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Countdown to Christmas - MN Christian Prayer Request Thread .....

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CaptainDippy · 12/11/2009 11:59

Summary:

FourArms - Asked us to pray for her sister's MIL at the beginning of Sept. Sis's MIL had had a nasty fall and two tumours had been discovered in her brain, which led to a DX of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Diane (sis's MIL) had Chemo and managed to make it to a special family Wedding before dying peacefully. Prayers are with the family and friends. xx

SilverFox - Has moved house!!! Prayers for her and her family as they settled into their new home and neighbourhood. Prayers for FIL who has split up with his fiancée and is struggling.
Brokkenhearted - Popped by to ask for prayers for her in her job hunting. The family have no income coming in. Hope you found something!!?

Amber - Prayers for sister who has lost the sight in one eye and is having tests etc to ascertain what exactly is wrong with her.

Soooooz - Prayers for DS1 who has been dealing with some nasty bullying issues at school.

FAQ - Prayers for lovely FAQ who is currently dealing with some very serious mental health issues concerning her DH. She is also waiting to find out whether she is poss PG or not too. Wrap this family up in your love and care right now, Lord.

MaryBS - Praying for her in her new job as a p/t payroll assis at school and BIG prayers for her DH who has DVT in his leg and has been really struggling health-wise recently. She also asked for prayers for a Big Issue seller she met who was just about to give birth.

Varicosveined - Prayers for her marraige, which is in trouble and also for her 7 yr old nephew who had been rushed to hospital (update??)

slapheadsrock - Prayer for her marraige, which has experienced some violent episodes. She is giving it one last chance.

DutchOma - Prayers for her family as they mourn her cousin who passed away in Sept.

Hellium - Prayers for her Grandma who is in hospital after a horrid Hit and Run incident.

WeegieMum - Recently came back from a trip to Venezuela where she and her DH decided this particular missionary opportunity was not for them. Prayers for the family as they have been experiencing some ill health since arriving back, particularly WM who has been DX with Pleurisy. Prayers for God to show them the way forward now ....

Saliswan - Prayers that her house move would be smooth!! Lots of prayers for uplifting and comfort as she has been struggling a lot of late. xx

M44 - Was recently in hospital after experiencing a burst ovarian cyst. She is recovering now

KayHarker - Prayers that she could see the way ahead more clearly ...

YorkshireTeaDrinker - Would like prayers for a woman at her church who has been very seriously ill in hospital, following the birth of twins. The twins are fine, but she experienced multiple organ failure. She is improving now and is allowed to see her babies.

Misdee - Peter had an infection scare, but is home from hospital now and doing well

MJIM - Prayers for lots of horrid ill health in her house recently, especially little N. xx

Bronze Prayers for family and friends of one of hometown friend who was swept out to sea and remains unaccounted for.

ShelleyLou - Prayers for her and for her family as they cope with the killing of her 22 yr old brother

Aitch - Prayers for a miracle for her friend who are facing their last round of IVF treatment....

MrsJamin - She is 20 wks PG and has been coping with insomnia and a toddler who wakes at 5am. Struggling.

mufti - Is suffering from Sciatica and a pulled muscle at present. Ouch!

meltedchocoalte - Needs lots of prayers as she copes with her DH who is addicted to Herion. She has one child at home.

FlibertyGibet - Prayers for a little boy in her DS' class at school who recently lost his daddy very suddenly

Amapoleon - Prayers for a family trauma

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mmrred · 30/11/2009 21:49

Wanted to give thanks again for all the kind people who are praying for my friend - she will be doing a pregnancy test on Friday to see if either of the embryos have attached and therefore if she is pregnant.

On a personal note, am praying for her myself and with the wonderful responses on this thread am really exploring my relationship with God after many years of intellectual separation.

CaptainDippy · 01/12/2009 11:53

Ooooh, do let us know mmred Great that stuff is going well for you too

My BF has just had her 12 week scan with number 5 All is well and I got the EDD spot on I think she will have a girl this time ....

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myjobismum · 01/12/2009 12:39

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CaptainDippy · 01/12/2009 19:31

I know!! Both four and five have been a bit of .... erm ... an .... erm ..... accident. Ahem.

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PositivelyFestive · 01/12/2009 19:49

Careful what you say please, nothing wrong with having 5!! You don't have to be crazy, but it does help.

Prayers for Mmrred's friend. And for you too Mmrred, as you explore our amazing God.

myjobismum · 01/12/2009 19:52

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Swaliswan · 01/12/2009 20:44

I don't really know what to say today. I am so unbelievably tired as the improved sleep lasted for precisely one night and then got worse than ever. Add to the mix a 2.6 year old who is refusing point blank to go to sleep (was up until 9:30 last night) and a DH who thinks that I "shouldn't expect him to fix everything" and basically thinks that I should deal with the girls night time antics myself because he is working full time. He tells me that I shouldn't moan and should just get on with things otherwise I should go to work full time and put the girls in full time childcare.

