Prayer Request thread, 7/1

the good hearts of FR | 7/1/06 | Knitting a Conundrum

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Prayer Needs:

Prayer requests for members of our armed forces:
Tracey, Sgt. Kevin Downs (injured), stm, nckerr, Jason

freema asks:" I beg your prayers for the Haditha Marines, the Hamdaniya Marines  known as the Pendleton 8, the Ishaqi Marines who were recently cleared, and their families."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1649656/posts?page=25#25
An update on the Hamdaniya Marines:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1651033/posts

freema also asks: "I have had a request to contact the USMC Ping List to ask you keep up the heat on the subject of the Haditha Massacre Accusations, as FReepers are investigating every nook and cranny, and to request any new information be directed to FReeper backhoe."

Prayers for the two servicemen who were found dead, and their families and associates.


Special Ongoing Prayer Requests:

Prayer Vigil for the nation and its leaders - please consider joining us in a 24 hour a day prayer vigil to lift up our leaders and pray for our country, especially on the immigration issue, and other pressing matters:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1640434/posts

Please pray about the situation with North Korea's missle test.


Please remember to pray for our military.  Between dealing with the enemy overseas, and the enemies of the military at home, they need our prayers and good wishes and support.  Epecially remember those who are being unfairly impacted by the recent press scandal mongering.

Prayers for all those men and women working on wildland fire situations across the country.  On June 18, we passed the 3 million acres burned mark, which is about 2 million acres more than average.

RexFamilia posts about a program to pray for the safety of America:   Every evening at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (8:00 pm Central) (6:00 pm Pacific), give one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for peace in the world.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1620365/posts

A Freeper asks us  to remember Tony Snow in our prayers in his job as White House Press Secretary.

delphinium  is asking for prayers for her and all who work in the pro-life movement.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1624689/posts
Please lift up the following in your prayers today: 

Prayers for Mary Elizabeth, who is a Benedictine Oblate, who is having much physical and spiritual pain and problems.

Please continue to remember ZacsMom in your prayers.

Prime Choice asks: Please add my sister-in-law Renee to your prayer request thread.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1657490/posts

murphyb has this request for a small boy:  A 3 yr old nephew of a friend was admitted into the hospital b/c he started having trouble walking. They conducted a CT and found out he has a tumor on or near his brain stem. .  Update: There is now some hope for this little guy. The doctors are now saying that he should have a 40-60% chance of survival. That sounds bad but they all thought that it would be much less. They say that if the tumor had been 2 centimeters lower on the brain stem, his chances would have been 0-5%. The doctors are now trying to decide how to proceed with chemo or radiation.

Knitting a Conundrum reports and asks: My Asthma doctor says he thinks I don't have real asthma, but instead something called "vocal cord dysfunction" where the vocal cords spasm in ways that can block one's air. This can be caused by stress, irritants, and a number of things, but the good thing is that one can learn to control the spasm reaction through breathing exercises and other things.  Going to consult with my primary care doc and see if we can't get to the bottom of this.  Prayers that I can get this under control.

Jaded asks us to remember the following in our prayers:
Fr. Mike, recovering from surgery. 
Deb- starting chemo. 
Beth, Gabby and Claribeth- moving to Chicago so Gabby and Claribeth will be near their Dr. Both kids have Chiari Malformation
Glenda who has stage 4 brain cancer and breast cancer as well as her kids Debbie and Michael. The kids are grown but they are having a really hard time. Also Charles and Tina who are trying to help her and the kids.

From happymom: A quick request of my own: my daughter Christina is in the hospital. For the past couple weeks she has been saying she couldn't eat or drink anything because she felt like she was choking. Finally this weekend she as admitted because she was so dehydrated she couldn't keep anything down even when she tried. It turns out today that her EEG showed she is having seizures and that could explain the choking feeling. That makes sense to me, since I have two other children with epilepsy. I'm not sure I want to bring her home from the hospital yet, though, if she still can't eat and drink, or we'll just be back in by this weekend. On the other hand, I've only gotten to see the rest of my family for about 5 minutes a day, and I'd like to get home. But whatever will be best for her. I've got to get back to the hospital now so I won't be able to reply till tomorrow at least. Thank you so much.

