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Christian Prayer Thread. Back to school and into Autumn

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Dutchoma · 28/08/2015 17:38

As we were nearly at 1000 posts and TUO is both very busy and away today, I thought I might have a go at setting up a new thread.
I have looked back over nearly four months of prayers, of sharing, of support, of gladness and sadness and so much more. I think there are about 50 different people on the thread, some are there from beginning to end, some come in, are here for a few days and then don’t post any more.
Both are valuable, all are welcome, we share with you in anxiety and depression, in worry for others, but also in prayers answered, wonderful healing, good exam results and so much more.
But we also realise that life moves on, that the prayer thread was helpful for a while and is not so relevant now. Never be afraid to come back, we all need prayer and support.

So, like TUO I shall pick out a few names for the new thread, but leave behind some that have not posted for a while, hoping that they will come back and update us.
Specially thinking of: Anjelica27; I know how much this thread has helped you. Bsshbosh and wondering how she is now.

Whoagirrrrl, after her operation. Dizzydaffodil, Pandora37 and PeterSpots .

There are so many more names to remember: Alittleroom, Bluetinkerbell, DontstepontheMomeraths, Howtoapproachthis and several more.

And then the ones that are quite recent like:
ALittleFaith, Amberlight; BlackEyedSusan, Dontbesilly; EdithSimcox; FaithLoveandHope, Kaykat, Lightnessofbeing; MadHairDay; PositiveAttitude; QuestionofFaith; QuietIsland2; SESthebrave; TUO; Weegiemum; ZipadiSoozi

And if I have omitted any one, be assured that God never forgets and holds you fast in His love and mercy.

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Dutchoma · 29/10/2015 07:56

It's entirely his choice, Kay. He is a doctor and has been involved in the euthanasia movement from the start. He knows exactly what he is doing and as such I have to stand back and swallow my disquiet.

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BlackeyedSusan · 29/10/2015 10:20

we are off to the hospital to get the results from dd's tests. the worst bit is finding parking.

Then off to mother's when I have packed this afternoon. hormonal and mother a good combination do not make... hoping to hide in the garden.

BlackeyedSusan · 29/10/2015 10:30

ahh fuck. podiatry not til next bloody year. no appointments. til next bloody year.

can ring regularly to see if there have been any cancellations. but ahh fuck.

legohurtswhenyoustandonit · 29/10/2015 11:18

Lurking and praying. Praying and lurking.

Praying for DO. Praying that you'll receive lots of support, both virtual and in real life, at this time.

PA - I've been off the thread for over a week. Is everything sorted out now?

Having a bit of a tough time at church at the moment. I've been feeling as though I'm a square peg in a round hole, but I can't move churches as DH and the kids don't want to. I've been praying and feel that God wants me to stay where I am, but it is hard when I feel as though I am being judged.

QuietIsland2 · 29/10/2015 12:03

KayKat I hope you get help and reassurance soon from the Police and Women's Aid. It will eventually end. I hope you have real life friends who can act as a support so you are not going through this alone in real time. Flowers It's a lovely prayer which I found online and I'm finding it helpful too.

BES does this mean that your dd won't get sorted out until next year?

Lego sorry to hear that you are not feeling so much at home at your church. I know a family where the parents moved church but the teens stayed on. Is there any way you could visit another church once a month both to take a break and to explore other church communities? Or would that be very much frowned upon where you are now?

BlackeyedSusan · 29/10/2015 13:47

we have to manage with her old ones. It was quite quick last time so a bit shocked. they said ring when she grew two shoe sizes, which I did to find out the rules has changed.

I am supposed tobe packing. but seem to have got a bitof a tummy ache... possibly pulled a muscle hauling the bag out from under the stairs.

parking fine. manged to reverse in the narrow space with out too many goes. given more stuff to do with dd.

BlackeyedSusan · 29/10/2015 13:48

and nearly got blown over by a helicopter taking off.

