Prayer Requests

[Vet]

Hello Everyone,

Heather, talk to your mom. She may not be able to answer right now, but I think she understands. If you can, take a break and come home. Moms have a way of sensing our stress. Please accept my hug. My prayers are with you.

Angela and sjc, I pray that your test results are good.

Margaret, I pray that your daughter gets the job thats perfect for her.

God Bless.

[Rita]

Hey everybody. I hope today has proven better for everyone. I've been reading all the posts for today and have been praying for each of you and your families that things work out as God has planned.

My son drove me to the grocery today. I haven't been going in because of my knee, but for the first time in ten months I gave it a whirl!! I was excited to go!  I got on one of those little scooter things and drove around. Good grief...did that make me feel like an old, old lady. However, I got more groceries today than either my husband or sons have brought home at any one time. Nobody can grocery shop like Mama can. 

I practiced driving again this afternoon. While I can drive it is still so painful and uncomfortable to move my foot back and forth from pedal to pedal. I tried driving with both feet and I'm too uncoordinated. I even tried driving with my left foot. That didn't work out either. ha ha. For anyone wondering I wasn't practicing on a main highway. Still too "weak in the knee" for that. I live a mile off a secondary road and past my house there are no other houses for a long while. I only met a 4-wheeler. Yes...I live the country girl life.

I am so thankful that I have met such gracious and kind people here on KB.

Take care.

[sjc]

Rita:  Rome wasn't built in a day... You got out and about (painfully) but it's better than nothing.  (Glass half full)  It must be awful though.  I continue to pray for healing.

Luv: Just a great big hug and: We are there for you...in mind, spirit and prayer.

Angela:  I too, will hear back in a couple days.  I thought of YOU ALL DAY!!  Hope you get wonderful news.  You are a rock!!

Andra:  Xoxoxox  I am so proud of you.  I sincerely wish you everything your desires.  Hugs.

Margaret:  I agree with you about letting Katie learn a bit of patience.  My son needs to do the same; I've been trying to "mother" him less and have him pull his own bootstraps up.  If Katie doesn't hear from them in a bit; maybe she can contact them and say that she'd be willing to take a tad less pay...perhaps.

Linda:  You are always in our thoughts.

Kathy:  Thanks for your good cheer.


UPDATE:
I had a HORRIBLE day:
I had to go to hosp (as you already knew) for ultrasound on breast (other one this time) ended up doing BOTH:  ANYWAY...I got into a car accident (nothing major) on the way to the hospital!! With all of the stress; no wonder!!   What stinks is:  I only have liability.  So I can cover the other party's repairs but not my own.  I've been so stressed lately; I don't know whether I am coming or going.  I actually can't wait to go to work tomorrow!!...I'll have a couple hours peace and keep the mind busy.

PRAYERS TO ALL:  Hope I haven't forgotten anyone.

[Cindy416]

Heather, I am so sorry to hear about everything that you're going through. I have been in a similar situation, but my parents were only 30 miles away and I could come home nearly every evening to my family. It is truly exhausting for everyone involved. I have to agree with others here who have suggested doing what seems right to you. Wish I could give you a hug and a shoulder to cry on. I guess a virtual one of each will have to do. You and your family are in my prayers. Hang in there.

Sjc, what an awful day for you. I hope and pray that your test results come back good, and that you are able to find a way to be able to afford to get your car repaired.

Angela, you, too, are in my prayers as you wait for the results of your tests.

Andra, Rita, Linda, and all others who need prayer, I am adding you to my list.

[Luvmy4brats]

Not much change on mom today. They turned the ventilator off for a few hours and she did ok, but she was breathing a bit too fast and shallow for the nurse to feel comfortable with removing the ventilator altogether. That upset Mom to no end. She REALLY wants it out. She got in a funk and wouldn't interact with me. (Kinda ticked me off )

We had a fantastic nurse that explained a lot to my dad. I think he's getting it that this recovery will be measured in months, not days. She really gave him peace of mind today. We've made a request that she continues to be Mom's nurse and on her off days, 2 other nurses that we like. Between the 3, I think they'll take great care of my Mom and Dad. HE needs to have nurses that are just as focused on comforting and informing the family as they are the patient. (We've had 2 lately that have taken good care of mom, but they pretty much wouldn't talk to us or let us know what was going on.

I am better today. I am at peace with going home. Because of the nurse requests today, I feel that they will be well taken care of while I'm gone. The main 2 nurses will keep his spirits up and keep him informed (plus they're cute and perky... Almost too perky!)

I'm headed home tomorrow. It'll be hard, but it's the right choice for me. I can call and get updates whenever I need to, and if it comes to it, I'll fly out here again

Thank you all so much for your caring and comforting words. You really have pulled me through this and helped me be at peace with my choices.

My continued thoughts and prayers go out to all of those in need.

[Kathy]

Luv, so glad things are better for you. You need to go home and rest. It sounds like this is going to be a very long recovery. Keep your spirits up and know that everyone here is pulling for you. I'll continue to pray for you and your parents.