At this point in time my faith is extremely weak. I feel so deserted by God. My marriage is unstable most of the time and yet it isn't the Christian thing to discuss that with other people. I have got more stuff to do than I can manage with the extreme sleep deprivation for an advent party at church on saturday (part of the mission work that we are doing). I don't feel at all like doing mission work at the moment.

I am at breaking point. I can't go on like this. I don't know what to do to make anything better.

DutchOma · 01/12/2009 21:18

Then, dear Swaliswan STOP. Tell dh he can go the the advent party on his own, you are staying put.

He is being unhelpful and he must realise that you cannot go on like this.
Is there anybody you could ask for a bit of help?

Nothing else to say except that you in my thoughts and prayers.

myjobismum · 01/12/2009 21:58

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notsofarnow · 01/12/2009 22:14

Hi ladies. I really need to get on here more often but think its been toooo long now.

meltedchocolate · 01/12/2009 22:14

Praying Mmred

MJIM - Praying for your daughter, I hope she is better soon.

Praying your husband sees sense and helps you SS.

Dutch I have allowed messages now, thank you so much for the time you take

My parents dont actually know about the heroin. I wont be able to tell them this, it would be one thing too far for them. All they have seen is him leaving, coming back, leaving, etc etc etc for the last 5 months. The story is long and complicated but I believe my husband does want to be with us, but I am prepared to go it alone if all goes wrong (again). They know he has a lot of issues in general though. I understand their side but wish they would realise how (extra) hard they are making things. My dad is a very strong headed, 'I'm the only one who can be right' kind of person. Difficult.

amberlight · 02/12/2009 07:15

Reading through each of your messages and praying through each one of them in turn.

Could please do with prayers, as I am facing a situation with my work that I cannot handle at all. And I must...

DutchOma · 02/12/2009 07:34

Just remember, Amber dear, that you are not on your own in this situation. You have the strongest representation anyone could ask for: "The Spirit Himself intercedes for us to the Father" No time to look up the reference, off to dd.

MaryBS · 02/12/2009 08:18

We are all praying for you Amber.

Sorry, not been around much. Things have improved re: difficulties - a great answer to prayer! Otherwise I've been very busy, with church and stuff

SweetestThing · 02/12/2009 09:06

Good morning and thank you for all your prayers. Scott's funeral was quiet but sincere and I think we gave him a good, loving send-off to his peaceful rest with God. My mum was much comforted by the service.

Prayers for all facing hard times and challenges at the moment. I find knowing that others are putting in a good word with "The Man Upstairs" brings such comfort at difficult times.

myjobismum · 02/12/2009 10:02

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CaptainDippy · 02/12/2009 10:52

I am glad it was a peaceful celebration of Scott's life ST

Our Heavenly Father wrap you up in his love and care at this difficult time amber. xx

Same goes for you SS, sorry you are struggling so much. DO posted some wise words - let DH go to the Advent thing himself honey - and if you ever fancy a trip over to Eastbourne, then you are very welcome here

Glad N's leg looks a little better MJIM, poor thing. xx

I am getting a cold and still feeling sicky, lots on my plate, but very glad to finish older girls' Nativity costumes (star and angel) last night. One thing ticked off a rather lengthy list. Ah well, it is nearly Christmas!!!!! Yippee!!

Love and Prayers to all. xx

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meltedchocolate · 02/12/2009 11:39

It IS nearly Christmas CD We started our advent calenders this morning (yes, if my son was having one, so was i )

Glad the funeral went well Sweetest, sorry i missed you on my last post.

meltedchocolate · 02/12/2009 11:42

Also praying for your work situation Amber, hope it sorts itself out and if not, that God gives you the strength to cope

CaptainDippy · 03/12/2009 11:16

Bring it on!

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mmrred · 03/12/2009 21:49

Bashfully saying a prayer for all and thanking God. Tomorrow is a big day for my friend who will be taking a pregnancy test to see if the IVF implant was successful.

Thanks to all - it will be a long night so all prayers welcome.

MeltedTreeChocolates · 03/12/2009 22:51

Let us know when you find out mmrred Praying x

(Name changed to something more Christmassy)

amberlight · 04/12/2009 09:01

Still praying for everyone. It's been a heckish week and I shall be very glad when it's next Tuesday (er, assuming that the work meeting on Monday has gone well and I'm not in a sobbing heap somewhere...)

MaryBS · 04/12/2009 09:46

Love and prayers for you, particularly for those who are struggling, in work and family situations, and in their faith. May the light of Christ lift your spirits and brighten your days and give you comfort in your nights...

NotTheVirginMaryOhNo · 04/12/2009 09:50

I have a new Christmas name now too...