention anthea.... praying for her and her family of course... so sorry

Podmog · 03/10/2006 17:37

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MaryBS · 03/10/2006 19:38

Sorry, Podmog - it was what I'd been told . Still praying, regardless.

OMGosh, I've just come off the phone to M., our vicar. Apparently 3 separate people have told him he should let me preach most weeks!!! I asked him if he was going to pay me... he said no! He reckons its because I didn't give them a hard enough time - so I said I should have told them to cut some limbs off!!! WOW! He was really good about it too, its a bit of a kick in the teeth for him!

harrisey · 03/10/2006 19:53

Well, Praise the Lord I PASSED!!!!
Classes start tomorrow!

Today we had a fabulous 'Fellowship Day' at college, with a focus on 'our story' - what has brought us to college, where is our story taking us next. It was really really good, and we shared communion at the end of the afternoon, which was really special.

So ... 'The Gospel in Cultural Context' tomorrow! Just one chapter of reading to do tonight.

Thank you all so much for your prayers!!

MaryBS · 03/10/2006 19:56

Well done Harrisey, thats FABULOUS news!!!! Praise the Lord!!!!

Podmog · 03/10/2006 20:30

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CaptainDippy · 03/10/2006 20:31

I have a bruise on my back and DH poked - ow ow ow!!

Ahem.

Hello! Well my DD's survived nursery, but poor little DD1 is poorly sick this evening - has just been crying inconsolably and wouldn't take her Calpol, poor mite. She's sleeping again now, but would rather she got a little medicine into her.

Nag, nag, nag, nag, nag, nag ........ That's for you Panda - Just be patient and wait on the Lord. I know it is hard, but He does know what he is doing!!?

Awwwwww Bethron, your poor little DS - I am sure he will get used to it honey - good idea to talk to his carers though - see what they think and can suggest. Do they have this from any of the other children?? [hugs] to you and him. Shame about the distance DD1 was really hoping for a date.

YEY!! to passing the exam Harrisey - you go girl!! Great news!

Smashing re: people's comments about your preaching Mary! God giving you a boost!! I think it was suggested that longwaytogo should be posted the book next - see if she turns up to claim it soon - I think it would be a great read for her just now.

Continuing to pray for Anthea. Please post when you have some news!

Sooooo tired, off to bed soon!

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CaptainDippy · 03/10/2006 20:33

Thank you for the update Podmog - sounds fairly positive - continuing to pray for her and for Mike and their family. xx

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MaryBS · 04/10/2006 06:00

Thanks for the update on Bishop Mike and Anthea - I agree, its always better to have facts.

I'm happy for LWTG to borrow the book, if she wants to. Not seen her online much though. Did I read somewhere she was having problems getting online? If you like Nanou, you can hold fire before sending it back.

I misread your post CD - read "Nursery" as "Surgery", then felt guilty because I didn't realise DD needed an op!

Panda - I came across something in Romans about waiting, and thought of you, but I can't remember what... leave it with me, I found it inspirational.

Another 4am start. Ploughed through another chapter from a book, on Romans. Made notes. Goal today is to do the same with a third book on the NT I have, before seeing what I can glean online tomorrow. I'll then attempt to pull it all together coherently! Its difficult to separate why Paul wrote Romans from the message he was trying to give in Romans. I need some of the message to justify the "why", but I don't want to get bogged down in the message, as that isn't what "Why did Paul write Romans" is all about, I don't think.

I only need to write a draft, its not to be a completed essay...

CaptainDippy · 04/10/2006 09:21

Mornin'! How's everyone doing?

Not so good in DippyLand. Had an awful night last night - DD1 was up practically all night - hot and fevery with a mega sore throat - her lips ane cracked and bleeding and we can't get any medicine into her at all. Feeling v.hopeless being at home with both my girls today - feel like I need some help big time!! They are both asleep atm, which is good - dreading them waking up! Poor little things. DH has an important day at work today so had to leave early and won't be able to come home for hooooooooours. Sorry - off on one moaning again - at least I feel better and am more able to look after them! Prayers appreciated! Thank you!!

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Nanou1 · 04/10/2006 09:34

hi everybody! quick hello before starting work . well done harrisay! this is brilliant news!!!!! so for you. MaryBS - what can i say.... not surprised at all for those people's comments. you put some much of everything and more into what you do... your dh must be so proud of you and well done to him for being so supportive; i say great team work .
thank you also for update on anthea. much more positive than what i was fearing... CD praying your babies get through this bad time...and you. hope today is a better day. sorry to ask again but you don't mention the house hunting anymore?
will wait to hear re book - would be nice to hear how lwtg is getting on too
bethron - hope your little one has a better day too [hugs] to him
prayers all round - i must concentrate more at work... pls pray for me !!!

CaptainDippy · 04/10/2006 10:46

Hi Nanou1!! re: house move - we've found a house, had offer accepted, had surveys and searches done, mortgage approved - so we're just waiting really..... keep praying ........

Just waiting for DH to come home to take DD1 to drs. She's sleeping on my lap atm, poor mite.

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Nanou1 · 04/10/2006 10:50

that's fairayfantastic CD!!!! sorry can't help it... my dd has moved into the world of fairies and anything pink!!!!! am so so pleased for you. bet you can't wait honey?! that's made my day

CaptainDippy · 04/10/2006 10:52

Awwwwww, bless you! I posted a link on the last thread to a pic / details of new house - see if you can find it!! Bless your little fairy too - I love girlie stuff - pink and fairies and glitter and wotnot - hoping my girls will too!

