June 2010 - MN Christian Prayer Request Thread: Captain Dippy apologises for going AWOL ....

[CaptainDippy]

She's back!!!!!!

Gosh, I am soooo sorry for a rather prolonged absence. Since going on holiday last month to Center Parcs I just feel like life has been zoooooooooming along at about 100 mph. I kept meaning to catch up here, but never quite meaning to do it. so sorry!! Having said that, I have been "chatting" to DO, Mary, Jen and others on Facebook a bit and Mary very^ kindly took my 'phone call about my mother outlaw's friends' daughter and granddaughter who have been involved in the horrific car crash.....

There was no one else involved. It seems that the daughter just drove into the wall of a shopping centre. No idea why. It was though initially that the granddaughter had the more severe injuries and was airlifted to hospital; but the daughter had to be cut out of the car and turned out to have the worse injuries. They have both been through hours or surgery and are now in induced comas. They both have some really awful injuries including broken bones, major internal abdominal injuries, possibly spinal problems and the granddaughter has concussion and possible major cranial injuries. It is just unthinkable awful. Please, please just pray for a miracle. The major worry at the moment is the daughter's abdominal injuries might cause Peritonitis, which could prove very serious. She also has a very dangerous blood clot in the top of her thigh. I just cannot imagine what her parents are going through, and her husband. This is all too awful.

Gosh.

Well I have a summary of all the prayer requests from the beginning of May to the present for you all. I am afraid I just simply couldn't cope with summarising April as well. I hope you don't mind!!

Here they are:

Mary - Has been very very hormonal and struggling emotionally recently. She is worried that she might be going into pre-menopause. She has also asked for prayers for DH's mum who has just collapsed following a Stroke. It seems the Stroke has only mildly affected her, but lots of prayers for her recovery please. A heart murmur has also been discovered too.

LittleFish - Praises God for the disappearance of her cousin's Cancer and for finding a new teaching job, which she will start soon great stuff!!

MrsCadwaller - Has finished her exams and coursework!!!!! Praying that they can "get back to normal" as a family now and start enjoying life a bit more!! Continued prayers for Mrs.C's DF who recently lost a baby through an Ectopic PG.

BrokenBananaTantrum - (Love the name ) Asked for prayers for another MN poster who has given birth to very prem twins. Any more news on this??

Saliswan is PG with DC3 She is worried about how she is going to cope with 3 children and scared of having a MC too. Wrap her up in your love, Lord. xx

PositiveAttitude - DH has handed in his notice at work and is now looking to see what God has in store for them Prayers that they would be clear in what lies ahead ....

Amber - was v.low at the beginning of May.

MoreTeaandCakePlease - Struggles with the complexities of her relationship with her husband who has left her for someone else. He recently said her had ended the relationship, but it would now seem that he hasn?t. Protect MTACP and her precious family Lord and show them they way they should walk in this..... Prayers for her mum who is having hip and knee problems and is in a lot of pain at present; and for her friend Emma who has two children and another on the way and is in an abusive relationship. Prayers that she can find a way to walk out ....

MadHairDay - Prayers for her friend L's teenage DD who has Anorexia and is in a very bad way at present. Prayers for MHD's poor DD whose Psoriasis has spread to her face and is causing her a lot of discomfort Prayers for her neighbour who has had to have Cervical Stitch at 24 wks and be on permanent bed rest to prevent a pre-term labour and birth. MHD also needs lots of prayers for her health as she is struggling with a lung disease which made soon need operating on . Keep her well Lord. xx

DutchOma - Prayers for her DF Kathy who is not well herself, but is also caring for both of her parents who have health problems too and whose newborn Grandson (Morgan) has been in Great Ormond Street Hospital who an undeveloped heart valve. This has been operated on and Morgan is doing well and has been transferred to his local hospital

Hermya - Praise God for a low result on her Quad Test in her PG with DC3 who looks to be a boy She has also had a scare with some bleeding too. Protect her and her unborn child, Lord. Prayers for her families financial situation, which is not good at the moment too; and for friends who have been involved in an accident and may be prosecuted.

BlueEyeShadow - Prayers that her DS would sleeeeeeeeeeeeeep!!! Also for her friend who has recently lost her Nan and for neighbours who has their son, son's GF and three yr old staying with them. Their three yr old has ADHD, which is not being handled and controlled very well.

