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Date: 9/30/99 Time: 11:32 AM
Subject: Kindergartner in school
E-mail Address: sasplund@saintandrews.org

My son recently started school and is having some difficulty. They think it might be A.D.H.D. I am new to the board but have been touched by the warmth given and the needs expressed. It is a difficult to watch your child suffer yet I am praying that he will learn to control himself and the right type of intervention will come. Thank you.

I posted several days ago about Brady - a 12 year old with bone cancer. His doctors have told the family that he only has a day or two to live. Please pray for comfort for the family during this hard time. Brady is on morphine and not conscience at this time. Since he is so young, there are lots of children experiencing their first encounter with death through Brady. Please pray for all who are touched by the impending loss of this young child. Susan in Texas

Clint Lawrence, 14 years old, was seriously injured September 25th. Swelling of his brain, possible broken rib and punctured lung. The doctors are unable to move him even for X-rays and have done all they can. Please remember Clint and his family in your prayers.

Just a quick update !!

DH went back to doctor yesterday, Tuesday, no changes, everything is same, but hopefully we will see something in the next three weeks when he is due back for follow up ! The doctor did give him premission to try a few alternative medicines, who knows what may happen, at least it gives DH hope of some improvements dealing with the cancer !!

Thanks to all of you for your continued prayers and concerns !

Elaine, NC Mountains

I spent yesterday at the hospital with my mother and sister. My father is doing wonderfully....24 hours after his by-pass surgery he was sitting up in a chair beside his bed and eating a real dinner. He was joking around and in wonderful spirits and is being moved to the Progressive Care unit today.
My sister had to return to NC last night to get back to work, and I'll be working today too, but my brother arrived from Ohio last night and will be staying with my mother for a few days. I'll head back to the hospital this evening to see Dad and make sure my mother eats dinner, and my sister is trying to fly back for the weekend.
This whole episode has my parents thinking more seriously about giving up their two story house and considering an apartment/independent/assisted living facility...anyone know of good places in the Pittsburgh area, please let me know!
We're all holding up well (my dad probably the best of all of us!) Thanks so much for all your prayers. Chris in PA

Lois in NM needs prayer for her son Dave and his family. Dave is very ill with ALS. His wife has taken leave but is about to lose her job, if she doesn't return by the 4th. Please keep this man and his entire family in prayer.
Thank you for being caring enough to pray for others.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

My dad came through the surgery with flying colors--even went back to work today. The last thing he said to his doctor before the surgery was that he had to walk his daughter (my baby sister) down the aisle in a couple of weeks, so he had to be fine by then. The doctor just laughed asn said there would be no problem. Thanks for all of our prayers!

Julie in GA

Chris in PA: My prayers are with your Father, Mother You and the rest of the family. Somehow, I think it is easier when things happen so quickly like that. Please keep us up-to-date.
Julie in GA: My prayers are with your Father also and hope the laser colon surgery yesterday went well.
Leen in TX: Praise God for your Uncle's remission. What a blessing for you and his family. Will continue to uphold you all in my prayers.

Marty in Vermont

My dad had emergency quintuple by-pass surgery yesterday...it all came up rather quickly, within minutes of his heart catheterization, so none of us really had a chance to realize the seriousness of it all. (It didn't hit me until about 4 a.m.!) The operation went well and he was stable last night, but they didn't wake him from the anesthesia, since it was already fairly late, so we don't know yet if there is any stroke damage from the operation. I'm trusting to God that there isn't. He's been faithful throughout. Thanks for all the prayers. I worry now a bit about my mother being at home alone while my dad is in the hospital...my older sister has to return to NC tonight or tomorrow and I need to get back to work then as well. My brother can't come in until the weekend....But then, if I'm trusting my father to God, I guess I must apply that same trust to my mother!
I am getting some hand-piecing done on my lillenium sampler quilt during our waiting room time...finally getting around to stitching the blocks I cut out to do on vacation! Chris

Please pray for my Dad as he has laser colon surgery tomorrow. No cancer, but something has to be removed. One of the best lasser surgeons in the world has come out of retirement to perform the surgery at Johns Hopkins.

Thanks,
Julie in GA

THANK YOU ALL! I know it's all your doing! Awhile ago I asked for prayers for my Uncle Harvey (Rund), he has a form of Luekemia and was really in bad shape. We were only praying for a gentle passing, he was in so much pain, bones breaking when he rolled over, etc. After I asked for prayers he was able to go to his daughters college graduation, this was a miracle in our minds. This weekend I was informed he's in a kind of remission!!! Talk about miracles!! He could actually drive!! We can't believe it but then of course we can, you guys were there for us. My Aunt is so happy that he is doing so well for now. Just wanted you all to know and remember...prayer does work!
Leen in TX

I talked to my dad this morning..they aren't doing the stress test because now they think he's had a mild heart attack. They'll be doing a heart catheterization Monday to look for the blockage...please keep him in prayer. Chris in PA

Please keep my father in prayer. He was at the doctor's today and said he'd had some chest pains and his blood pressure was elevated....They admitted him to the hospital...no sign of heart attack. They'll be doing a thalium stress test in the morning. He seems to be doing well (complaining he wants more food!)Dad will be 80 in a few weeks.
Also please keep my dear friend Sandy in prayer following the loss of a much-wanted and waited for child tonight in her first trimester. Chris in PA

Dear Quilters,
I am a close friend of Doreen's parents. As a tribute to Doreen, I am trying to put together an album of memories of Doreen that are on the internet. I will give it to Doreen's parents. If you would like to email with thoughts, memories, etc. I would truly appreciate it. Doreen's parents are very special people. I know they would really appreciate this album.

Thank you,
Marci
mawiess@aol.com

The last part of that was supposed to be on the other page. Sorry!

Julie in GA

I have had dozens of requests for Granny Connie's address. What wonderful people you all are!!!

Also, I have had a few requests for Secret Pals, but I have already made up my list and sent things out. So if someone else is interested in setting it up, there is more interest. And the women in my group seem to be having a blast!

Julie in GA

P.S> I am going to the East Cobb Guild's show today with my yyy on tht I made last night. Thank goodness I found a book with directions, or I would have had to tape YYY to my forehead!

Grannie Connie, so sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you and your DGS. God's blessings to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Hugs to all.

Pat in Waterloo, IL

Dear Connie,
I am so very sorry about the loss of your dear husband. This is something we all dread. I will keep you and your DGS in my prayers. I will be with you in spirit through these very trying times. God give you peace and comfort.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Granny Connie my heart goes out to you and your family in this your greatest hour of need. May the Lord give you comfort and peace. You have many friends who are praying for your family. Love Ursula

I would like you all to remember my 9mo son in your prayers tonight and tomorrow as he is having a hernia repair surgery. And a prayer for Mommy's nerves. Thank you Ursula

Connie,

Words are so inadequate to say how sorry I am over the loss of your DDDH. It's even harder when it was unexpected. Warm quilty hugs to you and your DGS. Nancy in N.Y.

Granny Connie, So sorry to hear of your loss.
My prayers are with you and your family
Care in Ct

Granny....Hugs and Prayers sent your way...and special Prayers to your dear grandson..Thinking of you...
Doni

Please include Mary T. in your prayers. She has been a sweet friend to my mom - and by extension to me and my family - for almost 20 years. Her husband, Leigh, was killed in a single-car accident on the way home from work on Tuesday. They think he might have had a heart attack while driving, but I haven't heard the final say-so on it yet. Please keep Mary and her kids and grandkids in your prayers to get through the coming days.

Cassi in Ohio

My DDDDDH passed away this morning ... NOT expected! We will be going back to MT for burial so I won't be on the BB for a week or so. Please pray for DgS (he's only 13)and he loved his DGF so very much. It's so hard for any of us to cope with sudden death but mostly so for the very young. I thankyou in advance for your prayers and your caring.
Granny Connie

Hi Everyone !

Sorry that I haven't posted a update lately, but things continue to stay hetic around here !! DH is doing fine right now and still struggling to settle some of his affairs, while he can ! We still take one day at a time and nothing new to share from the doctors yet !! We go this coming Tues. to talk to cancer doctor on many questions
we have that need answers ! Hope you all still remain to keep him in your prayers and I do appreciate all your personal emails and snail mails of concern, means a lot to me !! I will post more later as I know !!!

Thanks, Elaine, NC Mountains

I am deeply sadden to hear of Doreen's passing. Please someone e-mail me about what happened as I cannot believe it is true. I just toured Australia and New Zealand with her in Sept and had planned to go to Hawaii but broke my arm. I am very distressed about this....Marian in NJ

Good day All!
I work in a Wal-Mart here in KC and one of my customers today was buying polar fleece for her newborn son to sleep on in the hospital. While talking with her I found out the baby was born at 26 weeks but was the size of a 22 week old baby! Her placenta had quite working and they had to take the baby to save its life.

The baby, a boy named Graham, weighed 13 oz and was 10 inches long. She told me he has a 50/50chance of survival.

I believe this baby needs our prayers very badly at this point. The only problem I have is that I will never know if he survives or not. Please keep him in your prayers.

Thanks, Adria

Please pray for my son who is entering the hospital tomorrow. Prayers for a complication free myleogram and most important, that there is nothing found that will warrant a 4th back surgery. Thanks to all of you that have already added him to your prayer list.

Raeann in Missouri

I am saddened to the core by the death of Doreen Speckman in Ireland this weekend. Such a wonderful lady, wonderful talent and pure inspiration! She was not taken with hersel, just loved all she did. Prayers and Hugs to her family.

I visited Marilyn at the hospital after church today. She looks and feels much better, but will be in the hospital until at least Wednesday. They have placed her back onto medication that she had before "Boston" but must be monitored while on it. The same one she had to wear hooked up to her with battery operated pump, which she DOES NOT want to take home with her this time. It seems that Boston and her Dr. here are not in agreement on what is the best for her, but the Dr. here seems to working best for her. How can specialists have such different ways to treat a patient??? She admits she was very depressed Friday before going into the hospital, but is better now. Says she is determined to live longer than DAD as she knows how worried he is that one of his children (she) might die before him and she doesn't want to put that stress on him. I told her she is going to be here for a LONG TIME yet, so please don't talk about it that way.

Thank you for your prayers.

Marty in Vermont

Dear BB Friends: Please join with me again this weekend with your prayers. Marilyn (my sweet sister) was taken back to hospital yesterday afternoon. Her DH was here early this morning (on his way back to hosp) to tell me and he broke down in tears. He says she is really bad this time and he is so afraid for her. He said she broke down in tears yesterday and said she was ready to let GOD take her, she just doesn't want to live this way any more. He says they put 3 IV's in her last night, but he doesn't understand what they are doing for her, so I have no other information about her yet. Her family will be there with her this weekend so I will visit her on Monday myself.

Marty in Vermont

During the heart catheterization Tuesday, the doctors decided my BIL Dean needed major heart surgery...there was a problem with his aorta. He hemmoraged and there were some problems with the heart-lung machine...the doctors were worried he be brain damaged, but so far, no sign of that. Things are still touch and go for him, however, and will be for several weeks....please continue to hold him and his family in prayer. Chris in PA

Hi, friends! I want to ask you all to pray for a friend of mine. His name is Brady, 13 years old. Three years ago he was diagnosed with bone cancer. He had a leg amputated two years ago and this past spring he was told that the cancer has spread to his pelvis bones. He has fought it all along but the treatments have now been discontinued because there was no progress being made. His father is self employed and there are two younger siblings in the family. As you can imagine, they are all physically, emotionally and financially worn out. Thankfully, they have a very strong faith and their church and community has been very supportive. Please pray for comfort and the presence of the Lord during this difficult time. Thanks, Susan in Texas

Well, the hearing is over, and the lawyer said he thought it went very favorably for me! Thank you all so much for the prayers and the emails, you all are so special.
Keep me in your prayers, as it may take up to 90 days to formally hear anything on the disability. Thanks again.
Kris, I'm saying a extra special prayer for you and your church. That is a hard time, a true test of faith.

Carol in SC

Thank you to all who prayed that Floyd not hit Jacksonville! God was merciful to us, we stayed in our home and the trees did not fall on the roof! I can't say that I was calm, but DH was and I praise him for sparing the lives of the men caught in the ocean that were rescued by the crew of the JFK. As of this time no lives were lost in our area, that I know of. We even had power back today.
Sara in Fla.

My local church is in the midst of a split...lots of hurt people and feelings. My sunday school class (women 35-65) wants to stay together if possible. These women are a great help through all the seasons of life. Pray that God leads us to the best place for all of us.

thanks,
Kris H in MD

Dear friends,
Today at 1:30 I go to the disability hearing before the judge. Please keep me and the laywer, and the judge in your prayers. My family really needs for the disability to be approved, and as quick as possible. Thank you so much! And a prayer for the folks who had to leave their homes too.
Thanks
In His Love, Carol in SC

Please join me in prayer for my BB friend Rosalie Molloy and her DH Joe, hospitalized for heart problems again this week(Rosalie627)
Theresa in Hawaii

My old friend Karen lives in Northern Florida, please send her and her family prayers that they are safe from the Hurricane. They were very lucky a few years ago when Florida had the terrible fires. Houses all around them were burned down. They need your prayers to be safe again this time.
Carol in Wantage

A quick note to ask that Hurricane Floyd will not hit the east coast, it appears to be coming to my general area, and is bigger than Andrew that hit Miami. I will not have time to check WWQP in the next few days, Much love to all
Sara in Fla.

