RONNI -- sending up extra prayers for your mother, and you all, esp for Tuesday. Sometimes things have to get worse, before they can get better; that may be what you are experiencing right now. GOD knows that you are trying to help her; sometimes people are so sick that they just don't realize it -- i.e. Alzheimers' patients can't remember that they don't remember; the mentally ill don't realize they are sick: they think everyone else is; the mentally challenged don't know what they can't know, etc. We as family are doing our best; and it is so hard when others do things wrong and the good, loving families like ours, get tarred & feathered becuz of them.

There is a fine line between trying to help someone when you know they need it, yet not step on their personal rights; and trying to help a loved one, yet getting stomped on yourself (we are learning this now ourselves). Both the mentally ill and the family suffer in situations like these. It is so ironic really; and as our population ages, it is going to happen more and more and more.

So people, you better get ready. Get those wills and POA's made now while you can. Don't wait until your loved ones are sick; do it way ahead of time. If you own a home or property; get a will & POA made out at the same time, esp if you are married. If you have aging parents or other senior relatives make sure they have things like this in order, becuz if you/they don't, the government will be stepping in whether you/they like it or not.

We have to give GOD time to do His work, but know that ^PRAYERS^ continue ... :hug:


PRAYER REQUEST -- I forgot to ask you to pray for my BIL, Steve -- he has injured a disk in his lower back (lifting their riding lawnmower :nono:) and he can't get therapy until mid-June or later becuz they are so booked up. THANKS, faithful Warriors!

Ronni I am so sorry you are dealing with all this and yes I will be praying for all of you as you go through this situation praying God will help you get the help you need.

Rosebud DH shoulder pain disappeared once he had the neck surgery. We are very happy with the results of that. He still has difficulty swallowing at times, but not serious and we have been told that should eventually go away. His back problem has improved some with the prednisone he took, but he feels he might have needed more of it althought the problem with that is it made his blood sugar rise.

Sure will be praying for BIL Steve. Tony went through that long wait for treatment with his neck. So I sympathize with him having to wait and in such pain. Is he able to get pain meds while waiting? Tony did, but I never could tell that it helped. However, I thought maybe that as bad as it was that maybe it helped some. But his disk had ruptured in his neck and it was so severe. I pray Steve's isn't that bad and that something will happen and he can get help sooner.

TRISH -- thanks, prayers continue for TONI ... :hug:

Well, we will be going to the city hospital for the tests & exam for my fifth round of chemo. Pray that my red blood platelets are over 100 so that I can have the chemo treatment tomorrow (Tuesday) and stay on schedule. I have tried to eat lighter this time, so I hope I will stay the same or not gain too much from those steroids. Still, I am pleased that my side effects have leveled off so well. Just have had some sore muscles & fatigue this week.

PRAIZE GOD and thanks to Him for answered prayers, and all of you for your prayers for DH & I, and all our family too. I woke up really early this am becuz my mind knows that DH is going to an activity day and we have to go for my chemo prep exam/tests as well. Good thing, as the alarm clock got all screwed up somehow and says it is only 2:55 am -- maybe the hydro went off again. That happens a lot out here in the country.

^PRAYERS^ continue for you and yours ... :hug:

Rosebud, continuing to keep you and your entire family in prayer , that Rosebuds chemo will soon come to a successful end and that the entire family will see healing in their particular needs. Our God is able.

THANKS, EVERYONE -- Chemo round #5 is on for tomorrow am (Tuesday), even though my red blood platelets were only 94. They are lowering the dose a little bit so I can keep on schedule, which I am glad about -- so let's pray that they recover quickly with minimal side effects again for this round.

THANKS & PRAISE GOD that the last round went so great; I am truly blessed. Praying for gentle hands and kind hearts for the needle guy tomorrow and a pleasant day like last time too. The DA says that I am doing amazingly well since the meds they are giving me are so strong; that is thanks to our GOD, I'm sure and faithful prayers of friends like you all and loved ones too.

DH loves his day-away activity program; gets so excited about going and I am glad for him. We just wish they had more days but I think 3 a week is so great really. I pray that we can find enuff days for him when we get back home too; we have one lined up already; and another club I am investigating that a friend is on the board that I think he might like.

