Date: 5/23/0 Time: 11:13 AM
Subject: wife
E-mail Address: gnida@hotmail.com

My name is Glen I've been married for 34 years and have 2 kids and 5 grand kids I thought me and my wife were getting along all right we have not been
fitting or any thing even going to church some times well about 12 week ago she left me I don't know what to do I have give my life to Christ and I need
you to pray for me and pray that my wife will come home to her loving family just keep us in mind when you pray also would you pass this on to others you know to help me to win my wife to Christ and back to her family . I've been praying steady for my wife and Now the Devil is coming up against me through my kids.
I ask if I can get you to agree with me to move in this matter and I know GOD will because he says in ST. MATTHEW 18 -18,19,20
Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Yours-in Christ Glen


Date: 5/23/0 Time: 11:13 AM
Subject: wife
E-mail Address: gnida@hotmail.com

My name is Glen I've been married for 34 years and have 2 kids and 5 grand kids I thought me and my wife were getting along all right we have not been
fitting or any thing even going to church some times well about 12 week ago she left me I don't know what to do I have give my life to Christ and I need
you to pray for me and pray that my wife will come home to her loving family just keep us in mind when you pray also would you pass this on to others you know to help me to win my wife to Christ and back to her family . I've been praying steady for my wife and Now the Devil is coming up against me through my kids.
I ask if I can get you to agree with me to move in this matter and I know GOD will because he says in ST. MATTHEW 18 -18,19,20
Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Yours-in Christ Glen


Date: 5/21/0 Time: 9:51 PM
Subject: Hummingbirds
E-mail Address: Bruns@fuse.net

I have NEVER seen a hummingbird, except one time at a friend's home. Yesterday,I was visiting my son and his girlfriend and we went to a park near his home. All of a sudden, a beautiful hummingbird flew near us, flew around some flowers and then was gone. I just knew Marilyn was saying Hello to me! I felt really special, because even though I did not have the pleasure of meeting her, but she must have appreciated my prayers.

It will take a long time, Marty, but the sorrow will become easier to bear. Marilyn was blessed to have a sister like you! You have been there for her for a long time, now she will be there for you in her own special way! Hugs, Just me, Sue


Date: 5/21/0 Time: 11:01 AM
Subject: march for jesus in pittsburg ca
E-mail Address: nitethunder@webtv.net

I AM REQUESTING PRAYER FOR A MISSION THAT GOD HAS LAYED ON MY HEART. A MISSION TO PUT THE MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST OUT HERE IN PITTSBURG CALIFORNIA. I HAVE BEEN LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TO PUT TOGETHER A MARCH FOR JESUS HERE INPITTSBURG. I AM NEEDING YOUR PRAYERS BROS AND SISTERS. I AM NEEDING GOD TO SUPPLY THE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR THE FEES AND T HAVE A CERTAIN AMT OF INSURANCE COVERAGE. I DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS MYSELF BUT I BELIEVE THAT IF GOD PUT THIS ON MY HEART TO DO HE HAS A PAN AND HE WILL PROVIDE THE FUNDS NEEDED TO PULL IT OFF. I AM NEEDING ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DLLARS FOR THE PERMIT AND POSSIBLE A CHURCH WITH THE INSURANCE ALREADY IN PLACE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS TO COVER THE GATERIG FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. PLEASE BELIEVE WITH ME AND PRAY FOR THIS TO HAPPEN . I AM LOOKING AT THE DATE OF JULY 7 OR 8. I HAVE THE APPLICATION FORM AND I AM JUST WAITING ON GOD TO PROVIDETHE FUNDS TO TURN INWITH THE APPLICATION. IF YOU WISH TO HELP IN ANY KIND OF WAY.PLEASE SEND ALL DONTIONS TO THE CITY OF PITTSBURG PLANNING OFFICE LOCATED AT 60 CIVIC DRIN PITTSBRG CA 94565. AND INDICATE IT IS FOR THE MARCH OR JESUS TO BE HELD IN JULY.I AM CALLING IT MARCH FOR JESUS 2000. I AM PRAYING FOR T- SHIRTS OF RED WITH WHITE LETTERING SAYING MARCH FOR JESUS 2000 AND A CROSS AND A DOVE ON THE FRONT WITH WORDING ON THE BACK. ALL PROCEEDS WOULD GO TO FORWARD THE WORD OF GOD HERE IN PITTSBURG. MY GOD IS A BIG GOD AND HE CAN DO ANYTHING. I AM CALLING ALL MY PENTECOSTAL BROS AND SISTERS TOLIFT UP THE WORD OF GOD AND PUT THE WORD OUT FOR THIS MARCH. ANY BODY WHO BELIEVES IN JESUS CAN MARCH AND ANYBODY WANTING TO KNOW JESUS CAN MARCH I WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOMEONE TO LEAD SONGS AND TO LEAD THE BEGGINNIG PRAYER AND THE ENING PRAYER . BLESSED BE THE MIGHTY AND WONDERFUL NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. AMEN AND AMEN


Date: 5/20/0 Time: 8:06 PM
Subject: Hummingbird
E-mail Address: filer@pdnt.com

Marty, please know that I have been praying for you and your family. And I have been rejoicing for for dear Marilyn. I didn't hear the original story of the hummingbird, but I got the idea and I think it is beautiful. I want you to know that the hummingbird is significant to me, too. My dear brother died in 1983 from complications of Hodgkins disease. He was a BIG Seals and Crofts fan - had all their tapes, went to their concerts. It never fails to amaze me that when I have been thinking of him or have been trying to solve a problem, I turn on the radio and hear Seals and Crofts' "Hummingbird"! I know he is beside me. It is such a comforting thought. God Bless, Bunny in IL


Date: 5/20/0 Time: 7:20 PM
Subject: Marilyn...now my Heavenly Sister
E-mail Address: mhyne@together.net

This was such a hard day for me, even though I am rejoicing that Marilyn is in heaven and free of pain and suffering at last. I can just see her flitting, like a Hummingbird, around Mom and all our relatives and friends who were waiting for her with arms wide open.