My BIL Dean, who is diabetic and has a past history of heart problems has been having chest pains recently and will undergo heart catheterization Tuesday...Please keep him in prayer...past hospital stays have had some significant consequences and there is some concern among the family....Chris in PA

BETSY: I am still praying for your friend's brother, Neil Flynn. Sorry to hear it is so extensive. Keep us informed please.
Prayers are being said for all those who need them. Please sign your names to your prayer requests...it gives me something more to focus on.
Thank you all for your prayers for my sister, Marilyn. She is still doing quite well lately. I took her to her heart doctor last Tuesday and he says he doesn't have to see her for a whole month!!!

Marty in VT

A dear friend and fellow nurse has been diagnosed with cancer and is awaiting a stem cell transplant. while waiting for this it was discovered that her 10 year old grandaughter has an inoperable brain tumor. A group of us VERY amateur quilters got togehter and made both of them a "Prayer Quilt" to show them that God has them both wrapped in His love and those of their friends.

Last month I requested prayers for my friend's brother, Neil Flynn, and I am grateful for the responses I received. This week, they found 3 brain tumors. He will begin 15 days of radiation on Monday. Your continued prayers for him and his family will be greatly appreciated. Again, thanks to all of you,
Betsy in MA

Please pray for my DH. His job ends at the
end of this month - another contract bought out
the one he was working for - anyhow yesterday he
was told that him and alot of workers was on the
no hire list. This is so sad for us after all these years of work. prayer needed here today.
Scrappykat >^,,^<

A very dear friend of mine that I met on another quilters chat page has a request for all the prayers we can give. She was very vague about what is wrong but she told me her DD is in ICU and is in bad shape. Please keep her in your prayers. Her name is Gina. <3
Thanks,
Ursula in S. Jersey :o)

I just wanted to post a thank you to all of you who responded by reaching out to my friend Nina in Florida who is going through a difficult time with her marriage. I had requests from around the world for her address, and she has been overwhelmed by the sqishie shower....wanted to share her note to me:
I have been absolutely
overwhelmed by all the warmth and support (and fabric!) I've received from
your quilting buddies. What a wonderful group of ladies. Thanks.
That's what this board means...you're all fantastic! Chris in PA

Found out this evening that my father's
heart isn't receiving blood in the bottom
chamber. Please pray for him and our family
and that doctor's will continue with wisdom.
Carol in Oly

I would appreciate prayer for my trip tomorrow (Thursday) to Atlanta, Ga. There are 11 of us women going to a church conference, taking an SUV and 1 car. We plan to be back on Sunday afternoon. Please pray for safety, its supposed to rain tomorrow, and that we would all get along well, and for us to learn alot from the speakers. This is for the PCA women, some coming from other countries, and all over USA. Thanks.
Sara in Fla.

This week my husband is going for 3 weeks to Toronto on his own, for his finall physo...I really request your prayers...he is wheelchair bound...and being in Toronto dosen't seem to worry him,but it does me...I will have 3 weeks to my self...can't say I mind that,but please pray that this physo is successful, and that I can rest on the Lord...Thanks Barbara

When called upon to talk at a "Christians in Commerce" luncheon recently, I wondered where I would start. Then I remembered something that had been sent to me when I was recuperating from BC surgery. It is by James Dillet Freeman, and a copy of "I Am There" is now on the moon...carried there on Apollo XV voyage by Astronaut James B.Irwin and left for future explorations.

Quote:

"Do you need Me? I am there. You cannot see Me, yet I am the light you see by. You cannot hear Me, yet I speak through your voice. You cannot feel Me, yet I am the power at work in you hands. I am at work, though you do not understand My ways.
I am at work, though you do not recognize My works.
I am not strange visions, I am not mysteries. Only in absolute stillness, beyond self, can you know Me as I am, and then but as a feeling and a faith.
Yet I am there. Yet I hear. Yet I answer.
When you need Me, I am there. Even if you deny Me, I am there. Even when you feel most alone, I am there. Even in your fears, I am there, Even in your pain, I am there. I am there when you pray and when you do not pray. I am in you, and you are in Me. I am the law on which the movement of the stars and the growth of living cells are founded. I am the love that is the law's fulfilling, I am assurance, I am peace.
I am openness. I am the law that you can live by. I am the love that you can cling to. I am your assurance. I am your peace, I am one with you. Beloved, I am there."

May you find blessings through these words. Grace and Peace - June

Kris in MD is having a very difficult time. Her DH is in Korea for one year. She has 2 autistic children. She is really feeling overwhelmed and very tired. She needs our prayers that God will carry her through this ordeal. She needs to know that she is cared about. I know this BB has filled in some of the gaping holes in my life. Please do the same for her. She is a wonderful person. She is ,IMHO, a diamond. Thanks!
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

I need additional prayers, I ask you this past week to add my DH to the prayer list, now I need someone else added !! My Dearest Friend for many years called and her son, same age as mine, 31 yrs. was killed on a dirt bike and she is in terrible state, needs all of our prayers, only son ! It's going to be a hard time for her and she needs strength to handle the road ahead !! I will leave to be with her tomorrow and pray I can help her and that I can be strong for her even with my heartaches of my DH !! Thanks to all of you !! Elaine, NC Mountains

A friend's mother has just been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Please hold this family up in prayer (the Todd's).

For the last few weeks all I have done is cry
and grieve for a little girl who is the center
of a very ugly custody battle. I am not the
parent of the girl, but I have raised her and
loved her for three years. I might lose her
forever if the dad wins custody and I will
have her to visit and love if the mom wins cusody. What a mess.
But I am more concerned about the child than
my feelings. The court is a joke when it
comes to the welfare of the child. Lawyers
are money hungry and not very concerned
about the child but how long the case
can be postponed and billing hours, and I have lost all faith in
the legal system to protect the child. I am
going crazy with worry and I think I will have
comfort knowing that someone is praying with
me for this child. Please pray for her safety
and well being. I do not even know
where she is at this time because her
father has her in hiding. He is very
unstable and has been convicted of assalt
and battery many times. Her name is Robyn and
she is 5 years old. I would die for this child
and I feel like I am dying a little everyday.

A few weeks ago I asked for prayer for my DH. He has been out of work for 5 months. He had 4 really good job interviews since then. However, yesterday he got 3 rejections in a row. It seems companies don't want to hire mid-level managers, especially if they are over 50. He is getting so depressed. Please continue to hold us up in prayer. I know the Lord has a plan for us.

Thanks,
Pat in Ohio

I am so sorry, I didn't realize I put the wrong email address in !! I have been in a daze since all of this has come about !!! One of my already email friends mentioned the email she was sending kept coming back and this is why !!! Checked the email address on the below post of update for DH and saw I hit the wrong key ! Please excuse me, my mind is not with it, I do appreciate all of your concerns and emails, what a great group of people, I feel like I have family around me !!!

Elaine, NC Mountains

Hi everyone! I hope this posting finds you all feeling a little bit better, and still trusting in God's wonderful grace. I went back to the doctor for thyroid results...still low, so now we add that medicine to my wide array. But, at least it's there to help! I want to thank everyone of you that have kept us in your prayers, because , to a degree, a few have been taken care of! There have been some "angels" working around us, that have provided some financial help, grocery help...Thank You Lord for hearing and responding! I read the post from sewnsew39, She is quite a lady. I have a new friend too, from this board. Sherry and I really needed each other right now, and God just worked His miracles and there we were! Peace and love to all of you!
Carol in SC

First Off, I want to thank all of you for your prayers and emails,I will email you as I can, very hard right now to sit and think !!!! DH and I went to Asheville this morning to decide with doctor about treatments !! My DH ask doctor to be very out front with him on the cancer, so doctor was !!! Seems the cancer is too far gone for kemo or radiation, so only thing they want to do now is to slow down the cancer spreading at a slower rate, if possible !! They will give DH shots, one every four months to stop the male testosterone, if possible, hopefully, this will give him more time !!! So please keep in in your on going prayers and pray to give me the strength needed !!

Thank you all, Elaine, NC Mountains

Just a update on DH !! I ask you to put my DH in your prayers, he has been having severe back and leg pain, they talked of surgery !! Friday a cat scan was done to predict what type of surgery was necessary, well, the scan showed up cancer, prostate type, has spread thru out the body, fast moving, now into the pelvic and spine too !! We went back to the doctor today to decide on back surgery, but this has been put off for treatments to start tomorrow morning, they can't wait on the treatments, feel this is more important than back surgery !!! So please keep him in your prayers !

Elaine, NC Mountains

Just a note to say thank you to the Lord for the first rain we have had in over 8 weeks. It was just beautiful.

Hello everyone, I am feeling fine after successful surgery. We should be able to get pregnant in the spring. Husband just switched jobs and so did I. Money is very tight. Need prayers for patience to get through this time. All will be fine but pinching pennies is hard. It requires much self discipline. Pray for us. Nerves abit short.
Rebecca in MA

I hadn't read this board for some time. As I read it today, please, everyone, be assured that I said The Lord's Prayer for everyone who requested prayers.

May I please request the same? I read somewhere, sometime, that collective prayer is very powerful--would everyone who is so inclined, please join me in a prayer request at 4:00 p.m. (est), 2p.m. mountain time, 3p.m. central time, and 1p.m. pacific time? I've appied for a position that I would love to have, and hopefully see me through retirement.

I've had one interview, and was called yesterday for a second on the 8th of this month.

The Lord's will be done, thank you. L.S.

Please say a prayer today for my DS #1 (Nic). He is midway through Marine Corps. boot camp and today is his 18th birthday. TIA, Kim

i am thankful for the valley experiences i have been going thru. please continue to pray for me....i am going to the eye dr on wed. and am hoping he will tell me the optical nerve is improving. i also go the reg. dr tomorrow and hope for the right decisions to be made.

also i would like prayer for my daughter that hasn't spoken to me for 4 mos. i sure miss having contact with her and her little girls.

hugs and prayer for all that need them(we all do)
janice in washington

please pray for my very good friend that her children will be good and give her a break. Thank you

I would like to ask for prayers for my son. He has had 3 back surgeries, the last one a year ago which was a major fusion with metal instrumentation as well as bone graft. He lost his job and has no insurance and is totally dependent on us. He lives alone, and is having a very hard time coping with all of this. We spent one day this week at the ER as he was in so much pain. Took several IV injections of morphine to get him out of pain. Dr. thinks there might be more disc damage above or below the fusion. Please pray for him for relief from the pain as well as not having to have a 4th surgery. He will have to have another Myleogram as he can't have an MRI due to the metal in his back. This will determine the need for further surgery.

Thanks, Raeann in MO

we all know it is really God who does the work, but people who said a prayer for me helped so much cause my problems have so greatly improved that my doc (who really came in to the office to see me this afternoon on a SATURDAY!) said i was much better and later on in the day, i feel even more better...hee hee, more better! thank you for your prayers and may God bless you in return.

The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a 24 hour walk event Relay for Life in honor and in memory of both cancer survivors and those that have died. Community awareness quilts acknowledging thosee that have had a cancer is being made. 6" blocks are available. Suggested donation to the American Cancer Society is $5 per block. Last year 3 quilts were made and are on display in Southern California.
If this is a way you would like to give a hug or prayer for a loved one: Contact Superjeb@earthlink.net. Donations are made directly to the American Cancer Society. Quilts are made with volunteers and donated fabric and quilt hangers.

wow, there are so many nice people on the bulletin board who have contacted me since i wrote about my lyme disease plight. i wish i could write everyone one of the personally today to express my needs for prayer today, but one mesage is all i am up to today.

yesterday, my doc called out of the blue and said he was reviewing my case with another doc and they are very concerned. he couldn't come right out and say why, but i sensed grave concern in his voice. my husband took me to the doc after work to get my routine injections and my blood pressure was 200/160 so naturally i went to the ER.

they ran every test in the book on me and say the most likely explaination was that the hpb was caused by my uncontrolled pain. finalllyl someone recognized what i've been saying.

well, i am shakey and not makeing much sence and not spellingl any more either, but i want to tell my friends here who are already praying thank you and i'm sorry if i don't correspond for a few days. i am posting so they will know i did not throw myself off a ledge (shepish grin)

thank you to all who have snet me squishies that i haven't written yet, and appologies to any i amy have missed sending mty address to.. i am just so out of it. i guess you can tell.

wish i could write more concisely. i love reading the e-mails people have sent encouraging me and we can print them off for me to reda in bed, so plese keep wirting me even if i don't write back. i'll write back someday soon]

and please pray extra hard for whatever is worring my doc and for my health. the uncontrolled pain forces thenm to stop my treatment for lyme and n ow the lyme is getting out of control. thank you again for your prayers and love. keep on loving!!!!!
love, jo cheryl

Dear friends, THANK YOU to everyone that has sent e-mail messages, or offered prayers for myself and my family. What a blessing you all have been! I went to the doctor today and he gave me a handicapped sticker application. That should help me with having to walk so far when I am able to get out to shop for groceries. My insurance and SS applications still are pending, and I appreciate your continued prayers in this area. My DH and I are preparing our home for sale. Pray that God has the persons ready for it when we get it on the market. We cannot afford to stay here any longer, plus I cannot physically care for such a large home.