Please remember Noelle, who is having great difficulty finding a job.

TexasTaysor informed us that his friend Rick who we have been praying for has passed away. Prayers for all  who have been touched by his passing.

Please remember Bigg Red, who is recuperating from knee surgery that went well. 

NYTexan tells us that Flyer is in the hospital having tests for what may be a serious condition:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1654047/posts?page=219#219

MonicaG is asking for prayers for her godson Joshua who was in a bicycle accident but is doing better.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1654186/posts

Please continue to remember LadyX in your prayers. 

Sad news from phatus maximus. He has informed me that his wife has misscarried, and he asks for prayers for the both of them, and that they will be able to have a successful pregnancy in the future.

Please remember a friend of Alamo-girl's, whose mother has passed away from cancer.  We had been praying for her on the list.

Please continue to remember meanie monster's friend Hexe, who has late stage cancer.  She has posted a picture of her friend  here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1652424/posts?page=10#10

mariabush informs us that one of our freepers (pepperdog)had cataract surgery.  "Ordinarily, this is a simple procedure, but she only has one eye, and that is the one with the catarac. This is a very special SIL and I would appreciate your prayers. "  Please continue to remember her while she is healing.

Update from unionblue83 on  Baby Kendall. "Baby Kendall is infection-free so far and home with mom, dad and big brother. All seems to be going well and I continue to pray for all of them. Thank you all for your prayers and support; they truly are "heard"."

(orignial thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1642425/posts)

Prayers for Rte66 and her situation with her neighbors.

CaPagrl has this request:  "I just found out a few minutes ago that there is a bed available for me in the Labor & Delivery unit and I will (God-willing) be delivering my new son today. However, this pregnancy has been filled with complications and I've had to switch doctors late in the game (literally yesterday) in addition to switching hospitals - instead of our local hospital, we'll be traveling an hour away to a major medical center.

My son is measuring rather large and my local OB refused to let me attempt a natural childbirth because of that fear. Two weeks ago, an ultrasound showed Logan (the baby) measuring 9 lbs., 1 oz. - and I was only 36.4 weeks along! Last Monday, the same technician meausured Logan at 10 lbs. 5 oz. (gulp!). ... Anyway, we went to the medical center yesterday and met with a new OB who ordered an ultrasound - this time, Logan measured at 9 lbs., 10 oz. meaning they would let me try a natural birth!! So, I am thrilled and also terrified - my original OB has told me so many horror stories in his attempt to justify a c-section as the only option that I've been having nightmares all week.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1652377/posts

Update from Hi Heels on ZacsMom:

I got a call from ZacsMom's husband Tom this evening. ZM is going into surgery tomorrow to remove stage 3 cancerous growths from her lungs and lymph nodes. Her previous surgery removed a 6cm growth and a portion of one of her lungs. If she is stable after the surgery, they will proceed with chemo and radiation. The growths that tested negative for cancer previously were next to the growths that now test positive at stage 3. She has a great deal of trouble breathing and tires very easily. Tom is also kept busy with his elderly father who took a fall last week and was hospitalized for breaking a bone under his eye. So, Tom is caring for him as well. Please keep this family and ZM especially in your prayers over the next several days. If ZM gave you her mailing address, please be sure to send her a card. If not, FReepmail me and I will have Tom contact you. Thank you for all your prayers for this wonderful lady.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1624431/posts?page=128#128

Knitting a Conundrum asks:  Please pray that everything about our move to Boise in the fall goes smoothly...I'm a bit overwhelmed by what needs to be done, and I have a lot of stuff to do and keep getting asthma attacks (related to stress and just the products I need to use to get the jobs done), and we're having some problems with the house we've been renting out and plan to move into.    I'd really appreciate it.

