April Already!!!? MN Christian Prayer Request Thread - The Bible Bashers Continue .......

[CaptainDippy]

Good grief - It is April!!? When did that happen!!? God has taken us through some interesting times this month - Times of Thanksgiving and Praise; Times of Sorrow and Pain - but He IS alive and He is with us ....

Here's a summary of March's Prayer Requests for you all......

Worzella - Has been feeling - worried she might be depressed. Having to make decisions about what to do once her maternity leave ends soon. Big [hugs] and prayers to her ....

LongWayToGo - Has been v.v.v.v.tough for her this month. DH has moved out of the family home and she is struggling to cope with the emotional upheaval etc. MIL died too. Her DH has started drinking again. Prayers for protection over her and her DC's. She also has some health worries with an enlarged Gall Bladder....Finances are v.tight.

PandaG - Prayers for confidence to return following car accident. Prayers for her as she trains for new job.

MaryBS - Prayers for lady at her church who has advanced cancer. Not looking good. Mary is v.busy atm - lots of prayers for rest opportunities and for everything to go smoothly ..... Praise God for friends and BIL's adoptions that have gone through this last month, prayers for them as they embark on a new way of family life..... Prayers for Missinoary Priest shot in J'burg. Prayers for BIL in Iraq and for lost friendship, which has hurt Mary deeply. Prayers too for DS who is seeing Ed.Psych atm.

SleepySooz - Prayers for her new Vicar and his family as they settle in. Praise that hypnotherapy seems to be helping her emetophobia.

Podmog - Praise that DS2 is putting on weight! Church has not been good recently, but prayers for poss opportunities for Podmog's personal involvement with the church, which have been arising ..... Prayers for poor DS1 who has been poorly with ear / chest infections ....

harrisey - Going away for a wee while over Easter - prayers for R&R to be had. Praise that their car has ben recovered after robbery. Prayers for poss future involvement with Latin Link. Prayers that the harriseys can reamin healthy and fit .... Praise God for their Baptism / Dedications in March!

Twiga - Praise that God-daughter who was admitted to hospital is home - prayers for complete recovery. Praying for her PG too!

Pepperrabbit - Cont prayers for friend whose husband died in Feb. Funeral went ok.

Dumbledoresgirl - Prayers as she cont to struggle with Emetophobia.

MumToGusandAlbie - Cont prayers for her as she copes with relationship with her and ex-DH, esp for her precious boys. Prayers for friend's mum who is ungoing cancer treatment. Cont prayers for Vicar's son who is also currently recieving treatment for cancer.

CaptainCaveman - DSis is back at work and managing not to drink during the day! Cont prayers for her and her DD. Praise that CC's med reduction has gone so well!

Roseylea - Prayers for her as she seeks her "vocation", poss that she may join hospital chaplaincy - prayers for child care arrangements etc. DD's excema has been much better since healing service - Praise God! Prayers for mum who has recently has an exploratory op to check out health fears. Rosey's body is "complaining" against her dose of Prednisolone (Steriod), prayers for that. Prayers for general household health.....

NotQuiteSoGrownUp - Has been v.stressed and a bit recently. Finding life a bit tough. DS2 has been boundary pushing and DS1 is involved in a tricky situation. Prayers for resolution and rest....

FannieAnnie - 31 weeks PG, going ok - hoping bubba has turned as was footling breech. Work is not going well - lots of prayer needed there. Prayers for the family of Father Paul Bennett who was stabbed to death in front of his wife in S.Wales recently.

JBW - Cont prayers for mum and nan as they cope with the loss of her S.Father and for her too. Praise God she got the new job she wanted!!

Mars - On-going prayers for Dave and Sue - Dave still "not himself" .... any update recently Marsy?? Prayers for 2 babies recently delivered who are struggling....

Pirategirl - Divorce going through - feeling v. and struggling.

KittyLette - Mum poss has cancer, v.frightened. Lots of prayers needed.

Squeakybub - Prayers for DP's S.mum who is critically ill in hospital following road accident.

Chloe55 - Prayers for friend who "sold his soul to the devil". V.difficult situation.

CaptainDippy - Prayers for the Dippy Family as they prepare for the imminent arrival of Dippy3, esp for her and DH who have been rowing a lot recently. DD's are "getting ill" atm, so prayers against that would be cool! Can't think of anything else atm - brain is mush .... Prayers for finances would be cool too! Gosh - I sound v.selfish .... but I do love you all and - Praying for every one of you!!

