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Treepers….. Here’s the link to the last comment on Prayer Requests – Part 2…. in case you would like to follow up on any previous conversations.
http://theconservativetreehouse.com/2011/02/01/prayer-requests-part-2/#comment-192971
Thanks, Puddy! We needed a new thread.
I have just received word that my graduate student colleague, Harald, passed away from pancreatic cancer last night. Thank you for your prayers — it meant a great to him and his family.
Eternal rest give to them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. Ps. 64:2-3
It is always so sad to lose a friend. There is solace in knowing that he won’t suffer any longer.
My deepest condolences to you and the family of your friend during this difficult time of grief. The anniversary of my mother’s death, who died a year ago In October, is looming so I am dealing with the sadness of her being gone still. Have to remember “weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”
Our thoughts are with you Mike….and may your friend have found lasting peace.
Amen, ZM.
May God continue to strengthen his family and give them peace in the days ahead,
God bless family & friends! soar with the angels, light up the way for others, for you are now and always in all the hearts you have touched!!
Prayers and may you find solace that his suffering has ended and he is now at peace.
Pray for my family to be saved.
I will pray for you and for your family, Jason.
Jason…You and your family have my prayers also.
That is a prayer where we have no uncertainty about the will of God, isn’t it? We join you in praying that they will discover both their need and God’s great provision.
Prayers are with you Jason and trust that no matter what it appears to be, your family is in God’s hands and everything will ultimately be alright.
My brother just e-mailed me–one of his daughters-in-law is having surgery for breast cancer tomorrow.
I talked with our older son this evening: our grandson who is in the army and stationed in Kansas was seriously injured in field exercises a couple of days ago. DS says initial reports are that he may have three ruptured discs–however (big/possibly good “however”) it seems he has been released from the hospital after emergency treatment and some recovery time. So we are hoping/wondering if that means the injury may not be as severe as it sounded initially. DS expects to have contact with him tomorrow and will get more info then.
It’s always difficult to receive troubling news, especially late in the evening. Try to find comfort in knowing that He is watching and is with us at all hours and for all time. We’ll be praying for good news to come in the following days.
Prayers are with you and your family Sharon. “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” Psalms 46:1
Hi, Sharon — I’m late to this thread — how did surgery go? Hope everything is OK.
Hi ZM, it went ok…thank you! I should have come back and updated and didn’t. Isn’t it interesting how terribly vulnerable we feel when our bodies (or the body of someone in the family) hits some limits and is in trouble. It’s always such a solid reminder that we will eventually face the unfixable…but I’m so grateful that my brother’s DIL had good results with this surgery. Thank you for asking. I haven’t had new news on our grandson, and I’m taking that as good news at this point.
I seek prayers of solace as I deal with approaching anniversary of my mother’s death, whose death hit me extremely hard as she was everything to me and prior to her death, I could not imagine a world without her in it. Grief has had a stronghold on me that appeared to be easing but seems to intensifying as October (the month when she passed) approaches. Thanks for your prayers.
Your grief is, in an odd way, confirmation of her goodness in you, a devoted child. What greater honor is that for a parent, and for a child obeying the commandment “honor thy mother and father”. Prayers that your remembrance of good times with your mom will carry you through this difficult time.
Hoping my prayers will somehow be of comfort to you Angel. Many of us have felt as you do.
Thank you and God bless you always!
May I say–I understand. My Dad died 50 years ago, when I was 17, and it still feels like it could have been last week. The separation of physical death is very, very real, and as ZurichMike points out, the pain of our ongoing walk–as we go on without them–is in some way a confirmation of their lives.
Yes Sharon. grief is a strange circle, it has a beginning but seemingly no end. I read a quote that death is the most democratic thing on earth in that it touches everyone. In that lies our ability to empathize with one another on some level despite all our other differences. Thank you for your empathy Sharon and I from my heart extend mine to you regarding the loss of your father.
correction: the quote is “Death is the great equalizer.”
A prayer of wonder and awe. I have an uncle who is mentally retarded (3 year-old level of intellect and behavior). He is now in his late 60′s. He has some kind of heart thing going on, and they wanted him to go for an MRI. He wears a gold crucifix on a chain — a gift from his mother (my grandmother, long deceased). When then asked him to remove it for the MRI, he refused. Not sure whether it’s because it reminds him of his mother, or because it’s just special to him — he can’t possible comprehend Christ and redemption — but I have a feeling it’s because a guardian angel wants everyone to know he is being watched and protected from on high. Amen. And a nice story to tell on Michaelmas.
That is touching ZurichMike. I think your feeling is right. As someone who has worked with people with developmental disabilities, they communicate their feelings in unique ways what we would simply say with words. My prayers for your uncle and you. Thanks for your encouraging words about my own pain which is hard right now as I loved that woman soooo much!!! Some days, I just don’t know.
It’s touching and comforting to know that caring and sensitive people like Mike and Angel exist amongst us. You are the very reason this thread exists. God bless you both and may he continue to grant you his strength.
Pray for Austin Tice and his family, and spread the word.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/new-video-shows-captured-u-s-journalist-missing-in-syria-crying-out-to-jesus/
I pray that he’s in somewhat safer hands with the Syrian government rather than with the terrorists. May his family find their prayers answered soon…..the waiting must be agony.
Asking for some divine and angelic protection and support.
“The light of God surrounds you. The Love of God enfolds you. The power of God protects you and the presence of God watches over you. Wherever you are, God is and all is well.” Unity Prayer of Protection. May you be comforted with the truth of those words, ZurichMike. Hope your Uncle is doing well and is continually guided by the angels of his gold crucifix!
Please keep my Mother and her brothers , as well as My Aunt and cousins in your prayers for comfort and peace. My Uncle James passed away at about 145pm today. I am and will forever be thankful for my visit back at the end of Aug/first of Sept. We had an Awesome visit. He was a Christian and had Jesus Christ in his Heart. Thank you Fod, for this community of friends that I found.
Keeping you all in my prayers mimi.
Mimi, I am praying for you and your family. What a comfort to know that your uncle is in a better place, and you’ll see him again some day.
It seems my life has been set to the lyric’s of Dottie Rambo’s song: It’s me again Lord.
(that lady was my idol during my teen years, and I actually opened for her once)
But,
I’m not here asking for prayer this time. God has so richly blessed DH and I lately. Yesterday we were blessed beyond our dreams. While I don’t feel comfortable sharing details, I still want to bear witness to God’s goodness and blessings.
So, thank you admin and friends, for providing a place for me to not only humbly ask for prayers, but to also Praise Him for answered prayers and blessings we didn’t even pray for.
Praise God! Happy to hear about your blessing.
CJ…thanks for sharing your good news along with praise for His good works. Someday, perhaps on the Open, you’ll tell us all about that ‘opening act’ of yours too….(from one singer to another?)
I have been pretty sick for going on four months. They thought it was my gallbladder but it wasn’t. This month I had a endoscopy and colonoscopy. They found a growth in my stomach that has eat through several layers. I find out the results of the biopsy on Oct. 29th. I lost a kidney to cancer seven years ago. Please lift me up in prayer. I am a born again spirit filled christian and have the peace that God will see me through to the end. Thank you. I believe he can heal me and I also believe that he may call me home.
I will be praying for you with all my heart JPL. You’ve got a kind and loving spirit, and you express it so well every day here in the Tree. I’m only hoping the next 5 days will be a little more bearable for you because you know we are caring and praying for you.
Thank you so much. I have been trying to find out what is wrong for some time now. Now the wait is not much longer. The video music tapes posted at the Treehouse have helped me a lot.
When you become Christian ALL your sins are forgiven …..past, present, future …forever includes them all ….no guilt..no shame…all that is gone …a burden you can’t carry and a debt you could never pay has all been squared away by Jesus. There is a lot of evil crap in this imperfect world but none of it stains you because He who is in you is greater than any evil that may ever touch you in the world. It is like having a new guest in your SUV travelling life’s highway with a bumper sticker that will never come off that gets you past every peril and toll booth you will ever pass forever on your journey…..and it says Baby On Board ….. (and you are family)
Thank you. To turn one’s thoughts to the birth of our saviour and towards the price he paid on the cross to give us eternal life is very comforting for all of his children. Even though we live in an evil world we are not of this world and death has no power over us.
Yes, the truth is no Christian is entirely any more of this world…it is like we are here only in part and the better part has already moved on to a higher plane. It is unsettling at first but it becomes normal after awhile sort of like getting your sea legs. You are already on a journey. Medical miseries I have experienced a taste of myself and it is no fun. I hope it goes well and is not too serious.
Praying for you too. That will be a long five days, I’m sure. I hope we can provide at least a little diversion, and company, if nothing else. Your cyber friends do care.
The company and diversion have indeed helped me so much this last month.
I’ll be praying for you and thinking of you too, JFP. Do be sure and let us know what the test results are.
I will, thanks.
justfactsplz….walking the walk, you are. It’s such an interesting dilemma that faithful believers in Christ have. We don’t wander through life expecting to be spared tough times. In fact sometimes I think there is an additional “ooooomph” that surrounds our lives specifically because the Spirit of God enables us (and therefore expects us) to stand through hard things with a very different spirit than Godless folks. Gonna go get some music for you–since you mentioned how the music helps (me, too!)….
Thank you Sharon. I love that song. I have heard it many times but with a woman singing it. They also have played it at my church. It is very uplifting.
When I read what you are facing, and how you are facing it, the song immediately came to mind–I guess because the focus of it is on what HE does, who HE is. In the midst of life-as-it-is, that’s where we stand on solid rock, isn’t it? Not on what we are, not on what our needs are–and yet our needs and our weaknesses are what cause us to lean hard. Praying for you for that–that you will be able to lean hard in every hour. Keep us posted.
Justfactsplz,
One of the last things my mom said to me before she passed a year go when I asked her where she was going when she got out of the hospital ( hope on my part she was going to get well and go home with us and trying to give her hope) that she was going home. I would like to believe she knew she wasn’t going to get better but that it was all right because she knew she was going home to be with God. If God is calling you home, believe there is no greater place to be and his love is your welcome mat.
Stay strong, have faith! I pray for your peace and healing on this earth our temporary home or home with God which is forever.
God Bless!
Thank you Angel and good luck on your exam! Whatever is ahead of me I know God will be by my side.
Daddy is Saint Peter’s assistant and they aren’t looking for you or expecting you just yet, so it is probably not too bad or nothing immediately imminent …I did not exactly get an e-mail on that …but sort of …. if that is any help …I usually get these messages right.
Thank you for that. I had not received word from the Lord, one way or the other. I was trying to prepare myself either way. I have an adult disabled daughter and a husband who suffered a brain injury and has memory problems that I have been concerned about, you know, who would look after them. I have been so sick and in so much pain that I have felt like I was about to die. I don’t think God is through with me yet, there are things he wants me to do.
Just wanted to give you a late night (((HUG))) JFP. Off to say my prayers now.
Thank you, and God Bless.
God will never be through with you no matter how it turns out for this illness. I wish I had or knew more on that to tell you, but that “message” was out of the blue and I rarely or never really try to do this and did not try this time. It just happened and I can’t explain.
It is the work of the Holy Spirit and I understand it perfectly well. God used you to get a message to me. It has happened to me before out of the clear blue. Sometimes the message did not make much sense to me but when I obeyed and gave the message to the person it made sense to them.
I live next to a church. At one time there were 65 rose bushes in my yard. I do not remember planting more than a half dozen of them.
What are you taking for pain ?
Some days nothing. When it is bad I take some pain pills with codeine that my regular doctor gave me for my back ( I have had back surgery). I cannot take aspirin or anti inflammatory meds because of only having one kidney. That is what the gastro specialist asked me also since they can cause stomach troubles. And I don’t drink either.
Yeah probably lortab. I was thinking fentanyl maybe. But it is sedating, synthetic heroin about sixty times as strong as heroin…..kills the pain but it can kill a person too, dittos for morphine though not as dangerous. Tylenol out too ? I was thinking 3 x 500 plus 60mg pseudoephedrine as a pressor….it works for me for about 6 hours. Demerol could be better than lortab, better to me anyway but it has been awhile. I can’t take codeine.
I saw my Father pass in my sleep. Found out the next day. But I don’t know where you go. But we do continue. Ahhh dunno.
I ask prayers for a single mother, working two jobs, living in very hard circumstances. She was robbed of almost everything she had walking home from work several days ago, as she had no money for bus fare. I hope that you will join me in prayer for someone who works two jobs to try to provide for herself and her daughter, and is facing very hard times. Thank you.