I want you to know that her Friendship Quilt from the BB was on display on a quilt rack in front of the collage of pictures of her through her lifetime, including a picture of her with the quilt. There were so many people there that they had to open up another side room and even then many were standing in the back.

The pastor read my story about my conversation with Marilyn and how she left me with the Hummingbird to remind me of her. You cannot believe the people who didn't even know about the hummingbird until they heard it during the service who came up to me afterwards and told me that just this morning they had hummingbirds fly right up to their faces for a couple of seconds yesterday and today...people who say they never saw hummingbirds near their homes before.

In this morning's mail I received a hummingbird applique tucked in with the FS Block from Catie in NY. It was the kind you iron on so I immediately ironed it on the jacket of the suit I wore to the funeral. WHAT TIMING Catie! Thank you so much. Now I will be reminded of you as well as Marilyn everytime I wear that outfit.

Five carloads of people drove over from New Hampshire this morning and then headed back home tonight at 5:30.

The graveside services were just finishing up when it started to sprinkle as people were heading back to their cars. Another good timing.

So many beautiful flowers...and the florist did get two hummingbirds for our heart wreath. They had to special order them.

And I must thank Nancy in OH who set up the special time of tribute to Marilyn. I did not know about that until after the funeral. What a wonderful gesture for my sweet sister that only Faith in SD,CA and Lynn in VT have actually met. TIME when I read about it. I am in AWE at the love and caring gestures from you all.

I know it will be a long time before my heartache is calmed and I already miss her so much, but so happy for her to be well again and is now my Heavenly Sister Angel watching over me as I stumble through the rest of my life. I thank God for being here for me at all times and I am at peace knowing that he will help my aching heart to recuperate.

Thank you for all the prayers in behalf of me and all Marilyn's loved ones left behind. Now please rejoice with me that she is in a much better place and well and happy and happy again, at last.

Marty


Date: 5/19/0 Time: 8:50 PM
Subject: Marilyn
E-mail Address: P-Palmer2govst.edu

Marty, Carrie and I have been away from the BB for a few days and were saddened to hear of Marilyn's passing into God's care. We were privilaged to share in making her quilt and know what a special person she was. I always feel that when someone leaves us for God, he has a special task for them in another place and the love they brought to us is being shared in another place and time according to his plan. We will join the "tea" on Saturday in her memory and send a prayer foyou also, Peg and Carrie in Chicago


Date: 5/19/0 Time: 5:18 PM
Subject: Marty and Kitty Kat
E-mail Address: irishred30@hotmail.com

Marty, Please remember that she is in GOD's arms now and He will give you the strength to get you thru these trying days. You have been in my thoughts and prayers for the last few days even though I have been to ill myself to check in to this page. Take care dear friend and I too will think of her as I watch the humingbirds out front.

Kitty Kat, You are always in my thought and prayers too. I lost my dear little friend Buster (Yorkie) and I still miss him terribly. He was my constant companion for a long time and my "baby".

There are so many losses and requests for prayers,I will keep all in mine and thank you for the ones that are directed my way.

TIA
Shirley in Long Beach, CA


Date: 5/19/0 Time: 12:48 PM
Subject: dear marty
E-mail Address: mneault@cybertours.com

i am so very sorry

can't seem to find the words to type,,,in hope of offering some comfort for you and your family

please feel this virtual hug,,given to you now,,as you read

your friend,,
loon
XXXXXXXXOOOOOOOO
the hummingbirds are here,,,,and they brought sweet tidings of joy,,,despite the sorrow felt ,,,,by so many on this,,the world wide quilt site
please take heart,,so many care ,,,,marty you have brought so much to so many !!!


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 9:33 PM
Subject: PRAYERS AND POSSIBLE LEADS FOR HELP
E-mail Address: amnfm@netexpress.net

It's been awhile since I've posted on the Bulletin Board or other sites here but I am requesting prayers for a very special need. My daughter has four children ranging in age from thirteen down to two years of age. The oldest child has had brain surgery at the age of three and now exhibits new neurological problems. The doctors suggest that this is possibly a genetic disease as the second child, age seven, now has begun exhibing some of the same symptoms. The genetic doctor feels it is possibly a disease called A-T (short for Ataxia-?) and it is a progressive disease with no cure. Her dilemna is this. There is a clinic in Baltimore, MD that works with this disease but she lives in Illinois and they haven't the finances to make the trip plus the expense of the evaluations and testing. I pray that someone will know of a resource, funding program that may be of help to her. I hope someone may be able to be of some help with information. Thank you for listening. This is not a hoax, believe me. You can contact me personally.

Anita in Illinois


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 6:58 PM
Subject: sister's DH
E-mail Address: sewcrazy@ulster.net

Yesterday my sister's DH died suddenly. She and DD got home from work and found him already gone.
Please say lots of prayers for the next few days for them. Janet in Woodstock


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 3:33 PM
Subject: Marty
E-mail Address: RugRats117@juno.com

Marty, I saw my first hummingbird of the season today outside my kitchen door and I got goosebumps, as I immediately thought of you and Marilyn. The hummingbird danced quickly around my flowerbed and was gone, and all I could think of was how agile and free it seemed--how Marilyn must feel now. Hugs to you and the family as you adjust to Marilyn's absence and take comfort in your wonderful memories of her.