Now - Get Praying!! ......

Firstly [[[hugs]] - You are a great mummy and you are doing a great job. Is he your 1st or do you have older children? Is he sleeping through the night yet? I go through phases of constantly waking up at night and getting v.tired during the day as a result too - so sympathy there....

mary you will get quicker honestly you will, there will be times when its 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration though. I used to find I would go through really long periods of time when it would be 'easy' then I would go through equally long periods of time when it was flaming hard work.

Think I need to change my name but don't know what to any ideas?

Your routine sounds absolutely fine to me hon - I am pretty sure he will settle and gain more staminia in a couple of months - he has just got to a stage where he is getting too tired in the evenings; but this WILL change as he gets a little older. I would keep persisting with the meals and perhaps cut down his milk intake a bit - Give him something he really fancies for tea in he evening, even if it is v.small. As for the not settling to sleep thing - that is probably cos he is over-tired. You need to leave him to settle himself - otherwise you'll set a rod for your own back - I have taken to sitting in the room with DD2 while she settles herself off to sleep - don't touch her and avoid eye contact, but it seems to be working atm, but for how much longer ....

You sound like you are doing a grand job sweetie - The key is to "just keep on" - just keep doing everythingy ou are doing now - he WILL settle eventually- he is just at an awkward age where they get so ridiculous when they are tired - they just do not know what to do with themselves - Seriuosly, give it another couple of months and I am sure you will be amazed at the difference .....

Not sure LWTG - I'll have a think ....

Hello all

Back from a fantastic break in Cornwall with Worzella and 2 other families. We had fab weather, and a really fantastic time. All the DC got on really well, and we had a fab time, even though DD had a major meltdown at the Eden project, DH thought he would be accused of abducting her she was making so much noise!

I have read through the thread, and will pray for all the situations.

CD - praying for you honey, hurry up Dippybabe!

Love to you all xx

he is my first born, i have ds of 10, who i adopted at age 5, but he is with exh, complicated stuff.
he does go through the night, and i feel blessed for that.
i don't give out much support often on here, but i do feel for everyone who has problems.
i went through the bad nights a lot in late pregnancy it was very hot then too, last may/june, it's so hard to get comfy isn't it?

Glad you had such a fantastic time away PandaG - Is Worz feeling better and a bit more positive now? I was hoping the break would do her some good!

Yeah - too right - Hurry up DippyBabe!!

LWTG - How about NotSoFarNow ??

Yes - it is v.hard to get comfy when the temp fluctuates so much - I can't stand it when I go through these periods of constant waking - drives me nuts!! Have you though about taking something (perscribed or perhaps herbal?) to help you sleep? Are you on your own or do you have a partner? Don't worry about giving or recieving on this thread mufti - we all appreciate your thoughts and prayers - that is more than enough ....

hmmm like tht cd, not tht i post much elsewhere but always worry peole wont know who i am. right am going to change it watch this space

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I'm off to bed now - Night everyone .....

so how does that look girls?

i like it!

Looks good to me too

hello all, a quick SOS prayer request for me please! Yesterday I had a v. bad crohns attack. I was in agony for hours (it was v. much like labour pains ). I'm feeling very shaky now and still am having overwhelming waves of pain. I haven't had anattack this bad for a long time. I have to go to work today and really can't call in sick so please pray that I get through the day.

I also think (although I don't usually think this about physical pain) that there is a bit of spiritual attack going on in this - I've got a meeting with the CofE Vocations Officer on Thursday morning and i start my chaplaincy training on THurs pm so I wonder if the enemy is trying to stop me.

I'm reading Ezra in my devotions times atm which is all about when God's people retun from the place of their exile and come back to rebuild Jerusalem. It is speaking so much to me about my spiritual journey. There is a chapter there when the enemies of God's people manage to stop the building work for 2 years and eventually the prophets speak up and manage to get God's people building agin!

Anyway this is a long winded way of saying that I'm sure the devil isn't stupid and if he sees someone seeking to serve God and know him better, 'old spotty face' as dh calls him will pull out all the dirty tricks in the book. Hope that doesn't sound too mad or OTT.

I have been reading and praying for the rest of you - I love the new name Notsofarnow!