SJC, when it rains it pours. Just know that things will improve with time. Hope all of your test results come out great.

Angela thinking of you.

Rita, praying for a speedy recovery.

Continue prayers for everyone.

[Angela]

Luv, so glad things are better for you. You need to go home and rest. It sounds like this is going to be a very long recovery. Keep your spirits up and know that everyone here is pulling for you. I'll continue to pray for you and your parents.

SJC, when it rains it pours. Just know that things will improve with time. Hope all of your test results come out great.

Angela thinking of you.

Rita, praying for a speedy recovery.

Continue prayers for everyone.

Ditto... Have a safe trip home, Luv. Glad you were able to get out for a bit, Rita. I am praying for you all today and all your specific needs and hope today is better for you, sjc. Love you all so much.

[Rita]

Safe trip Luv. My Mom has always had a hard time with my Grandmother and it's only worse now that she's in the nursing home. She is very demanding and sulks like a spoiled child when she doesn't get her way.  She's always putting my Mom down even though my Mom has taken care of her for years. The weird thing is my Grandmother loves the son more (you know...the one who has barely called or come to visit for 30 years). When she acts that way we've learned instead of getting upset about it we just remove ourselves from the situation. We just kiss her on the cheek, say I love you and walk out of the room.

SJC...Girl...I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully today will be better. Prayers will continue for you and your tests. I like what you told me about Rome not being built in a day. I'll have to keep that in mind.

Angela, praying that you get good test results.

To each of you who has prayed or thought of me I want to give you my heartfelt thanks. You'll never know how much it means to me.

[Cindy416]

Prayers for safe travel, Heather. You're doing what you need to do, and it sounds as if you've done a great job seeing that both your mom and your dad will be in good hands.

I'm keeping the others of you who need prayers in mind. Hang in there.

[Luvmy4brats]

She's off the ventilator. She said my name and that she loves me. I cried lots of happy tears.

Headed to airport will update more once I get checked in and thru security.

[Angela]

She's off the ventilator. She said my name and that she loves me. I cried lots of happy tears.

Headed to airport will update more once I get checked in and thru security.

Praise the Lord \o/

[Margaret]

Safe travels, Heather.  Hugs and prayers for a steady recovery.

[Vet]

Hi,

Rita, take it slow. I can't imagine the pain.

Heather, I'm so happy. Safe travels.

sjc, what a day! It has to get better.

[osnova]

I haven't visited this thread in a long while.  If you remember me and my prayer requests, I want to update you on what has been happening and give God praise.

I was three months out of work.  Then, I got a temp contractor position without benefits.  After four months, I was offered a permanent job across the country in California.  We moved and I am just coming up to the surface for air.  My son is going to start kindergarten.  My daughter is two.  We are expecting another baby in 2011.  Praise God for providing for my family.  Thanks for your prayers.

[911jason]

Congrats on the new job and new baby Osnova! Where in California are you? I'm in the San Fernando Valley (north of downtown LA). I'll also be praying that somehow DVJ's functionality will be restored on the Kindle 3. I know I, and many others here, rely on DVJ for our Kindle Bible usage in church and at Bible studies.

[Angela]

I haven't visited this thread in a long while.  If you remember me and my prayer requests, I want to update you on what has been happening and give God praise.

I was three months out of work.  Then, I got a temp contractor position without benefits.  After four months, I was offered a permanent job across the country in California.  We moved and I am just coming up to the surface for air.  My son is going to start kindergarten.  My daughter is two.  We are expecting another baby in 2011.  Praise God for providing for my family.  Thanks for your prayers.

Congrats on the new job and the new baby to come.

Prayers going up for all of you. I am beginning a new chapter in my life today. I start work at a local college today. It is only a temp job for now in HR, but we shall see. Hopefully I am not too rusty after being out of the work force for 3 years! May you all have a blessed and wonderful Monday!

[drenee]

Osnova, welcome back to the Prayer thread.  What a huge move, but glad things are working out for you.
deb

[Jeff]

You'll do fine, Angela. I have no doubt.

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

Welcome back Osnova!! Praise God for the wonderful things He is doing in your life!

Great news about your Mom and Dad Heather and I am so thankful you have peace.

SJC I hope you have a day filled with peace! Thankful there were no injuries in the accident. Praying for negative tests results for you and Angela.

I prayed for all of you on my way to work.

I spent yesterday in court, I sat from 9 until noon. Met with attorney for 30 minutes and have to go back 10/06/10. They are going to attempt to reach my daughter one more time. He told me there was no need to worry about getting custody of Dillan and Lexy. Please continue to pray for all of us and please pray that Krystal will find her way back to a Godly life.

[Rita]

Osnova...I'm pretty new here, but wanted to say Praise God for all the great things that are happening in your life. May God continue to bless you and your expanding family.

Luv...That's such wonderful news. It brought tears to my eyes too!!