WeirdBird - Has Polyhydramnios and is struggling with increasing gain in size. She started having some pre-term contractions and has had injections of steroids for the baby's lungs. Protect her and protect her baby too, Lord. Prayers also for the families finances too, which are in a bit of a state of flux at the moment.

WeegieMum - Has been struggling with depression recently. Protect her, Lord. xx

JentlyDoesIt - DP has been made redundant and his trial is due to start again in Dec. This a such a hard time for them as a family. Praying that God would carry them through. xx

CaptainCaveman - Her neighbour who had the brain tumour sadly passed away Prayers for their family as they come to terms with their loss. Prayers also for a colleague of CC's who has just discovered their newborn grandchild has Downs. Prayers for the whole family as they adjust.

GoatsClimbTrees - Asked for prayers for all those affected by the tragic school bus crash in the Lakes.

Soooooooz - BIG prayers for her poor DH who is suffering with a horrible abscess in his mouth

Lulumama - Asked for prayers for Baby E's cranial surgery on June 7th - She has reported back that Baby E is making a remarkable recovery Praise God!!

Phew!

Please update on any of this situations if you can and do add prayer requests as and when

Oh, it is nice to be back

GET PRAYING!!!

DailyWail praying for your friends ds.

Jen that's great news

shieldbug so glad there has been good progress for you.

Hermya that's brilliant news about the lady on your antenatal thread. will keep praying...

Mary how are things with you today?

My friend has stayed in hospital all night with her dd, haven't heard any more news yet, I'm having her younger kids after school so will see her later and update. please keep prayers coming for this young girl. She's so beautiful and doesn't see it at all.

Oh MadHair, isn't it sad? I hope they're able to help her and the anorexia doesn't have long term effects.

Thank you all for the prayers which I will reciprocate whilst reading this thread.

Has anyone ever done a novena? Is it a Catholic thing? I remember praying for a sick child like this when I was at primary school.

I am going to Buckingham Palace tomorrow!!!!!

Have fun!!!

Dear friends,

I don't post on this thread often (once in a blue moon) but I do look in often and pray for everyone. I got some sad news at the weekend and would really appreciate your prayers. My lovely baby brother and his wife told us on Sunday that there is a very minute chance of them conceiving naturally. DSIL has PCOS and HMS, and my little brother has a very low sperm count and also very low motility. Apparently they have been told that there is a less than 3% chance they can conceive by themselves - they've been trying ever since their wedding 3 years ago.
My DSIL lives for children - she used to look after my DS1 2 days a week until health problems stopped her, and she is the most wonderful, caring person and wants nothing more than to be a mum. My little brother would make a wonderful dad and they had planned on a big family.
They are going to see specialists in London in September as they believe ICSI is the only option available to them. I would really appreciate your prayers not only for them, but also for the rest of my family (we are all very close and live near each other so catch up at church every week) as we try to help in whatever way we can. It's difficult to know what to say/not to say, and how much to ask them about how things are going. My mum is incredibly upset and worried for them, and although my dad isn't the most forthcoming person when it comes to issues like this, I know he's really sad too.
I am blessed with 2 gorgeous boys so can't begin to imagine what they are feeling, but would do anything I could to help them.
Please remember them in your prayers - they are both very devout Christians and their faith is really helping them, but they asked us to pray for them too so I'm asking you all if you wouldn't mind joining in.
Thank you so much

Hello sleepy. Of course I will pray. so sad.

CD - my friend is also off to the Palace tomorrow! So exciting! Have a lovely day and hope it's sunny

sleepy thanks for your prayers. Will pray for your brother and sil.

CD may I ask why you are going to the palace without you having to reveal too much? Hope you have a fantastic day.

MadHair any news about the poor girl in hospital?

Good news on my lipid testing front. Had a most productive meeting this morning and seems like it's actually going to happen! Hooray! That's such a relief. Thanks again for your prayers.

I'm praying for you all, thank you for the prayers for my friend. I'm praying that she sees God in this situation and that he guides her to the right decision.

Work seemed to be ok when I handed in my note today so hopefully it'll get implemented and we'll see how we go from there.

Shieldbug I am begining to see that maybe being off ill wouldn't be the worse thing for me. I would like to spend a few more weeks at work though. I'm doing an NVQ through them and I would like to get to the point of nearly finishing it before I go off. At the moment as it stands, I just have to write it all up and get it signed. It's just the actual writing of it that gets me, slow and arduous torture . Good news about the meeting.

