prayer requests

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
This is suppose to be in the prayer requests forum. I couldn't figure out how to post there, since there were no posts there. So please move it to the right spot if needed:confused:
I would really like prayer for my family. My husband is having a hard time with his job. He is practically having a breakdown.
Also my two adult children 25 and 23 have lots of medical needs.
Thank you all
Nancy

[Infinite Grace]

Oh Courageous Gracious one, you got 'em.

Nancy, please know that this big dog from Michigan loves you very much.

[Paige]

Have prayed and will continue to do so, Nancy.

Keep us updated on how its going.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Thanks you guys:clap2:
Please don't be shy all you lurkers and regulars. I sing my prayers every night on my guitar. I put my guitar up for a month, but you all helped me work through my anger at God, and I started singing again:clap2:
So put your requests here. I am up here in my office where it is nice and quiet. (of course that is probably because everyone including the cat and dog leave me alone during my singing time)
Seriously, I am not able to give as I would like, because of so many physical problems, so I do pray. And I would feel honored to pray for some of you!
Blessings,
Nancy
Graceful Courageous One:)

[Paige]

Nancy,

If its not too much trouble, I have the creeping crud right now. (I'm hoping its not bronchitus). Anyway, if you think about it, I'd sure like to start feeling better!

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Paige,
Was checking for requests before picking up my guitar. Its 9:27 PM Chicago time, so you are on!!
Hope you feel better soon. You name it, and its going around this area.
Nancy

[christyG]

Nancy,

I've never been what you would call a "prayer warrior" but it is something that I am trying to understand better.

I appreciate your open and loving heart so much that I it inspires me. I would be honored if you would pray for my children. My son is nearly nine but having some trouble with friends at school. My youngest daughter seems to have some self-esteem issues causing some behavior problems, and my middle child (girl) just needs to keep on keepin' on.

Thank You,

Christy

[backtothefuture]

christy,
You are added to my guitar singing prayer list as of today!
Before I went on disability, I worked the lunch room for 12 years with 800 7th and 8th graders. They never knew it, but sometimes I stood behind certain kids and just prayed for them. Talk about a mission field. In fact,I wrote a story once for Guideposts, but it never was accepted, called the Lost Mission field and it was about the Lunch rooms across America, where you just wouldn't believe what was going on there and the pain these kids had.
Sounds like some of you here, have kids in grade school and middle school. Hard hard years. I would be honored to pray for your children.
Nancy

[Infinite Grace]

Nancy, is there any way that you could get us that story about the Lunch rooms of today. I would love to put it on IGC. I may have to do some editing for length, I don't know (long ones don't always cut and paste very well). But I'd love to look at it anyway.

[backtothefuture]

Hey Ed, I will try to dig around in my word documents for the Story. Maybe my son can figure out how to send it in a file to you.
Will keep you posted.
Am singing away for all you guys on my guitar.
Blessings.
Nancy

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
I would really like prayer for our daughter. I was going to post this last night, but was getting late. She is pretty hysterical these days. 25 years old and lots of physical problems where the cure is worse than what she is dealing with. My heart just aches for her. I know this isn't the truth, but there are days, I think I gave her life and did this to her. I know she is Gods and he loves her, but doesn't make her journey any easier or a mothers pain any less.
Thanks,Nancy

Oh the searching of my soul
its more than words have ever told.
I reach and stretch and pull and cry
trying to reach my God on high.
If God knows all
where can he be?
Surely he must look down and see.
a Girl of brokenness and numb
from all the prayers going to and from.
Oh the searching of my soul
its more than words have ever told.
N.L.

[Paige]

I will definitely keep her in prayer, Nancy.

Paige

[Amie]

Nancy,

You are both in my prayers as well. May I share your beautiful poetry on the site?

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Thanks,
She came by for dinner tonight and was a little calmed down, but by the time she left she was having a hard time. Gosh, I love her so much. She doesn't see how special she is. I thought I always made sure she knew that. She has her walk in the wilderness now I suppose. She is younger than I when I went though mine. The difference is, she has a praying ma ma, who believes in her.
Yes, you may share my poetry.
Thanks so much
Nancy

[backtothefuture]

Hi
Just wanted you to know that my daughter is doing well today. The medicine that she had to endure,(big nasty shots in her hips) finally kicked in which is a good thing.
Thank you all so much.
Blessings
Nancy

[Paige]

That is wonderful to hear. She came to my mind today as I was working, so thank you for the update!

Paige

[Amie]

Nancy,

Wonderful news! I appreciate the update too. May she continue to progress.

Amie

[Infinite Grace]

Yea! (it says I have to have at least 10 characters to post, so this is it).

[Paige]

Please pray for my oldest son, Greg (20). Last night he caught his girlfriend cheating on him. He was serious about her, and making plans for marriage in their future. I would like prayer that he would be able to forgive, and not allow himself to become bitter so that he can remain open to love again sometime in the future.

Also for his ex-girlfriend...She is making a series of bad choices that have me very concerned for her future. Pray that she will begin to turn it around for herself.

Thank you,
Paige

[backtothefuture]

Will do Paige. Have an entire list going for just kids through young adult. Will add him and the girlfriend to my list.
Also, I would like prayer for my daugher again. Yesterday, just about did me in and I broke down sobbing in front of her. She really needs some help and just won't trust the doctors to help her make some decisions she needs to make.
Nancy

[Paige]

Will keep her in my prayers, Nancy. And you too, for strength.