Vet...Believe me I'm taking it very slow. I have no choice. I've been laying off the pain meds for two days now because of how bad they make me feel. Last night I slept for 30 to 40 minutes tops. It was a very long night and this morning after shuffling everyone off to work I was able to sleep about an hour and a half. Hopefully, I can stay awake during the day and get back to normal tonight. I've been on these meds for almost a year now and I'm afraid that I've become dependent on them. I truly hope that's not the case. They really don't help the pain so I'm thinking I'll have to wean myself instead of just stopping completely like I did. 

Angela...Congrats on the new chapter in your life!

Linda...Praying for the positive results in your custody case and praying that your Krystal will find her way home to you and The Lord.

If I've left out anyone by name know that I will continue praying for all my new KB prayer partners.

[Cindy416]

Angela, Rita, and Linda, prayers continue to go out to you.  Osnova, glad to see that things are looking up for you. Congratulations on the job and the news about the baby. 

Heather, that's wonderful news about your mom. It made me tear up, as well. I'm really glad that you are able to leave on such a high note. Will continue to pray for you and your family, as well as for your safe flight home.

If I missed anyone, I apologize. I'll read back through the last couple of pages to see if I missed any of you. If I did, you'll be in my prayers.

[sjc]

Osnova:  Yay...some good news; great as a matter of fact.  Congrats on all counts.

Luv:  I cried reading your post.  I love you.

Angela:  I'm thrilled for you...sometimes a change like that can make you feel like a whole new person and add a new found sense of self worth.  Good luck with your new position.  You are an inspiration and a great friend.  

drenee:  Gratitude.

Meredith:  Join us.  I care for you deeply.

Rita:  As painful and as crappy as your situation it is:  It could be worse I'm going to tell you about the "Paul Newman" in my life:  (I wish I knew his real name; but I forgot it...I beat myself over it all the time)
This story has stuck with me and has helped me so much.  Sometimes a complete stranger can make a profound impression on someone, without even knowing it: (like some of you on these boards; Anju for one)

About 5 years ago...my husband had 10 full sized pieces of sheet rock propped up against my arts and crafts odds and ends storage credenza in the garage.  I needed to get some ribbon out of the credenza so; so I squeezed my arm in the gap between the unit and the sheet rock; figuring, piece of cake.  Next thing I knew; I was on the garage floor with 10 sheets of sheet rock piled on top of me.  Too heavy to crawl out from under; my husband was at the Home Depot and the phone for help was on the opposite wall of the garage.  Time was passing...I could feel the numbness settling in.  Pins and needles doesn't begin to describe it.  I kept trying to wiggle and squirm.  40 minutes later; he heard faint sounds of help me help me.  When he opened the garage door it was like an angel descended.  When he ever lifted off that sheet rock...you never saw an *ss cheek so black and blue and an ankle/foot so swollen and purple.  I probably made things worse by trying to wiggle; but I was trying to 1.  Escape 2.  Get some circulation going.  GOD was with me...All I had was severe bruising and a badly sprained ankle; though I couldn't sit right for weeks.  Now comes Paul Newman:  I was a purple mess on crutches doing the grocery shopping a few days later.  Trying to get the groceries to the car; I dropped a crutch and a bag of groceries...I was cursing.

Out of nowhere this strikingly handsome older gentleman with the most striking blue eyes (Paul Newman) helped me pick up the groceries, crutches carried the groceries to my car, asked me if I was OK.  When I thanked him I noticed that as he spoke to me one of the beautiful eyes didn't move while the other followed along with his movements.  I didn't say anything obviously.  He turned to me and said:  "Don't be bitter, don't ever be bitter...It is such a waste of time.  I wasted a great part of my life being bitter and it got me nowhere.  I disliked myself; and people later followed suit due to my attitude."  I said, Why what happened?  He told me that when he was 8 years old he was being pushed in a red wagon by a friend who got carried away and somehow the handle of the wagon went through his eye and blinded him.

He turned into an angry loathsome pity-party.  Soon alienating friends and even down the road almost his wife.  When he was all alone; after practically becoming the devil himself; he had an epiphany:  "I am a mean, miserable son of a bitch; when I should be appreciating my one good eye."  He turned his attitude and his life around...made amends with those he mistreated and alienated and vowed to be the most pleasant, considerate, compassionate and helpful man he could be.  He said he was rewarded tenfold. He was just sorry that he wasted so much time, but that was the past.  I said, "Thanks for sharing your story, I promise that I won't forget it."  I never have.  I just WISH I could remember his name or better yet run into him again.  I would tell him how special he is.

So, Rita:  Bad knee, bum leg, pain:  better than times 2.  Not that I'm saying that you pity yourself; you certainly DO NOT come across that way at all...but; I now always try to say:  Glass half full; Rome wasn't built in a day.  All the best.  I just wanted to share that lovely man's story (I want to say Bob...but I can't be sure)...It bugs me...lol.


UPDATE: Ultrasound turned out OK; follow up with MRI in December.  Angela still thinking of you.  PRAYERS TO ALL...sjc

[drenee]

sjc, so glad your ultrasound is fine. 
deb

[Lynn]

sjc- Great news about the US.

Lynn L

[sjc]

sjc, so glad your ultrasound is fine.
deb

sjc- Great news about the US.

Lynn L

Thanks all...