Haven't gotten to make a block for your quilt yet, but I still plan on doing it, so don't put together your quilt without me!

Jean in VT


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 1:12 PM
Subject: Thank you
E-mail Address: dizzyq@pacbell.net

I just want to let all you who have been praying for my dear friend Stacy with Leukemia that she went home to be with the Lord yesterday afternoon. She slipped into a coma late morning yesterday and died within moments of the pastor of our church getting there. We were all around her bed praying when she stopped breathing. She's home now with Jesus. Please continue to pray for her family and for my husband and I. We are involved in the graveside service and the memorial service. Thank you for your prayers.
Sheri - CA


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 10:05 AM
Subject: Husband "New" Knee
E-mail Address: gs_nana@hotmail.com

I know that compareed to Cancer and death and all the other things, this seems small.

My husband had a total L knee replacement March 22 and is now at Captain's School. There is a lot of standing and sitting without elivating his leg. We are both diabetic and he call last eve and said his leg was swollen from the knee or under the knee to his foot which was swollen too. He went to bed with it elivated, but I am very worried.

This AM he said it was better, but has two days to go.

Please pray for him. It would help I know it would. Charles Russell Metcalf

Angy (JAM) texas


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 8:55 AM
Subject: Update and Prayers for DH !!!
E-mail Address: ewallace@wnclink.com

Hello Everyone !

I thought an update on my DH is in order !
I posted a breif post on the chat the other day with other chat, but this one is strictly on DH, so thought this should be the spot to post !!

As you know my DH has prostate cancer and we have been going to Duke Hospital for an expierimental program, well, the other day we were there and his blood work was done and his white blood cell count is way down, to the point of being thrown out of the program if it doesn't go up this next month, so we are working at trying to raise it ! There has been talk of the radiation he had two months ago could be the reason, so if this is the case it will go back up soon, if not, nothing they can do !! Please keep him in your prayers this coming month, as I believe prayer is a big healer !!

Marty, you are in my prayers along with my DH and any others that need it !

Many Hugs to All of You,
Elaine, NC Mountains


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 8:45 AM
Subject: Marty, My thoughts are with you.
E-mail Address: creinke@mindspring.com

Marty, my thoughts are with you and your family. Your love sustained and helped Marilyn in her journey, and her love will help you through your grief. How wonderful that she gave you the hummingbird to remember her by. It is such a joyful, feisty bird. You cannot help but remember all the good and strong things about Marilyn each time you see one. With you in your sorrow.

Cindy R. in AL


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 8:09 AM
Subject: Marty and Family
E-mail Address: kuiken@nrtco.net

Marty,
With my deepest sympathy, I just read about Marilyn.
Thank you for telling about the hummingbirds. I have the feeders out and we now have about three birds that come everyday. I so enjoy watching them and now will think of you and Marilyn.
I hope you find consolation in the thoughts that your friends are all
thinking of you .
Grace


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 7:08 AM
Subject: Marty and family
E-mail Address: mcmahon@mediaone.net

Marty,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss. May you be comforted by the knowledge that you were really there for Marilyn and her family when they needed you.
Love and hugs,

Betsy and Dick in MA


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 6:54 AM
Subject: For Marty
E-mail Address: jkerss@naxs.com

Dear Marty and Family,

May you have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience; not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of Your great goodness, and in the joyful expectation of eternal life with those they love.
You have been in my prayers over the past several weeks, and my hope is that through the many "pieces of a quilt" that have come your way you will find much comfort.

Grace and Peace - June in Virginia


Date: 5/18/0 Time: 12:21 AM
Subject: For Marty
E-mail Address: mknghis3@hhs.net

Dear Marty, my heart goes out to you. It's been almost two years since I lost my dear big sister, who like your little sister, had needed a heart transplant. I still miss her dearly, but I remember her words in her last days, saying she was so tired of being trapped in her bed and in her weak body, how she just wanted to get up and run across the room, and the sense of freedom she had the nght she passed away, knowing that frail body would no longer trap her soul. In the moments before she died, she got such a beautiful smile on her face and looked at my next oldest sister and pointed out that she was going to get to see our mother that night. "I'm going to see Mum tonight." Odd though it is, there are times I am so jealous of her...being oldest, she spent the most time with my mother here on earth, and being the first of us to die, she gets to spend the most time with her in heaven as well!
But I also know that because of the love we had, neither of them has ever really left me, and I know you will have that same sense with Marilyn. God bless you and your family. Despite the relief for Marilyn, I know how difficult it still is for those of us left behind. Chris Haines


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 5:23 PM
Subject: Marilyn
E-mail Address: copeland@htc.net

Marty, my prayers and thoughts are with you as you and your family go through this sorrowful and healing time. Although I only know you and your sister through the reading of the chat page, I know you are both wonderful people and I will think of Marilyn everytime I see a hummingbird. My sympathy to you and your family.

Pat in Waterloo, IL


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 2:18 PM
Subject: for Marty
E-mail Address: jamesr@cybertours.com

My condolences to Marty and Marilyn's family.May God be with you all through the healing process!