I join you. I pray she is able to keep clawing away at it. And, will be successful. If she is working two jobs she will. In time. Give her the Bus Fare. If she or you does not have it…Let us give her a loan for it.
Thanks howie, it is taken care of. I just felt she needed prayers more than anything else.
If you tell me how I can get her a month bus pass.
You’ve got them, Menage. I cannot imagine how discouraging it would be to work your ass off just for thugs lying in wait to take it from you. I have special prayers for the thugs, as well.
I bet somebody working two jobs will make it.
Thank you Wee. I am working my way to being able to say prayers for them. Almost there, just need a little more time.
I will pray for her. Does she have any kind of support system, family, church? There is so much crime these days and all too often it is the truly needy that are preyed upon.
Thank you very much. She has no one, at least here. She just moved here with her daughter, and I do not know if she has family elsewhere.
I just found out. I am going to be a Grand Uncle. I want a prayer for my niece.
Aw, Howie!! How wonderful! And of course you have our prayers.
I am pretty excited about it!!! Now I wanna fine out…Boy or Girl. THANKS!!!
Girl!! Trust me. Hey…. my hunches run 50/50!!
I would like it. I am already planning my Uncle Howie spoiling.
Prayers are going up for your niece and the baby also. What a blessing.
TX!!! I feel so happy. Much thanx.
Done. I love the baby news! Congratulations.
Prayers and congratulations on being a brand new Grand Uncle Howie! That’s gonna be one lucky boy or girl.
Awww congrats Howie!!
Thank you to all of you Treepers who have been praying for me. I have a praise report concerning your prayers. I got my results today. I thought it was one growth because I was still groggy from being put to sleep, but there were five growths they removed and biopsied. They were all pre cancer, not cancer, and they removed them all. I have inflammation and acid throughout my digestive tract so they gave me two medicines and I go back in six weeks. I will have to have the endoscopy every couple of years now as they consider me high risk. I am just so grateful it was not cancer. I am hopeful the medicines will get me feeling better soon. Prayer warriors are you guys and you get results just like you get results with your investigations on various topics. Thank you again. Waltherppk you were right, heaven wasn’t expecting me yet.
That has been a favorite of mine since I was a child. I told one of my son in laws the other day I wanted it played at my funeral when I die.
Which will be many many years in the future. Just sayin’…..
Looks that way and one of my two puddies just told he he’s glad my lap will be available to him!
You said you like the old pea picker so here’s another one for you
That was a very nice happy one. I can remember my grandmother having an old radio and of course we had a black and white t.v. at my home also.
Remember watching the dot disappear on the picture tube when the TV was turned off at night…how long it would take for the dot of light in the middle of the screen to fade out ?
Yes, I do remember that, now that you mention it. We grew up in a great era compared to what kids are growing up in today.
That is such an excellent report! You now have so much more information that you had before…and going forward you will be better monitored because of it. I’m just so glad for you. Now you can rest deep for a few days and recover from both the procedures and the unavoidable impacts of the waiting….Praise with you!
Yes, I want some sleep, blessed sleep. I have not been able to sleep well during the 24 days of waiting.
Yeah. That happens, doesn’t it. We are impacted by uncertainties, even as we walk by faith. (( * )) Little hug there for you.
Get out of here and get some sleep
That is such good news, JFP!! I know it’ll be a hard road, but that is SUCH good news!!
It is good news. My husband and daughters cried with relief and joy. Prayer is such a powerful uplifting thing. Other than insomnia God had given me such a peace while I was waiting. I often wonder how non believers get through trials and sorrow. Plus they miss out on so much joy.
I am so glad for your good news. I will continue to pray for you. Sometimes I go awhile without checking in back here in the prayer room, but I always keep the Treepers in my prayers.
Thank you. I am glad the lady with the child has you to befriend her.
Great news!!! God bless
Thank you. I noticed your Avatar. Do you hunt? We used to and hope to again someday.
You just made my day with your good news! I’ve had you on my mind and in my heart all week…..so, what a relief this is to hear. I too have the tender tummy and touchy digestive track….I know how every little aggravation, every little worry can head straight that way. You’ve had so much on your plate these past few months, it’s no wonder it taken it’s toll on you physically. I will continue to keep you and your entire family in my prayers JFP.
Thank you. I never had tummy troubles before this. It sure isn’t fun.
Odds are good it is bacillus H. pylori related.
I don’t think so because I asked if it was the bacteria and they said no, Just lots of inflammation and acid. Gonna get rested up and take some vitamins because I feel so week. I am gonna try to get on a plane next weak and go north to my sister’s for some R & R for a couple of weeks.
The pathologist would probably find it if that was it. They may give you protonix or something similar. Sleep tight. Get well soon.
Pray for Hurricane Sandy victims and pray for the election that God will be in control of the outcome. We the people need to take America back.
Those poor people are still suffering. I continue to keep them in my daily prayers.
I have a lot health issues and have had 5 hospital stays that included 2 major surgeries and totaled about 65 days in the hospital this year so far. Everything is pretty much a struggle for me, but I have been so concerned with the direction our country has been going in I try to do whatever I can to make a difference.
I face a big challenge today as I will be heading to the polls in a few hours. I am honored to have been selected by the National Romney Campaign Headquarters to serve on their Election Day Task Force and be part of history as a Project ORCA team member. This will require me to be at an assigned precinct before they open and not leave until the last vote has been cast. It will be both physically and mentally challenging to me. I am convinced that this work is important to help insure a Romney victory…and hopefully secure the slow and arduous return to our founding principles. That is why I am pushing myself beyond my limits. I can not even sleep and my alarm is set to go off in 3 hours.
Please, if you could, pray that I will have the strength, fortitude and mental clarity to fulfill my assignment and successfully implement the elements of Project Orca without it taking too much of a toll on my health. I hope this doesn’t sound selfish or petty…but this election seems pivitol to the survival of our country as a free nation and Project ORCA will play a critical role in it. Thank you!
A little late to this thread. Hope and pray your health is good, and I hope your New Year’s resolution is to stay out of the hospital!
Please pray for two little girls, Mackenzie and Alexis. They face very difficult home situations and need all the prayerful help they can get.
Done.
And done.
Thanks to both of you.
May God send his angels to surround them with love and protect them from harm.
Thank you, they really need it. They have been abandoned by their mothers. They are being raised by their great grandmother, and things are hard for all of them.
Hey y’all…just got word from a vendor that our sales rep did not return from her off-roading trip on Saturday. Her vehicle is at the house but the off-road vehicle is missing. They have organized a search party. Please pray hard for a happy resolution…Helen is not just a sales rep to us, she is a friend…she and my boss are especially close.
Prayers are up for Helen, Tils – hope she’s found safely and quickly. Let us know!
I pray the search party will be guided by God’s divine grace and her discovery and safe return will be granted to someone who is obviously loved by so many.
Praying that Helen is found safe and sound!
Amen to the prayers….
Prayers that Helen returns home safe and sound.
I am praying for Helen and hope she is found safe and sound.
Helen and her friend have been found!!! They are tired and dehyrdrated but otherwise well…thank you all for your prayers!!!! Praise God!!!
Awesome news, Tils!!! Wonderful!!
God is good!
That’s great news Tilda!!
Has anyone seen Little Laughter lately? She mentioned that her family is dealing with some pretty serious legal problems regarding her son. Her family has been through a lot over the years, incuding the loss of a son. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
I am here Self; Thank you so very much for your thoughts and prayers. We went back to court yesterday (3rd time). The officer was not there again. They called to get him out of bed and he was supposedly coming. Instead, a different ADA took over and the case was postponed again until late Feb. We just want the judge to hear the case, as we believe the facts will justify a dismissal. We found out also that the attorney for the family withdrew from their wrongful death suit. (no assests, and our state is a contributory negligence state. Meaning if the driver of the other car was just 1% contributing to the wreck, no money shall be paid.) As I stated before, the driver of the other car was 16 and driving illegally. (No, she was not cited by the officer). She also pulled out in front of my son and stopped on a dime. My son is not doing well. Last week he quietly told me he “no longer wants to be ‘here.’” Not something a parent wants to hear from their child. Thanks to all who would remember my son in their prayers. He is a good kid who loves his family more than anything. He has spent 2 of his summers in China, teaching English to Korean and Chinese kids while also witnessing. He does this with a team from the International Board of Missions. He is always the youngest on the team by at least 20 years. They stay in a slum part of town, in old dorms with the bare essentials. I encourage him to remember his path, search for God’s plan in his life, and fight like the dickens! Thank you again!
♥ I am so glad to hear from you, Little Laughter. Thank you for sharing your son’s story. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers daily. Our Lord never fails us if we just trust him and his plan for us. Please let your son know that he has lots of Christian people praying for him. May you and your family be surrounded by God’s precious love during this trying time. ♥
I’m sorry I’ve come so late to this discussion. Please know that me and my family will also keep you and your’s in our prayers as well.
I missed out on these latest posts as well…so just catching up. Things like this are exhausting. I’m sorry for what your family is having to endure, but glad that you know the Good Shepherd is watching over each development.
“Be still……and know…… that I AM GOD…” Ps 46:10
Anwtex, That is my son’s favorite verse. It is hanging on a wall in his room. Thank you all for your kind words and sympathy. I never dreamed we would be wrapped up in a court battle; I was ignorant of the system and how easily one could find themselves arrested when the facts support your innocence. DA tells our attorney he won’t be charging because it was an accident; then is hammered by the media and the family to make an arrest, and PRESTO- my son is charged w/ a misdemeanor death by vehicle. Turns himself in, with his attorney, and is booked, mugshot, finger printed,handcuffed, and put into the back of a patrol car. Perp walked across the street to the courthouse in handcuffs. We have paid $10,000 in attorney fees, shown up at the ch 3 times, cop doesn’t show. Have to go back in Feb., NO Discovery given, endured mnths of hateful speechin print and online; my son is depressed. We are all stressed. Dont venture out at all…I know why I sympathize so much with the Zimmerman family, and they are enduring national focus and a much worse charge. I tell my son that each struggle, each suffering, God will use for his benefit and for God’s glory. Still, the weight of the stress often takes my breath away and I feel like I am going to smother. Please keep us in your prayers. Thank you all so much!
Thank you for sharing these thoughts,,,,being innocent and honest is not enough security for our legal system. Not at all. A person starts to think to yourself you must be crazy–to have everyone believing horrible things and ranting. Our son went through a terrible 6 month court battle on different issues. I will never forget the graciousness of his attorney who allowed me to “rant” at her on a couple of occasions. I was absolutely losing my mind with heartache for him, because there didn’t ever seem to be a time where HE could push back and say what the truth was. She very calmly said to me, “This is why he will win in the end, because he chooses to control himself.” And she was right. He won. But it left scars…and then we will remember that scars are signs of healed wounds. That’s not a platitude–that’s true. My heart aches for your son and for you. There’s no fixing that path that you all are walking. Faith makes the journey possible, but it does not make it unnecessary. Keep us posted as you care to and are able to. (((hugs)))
You and your family are in my prayers daily. May God give you all his Peace which passes all understanding.
Thank you so much dmoseylous and Sharon. It is a blessing to be prayed for! Sharon, my attorney has listened to a few rants from me as well. He keeps telling us time is on our side, but I like what your att said best! I will pass that along to my son. Thank you again!
Tell you son to do his best to hang in there…..it’s gonna take all the patience he can muster. Back when my younger brother was in high school, he got beaten up by three Trayvon-types…all over some stupid hat he was wearing that they wanted. When my family showed up to court, you never heard so much moaning and groaning over how THEIR “children” were being victimized and imposed upon. (After all, they supposedly had important jobs to go to, and if they lost them, the families would suffer…..right.) My parents finally chose to drop all charges….fearing for my brother’s safety and knowing these thugs had our home address.
How awful. Our Justice system is wack. Since this began, 7 mo ago, I have lost all trust in the law, the DA’s office, and I don’t even trust our attorney, though he is regarded as the very best. Scars indeed. I am looking forward to them, as healing is so needed right now. God Bless and I will keep everyone updated as the case progresses. BTW, my son called his att and told him he would NOT entertain a plea. He said the facts speak for themselves and he will not admit guilt when he did nothing wrong. Kind of scares me, but I have faith. I’ll let you all know how the trial goes. (Bench Trial)
Over the Rainbow (Christian Lyrics) Rhema 8 yr old Gospel singer
Thank you so very much for this video. I’m missing my Mom terribly today. She died seven years ago, but it seems like yesterday. I miss her efforts to keep such an extended family together on this day, even when she was bedridden. She never forgot a grandchild’s birthday (and there are many) and each family member, even step children, received a token of her love on this day, even near the end when she had to get someone else to do the shopping for her. I miss her so, so much.