Paige

[Paige]

I have a praise to report that Greg is doing very well through it all! And now another request for him:

Tomorrow (Thurs., April 6th) he goes for an oral board at our county Sheriff's office. He is interviewing for a seasonal Marine Deputy position. He would love to get the position, and it would help him get his foot in the door in law enforcement before he turns 21. Thanks for Praying.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Paige,
Will continue praying. Was wondering how it was going. Some interesting and good news on my daughter also. We have thought for several years she is gluten intolerant and may look like now she is, and finally someone is believing her.
Blessings,
Nancy

[Amie]

Nancy,

Will that knowledge help her situation? (btw, y'all are still in my prayers)

Paige,

..pulling for him over here!!!

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Yes this knowledge about gluten would clear up a lot of issues. She went down to 71 pounds 3 years ago and about died. The doctors all said she had an eating disorder and she swore up and down she didn't. We always knew she couldn't handle milk. To make a long story short, her fingers are bright red now and covered in blisters. She just went to her 5th allergist in a month and they finally tested the poor girl and she is allergic to just about everything. Especially wheat. i spent the entire day today and read a book they got at the library for her called Celiac Disease a hidden epidemic. Oh my word, this book is like her life story. She went through menopause with her weight going so low, has terrible anxiety and just is bouncing. Her weight has come up for which I am thankful. In the last 4 weeks she has had a shot of progesterone, which made her cry for days, seen 5 allergists and has just about lost it with the hormones kicking in. Some days, I feel like I am living in the ozone around here. My husband is also Going way down with his job and our 23 year old son has really bad social anxiety and needs to get a job, but is to afraid to do it. AGHHHHHHHHH.
I am on disability with my fibromyalgia which is causing me such pain these days. But at least I can pray and read and I guess that is my mission at this stage of my life. Tomorrow I am reading a huge manual on growth hormone that the library also got in. Our daughter is deficient in this also, hence she is small for her age. But she is a cutie and so smart. I always told her what she lacked in height,God made up for in brains. Smart girl. Runs the entire library on some days. But having a hard time on this walk. So I really really appreciate the prayers. I would walk this walk for her if I could. I really would. But I know she has to do it. Its difficult for us all. Also, as moms, don't you think its so hard to see your children suffer? I just never imagined it could hurt so bad, when you knew your child was hurting so bad.
Thanks again. You all are on my prayer list every day.
Nancy

[Paige]

Nancy,

I find my toughest angst occuring over the kids. It seems that whenever they are trying to get over the ordinary hurdles of life (which all humans have to do), I wish I could step in and do it for them. I would much rather be hurting, than experience the pain that comes when they hurt. What you're kids are facing are certainly no ordinary hurdles, so I can only imagine how deep the pain is for you right now.

I've heard quite a lot about gluten lately, and it hasn't been good. You probably already know this, but in case not, the ezekiel bread that we are eating is gluten free. It is made from sprouted grain. Wheat allergies are really tough to deal with as there is wheat in just about everything. I'll be praying that you find some answers and direction on how to get her healthy!

Paige

[Amie]

I would much rather be hurting, than experience the pain that comes when they hurt.

Yep! Amen to that! When my little ones are sick I feel so helpless and would much rather suffer for them.

May you have strength through this Nancy.

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Thanks all,
We have been lurking in the food isle for a few weeks at the Ezekiel bread. I think my daughter was going out tonight to get some. Its a sprouted grain, which is ok. I have read dozens of books this year on gluten, early menopause, growth hormone and fulfillment!! (just finished, The Jews in the time of Jesus) Very Very oh so good. Haven't had time to post in the book section yet!
Thanks again
Nancy

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
sorry to be a pain, but I am in so much pain with my Fibro. I can't even sit in the bath my hips hurt so much. Would appreciate prayers.
On a good note, since my daughter has gone gluten free she is like a different person. She teaches Sunday School and she came over on Saturday night and I helped her cut out rainbows for the kids. I felt like I had my daughter back for the first time in years. Thanks so much for the prayers.
Blessings
Nancy

[Paige]

Wow, that is wonderful about your daughter!

Will definitely be praying for you.

I have an update on Greg. He did well on the oral board. Now he has to pass the last physical test in 2 weeks...Swim 300 meters, then immediately tread water for 5 min., then put a life vest on while treading water and continue to tread water for 5 more min. as they throw weights at him to hold while doing so. Whew...

Paige

P.S. You are not a pain, Nancy. We are privileged to pray for you. Wish I could help in more ways...

[Amie]

P.S. You are not a pain, Nancy. We are privileged to pray for you. Wish I could help in more ways...

Ditto that! Good news about your daughter Nancy, and Greg Paige :)!

[christyG]

I would like to ask you all to pray for me and my family. I have felt compelled lately to make some changes in my career, in my life. I am currently a director/teacher at a preschool at my church. I have a BA in Elementary Education and have worked as a substitutue teacher in the past. I have felt very drawn lately to the field of nursing and am considering going back to school to become an RN. This would require some sacrifice on the part of my entire family. We would be unable to sustain on just one income and so it would be necessary for me to work at least part-time while attending nursing classes. However, I really feel this is where I should be heading, although I can't really explain why....I feel it is more than a whim, although I may be wrong.