Sandra in Maine


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 12:37 PM
Subject: Marilyn and all
E-mail Address: bobe@gte.net or orreldredm@pdx.edu

Marty,
All of us offer our prayers and our thoughts to lift you up in your sadness. What a wonderful gift to her and to you that you could all be with her in the end. Now I know that you will offer your father the consolation he needs and may not be able to ask for. If only our arms stretched 3,000 miles, we would all be hugging you now. Your sharing was an inspiration and a gift to us all, and we thank you with tears in our eyes.
Maureen/OR


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 10:50 AM
Subject: Thank You SO MUCH
E-mail Address: rhoffman@together.net

Thank you for the many prayers and thoughtful
e-mails. I certanily felt God's strength through the past 3 weeks. On May 5th the anniversary date of the death of our 2 daughters, we had a memorial & tree planting service at our church. Many, many teens were there, and once again they were able to hear about the hope in Christ for their lives. (pray that the Word takes root). Also, on my web store www.rebeccasquiltedrainbow.com/scholarship.html
you can see the quilt that I made to hang in our church in their memory. White roses were their favorite flowers. Thank you all, again.


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 10:46 AM
Subject: Marilyn
E-mail Address: mickey@digitalf.com

Marty, those tiny hummingbirds have so much strength and energy. (Did you know hummingbirds are the only ones that can fly backwards?) Think of the freedom of movement that Marilyn has now that she is no longer trapped in her mortal body. No more pain or suffering, greeting relatives who have gone on before, yet missing those she had to leave behind; looking forward to the time that you'll be together again.

Hugs,
jdb in AZ


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 10:30 AM
Subject: marilyn/marty
E-mail Address: jgill@onepine.com

Dear Marty, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad that you could all be with Marilyn at the end, both for her sake and yours. You and your family have been in my prayers and thoughts often this week and will continue to be. How I wish I could wrap you up in a real hug.
(((((Hug)))))

Jenny in NYC


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 8:50 AM
Subject: Marty
E-mail Address: kristie@fullydigital.com

Marty you are an inspiration to me too. My prayers are with you and your family. Grace and Peace to you and yours.

BIG HUG
KISS -Kristie


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 8:38 AM
Subject: Marty
E-mail Address: hartfarm@cit-tele.com

Dear Marty,
I know at times like this everyone says if you need anything let me know. Well, I'm saying it and I mean it. I'm only a couple of hours away from Vermont so if you need a hug or anything, just let me know.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Marlene in nny


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 8:10 AM
Subject: to Marty and KittyKate
E-mail Address: dorsews@aol.com

MARTY - I am glad you were there with Marilyn when she died. No doubt she felt comforted and safe to finally leave. I am thinking of you in your time of loss.

KITTYKATE - I am so sorry to read that you have lost your old Lab. Dogs do become members of the family and it is hard to put them down. I'll be thinking of you, too and will give our little Alex a special hug in honor of your faithful companion.

Doris W. in Tennessee


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 7:34 AM
Subject: Marty/Marilynq
E-mail Address: froeschle@t-online.de

Marty,

I was thinking of you all night - I must have felt something. I am so sorry about your loss, but it is good to hear that Marilyn passed away peacefully! I wish I could hug you personally, but I am too far away - so I give you a cyber hug: ((((((Marty)))))

Hugs,
Sue in Germany


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 5:23 AM
Subject: Marilyn
E-mail Address: rhinos@rhinos.screaming.net

Dear Marty, although i am so far away, my thoughts are with you and your family at this very hard time. Unfortunately i can`t see hummingbirds in my garden, but each time i sew i will think of 2 very special sisters. Take care DoDo


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 5:21 AM
Subject: Marilyn
E-mail Address: RugRats117@juno.com

Marty, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you peace at this time and wonderful memories of the good times you and Marilyn spent together.

Jean in VT


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 2:33 AM
Subject: Marilyn
E-mail Address: utahjayne@hotmail.com

Marty - may the spirit of the Lord be with you and your family at this time. The hummingbird that you saw was just a message from Marilyn telling you that everything is alright now.
May the Lord bless you and yours.
Jayne in Utah


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 1:42 AM
Subject: Marilyn.
E-mail Address: mcstrauch@worldnet.att.net

I am so sorry to hear of your dear sisters passing. I am very close to my sister,too, so I don,t know what I will do when we are separated. I was working on some hummingbird blocks this weekend, and couldn't get the two of you out of my mind. I would be there to give you a hug if I could, so know that you will be in my prayers these coming days as you have been in the past. My hugs to you , Lyn in Sac.


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 12:37 AM
Subject: Marilyn
E-mail Address: Patsy@netdoor.com

Dear Marty

I was so sorry to read about the loss of your sister, Marilyn. I'm sure that she would have been so happy to know that you were with her until the end.

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

May God bless you and yours.

Patsy in Ms.


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 12:28 AM
Subject: For Marty
E-mail Address: milljohn@ix.netcom.com

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister, Marilyn. All of us have felt so close to the two of you through the past year, especially. Our prayers and love are with you and your family.

I'll think of Marilyn when I see the emerald hummingbird in the back yard.

Sandra in Seattle


Date: 5/17/0 Time: 12:19 AM
Subject: For Marty
E-mail Address: mnmbriggs1@aol.com

You are in my thoughts and prayers , Now Marilyn is home with God , with no more pain and suffering. I know this is a hard time for you . You have all your BB sisters art your side to share your sorrow. God be with you.
Marge from Mi


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 11:56 PM
Subject: Peace be to you and yours!
E-mail Address: sondra@hollinet.com

Dear Marty,

May God's loving arms wrap you and your family at this time. What a wonderful story of the hummingbird. It's wonderful how God gives us these special gifts. I pray that you and your family will find peace during this time.

