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Dear Freepers, I've never asked for prayers on FR, but I have to now. Would you please pray for my youngest daughter, who's 19? I am in tears because she was just diagnosed with a large nodule on her thyroid. I had mine removed to papillary cancer in '06, and I'm praying and hoping that she doesn't have to have hers removed as well. It tends to run in my family, my grandmother had hers removed too. She is a strong young woman, in college, and is a blessing to our family. She is scared for a variety of reasons...

Freepers, Just learned that an acquaintance of mine was killed while serving with the US Army in Iraq. Here's the DoD release:The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.Sgt. Robert T. Ayres III, 23, of Los Angeles, died Sept. 29 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany. Please pray for SGT Ayres' soul, and for the peace and healing of his family and friends. Thank you.

You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy." But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. -- Jesus of Nazareth Alright, FRiends. It's time to walk the talk. It's time to find out whether your faith is or isn't greater than your politics. THIS is the proving ground, and here...

<p>ATLANTA (AP) _ Atlanta police say at least five people are reported dead after a charter bus carrying a youth baseball team toppled off the Northside Drive bridge onto Interstate 75.</p>

Via email from Rob Eaton: Bishop Schofield was admitted to the hospital Sunday night. He has been diagnosed with gall stones and a light case of pneumonia in one lung. We would ask that at this time, you not visit him in the hospital and that cards be sent to the office: c/o June Waltenberger 4159 E. Dakota Ave. Fresno, CA 93726 They will be delivered to him daily. Thank you for your prayers on his behalf. Fr. Rob Eaton 1 Comments • Print-friendly • Print-friendly w/comments Posted December 4, 2006 - 3:40 pm Here are the prayers I posted...

GUINSAUGON, Philippines - High-tech gear detected "signs of life" Monday at the site of an elementary school buried under mud that swept down a hillside soaked by rain in the eastern Philippines, the provincial governor said. Sounds of scratching and a rhythmic tapping were picked up by seismic sensors and sound-detection gear brought in by U.S. and Malaysian forces, said South Leyte Gov. Rosette Lerias. Generator-powered lights were set up to allow teams of rescue workers to dig through the sludge during the night. "To me, that's more than enough reason to smile and be happy," Lerias said. "The adrenaline...

My best friend Rick just called and asked "Are you still on that prayer list thing?" Of course, I told him yes, and he passed along an urgent prayer request. His brother-in-law, Junior, has been fighting cancer for the past year and a half - he's put up a good fight, been in and out of remission, but today, there was a setback. Junior's platelet count was down to twelve. Rick advised me that the regular count is up around one hundred or so (I'm not a physician, so I'm not certain), but the count was definitely twelve. They performed...

Hi everyone - I got news last night that my younger brother Mike had a massive heart attack yesterday. He was recovering from an aneurism in his brain (an attack he had last year). They put him on a machine to help pump blood into his heart but they plan to disconnect him from the machine on Thurs.

<p>I forgot to duck. By the time most of us read this I will be on my way to Germany for treatment. The doctors have decided that I'm too severely injured to continue my job. I don't know when I be back stateside but I will let you know.</p>

Our dearest Uncle/Auntie Praise the Lord Some people attacked our pappa. Body injured. Two days ago 26 baptised. Anti christians tried stop. Before morning service over. Enemies knew late. Yesterday night they attack three families. One man serious. One house burned. Women and children burned. Knew this our pappa went see them. To our pappa we said not go. But our pappa said nobody else will go there, so our pappa went. Now we got news our pappa under trouble. Some believers saw. Our pappas body full blood. They took our pappa keep a home. There he rest. Our mummy,...

The doctors are attempting to move my son, Henry, from an oscillating venilator to a standard venilator. Normally, this would be a good development, but Henry is really struggling right now - I just got home from the hospital and my wife called from there (she's the night shift tonight). Any prayers or good thoughts you can send his way would be greatly appreciated.

This past Thursday I had a tumor removed from my brain, Unfortunately for me the initial biopsy (frozen section) performed during surgery came back positive for a nasty type of fast growing brain tumor. The final biopsy report on the entire tumor will be available this Wednesday. The surgeon has already told us not to get our hopes up for a more favorable report. I need a miracle at this point. Also need your prayers for myself AND my dear precious wife of 30 years. Thanks/Ed

Thirty elementary school children died of food poisoning yesterday after eating a native delicacy made from cassava flour at the San Jose Elementary School in Mabini town, Bohol. San Jose Vice Mayor Ester Tabigi said authorities had not yet determined exactly how many children had fallen ill, but at least 50 were still in critical condition last night in various hospitals in the nearby towns of Ubay and Talibon. Some children were brought as far as the provincial capital of Tagbilaran City, some 100 kilometers from Mabini. Reports said the children, mostly second and third-grade pupils, started complaining of stomach...