I have had some pain in my right side: thought is was a strained muscle or a kidney problem, but turns out it is a kind of age-related arthritis or degeneration in my right hip and spine (a kind of wear & tear). The best thing is to help is to lose weight, but they want me to wait to tackle this when the chemo treatments are done. I have been successful making my daily menu healthier, so will continue that line with more lean protein, more salads for lunch, and more fruit for snacks & desserts.

PRAISE GOD for guidance and wisdom and strength in this area, as the steroids have caused a lot of hunger and weight-gain. Just these last two rounds to go -- almost there. On Thursday, we leave for a very long trip to Thunder Bay for our niece's wedding -- praying for a safe trip and lots of travelling angels to go with us too since it is about 19 hours each way, give or take an hour or two.

We will sleep over about 2/3 the way there, and go the rest of the way on Friday morning. I have never been there, so it will be a nice holiday-type excursion for me. Everyone is looking forward to it, and seeing our youngest sister and her DH again -- it has only been 20 years since we've seen them (they have been working all over the country). We will also see our great-nephew for the first time as well.

BIL, Steve -- is applying for a job tomorrow that he hopes he will get as a driver for people who need rides to & fro (like us). He has experience in this area already (with the disabled); and he was taxi driver in the past as well. He is certainly experienced and qualified, but has to pass a long qualification process (about four months). Praying that he is accepted and the LORD's blessing upon him as he pursues for this position.

THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS and kind words of support, friends. Time for bed as we have a very early 8 am chemo appointment tomorrow am ... :hug:

Rosebud , I am praying for Steve's job, not just for him but for his future passengers. How wonderful it will be to have an experienced Christian driver
I pray that your chemo goes well today and that you will get a compassionate person to insert the needle. I am asking for traveling mercy so you may have a wonderful trip and reunion with your sister and family.

Rosebud Since Bargoo prayed the exact words that I was going to, I will just come into agreement with her prayer for you in the Name of our Precious Lord Jesus Christ.

I know y'all are praying for Tony. He starts therapy today for his back, I would appreciate your prayers for this to go well and be successful. Thanks.

Prayers continuing for everyone here for prayers spoken and the unspoken ones. Blessings to all.

Trish, praying that Tony will have successful therapy for his back .

Thanks for the prayers for DH. His therapy went well. He was sore and I can tell from his moaning in his sleeping that he still is. However, we are getting ready for a cousin coming to town Friday that he hasn't seen in 20 yrs and he we spent most of the night and he continued when I went to bed at 3am cleaning. It has given us the reason to get our house back the way it was before all the kids moved in. I'm not good at getting things reorganized, but I'm good at keeping it that way so now I feel like I almost have my house back. Now I'm ready to tackle my bedroom and bedroom closet.

He found out from therapist that his tailbone is curved to the right side which probably causes a lot of his pain. Don't really know what that means once we take care of the other back problem. He goes back for therapy next Monday and Wednesday and the I understand that he will go once a week for a while. At least hope is in sight.

Prayers continue for all. Have a blessed day.

THANKS EVERYONE -- for all your prayers for my family and I; my chemo round #5 went terrific. The needle guy did fantastic; got him to stick with my right hand where the veins are bigger. I had no symptoms during the day at all; and we all had a great day chatting there.

One lady near me was very thin, weak, and ill -- wanted to put her name on here and forgot to write it down. I have been meeting so many new people lately and it is hard to recall everyone's names and their positions. So I am trying to write them all down; next time I will take a sticky note pad to write their names down. We are still praying for her as GOD knows who she is and she sure needs help: the lady with the pink hat and green outfit beside me will do, I'm sure.