Sondra


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 11:53 PM
Subject: For Marty
E-mail Address: hapyroad@earthlink.net

Marty,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have two hummingbird feeders where those beautiful little birds come ---- now I will always think of you and your sister, Marilyn, whenever I see them. You were given a precious gift by being able to be with her until the end.
Hugs to you,
Jan in OK


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 11:37 PM
Subject: Marty
E-mail Address: Lkw326@aol.com

Marty,
Words will not tell of the sadness I feel for you with the loss of your sister, but know that you and your family will be in my heart and prayers.
Praise the Lord Marilyn will no longer be suffering... just the loved ones left behind will feel pain, and that too will be eased knowing that her suffering has ended.
God Bless......
Lois in North Carolina


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 11:17 PM
Subject: For Marty
E-mail Address: ipelletier@sprint.ca

My very deepest sympathy for you in the sad loss of your dear sister. I too will always think of Marilyn when my hummingbirds return.

Peace and prayers be with you all.

God Bless,
Celia


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 11:16 PM
Subject: For Marty
E-mail Address: ipelletier@sprint.ca

My very deepest sympathy for you in the sad loss of your dear sister. I too will always think of Marilyn when my hummingbirds return.

Peace and prayers be with you all.

God Bless,
Celia


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 10:10 PM
Subject: HUMMINGBIRDS AND PENNIES
E-mail Address: oteri@jps.net

Marty thank you for the story of the hummingbirds, yes I'll remember you and your sister when I see one.

The poem of the penny also reminds me of my guardian angel..been finding a lot lately, wonder what that means?

My prayers and love are being sent directly to you, go hug the day
terter


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 10:06 PM
Subject: Marilyn
E-mail Address: kittykat@internetoutlet.net

Dear Marty,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Take comfort knowing she is with our Father in Heaven. We will all be together some day in Paradise.
We have lived in this house for 9 years and didn't have any hummingbirds. This is the first year to have them. I can hear them everyday. Now I will think of our sweet Marilyn everytime and that will make them so much more of a pleasure. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I am sending many hugs to you, I hope you can feel them.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty in WA >^..^<
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Date: 5/16/0 Time: 9:42 PM
Subject: Sweet Sister Marilyn
E-mail Address: mhyne@together.net

The lord called my sweet precious sister Marilyn home this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Most of her family were with her and we were holding her hands, feet or just touching her through the last half hour. She never did go into coma like we were told she would, but was struggling for breath the last two days. She finally took one last breath and then was gone. This is the first time I have ever had an experience like this and I want to thank you all for your wonderful advice and encouragement through the past three weeks. Without it I am sure I would not have been able to cope. When the family was called to go to see her our Dad was not at home and no one knew where they were. So after I left the rest of the family I went to Dad's and waited for him to get home. They had gone out to dinner and he said he "Knew" as soon as he saw me waiting in the car. He took it pretty calmly (at least outwardly) and I stayed with him for nearly two hours.

I saw a Hummingbird at the feeder just as it was getting dark tonight. I am so thankful she gave me that thought while her mind was still clear. Please be reminded of Marilyn whenever you see a hummingbird too.

Love to you all,

Marty


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 3:56 PM
Subject: Friend in need of prayer
E-mail Address: kittykat@internetoutlet.net

My friend, Lori, is having open heart surgery tomorrow morning (PST). She has a large hole in her heart that must be patched. She is 39 yo and single. Docs said she would live 40-42 yrs. without the surgery. Please keep her in prayer. Please keep me in prayer as I try to keep her business going while she is recuperating. She supports herself by making things and selling them at Fairs, Craft shows and consignment shops. DH is going to set up, tear down, and work her patch at the Farmer's Market. I couldn't do it without him. TIA
Next week DH and I fly to Baltimore (the 24th) and fly home on the 31st. Please pray for travel mercies and safety. TIA
Before we leave for Baltimore, we must put down our beloved black lab/shepherd. She was 15 yrs. old yesterday. She has thyroid cancer that is slowly closing her throat. She has a large lump in her chest, so we suspect it is getting worse. She can hardly hear or see. She seems so confused and looks for DH all day. It would be cruel to leave her in this state. So, we've decided she will...........you know. We've had her for 15 yrs., 1/2 of our married life. So sad.............
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty in WA >^..^<
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Date: 5/16/0 Time: 3:02 AM
Subject: Prayers for peace and strength
E-mail Address: dizzyq@pacbell.net

Hi all,

I've been requesting prayer for a special friend, Stacy, who has luekemia and has been through so much in the last 8 months. My husband and I received word tonight that the Dr.s say she has only days left. Please pray for us as we go to visit her in the hospital tomorrow morning. This is the first time that either of us has had to deal with this type of thing so close to our hearts. We've has grandparents die and that's been hard, but we've been 600 miles away and unable to attend the funerals. This is so much closer and at the moment I don't know how to deal with it. The thought that has been running through my mind all evening has been that this is not our home. This morning as I prayed for Stacy, I told God that in my human perspective Him healing her would bring glory and honor to Him, yet I had to acknowlegde that she'd be better in heaven with him. Please pray for the family. Stacy, her mom and her grandparents are the only believers in their family. Of them all Stacy has been the strongest in her faith. Also, Stacy has a close friend named Justin that was very close to accepting the Lord when she was diagnosed and since then he's been struggling with the issue of 'how could a God who's supposed to be loving allow this to happen'. Pray that Justin will see Jesus through all of this. Lastly, please pray that God will give my husband and I wisdom in explaining this to our 7 year old. Oh, and to top it all off, I'm been struggling yet again with dizziness. Thanks to all who so faithly pray.

