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!!!

You were RosyLea when I first got on to MN, that is even prettier.

Quote from a lady in Northants via the Daily Mail:- There is no such thing as a nagging woman, only a man who doesn't do as he is told the first time.

Yes, that is pretty, isn't it? And appropriate, given the amount of tea I drink. Good to 'see' you again!

Hello all, what a lovely shiny new thread, thank you Dippy

Hi Clockface, I remember you as rosylea too

Massive prayer request for me. SIL (ok, the unpleasant one but I shall rise above that for the time being) and her DP are on hols in Italy, they took a train trip somewhere and as they were getting off the train at the station the doors slammed shut on her DP (C) trapping him then dragging him approx 1/2 mile down the track. He is in hosp, not in a good way, very little skin left on his back and bottom please keep them in your thoughts. They do have insurance but we don't know too many other details yet. SIL is "highly strung" to say the least so it's all getting a little hysterical. Please pray for a speedy recovery, enough at least for C to be allowed home. Must have been very scary for them

Never rains but it pours...

Oh no Jentley that's terrible! Praying praying praying

Jen, how horrid - Lots of prayers. Do keep us updated. xx

LOL @ the joke Mary - Tee! Hee!

Hope the op went well for your mum TAPC

Oh your poor poor lovely DS2, NQGU - Hope he has a definite answer / solution about the tooth asap and it is dealt with quickly and effectively.

Long day in DippyLand ... need to relax with my book .....

CF - Hello! "RosyLea" was definitely my fave xxxx

Dippy I've just heard from one of my siblings, that the key hole surgery wasn't that successful, her knee is crumbling they've discovered and she's going to need a full op Prayers for peace for her and that she is content and trusts God, as my mum is a Christian and loves God but sometimes needs to relax and trust a bit more (don't we all). She hates being unwell, invalid etc. I know she's going to be upset about this and that it wasn't straight forward and that it will require major surgery and recovery time. But God is good. Not as big a prayer as some on here but all appreciated for her if you have time x

TACP Darling, to God there are no little needs and big needs, all our needs are held in the hollow of His hand and He knows and cares for them all.
Oh Jen, that is a really terrible story, worse because it happens to someone you might have had unkind thoughts about. Prayers for peace of mind for your sil and also for her husband of course.
What are you reading Dippy?

Thank you DutchOMA Your message made me feel all warm and loved!

I feel like maybe it would be a good idea to pray about the MN/Richard Dawkins webchat. Too inarticulate to join in myself though.

I read a good book in response to him called God's Undertaker. I won't be joining in though, as I'm not articulate enough and will not put my point across well. But I agree lets pray x

BES I agree, the upshot of it is though that he seems to have encouraged a few more people to think about faith. I was speaking to the leader of our church the other day and he said a lot of churches had reported a surge in people taking the alpha course in the wake of his book/bus campaign.

The thing is I've seen him in a few live debates with some rather clever christians and whilst he does bring out the old 'evolution' stuff and the more generally accepted arguments about faith. He won't even talk at all about the existance of God, he just says 'God doesn't exist' and as far as he's concerned it's the end of the argument. He won't even enter into that conversation with people. I have wondered in the past what could have given him such a passionate phobia to the existance of God. These things are rarely without foundation are they.

I won't be joining in either, I feel like it would be trying to reason with a child who has told you that they're invisible and nothing you will ever say will convince them that you can see them.

Prayers all the same though, God can move mountains and all that!!

I'm suddenly feeling rather stressed as I've got 2 projects with short deadlines, little time available for work, and DH away for a meeting on the other side of the country tomorrow. Please pray that I'll get it all done, and be rested enough to do it well. Also for safe travel for DH. Thank you!

I read the Dawkins thread yesterday and someone had already thanked him for bringing more people into church.

Hiya, thank you for your thoughts, we haven't had an update today but thank you for your thoughts.

Dippy darling, it is the BIL that you met a couple weeks ago very sad as he is a lovely fellow

Prayers for all, for peace of mind BES xx

RD always makes me angry, so I avoid him! He is so irrational in his arguments that it annoys me. And he says religious people are irrational.