Mom, you were the epitome of the devoted mother and pastor’s wife.
Don’t know what brought me to this thread today….no, wait…I do know.
Thank you.
And this is her story:
Rhema Marvanne – On ABC’s 20/20
A family member of our dear Patriot Dreamer has died unexpectedly after a short illness. Please join us in praying for her, and share your prayers and thoughts today and in days following.
Patriot Dreamer, we are praying and asking our Father to manifest His presence to you.
Dear Lord, please comfort Patriot Dreamer and her family at this difficult time. Dear PD, my heart goes out to you.
PD, we love you and are with you throughout this time of sadness and misery for your family. Prayers are up, and will continue wholeheartedly.
Know that you and yours are loved and in our thoughts and prayers.
Amen.
Amen.
Lifted up to our Lord and Savior who provides all comfort. His angels have been dispatched.
I do not call on him often, but here I offer a prayer to St. Jude in behalf of George H.W. Bush :
O most holy apostle, Saint Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honoureth and invoketh thee universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, and of things almost despaired of.
Pray for me, who am so miserable. Make use, I implore thee, of that particular privilege accorded to thee, to bring visible and speedy help where help was almost despaired of.
Come to mine assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consolation and succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly that George H. W. Bush might recover fully from his illness and that I may praise God with thee and all the elect throughout eternity.
I promise thee, O blessed Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favour, to always honour thee as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to thee.
Amen.
What a beautiful thread. I offer a prayer for the unemployed–especially older workers–who are struggling under this awful Obama economy.
May I make a request for prayers for Lawrence Auster? A blog-friend of his called Kristor is arranging a “mass intercessory prayer” for him this coming Sunday, 1/13/13, from 5-6 pm local time for anyone gracious and merciful enough to pray for him.
Lovely article at this link, about how prayer had worked in the case of Kristor’s son. (It moved me to tears):
http://orthosphere.org/2013/01/06/a-prayer-for-lawrence-auster/
My sincerest thanks to all who contribute your efforts!!!
Ugattabkideen,
I left you a reply yesterday, but I do not see it here. Just wanted you to know that I did pray for Lawrence Auster.
I come here for comfort and to pray and give comfort for my fellow treepers. Today has been one of those horrible days. My ex sister in law, who remained a good friend, passed away sometime during the night. She leaves behind my 13 yr old nephew. She was only 34 yrs old, yet had many health problems, one of which in the last yr was on complet 100% O2. Evidently she got up to go to bathroom and slid down in between the bed and the side table. Her oxygen cord was found under her. She looked like she has just laid her head on her arm and went back to sleep. Just last week she with the rest of us was all excited on the new arrival. GOD IS GOOD thats what I have to remember. Thank you for listening. In GODs name and Love….
Oh Mimi….I’m so sorry to here about what happened to your sister-in-law. And yes, I remember celebrating with you on the news of your brand new grand-daughter just last week. I’ll include you all in my prayers….especially her 13 y/0 son.
Thank you soo much. Been a very hard day. But she did get to see and know about baby Harper. I had to come to my fav place of friends and get away. Thank you soo much.
Mimi….we’re so glad to hear that this little corner in the branches gives comfort to those who visit.
More than you will EVER KNOW!
I read each comment, even tho I am not comment.
Oh, no – I’m so sorry, Mimi, and will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you so much.
I’m so sorry Mimi for the loss of your sister in law.
Thank you each and every one. Been and up and down 3 months in our neck of the woods. I appreciate your kind words and a place to get away.
Oh, Mimi…there’s no way to be prepared for such things. May God give you grace and strength as you walk through these days with the family–whoever and to whatever extent. Keep us updated as you wish. How difficult for her son…that is a fixed in his life that will never be moved.
Sadly we think he has Asbergers? Kinda like high fuctioning Autism. Still hasnt been confirmed. He was use to her being sick and always getting better. Its hard for us as adults, but I cant imagine a child. He says he understands, but maybe GOD is keeping him safe right now. Thanks again to all for your thoughts and kindness.
Have a request for a little boy that my dad is a foster parent to. Not gonna give the details, but the boy had surgery on his foot earlier this week, and I would like prayer for his recovery and that his legs grow strong. I love this kid as though he were my little brother and it would mean so much.
The little one is now on our prayer list at my church. Touch him, O Lord, and heal him. Make him to run as fast as the wind!
I have need of prayer for my father; He is to have surgery this Wednesday, and I am scared because the last time he went under the knife, he had crossed over for a brief moment of time. He is a good man, with a wife and four children (not including my two middle brothers and I) and is also a loving foster parent to the boy who also had surgery recently. I don’t want the family to lose him. Please pray for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
God is able to bring your father safely through this surgery. I once crossed over myself and later had surgery and did okay. I will be praying for him and you and the rest of the family.
Thank you. If you saw me now, you’d see tears streaming. Thank you.
Prayers, Hub, and please let us know how he’s doing.
I hope all went well Hub.
I would like to request prayer for my mother, sister and myself. Two weeks ago my mother fell in her nursing home and broke her shoulder. Yesterday her arm and her opposite leg were swelling very badly. Today they informed me that she has blood clots in the arm and the leg. She will be 91 on Jan. 31st. I lost my Dad on Jan. 24. It does not look good for my mother. My sister who lives in Illinois has very bad health and wants to try to come down to Florida. She has artificial hips and knees, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and pulmonary hypertension and is on oxygen 24/7. I worry about her making the trip. On top of it all I am almost down. I am having a bad flare up with my back and legs and suffering with a sinus and ear infection. I need strength to face the coming days. I have fibromyalgia and have flare ups off and on and right now is not a good time for it to act up. My mom is saved and that is of great comfort to me.
I’ll add you all to my prayers. Chin up!
Thank you stellup. I appreciate it.
Prayers for all of you, JFP, and strength.
Thank you. I really appreciate it. Their is power in prayer.
Oh my JFP….it sounds like you are indeed being tested. I’ll be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Thank you so much Puddy.
Saying prayers for health and strength for you JFP and every member of your family.
Thank you, I know God will see us through.
I little late to this thread. Prayers coming your way.
Thank you. My mother’s arm is healing slowly. She still has blood clots in that arm which concerns me. The doctor would not let my sister fly down here so that was a weight off of me worrying about her. My health has improved and I am able to do my everyday things. I am just still suffering with severe allergies and will be glad when the pollen is over. Thanks to all who prayed. God bless you.
Wonderful to hear that your mother is continuing to improve jfp.
She must have a strong constitution to have made it to 91 in the first place! And, I’m so glad you replied to Mike, as I was hesitant to bring it up….fearing the worst. Happy day…. 
Yes, the only thing now is the blood clots. I pray they will disolve.
Asking for prayer for my grandsons’ cousin, Josh. He is 12 years old, and survived leukemia when he was only five years old. He has recently been diagnosed with leukemia once again, and will start chemotherapy on Monday. He plans to continue a regular school schedule, so will need strength. I don’t know what the prognosis is right now, but we hope for the best. It’s difficult to understand why children are stricken like this.
I will pray for Josh. It is always harder to understand when it is a child. My brother-in-law had leukemia and I know what a battle that is. My thoughts are with his parents also.
Prayers for Josh and his family, Stellap. I know it will be so hard on all of them.
Prayers going up for Josh and his entire family. I’m also praying for both your grandsons too….it must be difficult for them to know their cousin has to endure this.
Please know that you are all in my prayers.
Prayers for Josh & your family Stella, the power of positive thinking can overcome adversity in any form.
My prayers for Josh and his family. I will continue to remember them, and hope for the best. May God give them comfort and strength as well as healing.
Ms Stella and Ms JFP, I too send my heartfelt prayers. My God lead the medical prof in the needed direction. And comfort, strenght and peace. BIG HUGS ALL AROUND!
Stellap, that is horrible news. I recently lost my Mom to Leukemia and it is terrible for an adult, let alone a child. You and he are in my prayers Be strong!!!!!!
Last week I had asked for prayer concerning my father since he was to go through surgery, but it was postponed for a time (should that be relief or grief for me?). He is currently under the knife now, and is expected to be done with at 11 am (12 pm on this site).
Yesterday afternoon, I payed him a visited after work and told him about your prayers for a safe procedure. His response was “so that’s why I’ve been feeling so full of energy over the last couple of days.”
He says thank you all from the bottom of his heart and I should be glad to have friends like all of you. Again, to everyone, thank you for your prayers.
Just got word that everything went great! I’m gonna go visit him later this afternoon. I cannot say this enough, but thank you, thank you, thank you!
Great news, Hub! Tell you dad “Hi” from the Treepers.
Wonderful news!
I am embarrassed and ashamed. I must ask for the prayers of the righteous saints. I am struggling with alcoholism to the point of near suicide. I am a very high (currently) functioning alcoholic, but I see that diminishing daily. I have two young children and a husband. The fear of The Lord and my family keeps me going, but I am more desperate every day. Please pray. I do not want to be this way and desire to repent and follow The Lord. Please, please pray for me.
Liz…..I will most earnestly pray for you to find resolution in all that disheartens and alarms you. Never be embarrassed or ashamed in having to ask for His help…..we have all had own own trials along life’s way.
Ad rem is right – we have all had our failings, I know I have. Is there someone local you can reach out to for help? Perhaps AA? Don’t feel ashamed – these people are there to help you. I have friends who have been able to overcome their addiction to alcohol via AA; it really works. There is hope! In the meantime, I will be praying for you, with all my heart.
Never be ashamed, dear girl, and suicide is never the answer. One day at a time is all there is for any of us and never fear your Lord. Prayers for all of you.
So glad you shared your struggle. Trust me, you are not alone in this. People from all walks of life struggle with addiction…it’s an equal opportunity disease. And it IS a disease, so please don’t feel ashamed, would you be ashamed if you had cancer? I agree that you should try AA, the people in the rooms are there to help, please don’t be scared to check out a meeting, there is NOTHING they haven’t heard before.
Many, many prayers coming your way. (((HUGS)))
Hi Liz, you are in a place of standing in light, aren’t you? And it’s actually quite painful. Been there. You have made choices in the past that have created some inevitable consequences that are playing out. Oh, my, it’s hard to consciously acknowledge our fault because it’s often followed by the accusing shout, “It’s your own fault.” Well, where I walked for a couple of years on the edge of suicide–it was “my own fault” that I got there. It’s a good idea to just settle that up front (as you are doing). There is benefit in taking responsibility–for one thing it removes power from the shouters (whether internal or external) so we can stop spending energy defending ourselves. You don’t have to defend yourself. You do need to keep walking forward…..because
….the good consequences that will flow from decisions you make now will also play out–inevitably. And in some ways they make take (what feels like) “too long” to play out. But the consequences of good decisions really are just as inevitable as the consequences of poor decisions.
My whole point is this: you are in control of the choices you make now. Sounds to me like the great fear right now may be further exposure?? To your husband? Can you identify what’s behind the fear today? We cannot share in the responsibility for what you do next–but we have compassion for where you are now.
What specific action can you take to bring someone into your personal circle that will do two things:
1. Strengthen personal safety for you.
2. Move you in the direction you want to end up–free of the sense of life slipping away.
You don’t have to tell me/us–but answer that question for yourself: what specific actions can you take? This must involve letting someone competent and nearby know exactly what’s going on.
Let me reiterate: by telling us your pain, the responsibility for your life does not shift to us. That’s a dangerous transition that can happen for a person who is suicidal, that having told someone, now it’s “up to that other person to keep me from killing myself.”
We don’t have that skill, power or opportunity, Liz. Your life is precious. There are things you can do in the hours ahead to protect it. Please do so. Ok?
If anything I have said seems to cause you distress, just lay it aside. You sure don’t need distress from someone you don’t know at all. Your life is precious. Please take action to protect it.
I am very glad you found your way here. I will add my prayers as well. Please reach out to AA and a church. I am most sure that a pastor, priest or friend would be very glad to help you. You have taken the hardest steps in facing your problem. I will pray God sends you just the right person to help. But you must reach out. Please come back and let us know how you are doing.
You are a child of His universe. No less than the trees or the stars, and You are supposed to be here. Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt you are loved. Prayers for you and your family.