Anyway, following your heart can be a very scarry thing. Family changes can be a very scary thing. Financial stability can be a very scary thing. Please pray for guidance, and peace as my family and I prepare for the raod ahead.

Thank You in advance:)
Christy

[Amie]

Done Christy, I wish you well on your new journey.

Amie

[Paige]

Yes Christy, I'll definietly pray for your situation and that you will have confidence to go where God leads.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

On my list Christy.
We are going through the same decision with my husband. His job has been going through some layoffs and he is thinking of changing careers.
This is kind of an interesting story.
15 years ago, my husband lost his job. He couldn't find one and was thinking he supposed he would just go up to the gas station for work. He didn't know what to do. Nothing was opening up for him.
I was watching a Christian tv program early in the morning of this day he was really getting worried. I have never watched one before or since. But this preacher this day took his finger and looked at the audience and said, "Trust God, Step out in Faith and be willing to change" We wrote it on a piece of notebook paper and have had it hanging in the house since. Its all yellowed now.
So this is what happened.
I told my husband, lets give it another day before you just take what ever. We decided for any job back then, he would need 10 dollars an hour, health insurance and a vehicle.
So the next day, my husband gets a phone call from someone going through his address book and names and numbers of people he had run into over the years. He asked my husband how he was and were he was working. My husband said he was out of a job. This guy said, I will hire you. I can give you 10 dollars and hour, heath insurance and a company car! We were blown out of the water. That job eventually got him into the union, which made things easier on the budget for a long time. Now we are at the crossroads again. We have our yellowed paper, and still believe God for the next step. After sobbing at our Good Friday Service, we held hands and said to one another, Trust God, Step out in Faith and be willing to change.
I hope this gives you some hope to know we serve a faithful God. Live is hard still, but we serve a faithful God.
Blessings
Nancy

[Paige]

Nancy,

Praying for you guys too! It is so amazing that even in sharing a prayer request, you find a way to inspire! :)

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Thanks for all the prayers for my family also. My hips are not doing to badly since I asked for your prayers and my daughter, though a little down yesterday, was bright and cheerful this morning. I am so very thankful.
I would like prayer for my son now. He is 23 and has a lot of social anxiety. He has to get a job. He has one now that is only 6 hours at night. But financially he needs to get on his own some. Please pray for him. His name is Brian. Also, he has a bad back from a car accident he was in 3 years ago.
Now, Here is another story.
3 years ago, my aunt died . She had been sick for an entire year. She would be the 24th death in our family in 2 years.
We buried her, mourned her. 3 weeks to the day, my uncle was rushed to the hospital and died unexpectedly. We were in shock. He was death 25. All my cousins and family gathered again to bury him. My husband and I had gone to his house to pick out a suit for the funeral and on the way home stopped to get a bite to eat. My husbands phone rang and it was our daughter hysterical. A lady had run a red light and hit her car. My son and niece were with her. We dropped everything and came back to our town. Talk about a miracle. The road my daughter was on was under construction. Cones and obstacles everywhere. This lady hit her so hard, she spun and spun and spun. Now she was sick at this time and only 73 pounds at 4 ft 9. She hung on for dear life, missing every cone and a huge telephone pole. The car was a mess, but the kids did not have a scratch on them. Again, I believe God was watching over them. Even in our grief we had reason to find joy.
Brian, does have some problems with his back still at times. That is why I would like prayer for him.
Again, life is hard, but we serve a faithful God.
Blessings
Nancy

[christyG]

Thanks so much Nancy for your thoughtful and inspiring words! And thank you all for your prayers!

Christy

[backtothefuture]

Hi Hi,
I am calling in the reserves, which is you guys:) For some reason when you pray for my family things get better.:clap2:
Today our daughter is having a very hard day. Please pray for Tressa.
Also our son Brian. He is still in a lot of pain with his back.
Hubby Randy, is going down, down down:( Job situation a nightmare.
Myself, I am actually having a great day. Go figure!! Went for a walk though town up to the library to see my daughter. Stopped and chatted with lots of people. The magnolia trees here are so beautiful.
How is everyone else doing? Kids OK? Jobs? significant others? Diet plans:eek:
Thanks
Nancy

[Amie]

Nancy,

Y'all are in my prayers. I wonder how much of the improvement of your life is your living fully awake, in the presence of God.

I'll catch you up on my stuff asap (thanks for asking!), I have to get to bed - work tomorrow.

Amie

[backtothefuture]

I think you are right Amie, I am living fully awake in the presence of God! Good timing I say, since my family is going down again.
I asked my husband last night on our walk what he wrote in the sand on Good Friday in regards to abandonment. I said he didn't have to tell me if he didn't want to. I was really surprised, I thought he would say, mom, dad, his brother who he hasn't talked to in 10 years. But he said God!! I was like yes!! Now we can work back up the ladder to the right place and right thinking. Please pray that my words to him will be filled with compassion and wisdom. He has listened to me more this past year on my fulfillment views. I know just why he is feeling abandoned. I went through this exact process over the last two years. We had so many deaths, kids sick, job problems, but my grief, the grief way down deep was because I thought God had abandoned me. I sat in pain and suffering to learn that he didn't. That my views were not correct after all these years. Anyway, my husband said he was even afraid to write that in the sand. I told him. It was ok, to feel the way he did. Even be angry at God, man I sure was. Amie, you think I ask you a lot of questions?? Well, some days I use to think God was probably thinking, would this child of mine who I love so dearly, just shut up!! But I don't HA!
Thanks for the prayers. And give me an update so I can pray for all of you.
Nancy
I do what I call pray and walk. I pray for all our friends and family and then the houses that I pass that I know the people in, I pray for them also.