"The prayer of a righteous man availeth much"
Sheri - CA


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 2:11 AM
Subject: Request for Prayers
E-mail Address: milljohn@ix.netcom.com

Please add my quilting group friend, Joan, to your prayer list. She has been very sick the past few months and just diagnosed with cancer.

Sandra in Seattle


Date: 5/16/0 Time: 12:55 AM
Subject: Not posted, but
E-mail Address: yankdots@dcci.com

I have not posted in forever, but that doesn't mean I'm not checking. My prayers are always here with all who need. You have been there for me whenever I needed.
My family trusted me to post when we needed and we know things happened because of you. I always thank you for praying for us. My prayers are with you all who need and for those who don't.
I will thank you for the rest of my life...........Leen in SA,TX


Date: 5/15/0 Time: 11:28 PM
Subject: Need Prayer for Marriage
E-mail Address: jeanmwb@earthlink.net

My heart is with the quilters on this page, requesting prayer. Join me to those that will pray for you. Can I ask for the gift of forgiveness? My husband cannot forgive me for the way I hurt him over 7 years ago. Everyday it drives a bigger wedge between us. I know this isn't a life or death issue, but it is very painful and feels like a "slow death" to the marriage. We still have a 6 yo & a 12 yo. Thanks. Jean


Date: 5/15/0 Time: 11:28 PM
Subject: Need Prayer for Marriage
E-mail Address: jeanmwb@earthlink.net

My heart is with the quilters on this page, requesting prayer. Join me to those that will pray for you. Can I ask for the gift of forgiveness? My husband cannot forgive me for the way I hurt him over 7 years ago. Everyday it drives a bigger wedge between us. I know this isn't a life or death issue, but it is very painful and feels like a "slow death" to the marriage. We still have a 6 yo & a 12 yo. Thanks. Jean


Date: 5/15/0 Time: 2:51 AM
Subject: explosion
E-mail Address: anon

Prayers needed for all the victims of the explosions in Enschede in The Netherlands. On Saturday afternoon a factory of fireworks, situated in an urban area, exploded. So far 15 people are found dead, over 200 are still missing, more than 600 people are injured. Four hundred homes are totally destroyed, 1000 are damaged. A lot of people have lost everything they owned. When you see pictures of the area that was hit, it looks like war. Complete streets have vanished. Please keep in mind also the rescue workers who lost their life and those who are alive and have to do their jobs under these circumstances. Thanks.


Date: 5/12/0 Time: 8:05 AM
Subject: Request prayers
E-mail Address: mfrose01@yahoo.com

This is my first time to post here, although I come here at times. I need prayers. My husband is having severe headaches and feeling numb on one side. He has had this before and the neurosurgeon says there is nothing he can do. I have had a breast cancer recurrence and undergoing chemo again and lastly, my dog of 15 years died this week. With all the family problems others are having, I hesitate to mention my dog, but my hubby and I are having a very hard time coping with the loss. She was like our child. It has been so sad.


Date: 5/11/0 Time: 11:34 PM
Subject: Jan Rollins
E-mail Address: thomasjk@fmctc.com

This is my first time to post here, but I thought maybe you great quilters could put Jan Rollins in your thoughts and prayers. I just found out that her dh passed away Tuesday night. This on top of the double mastectomy she underwent in December for breast cancer. We met through the y2k swapping, but continued to keep in touch and have become very good friends. She is a super lady. The last several months have been very trying for her. If you'd like to let her know she's in your thoughts, her email addy is jrollins@tnics.com. Thanks,

Kathy in Iowa


Date: 5/10/0 Time: 6:38 AM
Subject: Big day
E-mail Address: pacl@supernet.com

Hi-
I see the neurosurgeon today--please pray that I'm making the right decision. Thanks, Norma


Date: 5/9/0 Time: 3:01 PM
Subject: prayer request
E-mail Address: mljobe***@juno.com

Please keep the family of Alexis in your prayers. Yesterday morning, Alexis was killed in a horrible elevator accident. She was only 12 years old. Please also keep my aunt (Sr. Karen) in your prayers as well. My aunt was trying to keep her calm while the firemen worked on extricating her from the elevator. She died when my aunt was talking to her.

Thank you all for your prayers. I keep you in my daily prayers even though I may not write to each one of you personally to let you know.

Mary in Ohio


Date: 5/7/0 Time: 12:24 PM
Subject: Prayers for Dad
E-mail Address: dippnall@mweb.co.za

Just a quickie to say that I have seen my Dad today, and after talking to my Mum on the phone
thought he would be really bad. He has had to go on medication for the hiccups - but at least now
he is less fraught and keeping a little liquid down. He surprised me by looking quite perky - sitting up
and reading the Sunday paper in bed, which is more than what he has been doing. It must be all the prayers
said for him. He has two more radiation treatments and also a drip, because he is dehydrated, tomorrow and Tuesday.
Then it is wait and see. The oncologist says it is the radiation that is causing irritation of the chest membranes which
is causing the hiccups. Hopefully by the end of the week he should start to settle down and show more signs of improvement.

Thanks for all your prayers.

God Bless, Cathy in S.A.