Hi Liz, just wanted to let you know we are still here. There’s a verse in the gospel of Matthew, ch. 14, v. 14, that says “when Jesus saw the crowds, He had compassion on them.” I pray that today somehow you will experience the truth that He actually does have compassion on us in our dilemmas and struggles.
Liz, I am praying and hoping that you are doing good. Your amoung friends here, more than you could possibly realize. I have you heavy on my heart. I hope you feel comfortable to come back and let us know how your doing. GOD IS GOOD!!!! ALL THE TIME~ He will never foresake you my dear!
Your are in a battle for your soul. Fight back. And call in the big guns:
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle;
be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray:
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Ame
Dearest Liz…I have walked in yours shoes, After nearly forty years of suffering, by the grace of God, I have been sober over three years.
I finally found serenity through the help of AA and its members. God has a strange sense of humor: I prayed for angels and he sent me other alcoholics. Turns out they were the angels I had been praying for.
Go to meetings (if you are not already), work the steps, and let the angels help you.
“God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change,
courage to change the things we can,
and wisdom to know the difference.”
Liz, Godspeed
Liz, my prayers are with you also. The Lord loves you and you are special to Him. You have taken one step, acknowledging your disease. Please follow through and get the help you deserve. You do not have to do this alone. Reach out to AA or a pastor. Caring people who know how to steer you in the right direction are just a phone call away. Trust me, God has plans for your life, it is precious to him.
Just found out that my tiny new granddaughter Harper and her 17 mo bro Blaine have RSV. Her Pulse OX is back up so after 3 hrs she got to go home from Ped Clinic and goes back in at 8 a.m. unless she begins to have breathing issues overnight. Blaine went last Friday but they didnt do tests, just thought it was his 2 ear infections. Praying for Health to my babies and also for Comfort and peace of mind for my Dtr and son in law. May all of your needs be met with GODS Unconditional Love and Healing my fellow Treepers. Hugs and much Love, Mimi
Such a worry, mimi! I will say prayers for your babies, and their parents (and you too).
Thank you my sweet! God is GOOD! Just feels better sometimes typing it out, if ya know what I mean. She is soo tiny, She may weigh 8 pounds now, but being around the bigger kiddos she just looks so tiny
Again Thank You !!
Good Morning All.
I have asked for prayers for my son who has been charged with Criminal Death by Motor Vehicle and wanted to update everyone and ask for your prayers again. Our last court date was Nov 29. We go to court again this week on Thursday. According to our attorney (whom I don’t entirely trust) he spoke to the ADA handling the case. It sounded as though that ADA hadn’t even looked at the evidence, which doesn’t surprise me, as I have discovered these lawyers do all of their work the day of, in a little back room. The ADA apparently told our att that he agreed our son could not have been going more than 15mph at the time of the accident. He also said he agreed the teenaged girl (driving w/o a license) likely did pull out in front of him and stop on a dime. Our att mentioned to our son that “worst case scenerio, the family shows up and lets the DA know they don’t want a dismissal; then they would offer our son a plea of an infraction (ticket). I told my son to stand firm and accept no plea of any kind. That the family is the problem of the DA, not his.
We want the judge to hear the case if the ADA does not dismiss. Please pray that our son is vendicated this Thursday; pray that he is then able to deal with the grief and phsycological issues he has had to push back in order to confront these charges for the last 9 months. Pray that God will give him a glimpse of His plans and show him what He would have him to do for our Lord in his own personal life. Thank you for your prayers.
Keeping you and your son, and family in my heartfelt prayers!!!
Your son and you are in my thoughts & prayers Lil Laughter; please trust in the power of prayer and positive thinking to see you all through this ordeal.
Thank you both so very much!!! You have no idea how much it means to me to believe that others are praying for my son!! This has been such a nightmare for all of us. I never had a full understanding of the system prior to being thrust into it. I now understand the weight of over charging. I understand that burden all too well. They make a charge that they can’t make stick. They drain you of your finances and emotional well being. Drag it out until you are exhausted, both emotionally and finacially. Then they throw in a plea offer. Why in the world would you give them that gift if you are innocent? Nope. We will stand and fight. Make the judge hear the case. Rule as she sees fit, then appeal if the ruling is guilty. We will force the state to go before a jury if the judge says guilty.
Refresher> Son was not speeding, rather, he was going at least 10 miles under the limit prior to accident. DID reduce speed prior to impact.
> Was NOT using a cell phone in any manner. Phone was found by first responder in the bottom of his bag.
>Was NOT under the infulence of anything.
> Witness behind him did not see break lights on the car in front of him just before he hit them.
> Car in front pulled out from a side road and stopped. Driver was 16 and not licesned to drive.
> Deceased was not wearing a seatbelt and was leaning forward from the back seat into the front.
But they charged my son with Criminal Death by Motor Vehicle.
I DO know how much it means, I have needed many prayers the past 6 months! I truly believe in the POSITIVE POWER OF PRAYER! God does answer prayers, as I have learned many times, may not be as I wished, but with faith, most times I truly did understand. May you have peace and comfort as you go thru these trials set out before you, and may you and your son be stronger because of it. Sending big and tight hugs to ya
I’ve said a prayer for your son and for you, LL. I’ll be thinking about you on Thursday.
Thank you so much. MIMI- I know of your own trials and suffering and my prayers are with you as well.
I will be praying for your son and the rest of your family. I will pray for a positive outcome on Thursday. I know how taxing and frustrating the judicial process can be. I am going through a criminal trial where my daughter is a victim of a violent crime. It has been going on for a year and a half and we may be going to trial in March. God is our strength through these trying times. I will also pray for healing of your son’s emotions for what he has endured.
Prayers of strength and comfort for you and your family justfactsplz during what must be a difficult time. God will see you through.
Thank you Angel. We have a three week time frame in March. The judge calls the case up and you are called in with no notice. I live in a different county so it stresses me some waiting for the call.
JFP- Thank you for your prayers. I too will be praying for your daughter and your family. Our faith is strong.
Sorry to be so late in seeing your request for prayers LL. It made my heart ache just reading your story above….it’s something that could happen to any one of us or worse yet one of our children. I will pray for you and your son with all my heart LL…all my heart.
Not late at all Ad rem. Prayers are always, always welcome and greatly appreciated! I cannot tell you all how much your prayers mean to me. It is far worse when it is your child; I would give anything to take his place. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.
I know what you mean LittleLaughter when you said you would give anything to switch places with you child to spare their pain…keep the faith and your son will share your strength.
Positive thoughts & prayers heading your way from CT as you meet & get through tomorrow.
xo
I would be thrilled to have one day without pain and one night of normal sleep…. just one. I finally got a roommate and he has helped me immensely.
However, to make matters worse, I recently had a fall and damn near bled out before I discovered my doctor had mistakenly put me on warfarin. I woke up on a Sunday morning in a huge pool of blood. The bleeding continued for several days until I got to the ER. I was stubbornly trying my own ways but nothing worked. Hard to believe that anyone could have survived losing that much blood. It was a virtual crime scene.
I have mentioned my pain and sleep issues before. Nothing has changed. The VA cut off my meds but my Medicare doctor is helping me to get some of it.
Please pray for our veterans, many of whom can no longer get pain relief or sleeping meds.
Thank God for Medicare Part B. I have always loved the VA but waiting times for appointments has become a serious issue.
Hope I do not sound like I am whining.
How awful for you Jordan. I understand chronic pain and sleep issues as I suffer from both. Cutting benefits to veterans is a horrible thing to do. I pray that your doctor will be able to help you get your medicines straightened out. I pray for God’s peace and love to surround you and lift you up. You are not whining. This thread is for people to come for prayer when needed and there are a lot of prayer warrriors here. Ms. Sharon is a good mentor for those who need one too. I have come here for prayer a couple of times myself and I could feel the prayers lifted up for me. God bless and hang in there.
Thank you. We have a lot in common.
Yes we do. I am having a lot of pain lately with my neck and back. It is debillatating.
Mine is stomach, back, and hips.. but I do have some pain meds that help. I pray that we will both be pain free.
Amen
Jordan + justfactsplz: Sorry I am late to this thread . I wish nothing but blessings for both of you and for God to heal your bodies and take the pain away. Big hugs to both of you.
My prayer is for the person that calls himself Sundance….I pray that the lord heal your hateful racist heart before it destroys you. Just by your recent post its becoming obvious that you are becoming consumed by hatred. I pray for God to help you. Amen
I’m quite sure God doesn’t need to do anything about something that doesn’t exist, namely this “racism” that you label Sundance with. Take it from a minority, Sundance is a good, hardworking man, and I don’t see the slightest ounce of racism in him or anyone else here.
To the person who calls him/herself Surrealdreamer, I would say that I’ll pray for you – that you will see the truth, and that your hateful racist heart is healed before it destroys you – but that would be blasphemous in this context. It is obvious by your comments here that you are ignorant of facts, blinded by racist hatred, and too lazy to find the facts and examine them objectively for yourself.
I have to ask you – what is racist about wanting to stop the National media and the black racist industry – Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton etal – from railroading a man you believe to be innocent? Trayvon Martin is being used, and George Zimmerman will be sacrificed, as political tools. Facts have been distorted and public relations professionals are being used to convince the public that Trayvon, an innocent child, was cut down by a blood thirsty pervert. Would God approve?
You are a liar (Sundance would be kinder and use the word “fibber” by the way). I know you to be a liar when I compare your February 21 post with your post today in the other thread. A completely false presentation with now-clear motive.
But back to your “prayer request”…..mmmmm…mmmmm…mmmmmm…..The Scriptures seem to have a thing about people making false accusations. Let’s see what we can find just quickly:
A critical spirit has a way of boomeranging that is always pretty shocking to the boomerangee.
You might want to think about what you’re doing here. It’s obviously deliberate, since your February 21 comment was very well-spoken and genteel, and today’s is a spittle-flying, nasty, uninformed spiel. The two words I close with are not a threat, but an exhortation, because you’re on dangerous ground here. If you actually have any ground for claiming to be in the Lord, watch yourself. Seriously. Watch yourself.
Seems to me that if you truly were worried about sundance you would just simply pray for him and not come the the prayer request section and post with a clear intent of provoking a response. Just my 2 cents for what it’s worth.
It’s a prayer REQUEST blog. Maybe he missed that.
Thou shalt not bear false witness
Surrealdreamer: If you wont to worry about someones soul start by looking in the mirror because alot of people who live in glass houses love to throw rocks.
The Bible also says do not bear false witness. Sundance is NOT a racist. Sundance nor any of the other Treepers have hatred for others. We may not like what they do but we do not hate them. You might want to consider what spirit you are listening too. Satan is the father of lies.
Small update on my dad; his recovery is going along beautifully. Also, a short time ago, the family adopted a lovely little girl into the picture. I now haz another ‘lil sis and I iz so happy about it.
Congrats are the all around good news Hub!
I am so happy about your dad and the new addition to the familyl. I was wondering how he was doing.
I have not been posting a lot lately because I am trying very hard to find employment after many months. I was in the running for a superb job (I could not think of a better job for me) and found out today I am not going to the final interview session. I have invested a lot emotionally into this, and am simply devastated. I am over 50. You know the drill. It’s tough out there.
I know it doesn’t compare to the sufferings that others are going through, and I know it’s the season of Lent and we think of Christ’s immense, real suffering for all of mankind, which makes my problem seem to trivial, but I am just so down right now. Prayers for discernment would be nice. Thank you.
ZM–I’m sorry to hear that. Keep in mind that the comfort available within the mercy of God is never provided to us after a comparison of our sufferings with the sufferings of other. So yes…I will pray for discernment for you. Don’t disappear…ok? Refuge is your friend–isolation is not. Consider yourself hugged. ((ZM))
I’m sorry and know how tough it is right now. We never think we’ll be pinching pennies when we near our golden years.
I’ll say a prayer for you and know God will provide.
Hey, if I could, I’d give you a big bear hug to make ya feel better.
Oh, ZurichMike – this was not the job for you. Prayers, for sure – but this simply wasn’t the one. Soon, hopefully, and I promise you’ll be in my prayers.
I hope You gave them a “hand delivered” letter thanking them for the opportunity.
In other words, go down to their office and – Just show up.
You don’t know how the final interview session is going to pan out.
Maybe they will realize that their final candidates are duds.
OR, just maybe they notified everyone and told them that they did not make the final interview session.
Now they are waiting for someone to take the initiative and just show up.
They probably want someone that has initiative and will fight for their company. So go down there and Fight!
Fake it to You make it. Memo? What memo?