I feel I must share something with you that distresses me. I know I am new to the BB, and I don't want to cause any strife, but I was very upset to read the recent posts about Carol Johnson. I have been corresponding with her via e-mail for the last two weeks and today I was able to call her. I found out that we worked in the same hospital for years and never met until now. I had not seen the posts regarding her due to in-laws visiting, etc., and she DID NOT MENTION it at all. Only someone with great love and forgiveness in their heart could go without mentioning something so hurtful. She is a very gracious, loving lady. Being an RN (and Lupus, & Fibromyagia patient) myself, I know the symptoms, the pain, & the stress these illnesses cause. She has been through more than anyone should endure in one lifetime. Not only is she ill, but she was the only provider in her home due to her husband's illness. I know how devastating this has been for her. She has lost her income, and now is in danger of losing her dignity due to a misunderstanding. Like I said, I have not spoken to her about this. I truly wanted to post this just to ask you all for love and prayers for Carol and her family. But for the grace of God, it could be any one of you in the same situation. Until one has experienced devastation like she and I have, it is almost impossible for one to understand it.

Let me say again how much I truly appreciate your thoughts, prayers and messages. My days are brighter when I receive kind messages from you! I look forward to hearing from you soon.
With Love and Prayers for you all,
Sherry

I want to thank those that have remembered my DBIL & DSIL in their prayers. They lost their youngest son, 40 yr old, to a heart attack. The graveside rites were done as nice as it could have been done. His long time friend from the 5 th grade sang a beautiful song, what a wonderful voice and wonderful friendship they had. God Bless all....Linda in Ca.

I am home from the hospital now. My surgery to remove the tumor was sucessfull. It was malignant but was so small that the docs are sure they got it all. This produre ended the pregnancy but the baby had not continued to develope and I would have miscarried in a few weeks. I am a bit woozy but feeling pretty good. We will try again in the spring.
Rebecca in MA

My aunt sent word last night that Howard had come out of the surgery OK and that the doctors saw no sign of injury on the spinal cord. His recovery will be painful, but complete (they think!)
Praise God for his blessings.
Laura in Alabama

Thank you all for your cards, emails, and especially your prayers. Went to doctor this past week and it seems that I may have some problem with hypothroid. More labs done, and will hear from doc soon re: what to do. Also ...the disability hearing is set for Sept.15. So, again I will request prayers that particular day. I really need positive results from this. My family does too. I continue to hold you all up in prayer, and I wish for you peace and happiness.
Carol in SC

My cousin fractured his neck in a motor cycle accident yesterday (8/25) He is going into surgery at 4:00 CDST to have a piece of bone from his hip put into his neck, along with a steel plate. The doctors are hopeful of a complete recovery.
Laura in Alabama

Hello Everyone,

I usually post on the other boards, so hopefully you are familiar with me !!!

My request is for my DH, he has been having terrible back and leg pains for a month or more now !! Anyway, we went to a Bone Specialist in Asheville, NC today, seems DH has some bone damage and causing shifting thru the back area, could permanently paralyze him, if not corrected. Xrays are set up for this Friday to decide what should be done first ! Please keep him in your prayers, I believe in prayers and know they really work !

Thanks You All, Elaine, NC Mountains

I need prayer for my daughter who just found out she was pregnant. She has a healthy 11 year old and n January had a baby with mild Down Syndrome. We need prayer that this baby will be healthy. Allie is a beautiful child. An angel from God.

I'm sorry to post this to the list but I can't bear to answer all the personal emails. Thank you for all your prayers, hugs, and warm wishes and thoughts. Unfortunately, yesterday afternoon I lost the baby. The only way I can rationalize it is that now little Sophie has another Guardian Angel. Physically I feel fine, but emotionally I'm a wreck. Please forgive for not answering all of you personally. Your prayers mean a lot to me. It's comforting to know so many wonderful people care. Thank you.

Dear all BBers. Talked last night to Gabrielle's aunt. She said that last week Gabrielle had 5 chemo treatments and did just fine. She feels so good she went to Germany yesterday to settle her mother's estate. She goes for shemo 5 days in a row every third week. Thanks for your prayers.
Please add Jeff to your list. He is dying of cancer and is in the hospice program. His family needs our prayers support.
Thanks, Marge in Louisiana

I went to visit my friend Sandy (recently married and quite happy in that area, though still with some as yet undiagnosed medical problems.) She just learned that another close friend of hers, Sharon, had a serious melonoma on her thigh. Doctor thinks it was all removed, but it was quite advanced, so they'll be doing lymph node tests...Please keep Sharon in prayer for a clean bill of health and peace of mind. She's been very worried, given the advanced stage of the melonoma. Chris in PA

tough time this week with enduring miltary separation from DH overseas...it's really getting hard. I've scheduled people to come help with the kids, so I'm not stressed in that way. I just am getting to carry the life load in a way that single moms and dads can understand. I need Gods abundant mercy and grace to make it...covet prayers.

Thanks,
Kris H in MD
:)

Michelle in Vancouver B.C., I tried twice to send you Nina's address, but you're e-mail bounces back as undeliveraable....Celia and Kitty Kate and a number of others have the address, if we can't make contact, or if one of you who have the address could forward it, I'd appreciate it.
Everyone has been so caring....I know it will make a big difference for Nina to know there are still compassionate people in the world. Thanks...Chris In PA

I would like to ask that my DBIL & DSIL be remembered in your prayers. Their youngest son, age 40, who seemed healthy and robust died from a heart attack. They are devastated. He had only recently became a granfather. Thank you for your kindness. Linda in California

I am asking for all the prayer and strength you can give my husband and I. I found out a few weeks ago that we were pregnant. Our Sophie is 18 months old, and were so happy because we want a little brother or sister for her so badly. But this weekend I was having problems and I went to the doctor today. I'm only eight weeks along, and they took an internal sonogram, but they couldn't find my baby's heartbeat. It could be too early to tell, or maybe the tech just couldn't get it, or maybe a hundred other excuses I could use to not think of the worst. We have to go back next Wednesday for another sonogram. Please pray that this child will be healthy. I wholeheartedly thank you. Dana

Please pray for my husband's family. His father passsed away today.

Thanks,

Julie in GA

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This is a request for a card or squishy shower for a good friend of mine in Florida, as well as your prayers for her. Nina is going through a particularly difficult time right now, with domestic problems and upcoming surgery. She is also feeling very alone in the world. She recently wrote that she would like to start quilting because she needs a relaxing hobby, and I sent some advice and am putting together some other starter kit type things to send to her, but In know she really doesn't have the extra money for fabric right now. I know it would also mean the world to her to know she is in your prayers...women at our church here in PA have been praying for her and she's been quite moved and encouraged by it. (She's a homeschooler and the possibility of separating from her husband and trying to continue homeschooling or not being able to continue it is terrifying to her.)
Anyone interested, please e-mail me for her address....Any Gainesville quilters interested in a more personal approach, let me know....Chris in PA

A quick update on DGD Sandy. She had her thyroid surgery this afternoon and has done extremely well. We and the dr. thought she would only be able to whisper but she is "not quite" talking normally. When I took her flowers in to her I wrote on her little card "All the prayers worked. We are all happy that you will be your normal, happy self (because she has always been upbeat until the last couple of months). Love Grandma and the yellow yoyos". She was almost in tears this morning when I reminded her that you were all praying for her. Gotta go 'cuz I and another DGD Crystal are meeting Hannelore in Williamsburg at the Cracker Barrel at about 9AM. Then we are gonna have S.E.X. THAT will cxhaust me LOL and we will head for home and my own bed in KY. Had the WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY of driving in that horrible storm for 5 hours Wednesday night. Even the truckers were going 20 miles an hour!!!

See ya, Chris in C. KY

Thoughts and Prayers requested for a friend of 40 years and her DH. He had surgery to remove a softball size malignant tumor from his colon a month ago. He will begin chemotherapy on Monday next week. So far they do not find any cancer anywhere else. He is doing well now. Please pray that the situation continues this way and the cancer will not spread.

We should all remember the people in Turkey and the horrible devastation they have suffered. We are so fortunate. Fran in Central PA where it rained today - praise be to God.

I just posted several days ago about the loss of mt baby daughter. Well went to doc. for follow up exam and I am two weeks pregnant. I am very scared. I need to find His peace. I don't know what will happen but pray I will be able to deal with what comes. Rebecca in MA

A big PTL and thank you to all who prayed and sent cards and squishies to me while I was recovering from my injury due to the dog bite. I developed a serious and dangerous infection along with the bone, muscle and tendon damage. Surgery was set to amputate the first 2 fingers of my left hand, but an eleventh hour lab culture showed the infection responding to the newest antibiotic tried! PTL I'm currently having physical therapy to regain use of the two digits. All your prayers were truly helpful I'm sure in keeping my fingers still attached to my hand! Thank you all and God Bless! Nannette

Please pray for my friend Peggy's brother, Neil J. Flynn, Sr., who was just diagnosed with lung cancer. He is scheduled for a bone scan at the Dana Farber in Boston this week, and we are praying that the scan show that the cancer has not developed in his bones.

Neil is a God-fearing Irishman, and his family shares his strong faith. Your prayers from across the country will provide tremendous support for them.

Many thanks to all of you kind and generous people,

Betsy in MA

Hello everyone. I come to you with a special prayer request for 5 small children who need their Daddy terribly. My DH's brother and wife are going through a divorce. They have 5 children, the oldest will be 10 in Nov., and there is a set of twins. The youngest is 3. At any rate, this is the case of a truly unfit mother. I still don't know why she had children, but she did and they are very precious. My BIL is a police officer in Arkansas and is trying to see sole custody of the kids. When it came time for court, her attorney found out who he had to testify for him, and is now trying to stall. BIL thinks it's because her attorney is requesting his charges be paid if she wins and he's afraid she won't win. Meanwhile, these 5 children are left alone while the mother runs off to work. BIL has been called by creditors to pay them and does it to protect his credit. She has been evicted a couple of times for not telling the truth about having 5 children. It is pathetic. How a judge could turn 5 little souls over to a woman incapable of caring, is beyond me. The father wants the kids, and will do anything honest and decent to get them. We just want what is best for the kids. We've had them in our home and know first hand what the mother is REALLY like. I'm typically the first advocate of a mother not having children removed from her care, but this one is a real tough case. I know the power of prayer and we ask that the judge have the wisdom to see what is really going on and see through the lies that have been told. We also ask that the BIL have the strength to endure what his soon-to-be ex-wife is dishing out to him. I am so proud of the stand that he has taken and pray that the right thing be done.

Thanks again!

Sondra

DAD: He arrived home from hospital on Friday afternoon and is doing quite well. A therapist from Home Health Agency comes into his home to help him with his knee/leg exercises. He has not been able to bend his right knee for nearly 60 years due to a bad accident with a circular saw when he was 27 yo, so when this next six weeks of healing is over he will see a BIG difference. He looks well and I have watched him walk with his walker and he is doing fine (much practice in the past with his hip replacement in 1989 and his other knee replacement in 1996). However, or course the therapy is painful but he chooses NOT to take pain medications as he has bad reactions from them which is worse. He is a strong-willed man and determined to get back to his garden as soon as possible. LUV THAT MAN/DAD OF MINE!

MARILYN: She had a BAD day on Sunday, kept feeling electric shocks within herself all day (must have been the defibrillator kicking in) and was frightened. She is bloating up again and feeling not as well as the week before when I first returned from OHIO 99. I will be driving her to Burlington tomorrow morning for an appointment with her Heart Specialist again. Keep on praying for her please.

ME: Saw my podiatrist yesterday. He gave me tests that showed my circulation and nerves in feet are all ok. Something he calls Neuropathy and he gave me a prescription to take (Neurontin) for six weeks then to go back for re-evaluation to see if there is relief for me. If not he will refer me to a Neuro something-or-other. I took the first capsule before bed last night...I slept 2.5 hours longer than usual, until 8:35 a.m.! Don't believe I even rolled over all night long, as only one little area of my hair was messed up this morning!! LOL I have an appointment with my GP on Wednesday for check up on my Thyroid which he discovered was underactive just before I went to OHIO. He put me on medications (Synthroid) for that and wanted me to come back in a month for follow-up. I have never seen so many doctors in years. What happens to a person when they turn 65!! I DON'T LIKE IT...feel like I am falling apart all of a sudden. Have only been to docctors for annual check-ups, mammos, eye-exams, etc. for years and years. Now all of a sudden I find I have need for more. Is there a Capsule I can take to stop this Aging Process???!!! HELP...I don't want to get old and feeble, but then again....

I continue to pray for all who have the need.

Marty in Vermont

Faith, these are the words to a song that comforted our family when DH's father passed. The woman who sang this at the funeral had just lost her brother to cancer. The words were written by James P. Jolley, in memory of his sister.