I had more nausea in the middle of the night, so had to take a gravol pill. This was expected as the symptoms get worse with each round. Had swelling of gums the 3rd week so had to take some special mouth wash and a Benadryl allergy pill which worked great. I just used peroxide mixed with 50% water and that helped the mouth sores go away. They prescribed me a special mouthwash with antibiotics in it, but it wasn't covered and cost me $28.00 -- won't be refilling that; I'll stick with the peroxide at $3.00 and the allergy pills at about .50 cents each thanks. ;)

I forgot to take my steroids until 10:30 am and was wondering why I was having so much nausea -- that is what they are for: to take away the nausea and prevent vomiting. My doctor confessed to me on Monday that the steroids are making me gain weight (not just making us all hungry); they lower your metabolism which makes you gain weight. So I will be meeting with the dietician to see where I can shave off some calories in a healthy way but not go too low either. It may be that no matter how low I go, I will not lose. Some people lose so much they can't gain weight, but some of us stay the same or even gain; it depends on how your body reacts to the meds in your chemo treatment and the steroids. I have always had a slow metabolism so that makes it harder for me; but if you had a faster metabolism, ate light, or were very active -- you may have trouble keeping your weight up.

So, that's one more round down -- just one more chemo to go next month around the 17th I think. Will let you know as we go. Praying the symptoms won't be too bad while on our trip this week coming. Should be OK this week, but may start having some on the way home, around the 5-7th day in (June 1 and forward). Please pray that the symptoms/allergic reactions will be minimal at best -- thanks!

I am going to take my laptop with me so that I can keep in touch with you in the evenings or early mornings. We do plan some sight=seeing and eating in 1 or 2 special places, and I want to do a bit of shopping if I can. Everyone here is super excited about the trip; and I am mostly packed now -- just have to pack the tops, dresses, suit, and shirts so that they won't wrinkle too much.

UPDATE -- A man is coming at 3 pm to see me about that financial stewardship issue; says he has some ideas for me how to handle it that may help us, so we'll see what he has to say. The social worker did put in a recommendation on my behalf and asked for any fees to be waived, but we'll have to wait a while before that will be processed. Pray that the meeting goes well; and that the LORD gives me the right words to say. I only want to do what is right and wise in this case.

THANKS for your support and prayers; they help so much -- and THANK GOD for hearing and answering our prayers, as we had many answered this week ... the door handle on their car fixed for only $5.00; BIL's broken piano is being replaced; the pc's that broke/fell and crashed were replaced; errors fixed on the pc's; BIL's mother is doing really well: walking again and received monetary compensation for therapy and home support, and lots & lots of help from many groups and church people (PRZ GOD); plus many other blessings as well.

We must always remember to note the many answers to prayer and the blessings we do get, as sometimes other issues can blurr them out. I found keeping a gratitude journal helps us to keep track of the many answers we do get -- they often far outnumber the issues that come up. I think the problems just seem so big and insurmountable sometimes that you can feel overwhelmed when you are particularly hit hard like our family has been lately. Still we will PRAISE GOD and THANK HIM EVERY DAY, becuz we know HE is helping us and answering our prayers too.

Gotta finish packing now -- take care everyone & GOD BLESS ... :flow2:

I have a couple of prayer requests please...
first of all... my Beloved... James... he really needs a good job that he enjoys... and I also ask that you guys pray that God directs us in our relationship... that we would both be surrendered to HIS will and not our own...
and also for my job... I just relocated to Dallas... and my job is tough... super tough... so tough I'm afraid I may lose it because I'm not preforming like I should be...

thank you... praying for each of the requests as well....

ZION -- ^Prayers^ are on their way since last evening for you and your DH. The internet here was acting up so couldn't respond until this AM. Maybe you could find a friendly mentor at your company to help you with your job. :hug:


We are on our way early this am for our trip to my niece's wedding. Thanks for your prayers for travelling mercies and angel protection as it is a very long drive -- actually a 19-hour trip each way, but we will break overnight 2/3 way there to rest. Had our meeting with the SW yesterday: he seemed friendly and helpful, but I now have two different kinds of advice on our situation, so praying that GOD will give me clear wisdom & guidance as to what avenue is the best one for us. One suggested trusteeship, another one statutory guardianship (a very long, complicated & costly procedure), and many say go with a lawyer which could possibly be costly depending on what happens. This really is a complex issue with lots of consequences for our lives. Imagine having to report to a government body for every penny you spend of your own money and your spouses' becuz they are ill -- crazy, crazy, crazy! My BIL says big brother is well & alive here in Canada already ... no kidding! Please pray for me about this ... oh, the things I have read doing my research about this situation -- scary, scary, scary! :shrug:

Originally Posted by zionkoach:
I have a couple of prayer requests please...
first of all... my Beloved... James... he really needs a good job that he enjoys... and I also ask that you guys pray that God directs us in our relationship... that we would both be surrendered to HIS will and not our own...
and also for my job... I just relocated to Dallas... and my job is tough... super tough... so tough I'm afraid I may lose it because I'm not preforming like I should be...

thank you... praying for each of the requests as well....