Anyway, tonight I have had a bit of a meltdown as I am tired (ds still gets up at 5am and last night was up all the time), I have to stay working full time and feel like I am letting ds down by sending him to a childminder. I am marking exam papers which takes all my free time. ARGH. Just generally really stressed.

Not sure what I am asking for really. maybe for me to just be able to get on with stuff and not cry cos I have to get up in the morning.

Rosily - prayers for a later morning!

Mary - mwah!!!!!! love the joke!

Jently - Any news on SIL's DP prayers for him to recover!!!!!

TACP - Prayers for your mum, wise words from DO

CD - And breathe!!!!! did you get to read your book and relax?

NQGU - My dh is suffering with abscess aswell, rotten pain so prayers for your ds and my dh as they go through quite extensive dental treatment! although dh adult so no ga!

xxx
soozi

Hello everyone,

Thank you, thank you all for your prayers for ds2 which have been answered more promptly and positively than we could have hoped. Dentist today decided that she could save the tooth and ds2 decided that he could cope with an injection - not bad for someone who was completely dentistphobic a couple of years ago.

So the abcess has gone and the tooth is drilled and filled, and ds2 is a different child today, pain free and mischievous again, for now.

Jently how awful for your bil.

About to get very very busy again for a few weeks. Will try to lurk.

God bless all.

Oops - Hi Sooz Yes, I saw your post earlier re your dh. Poor soul! Toothache is no easier when you get older, but you probably get less sympathy. Prayers for an equally quick healing for him.

Praise the Lord for that NQGU.
What a wonderful God we have.
Without going into details, I think we could do with a few prayers for dsonil, an ardent atheist. It doesn't make him happy and to me he presents an insurmountable mountain.
Over to you God.

Hello all again!

I've been reading and praying for you all.

NQGU - glad your ds2's tooth was fixed - toothache is unbearable, eh?

Roslily - praying for peace for you.

Hello hello

My SIL is having IVF and today the eggs are being implanted, this is her first round and the only one she can have on the NHS, can you pray for sticky eggs please?

They've been trying for 4 years and long for a baby. I have no idea theologically speaking how God feels about IVF, my brother does believe in God but doesn't go to church much anymore, but his wife is an atheist But I know how much they want a baby and it would be so lovely to finally have the wish. So prayers for sticky eggs iyswim?

And an update on my mum: There is very significant damage to her "ball" on the end of the thigh bone. Its been ground away and
gone powdery as has some of the cartilage. The surgeon has smoothed it off (and repaired other bits of cartilage) but tells us that she needs a knee replacement. The timing for this is dictated by "when the pain gets so great that an operation seems preferable". This could be 6 months to two years max on the surgeon's estimates. So not sure what to ask God here really but my mum loves her long walks and won't be able to for a long time So peace I guess and that the surgery is booked in long before 2 years down the line?

Thank you lovely ladies x

Your poor poor mum, TACP Prayers for swift action for her; and prayers that your SIL's round of IVF will produce a wee bean Do keep us up-to-date ....

Oh Jen, I hadn't put two and two together - how stupid am I!!!!!!!? I cannot believe your BIL is the lovely gentle sweet man I met a couple of weeks ago. How is he doing? xxxxx

How's it going BlueEyeShadow? Are you progressing well with your work? Hoping an praying this has been a productive day for you honey

Wonderful news about your DS2's tooth NQGU Really superb!! Praise God!!

for Rosiliy and don't feel guilty. xxxxx

Prayers for finances in DippyLand would be great. You really don't want to know ......

Anybody from this thread wanting to vote here?

I've put this as my status on FB, but thought I'd share it here as well. DS (who is 8) asked me the following:

He wanted to know where the new earth was, that is described in Revelation. I explained about prophecy and it not having happened yet (and compared it Joseph and the dreams about 7 years of plenty/famine).

He then said but Jesus said no-one knows when it is going to happen. I said God gave little clues, which is what is written about in Revelation.

Then he asked, will the new earth be created by a big bang? And why didn't they write about the big bang in Genesis?

Really eek meeting ahead of me today - could really do with prayers. If it goes wrong, I think I have to stop 80% of what I'm doing for autism work