[Amie]

"The only dumb question is the question unasked". Are answers more important than questions? Questions keep us growing.

Amie

[Paige]

I have a praise to share...

My son passed his tests and is now a full-fledged marine deputy! He starts 2 weeks of intensive training tomorrow, and will be out on the water by Memorial day weekend.

Thanks for the prayers!

Paige

[Amie]

More great news! That's awesome Paige!

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Paige,
Great news on your son:clap2: We went away for a few days and while my husband was playing golf, I was praying for you all here. I actually was wondering how your son was doing.
I would appreciate prayers for our son Brian. He is 23 and just having a terrible time stepping out into the world for even a part time job. He gets so nervous that he just throws up for hours. It just breaks my heart.
I feel though, I can love and support him, but this next step he has to take on his own. I did run into a friend who works out of the house and it would be perfect for our son. Or they can work in the shop. But she never got back to me on any information or if they were hiring.
Blessings to you all.
Nancy

[Paige]

I'll be praying for Brian. I know there is a job that is just for him, and I pray he sees where it is.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Thanks Paige,
I believe there is a spot for him also. Its just taking a long time for him to see it:biggrinbounce:
I am more patient about it than my husband. But the time is coming were he needs to take over some responsibility for himself and the bills that we are paying, he needs to start paying. He knows this, its just been a hard step for him.
But even with my bad hips, I am willing to walk with him. Just can't work the job for him:)
Nancy

[Lauri]

This is a Praise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to thank you all for your prayers, Andy got the railroad job. We are so happy and relieved!!! I can tell you there was some jumping and shouting going on here yesterday afternoon! :woo: God is so good and has been so faithful to provide our needs during our boughts with unemployment. His official title will be Ore dock controller. We don't know what all that will entail yet but he's up for the challenge. Thanks again for your prayers.

Lauri

[Barry]

Thanks for letting us rejoice and party with you Lauri!
I pray this will continue to work out favorably.
Great new!
Barry

[Paige]

That is wonderful, Lauri! Amen and amen again!

:D :D :D

Paige

[Amie]

Lauri,

That's wonderful! What a relief..

Amie

[Lauri]

Everyone, Help!!
I have a huge prayer request!! Why do decisions have to be so hard? God just answered our prayers about getting the railroad job and believe me we are grateful! Here's the new wrench, Andy got a call from Northwest Airlines bid desk to offer him a job in the Twin Cities. He is at work so the machine got it. He has only been on the job at the railroad for three days so how can he know if that job is going to work out? He has nine years in at Northwest but they have also laid him off three times since he's worked there, the railroad seems to be more stable than the airline industry. Northwest pays about $10 more an hour than the railroad job. If he took that job it would mean moving to the Twin Cities. He does love working on airplanes. Argh, why couldn't they have called a week ago, or while he was still delivering ice then the decision would have been easy. Here's a big one, if he goes back to work at Northwest he has enough vaction we could very possibly go to the conference as long as someone else doesn't already have those days off. The prayer request, WISDOM, we need some and we need some now. Thanks everyone,

Lauri

[Paige]

Praying!!!!!

[davo]

Hmmm Lauri, always something hey :o . Ask yourself this: "if you had a good friend telling you what you've been telling us, what would you be telling them?" -- then consider following your own advice.

[Amie]

Praying!!!!!

Me too!!!

(My message won't post due to length so I'm adding these words but I'm wondering how Paige's one word got posted...)

[Lauri]

Thanks for your prayers everyone! Well it's done, Andy accepted the job with Northwest and quit his job at the railroad, there is no going back now. you'd think that after all that's happened he wouldn't even consider it, but what can I say, the man loves working on airplanes. After just three days working for the railroad he could already tell it wasn't something he wanted to do for the next 17 years. I told him I would rather have the instability of the airlines and him be happy and enjoy going to work everyday than to have a stable job and he be miserable everyday. (did I really say that?:eek: ) So we're off to the Twin Cities. Back to the big city. I'm sure going to miss Duluth but a new adventure in always fun too.

I haven't gotten my brain wrapped around it yet. I will need a few days to switch gears again. I was all set to move with a job possibility he had in Tucson then that changed and I got settled all back to staying here again, now I have to get my mind in moving mode again.

Now at least there is a slight, very slight, chance (better than no chance) that we could go to the conference. It will depend on what days off Andy will have and if the days he needs to take off are open. That's something you can pray about.