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CaptainDippy · 04/10/2006 13:13

DD1 home from drs with DH - poor DH - took forever to see dr!!!!! She now has anti-b's and some cream for her sore lips - I put some on to show her it wouldn't kill her and my lips are all hot and tingly - ooooh errrr! She still won't take any of the meds and is in bed - hoping to be able to pop into town with DD2 while FIL is in - huh, fat chance!!?

See you all later ......

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MaryBS · 04/10/2006 13:14

I can't believe I've forgotten to ask for prayers on this . My brother is off to Iraq for 6 months with the Red Cross at the end of this month. Please God bring him home safe and unharmed and help him in a very difficult job (counselling). We've known about it for a while, its just crept up on me... . He has a wife and 2 children, left behind in Germany, with the rest of the family in England (her parents etc).

Great news on the house CD!!!! Do you have a date for exchange of contracts yet? Hope DD is OK

Nanou - you're very kind. DH HAS said he's proud of me. He went to the Men's group curry night last night, and they were telling him there how well I'd done .

Praying for Bishop Mike and Anthea...

Podmog · 04/10/2006 14:14

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PandaG · 04/10/2006 14:23

Hi all

Can't believe the amount of post since I was here yesterday!

Harrisey - yey well done! Brill news!

CD, praying for your DD. they seem to get one thing afetr another don't they?

Mary, will pray for your brother. glad dh is proud of you. Surely M. is pleased with the congregation's reaction rather than upset - he will have supported you in your dedcision to go for training, so he is in effect being proved right . I am so glad for you that the sermon went well!

Good to see you Nanou - my DS started French Club yesterday, don't know why I am telling you this, just thought you might be interested!!

Praying for Anthea - thanks for the update Podmog.

Bethron - prayers for DS, and a hug for you

Thanks for the nagging CD knowe I have to wait and trust...

Nanou1 · 04/10/2006 15:25

Hey PandaG!!! bonjour did you ds enjoy it? and [nag] [nag] [nag] to you . MaryBS will pray for your brother. things looking up with dh then ?! very pleased for you both CD poor little mite... best go and get on with some work

CaptainDippy · 04/10/2006 18:32

Hi all!

Well at the end of a v.horrible afternoon I find myself in one piece!! I eventually called a lovely lady from my Bible Study Group at church and she came round and helped me with the DD's for an hr til DH got home from work. Praise God for lovely Lynn!! My FIL was in all afternoon, but he chose to stay in his study with the doors shut while the DD's screamed and screamed and screamed Thanks a lot! DD1 is seeming a bit better atm, but she tends to go up and down v.quickly. Still hasn't taken any meds , hasn't eaten , but has drunk a bit of fluid Getting there slowly ......... Thank you for your prayers ......

Mary - Will be praying for your bro as he goes off to Iraq with the Red Cross - I am in awe of his willingness and his bravery Praying God's protection over him - do keep us up-to-date. Praying for his wife and children too. xxx

Thank you for the update on Anthea and on Bishop Mike Podmog - have been thinking of her and praying for her a lot today. Hoping the op on her wrist went ok and praying that the damage is not so great when she is finally bought round.

RE: House - we've not had a date for exchange of contracts etc yet, but we're happy to just chill and leave it in God's hands (with the occasional nagging phonecall to the solicitor / estate agent, of course )

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MaryBS · 04/10/2006 19:08

CD - Thank the Lord for Lynn! Sorry you had such a rough day. Praying that things improve!

Nanou - DH has not shown any more sign of wanting to go to church, so I guess I'll just have to be patient!

katzg · 04/10/2006 20:04

back from Nante and haven't had anytime to catch up as i have had a nasty tummy bug.

My friend really needs your prayers right now, she has lost her two beautiful babies at 20 weeks.

CaptainDippy · 04/10/2006 20:12

How awful for your friend katzg - praying for God's love to wrap around her and her DP/Dh at this time. So so so so . xxxx

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CaptainDippy · 05/10/2006 08:31

Mad day today - please pray - DD2 snotty, but ok, DD2 still v.poorly, poor bean - still taken no meds and v.tired and crying lots - trying to eat breakfast atm - had some fluids.

DD2 has Pneumococcal Vac at 11am, I have driving test at 3.07pm (what a strange time!) - DH has loads of work on, but if DD1 can't go to nursery, we're a bit stuck- somewhere in all of this, I need to go and pick up posters I've had laminated for the NCT Nearly New Sale on Sat and out them up all over the place!!!!!!!!?

Heeeeeeeeelp!! Pray for me!!!!!!

Thank you.

Love, [hugs] and Prayers to all from a very confused CD!! xxxx

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MaryBS · 05/10/2006 09:04

CD!!!! Lots and lots of prayers for you, throughout today. Please God it all pans out how you want and need it to!

Please pray for me too. I'm still so tired. I clipped a kerb coming into the village last night and was pulled over by the police. They told me to go home and get a cup of coffee. I think they felt sorry for me... thank God they didn't spot the out of date tax disk (arrived in post last night). My draft essay is STARTING to take shape. They'll just have to take what I've done...

Katzg - praying for your friend, how awful! She must be devastated

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