"We'll Be Together Again"

There are times in our lives when we question why And we feel so lost and alone.
But if you could see your loved ones on the other side
The tears of sadness would become tears of joy.
Fulfill your mission in life, they are watching over you;
Move forward with faith in your heart.
It all has a purpose and someday we'll see that we'll be together again.
For this is not the end but the start of a journey back home.
Life is eternal and death is rebirth; the doorway back to those who've gone before.
So put your trust in the Lord, He will comfort your soul and show you what you must do.
Then go forth in peace and know in your heart that we'll be together again.
Just as the flowers bloom in springtime after the winter's frost and snow,
Just as sure as the sun will rise.
for this is His promise if we'll just do our part;
Then we'll be together again.
Some will go early and some will go late, based upon the need God has.
But it won't be that long til we all that pass that way, then we'll be together again.

Best wishes; we're here for you.

jdb in AZ

Thanks to God...
on the 16th, my local school (where kate attends) posted its list of classes for the fall.....I was worried that she would get sent to this talented/gifted teacher...who also has no patience for special needs kids (like autism...my child can read above her years, but needs help in other areas). She instead got a teacher who grew up with a special needs sibling at home. This teacher by far is said to be the best in school for spec needs kids. I'll reserve opinions for actual experience. HOWEVER it reminds me that God is really in control anyway.
Thanks be to God.
Kris Hayhurst in MD

Nannette Anyone in MI near Nannette? Haven't heard from her in a long time. She had a dog bite her hand and crush some bones. Don't know the outcome of her surgery.

Missy any news on the adoption?

Helen how is your eye? How is your DH? Your DM? Please give us some updates.

Linda in Stillwater how is your DM?

Anita how is your DGS?

Cassi any news on Mark?

Marge how is Gabrielle?

laurielou56@hotmail.com how is your son doing? Is he still in treatment?

ROSALIE627@AOL.COM how is Lillian?

Sandy Miller, Ashley, ND 58413 Has anyone sent her any cards? She has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Cathy is there andy news about Tiffany?

Chris how is Sandy? Please keep us updated.

wilcomb@flash.net how are you doing?

terrlee@mail.hcnews.com how is your friend who had the mastectomy and hysterectomy? How about her 15 yo with the brain tumor and dd with liver cancer?

Marty how is yourDad doing? Great news about Marilyn. Give her our love. How did the visit to the podiatrist go?

E-mail Address: sewnsew39@aol.com how are you and your family doing?

Pat in Ohio how did your DHs job hunting go? Please keep us up on what happens. We do care!

Rebecca D. in MA We will pray for you and your next pregnancy. Please keep us apprised of your situation. We hope you will enjoy quilting. Feel free to pepper us with questions. Best of luck!

con4quilts@mediaone.net Please let us know how things are going. TIA

Chris in PA thanks for the praise. We can rejoice with you!

Sherry please keep us informed on how you are doing. We will keep you and your family in prayer.

snail@sjnetworks.com have you made any decisions about your job?

I've been off the board on a trip the last few days and was saddened to hear the news of Bill's passing, but grateful that it was filled with love and God's grace. My prayers are with you Faith. Bill was a wonderful partner in life. He will be missed. Continue to keep us posted on how you are doing. Peg in Chicago

I have just recently found this site. I have been following along for about a month. I finally got the courage to write. I recently lost a child. I was 23 weeks pregnant when I miscarried. This was my third miscarriage in eighteen months. I have two other children ages 6 and 5, so these miscarriages were not expected. I am going to attempt another pregnancy but am not ready yet. I am an avid cross-stitcher so I thought I would try quilting. I am just begining but am enjoying it. I needed something to occupy my hands and mind.
Rebecca D. in MA

To Faith: Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

To all others who need our prayers - some are so heartbreaking. Makes me know how grateful I
need to be for all I have. And know that my prayers are added to so many hundreds if not thousands of others.

Please pray for a special intention. I prayed earlier and the court date was August which has been
postponed until January. Should have been dismissed about three postponements ago, but I do consider
this a blessing and just pray that justice will be done and God will be in each heart that day.

There is a lady that I work with whose husband is in need of a heart and liver transplant. They went to a clinic in Cleveland to meet with the doctors to determin the best corse of action. Infortunatelt, the doctors have determined that Wlater is not a candidate for this surgery due to his medical history and condition. His life is now in Gods hands alone. Please remember this family in your prayers.

Thanks
Kim

Please pray that I won't panic while in MRI machine and that test results will be something that can easily be fixed, nothing serious.

Faith - I've been think of you all weekend. Like so many others, just want you to know that you are in our thought and prayers.

One of the traditions at our church is to light a candle at funerals or memorial services. The candle can be interpreted in so many ways. I envision the flame as that bright glow of love the person spread during their life, and which continues on in the hearts of all who knew and loved them. You will always have that very special piece of Bill with you.

Cindy R. in AL

Faith - I am so sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know I am sending prayers to you and your family. Hugs, Janet in IN

My thoughts are with you Faith, and with your loved ones. May God Bless You and be with you in this time of need. Ilona

To Faith, your children, grandchildren and other loved ones,

My sympathy to you. It is amazing how we come to know BBer's, to feel their joys and their sorrows. I thought of you several times at work today. I hope that knowing that so many care will ease the pain.

Love, Dot in OR

Dear Faith,
Please know you and your family are all in our thoughts.
Carol from Wantage

Faith,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anita

Faith, please that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will make a donation in Bill's memory to my local Hospice. Michelle in Vancouver BC

Faith,
Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Moogie

Faith--you, your son and your daughter have all my love, thoughts and prayers. I know you know how many of us are with you in spirit right now.

Raeann in Mo

Faith, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. My God give you extra strength in the next few weeks.I am sorry for your loss.I will remember Bill with a Hospice donation.
Care in CT

DAD: My Dad came home from the hospital this afternoon after his knee transplant on Monday. Everything went very well for him this time. Thankyou all for your prayers, again! Now he is worrying about not being able to get out to caress his vegetable garden...you can take the man off the farm, but you can't take the farm out of the man!!!

MARILYN: She is getting stronger everyday. What a Miracle!! I should have gone out-of-town much earlier!! Though I am sure that had nothing to do with her making such a "turn around".

ME: I will be going to the podiatrist on Monday morning and hope he can tell me the cause of my problems and give me some relief!

My prayers are going out for all those who have a need. I DO BELIEVE IN PRAYER!!!

Marty in Vermont

FAITH: May God's presence be so real to you that you will feel His peace and love in a new and special way. My love and prayers are going out to you, Liz and Joy and the grandchildren. You are very special to me and to all the girls on the BB...you are not alone in this trying time. We grieve with you. I will be sending a contribution to the Hospice in Bill's name.

Much Love, Marty in Vermont

Dear Faith and family,

Time is the gentlest of all healers,
but while your pain is new,you must be hurting so much.
So please try to remember,
there are people holding you close

To let you know you're thought of in the loss you have to bear,
and may it ease your sorrow, just by knowing others care

Holding you close in thoughts and prayers
Grace in Ont.

Dear Faith,
The loss of Bill is a painful thing but at the same time it is sweet that he has been released from pain. To know that he has gone ahead to your Heavenly home and waits for you, is a comforting thought. I pray that God will comfort you and the rest of the family and that He will hold you all in the palm of his hand.
Know that we (the BB) all love and care for you and your family. We grieve with you. I hope that you will see all the love in the blocks we are sending that you will be comforted.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Faith my thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family. May Bill be in a kinder, genteler place
now.
Kathy in Pa.

Faith and family: May you find comfort in all the loving memories of Bill and strength in the thoughts and prayers of your many friends. With hugs and prayers for you all. Fran in Central PA.

Faith,

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow,
but remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the laugher, the smiles,
I've only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
my going has eased my hurt and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me,
not as I am now, but as I used to be.

Because I will remember you all
and look on with a smile.

Understand in your hearts,
I've only gone to rest a little while.

As long as I have the love of each of you,
I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

--

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gay

A message from a card by Sharon Harper Simpson

If there was Something we could say...
or something we could do..
to carry your burden for you
we hope you know we would.
If we could take your sorrow
and cast it to the winds..
we would...
But we can't...
So all we can do
Is stand beside you and be your friends.

In thoughts and prayers wrapping you in quilts of love.

Lou Ann in San Antonio

Dear Faith,

At this time of sadness, just know that many thoughts and prayers surround you and your family with love. And remember, as the poem says, Bill isn't going from you, he's coming home to wait for you. He will be walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind. Nancy in N.Y.

This is to let you all know that I received news from Faith this morning, asking me to let you all know that Bill passed away during the night.

There are no flowers by request, but if anyone is interested the family are suggesting a donation to your local Hospice Foundation in memory of William Horsky.

God Bless you Faith, you and Liz and Jay and their families are uppermost in our hearts and prayers, and deepest sympathy comes your way.

Celia

Just after posting last night, I went to church and learned that Laura and Ernie's ex-son-in-law has signed the papers relinquishing parental rights, speeding up the adoption proceedings for their grandchildren. The kids are so excited--Jordan, who is about 8, ran up to me after church, grabbed my hand and asked if I had heard the news! God has truly answered prayers in this difficult case. Charlene, Laura and I are both praying for your situation as well. Chris in PA

Please keep Judy in Ark Mrs. Noah)and her family in prayer tomorrow. Thanks, I really appreciate it.
Please keep Susan in Alameda. She had an injury to the cornea of her eye. Thanks!
Please keep Sissy's, in TN, son in prayer. Pray that he will come back to church and to seek God's direction in his life. Thanks!
Please keep Jojo Quilter and her family in prayer. Thanks!
Prayer request from Chris in PA. Please keep Laura and Ernie and their grandchildren, Kristina and Jordan, in prayer as well. Chris in PA
Prayer request from Kim in TX. Please keep Charlene in prayer. She has custody of her grandchild and is trying to adopt him. The child's parents aren't fit to raise him. Thanks!
Thank you all for your prayers. I really appreciate all those who pray.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Faith has let me know that Bill slipped into a coma yesterday and the morphine will just keep him there until the end. Her son and her daughter are both with her and Bill. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. I know Faith is grateful beyond words.

Monica in Maine

Please pray for my DH. He lost his job in March (2nd time in 2 yrs)due to downsizing. He is on the road this week with several interviews. Pray God keeps him safe and for the right job offer.
We have only lived here for 1yr and don't have a church family.

Pat in Ohio

Please pray for myself and my family. In May of 1998, I was diagnosed with Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and Raynaud's Syndrome. Up until then I was an RN and am now unable to work. Needless to say, this has been a terrible blow to our family. The constant pain precludes me from functioning as a mother and wife and has caused me much mental anguish. We have 3 children (18, 15, and 11), with the oldest going to college. There is never enough money since I lost my income, and SS has yet to approve my claim. We are in great need of a financial miracle right now. I can only cry as I write this. I never could have imagined that I would be in this situation. And, especially telling my private needs to complete strangers.I am trusting God to use this forum to unite people in prayer for us so that we will see the glory of His work. I know the Lord has a plan for us all, and maybe this is His way of slowing me down. But, I would appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement. I hope to be able to start a quilt while confined to my home, if I can use my hands. Thank you sovery much for your prayers. Love to all.
Sherry

DAD: His knee replacement surgery this morning took 1.5 hours longer than anticipated but all went well. D(not DEAR)SMIL,2DS (Norma & Marilyn) and I waiting in the waiting room for 7 hrs. 45 mins.(except for time we went out for lunch) until he was put in his own room and we could see him. He was still groggie but his color was real good and he joked with us and the nurses a little. He told us that he was aware of what was going on all the time. He couldn't hear anything though as he didn't have his hearing aid in. We girls didn't stay long, only to let him know that we were there and for him to sleep as much as he could before the pain starts. We will go back tomorrow and everyday while he is in the hospital. Thankyou all for your prayers. Hopefully he won't have any problems with the pain drugs giving him hallucinations this time. His surgeon told us he doesn't know HOW Dad could have even walked at all with the condition of that knee. When he was 27 yo he had a terrible battle with his pant leg getting caught in the belt of a circular saw while helping a neighbor get wood ready for the winter. When they finally got the saw engine stopped, Dad had been whipped around 7 times and the ligaments and tendons in his knee joints and ankle joints were twisted and stretched out and his feet were facing behind him. He was in hospital for 13 weeks and was told he would never walk again. He had a one-man farm, a wife and four small children, and his determination and hard work in therapy prooved the doctors wrong. He graduated from wheel chair to crutches and to canes and finally was able to walk without any aids at all. As a result of that accident, he has had a hip replacement, and now both knees replaced and of course is racked with arthritis. BUT you never hear him complain. Right now he is laying in the hospital worrying about what is going to happen to his lovely vegetable garden. Most has been harvested but tomatoes, corn and potatoes. Being a Farmer all his life, he continues to have a huge, weedless garden every year. Says he loves to watch things grow and to work in the soil. Sorry about this long post....can you tell that I am very PROUD of my Dad and love him so much!!