Thanks again for all your prayers and support you guys rock!! :shine:

Lauri

[Paige]

I'm so happy to hear the news! When you said how Andy felt after just 3 days for the rairoad, that sure clinches it doesn't it? That was exactly how I felt when we went through that "transitional year" 7 1/2 yrs. ago.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Hi, just a real quick prayer request. Our daughters cat is really sick. She leaves for an out of town trip on Monday. Tomorrow we are hoping to get him to the vet. She is most distressed. We have had so much grief. She is really worried. SO please pray for a good outcome. The kitties name in Bash. She also has the brother called Dash. So we are not sure which one is making a mess around the condo,by not us using the litter box.
Also our son Brian. Job search is just not going anywhere. Its so frustrating for us all.
My sinus infection. My vision has been blurry. Kind of like a light migraine I am thinking. The humidity here is so bad.
Hubby, also going down down down.
I am worn out with it all. Your prayers would be so much appreciated.
Blessings
Nancy

[Paige]

Will be praying for all of you...

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
Thanks for the prayers. My daughters cat has a bad Urinary infection. The good news is, he is on medicine. The bad, he has used her condo like a litter box and she leaves Monday for a week to Nashville for fan fair.
So, me, yes, that is the loving ma ma, will be giving her two cats medicine and cleaning up the messes.
She is handling it though. I am thankful. She was starting to freak out last night, but we are walking with here through it. So at this moment I am washing all her bedding which the cat decided to go on this morning while she is at work.
I keep telling her that God has given her courage. Her dad always says we are American and emphasis the CAN part. So please pray for us as we get things settled down.
Thanks again for the prayers.
Nancy

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
Just a quick prayer request. I have been down and out with a sinus infection so bad that today, I can finally stand to look at the computer screen and write a little here. Mostly just lurking with sun glasses on:uhh: I am on the up swing, but my 86 year old dad fell a few days ago. Has a bad concussion and is not doing well at all. I would appreciate your prayers.
Thank you so much.
Nancy

[Paige]

I'm glad to hear you're on the upswing :) Will be praying for your dad...

Paige

[Amie]

I'm glad to hear you're on the upswing :) Will be praying for your dad...

Paige

Ditto that!

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
Our son has an interview on Tuesday at a local Library. Please keep him in your prayers. The hours are short and the pay not great, but with his social anxiety its a great place for him to get his foot in the working world.

Thanks everyone.
Nancy

[jlv]

My wife gets her ACL repaired on Wed. next week.

JL

[Paige]

Nancy and JL,

Thanks for sharing...Will be praying. JL, didn't I read somewhere that your wife was involved w/track? Hope she will have a speedy recovery.

Also, our 16 yr. old daughter (lol, JL) had a motorcycle accident on Sun. All in all, we are thanking God because she is learning a very valuable lesson w/o broken bones and concussions. She has several areas on her body that need to grow new skin badly. Please pray for a speedy recovery for her as well.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

JL and Paige will add your requests also to my list. I was thinking tonight. I need a full time job just for praying!!
Nancy:clap2:

[jlv]

Paige,

She partially tore her ACL in a hurdles race back in Feb.

JL

[Amie]

JL and Paige, you and yours are in my prayers..

[jlv]

So I guess we should put that down as a resounding success.

JL

[Amie]

Yaaaa JL!!

How's your daughter Paige?

[Paige]

Jocelyn is healing amazingly well. She is already back to work! We had her taking high doses of vit. C and also a regular dose of vit. E. I'm thinking that really helped to speed things along. (As well as prayer!)

Good to hear that things are going well, JL!

Paige

[alicia]

I'm requesting prayers for a family that's going through surgery tomorrow. May they go through it knowing that God is going to be with them every step of the way. It's a major step through a still very long process.

Thanks,

Alicia

[Paige]

I'm praying along with you, Alicia.

Let us know how it went.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
I am asking for prayer for my best friend suzi. I will be in court with her tomorrow the 20th most of the morning. It a long sad story. Would you please just pray for peace for her and her children. And help me to give her words of comfort.
Thank you
Nancy

[Paige]

Will do, Nancy.

Paige

[Amie]

Absolutely Nancy..

[backtothefuture]

Thanks so much.
The morning was so weird. But we had lots of peace. I was awake early and decided to put my curling irons on, only I forgot to plug them in.:D But still had enough time to get my hair done and then my curling iron broke. Then put on my best looking suit. We got to the courthouse and my friends lawyer had to have an emergency appendectomy this morning at 6:30. So we had to sit for an hour and an half, just to get her hearing rescheduled until next week Thursday, which is my 55 birthday. Oh well, what better way to spend a birthday, than with your friend;)
Whats good about the extension, it gives her time to see how her daughter will do with her dad tomorrow night with a counselor. Could be beneficial that my friend hasn't signed off on anything yet.
I was thinking, I should start court church:rolleyes: What an interesting cycle of people that come in and out of the court room and down the halls. The time just flew by for me. I was so intrigued with it all.
Anyway, please continue to pray. And thanks so much.
Nancy

[alicia]

I'll be thinking of you and your friend too, Nancy! I'm sure she appreciates the support she's getting from you.
Alicia

[David Timm]

I have a prayer request for my sister Erin. I called her yesterday and she was crying the entire time because she hates her new job....says she doesn't know what she is doing and works to many hours. She recently got her associates degree at ITT Tech for mechanical drawing and was then able to get this job. I really couldn't think of much to say to make her feel better.

David

[Amie]

David,

I pray that your sister finds peace. I hope she's feeling better soon.

Amie

[Paige]

I'll be keeping her in prayer also.

[backtothefuture]

David,
Praying for your sister and her job. I actually have a list of over 12 people who hate their jobs going. My husband is one. Yesterday, we were with a friend just sobbing over her job. Life is sure hard at some stages.
Hope she has a better week.

ps. and welcome to the forum:)

Nancy

[David Timm]

Nancy, thank you for the welcome. I appreciate everyone's prayers.

