Christian Prayer Thread. Back to school and into Autumn

[Dutchoma]

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.

oh Tuo. prayers. prayers for safe travelling, uncomplicated vistist to hospital and parking. (big issue at most) prayers for wisdom from the drs, clear communitcation and for non serious illness.

on the plus side. ex has taken away a bag of things. I have a little space in the kitchen cupboard. now playing a game of cupboard tetris.

the kitchen is impossible to navigate. the stuff I brought home is everywhere along with some shopping waiting togo into the food cupboard which ideally needs tidying out but is impossible as there is so much stuff everywhere.

I was recovering until mother rang me and made me go through the list of food she was allowed to eat. it was a long list. (there were four things I requested she leave until next time. two of which she does not eat and the other two are duplicates so I just requested she leave one pack of each for me)

she then went on about the christmas tree at which point I lost it and put the phone down. she wants me to micromange her life. I can not icromanage her life.

on the plus side ds is having a nap and all is peaceful. he was late to bed last night as we left rather late... as I went through the contents of the fridge and freezer with her to establish that she had plenty of food.

eek. travelling on difficult roads today. off to see Oma.

Dont I'm so sorry to hear this about your Dad's health. What a shock for you all. You must be reeling from it all. xx

I've had computer problems and now Mumsnet password problems so if I don't post again soon something has gone awry with my account.

Thinking of you Dont and the others on this thread. My colleague's husband is doing well at home and his pain is well controlled.

However I received a letter from a friend today to say that a mutual Uni friend of ours has just been diagnosed with breast cancer in her early forties. I'm feeling very upset as I am very fond of her. Please say a prayer...

Formerly known as Quiet...totally have messed up my account.

Nope - can't manage to change my user name even though I know how to. I'm sticking with Passportmess - not as tranquil as Quiet ...

DH is still at the hospital. He has been there since 5.15. Still waiting to see a doctor, though the scan seems to have shown a stone rather than anything more scary-looking. I'll update again when I can.

oh heck tuo.

tuo praying for you and dh.
Reading and praying through thread now

Thank you for thoughts and prayers. They have finally seen him (yes, at 2 am!) And are keeping him in because they are worried about the size of the stone and what could happen if it moves. Never mind that he's had it since the summer.... Going to bed now but will update when I know more.

Prayers for you Tuo and DH. I am glad it is "only" a stone and I hope it can get sorted easily soon.

Praying for everyone as I read through. Especially for Dont and you family.

So much going on here that I don't know where to start.
DD1 is struggling big time with depression. We have had a not-too-pleasant time over CHristmas, but she has agreed that she needs help and I took her to the Dr yesterday. She has been started on anti-depressants and has a primary care appointment in a few weeks. Please pray that she engages with this help and that the anti-depressants kick in and kick her depression and anxiety in the butt. She will be staying at home for at least a month and wont return to Uni until things have improved a bit - please pray uni are ok with that and also that her work in Plymouth will accept that she is away for a month or so - if she has to return with no job left to go to it will have big financial implications that will cause her stress.
DD3 and her DH seem to be working through their issues. Please continue to pray for them.
DH hates his job. He is desperate to get a new one.
My mum is in a lovely nursing home and loves life there. Yesterday she was playing skittles when i arrived, the day before she was dancing. She laughs a lot and smiles a lot. What more could I want at this stage of dementia?
Dad hates it. I think maybe because mum is so happy without him, whereas he is totally miserable without her.
I feel as if I am drowning in everybody else's stress and I HATE not being able to change things to make them better for the people that I love most in the world.

Much to pray for.

Lord have mercy. Help us to look at Your power rather than our own weakness.

oh tuo. hoping that they can sor tout the stone quickly. and pa thatyou can get relief from everyones problems.

there is a humungous meltdown going on here. ds has tried to punch dd. over a game of chess.

OK, so he has been home to have a shower and get some things and I have taken him back. The stone is too big for him to pass, so they are going to try to zap it internally (no idea how this works but it sounds nasty). It is blocking his kidney and they say the kidney needs to be drained or there's a chance it'll pack up, so they need to do this urgently. If they can't laser the stone today they will drain the kidney and then refer him to have the stone zapped with sound waves. It all sounds quite nasty, though he is being stoic (he's more grumpy about the fact of not being allowed to eat, as they are going to do all the above under GA). At least it's definitely a stone and it's sortable, one way or another, in the next few weeks, so that's all good, and I thank God that it's not anything more serious.

PA - sorry to hear all your troubles. Praying for peace of mind for DD1, in particular. It's good to hear that your mum is happy, but I'm also praying for peace of mind for your dad.

BES - praying for peace in your house too.

Don't - praying for your dad and all who care for him.

Oma - sending love; MHD - sending healing; everyone else - sending prayers.

QuietIsland here.

Tuo you must be very tired from all the ferrying around. Hope DH's treatment goes well.

Will be saying prayers for your dd PA. I'm sure the Uni will be sympathetic to her situation.

Dont I hope you are holding up wherever you are. Continued prayers for your Dad.

All my best wishes to everyone Dutchoma MHD BES QoF. I only have access to post on one computer as have messed up passwords so I will lurk mostly when on my phone and hope to say hello when I can. Thinking of you all. x

Another update from me. DH has been operated on tonight to try to blast the stone from the inside and to put a stent in to make it easier to get it out. I've just popped in quickly to see him and he's in pain and not really enjoying the experience very much, but basically fine. He was pleased to see me, and is being well looked after. I want to thank God that he has been so well looked after, that it's something treatable, and that he's cheerful(-ish) and hopefully on the road to recovery.

Thinking of everyone else on the thread too.

tuo good news if painful sounding. What happens next?
pa poor dd1, sorry to hear she is struggling again. Praying that ads work ASAP and uni etc all support her. Good news about your dm though.
Praying for your friend quiet

TUO been praying overnight. I think the main thing for your dh is the feeling he is 'Making a Fuss' and there is nothing he can do about it. Having the suspicion that people are Praying for him will only make it worse. I hope the treatment works and they will be able to pulverise the stone and get it out. From what I've heard kidney stones are a n utter pain, literally, So praying anyway and maybe even praying that the experience will bring him closer to God, the Perfect Healer.

how are you TUO? beware of the wearing off of the adrenaline in a day or two. ((hugs))

thank god my cousin is not flooded. she is having some disruption but at least is dry. other places in her town are not so lucky.

also I discovered DD sleepwalking last night. this is new to me. she has absolutely no recollection this morning and denied it completely, which tallied with her manner last night.

Lurking and praying

prayers for those effected by the fire in dubai.

ahh fuck. just had a message from my cousin about my mum and needing to think about additional measures. ouch.

also struggling as the getting kitchen ready for the cooker arriving is taking a long time.

really stressed and feeling like I am going under. again.

Happy New Year, God willing. Here is to a boring year for us all. Nothing unusual, nothing difficult.. nice quiet relaxing year... surely we are due one soon?

Praying for a good 2016 for all of you.
praying for the family on the thread where the man's car was found in the sea and they think it was suicide.
Praying for strength and calm for me as a mother, in my job, in my relationships and as a person in my own life, in 2016.
Praying for everyone in 2016.
Love and peace to you all x