Tell them You didn’t get the memo and by the way what’s for lunch. Get tough!
Excellent ideas.
Hard just to show up — the final interview is in California, arranged and paid for by the company. I did send a nice thank-you to the hiring manager, however. It’s a small world now, and no sense in burning bridges.
That’s good that You sent a thank you note Mike. The company is in California. Maybe You will still be in the running. Wait until the taxes hit them. They may decide to pull the plug in California and expand their overseas operations. Either way I hope things work out for You.
Mike my prayers are with you. I pray for peace and God’s guidance. When one door closes another one opens. Their is an opportunity out there meant just for you and all of your experience. Hang in there.
Zurich Mike – I thought of you regarding your post when this happened yesterday.
I have been subbing until I find a job in my new field so in the meantime I show up and give my best even though it may not be what I want to do. I just completed a week subbing at an international welcome center for students who are new to the country (Gosh, I think I earned a Master’s in pantomiming this week).
Anyway, I was approached by the staff who was speaking on behalf of the principal and they want me to consider taking a position that they have open assisting students and their families to adjusting in their communities and coordinating needed services for them. I was really taken back by the offer. I am not sure I am going to take it as I have to meet with the principal to discuss more. However, it did affirm my faith that when we show up and do the best where we are, then God, the source, will open up channels to lead us to where we want to be including a job, from where we least expect it. It will happen ZurichMIke, Look to the Source.
ZMike, I pray God holds you tight in His grip. His plans for you are perfect. I will lift you up in my prayers, that he provide you with an even better job. Until then, remember that He gives us everything we need by His grace.
Please pray for my daughter and me. The criminal trial that I am a witness of and my daughter is the vicim of is Monday. This man faces three felony counts. It is considered a high profile case and the media will be covering it. Pray for the judge, jury, and prosecutors also. Pray for physical and emotional strength for my daughter and me. I took a little fall yesterday and hurt my shoulder and back. And my daughter is recovering from pneumonia and shingles. This has been a long seventeen months and we are anxious to put this behind us and hopefully this bad cop in prison.
Thank you, your videos are always so beautiful, beautiful in words and pictures. I have always loved waterfalls. I will share this with my precious daughter She is disabled and this has been very hard on her.
You are welcome. God be with you tomorrow.
Prayers for peace, strength and comfort JFP. I know you will be allright. Your strength shines through the blogs here!!!
Thanks, Angel. You are strong also and I know you will do well in your studies and exam.
The man in the hole and his family:
Florida man swallowed by sinkhole feared dead
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/01/us/florida-sinkhole/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
My prayers are with that family. We have a lot of problem with these sinkholes in Florida.
Please pray for my daughter in law Alex, who may be going into labor two months early. The baby’s name is Mason. I deeply appreciate your prayers.
Prayers up for dear Alex and Mason, and for Menagerie.
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You got it Menage.
Prayers are lifted up for all of you. May God bring your daughter and grandson safely through.
None of us will stop praying ’til the little one is safely in mom’s arms.
Mason wants *out* — he has more important things to do, evidently! Prayers for the family. Got an update for us? Hang in there.
Thanks to all of you for the prayers. So far no labor but she has had another bad episode. Hope she will hang in there at least another month.
Thank you to those who prayed for my daughter and me. Even with taped partial confessions the outcome was NOT guilty. We are devasted The jury never even heard about the four other victims. I am reminding myself to not lean on my own understandng and that all is in God’s hands.
I’m sorry to hear that, JFP. Continued prayers.
Thank you, prayers are so appreciated.
Yes, it is in God’s hands. However, it is hard when don’t get to witness Justice when we have a stake in it. We are, after all, Humans. Just pray that you and family can let go of any negative feelings about this so this won’t weigh on you to much and prevent you from going forward. You know the saying, “the best revenge is living well.” Peace
Yes, moving forward is the best thing. I will be okay. My daughter will need some counseling from someone that deals in trauma. Before the trial no one wanted to treat her because they didn’t want to get involved with litigation. Now it is over she shoud be able to get some help. Thank you again for praying.
jfp: The lord can serve up justice better than any court. Big Hug !
Thanks, everyone needs a big hug now and then.
I am a survivor. Just passed six years. Been through it all. Just found out a dear friend will not be as fortunate. Three months max. I told him I would pray for him. He told me not to, to pray for those he will leave behind. My heart bleeds.
Please say a prayer for us all.
I’m so sorry, Kobeclan. Prayers up – for all of you.
Prayers of strength and comfort during this most difficult time. I learned a week ago that a close friend of my family was committed to a hospice for terminal cancer. She is like your friend stoic but I pray for her anyway.
kobeclan : I will send one up also…
You have come to the right place. These Treepers are *the best* prayer warriors around. And a prayer to St. Michael, the ultimate angelic warrior, is not amiss, either.
Thank you all for your prayers.
Talked with my buddy this morning. It’s curious, but probably not. When I was told I would, at best, never walk again. And at worst, die in the OR, I found Peace. As Ric said, “I have faith. I have found Peace.”
“Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.”
Please Put PatriotUSA on the prayer list he/she had there third spinal fusion a couple of days ago.
Please pray for my Aunt Thelma, 91 years old in Athens Ohio. She fell and broke her hip
Sunday, and has had hip replacement surgery. Thank you all.
Take care of her David and God Bless ….
Bless her.
True story: As you know, I was really disappointed in my long job search, and today was probably the worst I have felt — I weep at the oddest times, don’t want to go ouside, and take no pleasure in even basic things. I was going to come here and ask for prayers again, and then noticed the other intentions and requests since I last posted. I was going to answer these before posting my own request, when the phone rang. Another even more excellent job lead! You guys get results. Will keep you posted.
So no request from me, except for His blessing on you for your faith and extraordinary kindness, and, evidently, your most amazing prayers.
That is good news Zurich.
ZurichMike : I believe there is power in words….. Speak things as if they where not as they are. Everyone must experience failure to appreciate success.
Hi ZMike – I haven’t kept up with this thread for awhile, but came here today for solace and introspection, and to offer some prayers for others. I was very pleased about your new opportunity, after a low point. Bon Chance to you!
And prayers go up for Lucille – for peace, and little suffering. And with love from her friends and family.
Please, quickly pray for my mother’s cousin Lucille, the sister my mom never had. Lucille has been battling cancer on and off for some time. No hope left, say the doctors. She is giving up her apartment and moving to assisted living of some sort. I spoke to her on the phone today. She sounded awful. Such a vibrant woman now losing the fight.
Thanks, everyone.
Of course, Mike. I will pray for her immediately. And for your mother and you too.
Lucille was my mother’s name. Prayers for the lovely lady going up…..
+1
Today is the feast day of the Annunciation — say a special prayer to the Blessed Mother, who was set above all the angels for her obedience to God. ZurichMike is very devoted to the Blessed Mother — she has comforted me in ways I cannot comprehend, and I stand in awe of her serene holiness.
Gospel of Luke:
And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, [27] To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. [28] And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. [29] Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. [30] And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.
[31] Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. [32] He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. [33] And of his kingdom there shall be no end. [34] And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man? [35] And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
[36] And behold thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her that is called barren: [37] Because no word shall be impossible with God. [38] And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
I would like to thank everyone for their prayers. Talked to my buddy this morning.
I hope someday I will be the man he is. Made promises to him I hope I have the backbone (too funny!!!, titanium strengthens the spine!!) to keep.
May God bless you all.
Tomorrow is Good Friday. Whatever your troubles, I will add them to my prayers. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner. (The Jesus Prayer of the Orthodox Christians).
Some of you may have noticed that I participate less these days. Some of you may recall that I have an on-the-job neck injury.
I chose not to sit at home and collect w/c, choosing to work as long as possible instead. I have fought off pain and struggled to work. I’ve undergone numerous epidurals, one temporary nerve block and I’m scheduled for a “nerve burn” Wednesdy morning that is supposed to give a six month relief. My neuro surgeon finally said I’m at the end of the road and requested surgery approval three months ago. W/C is simply ignored that request. Federal W/C is known for that.
I am now in pain that I can’t work through/ignore. Sleep is elusive. I’m gradually losing feeling/use of my hands due to nerve damage. (Bone on bone at C6-C7, severe bi-lateral nerve impingement). Quality of life? Ummm, not so much. This nerve block doesn’t stop the increasing damage to the nerves, just stops the pain related to the damage.
I’m feeling desperate these days and could use your prayers that the most recent request for surgery filed 2 days ago will be approved. I’m still *trying* to work but I’m in the process of telling them (W/C), that’s it, you’ve plowed this old mule into the ground. I’m hoping this move will encourage them to approve the surgery instead of continuing to approve bandaid procedures. As long as they’re not having to pay my salary they have no incentive to do anything different than they’ve been doing for *five* years.
(BTW, quitting smoking was done partially in preparation for this surgery. Neurosurgeon says smokers don’t heal as well, especially with this surgery.)
Oh, another BTW, I’m stuck between W/C and my own personal health insurance. I’ve got great insurance and could have the surgery done tomorrow, but because it’s a W/C claim I can NOT get it done through my own insurance.
I’m praying that you DO get this surgery, Kelly – you must. I’m no doc but I do know that total paralysis can be the result of these neck injuries (my DH will be having surgery soon for much the same thing.) Prayers up that your request be approved.
Thank you Wee. I’ll send up prayers for your DH’s surgery success. My neurosurgeon is the best south of the Mason Dixon. I *know* I’ll be in excellent hands, just gotta get it approved.
Oh, and my surgeon is a national ranking shooter!
Gotta love a good surgeon who is also good with guns!
+1000000000000!!!
That says it all right there.
CK…You’re gonna have to dig you heels in and make yourself the squeaky wheel that gets the grease…..it’s the only way that peeps like us will make the forces that be engage. Has your neurosurgeon sent a letter to these people yet…..would it make a diff? I’ll put both paws together and send prayers up for your continued strength in fighting this….and maybe, just maybe the Lord will let the right person answer your prayers. PS….you’re already Treehouse approved ya know. 
It never fails to lift my spirit when I come to this thread, whether to ask for prayers or just read the posts of support to others who have requested prayer.
Thank you Sharon. Yes, my neuro doc has sent that letter. It was ignored. A second one was sent along with the surgery approval last Thursday. I’ve got a sneakin’ suspicion it won’t be ignored this time.
I spent an hour today just going through and organizing all the documents for the W/C claim. I swear, a Federal W/C claim almost requires a clerk just to keep track of all the paper work generated.
I’ll get their attention in another way next week. I’m filing for back pay for every one of the 18-20 days I took off to go to a doctor last year. We aren’t allowed to take partial days off….it’s a whole day or nuttin. W/C has to reimburse me for all of them at 2/3rd rate. They *ain’t* gonna like that.
I also placed a call to my W/C/Federal Employee liason today…left message of course. He’s good about returning calls so I’ll hear back from him Monday. He’s a no BS kinda guy so I’m sure he’s gonna rattle some cages.
I feel encouraged just knowing I’m doing pro active things to *make* them pay attention, and knowing I’ve got such wonderful people bombardimg the heavens on my behalf gives me (I’m serious) a sense of peace.
I struggled with coming here and asking for prayer…don’t want to air my troubles and whine, and after reading others’ requests for pray is humbling. There are people with much more serious issues than mine.
Thank you both, ladies. God bless you for your caring spirit. (hugs)
Just saw this Kelly – I’m praying too!
Thank you all for your prayers. Made lots of calls yesterday and of course had to leave lots of messages.
BUT, I’ve already heard back from my attorney (via email) and he’s gettin’ the ball rolling!
In the mean time I’ve only got today to make it through at work, then off for the rest of the week…due to the nerve block procedure tomorrow morning.
Thanks again folks! Those prayers seem to be gettin through!
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me….. Philippians 4:13
Prayers heading your way, Kelly!
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Thanks again for those prayers! “Something’s (someone’s) moving in the air!” I got the nerve block on the right side today, wasn’t as uncomfortable as I’d imagined. But the best news is that I got a phone call, at almost 6PM no less, from my DOL case worker. She’s new to my case. Seems the former case worker, who had screamed at me on the phone once, shrieking that I was *wrong* about something when I knew I was correct, and he eventually got reprimandeed, is “no longer employed there”.
Now is where it gets interesting; There has been a snafu with my file number. I have the documents to prove what my original claim number is/was, but somewhere (about the time of the shrieking encounter) my claim number was changed, leaving all my requests for treatment/surgery, etc. out there twisting in the wind.