David

[kevinbeck]

David,
Sometimes just listening is the best thing you can do. A rotten job situation can drain your spirit. Praying that she sees her own power in the situation...

God bless,
Kevin

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
I would appreciate some prayer for my niece Kali. We have been to the ER 5 times since last week and last night they found she has a big kidney stone. Something very unusual for a young girl. She is in terrible pain. So I have been running with my sister to help out.
Also, Kali's boyfriend just found out this week his 14 year old sister has a level 4 brain tumor and nothing can be done. We are all just devastated. I want to offer words of comfort to the family, but I don't know what to say.
Thank you
Nancy

[Amie]

Nancy,

Your poor niece! I hope that she gets relief soon!

You have been through such suffering yourself, I would bet that you could at least empathize with the family. Maybe make them a dinner or something to take a worry off of their plate? Gosh, everything seems so small a thing compared to what they must be going through..

They're all in my prayers,

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Amie,
We are in the suburbs of Chicago and my niece's boyfriends family is in Michigan. He lives at my sisters house. She got him a ticket on the train to go back home on Friday. I was thinking of giving him some money and the family could use it to get take out meals. What do you think? That would be one thing the mom would not have to worry about. I also thought Maybe I would call her on the phone and pray with her. Amie, I just cried and cried all day at what that family is going through. The little 14 year old has said she is not afraid to die. When I feel like I do today, I feel that the very Depth's of my soul is grieving and wailing my petitions before God.
My niece will find out tomorrow what they will do with the kidney stone. She is just 100 pounds and doubled over in pain. I have been to the ER 9 times since December. Good thing I am feeling better for the most part these days and able to run and rally;)
Blessings,
Nancy

[Paige]

Nancy,

Will be in prayer. I would also ask for prayer for my bro-in-law's father. He is in the very last stages of pancreatic cancer. The Dr.'s say he will be passing any day (or hour). The whole family has been spending much time in the hospital and it is a very stressful time right now. Please pray for their family. The positive is that they are all believers, so they have assurance in their hearts for their dad, but it is still very hard letting go.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Paige,
Will also pray for your family.
I was wondering is Fasting and prayer a biblical thing? Years ago I read the book the Chosen fast. But that was years before I am at where I am now so don't know really if its something that would help my prayers.
Nancy

[Amie]

Nancy,

I think that if fasting helps you to personally feel closer to God, then it would be good for you. I think that God is by your side whether your speaking in tongues or doing the hokey pokey. I also think that God is love and if you felt comfort and connection while doing those things would not be against them (as long as they didn't harm others of course). It's amazing what freedom means - it's your 'choice'.

Money for take-out would probably take some worry off of their plate -- even if they have to use it to pay an electric bill, towards medical bills, or for a prescription, you know? And with you being long distance I reckon it would be difficult to provide any other service. What would have been good for you when you were struggling?

In Psalms 6, David is talking about the oppression of his enemies and looking forward to the future salvation of God. I just think he expresses sorrow so very well and what you wrote reminded me of him. "I am weary in my groaning; I shall make my bed swim in all the night; I melt my couch with my tears. My eye is dim because of grief; it wastes away because of all those distressing me."

Amie

[Amie]

Nancy,

Will be in prayer. I would also ask for prayer for my bro-in-law's father. He is in the very last stages of pancreatic cancer. The Dr.'s say he will be passing any day (or hour). The whole family has been spending much time in the hospital and it is a very stressful time right now. Please pray for their family. The positive is that they are all believers, so they have assurance in their hearts for their dad, but it is still very hard letting go.

Paige

I pray that their assurance is true and holds fast. You know though, even with assurance, utterly selfishly I would want my loved one with me and assume that my loved one would want the same. It would be so hard to experience the loss! (And it has been for me in the past)

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Thanks Amie,
David did and still does have a way with words. I guess that is why I love the Psalms and Poetry so much.
Sometime, just for myself , I still need to do some of those things I use to do under my Fundamental belief. Like speaking in Tongues, fasting, taking communion. For me its not cause I have to, but I feel so pulled in that direction for the connection and for me its a kind of sacrifice and worship at the same time. Kind of hard to explain.
I feel free now. So that is a plus. Still weary but walking in my survivor shoes and with a ready supply of sun tan lotion for all who need it.
Thanks for the prayers for my niece, and her boyfriends sister and for me over this months and this last year,
Blessing
Nancy

[Paige]

Just wanted to let everyone know that my bro-in-law's dad passed away yesterday (Thurs.) evening. Thank you for the prayers and continue to pray for God's comfort upon them.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Will continue to pray Paige. So sorry for your loss.
Nancy

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
We are taking the Amtrak from Chicago to Flagstaff Arizona tomorrow.
I would appreciate prayer. I have been nursing a really badly bruised tail bone for about 9 days and I am really in a lot of pain. I have to sit 31 hours for this ride. My husband really needs this vacation, and even though my body doesn't want to go, I do:biggrinbounce:
Talk to you when I get back.
Blessings,
Nancy

[Paige]

Praying for you, Nancy. Have a wonderful trip, and hopefully you can bring something along on the train that will make sitting more comfortable...