Zion praying for a job for James and improved working conditions for you.
Praying that Zion and James will know and follow God's plan for their lives.

Rosebud, continuing to pray for this financial situation that has been thrust upon you. Asking God to reveal the right course of action for you.

Prayers going up for all requests. God bless!

I've been praying for concerns even though I haven't been posting.

Rosebud: On top of yours and you DH health issues you have to deal with the financial as well. My prayers for you that this will be resolved quickly.

Zion: Prayers for a job for James that he loves.

Trish: Glad to hear things are getting better. Prayers for complete healing.

A while ago I asked for prayer for my DIL who's due date was close. She delivered a beautiful baby girl on the 13th of May. We are very excited to have a grand daughter. Both are doing well. thanks for your prayers.

Prayers sent for all requests.

I haven't been here as much lately- seems like it's just one thing after another. I've been sick and going to the doctor and my lung condition finally seems to have cleared up but now I've got ear and jaw pain and the doctor said it was my teeth and the dentist said it's a nerve in my jaw and I have TMJ. My dog's had two vet visits for getting sick, my DH's dog had to be put down a week ago (cancer/old age) and my cat is in the vets office today after a particularly bad hypoglycemic episode. I'm just at my wit's end with all the bills, and also am worried I'm going to lose my cat soon. I just can't seem to keep his diabetes under control these days.

I read Rosebud's post about what Alice Cooper said, about how being Christian doesn't mean life will be easier, it'll be harder but God will help us. I guess I need to give it all over to God right now (and always, but sometimes I forget) because I feel overwhelmed right now.

Rosebud you are so right about if things are not made out like wills and POA's about government stepping in! Please everyone take the time and get things done ,please don't put it off as one of those things we need to do and never do it! It is so important!
I have not been here in a while was time on my computer but think that has been all taken care of. I sure got a lot of catching up to do!

Bootsie, welcome back !

Originally Posted by ronni62:
Prayers for all.

I'm so down right now I can't think of anything else to say, except that I'll be praying. Please keep Mom in your prayers. Looks like we'll be trying for a committal on Tuesday when the courthouse is open. Don't know if it will happen, but, after today, we know we have to do something. Thanks and God bless.

Rommi, did this take place ? What was the outcome. Praying for your Mom and you as well, I know this is a tough time for you. Praying that you will have peace as these hard decisions have to be made.

Hi, everyone. Saying prayers for all needs and will continue to lift you all up in Christ's name.

We didn't go to court when we thought we would. Mom seemed to be doing better for a few days. I guess I should know that's just the calm before the storm, so to speak. Apparently, she drove herself the 2 hours to Rochester, MN, and went to the ER at Mayo to try to convince them to refer her to a toxicologist to detoxify her from the 'poisons' that 'they' have been using on her. The good doctor immediately saw the real problem and she's now in a psych ward in a hospital in Minneapolis. We're being told that she will be there for a 'while'. I know she was in for a month the last time she was committed and I'm thinking this may be longer, because they told me it will take longer to get the court ordered meds, since they now have to cross state lines.

Please continue to pray that she'll become aware of the reality of her need for these meds. There's no way we can ever allow her to be off them again. She had taken the plates off all her electrical outlets looking for the 'gassing devices they were using to poison her.' When my DH, who's an electrician, showed her they were all normal outlets, she said she 'wasn't familiar with all this new technology-they must be able to cause these things to disintegrate by remote.' She went so far into her delusions that we're not actually sure the meds are going to work now. Permanent residential treatment had been talked about in the past, but we'll have to see what happens now. The social worker says she's calm but very obviously delusional as she walks around the halls.

Thanks for all your prayers. God's the only way she'll come to understand her absolute need for treatment. I don't know if we'll be involved in any hearings now as there have been enough doctors and social workers see her condition that it's out of our hands at this time.