MARILYN: I am still amazed at the change in her. The nurses at the hospital today couldn't believe the change in the last two weeks either. Marily keeps telling people, "I'm normal again" with a big sweet grin spreading across her face and such a twinkle in her eyes. She just received a Handicap License Plate and Card to carry in her car on Saturday and now fears they will take it away from her. 8^) We are praising God and thanking you all for your many prayers all these weeks and months.

Marty in Vermont

Please keep Judy in Ark. (Mrs. Noah) in prayer this week. This is going to be a very difficult one for her and her family. They, especially, will need prayer on friday the 13th. TIA
Praise that Marilyn is doing so well.
Faith and Bill are in our prayers.
Nannette how are you? Cindy how are you?
Maggie Meadow Mouse and her DH, how are you?
We really want to know how everyone is. We don't forget you or forget to keep praying for you.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Our situation continues to worsen. We paid the bills with my husbands disability check, had our 10 year old's hair cut for school opening, and now it's the 8th of the month and we are absolutely broke! We have no money for groceries, gas, clothing, nothing! What are we to do? Does any one out there have an emergency plan for this? Please ask everyone you know to pray for us to pray for financial intercession so that we can make it through this month with food. We don't qualify for food sstamps because we own our house (which has been in the family since 1925). All I ask is that God's Will be done in this. Whatever you feel that God wants you to do, please follow His prompting. Thank you so much. I feel that God has lead me here to this wonderful group for a reason. Maybe you all feel that way. My pain prevents me from typing anymore (aren't you glad!!?), so I'll go, and pray for those of you who have requested it. In His Love, Carol

i posted a prayer request earlier this week and this new prayer request is for prayers of thanksgiving for all the nice people on this bulletin board!!! I have been overwhelmed with the response i've had from 10 people already. i wrote about my lyme disease (and daughter and her boyfriend) and i also asked for people to send me one piece of quilt scrap. i am so filled with joy at the wonderful kind people who have responded. i am working on responding to everyone with a little energy i got today. but here is the clencher. i asked for the wrong size quilt scrap. how could i be so... uhhh... not spatial??? this is living proof of what lyme disease does to brains hee hee...i can blame lots of stuff on being sick.

the quilt instructions said:
"Patch size: 6- 1/2" x 2- 1/2".
add seam allowance to templates."

so i deduced that 3"x8" would work. i realized when i got my first scraps today from Marge in LA, that i had requested the wrong dimensions. i measured the pattern with a ruler and found that the actual template with seam allowances is 5-1/4" x 7"!!! i could just kick myself, but that would hurt too much. i just get so confused sometimes that i can't think striaght.

i'm going to write everyone who has contacted me and i hope i get my mess straight.

now i know i am verging on chatting and not prayer requesting, so i will move to the chat bb's and look for some of my new friends. this site is soooo neat. thank God i found it.

Pray for me... we're about at the two month mark of DH's one yr unaccompanied tour to Korea. It is hard...days go by fast, but It's a lot of work taking the needs of two autistic kids and becoming mother and father to them. God has held me up so far, but this is REALLY the toughest challenge of my life.
I need His Grace to make it.
thanks,
Kris H

Forgot to mention regarding Mark's tumor, what they REALLY want is to find it in the appendix, because that would be the simplest to remove!

Cassi in Ohio

Wanted to update you on Mark, who I was you all to pray for last week. He went to the doctor yesterday and our couples' Bible study group all met for dinner together last night so we could lend support, etc.

Well, it's a MAJOR PRAISE!!!! He has what is called a carcinoid tumor, which is relatively rare. It is an extremely slow-growing form, and they are still going to run some tests to find out where it is (I think they're going to check small intestine first). Apparently when you drink some dye stuff this thing will light up like the fourth of July. If they find it, they will remove it.If they don't, the doc said that would be okay since it's so slow growing even leaving it in would barely affect his life expectancy. Also, they do not treat this with chemo.

WOW, we were bowled over. We were praying for a "best case" scenario, but didn't even dream that one this good existed. We are now praying they find this tumor with the first test they run, remove it and that will be it!

Thanks for your prayers of support....Cassi in Ohio

A friend of mine has survived a hysterectomy and double mastectomy in the past. Now she has had two strokes in the past 10 months. Her oldest daughter (15) has an inoperable brain tumor and has already outlived the Dr.s prdiction by a year. If this family hadn't already had enough problems, last month the youngest daughter(10) was diagnosed with cancer of the liver. The Dr. said they needed to prepare for the worst. She's already lost from 81 lbs down to 58 lbs in this short time. I feel so helpless. I need to do something for her but the only thing I can do is try to get them on as many prayer lists as possible. That's the only way I know to help. Thak you

i found this wonderful site looking for a way to implement a quilting inspiration to meet a need-- i need a way to quilt in bed on my back. it is impossible for me to sit up for even a few minutes without horrible pain. right now i can feel fever getting hotter throughout my body. i am getting nauseated from the high levels of pain. i take cancer strength pain meds, but they just don't touch the pain. some of it is nerve pain. i've been sick a long time and my doctor says it will be much longer. which i have grimfully confirmed through my own research.

the reason i am in this shape is because i was bitten by numerous ticks as a tree climbing, hole digging little girl, who also liked to sew on the treddle (sp?)sewing machine in the basement. one of those ticks was infected with lyme disease but no one really knew about lyme disease back then, so i went for decades undiagnosed, while the insidious disease dessiminated throught my whole body causing arthritis, central nervous system damage and invaded every system of my body. by the time this happens, lyme bacteria have cleverly hidden themselves away, and in my case, i grew more ill waiting for doctors to even discover the bacteria which was already sapping away my life. i always felt sorta bad growing up, at times i was very sick, i always had low grade fever, my knees started to get arthritis in them in 4th grade. it has been a slow spiral donward healthwise since then until the past 5 years which has been a scarey roller coaster speeding straight down. i won't burden you with more details. my letter is probably already too long for anyone to still be reading, hee hee.

on my 40th birthday i found my self in bed, wondering what undsicovered disease was killing me cause i was sure i was dying! the good news now is that there is hope for me to regain part of my health and function, and at least i'm going to live, probably. but i face many hours in bed, probably for many years and the treatment makes me sicker. so sick that i hardly want to live.

today,i am nearing my 44th birthday as i spend my first day in an empty nest. i sent my 20 year old daughter, who also has a serious case of lyme disease, off to college (two course class load only) she will live on my disability check until she can locate financial assistance. she was unable to get any financial assistance living at home because of my husband's income (not her real daddy)and he could not see a way to help her himself.

please pray for her. please pray for her wonderful boyfriend who recently contracted lyme disease on a spring break fishing trip. and please pray for me. why we got such a concentration of this insidious illness. i need prayers for patience, healing, and friends. i am so isolated and friends just drift away into busy lives. no one can sit still long enough to lie in bed by someone and read, or quilt, or embroider beside them. i have really tried hard to find a stitching partner and start a "two person guild," but so far that idea has not taken root and grown past the asking stage. i've gotten a lot of no answers...everyone is so busy today. that makes it hard to keep asking, cause the no answers really dash my spirits.

and now, if anyone is still reading:) i believe in praying about everything. please help me pray about an idea i had for quilting in bed. i want to make a friendship charm quilt which is one with only one shape but every piece is of a different fabric. how would i ever come up with 400 different fabrics when i only need a piece about 3"by8"? fabric stores make you buy at least an eighth yard. and fat quarters are usually $1. that could be a very expensive quilt and would be impossible for me. plus, i really can't get out to shop and find 400 different fabrics. in the 1800's people shared fabric scraps for such undertakings. i save scraps and i have around 75 different fabrics. does anyone know of where i might post a notice and request a small piece of fabric from other internet quilters. i think it would be so cool to have a quilt pieced from fabric from 400 people i met on the internet. and perhaps in exchange i could provide them with a copy of the pattern i am using, "apple core" or some other remembrance????. and my idea is getting more exciting cause what if everyone sent me a short story about themselves and i could put them in book form and display the quilt somewhere public as a tribute to the past and present spirit of quilters. cool huh? i just don't know where to start yet and my sitting up energy is so limited. as i write this (in several sittings, nauseated by pain, just a reminder about how bad this crud is and hopefully scarey enough to make everyone still reading take severe measures not to get tick bites) i am already cheered up thinking about it. it's comforting to think of cuddling up underneath the quilted love and prayers of strangers but i know my fever is still rising cause my cheeks feel like i've got a 2nd degree sunburn on them.

thank you for reading my letter and for praying for me. please e-mail ideas and hellos to me! and feel free to forward my info along to anyone who might jump on the healing quilt bandwagon with me.

love and warm quilted hugs,
jo cheryl

My DSis best friend of 15 years has passed away. She had cancer that spread so fast nothing could be done. Her name was Joanne and she was 56 years young. She loved to hand quilt and was the best I'd ever seen. Please say a prayer for her, her DH Norman, her DS Doug (19) and my DSis Dee Dee who lived across the street from her best friend. They all are suffering a great loss. We will miss Joanne so much.
TIA,
Ursula in S. Jersey :o(

I haven't been posting about Sandy because there hasn't been anything different. Now her surgery on her thyroid gland is scheduled for Aug. 20. My DD#1 Donna (Sandy's mom) will be in VA on the 18th and then leave on the 24th. I'll be going over on the 19th and will come home on the 21st. Another granddaughter will be here on the 18th so Crystal will be going with me to VA. I'd like to ask all of you to please continue with your prayers for Sandy and add Donna to them. She has Lupus and stress always makes it worse. She will be flying and is very afraid. She usually uses Amtrak but that is too expensive now that she isn't working. Thanks for all the prayers since I first posted about this and for the continued prayers.

Prayers and hugs to all who need them and even if the need isn't posted.

See ya, Chris in C. KY

P.S. I think I'm gonna get brave and go on the IM this week!!!!!!

Please pray for my friend Christina, a former Proving ground resident who moved on and is moving on again to Ft. Bliss, TX

her son is four and has had developmental problems of unknown cause/origin or diagnosis. They have taken him to a clinic (Sparks) in birmingham AL, and thus far haven't heard conclusive clues or a diagnosis to this boy's problems.

My friend is up in arms about this...pray for strength and wisdom in the move, and direction to services her son will need (and a GOOD pediatrician, too).

She will appreciate your prayers, and I will too.
Her name is Christina,
but my name is
Kris Hayhurst
in NE Maryland :)

Just a quick note of praise for grandson #3 who was born by "C" section Sat. morning 7/31/99. He is Carl Reed, named after DH. Baby and DD are doing fine. Praise for wonderful doctors and staff- these nurses are truly gifts from God, I have seen the flip side and can really appreciate good nurses!
Sara in Fla.

Thank you all for your prayers for Tiffany. I have not been on the computer myself for a week after Tiff's accident, I fell and reinjured my back that has been broken before, so I have been laid up in bed. I am much better thankfully.

Tiffany's swelling in her brain went down after about a week and a half. They started taking her off her paralytic (which made it so she could not move) and they took her off the medicine that kept her brain activity down. She started twitching and fluttering her eyes. They casted her whole right leg, both hips and down half of her left leg. They say she is back to an age of one or so it seems right now. But we are all just soo happy she survived. I believe it was around the 15th of July that they let her out of the ICU and they have moved her to a children's rehabilitation center by Baylor Hospital Dallas called Our Children's Home. Because of the problems hear I have not had alot of contact with them since they went to the rehab center.

Again thank you all for your prayers. Nothing has happened yet as to prosecution of the young man who hit her.

Cathy in Texas

I just found this area, and I am so thankful that God has directed me here. I am asking for you all to hold myself and my husband of 20 years, and our 10 yr old son. i was diagnosed with lupus about 8 years ago, and up until the last 2 years I did great! two years ago, on a Saturday morning, I started having terrible pain and weakness in my right hip and leg. I (was) an RN, but as this problem progrssed, I had to quit work and file for disability (which is still pending). My husband was injured in a work related accident 10 years ago. He has gone through 2 back surgeries, and to this day continues to have devistating pain in his back and legs. He is on disability, and has been for about 9 years. As you can imagine, we are feeling the strain financially, with expensive medications and treatments. Please pray that if it the Lord's Will, my disability claim will come thriugh VERY soon. And pray for my precious son, who has been so strong through all of this. He says that he hates for us to be in pain, but is so glad we are all at home together! Isn't that the most precious thing that your child could say to you? Please remember us all in prayer, as I will you all. Thanks new friends! Carol from SC

Please keep the family of Judy in Ark (Mrs. Noah)in prayer. This family needs continuous prayer for a situation that is very traumatic, especially on August 13. Ask that justice will be done, inspite of some who would have it be otherwise.
Please keep little Monty (kitty) in prayer. He is a young cat who may become paralyzed. TIA
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Several have asked for Sandy's address to write a
cheerful note/letter/card. She has been diagnosed
as terminal CA. Just a nice greeting, no details
necessary - and your thoughts and prayers are
needed. That is her full address:
Sandy Miller
Ashley, ND 58413

It's a small town!! Thank you all.

Is it permissible to request a card and/or letter
shower for Sandy who has recently been diagnosed
with terminal CA? She needs cheerful, kind,
friendly chats: Sandy Miller, Ashley, ND 58413

Please pray for the city of Atlanta, and all of her people. We had an unexplainable mass murder in an office building downtown and more in a county south of here. Please also pray for the victims and their families. Our city has had more than our share of violence lately.

