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Looking back over the thread to do a summary, there is so much to thank God for in the past month or so:
Bobsmum coming more or less unscathed through a car crash, with bean intact, Podglet's bean doing well in 'secret' and most of all Pepperpot's wonderful news. God is good, never doubt it.

Lots of large and small struggles:
CaptainCaveman, CaptainDippy, MaryBS, Mufti, NQGU, Roseylea, Zipadisuzy and probably quite a few others struggling with negative feelings, anxiety and feelings of being a 'bad mummy'. Praying that you will derive your self worth from your Heavenly Father Who knows 'how we are made' and loves us with an unfailing love.
Harrisey with decisions to make about future ministry
NSFN for wisdom regarding relationships.
QueenofQuotes - giving thanks for a better relationship.
Creambunnie for wisdom and strength in dealing with a difficult marriage.
PandaG for a new job that's just right

Praying with ChocolatePeanut for poorly mother and baby, giving thanks that the news so far is good.

And giving thanks with Dumbledoresgirl for the recovery of NASW/Losty, who is now PhoenixSoaring, how marvellous is that?

We keep praying for OnlyJoking and MummytoT&F, who are both still in very hard places.

MumtoGusnAlbie, MorticiasMother, NotanOtter and Shreksmissus, let us know how we can continue to pray for you. If I have forgotten to mention anybody, God never forgets and He loves you.
And everyone who has a look at this thread, we know that 'our help comes from Him Who has made heaven and earth, Who loved us before we were formed and Who never abandons what He has begun. Praise be to His Holy Name.

What can I say!!!? I am just an old person in a young person body - actually - not all that young any more - doesn't feel it after 3 children, anyway!! Have a good day today - have you found the karate stuff yet??

Hi again! No haven't found the karate suit yet - but I did ask for prayer that I find it before Sunday, knowing that God's timing is perfect (and that I should have time to look properly before then.) I've passed the stage of looking in sensible places and am at the stage of looking in the 'fridge now. I've put it somewhere very safe indeed!

Thank you for your kind words re ds1. He is lovely, I know. But so much better dealing with either adults or very little ones. It's the inbetweens who are troubling him - and he does need to learn to live with them too - even better, it would be nice if he could just relax and be happy with them. He works rather too hard at everything, I think (but then - mea culpa - wonder where he got that from??!)

Hello! It's so inspiring reading this thread and seeing how God is touching people's lives.

Shocked at your SIL Podglet. I pray that God will heal any hurt that she's caused you.

Wonderful to hear about the peace you've found, Creambunnie! Long may it last.

CD was the NCT quiz good? And more importantly, did you win???!!! We recently came second in my parents' (extremely competitive) church quiz, losing by 1 point. My Dad found that very galling!

PS of course we will pray for you, that God will surround you with His love and give you the space and time to just "be".

NQGU I will pray for the lost karate suit! (there's a parable in there somewhere!) I find that sort of thing really stressful. And for your ds, bless him.

Well we had our parents' consultation for dd as well, and her teacher said, much as we thought, that she doesn't feel that dd has really settled in yet. The poor wee girl misses Reception dreadfully, misses the easy-going reception teachers and the freedom to play most of the time. Her Year 1 class is so structured and so grown-up by comparison, poor love. And given half a chance, she'd go back to Reception like a shot!

The teacher also expressed a bit of at the friendship dd has struck up with a boy in the class who's now her "best friend". The teacher seemed to think that dd should be playing with the girls more - but dd's grown up barely distinguishing between boys and girls, and we're just pleased that she's got friends; we don't care what gender they are!

Love to everyone xxx

Thank you Lord! I'd hung the plastic bag up in ds1's wardrobe! Told you it was in a silly place. I always knew where it was when we tripped over the bag by ds1's bookcase at bedtime each night!! And yes, you are right, Rosey. There is a parable in there. I am currently relearning how we can (and need to) rely on God for all of our needs and not just the big ones/worthy ones.

Rosey at dd1s teacher! Of course it's OK to be friends with a boy! So pleased that your lovely dd has a new friend. Praying that more of the children there will see what a fun little person she is, soon.

lots of things to praise God for - fantastic to hear all our good news, and pray for our requests. I have some good news too - just got a call to let meknow I have got the job!!! 1 full day, and 1 half day , I can choose from some options which one. Got a rejection for a different job in the post today, feels like such a confirmation that this is THE one. What a rollercoaster - apply Tues, interview Weds, get offered the job Thurs! THank you all so much for your prayers - znd thanks to God for his goodness

probably won't be around much this weekend, SIL and her new fiance are coming up for the weekend - now we can have a double celebration!

Hia all, sorry not been round last couple of days, I needed time to recover from twins 4th birthday!

but!!!!! playing at being a good samaritan helping a friend out this morning, left my right index finder in a letter box and ended up with medical treatment, and antibiotics, so have a beautiful, but rather large dressing on finger, which is pulsing painful atm! inbetween being completely numb!