DEAR FREEPER SAINTS, dear brother bill has cancer. this after a history of heart problems. he has been a servant to his local church body and too the service of the kingdom for over 60 years. bill was told he has about 60 days before he goes home. he was the church cook at fellowship time until he mentored alpha to take up the task. prayers for his comfort till he goes to the far banks and prayers for calmness of spirit for his devoted wife mabel. i will send this too thee family for their comfort. please ping your...

All,   Fellow FReeper, Henry Lee II, spent the weekend in the hospital with a dangerously low blood platelete count (1-2k vs 100-400k which is normal).  While he was released late Sunday, he's been back to the E.R. several times since then with spontaneous nose bleeds.   He's been diagnosed with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, which may take care of itself, or may require surgery.  He's also had a bone marrow biopsy to rule out leukemia or another malignancy.   Please keep him and his family in your prayers, and pray for a high platelete count in his future blood tests....

We have received notification of a perfect bone marrow match for Ethan!!!If all goes well, he will be admitted to Boston Children's Hospital on 3/11/05. This is a miracle!!Please pray for Brian and Carolyn as they go through this wih Ethan. Also please pray for the donor.. that all will go well with him. We are so thankful for your prayers over these past months! One last thing... please pray that Ethan's body will accept this new marrow so that he can grow into the man he was meant to be .Thanks again

SEND PRAYER REQUESTS AND JOIN WITH US FOR FULL NIGHT PRAYER ON 11th & 51 HOURS CONTINUOUS FASTING PRAYER ON 21st to 23rd of FEBRUARY. Please pray for an All Night Prayer of Salem Voice Ministries in India on 11th (Friday) evening 6 pm to 12th (Saturday) morning 6 am. Kindly pray for this full night prayer service and if you can, join with us in prayers by the spirit. When you pray, or joining with us in our full night prayer by the spirit, please pray for the following names and the prayer subjects. During our full night prayer...

My Mother was admitted in critical condition Sunday morning to an ICU unit in the Midwest. I was told at 3:00 p.m. that she was stable, not to bother flying back "yet" and that she'd be monitored in ICU for a few days, but since then she has had to have CPR performed on her several times. She requested they stop resusciating her sometime around 10:00 PST although they kept it up anyway (yeah brave nurses and docs!) so that a local sibling could get to the hospital in time. Her blood pressure is normally very low, and it's dropped...

I know there are many serious life and death things going on in our lives and this one, is not overtly that. However, it is a point of grace. Please remember Jordan today. He tries out for the high school baseball team. Something he has literally, quite literally, prayed about every day of his little life, since he first picked up a bat. He prays to make the team "if it is Your will". So often what seems small to us as grown ups, looms large in smaller eyes. It will be life changing for him, and as mothers, we...

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Sister Grace Marie is requesting prayers for her Mother Margaret Ihlenfeldt who is gravely ill with cancer. Please pray that God's mercy, grace, and wisdom will touch Margaret, and give her courage and peace. Please pray that Grace Marie, and her family who are gathered around her Mom will be strengthened by God's love at this difficult time. If you ever watch EWTN, and you've heard prayers said by a young woman with an English accent-that's Grace Marie. She asked me to post this as she knows Freepers are uber-prayer warriors.

I would like to ask for prayers for my father. He has a very unsual condition. He had heart surgery two years ago and was released from the hospital with nearly 20 lbs. of fluid retention. This ultimately developed into pnenmomia and the ensuing coughing was violent enough that he tore the wires that had been used to wire his sternum after the surgery. I guess this is extremely rare. He is very uncomfortable now and he has something akin to spasms in his chest from this condition. He went back to his surgeon and was told they could re-operate...

Free Republic Christians, I am writing with several urgent prayer requests. Since 1994 I have had the opportunity and privilege to teach at new evangelical seminaries, Bible colleges and Christian Universities that have opened up throughout the former USSR since the fall of communism. To make a long story short, I have once again been asked to return this fall to Chernivtsi, Ukraine in order to teach the following four courses at a theological institute located there: Missions, Evangelism and Discipleship, Apologetics, Teaching Principles and Methods and lastly, the Book of Revelation beginning September 15, 04 to December 15, 04....

I could use some prayers from my fellow FR Prayer Warriors. A little over a year ago, I had dislocated my knee cap. The doctor said if it happened again, they would have to go in and anchor it down. Well, yesterday it completely blew out. Just as I was standing up, my knee just "went" and my knee cap ended up on the outside of my leg. It stayed like that for 3 hours. I had to go to the hospital in an ambulance and it took the ER doctor 3 attempts of trying to jam it back into...