Date: 5/7/0 Time: 12:36 AM
Subject: triplets
E-mail Address: bhackett@earthlink.net

Would like to ask all my quilting family to pray for my wonderful sis-in-law. At age 42 she has finally conceived and is expectingX3!They think identical twins and a fraternal triplet (who is very small...)They will take the babies 2 months early(she is tiny)if she can hold on to them: she's about 8 weeks along now.Her due date is around Christmas, but the little miracles will actually be Halloween babies- Please remember her in your devotions and her blessings especially. Thankyou,
Sheila


Date: 5/6/0 Time: 2:32 PM
Subject: Hugs and prayers
E-mail Address: dippnall@mweb.co.za

It's been a while since I've been to this BB and my prayers are with everyone of you. I can't believe how much pain and suffering there is at the moment for everyone.

These last couple of months haave been difficult for us too. Our car accident really shook us even though we (Praise the Lord) came out of it with only some whiplash injuries.
During this time my Dad had been losing more and more weight and being sick all the time. The doctors kept saying that nothing was wrong. They had done some scopes etc. to check that
his previous cancer op was OK. As the op site was alright, the doctors thought my Dad was paranoid. He went for a second opinion and after a CAT scan and other tests, it was revealed
that lymph glands had become cancerous and were choking the small bowel.

The only hope for him is to have radium treatment - which he is having at the moment. He his hardly able to hold his own, since he had lost so much weight and is very frail. Dad is such a fighter
and I know he hasn't given up yet. At the moment he is reacting to the treatment, but hopefully only has one more dose of radium on Monday. he had been doing so well for about 10 days, and then more vomiting
and now hiccups!

Please lift up my Dad in your prayers.

Having 'browsed' through this BB quite often in the past, I am shocked to 'see' how many familiar names are going through such stress
and pain just now. Your BB and the friends I have made through and the prayers you have prayedfor me have kept me sane.

God Bless you all,

love, Cathy in South Africa.


Date: 5/6/0 Time: 2:32 PM
Subject: Hugs and prayers
E-mail Address: dippnall@mweb.co.za

It's been a while since I've been to this BB and my prayers are with everyone of you. I can't believe how much pain and suffering there is at the moment for everyone.

These last couple of months haave been difficult for us too. Our car accident really shook us even though we (Praise the Lord) came out of it with only some whiplash injuries.
During this time my Dad had been losing more and more weight and being sick all the time. The doctors kept saying that nothing was wrong. They had done some scopes etc. to check that
his previous cancer op was OK. As the op site was alright, the doctors thought my Dad was paranoid. He went for a second opinion and after a CAT scan and other tests, it was revealed
that lymph glands had become cancerous and were choking the small bowel.

The only hope for him is to have radium treatment - which he is having at the moment. He his hardly able to hold his own, since he had lost so much weight and is very frail. Dad is such a fighter
and I know he hasn't given up yet. At the moment he is reacting to the treatment, but hopefully only has one more dose of radium on Monday. he had been doing so well for about 10 days, and then more vomiting
and now hiccups!

Please lift up my Dad in your prayers.

Having 'browsed' through this BB quite often in the past, I am shocked to 'see' how many familiar names are going through such stress
and pain just now. Your BB and the friends I have made through and the prayers you have prayedfor me have kept me sane.

God Bless you all,

love, Cathy in South Africa.


Date: 5/6/0 Time: 12:07 AM
Subject: Prayers & Special Considerations
E-mail Address: moogiequilts@yahoo.com

Thank you in advance. This is one of those periods of time that we all dread and some go through more than others. Pray for Carol (my "bestest friend") she has a lung disease and is a lot of pain and is having a tough time right now. We have been through thick and thin together.


Date: 5/4/0 Time: 7:06 PM
Subject: Prayers for Kathie
E-mail Address: Jilschrod@cs.com

I am asking for prayers for my quilting circle friend Kathie. She has had pancreatic cancer for over a year now and will not be with us much longer. Chemo therapy has not helped her. She is very brave and won't go home to be with her family since her dad is ill with Alzheimer's and her mom is under a lot of strain. She is very stoic but will probably have to go to a hospice soon. Thanks.


Date: 5/3/0 Time: 2:39 PM
Subject: Not so good news.........
E-mail Address: rosalie627@aol.com

First of all I want to thank all of you for praying for my dh, Joe....prayers have been answered but sadly, heart transplant is no longer an option for him. His kidneys have not responded to dialysis and to the meds to make his heart beat harder so they will be weaning him from the intravenous medications and we will be doing pertoneal dialysis here at home....we are still hoping for a turn about in his kidneys, but are realisticly looking towards him being home and doing the dialysis here and going on with our lives in a new direction. I sound very positive here, but am a basket case in reality. Please continue to pray for a miracle or the peace and understanding to come into our lives stronger than before....

Thank you again, you wonderful ladies for the squishies.......you are so sweet.


Date: 5/2/0 Time: 11:06 PM
Subject: Update
E-mail Address: dizzyq@pacbell.net

It's been a while since I've had the opportunity to check in and see how people are doing. Some of you have been praying for my friend Stacy and her family. Stacy has Acute Luekemia and has been battling an intestinal infection. Her bloodstem transplant was successful and she was able to go back to her own apartment on Good Friday. Yesterday morning her mom called me to tell me that her luekemia is back. We're all devestated. They are waiting for the results of 1 more test confirming that the luekemia is back before the Kaiser Drs and the Standford Drs decide what course of action to do now. As I drove around doing errands yesterday I was struck with how hard it is to have hope sometimes. The thought that God gave me immediately was this is not your home. While that gave me some comfort I was still battling the feelings that I couldn't trust God enough to hope that Stacy was get well. Last night He gave showed me Romans 15:13. The entire verse talks about being able to hope in Christ and that it is "by the power of the Holy Spirit" that we can hope. I realized that I've been trying to have hope in my own power and that never works. Anyway, just thought I'd share that with all of you and that it might be a blessing to someone else. Please pray for Stacy and her family. Thanks!

