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!!!

Oh Swaliswan I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Prayers for you!!

Praying for you Swaliswan. Hope you feel better soon.

Hermya, that's so sad re your friend but you have totally done what is right for you and you have peace about it which is great, you can leave it in God's hands now. I'm sure she'll come round.

BES - great news

CD - glad you're OK re the chest, that sort of pain is normal for chest infections but it is horrible and can be scary. glad you are ok.

Mary....that's v hard re not being able to get away from the bully even out of school, do you know the parents? Are they reasonable at all, could you have a talk, or is that impossible? Praying for your dd.

Feel old as went to the wedding of my little bridesmaid yesterday - she was 10 when I got married and is now married herself. It was a fantastic wedding with wonderful worship. It was in my old church where I got married so was especially lovely.

Popping back to add that I am so glad that you are being seen so quickly, Jen. I'm guessing that they think you've had a TIA and are doing some fantastically quick follow-up to find out what's going on.

Quite a few young women have TIAs for many reasons but it does often seem to be the combined oral contraceptive pill to blame. I know someone who this happened to recently and it took her about five weeks to get proper follow-up. Now she just has to avoid that type of pill and take one baby aspirin a day and she is absolutely fine.

Praying that you get thoroughly checked out and prayers of thanks for the speed with which they are taking care of you.

That's interesting SS, re the TIA.
Hope you will soon stop throwing up, how far gone are you now?
So lovely about the wedding MHD

Swooping by with for SS xxxx

Thank you ladies

SS - thank you, that's really interesting. I'm not on the pill but it's def food for thought. Really hoping you feel better soon.
xx

Hoping everyone else is ok, just flying by after a looooong day. Am off to London tomorrow to see a band I've wanted to see for YEARS so am very excited!

Ladies, can I ask for some more prayer? I started bleeding yesterday morning and had cramping and low back pain yesterday evening. I'm going to go to see my GP today. I've had first trimester bleeding before now but not second trimester bleeding and it's really scaring me.

I'm 15 weeks, BTW, DO.

Praying SS - let us know how you get on {hugs}

Enjoy your day/evening JDI

SS Praying for a speedy resolution to the problems.

Prayers continuing for all...
SS, rest all you can...let us know what happens???

Just off to GP now so I'll let you know later...

SS praying for you and the baby. Lots of hugs.

All was well with the GP. She was thorough and reassuring (unlike the OOH GP) although she does think that I may have some issues with bleeding on and off throughout the pg. I've been trying to rest but it's hard when I feel so down today. I suppose that I'm just tired and fed up. I can't wait for the next two weeks to fly by and then we'll be up in the Lake District enjoying the beauty of God's creation.

Thank the Lord that you are alright SS.
Something very concrete to pray for:- that the next two weeks go by quickly and that you will cope with all the preparations for the holiday.
Let me know if you want to break your journey here with us, I'll gladly do lunch for four if you like, either on the way there or on the way back...or both.

SS good news although will continue prayers. Try to do something to cheer yourself up whilst resting like a favourite book or dvd (or chocolate!!). Hope you have a fantastic time in the Lakes.

Please can I ask for prayers. I have an issue with my PhD that needs to be sorted before I go on maternity leave. Basically I need some tests to be done on my samples, but the only lab I've been able to find near here that will do them is busy until September. (I'm off on the 17th September, hopefully). Anyway, please pray that I can get the tests organised and finished asap so that "all" I have to do when I am on "leave" is write up my PhD. I am hoping to be able to hand in for the 1st May by doing bits while the baby is sleeping. The sooner I am finished, the more attention I can give my LO.I know it's a minor thing, but it's worrying me.

Swalisman Which part of the Lakes are you going to?

I've been to the Docs to ask for a fit note to ask work to give me a reduction in hours for medical reasons (SPD stuff). The nurse I saw refered it to the Doc for Wednesday. They keep telling me to take early maternity leave which we can't afford to do, plus I actually want to be at work. It gives me something to do and I enjoy it.

I was sat in the car and the thought of not working actually lead me to tears. This pregnancy has slowly erroded everything that I normally do and work is the one thing that is still mine and I can do do stuff with.

Brief update on friend, the wedding is now postponed and this is why she wasn't speaking to me. I'm just praying for her and I hope that she and her other half get themselves sorted and that God leads them through this.

Praying for you all.

So nothing to do with you really Hermya. Must be a relief.

SS, so glad all is ok, must have been worrying. Enjoy the Lakes - we love it up there, so beautiful

Hermya, hope all works out for your friend. Praying for you with the work situation too.

Shieldbug, praying you'll get the tests done ok. Remember, even what seem like minor things to us are important to God.

Please can I ask for prayers for my friend, L, again - the one with the anorexic daughter. daughter has taken an overdose and is in hospital now. Friend says they are monitoring her for liver damage, etc. so very sad.

Hi - please can I ask for your prayers for my friends ds - he's desperately ill and the family need things to go their way for a change.

Thanks

Welcome DailyWail (like your name,). Certainly we will pray for your friend's ds. How old is he?

Also a bit of good news, I asked for prayer for the woman on my antenatel thread who was having problems with her pregnancy. She gave us an update that her LO has been putting on weight and Mum is doing well as well. Could we continue to pray, I just want so much for this LO to be born happy and healthy.

Shield Praying for you!!

He's 10 years old and in Grt Orm Hosp. Fantastic little lad and a wonderful family who have sadly had more than their fair share of terrible things happen to them.

Thanks DutchOma.

Hello all,

SS - glad the dr was reassuring and how lovely your holiday sounds! Really pleased all is ok

MHD - praying for your friends DD. I have a friend who has been in Addenbrookes for the last 6 months with the same troubles. so very sad..

Hermya - hope all goes ok wtth the Dr tomorrow, the reduced hours sound like a good plan

MORE good news, finally from me! We went to the hospital yesterday to get me checked out by the stroke clinic and the are more than happy that I didn't have a stroke, although they cant put their finger on what was wrong with me. I had an ultrasound on my neck - very odd! So so pleased that all is ok, praise God!

Gig last night was amazing, had a really really good time

Great stuff Jen

Prayers for your DF's DS, DailyWail, sounds like a tough situation xx

Any more on your Df's DD MadHairDay? So sad

So pleased the bleeding seems to be ok SS Yey for a holiday to look forward to xx

Prayers everything gets sorted ShieldBug - how are you feeling today? xx

Glad the silence from your DF is nothing to do with you Hermya - but hope all is ok as you don't just "postpone" a Wedding in the usual way xx

Thanks for prayers everybody. The update on the tests is that I have a meeting to try to sort things out on Thursday. This is HUGE progress so I am really thrilled.

Jen so pleased to hear it wasn't a stroke. The ultrasound on your neck would be to check for clots in the blood vessels going to and from your brain. All clear there is defo good news. Glad you enjoyed the gig.

DailyWail Why is it that some families do seem to get hit with all sorts of troubles? Praying for them and the son in particular.

MadHair. How are you doing? Hope you are not overdoing it. Prayers for your friends dd, especially that she will pull through and not have lasting damage to her organs. I have known quite a few girls with eating disorders through my teaching jobs and it's heartbreaking.

Hermya No wonder your friend was not able to talk to you. Postponing the wedding is such a big decision, so praying that she and her fiance will be able to make the right choices for their future. Also praying for you as you think about whether to leave work early or not. I know what you mean about the pg eroding what you can do. Besides, work is something that isn't all about being pg. I know you have said you are a people person and being at home can be isolating. God has it all in his hands and whatever happens, you will be able to look back and realise that it was for the best ifykwim. Praying for guidance for you.