Sleepy Will be praying with avengence for your baby brother. I know sometimes we can't see the whys and wheres of what God is doing and why these situations happen, but I fully believe God is a God who answers prayers and is one who blesses. I pray that God looks upon that little family and gives them a little miracle to look after and care for. God is a God who loves families and I believe that he likes to bless people with them as well. Please be encouraged, that 3% is nothing to God. He created the universe out of nothing and look what he did with that. I also pray for faith and strength for you all as you embark upon this journey as a family as well.

CaptainDippy Wave to the Queen for me!!

Madhair God will help her, it's a dark place to be in as a young girl but God can break through to her. I pray for strength and peace for her family and also for God to impact on that girls heart how he sees her.

Sorry if I've missed anyone.

Oops, slipped off threads I'm on, but I am praying!

DS2 is still doing well - just the backlog of tiredness to get over now!

And I've just received a signed contract for the biggest project I've ever taken on since going freelance. Basically brilliant, but a teeny bit scared in case I've bitten off more than I can chew...

Thankyou everyone. She is still in hosp under observation as she managed to self harm while in hosp. She is saying she is suicidal. My friend is beside herself. please pray for them. I wish I knew how to help more

Faith shattered by recent events around me trying to go on a Pilgrimage and spending weeks and months preparing for it...only to find out they've changed all the arrangements to ones I can't access because of my disability...and couldn't be bothered to even tell me until it was too late. Just so devastated. Don't even know how to carry on.

Please will you pray for my mum? She is in a bad place at the moment. Her mum, my grandma, died recently and this has led to a lot of arguments in the family as well as the grief. My aunty, her younger sister, is ill and my mum is suffering from depression and is due to have an operation soon. Please pray for her to have strength to get through these difficult times.

Praying for all those in a bad place... in the shadow of His wings may you rejoice... hugs and prayers...

Reading and praying.

Praying x

OhWesternWind - This bible verse came into my head whilst praying for your mum and all the hard things she is dealing with and these verse came to mind:

Psalm 40
For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

1 I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.

2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.

3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the LORD

Amberlight - it must be so hard for you having longed to go on this trip I pray God will have a better plan and purpose for you at this time and it will fulfill you and bring peace to the disappointment and sadness x

Some very sad stuff on this thread to pray into, been lurking a little too much lately

Dippy - How was the palace?

Oh amber, that is deeply unjust and unfair I am sorry and I send you many hugs. I think you are amazing FWIW!!

Nice to see you Sleepy How's it going? Will definitely pray for your lovely bro and SIL, so hard xxx

I had a lovely day at The Palace yesterday - nice tea & cakes and very interesting people - I even smiled at The Queen and she smiled back!!!!

Holding your mum in my prayers too OWW. xxx

Amber, that is so wrong, I am so sorry - as a disabled person I sympathise, not being able to do things we really want to is so frustrating. Is there no way access issues could be changed? It seems so unfair. Praying. I'm sure God has something even better for you - more than you could ask or imagine. x

OWW - prayers for your mum.

Just got a call from L that her dd is being taken back into the eating disorders centre full time as she is not safe. Friend is cut up but in some ways relieved too. I can see God answering prayers in this though it seems so very hopeless.

Glad to hear you had a good time at the palace Dippy!

Praying, MHD... you too, Amber...

Happy Saturday!!!

Happy Sunday

Prayers for your friend MHD, and for you Amber

As of today, for 373 days I am mum to 5 teenagers!! DD4 is 13 today!

Dh finishes work next Saturday, still nothing sorted for after that. Prayers for God to reveal His plan to us, would be appreciated.

5 Teenagers? Wow!

Praying for God's provision. Matthew 6: 25-34 (the old classic everyone knows) came into my head whilst praying for you PA. I don't know if it helps but thought I'd type it in x

Tough time at my parents yesterday afternoon, I got back and questioned if my thinking was mistaken but after my first ever post in AIBU I feel a bit better, as apparently I'm doing ok in how I manage my DCs! I didn't get flamed at all.

Nope, no will to change the issues. They wrote to say the reason I couldn't go is because things like a Pilgrimage are outside of God's "gifts" in giving me my skills. Nothing to do with them making it impossible for me to go despite taking the booking and the money whilst knowing I'm disabled, then.

Prayers continuing for all...