My sister in law, Lillian is a diabetic. She has lost one eye and most of the sight in the other. She is on kidney dialysis 3 times and week. She had a fall about a month ago and broke her pelvis.This is healing. When she fell, however, she rubbed some places on her feet and legs that are not healing. The doctors say she has 95% blockage in her leg arteries. They are doing an angioplasty in hopes of restoring some circulation in her legs. We are praying this is successful. We need all your prayers. She is just 58 years old.

I have not been on in the chat for quite a while. Things have been hectic here. I discovered a few months ago that my 20 year old son is a heroin addict. We have tried N.A., methadone clinics, counseling. He has now been accepted into a rehab clinic and leaves August 6. Please pray for his success in getting relief from this awful time in his life. He will need all the help he can get! Thanks and God Bless you all!

My friend Gabrielle,who has cancer, has changed doctors, been accepted in the program in Shreveport and had an exploratory scope proceedure done this morning to see where things stand and where to go from here. Happy to say there has been no new growth in the interim and the chemo will proceed with a higher dose sson. Thanks for all your prayers
Marge in Louisiana

Please include in Mark in your prayers, as well as his wife, Cheryl, and their kids. They are good friends of ours from church, as well as being in our couples Bible study. Mark went in Monday to have his gall bladder removed and they discovered cancer on his liver and small intestine. Doctors say that cancer is secondary, so they are searching for the primary source. So far the x-rays, CAT scan, etc., show the major organs are clear, which is a praise. They are still investigating the blood work and other possibilities, including colon and prostate, to find the primary source.

Obviously going in for a gall bladder removal and coming out with a diagnosis of cancer has blindsided them. I spoke with both of them last night and they are upbeat, spirits are good, though Cheryl admits to having been a basket case for the previous 48 hours. We're all praying for the "best case" scenario here. One child is starting college this fall and the other will be a H.S. senior. They go back to the doctor Tuesday...don't know if they'll find anything else out before then. Thanks!

Cassi in Ohio

Just needed to share what I can only view as a miracle in our lives last night....around 4:30 I woke up to a smell of smoke in our bedroom. I couldn't pinpoint it and checked other areas of the house, but didn't smell anything. My husband and I had just decided it must be coming from outside, drawn in by the window fan, when the power went out in our bedroom and we knew the problem was in our house.
A small box fan at the foot of the bed had overheated and shorted out, throwing the circuit breaker...we just switched to breakers from an antiquated and inadequate fuse box system last November, and I'm very grateful.

Also wanted to thank those who have been praying for my friend Sandy...she was married in a beautiful ceremony Sunday afternoon and never stopped beaming! Chris in PA

Katy had dental work done today with general anesthesia. She came through like a trooper, and her teeth are all mended. We are home and she is resting. The doctor and the dentist are checking in on her regularly (phone). The medical company that caused the reschedule the last time gave me some nice gift certificates, and Katy wants to get back to normal post haste (coordination problem as the meds wear off). Thanks and praise for all things go to God.
Thanks for your prayers...God bless you all
Kris Hayhurst
Sesame Street Pal in MD

Thanks for all the prayers about my recent move.
It went very smoothly, the U-Haul did NOT break down, nothing got lost, no one got hurt.
My stuff is pretty well in place now and I am
just wrapping up a few loose ends before I start teaching in a couple weeks.

I'm a lot happier with the town, people are real friendly - more than I thought possible. And there IS a classical radio station I can pick up (a little thing but important to me). And I have a car now that works well.

I'm still a bit apprehensive about teaching - it'll be the first time I really taught a college class on my own, without a supervising professor to run to if things go wrong. But everyone has told me that being concerned is natural and a sign that I care enough about it to do a good job. I just hope I do. Succeeding in this job (i.e. teaching the students well) is very important to me - not only because I want to keep the job and have a good reputation, but because I want my students to come out of my classes knowing what they need to know.

To all of you who have prayer for little Brandon Paul, he will coming home from the hospital tomorrow! What a Praise!. He was not expected to live at all, and after 6 months in ICU he has made a wonderful start in life. Born 1lb. 4 oz, is now almost 6 lbs, and all his surgeries are done. His brain scan is normal, and tomorrow night he will be able to be home with his mom, daddy, and big sister. Thanks to everyone who has prayed for him.
Sara in Fla.

Can anyone tell me what has happened to Ridgeley Reichert? Her family is still on the prayer list at my church.
Cecelia in NC

I haven't had time to check in on the BB for quite awhile and was glad to find this new (to me) forum.
My grandson, age sixteen months, was recently diagnosed with a rare disease called Kawasaki Disease syndrome. There are several symptons and he exhibited all of them about a month ago. He is now doing better but one of the side effects of this disease is damage to the heart arteries. He has one artery that is "stretched" and there is fear of anuerysym. He must have repeated echo-cardiograms to monitor this and so far there is no change. Please remember Tyler in your prayers and hopefully, his condition will not worsen. Thanks for listening and bless you all.

Anita in Illinois

Hi,
The request I am about to make may seem odd, but I appreciate the chance to post it and have the understanding of you great women!
My Mother has a rare disease called CREST Syndrome. I am not even sure what all the letters stand for, but it includes Internal Progerssive Scleroderma (sp?) and Pulmonary Fibrosis. She has 1 lung that is fully fibroid and the other has about a small pancake size of capacity. She is having trouble breathing and swallowing. She has stomach pain and general achiness all the time. She is on about 14 different meds, including mophine every 2 hours. Last summer she started to really crash and we thought that she would be dead by mid-August. Well it is now almost 14 months since the "crash" and she is still hanging on, but very miserable. I have been her primary care provider though most of this while trying to raise 6 kids and my husband lost his last job because of that. (He found a new one right away, so that is OK) We are now expecting #7 in about 3 months and I have no energy!! Surprise, Surprise!! She is now in an assisted living apartment and they are helping with her cares a bit. She was in hospice, but the "nurse" said that she wasn't living a bed to chair existance. Even though it takes her a half an hour to recover from going to the bathroom. Which is MAYBE 10 feet from her favorite chair that she spends most of her day in. So they pulled her off.....huge blow to us. (I, and Mom think that the nurse didn't like her and that it was basically an excuse to get rid of her!)
So what I am asking after this TOO LONG of a posting is that you would pray for the end to come for her soon and painlessly. I know that it may seem strange, but it is the best thing.
Thank you for listening.
I am sorry this is so long!!
Linda in Stillwater, MN

Hello fellow creative Christians,
Please join us in prayer for all the teenagers in Cape Town who are facing the enormously bewildering choices of drugs,the occultand deception as these are all packaged in seemingly good wrappings. Pray that they will be receptive to the scripture and the choice of following Jesus.
Thanks,
Linda

YOu guys are really something. Thanks for all the words of encouragement. They came at a time when I was really feeling low. Am making doctor's appointments and will probably get in before the end of the month. I think I responded to all who wrote me. I was away last week and busy cleaning and packing the week before that. I'll check once again just to be sure. Michele, my email to you bounced, please write again.

Thanks again guys, I realy love you all,

Melodye

Making the right decision to stay at a job where my wages are not done fairly. Hired for 6 hours, put work 8 hours. Administrator feels that's my problem. Where others are paid hourly no matter how long they work. My pay is set salary. Now some of my job duties are being done by a private agency. Which charges a fee. I enjoy my job, convenience to where I live, co-workers are fun to be around. Changing jobs mean traveling.Pray that the Lord will lead me in the right direction.
Whether or not to just put up with the situatiion.
I pray that this will be the Lord's will.

I know there are so many people who need prayers, but I hope you all can sqeeze another prayer in.

My mother is in the hospital (1500 miles away) and it looks like she is getting to the end. In the last 21 months she has had two surgeries on a broken arm, diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, fractured her hip in April and has been taken by ambulance to the hospital twice in four days. She is now retaining fluid (edema) and has chest pains constantly (angine--the cardiograms are negative). They are also looking for TIAs (mini strokes.

The dr. now says she cannot ever go home again. My DH and I are planning on going to CT. in the next ten days or so. Right after I find out if I have optic nerve damage and if he has a herniated disc.

Are we having fun yet? Need to keep our faith and humor but it is hard sometimes. Anyway, I have rambled on long enough. Just found this site a couple of weeks ago and it is great. Will keep saying prayers for all of you.

Thank you so much.

Helen

Thank you for your prayers...discernment kicked in at the car lot, and I discovered I could buy a new car with a few options for my money. I cannot begin to tell you that I am grateful for all the ways
GOD has protected ME!

Thank you bb prayer friends.
Kris Hayhurst in Maryland :)

Hello All,

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it is all free to you. the website is http://www.thehungersite.com/ check
it out
Peace
Tracy

Well, the baby is well and we don't know if he is still in the hospital or has been moved back to the orphanage. Hopefully we will get a court date in Moscow and know when we will be able to travel to get him. Please pray that the date is sooner than later (August versus September) and that our journey is safe and short. Thank you for your kindness, I appreciate it very much.

I have tucked all of you in my prayers too.

Missy

Our dear BB sister, Cindy, needs to have a squishie shower. I have her addy if you need it. We want you to know how much we care about you. You are really having a hard time now. I think I am remiss for not suggesting it sooner. I am very sorry Cindy. Okay YYYBBAngels, do your thing.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

We need to have continued prayers for these people.
I have 4 friends who are driving from Jacksonville Fla. to Tallahassee, Fla. on Monday to testify in court. I vol. with a crisis pregnancy center they are 2 Dr's- ob-GYNs and 1 grl who runs our post abortion Bible study, and the director of the center. The Abortion Rights Action League filled an injunction to Gov. Jeb Bush's bill for Parental Notification before a teenager can legally have an abortion. These people, my dear sisters in the Lord, are going to testify how abortion hurts women. Please pray for their safety, that they will be well spoken, and that the bill will stand up to this attack. Thanks so much! Sara in Fla.

My hand is getting better. I still have all my fingers, they are not all very useful at this time but we are hopeful. A major and very dangerous infection has became the problem now. I'm on a large antibiotic dose and every other day I need to go to the hospital to get an intravenous antibiotic dose. I could lose the 2nd finger of my left hand to the infection as it is on the bone. Nannette

My boss's wife was in an accident. They have done all the surgery required now, or at least they hope. She was moved to the Rehab. center on Monday to start to learn how to move with the cast on. Now we are not talking much movement. She broke her hip and they put 2 pins in that. She broke both legs so has casts from the knee down on both legs and crushed her heal on one leg and broke the foot on the other leg so both feet are in casts. The thearpy is just to keep her moving everything as much as possible. She will be in the Rehab center one more week and then go home. Her sister is going to be able to stay with her thru the day and her husband, my boss, will be there in the evening and night. The cast comes off in 3 months. But then I imagine the real therapy will begin. She loves the Lord and her spirits are very good but really needs us to continue to keep her in prayer. I told her about the BB Prayer page and how many people and places it reaches and she thought that was real COOL. Lois in NC

Dan was struck by lightning. Dan has improved a lot. He has begun driving and has gone back to work part time. Kristi said he still has some problems particularly in concentrating but does not remember being struck. As far as he knows he was golfing and woke up in the hospital. He still looks "drugged out" but is more active, going out to dinner and they attended part of the local relay for life cancer fund raiser. I believe they are slowly getting their life together. I spoke to Kristi about the prayers they are receiving and she is extremely grateful for everyone's efforts. I will post about his progress again soon. From speaking with several others who were struck by lightning, he still may have physical and emotional problems ahead of him but is doing very well so far. Nancy

it is hard to type with a broken hand, 2 broken ribs, whip lash and a possible blown out knee. I haven't been able to sew at all since the accident on 6/11/99 and am going crazy. Cindy from KS.

Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Please keep my father in prayer. His only remaining brother died this week and it's been hard on him. He is the last remaining member of his generation of the family. Within the past year he has buried his oldest daughter, his only sister and now his last brother.Thanks..Chris in PA

Urgent prayers. The rescue organization that I got Bogie kitty from is in need of help. It's run by a circle of volunteers who rescue the cats and then keep them in their homes until they find an adoptive family for them. One of the founders of the group, Mary, had a cerebral hemorrhage and can no longer care for her cats. She was the backbone of this organization. They are having emergency adoptions and have plastered the neighborhood with signs. If they can't find homes for the cats (I believe there are almost 80 of them) the state is going to put them to sleep. I know that they can find homes for these cats,
Dave and I are considering adding another to our home (if Eponine promises not to kill it) and the people I babysit for, are considering it as well even though they recently adopted three. But I think Mary needs some help from God. She is elderly and perhaps it's her time to go to God, but I wish it could be without pain. After all she has done for these cats for the past 20+ years I think she deserves a little peace. Would you please pray for her and for the cats that they might find good homes? I am very worried about this. Jenny

Please keep Jojo quilter and her family in prayer. Tuesday is the court date.

Please keep Mrs. Noah (Judy in Ark) and her family in prayer. They are going through some really difficult times.

Please remember to keep Sandra's (Sandy Toes)niece in prayer. She is 8 weeks pregnant with twins. She is on bedrest and feeling very ill. Pray for her and the babies.