Ciexyz has a friend who needs prayer: "Prayers requested for Dave, a friend of mine who is back in the hospital with Lyme Disease. This has been going on for over a year, he's been in and out of the hospital numerous times, has had bad reactions to the drugs they've used to try and treat this problem. Your prayers are much appreciated."

Tertiary01 requests: "My step daughter who spent her military duty down in Panama, recently had her half brother murdered by jerks trying to steal his car. She is still inconsolable and could stand your prayers."

MissEdie has this update on Clint: " I wanted to update all of you on Clint's condition. His mother and I appreciate all of your prayers, however it is not looking good. His mom just got back from the hospital and the doctors are preparing her for the worst. Clint is not responding to the antibiotic being used to treat his staph infection. On Friday there was a glimmer of hope, his fever had broken. He is on the ventilator and it is doing all of his breathing for him. Freepers please pray hard for him, Clint is only 14 years old, and he has been in the hospital battling pneumonia. Please continue to pray for him and his mother! She is very frightened, and so am I."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1648766/posts

BellStar asks: "We need to ask for your prayers again. Chelsey fever is back.. 103.5 and she had more blood clots in her vomit. Please God guide these doctors. "

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1639827/posts?page=83#83

WV Mountain Mama posts this good news about the baby who needed the heart transplant:

I have great news!!! I got a card from Ada's mom, Ada received a heart on 6/4/06 and is doing very well!!! She said to please pass on her most heartfelt thank you for all of the prayers. She knows that you all helped so much, and they meant so much to her family. She knows that Ada is in God's plans and Hands.
 
http://http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1627087/posts?page=137#137

New Update on Big  Frank:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1639500/posts?page=107#107
Update from Sally's Concerns on her sister Alexis the Bengal Kitty:  "She's had the pre-cancerous lump removed from her breast and we should have the pathology report later today (Monday, the 12th), she's had another ultrasound for the tumour on her ovary and it hasn't grown since the last one 2 months ago and finally, she had more blood work done and the blood test which tests for the ovarian cancer marker came back as normal. While it's too early to start celebrating it's not ovarian cancer, I'm still extremely grateful to all of the wonderful FReepers for their prayers for both of us.
Army MP Retired updates us on his wife.

" Update on my Anita. Friends, yesterday we received bad news in that the cancer is in fact invasive and it was not contained only to the tumor that was removed last week. She must now have a complete mastectomy. That will happen next Thursday, followed by extensive chemotherapy. Pathology will then determine the likelihood the cancer has spread elsewhere and dictate what further testing is necessary.  We continue to be grateful for our many blessings and for your prayers."

good news update on LibreOuMort

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1612084/posts?page=195#195

Mrs. Liberty is asking:  "Would you please add my friend "Mike C" to your list? He is suffering from Primary Pulmonary Hypertension. In 1998, he was given three years to live, but has survived thus far. Unfortunately, he cannot have a heart/lung transplant--does not qualify. His health has been up and down over the years. He felt well enough to visit family and friends in Florida a few weeks back, but has told me that he is recently experiencing breathing problems. He is afraid, and I am, for him. He is a dear, dear friend who gives his big heart to everyone.."

FrdmLvr writes:

My 17 year old daughter Molly was involved in a serious automobile accident on May 26. She is still in critical condition in ICU. We have experienced one miracle already, by God's grace she survived the crash. Please pray for her full recovery. Thank you... Julie

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1643026/posts A friend of mine is dealing with a potentially threatening situation and would like to be lifted up in prayer.