I am here to ask for prayers for my son, Michael. He is 20 years old. He was on his way back to school at Job Corps in Kentucky. When he left, we thought he was having an asthma attack. I thought it was just nerves causing it. During his flight to Nashville, he had such a hard time breathing, the flight attendants gave him oxygen. They almost turned the plane around. An ambulance at Nashville took him to the hospital. It turns out he has blood clots in both his lungs. Thankfully, they are small and the doctor expects...

A little over a month ago my dad was diagnosed with inoperable cancer in his left lung. The plan was to go through chemo to try and bring it under control. He has since undergone one round of chemo. The other day he took a turn for the worse and had to be rushed to the hospital, he was very pale and had to be rushed to the hospital because of shortness of breath. He now is unconscious and on life support. In addition to having double pneumonia he has several blood clots, one of which is lodged in his...

Andy was gravely injured by a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) while riding in a Bradley fighting vehicle. He was on an early morning patrol near Samarra, Iraq with his platoon. His head injuries were treated by neurosurgeon Dr. Richard Gullick and the medical team of the 31st Combat Support Hospital in the field at Balad, Iraq. Latest News: Andy remains in critical condition. Immediate prayer concerns for Andy: (1) fever of 103 degrees (2) risk of blood clots because of his prone position. In order to perform medical tests today, all sedation was stopped. Andy has definite motor response to...

It is with a sad heart that I bring this update about Fr. Phil. Today sometime, Phil's family are moving him to the nursing home in the area for hospice care. My understanding is that he has not been awake since yesterday. It is a time for prayers for Phil, his family and for us his parish.

The body of my son Vincent died today. His soul like a small child was taken into the arms of Christ Jesus the Lord.At the time of the death of his body our friend the Maronite priest was present and we all witnessed a great shining from within him. I held him as he breathed his last breath in this world, and I trust Our Lord Jesut Christ held him as he breathed his first breath in that land where there is no crying or grief but life everlasting. I thank all of you for your prayers. I beg your...

I am PINGING you all tonight because we have had a tragedy in our family today.   My little sister (Renee, 33) and her husband (Kirk, 39) were expecting their first child today.  Renee was induced this morning at a hospital in Grand Rapids, MI.  She was having normal contractions for about three hours and then after her water was broken she began to bleed heavily.  She was rushed in for an emergency C-Section and although the baby was delivered within 4 minutes she had lost too much blood for them to revive her. My niece, little Samantha Sangsland is now in...

I have created a public register of "bump lists" here on Free Republic. I define a bump list as a name listed in the "To" field used to index articles. Free Republic Bump List Register

I got some devastating news, twofold today. One, I have lost my current job with Home Depot. I am still trying to wrap my head around that. But number two is even worse. My wife no longer feels she can rely on me, even though God knows I try the best I can, and things were going smoothly until right now, but she has called it quits on our marriage. It hurts me very much to actually be writing this in a public forum, but I am not sure what else to do. My lifeline, my reason for living, has...

4:50p ET. Please pray for my stepfather who right now is in surgery at the Univ of Pittsburg PA Medical Center having a liver transplant. Surgery started at 11am and if all goes ok it will be done around 9pm. Thanks.

Please pray for my 4 year old niece, Sarah. She was diagnosed with leukemia this morning. Please also pray for her mom, dad, sister and brother that they might have the strength to get through this trial. (Mods...1st post, please correct as needed.)

My wife is having surgery tomorrow to reconstruct her right thumb joint. She will be in a cast for about seven weeks. She is also scheduled to start a new job Monday, 7-26. Stress levels are elevated. Any help greatly appreciated.

News Trooper finds road fatality was his wife GINNY MacDONALD News staff writer A state trooper responding to an accident where two people died Thursday in Choctaw County discovered one of the victims was his wife. Billie Gilliland, wife of trooper Chuck Gilliland, was killed at 12:47 p.m. in the head-on collision. The name of the other driver killed was not available late Thursday. The wreck happened on Alabama 10 near the Mississippi state line in the Lisman community. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said. There were no passengers. Advertisement Trooper Gilliland has been assigned to...

Senate Floor Statement on the Federal Marriage Amendment 07/13/04 We present here the remarks made on the floor of the U.S. Senate by Gordon H. Smith (R-OR) on July 9th during consideration of the Federal Marriage Amendment. Senator Gordon’s comments epitomize the kind of statesmanship desperately needed in this country at this time. At the bottom of this article we have listed the names of senators who must hear a loud and clear signal from the people they represent regarding this vital issue. A Legal Framework That Protects Children [Editor's Note: Part Two of Mary Kochan’s article “Spiritual Communication:...

Freeper Marcellinus is requesting our prayers for her grandson, Gabriel, who is only 5 month old. He was rushed to the Emergency Room at their hospital this afternoon. More details to follow! In the meantime, please post your prayers for this beloved child, named for the Archangel, Gabriel, who announced to Our Blessed Mother that she was to be the Mother of God.