Please pray for Ridgeley and her children and for Jean and her children. This is a long and difficult process. Please pray that Ridgeley will contact me. I am so worried.

Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

Let's all remember the Kennedy family and the nation as the search continues for the plane of John Kennedy with his wife and sister-in-law on board. This has been a day of anticipation as I sit and HQ and watch CNN in anticipation.

Thoughts and prayers to Faith and Bill and everyone else who needs the wonderful power of special prayers. Fran in Central PA where it's HHH.

Have you seen the messages signed by "God" that have been appearing on billboards around the country? Some of them include:

"What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand?"
"Let's meet at my house Sunday before the game."
"That 'Love Thy Neighbor' thing... I meant that."
"I don't question YOUR existence."
"Loved attending your wedding; now invite me to the marriage."
"You think it's hot here?"
"Need directions? Follow me."
"Tell the kids I love them."
"Need a marriage counselor? I'm available."
"Have you read my #1 bestseller? There WILL be a test."
"I can think of ten things that are carved in stone."

-- The Church Lady

PRAYER CIRCLE ANGELS. I have a list of Angels who take prayer requests from me. If you have a need and do not want to post it in this public forum, you may email me and I will send it out to the Prayer Circle Angels. If you would like to be one of our Angels, please email me. The more the better.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

TODAY IS A HARD DAY ,EACH YEAR FOR ME I RELIVE THE DAY MY 2 YEAR OLD SON TOOK HIS LAST BREATHS IN MY ARMS.ITS BEEN 8 YEARS SO ITS NOT AS PAINFUL BUT THERE IS STILL THE SADNESS AND THE EMPTINESS IN MY SOUL.HE IS WITHOUT PAIN NOW AND IM SURE HE IS CAUSING ALL KINDS OF MISCHIEF IN HEAVEN.I JUST LOOK AT MY TYLER'S STAR QUILT I MADE AND KNOW HOW MUCH HE IS LOVED BY US.WE REMEMBER YOU WITH LOVE TODAY MY SWEET LITTLE BOY,WE MISS YOUR CHEEKY,DIMPLED SMILES.WE ARE BLOWING BUBBLE KISSES TO YOU SO CATCH THEM.WITH ALL MY LOVE,MOMMY THERESA

Erica,
We will be praying for your and your family for a safe move and a not-too-difficult transition. I, too, moved once to Oklahoma, far away from everyone else I knew, but I least I brought DH and 4 DK with me (or, more accurately, we followed DH to his new job!). It was still a jolt to be far away from our families. But one thing I discovered: roads and planes go both directions, the phone (and now email) connects even there, and there are nice people everywhere. Ultimately we decided to move back to Oregon, but not until we'd had a taste of a completely different life and made a lot of memories -- and a brand new baby, now 21, who claims her Okie roots! Remember you are a gift to the people of Oklahoma and them to you, and enjoy your stay there, however long it may be. And send us messages -- we will be thinking about you in your new home. Do you have your new address yet? Quilty ((hugs)) to you from Portland,
Maureen/OR

I know this is kind of a minor thing in
comparison to others, but would you
please keep my family and me in your prayers?
Monday my parents are helping me move to
Oklahoma. My dad will be driving a 14-foot
rental truck and I know some of them are
prone to problems. I just want to get there
safe and sound, and without too much strain
on my parents (my dad has a heart arrythmia and
knee problems).

The move has been kind of stressful for me - it
is the first time I am going somewhere where
I don't know anybody or have no relatives.
And I'm going to be far from my family.
I've been praying for the strength to deal with
the loneliness I know will be coming.

Erica

Thanks for your prayers about my car situation. I have been advised by some car guys to get myself into a newer vehicle (and out of the car that needs a ring job which means a rebuild engine and two weeks without a car. I found one that I really like, three years old, still under factory warranty and minivan, but the price has to come down. somewhere in the Greater Baltimore area Harford or Cecil County there is the car that is meant to be mine. My sunday school teacher said that she prays before she gets a car, and God has led them to the right one every time. The one I am looking at getting may not be for me...I need discernment on this one. Pray for wisdom AND discernment.
Thanks,
Kris Hayhurst

Please keep Jojo and her family in prayer. On the 20th they will go to court about her mother's death. They are hoping that the woman responsible and the nursing home will be charged with her death. The defendant is calling some of them as witnesses. This is very distressing because they want to be in the courtroom to hear all the testimonies. The family needs to have closure and feel that those responsible will be punished. This will be a very difficult time for them, so please keep them in prayer. TIA
Faith and Bill, you are continually in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice I am so glad to hear from you. Praise God for all the blessings. We all need to continue to keep Janice in our prayers.
Maggie Meadow Mouse I am so glad to hear from you. We will continue to keep you and DH in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris, we will keep DGD in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how things progress.
Monica, I am praying for a quick and easy recovery. I am praying that the surgery will give you relief from the pain and make life so much nicer.
Let us all go back over the PP from time to time. We don't want to let up on any unanswered(as yet)prayers. Those with needs please keep us current on how things are. Don't forget, we love to read the praises.
I want to thank all who are praying for others. I really appreciate it. Your are doing the best you can for others. God will hear. He will bless you for it.
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

I have been home from Co. for a week, resting. Went to the drs in Spokane Tue & Wed, couldn't see the surgeon because he had an emergency, so rescheduled for the 28th. the radiologist was optomistic, wanting to do an mri to see if the tumor shrunk. the surgeon called wed night and said he is still baffled about my eyesight in right eye gone because i could see in hosp after surgery....he thought i should see an eye specialist. he told me to check with my reg eye dr. so much for the blah part of my life....

I praise God for the sight i have, for what health i have and getting to spend time with my children and grandchildren in Co. My oldest daughter wanted to be there, hoping we all will be able to get together soon.

Glenda in Korea: Thanks for the beautiful FQ. I have never seen such beautiful orental fabric before.

Kathi in NY: the card is real cute and your words of lovingkindness show thru.

To All The Others Who have said a prayer for me: Thank you so much. our days on this earth are numbered, and then we get the rewards we have worked for. Once we have recieved Jesus Christ in our hearts, a gift, then we want to do all we can so others will be in heaven with us....that's the way i see it. Love only grows, thank you all so much.

Monica in Maine: My prayers for a speedy recovery.

janice in washington

Monica came home from the hospital yesterday, she is still very sore but glad to be home and is doing ok. She cannot yet sit at the computer to receive or send e-mail, but wanted me to let you all know the she is very thankful for all of the well-wishes and squishies.

Thank you all very much.

Monica's DH,

Joe

Prayers for all that need them....I have been away and have not kept up with all that is going on here on the PP. So many people in need. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

I have a prayer request for my best friend Karen. She is the one I wanted to make the Armadillo wallhanging for (she is from Amarillo, Tx). She had been feeling dizzy and went to the doctor. They did an MRI and found an acoustic neuroma. This is a tumor on the nerve that goes to your ear. It is a type of brain tumor, but usually benign. It gets bigger, though and they either treat it with radiation or with micro surgery. Please pray that she gets to see the right doctors and they do the right thing for her.
She is the sweetest person I know. A school teacher for special needs kids and is always thinking of everyone else.

Also, I have a real praise. The woman that works for me, Karen (different from the first Karen! It was a bad day for Karens on Tuesday!!)She escaped death when a Semi drove into the side of her car (with her stepson beside her)on the way to the Airport. Witnesses said that she came soooooo close to going under the wheels of the truck that they couldn't believe she could just walk away from the accident. She is an energetic, bubbly person who always tries to do the right thing and I praise the Lord that He spared her and her stepson. The world would have been a sadder place without her sunshine.
A woman who witnessed the accident stayed with her until the police came. The truck driver tried to claim that she drove into him, but the woman said NO! She saw the whole thing and he just swerved into her lane and hit her car. Praise the Lord for people like that who were willing to stay and take precious time out of their life to help someone they didn't know. Karen was able to drive the car away...all damage is 3 ft off the ground.

Ronna in Happy Valley

Just wondered if you would keep my DH and myself in your prayers. He is having heart problems and I had a bad mammogram and have to go to a surgeon. Hopefully it is benign. Please pray that our two doctors appointments go well. Thanks in advance.
Sue

I'm writing to ask a favour.
My sister loves this forum. When she is near our computer
she reads and logs on . But she spends her summers working at
a Boy Scout Camp in the wilds of Northern Ontario Canada.
Hence she is a long way from the internet.It also makes planning a
party almost impossible.Therefore I am planning a bit of surprise for her
50th Birthday..Hundreds of birthday cards. Could as many of you as can,
send her a card. If you could simply state a friend from the BB Hugs, Prayers
etc...Her birthday is August the 14th.
The Address is:Shirley Whitwell
Haliburton Scout Reserve
P.O. Box 450
Haliburton ON. Canada
K0M 1S0

Thank you.
Her sister Lois

DGD Sandy finally has a set date for her thyroidectomy; August 20th. The doc could do it next week but Rei couldn't get here so soon (he's overseas). She is going through Red Cross to help get Rei here sooner. Her blood count is down to normal and she has a only a little shakiness left. Feels much better but still terribly tired. She can't do her normal job of fitness trainer ('cuz her heart rate goes too high) so she stands out of the pool and directs water aerobics. She said to thank all of you that are praying for her.

Since it's 3:15AM I'm going to do a quick download of the quilt and chat pages and I'll catch up tomorrow (I hope!!!)

See ya,
Chris in C. KY

After reading to catch up tonight, I am holding all of you who have posted, in my prayers and in my heart. I am glad you have this page to turn to when needed.

Please keep an elderly friend of mine, Jean, in your prayers. She fell and then had several seizures on Monday and is now in the hospital, not doing well. Discouragement at her various problems gets her down, but she is a wonderful woman who has given so much to so many.

Good night and God bless.

Lynn in TX

I posted a while back requesting prayers for my family. I would like to update everyone how things are going. My DH Tom had his echo stress test and the results were so impressive. He is completely without any heart problems, he apparently just had a false positive stress test in our local hospital, but at the larger hospital it was better than good. My oldest son Doug that I said had carpel tunnel - well apparently he does not. He went to a specialist yesterday and has a syndrome that is caused by repetitive actions (typing, etc.). The doctor told him absolutely no more typing and he should see major improvement in his pain in 6 months to a year. I am doing so much better since my car wreck. The only thing really bothering me is the whiplash, but was prepared for that to take a long time to improve. My youngest son Shane is holding his own. Needless to say, your prayers have helped my family immensely and I am so grateful for this page, and this wonderful group of people. I read as often as I can and always ask God to remember everyone on the prayer page. Thank you all so much.

Cindy in Kansas

Another update on Brandon Paul. He had surgery on Mon. afternoon, and is doing well. Continue to pray that he can get off ventalator quickly, and be able to go home in August.
Aunt Anne in S. C.- My 84 yr. old Aunt in S..C.. is taking care of her 85 yr. old sister with Alzheimer's, and the 85 yr. old needs to be moved to a nursing home that takes Medicaid. I thought that the place I contacted her would take her, but just found out there are 20 Medicaid beds and close to 200 people on waiting list! Pray that God would provide a place for this 85 yr. old quickly, as their living condition cannot continue as is.
Thanks, Sara in Fla.

Would someone please fill me in on Monica in Maine? I am not on the BB much in the summer, but I saw mention of Monica and surgery. Please would someone bring me up to date? Thank you Jan in Maine

Good morning,
So good to hear that all went so well with Monica. Thank you GOD for looking after her.
Also wanted all of you to know that My Mom 's knee replacement went really well and she is home again AND trying to walk already. She says she is experiencing more pain with this knee then the first one , but figures it is because this one was in worse condition then the first, so they had to go deeper..
Just cannot keep that lady down. Guess we will
have to for go the visit this year as she will not be able to sit in the car for that long, to drive her up here. Oh well just have to pray that all stays well for next year.
Thank you all for the positive thoughts.
Grace in Ont.

Monica had her scheduled surgery this morning, the surgery took about two hours and her Doctor siad it went very well. She has been sleeping most of the day and has just started to come around this evening. She is experiencing some pain and discomfort but should be home in 2-4 days.

Monica's DH,

Joe

Thank you to all who have sent the kind notes of sympathy and prayers. We greatly appreciate it and also thanks for all the wonderful wall hanging ideas. I haven't decided what to make yet, but I'm getting closer to a decision. God Bless you all. Love, Becky from Vermont

I posted on the first day of July about my littlest nephew and his diagnosis of liver cancer a year ago.
Presently there has been concern that a new tumor has shown up in the margin of the liver that was left.
A big concern was that the cancer was going to show up in the lungs.

I have good news to report that the CT-scan a couple of days ago shows the lungs CLEAR AND HEALTHY!

Where we go from here, is to have the surgeons see my nephew, Ben, to evaluate a possible biopsy with removal of the questionable margin of liver. On the MRI, they cannot determine whether what they are seeing is scar tissue left from the first surgery or new tumor.