I should have a response to my surgery request by Tuesday, and my attorney is probably gonna dance with joy when I tell him about this BS.
In the few minutes my new case worker took to review my three years of records, it appears she’s of the opinion *no* second opinion will be requied and the request for surgery should sail through.
My Dear Lord in Heaven it’ll be nice to be able to live a normal life again, free of pain and free of the fear of becoming a paraplegic if I should fall, get rear ended in traffic, etc.
God Is Good!
Thank you thank you thank you ALL for the prayers you’ve sent up, and the prayers I’m asking that you continue to send up on my behalf. They’re workin!
That is such wonderful news! Will keep praying!
We won’t stop the prayers ’til you’re dancing in the chorus line of “Riverdance”.
Hey. We don’ want her head to fall off!
(chuckle) No where close to Riverdancin’, but the “radio frequency nerve ablation” to the right side of my neck has me about 85% pain free on that side. So I’m down to around a level 4 on a scale of 1-10, from a 9.75 OMG someone DO something!
Since the right side was the worst, and the side that was most affected by trying to work, I’m greatly improved. The left side ablation will be done in 2 weeks.
I told DH that if I get these results from the left side I don’t know that I’ll be able to handle living relatively pain free…I might do cartwheels down the road!
Yes, this is a temporary, bandaid type treatment, at least it’ll get me through until the surgery. I should have an answer on that Tuesday.
Meanwhile I’m sleeping, literally, like a baby….going to bed early, sleeping late and taking long daytime naps these 5 days while I recover from that procedure, which was painful as well.
I am *so* blessed to have such a wonderful team of prayer warriors supporting me, and I am *so* thankful! <3 <3 <3
LOL….QUICK…somebody tie CK down to a chair! So glad you’ve got improvement in controlling the pain. Being in a happy frame of mind and getting plenty of rest will do wonders in helping your body prepare for needed surgery ahead. “…taking long daytime naps…” ….a regular lady of leisure you iz.
That’s so good kelly! Things are certainly looking up.
Last update on my dad, he is fully recovered, which has made me especially happy because now I can give him a big ‘ol bear hug everytime I say hello and another when I say goodbye. Praise God.
Hubb….great news about your dad! I bet the bear hugs were the best medicine too.
Excellent news, Hub! Give your dad a hug for me too.
Today I head back to work. No more long daytime naps
I’m a bit apprehensive, dunno how this old body’s gonna react, but I’ma keep in mind that there’s a lotta prayer warriors that gotz my six!
Hope it was a success CK!
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The Iron Lady died today, Mrs. Margaret Thatcher.
Please spend some time today and join me in prayer.
I had the great pleasure of meeting her many years ago.
She will be sorely missed, and remembered.
What a wonderful honor that must have been. I can’t begin to tell you how much I have admired her leadership throughout the years….were it not for her Reagan might not have achieved victory against the Soviets.
Gotta have my esophaguse dilated and some other tests. I wont remb anything nor feel anything, but still its always an anxiety deal
I know all will be fine, but an extra prayer or two sure would make me feel better 
hugs and love to all! Mimi
The prayer warriors have been warming up with CK, now we’ll have to get to work on our Mimi. JFP has given you fine counsel….just cast your care upon him, and be at peace knowing he will never leave you. (((Much love returned Mimi.)))
Thank you muches and muches!!! Yes JFP best advise and fine counsel
I have had this done many times, I get choked because my esoph closes up. Thats what always makes me have anxiety, lol fear of how many times can they do this 
I was told by my GI doc, who saved by GODS grace saved my live in 1991., can do as much as needed, safely. Love returned and big ole THANKS!!!!!
Mimi, I can identify with your feeling. The anxiety deal is natural. I have had procedures that I did not remember nor feel anything so rest assured. My prayers are with you for a safe procedure and a good outcome of your tests. Cast all of your care upon HIM.
May I just say how much I admire your strength and determination throughout this past year? You bring heart and soul into our little Treehouse.
+ eleventy !!!
Thank you, the Treehouse makes it easy.
Well I just woke up about 30 min ago from a procedure done at 930am
I am eating a sandwich and reading here for a few. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, awaiting biopsy results in a few days, but I have faith all is good. Woo hoo can swallow food again with out choking! Hugs and thanks again… GOD IS GOOD… ALL THE TIME!
What terrific news Mimi! I’m surprised you can take solid food so early too. You peeps in Arkansas are made of the right stuff! Take little bites…and don’t forget dessert either.
LOL yes very lil bites
you know how it is when you know you cant eat, makes you feel like your starved to death? Ha ha after a few bites, it satisfied my desire. Jello is about as good a dessert I will get tonite. Good thing I love Jello 
Dont know about right stuff, just been thru this for 20 yrs lol, so I pretty much have down pat. Hugs to ya Puddy!
Big happy (((HUGS)) right back at ya. I’m sure after not eating all day Jello takes just wonderful….take little bites and savor it.
That’s wonderful, mimi! So glad to hear that you are bouncing back quickly.
thank you!
And the bacon will be ready when you wake up later!
I am like those dogs on the beggin strips commercial, BACON BACON! Love me some bacon right along with yall! THank you WeeWeed!
I am so glad to hear your procedure is behind you. I will be praying for good results on your biopsies. You are a tought cookie to be already eating and swallowing. God bless you.
Lol dont know about “tough” lol had this done so many times not funny. No way I would know anything done other than can swallow with out getting choked lol. Thank you for your kind words and prayers. Back at ya!!!!
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I had my first edoscopy last Sept. I was scared. I have to have a repeat every six months to a year and now I won’t be so scared since I didn’t remember it. All of the Treepers prayers definitely helps.
Just a breeze! LOL my esoph closes up to the size of a pencil and should be size of a quarter. So I get choked. Have had to do it 3 times in 1 month at first. Yes it just makes ya have a lil anxiety. IMHO one of GODs miracles the to give knowledge to people who are in the medical field!
God does give the medical profession miracles. I am living proof. Five years ago I felt just a little dizzy. My husband was out of town hunting. My mom kept after me (God uses our prescious elderly mothers too) to call an ambulance. I did. I was only in the emergency room five minutes when I had vfib and flatlined. The crash cart saved my life and the next day I was getting a defibrillator installed. God wasn’t throuigh with me yet and has allowed this modern marvel to help me. God is so good.
justfactsplz: I already told ya chick you are stuck here for a while longer so enjoy the ride.
Amen to that SHA.
Arkansasmimi,
Prayers for healing and all will be good! With God on our side, how can it not be <3
uh, the <3 is supposed to be a heart. I guess that only works on FB.
♥ Hey it worked! You made me curious, so I looked it up in the WordPress Codex.
Just type …
It worked and thank you ♥
Thank you Angel. Appreciate it muches.
+1 mimi : You will be in my prayers.
I ask for prayers for my beloved nephew who left a week ago for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. We had a going away party for him where he acted brave but I know he is scared. I pray for all our service members who are put their lives on the line there and everywhere across the world.
Thank you.
I will offer up my prayer for your nephew, Angel. All of our men and women in the service of our country deserve all of the prayers and expressions of thanks that we can give.
Thanks Stella. When I gave him a going away hug, I just wanted to hold on to him and say you aint going but I told him to “lock and load” and that God has him. He is such a personable, positive young man and pray he can maintain that outlook on life despite what he sees over there.
Absolutely, Angel! I have a nephew over there myself – I’ll add yours to my daily prayers for all of them.
Thank you WeeWeed. As I will add yours to mine.
Let me add my prayers for your nephew… and for those of you who must stay behind and worry. Sometimes I don’t know which is the harder. (((hugs)))
Thank you Ad Rem. I saw this last night but didn’t get the opportunity to respond until now. Yeah, I don’t which is harder either. ♥
Angel : I will pray for your nephew to stay safe and to come back home soon. My youngiest son wont’s to go to the military when he graduates the thought of it scares me .
Thanks Sha.
He has been in contact with us to let us know he arrived safely and gave us his address to send letters and care packages. He seems in good spirits. Praise God!
School district just called me this morning after getting my final reference and said I can come and get my fingerprinting done for criminal background check, and once that clears, the half-day paper work session I can then start my new position for Community Outreach Coordinator.! Graduation in May! Life has been tough for me these last 18 months so I had to give a shout out to God for the many blessings he rains upon us!
How Great is our God!!! #excited
P.S. who says a good work ethic doesn’t pay off? Subbing during my transition status wasn’t what I really wanted to do but I showed up and gave it my all and the teachers and staff/admin at this school took note of that and here is my blessing
Angel : I’m so happy for you !!! Good luck on your new job and may God bless you and guide you in all that you do.
Thanks Sha.
HR guy said, “They may tell you when you report that you may not have to fingerprint since you are currently working as a sub for the system” My response, no worries, I’ll just give up the fingers if they do. LOL I have done it enough times to know it will be all right.
God bless
correction: don’t for do.
They mad me get fingerprinted too…no biggie, washes right off. LOL…”give up the fingers”.
Thanks Ad rem.
Well, I had to give them up since its been more than a year and going into a new position. However, I have to ask God to help me with some wicked thoughts about what else I might consider giving up up with that debonair, charming, technician who took my fingerprints today. I know, that is naughty, Lord, help me.
Been there…I used to substitute teach, back before I finally found a full-time opening, and it was exhausting and paid poorly. But like you said, eventually someone noticed and it paid off. CONGRATULATIONS!!! In these times of hard to find employment, you must have been an outstanding candidate.
“used to substitute teach, back before I finally found a full-time opening, and it was exhausting and paid poorly.”
Word!!! Kids know its a free-day with a sub and they rarely disappoint.
My sister’s father-in-law died. Al Barrett. He was a good man.
Please pray for him, but I’m guessing he will need less help than me. From his obituary:
Following High School, Al joined the United States Army and arrived to fight on the beaches of Normandy a week after D-Day, on June 12, 1944. As a member of the 104th “Timberwolves” Infantry Division, Al spent 195 days in continuous combat as part of the Signal Company, fighting a fierce path through France, Belgium and Western Germany. Al and the 104th Infantry liberated the Mittelbau Dora concentration camp in Nordhausen, Germany on April 11, 1945.
To live through such horror, to witness such evil. He never talked about it, but lived to 91. Where are my generation’s heroes?? He is a much, much, better man than I.
May God have mercy on his soul. May God have mercy on us all.
“Where are my generation’s heroes??” I was just talking to the DH yesterday about how the WWII vets must all be in their 90′s by now….every day we lose hundreds more. (I was thinking of my own father who served in France and Germany, who would have been 92 this June. Like Al above, he declined to talk much about it as well.)
As for our generation’s heroes….I know that should the need present itself, there will be courageous young men and women who will quietly step forward and volunteer their last full measure. They’re present in every generation….they’re just the ones who don’t talk about it much.
God bless Al Barret, and may his soul have eternal rest in the Lord. †
Ad rem,
Thank you for your prayers. I had no right to disparage “my” generation. Am feeling better today. People seem to be dying all around me, but I survived. Such is life.
Heroes? How about the first responders on 9/11? Or those that helped on Monday, not knowing when the next bomb would go off?
Or Andrew Breitbart?
Or our own Sundance?
Spent the last few days researching the concentration camp at Mittelbau-Dora. Such evil is beyond my comprehension.
There is a God. There is good and evil. There is right and wrong.
Again, I thank everyone for their prayers. I am sure Al is in heaven, being thanked by those he helped save April 11, 1945.
“Dear Mary, Mother of God, you are our hope and our haven, our support and our strength.
You enrich our lives. Amen”.
Such wonderful witness to God’s Grace and Blessings in these last few posts! (And prayers for your Sister and her Husband and family kobeclan.
I find myself praying more these last 3 months than I have in years. Nothing fancy, just “conversations with God” uttered quietly aloud when I get a chance alone with Him. DH taught me that God enjoys us just visiting with Him, and says he (DH) is proof God has a sense of humor, so a nice joke shared with Him now and then is nice as well.
I’m going in at 11:15 AM today (Wednesday) for my second nerve ablation (radio frequency severing) …cervical spine. I feel very peaceful about this one. The last one has finally taken affect…(it takes 2 weeks for the full pain relief to kick in) and it’s wonderful to be so pain free after 5 years…even if it *is* only on the right side and temporary….nerves will regenerate in six months…but I should have the surgery approved and over with by then. My God will be right there with me today, and I’ll know I have a whole band of Prayer Warriors in a little Chaple in a Tree bombarding the Heavens for me
I’ll check in with y’all, after the *long* propofol induced nap later on today.