Bootsie Hello there girl. Great to see you.

Ronni I pray that your Mom gets the help she needs and you will be able to have peace of mind.

Wilma Congratulations on the new grand daughter. So glad baby and Mommy are doing fine.

Dee I am so sorry you've had so much going on. I pray things will settle down for you soon.

Bargoo :wave:

Prayers continue for all.

Thank you Trish and Bargoo . Kinda having trouble with my computer writing it is crazy, so please excuse something that just don't look like I know what I am talking about. Been a crazy day, but got some what done. Told my husband tonight I am on a special diet , and I so hope he supports me. Ronni praying for your Mother. Dee, bless your heart , I pray our Lord Jesus shows favor upon you and your pets soon. Make sure there is no wheat in your cats food, that may help. Wilma congratulations on the new Granddaughter.

Rosebud hope you are doing better. Know you and your dear family are in my prayers much Christian love sent your way.

Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this thread, but I know God made me take notice of it. I don't know anyone here, nor do I know all of your circumstances. However, I know that when two or three are gathered in His name, He is in the midst. (Mat. 18:20) So I'm believing that God is moving and will move on our behalf and on behalf of our love ones. I pray that the Lord bless you all and bestow upon you great favor.

I humbling ask that you prayer warriors petition the throne of God on my behalf. For years, I've been experiencing hard times and disappointments in all areas in my life. However, I will only address my must crucial need. I've been dealing with unemployment and underemployment for years. I am in need of gainful employment. I have done everything to prepare for a new career, and I apply for job positions daily (yes, every day). But unfortunately, I have not been able to secure a full-time career position yet. I'm doing all that I can to keep from letting this prolonged negative situation put me under. I've tied a knot in the rope, and I'm hanging on for better days. However with all of the financial pressures on me, hanging on is hard work. I ask all of you who know how to petition God for a breakthrough to join me in praising Him and asking Him for gainful and good employment for me so that I may be blessed and be a blessing.

I thank you for your prayers and encouragement in advance.

Melissa

Game Changer Welcome to the group. You will meet some awesome people here. I pray that the dear Lord leads you to the awesome job of his choice that you can bring glory to his name. I love your faith and love being so strong for him and I am sure he does too!

Melissa, welcome, you will meet some great prayer warriors here.
I am praying that , with God's help, you will find the right job .

Melissa-Praying with you that God's blessing will shine on you with a career and bright opportunities. He does provide!

Hi everyone, I'm new here... I'm needing some prayer that my husband will support me in my weight loss decision. He wants me to be "soft" and continue to make him cookies, and that I can do... haha... but he seems rather unsupportive of things... I asked him to help me fix the axle on the stroller so I can get out for a walk during the day with my toddler and he just shrugs it off. He would like a dessert with his supper, so I make it for him, which I am okay with doing and not indulging myself, but then he presses and presses to try and get me to eat it too. I am trying to do calorie counting and I would like to spread out my calories throughout the day but lately I've just been not eating most of the morning to save all my calories for the evening so I don't have to deal with him pestering me to eat what he is eating, and while it is working, I don't really like doing it this way. I wish I wouldn't have to feel like I was "hiding" trying to lose weight, waiting to do a workout video until he is not at home, or making sure I am not writing down my calorie or exercise information while he is looking. I wish I could tell him, "Look, I stayed on plan today." I am super frustrated with all of these things.

We are recently relocated and I don't know many people in the area except for our immediate neighbors, and we have not found a church yet. My family is long distance, and are for the most part atheists and refuse to take most things I say seriously and think I am "wasting my life" because I won't consent to just putting my daughter in public daycares and schools and start my career and would rather be a stay at home mom and raise her myself. I don't really have anyone else to fall back on. I need some serious prayer support.

Dear MayDay, I can identify with your situation. It is painful when our love-ones do not support our efforts to improve our lives. They want to keep the status quo even if it is not healthy or positive because the status quo is familiar and comfortable. Change is not familiar and can be very uncomfortable, so sometimes people fight it. However, God is good and has infinite mercy and love to pour out on all of us. I'll pray that the Lord will provide for you a special time and place in which you can exercise in peace and without hindrance. I will also pray that God will grant you the power and the will to eat only what is healthiest for your body despite temptation or obstacles. I pray that your husband will come to recognize that eating right and exercising is not only helpful to you his wife but also for his daughter and for himself. I pray that God will open your husband's eyes to this truth soon. In the meantime, focus on the goodness of God and all He has already done for you. Believe me, this helps a weary woman to make it through the day. May you be blessed.