Please keep in prayer Ben
s need for healing and the strength needed in the family during this time

Ben's mommy (my twin sister), says that you wouldn't know to look at Ben that there is anything wrong. Ben's a typical "terrible two", who is trying with all his little might to keep up with his 7 1/2 year old brother. :-)

A friend in quilts,
Joan

Why do these things have to happen when DH is is GONE-overseas in Korea, not here? The rings have started to go on my 1993 dodge caravan minivan and I need prayer through this. Pray God will take me through this (looked at buying a newer car, cheaper to get the rebuild or rebuilt engine). I gotta stop going to fabric stores during a heatwave!
Thanks,
Kris H-in MD

Praise God, DD#1 and DGD#2 arrived home safely from Germany. DD#1's DMIL got stuck for 3 hours on Tacoma Narrows Bridge because of a truck accident. DH and I went to the airport and picked them up. We met her back here at our house. She took them to her house after a brief visit here.
Keep all of the traveling BBers in prayer. TIA
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

I was told to post here again! P;lease forgive me I am on chemo and I forget where I have been. I have had 4 treatments fo chemo so far. My red blood count is down that is why they say I'm so tired and sleepy so much. If it goes down any more they will be giving me a shot a week to try to build it up. I tried to go to sleep at the wheeel three times yesterday but had a frined with me and she hollored when I would cross the yellow line. I apreciate all your prayers and sue do need them. GOd Bless each And Everyone of You!
Your friend Ramona from Ky

Hi fellow quilters, I hate to be asking for prayers for myself, when there are so many who need help more then I do... but here it is.. early Tues. morning I was biten severly by a dog. we had to pry the mouth open to remove my hand. (left) On weds morning I had surgery to repair if possible the crushed bones and joints in the first 2 fingers. The ortho Dr. is unsure how well the proceedure worked and the extensive bite holes may cause the dr. to amputate the first 2 fingers. Here's the thing, I'm too old the learn to quilt without my first 2 fingers of my left hand! Please pray that I heal and don't need to have those fingers removed. Thanks so much, God Bless you all, Nannette in MI

You will all be remembered in my prayers.

Faith and Bill..My love to you both...

Missy..I will certainly be praying for your dear little one...it is now that he needs his dear mom to be with him..

To everyone asking to be remembered in prayers.....God Bless..
Linda in California

Please pray for Robyn, mother of three young children, and a very good friend. I have wondered why she hasn't called me, she moved out of state, and I lost track of her but she has always found me. I found out tonight that 3 years ago she suffered a brain anurism. Ironically her family moved her back home and she is in a nursing home 4 blocks from me. This time it was my turn to find her. Please pray for Robyn, her family and that God will have mercy, All she ever wanted was to have a happy family and be a loving mother and wife.

Thinking of you, Monica, have a speedy recovery. Love for Faith and Bill and all of you who need a hug.
Susan Joy

We were supposed to go to Russia in June to pick up our son, but ran into a bureaucratic delay that postponed the trip to August and now again to September. Now, the baby is in the hospital in Russia with a fever. Please tuck us in your prayers that the baby is well soon, and our trip is not only not delayed again, but moved back up so we can bring him home soon! Thank you so much for your kindness. Missy/NC

Good morning,
Maggi, so good to see you again. Have tought about you often. Glad to see that you are home and pray that all will continue to go well.
Faith.and Bill, you are constantly on my mind and I pray that each passing day will give you peace. Be in touch with you soon.
Monica , if you are checking, will be thinking of you today and pray that all goes well for you.
be safe all.
Grace in Ont.

FAITH & BILL: I am so sorry to hear the latest up-date on Bill. My heart goes out to you BOTH!! I am continuing in prayer for you and all the family and hoping for a MIRACLE! Be optimistic and know that all the BB is holding you up in prayer constantly. God bless you all.

MAGGIE MEADOW MOUSE: Thank you for the up-date on your DH too. Our prayers go up for you and family too. He has been through so much already. God will not let you endure more than you can handle.

I pray for each request as I read the BB Prayer Page and want everyone to know that. Sometimes I am at such a loss for words, but my heart is with everyone and their needs at this time.

Marty

We are finally back home after 3 months away in hospital and cancer clinics. My DH is doing fairly well and the latest MRI shows some shrinkage in the remaining part of the brain tumor. He has completed 36 radiation treatments and will contine chemo until next Feb. This is an experimental treatment and we hope and pray that it will work. He can't walk more than a few steps without falling down and still gets bad headaches but his spirits remain good and optomistic.

Your prayers and notes included in the card shower were wonderful and helped us through our difficult times. My husband cried when he heard how many of you were praying for his recovery. He could not believe the compassion from people who didn't know him. The power of prayer is truely wonderful and has given him hope for his recovery. We are not out of the woods yet so please keep those prayers coming.

Thanks again.

Maggie Meadow Mouse

We just returned from visiting my DMIL in MD. Gloria spends a lot of time resting in bed. While we were careful not to let the children wear her out, she did enjoy their visit and cheer so much.
A few years ago she had a mastectomy on the affected side. Last year some lumps were found cancerous. She continues to find lumps occasionally. Her entire left arm is swollen and painful from past chemo. In the past she has had various chemo, radiation and hyperthermia treatments.
Recently, protein shakes have given her a bit of energy and helped put on some weight. She went to the DR yesterday for the possiblity of another mild chemo treatment to start. I don't know the outcome of that visit yet.
Please pray for her spirits, to alleviate her pain, and for another chance for all of us to visit her again. She is expected to have about a year left. Thank you.
Kristine

My husband and I lost 2 of our daughters, ages 14 & 18, on May 5th as a result of a car accident. Please pray for us.
I want to make a wall quilt in memory of our girls to hang in our church. They both loved white roses and I found a beautiful blue & white rose fabric I would like to use. If any one has a pattern to share that you think would make a nice memorial quilt, please email. Thank you.

Must be a day for updates ... this one is not so happy. The tiny baby called Mighty Mo, who was born about 2 1/2 weeks ago in Portland at just 10 ounces, died yesterday. She was just too tiny, even if she was a fiesty little thing. Her twin sister, who weighed in at about 2 1/2 pounds, has now been upgraded to "fair" condition and apparently doing well. Please continue to pray for the little girl who survives and of course for their family -- no names have been released. Mighty Mo is just fine now, but for the family, it is a difficult time still. I'm going to give my grandbabies even bigger hugs than ever tonight!
Maureen/OR in Portland, where Summer finally arrived, a day late for the 4th of July barbecues!

My friend who had been contemplating suicide has done much better after she found out so many were praying for her and she was accepted to an experimental cancer treatment program in Shreveport. Thanks for all the prayers
Marge in Louisiana

Update on Brandon Paul, the premie born Valentine's day. Just today I was told he is now up to 5 lbs. 1oz.!! What a praise this is. He was never expected to live, and mom had been previously been told to abort him, when she refused and he was born at 1lb. 4oz. he was not expected to live more than one or two days. I thought he would be going home, but needs surgery which can now be done. Please continue to pray that Dr's will have wisdom, and that all will go well. The 2 yr. old sis. now has flu and parents can't visit until she is better.
Also, pray for my DH Carl, growing up in Fla. he has had many skin cancers removed, now has more spots that are "suspicious" dealing with HMO's is always stressful. Trying to keep this short, pray that nothing is malignant, and that DH will make and KEEP all apointments. Thanks
Sara in Fla.

DH John called last night and said things were a little bit better Monday at Scout Camp and he thinks they'll be able to stick it out. I talked to DS Chad for a minute and he said the day was "okay."

They only got to swim once, which considering the weather was probably not enough, but the report is the heat may be going down a bit (like 90 instead of 94). John says he's too old for stuff like this....he would have paid $1000 for a ride home yesterday.

Chad slept in John's tent Sunday night, which John thought helped. Some of the leaders weren't too happy about it, but John said "tough." Actually, he said something much stronger than that, but after all, this is the prayer page, so I won't repeat it! LOL! John also checked out Chad's tent, which he's sharing with a friend who is, by all reports, a total slob. John made the friend straighten the tent up and hopes that will make Chad feel better about his living space.

So your prayers have helped....I'm not driving to kentucky today, and their last chance is to try to make me come get them tomorrow before I leave for Quilt America early Thursday morning. Praises to all who prayed for this situation....and continued prayer for better weather and lots of fun!

Thanks everyone! Cassi in Ohio

If you have posted prayer requests, please keep us up to date on how things are going. We need to know how to pray and what to pray for. We want to know how our prayers are answered. This page is also for praises too!. We need to hear the good news. TIA
Please keep my DD#1 and DGD#2 in prayer on Wednesday and Thursday. They are flying from Munich to SeaTac. I worry so when they are flying. Go figure, I'm married to a pilot. But I am a mother first. TIA
Take care and may God bless you and yours!
Love, >^..^< Kitty Kate in WA >^..^<

I have two prayer requests tonight. First, for my sister Jane. She is in her late 30s and has battled alcholism for probably 20 years. Recently she got involved with a pretty heavy duty outpatient treatment program, and has completely blown it. I guess I would like prayers for her, to truly admit her helplessness, and start getting well.

My other request is for a dear friend, Sue. We became friends 18 years ago when our kids were tiny. A move has separated us for the last 12 years, but in the last 2, we have stayed in touch with email. Sue had cancer 7 years ago, and then 2 years ago, developed it her liver. Nothing has helped, and now they are saying she has weeks left. Her pain is very bad, and I am asking for prayers for the pain to be bearable, and for her to be at peace, which I think she is.

God bless all of you tonight!

Lynn in TX

Are there any other quilters suffering from Clinical Depression? If so, would you email me? I'm going through a rough patch right now and am trying to decide whether to go back to the doctor or just ride it out.

Thanks,

Melodye

Please keep in your thoughts my friends Barb and Bob whose younger son was murdered on his 22nd birthday by "friends"---this was a tragic end for a child who struggled all his life with mental illness---and was deeply loved by his parents and brother.
Kay

This isn't as vital as most of the prayers posted here, but I'd appreciate prayers for my DS, Chad, and DH, John. They left for Scout Camp Saturday morning - Chad's first time to go. John called last night and reported Chad is miserable, wants to come home, doesn't feel good, etc. Chad is generally a pretty tough guy (he's 11) and he's been camping before with Scouts and also with our family. We suspect the heat (which has reached emergency levels around here) has something to do with his problems. Plus, Sunday was still a check-in day at camp and they didn't have a lot of stuff to do, so John said it was fairly boring. Today (Monday) they start the regular activities. Please pray that there's nothing wrong with Chad healthwise and that once he gets started being busy with the acitivities he'll feel better about being there.....otherwise you'll be praying for me making a 6 hour drive to go pick them up!

Thanks - Cassi in Ohio

What happened to her and how is the other children?

My best friend's 6 year old daughter was hit by a drunk driver last week. All three of my young children and I saw. Her name is Tiffany Harris and she is still in critical in ICU at Children's Medical Hospital. Her brain has stopped swelling and even though she developed pnemonia she is doing slightly better. I hope you would all reach out your hearts and prayers to her and her family. Her mother and father will not leave the waiting room so we, her friends and family, have been providing money and home cooking for them. The school Tiffany attended had a garage sale this weekend to raise money and the father's work is going to have a fund raising bar-b-que to raise money for the family too. Tiffany's brother (10), my three children (2, 7, 9), and the neighbor's two children (2, 7) need your prayers too. We will start counseling next week or so to help them come to terms with such a gruesome sight.

I will try to keep you posted on her condition. It's been one week so far and she is hanging in there, she is so strong, but there still hasn't been much change.

Thank you

The doctors have ruled out myesthenia gravis and MS for my friend Sandy, but they still do not know what is causing the double vision and muscle weakness. She'll be undergoing a brain scan and more tests this week....wedding is still expected by first weekend in August...Please continue to keep her in your prayers....Chris in PA

For those of you who read the bb chat, please keep Beth and her husband in your prayers as they are going through a tough time right now.

Valerie in Ohio

I knew I was forgetting something when I posted the other day. My DGD Sandy is still having mega problems because of her thyroid gland. They will do surgery and remove all but the smallest amount but the surgeon wants to wait until her #'s get at least to the top of normal before they do the deed. She also got the flu last week and spent almost the whole week in bed. Thank God she has wonderful neighbors who come over and cook for her and do her yard work and whatever else is needed. She had been sleeping and heard noises outside, got up to see what was going on and her next door neighbor said "What are you doing up? Go back to bed." He was doing yard work. I would love to go over for a week or so but "things" keep me from it. Please all of you keep her in your prayers for a while longer.
Thanks.

See ya, Chris in C. KY

Several weeks ago, I had asked for prayer for my littlest nephew, Benjamin and our family.
A year ago, Benjamin, at 21 months of age, was diagnosed with liver cancer.
Ben went through four rounds of chemo and then surgery followed by another two rounds of chemo.
We've been "cancer-free" for a year.
But in the past two weeks, Ben's AFP count has quadrupled. He went for a chest X-ray and an MRI yesterday, 6/30/99. We don't have the results back yet, but if there is cancer again, they say that there is not chemotherapy that would take care of it.
If it can be isolated, then it could be surgically removed.

We need your prayers. Please pray and pass this message on to others you know who would keep this little one and our family in prayer.

Blessings to you,
Joan Troyer
Albany, OR

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