(yes, it’s done out-patient at my pain management clinic)
I’ll keep your nephew (and yours too Puddy) in my prayers.
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Angel, I’m so happy for ya I could run out in the yard and let out a cajun holler! Congratulations! BTW, I had to go through the Federal Background Check (along with fingerprinting and taking the oath) for my job 10.5 years ago. Dang background check took 40 forevers…ain’t no thang, just takes time. You’ll do fine.
Mimi, one of my sisters had that for a couple of years, and then it just went away after about three of those procedures. Here’s prayin that’ll happen for you!
Yanno I just had a nice idea. We could start using that heart thingie in our general posts, as a reminder that we pray for each other.
I’ll have to c and p that into an email for myself to c and p on to the forum. No way I’ll remember that! 
♥
BTW, I’m up late, so I can sleep late, since I can’t have *anything* to drink after midnight, which was 19 minutes ago for me.
Eleven hours and 15 minutes with *nothing* to drink! LOL good thing I’m not on diuretics…I’d be so dehydrated I’d be shriveled up like a prune!
CK….maybe I can give you a little sumthin’ to get your mind off the liquids? I assume you’re using a PC (’cause me and one other peep are the only other Mac users)…so here’s an article from WikiHow that shows how to type in a multitude of neat symbols just using your “ALT” key. (Scroll to the bottom for the chart.) Good luck!
Try to get a good nights sleep….will keep you in my prayers. http://www.wikihow.com/Type-Symbols-Using-the-ALT-Key
Yanno whut? On second thought, here’s a ♥ for evvvvvvverrrrr’ one of ya!
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=prayer+for+a+friend&ei=UTF-8&fr=chr-hp-psg&type=HPNTDF
Checkin in….still kickin.
This one was a quite a bit more painful…pretty much stayed knocked out until 6PM (CST). DH was the usual amazing husband that he is, stayed with me all day and was checking on me constantly.
God was with me constantly as well. Thanks to all of your for your prayers.
I have one request; found out this morning that a former co-worker (retired 8 months ago) died last night. Had constant jaw pain, finally went to doc…discovered bone cancer that originated with lung cancer
…diagnosed stage four less than a month ago (kept it a secret from all but immediate family) and died last night. 
One of her daughters died suddenly about 8 years ago, leaving a precious little boy (18 months?) which my friend and her husband were raising. She leaves that little boy, her husband, another daughter/SIL and 2 precious grand daughters. Please pray for them.
(sigh) It seems we’re all reeling from punches these days, no chance re rebalance on our feet.
DH just found out a friend and co-worker has stage 4 cancer…blood borne…has destroyed his spine already…multiple fractures. His prognosis is measured in weeks.
A great man who married late in life (last year), to a high school friend. So sad…once again I’m here humbly asking you all for prayer…for him, his wife and his family.
It seems we’re all in constant prayer these days. Fear and grief is becoming a constant companion for some.
Revelation 22:20 ?
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:56:13 +0000 To: aseay37@hotmail.com
I have discovered that as we age, these sad events occur with alarming frequency. I will pray for both your coworker and your DH’s coworker, and their families (and for you, kelly).
Here is the latest from my cousin, Anne, who is battling a 2nd round of inflammatory breast cancer:
Some of us here at the Tree have been praying for her for a while now. Please join us, if you will.
I sent a prayer right up after reading this Stella for your cousin and CK husbands co-worker.
I will pray for Anne. God is always in control. I’ve learned so much about prayer in the last few years, Stella. And I believe Him and trust Him.
Thank you, LittleLaughter. Anne is a believer too, and is trying to find and understand what God has planned for her. She’s a bit discouraged just now, and really appreciates our prayers.
I prayed for Anne. I asked God to give her healing, and to give her and her loved ones peace. I trust God to allow her to have a glimpse of His plans for her walk with Him. I am glad Anne is a believer. If God can use her even in the smallest way, I pray He gives her healing and time to do His work for His glory. I know she must be discouraged; I will lift her up again. Let her know she has believers praying for her.
I am requesting prayer regarding the non-profit that my daughter and I are starting. To make a long story short, we were sent to St. Jude when she was 10 because of a mass in her brain. She underwent a very dangerous surgery but thankfully the mass was not cancer and she recovered better than we could have hoped for. She even maintained straight As that year! The whole ordeal had caused me to miss TONS of work and I was a single mother at the time. The financial downward spiral has spilled over into my married life now, as my husband and I were married in July. Rather than continuing to ask for donations, I wanted to have something to sell. We started making handmade fabric bracelets and on top of just selling them to individuals, we began offering bracelet sponsorships. $3 pays for a bracelet to be donated to a patient at St. Jude. On our last trip, we had 120 to give out! We handed many of them out in person, and I can’t express the joy that we got from seeing those amazing little smiles. My daughter loved handing them out just as our little way of giving back to the community that has given us so much. We are currently working towards being able to file for official 501c3 status. We have contributed bracelets to help raise money for Relay for Life and we mail out bracelets requested for children fighting serious illnesses across the country! We are open about our faith but we are not pushy. While we pray for every child we come in contact with, we are not a strictly Christian group in the sense that we serve all children equally regardless of religious labels. I pray that we can get the program off the ground so that we can participate in more fundraising efforts for cancer research as well as other illnesses treated by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It would also allow us to help prepare for my daughter’s future education. She is extremely smart and driven, and she is now considering going into neurosurgery or neurological research. Being co-founder of this project will be an awesome item on her educational resume. She is a very loving girl who wants to devote her life to helping and serving others. We have an amazing testimony now and, though it was difficult, we have received so many unexpected blessings through the process. Please pray for our success for the benefit of the children and for my daughter. Please pray that word will spread. I want my hands to be blistered from making bracelets to fill orders and donation requests!!! I want to create as many smiles as we possibly can! When your child is sick, it’s the small things that matter most. Please pray with us. If you would like to take a look, we are listed on Facebook under Survivor’s Rainbow Accessories. Thank you for your prayer and may God bless you all!
Nikki Good luck on your business and I am so glad to hear your daughter is doing well.
Sorry I’m just now seeing your reply. Thank you so much! She is wonderful and she truly amazes me! And the purpose isn’t for a business. We are raising funds to file as an official nonprofit. The only thing we will receive from the project would be compensation for time and labor. I would love to set it up so that I could pay myself a small salary and quit my job. I would LOVE to devote myself to it fulltime!
We go back to court tomorrow (6th time). Please pray for it to be the end, and that our son is vindicated. Thank you to all who have prayed for my family during this year long battle. In His Grip…
I meant to type Tuesday, rather than tomorrow.
LittleLaughter: Let me know when the charges are droped…. it’s not a matter of if just when.
This is hard for me to type, but I know there of those of you who have said a prayer or more for me and my family. And some have asked me to let them know of the outcome of my son’s case.
Today, we went for the bench trial. The judges in district court had changed schedules and we wound up with the worst judge possible- the one judge our attorney did not want.
It was evident from early on that he would not be favorable to our son. He didn’t pay attention to anything the defense said. He looked away, flipped through papers, etc. He denied every motion. He over ruled every objection, and sustained every objection made by the prosecution.
The 16 yr old driver of the other car admitted on the stand that she did not have a license at the time of the wreck. Admitted they were using a cell phone, and stated under oath that there was something wrong with the brakes on the car she was driving. The defense attorney also read the statutes for the charges. Each one required a criminal act be committed by the person charged. No such criminal act was present, and the DA didn’t even bother trying to make one up. He simply said that accident or not, a person died and the defendent caused the death. The judge disregarded the defenses request for him to please read the jury instructions for an accident. He found him guilty and sentenced him to the max. 90 days, suspended for 18 months. Thouseands of dollars in fines and restitution, a drug search and test probation (even though he admitted himself there was no drugs or alcohol involved).
My son had plans to graduate college next year and enlist in the Navy Officer’s Training program. He cannot do that now. His life has been ruined, sacrificed to please a family who is grieving, by a judge and DA who care nothing of facts.
We will now appeal to a trial by jury. This will take at least a year, maybe a year and a half. But we must fight on. My husband told our son, “you can stay down and hold your broken body, or you can get up and fight til the last bell rings.” This is what he has chosen to do.
Thanks to all who prayed. Much love and repsect…LL
LittleLaughter: I am so sorry to hear that….. Every bit of my being was telling me he would be found not guilty.
I am sorry. I hope his appeal for a trial by jury is granted.
We will continue to lift up you and your family in prayer. I can not imagine how you must feel; the justice system has truly failed your family. File an appeal; stay strong in the Lord and He will bless you. He does hear our prayers. Please keep us updated.
Please pray for my daughter. She was rushed last night by ambulance from a small hospital to the criticle care unit of a big city hospital. About ten years ago she fell down some stairs and had compound fractures in both lower leg bones. She has two rods in that leg. Yesterday she went to get out of bed and the leg would not support her and she heard and felt bones breaking. She broke her ankle, heel, a bone on top of the foot, and all of her toes on that leg. They also discovered a bad blood clot in the thigh of that leg. They are treating the blood clot and we are awaiting the ortopedic surgeon to come in. She has been through so much. She is the one who was a victim of a violent crime last year. I am preparing to move and commuting back and forth to the hospital. All of your prayers for us would be most appreciated.
Prayers up, JFP – take care of your baby.
Thank you WeeWeed. She will always be my baby no matter how old she gets.
I am praying for her. Please let us know how she is doing.
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Praying for you and for her, JFP. Take good care of her, and hug her for us. She knows she’s your baby, and she needs you.
JFP, I can’t imagine. One day at a time. And sometimes, one hour at a time. ((hug))
Please say a prayer for LD and family, who have most urgent needs.
Praying now, Menagerie.
Prayers for all of them, that their needs be quickly met.
Will do.
Done. Prayers sent for LD and family,
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Prayers for them. Please let us know if there is anything more tangible we can do to ameliorate their troubles.
Sending prayers their way.
I thank all of you for your prayers. The doctors say the blood clot would have probably killed my daughter if it had not been discovered. I am so grateful for that. Surgery is not an option at this time but is down the road. The bones in her foot are so shattered that pins and screws would get in the way of each other at this time. She can not put any weight on it. They are going to let the swelling subside for two weeks with the hard splint on it. Then they will put a hard cast on for eight more weeks. She will be sent from the hospital to a rehab facility. Like Sharon said it is one day at a time right now. I want to take care of her myself but realize she needs expert medical care for now. I have worked in two fields of the medical profession but have not worked with patients directly. She is single and lives alone so I trust the doctor’s advice on this.
My prayers are with your daughter. May God give the knowledge and skill to her doctors, and may He give your daughter healing and comfort. It is so hard when we cannot fix things for our children. Trust in Him, who is in control of everything.
Praying for your daughter’s healing.
I appreciate it very much.
I am back with more prayer requests. Seems like when it rains it pours. Yesterday I had to get injections for a torn rotater cuff in my shoulder. Also yesterday my sister was admitted into the hospital for congestive heart failure. Today I find out that the insurance company is refusing to pay for rehab for my daugther and the hospital is planning on discharging her and sending her home with only three follow up days of physical therapy and nurse visits and instructions of staying totally off of the foot and give herself shots for the blood clots. Obama care, things are olnly going to get worse. I am very concerned for my daughter and sister.
I’m hoping those shoulder injections have done their work JFP. (I’ve had two of ‘em myself, and when they work they’re a blessing.) Now I’ll get to work on those prayers for your sister and daughter.
Hi Ad rem, I have missed you lately. The shoulder injections did help praise the Lord. I need to get some in my back. I have had a spinal fusion and have been putting off more back surgery they say I need for four years. All of this packing and taking care of my daughter has made it flare up something fierce. The pain is terrible and affecting my legs.To update everyone, my sister is home from the hospital and doing better. My daughter is having a hard time. She had so many breaks in her foot and ankle that she is in a lot of pain also. Hopefully when they put the hard cast on she will be doing better. All of these trials too shall pass.
As for my absence……the blower in our furnace went out early last week, and the DH sort of commandeered the computer for a never-ending parts search. It finally arrived yesterday morning…while it was pouring rain. We did manage to install it this afternoon though, so tonight we shall be snug as bugs in rugs.
Hearing your sister is home from the hospital and doing better is wonderful. Now as soon as they get your daughter’s foot in a cast, all we shall have to concentrate on is you! I bet it’s nothing 2 or three days of rest, relaxation, and peace of mind wouldn’t do wonders to cure.