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
We got back yesterday from our vacation. I have been in terrible pain for 3 weeks now. See the dr. tomorrow. I was thinking it was tail-bone pain, but now it feels like my hip. I can't hardly sit. But can walk and lay down, so thats two out of three anyway:clap2:
Would appreciate your prayers.
Nancy;)

[Paige]

Hi Nancy,

Have you been to the Dr. yet? If so, how did it go?

Paige

[Amie]

Nancy,

You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers! I'm interested in knowing how you are as well - as soon as you are feeling up to it!

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
Went to the doctor today and they booked me with the wrong Dr!! I was so upset. So had to see someone else. Anyway, had 5 x-rays taken on my back. I am really in a lot of pain. I just keep telling myself, its only pain, its only pain!! Not much they can do till they get the results. I have pain meds, but I don't like to take them. But I think I will have to cave in on this one!! Thanks for thinking of me:(
Nancy

[Paige]

I'm sorry to hear that, Nancy. You know, I'm the same way about pain meds, but sometimes they are a godsend!

Paige

P.S. Keep us updated on how things are going. Hopefully, you can kick this thing in the butt. (That'll be my prayer, anyway :) )

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
Talked to the dr today. Apparently I have big time osteoporosis. I am going for a bone scan tomorrow. Would appreciate prayer as I am in so much pain AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (thats me screaming!):eek:
Nancy

[Paige]

Will do, Nancy. Do you think that the osteoporosis is the source of your pain all this time? Or, is it a combination of that and the fibro? Not a good combination to have by any means. :(

Paige

[davo]

Sorry to hear that Nancy -- try to take it easy.

[Amie]

Nancy,

I'm sorry to hear that as well. Maybe there is some treatment available for you, now that you know the problem?

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
Had the bone scan today. Thought I would die on the table. But then decided I couldn't do that, I wouldn't be able to post and bug you guys here. The lady was really nice, but let me tell you, I can't believe I survived it. I just keep saying again, its only pain:eek:
I won't know all the results until tomorrow or Monday. But seeing a specialist will probably be the next step.
Thanks for the prayers.
Nancy AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH(screaming with a smile)

[Paige]

Oh man, Nancy, that sounded awful! Was it like a bone marrow biopsy? I've had one of those, but I don't know if "bone scan" is the same thing.

[backtothefuture]

Paige,
It was a test where you lay on a table. But they would not put a pillow under my head. And I have a bad curve in my back so my head just hung really badly. then I had to put my legs over this cushion about 2 ft by 2 ft all around. Well they had to lift my legs over them. So painful. Then they pushed my legs into my chest to get a scan of under my hips. I was screaming by now. They said I could come back when I wasn't in so much pain, but I figured if I didn't do it then, I wouldn't ever do it.
Then they had to take my legs and turn my ankles in and pull my legs even. Now mind you, I have one leg shorter than the other. I think I was seeing stars by then. But I made it. Limped to the car and went to bagel church. That always makes me feel better:)
Thanks for the prayers
Nancy

[Paige]

Ouch! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Amie]

Oh my goodness Nancy! You're a very strong person. As I said, I hope that the knowledge that they're gaining means that there is treatment for you and hope for less pain.

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
Had my follow up with my own doctor today. Turns out he didn't think the other doctor should have had me get back x-rays. I was like Yeah, that is why I wanted to see my regular dr. But anyway, I have not one drop of osteoporosis . At first they said I did. I actually read the report myself.
So that was good news. The bad is that I have the worse Fibromyalgia they have ever seen and there is no cure and they really don't know what to do with me:eek:
So I took the news the best I could and came home and ate half of a Boston Cream Pie:biggrinbounce: Stupid I know, but at the time seemed like the medicine I needed at the moment.
So, onward I go.
Thanks for all the prayers.
Blessings
Nancy

[Paige]

Thumbs up on having no osteoporosis :1asp099:

As for the fibro, I wish I knew what to do for it. I guess from what the Drs. are telling you, Boston cream pie was worth a try at least.

(All of a sudden I'm getting a major sweet tooth!)

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
My husband has a job interview this Friday morning. We would both sure appreciate some prayer. He is having a breakdown working where he is and really needs to find another job. He would go from being a project manager of about 50 union guys, to teaching at the union school. Something he has always wanted to do.
Thanks everyone,
Nancy

[Paige]

Will be praying, Nancy.

Paige

[Amie]

I pray that y'all find peace Nancy.

Amie

[backtothefuture]

Hi all,
I decided to finally break down and ask for some prayer. Number one, I had a root canal (my 14th) three weeks ago and Monday the tooth cracked. The dentist worked on it for 2 hours yesterday trying to save it, and about killed me. I have never been in so much pain, and still am. Right before the holidays. He is not back into the office until next Thursday :eek: So prayer would be appreciated.

Also, with the holiday blues my entire family is fighting. Not mine here, but my sister and brothers and my mom is cursing up a storm. It makes the holidays so hard this way. Everyone is expecting a big blow out on Christmas morning. I just can't cope with that. Anyway, prayer would be appreciated. We defiantly don't have a warm and fuzzy situation here:(

Thanks,
Nancy

[Paige]

Sounds awful, Nancy (the tooth and all)! I will be holding you up in prayer and especially hope you find some pain relief as you move through this coming week. Also for your extended family, that they may feel God's love and grace and be moved toward peace in this time.