I am having a dilema, and could use some prayers. I am looking for a job, have been for 2 years. I have been working for a temporary agency and that has been taking care of the majority of my bills. I was getting leap for my gas and had not been receiving bills for my gas for months. When I finally got a bill last week, it was a disconnect notice. I called them right away and told them I would pay the bill when I got my paycheck the next Friday. I paid it like I said I...

Update on my niece Emma. Doctors say she is in a coma, another says she isnt. There is still some bleeding in the back of her brain. They removed part of her front temporal lobe and periatal(sp?)lobe. Some good news is she responds to touch and when light is shined in her pupils they react. Doctors dont know yet how her brain functions will work if she recovers, her brain can compensate with the missing parts or it may not its a wait and see situation. I am thinking of setting up a fund so my sister can devote all...

Please PRAY for REV. PAUL WICKENS, Roman Catholic priest and pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua traditional Catholic chapel in West Orange, NJ. Word was received from the hospital this evening that Father's cancer has progressed for the worse, and he possibly has only a few hours left to live. In your charity, please put aside a few minutes tonight and offer some prayers for this wonderful Traditional priest, for a miracle or for the repose of his soul in Christ. A Rosary would be great, or a chaplet to St. Anthony -- Fr. Wicken's patron. The chaplet prayers are...

Today, we have est. a day of prayer for Charlie. He is an 8 yr. old boy who is in the hospital. He is on a respirator and has brain dammage. Anyone who is interested in lifting him up to Jesus is welcome. we are praying for a full recovery and want to be reunited with Charlie.We feel that he is experiencing intimacy with the Master,but will return to us. pray for strength for Chuck and Mary Jo. The enemy wants them to believe that there is no hope,but they are trusting in God to rebuild Charlie. thanks everybody and...

Ladt night I asked for prayers on my baby niece Emma, please continue them. Today she is having a catscan done to see if the surgery went well. I have learned that Tom, my sisters boyfriend has been charged with child abuse for Emmas injuries. I hope this isnt true, but I realize that even the best of people can have the worst tendencies. I will keep you guys updated, and keep the prayers coming.

Today I received some sad news my baby niece Emma who is 11 months old fell off a couch and hit her head on a marble coffee table. The doctors found a severe brain injury and she fractured her skull. They operated on her for eight hours and had to remove parts of her brain and skull. She is in very critical condition right now and the next couple of weeks will be very important. My sister Jaime, Emmas mother, has lost two children already and she cannot afford to lose another one. Please pray for her and her baby...

    For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.     Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!       Welcome to the FR Canteen!!     Tomkow6 and the guys have been running-a-muk and it's time once again for a remodel of the Canteen.  After all of the food fights, keggers and mud wrestling matches, things started to get a bit crusty. So it's out with the old and in with the new! Input on the thread is more than welcomed and...

Greg Summers (aka Sultan88) paased away this morning in a Petersburg, Virginia hospital. He's been sick for some time, but this news came as a total shock to me. Greg was a kind, gentle man, who had a passion for all things that make America great...I am honored to consider him a good FRiend and he will be greatly missed by myself and all those who got to know his wisdom and sense of humor on FR.com. This is simply devastating news!! My prayers go out to his family, including his son who we've come to know as 'yankhater" around...

I received this FReepmail from Dominick. Please pray for his father. My Father needs Prayer badly. From Dominick | 07/08/2004 6:30:37 AM PDT new You do the Ping list? My father, Frank, was sticked with MS at about 45, twenty years ago. Since then he has developed Heart disease, diabeties, and the MS has been worse. This week, he had a problem with Heart pain, and they did an emergency Catherization. They can't use more stints, and catherization won't do much more. He is undergoing some sort of counter pulse treatment. I think the most important thing is Prayer, to...

My Dad needs your prayers - and a card, if you could. After successfully battling colon cancer 4 1/2 years ago - and 3 follow up surgeries to correct problems with his colostomy - he was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, with tumors on his spine and lung. He started radiation treatments on one tumor but became too weak to get out of the house. We will be bringing in hospice care in a few days. Your prayers for comfort are appreciated. Why a card? My Dad is a collector of things. My local FReeper friends that have seen his...

As usual the media got it wrong. This little girl if a very good friend of our family - my daughter in particular. She is in very critical condition in USA's Womens and Childrens Hospital. My wife just spoke with her mom and it is unknown it Tashina will survive. She has very severe head trauma and the doctors are running out of options to get the swelling under control. Nothing has worked yet, and she may not make it through the day. She does not know that her Dad dies in the crash. PLEASE break out the prayer PING...

To be voted on July 15 or sooner. Could be moved to this week. Stop the activist, runaway Judiciary. Sign the petition to protect marriage now. Time is of the essence.