You have been cold with a broken furnace and I have been sweating with a broken air conditioner! I am sure the rest relaxation, and peace of mind will work wonders and am looling forward to that day. I am blessed that I am not alone and the Lord is providing the glue that holds me together.
Good grief….we are both HVAC-challenged kindred spirits! And….no, you are not alone. Not only is our Lord always watching over you and yours, so are a whole load of Treepers who have come to know and cherish you. ♥
Ad Rem,
Its cold in your neck of the woods that you still have to use your furnace? I glad its fix but i was thinking that its about time to crank up the air conditioner.
Standfast in Faith Written by Angel
We think that because we do not see results in our time frame , that faith in God does not work and that believing is pointless. Faith has no time limit and neither does God. If it takes one second, one day or one thousand years, we are to stand fast in faith, knowing that God’s truth is in the invisible. Knowing that no matter how long, truth will prevail and it already has. The proof is In our hearts, in our soul and mind.
Never let go of the knowing that no matter what it seems like, no matter how dark it gets there is one star that will still remain lit to light the way for us all. God cannot fail us if we keep the faith. It is not easy when bills are becoming due and there are little funds to pay them, when the body is aching with pain and sick beyond what the doctors can cure, when problems have taxed us past the breaking point; when we are lonely; we cannot help but cry out with the Master of Faith,Jesus “God why has thou forsaken me?’’
Believe me when I say, that when it seems like God has abandoned us the most, God is in the mix for he promised that “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” We must keep the faith for truth has prevailed within us even when there are times in our complex lives we cannot see it without. There is a promise that we will see the kingdom of heaven and all it entails whether in this life or the next. Just hold on, wait and see. Don’t give in and don’t give up. Hold up your hands and shout hallelujah, God’s truth lives on.
JustfactsPlease,
Prayers for you and your family, and daughter. Remember, “tough times don’t always last, but tough people do” Robert Schuller
To all,
Hold to God’s promises and be encouraged that even through our most darkest moments, the light of faith will guide us and comfort us if we do not surrender our faith.
Amen
So beautifully written Angel. I hope everyone that visits here takes your message to heart.
Thanks Ad Rem. I hope so and that it brings comfort to others as it has to me. I don’t where I would be without my faith in God.
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Angel that was such a beautiful way to express these profound truths. I would like to share it with my daughter because it is so uplifting. Your words encouraged me so much. Thank you and God bless.
You are welcome and feel free to share with anyone who needs it to be encouraged. Prayers for your daughter’s healing and yours! God can work miracles if we just believe. Not easy to believe at times but that is when we are to believe in God the most.
I do believe in miracles. I have witnessed them firsthand.
Prayers of protection for nephew needed. He has been in Afghanistan for about a month and has been communicating daily with us through Facebook. Nothing from him the last two or three days. One of his last posts was, It’s hard but I am taking one day at a time.”
Praying now, Angel.
Prayers going out for the nephew of our Angel……
thanks Ad Rem. I wish I had the wings of an Angel to fly him and all those over there out of harm’s way. But I know sacrifice is needed and God’s has his Angel’s all over the place as Psalms 91:11 tells us so clearly:
For he commands his angels with regard to you,to to guard you wherever you go.
Prayers lifted up for your nephew and all of your family during this time.
Thank you JFP. Just wanted to say, I made an egregious mistake with my comment and have deeply regretted saying it. I hope you can forgive me. I know you didn’t mean it the way I took it. In my heart, I know that.
Stella,
Thank you. Heard from him yesterday. They kind of been on lockdown last few days. He is okay except the dust, heat, and flies are getting to him. He said that he going to find a way to secretly ambush the flies. I told him good luck with that.
Dang flies! When he gets back, maybe he can tell us what his secret weapon is. Continued prayers…..
Thanks Ad Rem. He must have either adjusted to the flies or successfully ambushed them because he sounds much better than he did a few days ago. I suppose having a day off after working 12-hours days everyday doesn’t hurt either. Thank you again.
In January of this year my Father moved in with us, His health and spirits are declining. He has not seen his 7 year old son in almost 4 months and he misses him dearly, Will you please pray for my fathers health, pray that his lungs improve and heart heals. I thank you for your prayers.
God Bless you all,
Regina
Praying for you, your father, family, and the 7year old son who needs his father.
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Regina
Never lose faith that healing is possible. As my grandmother used to say, “As long as there is life, there is hope.!
Please pray with me for God to send what we need for my daughter’s education. She has been through a lot in her life, including brain surgery at the age of 10. As time goes by, I see our schools getting worse. My daughter LOVES to learn and cares a great deal about her grades. We are raising money for the costs included with homeschooling. We prayed over this issue and received a very clear answer when the DJ at a school sponsored event began playing very dirty songs and most of the children knew all the words and were dancing in ways that made me blush! Please pray with me that God will send us what we need to make this happen. This will enable me to shield her from the children and staff with no morals. I can shield her from the PC political agenda, etc. We plan to do homeschooling for a couple of years and then get her into the magnet high school where the kids will be there because they want to be and because they care about their education. We appreciate each and every prayer!!!
Prayers and applause for another set of parents willing to go the home-schooling route! Having taught elementary school for a good number of years, I’m fully aware of the effects our corrupt political agenda have had upon our schools and subsequently our children. I say get ‘em out ASAP….you’ll never regret it.
A mother is one who loves
So many of us feel like a motherless child on mothers’ day because we may not have known the love of our biological mothers. Love may not have come from those who gave birth to us but whoever, extended love to you in the form of compassion, kindness, understanding, warmth, and giving is your mother. You can honor, treasure them just as surely as if they had given birth you. For a mother is anyone who opens their heart and allows the love of God to shine through. And there is someone in your life who has done that or you could not have made it through. No one is without a mother. Thank that someone who has taken time to give you a smile when you were down in the dumps. Embrace that someone who has believed in you when you could not believe in yourself. Love that someone who never gives up on you no matter what you do. Anyone who has loved you is a mother and deserves a bow from you on Mother’s day. A mother is the most precious thing no matter what form s/he may take, because the expression of love through her/him is the closet thing to God that we are going to get on Earth.
Written by Angel
Happy Mother’s Day to all those who love and nurture.
Thank you Angel. I have a loving and wonderful mother who taught me to love God first. If we do that, then we will be able to face even the most difficult struggles in our lives, by trusting in Him. Read Proverbs 31; it is about the virtuous wife and mother. Her virtues are because she feared the Lord and put Him first. These virtues can be applied to each of us, whether we are married with children, single, or childless. She extended her hand to the needy and to the poor. Needy could be a person who is without a mother. Your post, combined with this scripture,have encouraged me to seek out someone who needs a mother in their life, and to extend my hand to them. Have a blessed day, Angel.
I’m so grateful to you for reminding us all that love can come from more than just our biological mothers.
What a loving and wise “Angel” you are. Hope you’re enjoying success with your new job too.
Thank you, Ad Rem. I wrote that a few years ago when I felt down in the dumps about my mother (biological) situation. The words just flowed through me and I read it every year but so pogniant with my surrogate mom being gone these last two mother’s day.
Ah, the job is well. Trying to feel my way through it still.
Good thoughts always,
The anthem of my life; “Love said not so. Even with the odds against me, Love showed me, love said not so. Keep on holding on. Love said not so. Tell the world it’s love everlasting, hope everlasting, joy everlasting.”
Getting my praise on before making coffee and getting to the J.O.B. Everyone, please have a blessed, beautiful day. God is in control.
Sometimes, God sends us little signs to stay encouraged that he still sits on the throne and is working it out. Recognize them for what they are and praise him for that instead of waiting for the big things to happen. Yes, Jesus said, “if you say to this mountain be moved, it will be moved.” He didn’t say that the mountain will be moved all at once. With daily acts of faith moment, by moment, the mountain of adversity will crumble bit by bit, piece by piece.
Angel
I bought a mustard seed necklace yesterday for myself. It is a reminder to me that the verse from Matthew tells us that our faith can move mountains. Thank you for your encouraging words of Praise, Angel. May God bless you richly.
May God also bless you and he is even when we cannot see it. “The faith of a mustard seed.”
We can do this thing called life if we do not let what is going on in our life do us in because it gets a bit rough sometimes. “There is something to the saying, when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Hard times are but an invitation to go within and dig a little deeper for the strength to deal with hard times that come knocking on our door.
Angel
Prayers of light and love to all.
Wings of God’s Promises
I saw a butterfly today
And I hope with all my might
The butterfly flew near me
On the wings of God promises
To tell me
While I cry,
Don’t despair.
Though you seem stuck in a world
Where only darkness abides,
You are discovering your inner wings
And one day soon
You will them spread them
And take flight
To Fly high.
On the wings of God’s Promises
Just As I.
Written by Angel
Light and love to all.
Lovely.
Lovely is in the eye of the beholder
The Garden of Growth and Change
Who am I to judge and condemn another wo/man stumbles and faults? Am I that arrogant to think I know what growth should like and the mistakes one is allowed to make on the path to it?? Nah, I am only a human who understands as I too have made many mistakes on the path to growth and will make more. If we already knew it all, and were already perfect, there wouldn’t be mistakes as there would be no humans. Only God is beyond imperfection and in his perfect love for us, he says, all is forgiven, Learn from it and try again. I concur with God. Today, look upon others without judgment and see them as the seed of God that needs the messy process of growth to bloom into the flower of God’s love. It takes the sunshine and the rain for the flower to bloom. Give the rain of your tears for the pain of the sorrows we all endure while growing through the consequences of our mistakes and the sunshine of hope that the ultimate good will come out it. It would be better for all of us if we put our judgments on ice as often as we can as we toil in the Garden of growth and change #HappyGrowing.
Angel
Better here than on the Crump thread:
Prayers of great thanks for my sister’s good fortune: she has been through a tough interview round for several months but was notified just a few hours ago that she has been selected as the next assistant superintendent of schools in a big school district! We are all so excited for her. ZurichMike was awake all Sunday night helping her finalize presentations she needed to make for the last round of interviews on Monday. She was told when they made her the offer that she “knocked it out of the park”. Yippeeeeee! Let’s hope she’s starting a trend in the family (if you know what I mean).
Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for this blessing.
Blessed Mother, protect my sister when she starts her new job.
Many thanks from a proud “big brother”.
Yeahh!!
ZurichMike had not better not be awake all night tonight.
And prayers that Zurich Mike has his OWN great news to share, very soon! Go To Bed.
Congrats to your li’l sis, Z-man. One down, one to go.
Wonderful news Mike….and kudos for being a role model for all the other “big brothers”.
Interviews went well today, I think. Found out that there is not final round — *today* was the final round, and a decision will be made within a week. However, as soon as I got home, the recruiter’s assistant sent and e-mail asking for feeback by 9 pm because the recruiter has a call with the client company tomorrow morning — so I actually expect a “yes” or “no” by tomorrow or Friday. I’m exhausted. Thanks to all my Treeper-peeps for prayers (and the fabulous St. Joseph of Cupertino links). Will keep you posted!
We’re still on it, ZM!! xoxoxo
Good to know. Best of luck to you.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
I quit smoking for the first time years ago when my kids were little and I realized I didn’t want to model that behavior for them so I quite cold turkey. I endured so much stress in the years after quitting but I didn’t waiver in my resolve until I suffered the lost of a woman who I loved more than words can say over a year ago.
I never been a real drinker so that was not an option nor have I ever been thrilled with taking prescription drugs like anti-depressants so I returned to habit I gave up.
I celebrate today being 7-days cigarette free, cold-turkey again. Not for my kids this time, but for me as I want to start by jogging and riding my bike and living life to the fullest as my Grana would want me to. I got a ways to go as I still crave a cigarette but “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” One day at a time.
Thank you God for giving me another chance.
correction: “by” should be back and insert again after bike.
Today, our families ROCK needs a rock.
Please pray for our loving God to provide wisdom, strength and courage.
Wisdom to know and find words of comfort – and the correct assembly to tenderly guide, and softly unburden the little broken hearts who have, for the first time, experienced loss.
Strength to forge ahead through the grapefruit sized knot holding back the flow of tears behind worn and callused hands – Hands that need to be tender, firm and strong.
Courage to hold faith above all, and to find a way to release my own pain such that no-one else becomes fearful, or tremble at its visibility.
Today, our families rock needs a ROCK. And I pray to our loving God for his grace in accepting my humble prayer.
There will be a right time for tears. It may be alongside the little broken hearts. Sometimes even little broken hearts have a depth of wisdom that allows them not to tremble in the presence of pain that flows from love. Hugz for all.