Paige

[Barry]

Nancy,
sometimes I don't say very much, but believe you me I'm right there with you sis.
Peace to you.
Barry

[backtothefuture]

Hi,
I just came back from my second emergency root canal since last week. I am really in a lot of pain.
I would appreciate prayer please. Also my dad is really going down. We may have to take him by ambulance to the hospital this afternoon. My sister is going to call me.
Thanks
Nancy

[Laren]

Hi,
I just came back from my second emergency root canal since last week. I am really in a lot of pain.
I would appreciate prayer please. Also my dad is really going down. We may have to take him by ambulance to the hospital this afternoon. My sister is going to call me.
Thanks
Nancy

praying for you, your dad, and family.

[Barry]

Hi,
I just came back from my second emergency root canal since last week. I am really in a lot of pain.
I would appreciate prayer please. Also my dad is really going down. We may have to take him by ambulance to the hospital this afternoon. My sister is going to call me.
Thanks
Nancy

Will do Nancy. You are in our prayers.
Barry

[Amie]

Nancy,

You and family are in my prayers.

Amie

[Paige]

Praying along with everyone else, Nancy...

Paige

[backtothefuture]

HI,
Thanks so much everyone. I feel so much better today:biggrinbounce: I only needed to take 2 pain pills and this morning only some Tylenol. Considering it was a nightmare of a tooth it in the end feels ok today. Thank you , thank you!!
My dad also is on an antibiotic and his fever broke so he is demanding (at 87) some liverwurst!! So that must be good news!!
On to my next Gethsemane experience!! Not so bad, when you have friends walking through them with you.:clap2:
Blessings,
Nancy

[backtothefuture]

Dear friends here on the forum. I decided to put my pride aside and ask for your prayers.
I leave tomorrow to do a 2 week out patient program for my anxiety and grief. The doctors have decided I am in Trauma. (No Kidding)
I have not been able to stop shaking for 2 weeks.
I have done this before 5 years ago, to lay down some grief. Its a nice place and only 9-3. I am concerned because of my Fibro sitting on a folding chair. Last time they brought me in a different one, so maybe you all could pray me in a chair :)
Anyway, I love you guys and I know you would not make fun of me for this request.
The really good news is that last time I felt God had abandoned me. This time, I don't feel that way at all. Just worn out.
This is my Gethsemane. Maybe this time, I can lay the burden down and walk out of the garden refreshed. Or at least now have some time to smell the flowers :)
Blessings,
Nancy

[Laren]

Dear friends here on the forum. I decided to put my pride aside and ask for your prayers.
I leave tomorrow to do a 2 week out patient program for my anxiety and grief. The doctors have decided I am in Trauma. (No Kidding)
I have not been able to stop shaking for 2 weeks.
I have done this before 5 years ago, to lay down some grief. Its a nice place and only 9-3. I am concerned because of my Fibro sitting on a folding chair. Last time they brought me in a different one, so maybe you all could pray me in a chair :)
Anyway, I love you guys and I know you would not make fun of me for this request.
The really good news is that last time I felt God had abandoned me. This time, I don't feel that way at all. Just worn out.
This is my Gethsemane. Maybe this time, I can lay the burden down and walk out of the garden refreshed. Or at least now have some time to smell the flowers :)
Blessings,
Nancy

OMGosh,

Nancy, you are so brave and so beautiful. I love you and pray for further healing and refreshing.

thank you for sharing, and you are in my prayers and thoughts.

Laren

[davo]

Nancy... you really are a trooper, so little wonder you're experiencing trauma of some description -- I'm so glad you are getting help for it, and even more glad of your brighter expectation of coming out the other side. May God's presence continue to hold you.

Blessings!!

[Paige]

Nancy,

I pray for you to receive much needed rest and nourishment in God as you seek healing from this. May you truly understand how deep the well of God's storehouse is within you as you draw from it for strength, courage, and healing.

Paige

[backtothefuture]

Thanks all for the prayers. I just have a minute to browse around. I am pooped. The first day went so well.
And since I was there last they added all big soft chairs!! I was like, thank you God!! So I was able to sit pretty well for the day.
I am in trauma, but they can help calm me down.
Your prayers do mean so much to me.
Thank you
Nancy

[Jotham]

Update on my kids and a prayer request...

here they are a few months ago during a visit home:

http://images.classmates.com/imgsvc/i/d/7f12656110929fb6c5bd662e45fe301b/17856596.jpg

Rochelle on the right is up in Fairbanks for the next 5 weeks giving a squad leader a vacation and will then return to her base near the DMZ in South Korea ("15 minutes by SCUD missile dad". too much info i said!)

Matthew is flying to Ballad, 45 miles north of Bagdad as the crow flies. He will be a NATO escort on base and returning home late January.

I don't really "worry" about these two. As any parent here knows our kids are in God's hands and all our worrying won't do a thing but keep us up at night. Be that as it may, and as we are family here at TG, i share this parent's, "Bring'em home safely Lord" and thank you for remembering them now and again when you see someone wear a red shirt or blouse...and the blood that has been shed by those serving our country... We can support our troops, even if the task they've been given is questionable.

Blessings to all.
Thom

[Amie]

Amen Thom,

You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amie

[Paige]

Yes, bring them safely home.

Paige