I just wanted to thank everyone for the encouragement and prayers you've provided for me. I'm very grateful. And when the Lord blesses me with my awesome career position, I probably won't need to post a comment on this forum. You guys will be able to hear me shouting HALLELUJAH from where ever you're located. ;-> No, seriously, I will definitely post a praise comment to let you know about the awesomeness of God, but I'll probably give out a shout of praise anyway so that my neighbors will know that God is good too. :-)

:welcome2: Melissa and MayDay14

Melissa I always believe that God has a "special" place that He wants us to work. So I pray that He will guide you to that place that He will give you a great job so you will be blessed so you can be the blessing you desire to be. I pray He will do a quick work for you. Blessings.

MayDay14 I went through that type of situation with my previous (now deceased) Hubby. He wanted me to lose the weight, but he would end up sabatoging it. I agree with Melissa and pray that your Hubby will see the importance of healthy eating, etc.

I pray that Rosebud is having a great time with her family on her trip.

Bootsie, Bargoo, Ronni and others :wave: Prayers continue for all.

I know I haven't been around 3FC in a bit, but I wanted to request prayers today for a friend of mine and her family.

Amy is the wonderful mother of 4 beautiful quadruplets. They were born at 25 weeks and 1 day after her organs began failing from HELLP Syndrome, and immediate delivery was required to save her life. One of her children, Delaney, has already passed away. Two of them (Sadie and Camden) are doing as well as can be expected, but Sydney is struggling. Her most recent update was:

Originally Posted by :
Sydney has taken a turn for the worst. She is very distended in her tummy. Her lungs have taken quite a hit. There is nothing more they can do for her. She can either stabilize-but outlook very concerning considering her organs have been through so much. If she gets worse, I will have to make the decision to DNR.
I wish I could breathe for her. I wish my heart could beat for her. I wish I could make it all better for her. My heart is breaking. Please world do not give up on her.

Please pray for strength for Amy, and that Sydney is strong and fights to pull through this. Thank you all so much...I want to surround those babies and their mother with all of the love and prayers I can muster.

Mandalinn-I'll be praying for Amy, Sydney, Sadie, and Camden, for healing, strength, comfort, and God's mercies on the babies' little bodies. Such a struggle, but He does provide. One of our missionary couples had twins very, very early (I think the largest one weighed about 1 pound) and God got them through. I'll be praying.

Prayers for all other requests as well. God bless, my friends:hug:

mandalinn. I will be praying for Amy and all her babies, Sydney especially.
Bless you, mandalinn for your concern for your friend.

Mandalinn, I'm sending up fervent prayers of healing, restoration and peace for Amy and her precious babies.

Mandalinn - Praying for Amy and her precious babies Sydney, Sadie, and Camden. Praying for God to comfort of the loss of the one baby and strength for her and the other babies to come through this situation and live long, happy lives.

Thank you all so much for the prayers. Sydney is still hanging on and fighting, and yesterday, Amy got to spend two beautiful hours with Camden against her skin for kangaroo care...and his stats stayed high almost the entire time.

Please keep praying for little Sydney and her mama to be strong.

mandalinn, good news I will continue to pray for Sydney that she will survive and thrive praying also for peace for Amy.

Continuing to pray for all & especially the babies.

Just to update my mom's status. There will be a hearing tomorrow for her to have a chance to finally agree to the meds willingly. If she won't agree, there will be a committal trial on Thursday, where they social workers anticipate that she will be committed for mental health treatment, including court ordered medication and food. I decided to go ahead and go with DH for his conference, as the DA said that, if they need me to testify, I can do it by phone. I tried to talk to Mom a couple days ago and she was very hostile. Debating calling again, as I don't want to make her madder again. So, could use some prayers for Mom, as well as travel mercies for DH and me, plus the boys will be on their own for the 4 days and doing their work and VBS, etc.

Thanks!