RL - prayers being said!

Hi everyone - just a quick post because I am at work.

Mufti - keep at it honey - your little one will soon settle into a routine and things will be easier in a couple of months as CD said.

Roseylea - LOL at "old spotty face"!! I totally understand what you mean and don't think you are over the top at all. Praying that you feel better soon and that "old spotty face" realises he has picked on the wrong person and that your strength in your faith will see you through.

CD - you really are an amazing person. You are about to drop a dippybaby any day, you are not sleeping well, you are having a tough time with your DH and yet you still find the time to give advice and comfort to others. You are a total inspiration to me and I am sure to everyone on this thread. God Bless you sweetie (oops - that almost read swettie!!).

PandaG - very jealous of your trip to Cornwall. Cornwall is my most favourite place in the world and it has some very fond memories for me. So pleased you had a brilliant time and that the weather was good. Good to see you back and God Bless.

NSF - great name change - glad you are feeling a bit more positive and as always I am continuing to pray for you.

Well - best I go off and do some work now (actually I think I'll go and get some toast from the canteen first - can't possibly work on an empty stomach!!)

GOD IS GREAT!!

Love to you all
xxxxx

Praying for all of you.

Just had to tell you about DH this morning........we both had to get up at the same time this morning (usually alternate lie-ins seen as though he doesn't usually leave for work until mid-morning at the earliest) as he's got the annual sales conference (where he'll be given his certificate - woopee doo LOL - for coming 5th in the country) in Birmingham this morning.

Anyhow - before he left he leant over and gave me a quick kiss on the lips .

Awwww, I have big, fat, PG hormone induced tears running down my face ..... Thank you MTGAA - what you said meant so much .... Thank you. [hugs]

NSFN - The new name looks good - I know I am biased, but hey ..... much more positive!

Loads and loads and loads of prayers to you Rosey honey - [[hugs] GO AWAY DEVIL!!!! Praying that the attack (both spiritual and physical) would be banished with immediate effect - Keep us updated when you can hon .....

@ smooch FA - Great stuff!

All ok in DipsVille - Just enjoying the peace & quiet - DD2 is sleeping and DD1 is back at Pre-School (yey! ) Feeling quite sick, but doing ok ..... going to go and check the post ......

well not quite a "smooch" - but still a peck on the lips that he chose to do (rather than me nearly falling on top of him as bump weight takes over and him feeling he ought to recripticate ).

When is your actually EDD CD - I've forgotten (again ).

Anyhow - must get on - I'm still sat here in my dressing gown (I have now at least managed to shower lol), and DS2 is standing wearing T-shirt, pants and socks - holding the trousers which are too big for him waiting for me to get him some of his trousers out the drawer .

Good enough honey!

My EDD is the 26th (april) ... so next Thursday ..... 9 more days ...... and counting ..... come on baby!!

wow - not long then - could be any day! I've got 49 days left - which is rather scary

Dh and I also agreed this morning (his idea) that he'll probably spend the next 49 days (give or take a few) sleeping on the single bed in the boys room - as we both seem to sleep better that way - we've tried sleeping in the same bed but I'm just so uncomfortable with the bruising under my ribs that I toss and turn and then try and stop myself, making us both have bad nights sleep which isn't good for either of us.

Sounds like a good plan to me sweetie - Do the boys find it odd that he is sleeping in their room and not yours??

no not at all - they think its FABULOUS that daddy is sleeping in with them LOL.

LOL - That's true, on the rare occasion that DH has slept in with DD1 or either of the girls is in with us, they think it is wonderful!!

Where's everyone else today?

Am at work and boss left the laptop - yey!

HI everyone, praying for your chrons RL - and for your meeting next week

And for you CD - you are on the home straight now - hope you get some sleep in the meantime - how old are your other DCs?

We had a great time in Cornwall and Devon (we were at DHs parents for 4 days beforehand). I felt so chilled and relaxed.

Unfortunately, it hasn't taken long to feel stressed and fed up again here. Part of it is the inevitable flat feeling - that post-hoilday feeling... but part is that I really find it hard to spend time on my own largely because I imagine that everyone else is having a wildly exciting time with other people and then I feel lonely. Then I become desperate for someone to phone, and so the cycle spirals downwards. Please pray for peace and security.

Carzy really...