BlackeyedSusan · 29/10/2015 15:41

there is a man outside my kitchen window. same man as last time. this is unusual as we are on the second floor. Grin

I have shut the curtains as we are going away and it is messy

off to mothers now. pray for peace. and that I do not SHOUT

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Dutchoma · 29/10/2015 16:29

If the man happens again when you are back I would inform 101. Praying that you will survive at your mother's in a non-shouty manner.

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Dontbesilly · 29/10/2015 17:52

Safe journey Bes. Hoping your tummy ache passes quickly and everything goes well with your visit.

BlackeyedSusan · 29/10/2015 19:33

nah, tis a workman but it is unusual to have someone going past the kitchen window.

at mothers. had to park on the motorway. four car shunt in the wet and they needed to push them to the side. mega stressful journey.

wandered over to the wool shop to get wool before we left and it took longer than anticipated. got in the rush hour traffic

PositiveAttitude · 30/10/2015 13:49

Thank you for asking Lego - mum is now on a new unit which is a lovely place with lovely caring staff. We are very happy with her there and she will stay until there is a place in the nice nursing home for her. Dad is still being impossible! I didn't get the job, but I don't mind as it would have been very stressful and I could do without it. I am struggling however with a number of issues including financial pressures.
I was a square peg in a round hole at church for 5 years! Its really tough. Such a relief now that we have moved on, but I did know that God wanted me to be there for that time. Just hang in there and I am sure God's plan will unfold in His time bloody hard waiting for God's timing to catch up with what we want sometimes it will be worth it.

DO any news from abroad? Prayers for you continuing.

QuietIsland2 · 30/10/2015 14:24

Glad to hear about your Mum PA.

Grin at God's timing! You are right about that.

Also thinking of Dutchoma at such a difficult time...

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Dutchoma · 30/10/2015 21:30

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. My bother died this afternoon. The cremation will be at 9.30 on Wednesday and I shall travel on Monday night to my brother in Eindhoven and with him and his wife onwards to where the cremation is being held. Then back on Wednesday night.

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QuietIsland2 · 30/10/2015 21:35

Oh Dutchoma I'm so sad for you and your family. You are such a tremendous support to all on this thread. Wishing you a safe journey and comfort with your family in the Netherlands. xxx

BlackeyedSusan · 30/10/2015 21:43

oh lovely, Oma. so sorry. know you are in our prayers. may the lord of all comfort sustain you through this difficult time.

legohurtswhenyoustandonit · 30/10/2015 22:14

Oh DO. I'm so sorry. Prayers and Flowers.

I'm more relaxed about being a square peg in a round hole. I really do feel I am in the right place even if it is uncomfortable. I don't know what God's plans are, but just have to trust.

Tuo · 30/10/2015 23:43

Prayers for you, for the rest of your family, and for your SIL tonight, Oma. On phone again, so forgive brevity... just want you to know I'm out here and thinking of you.

Prayers, too, for all on this thread. May God bring you all comfort, love and joy.

BlackeyedSusan · 30/10/2015 23:55

[nosy]

feel free not to answer... in what way are you "square?"

FaithLoveandHope · 31/10/2015 01:45

Oma I'm so sorry Flowers just popping on to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. You're an amazing person on this thread and I pray God provides you with the same support now that you provide so many of us here. Praying also for your sil, the rest of the family and for safe travels.

PositiveAttitude · 31/10/2015 11:53

DO prayers for you right now, for peace and safe travel. May you be a light to the families darkness. Thanks

Lego Yay to a fellow square peg! Grin

QofF · 31/10/2015 12:22

Prayers oma for you, your family and for a safe trip. So sorry.

BlackeyedSusan · 31/10/2015 16:51

I have battled the apple tree.

I have weeded, pulled up old flowers and planted new in the front garden.

I am going to collapse for a bit before packing and going home... in the dark.. eek.

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Dutchoma · 31/10/2015 17:15

Go carefully BES. (You missed a bit at the back)

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BlackeyedSusan · 31/10/2015 21:03

you know they say dragged through a hedge backwards? well I have been dragged through an apple tree downwards. there are still bits of hair decorating the tree. and bits of tree decorating my hair

home safe. dd in the bath.