On that note typing without it, I thank god I do actually still have my finger!!!

CC - prayers for your back, how did you get on!

Right must try and write (ha) my coursework up for tomorrow!

Whoopsie - twins got bored and taken themselves off to bed, they're ASLEEP!!!!!! aw bless them!

Very quick post, but just wanted to share this as an example of how God makes positive things happen out of difficult situations!

I had a long chat with a friend from church yesterday. Her 10 yo daughter has problems which although Asperger's has been ruled out in her case, are definitely on the Autistic Spectrum. Since I was forced to face up to the same sort of things myself recently, I can TOTALLY empathise with the emotions her daughter is experiencing and have been able to explain them in a way for her mother to understand. I REALLY feel I was able to help, and I just want to Praise God for all this coming out at a time which put me in the best place to help!

So please remember the family in your prayers and pray that God helps both mother and daughter grow closer together in a spirit of understanding!

Evening all,

CC - hoping your back eases up soon. I can sympathise with you, I have twisted vertabrae in my lower back. Take it easy for a while.

Rosey, CD, DO et al, I try and be a duck where my SIL is concerned and let the comments wash off my back. Awful lot of turning the other cheek I'm afraid!

PS - I didn't "know" you before but I pray for your continued peace and healing. You sound like a lovely strong person. Just find a little time to "be".

DP out for the evening, I feel a long bath and an early night looming. Happy dreams all.

Hi everyone - praying for you all.... glad to see so many answers to prayer - what an encouragement! Great news on the job Panda!

What a lovely thread this is!

Such blessings - and isnt it great to share these as well as our burdens....

CC hope your back pain eases off asap hun..let me know what you think of the Kerry Shook message when you get the chance to listen to it all the way through..

Mary BS what a lovely story of how we can encourage each other even in the midst of trials...

and simply to know that we can all share in prayer for each other....

God Bless you all xx

Is anyone still up and can take an email from me?

are you ok Mary?

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DS's beloved trainset (OK its not actually his) has been removed from the back of church, from the children's play area. As you know DS has Asperger's, and he's train mad...

A decision made by the vicar and the children's workers. Not been stolen or anything.

suttonmb at talktalk dot net

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Thanks

I've replied...

Why would they make such a decision which is certain to cause distress? People mystify me sometimes! Have to go to bed now (baby not sleeping well) but will pray for a resolution speedily.

Sorry - will pray for a speedy resolution NOT will pray speedily for a resolution

• don't want to be thought of as an overly-rapid-prayer

Thanks, you've made me smile, if nothing else

I've just about stopped myself from emailing my resignation as lay minister in training, but I am in floods of tears over this.

This is the reply (from someone I thought was a close personal friend to both DH and I):

"A quick reply and not wishing to appear insensitive but I which hope clarifies matters. The Childrens' corner will be equipped with resources, as discussed at PCC, that have the potential for parents to share faith with their children, thereby hopefully encouraging/challenging an awareness of faith and spiritual matters, especially for those who may be non churched, whilst at the same time being interactive, educational and fun. This area is predomimently for those of pre-school and reception age. Older children are catered for by Sunday Club and as such should stay with the leaders. If the child does not wish to stay with the leaders and their parents are in church they can then resume responsibility. In effect leaving the care of the Sunday Club. Otherwise, if a Sunday Club Child plays in this area then this is not a safe practice as that child is unsupervised. I would therefore discourage this from happeneing as they could easily slip out unnoticed after the service. Regarding the train set, that has not just been removed it went over a month ago prior to the weekend of 15 Sept when a lot of toys were removed for cleaning and sorting."

God loves you when the sun is in the sky,
God loves you when the moon is riding high,
God loves you when you wake and when you sleep,
God loves you like a shepherd loves the sheep.

God loves you when you work at school each day
God loves you when you rest and when you play.
God loves you when you?re on your holiday
God loves you in a very special way.

God loves you, doesn?t matter who you are,
God loves you from the bottom of His heart,
God loves you, doesn?t matter what you?ve done,
God loved you when He sent His only son.

especially, no matter who you are

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Praying for sense, sanity and compassion, not necessarily in that order! After being up most of the night (crying and praying), I've replied:

"If DS doesn?t want to go to church I won?t bring him
If he does want to go to church he can choose whether to go to Sunday club or not
If he does not want to go to Sunday club, I will worship with him at the back of church ? in this event he will bring his own train set.
If he prefers the Christian resources that will enable him to share my faith, then I will of course play with them with him, as they are of course interactive, educational and fun.
After the service I will supervise him at all times
This of course means that at this current time I feel unable to take a part in the actual worship if it would mean leaving him unsupervised."

This is the last I plan to post on it as I don't want to derail the thread (intentional pun ), but feel free to give me hugs and email me if you want

Today I'm taking the children to Woburn Safari park. DH is staying at home to watch the football. It looks to be a lovely day, so we should have a good time...

I can be quite sarcastic when I want, can't I?