Sheri in CA


Date: 5/2/0 Time: 7:18 PM
Subject: Leukemia
E-mail Address: Fiorenza@nconnect.net

In October 1999, my 3yr old niece Maggie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. She is doing well and went into remission in November after intense chemo treatments, but because Doctors have found that stopping the chemo at this point tends to send the kids out of remission, Maggie will be undergoing chemo until March 2002. Please keep Maggie in your prayers as she continues her treatment--so far she has complained little of the restrictions in her life and the frequent procedures she must have.
Thank you and god bless Shelli


Date: 5/1/0 Time: 10:41 PM
Subject: Prayer request
E-mail Address: scholtpd***@muohio.edu

Please pray for a good friend of mine. She lost her son and his bride in a car accident 1 1/2 months after their wedding. This happened right at Thanksgiving time, and I have just found out about it.

Linda, the Serial Quilter from Oxford, Ohio


Date: 5/1/0 Time: 8:56 PM
Subject: Marilyn Update:
E-mail Address: mhyne@together.net

Please send many prayers our way for my precious sister,Marilyn, and the family. The time is very near now. Hospice is with her 24 hours a day now. Her medications are not working and she is completely bedridden and in lots of pain. They tried giving her Morphine but she couldn't keep it down. They say she is in the last stages of renal failure and will be going into a coma soon and that she will probably go in her sleep. She sleeps most of the time now already. I plan to be at her bedside most all day tomorrow and everyday as long as she can know that I am there. My father has not been told how near the end is for her but when he sees her again he will know without being told. Pray that he will be able to withstand this hard time. Her poor DH is taking this hard and of course he has to go for Memory Tests on Wednesday. He has been having problems remembering where he is and last week he couldn't even remember where his bank is that he has been doing business with for 30 years. Was out on the road by himself and got lost on roads that he has traveled for years. This poor family has been through so much the past 10 or 12 years. Once before her DH tried to take his own life and now without her strength to lean on we are very concerned about him too.

I want to thank all of you have kept our family in your prayers for over a year now. You have all been such a comfort to us.

I doubt that I will be able to keep up on the BB for the next few days.

I love you all.

Marty in Vermont


Date: 5/1/0 Time: 5:53 PM
Subject: Breast Biopsy
E-mail Address: jeanbullen@vernay.com

I have never asked for this type of help before but I know this group will help if they can. My mammogram 3 weeks ago turned up a "suspicious nodule". I have had more tests done and an ultrasound since then. I have an appointment with a surgeon on Friday morning to discuss and schedule the biopsy. Please keep me in your prayers that it is benign. If it isn't, I know that God will help me through until it's cured. I pray that He will help us all. A lot of you are carrying greater burdens than I am.
Thanks, Jean in Ohio


Date: 5/1/0 Time: 2:55 PM
Subject: Prayer Request
E-mail Address: filer@pdnt.com

My son just called to relate that he is having some serious neurological symptoms which have not yet been fully evaluated. We would appreciate your prayers. Thank you, Bunny


Date: 4/30/0 Time: 10:57 AM
Subject: My Son
E-mail Address: peeperscat@webtv.net

Please pray for my son, Justin, that the Lord give him strength to endure the most difficult time in his life. He is no longer allowed to see his newborn twins, whom he has been with every day since they were born on 02-01-00. The earliest court date he could get to establish visitation is in August. Please ask the Lord to shine His light into their mother's heart that she will relent and allow Justin to see his babies. She knows he is a good father and all he wants is a chance to be the best daddy ever. Thank you. Janell


Date: 4/28/0 Time: 12:10 AM
Subject: Kara, my daughter
E-mail Address: bishop@abelink.com

My daughter, Kara, 18, has malignant metastatic melanoma, skin cancer, diagnosed in Dec. 99, after we found a mole that has changed. She has had several surgeries and 3 of her 6 rounds of chemotherapy. We were blessed to be able to have her treated at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN., since it is very rare that someone her age contract this cancer. She is experiencing severe nausea and migraines from her treatment. Please pray for her to have a less severe reaction with her next three rounds of chemo. Many people have been praying for her, but the more praying the better I feel.
I'm making a "Quilt of Prayers", like the one in the May 'American Patchwork and Quilting' magazine with prayers from friends and families. I hope to get it done soon, so she can wrap up in it and feel everyone's love and prayers.
God bless all quilters! Jean B in IL


Date: 4/24/0 Time: 10:11 PM
Subject: Surgery?
E-mail Address: pacl@supernet.com

Tomorrow I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon about possible surgery for a blocked carotid artery. It's something I've put off for ten years, but I think its something I should probably take care of...I'm apprehensive about it because I'm not having any symptoms and there are risks involved. Please keep me in your thoughts and pray that I make the right decision...thanks, Norma


Date: 4/24/0 Time: 11:02 AM
Subject: family tragedy
E-mail Address: sci-fi-col@mindspring.com

My grandmother died Saturday as the result of a horrible accident that happened the previous Sunday. My cousin killed himself that same night (last Sunday) over the guilt in causing the accident. Please pray for my aunts and mother, as they are both being buried today. Grandmother's 91st birthday would have been next week.
My prayers have been with all the people who have posted to this page, even if I do not personally e-mail you. I know many of you do the same. Laura