Sally'sConcerns posts: "Update: I'll be having surgery on June 28th on 2 different locations on my digestive tract. I'll be in the hospital for a minimum of 7 days. The additional testing I've undergone shows the initial surgery to correct the perforated ulcer was done incorrectly, part of the initial ulcer is still there and there is extensive scar tissue which shouldn't be there. I have precancerous lesions in my esophagus which will not be cured by surgery so I'll have to be monitored every 3 months by having a camera inserted down my esophagus and stomach. They will remove 60% of my stomach which will leave me open to hypoglycemia. Also, I'll have a feeding tube inserted during surgery which will remain until my physician is satisfied my stomach is capable of handling regular food. The feeding tube is required as I'm already somewhat underweight and they feel I need additional nutrition. The feeding tube will remain in my stomach even after I'm released from the hospital.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1642250/posts?page=15#15

Please keep FReeper SoFarRight, BlackbirdSST's wife in your prayers. She has started chemo, and BlackbirdSST tells us: "While the diagnosis on my wife is still pretty grim, she/we are fighting tooth and nail. We are lucky in the sense that we moved to an area (Billings, MT), that has one of the most highly rated Cancer Centers in the Nation. We had no idea. These people are GREAT! She is participating in a treatment clinical trial and study group, and she is recieving the most advanced Chemo treatments known (Avastin)and some others, whose name escapes me at the moment. "

Original thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1619264/posts

Please remember a friend of mine who is having a really rough time financially as she struggles to raise her children. Please join me in praying that her financial troubles will resolve in a way that lets her meet her needs and take care of her family, that the doors open that she needs to do this, and that she can find peace of mind while dealing with this difficult time Brad's Gramma tells us that Beth, the mother of baby Logan who so many have prayed for is having serious health issues with Menieres Disease. Keep her in your prayers.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/962162/posts?page=12275#12275

Please pray for Donna who has cancer that has spread into her hip and lung. Please pray for a friend of mine who is having a flareup of a chronic condition she has.

Salvation needs to be lifted up in prayer due to some health issues at this time.

One of our freepers has a son in dire need of being lifted up as he struggles with personal issues.

Please continue to remember in your prayers/ (if you have updates on these please let me know):

Jacob,Fightin' Spirit, Jason,  Paul Weyrich, LibreOuMort, Noah, Mary Secretary, James, cgk, Haim, Paul and Lynette, Don, Carol, alnick,  PastorBooks, Mable,  Jeffrey_D, Linda AND her son, Paul and Denise, GAB-1955, Freeper's mom with emphysema,. redgolum's cousin's fiance, Awestruck's daughter,  mak5's wife Mary,  Fr. Karl Pulvermacher,
Bassalope's brother David, MILESJESU and his mother, Fudd Fan's sister, ladtx's wife, Loyalist's Dad, Dawn, the police officer with hemochomatosis, Hexe, Huntress' cousin Carol, MamaB's husband, Aggie Mama's father, DLfromthedesert, Franky's cousin John and family, Eagle6's sisters, Muleteam1's mother, MozartLover's MIL,
HoustonCurmudgeon's SIL, Carol, Tuscaloosa Goldfinche's son and father, Denise, Alan, BearWash, Howlin

If you know anyone who needs prayer, and would like me to add them to this list, drop me a message or post it on this thread.

If you have updates, please drop me a freepmail or post it here.

Please let me know if you would like to be pinged when this is posted or if you would like me to take you off the ping list.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Lord, hear our prayer, and let our cry come to thee, and hold us close in the palm of your hand. Without you, we are nothing.

Amen.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

prayer request ping!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Your prayer requests have been listed on or linked to the prayer request roundup thread today.

Feel free to ping or add updates to the thread. God bless

[Ciexyz]

Prayer ping.

[Alamo-Girl]

I join in prayer for all of these!

[La Enchiladita]

Amen, freema.

Fervent prayers offered for our brave troops who endure, who sacrifice and prevail.

[fatima]

Amen La Enchiladita.

[La Enchiladita]

Prayers for a safe and successful Space Shuttle launch.

Less than one hour to Discovery launch.

[freema]

And here, we have the third "Amen".

Thank you.

[Zacs Mom]

Thank you!! Thank you all for so very much!!!

Sorry the updates have been so few and so far between .... mostly that is because I've been in a great deal of discomfort lately and getting onto the computer is not something I do with ease any longer. I was hospitalized again this past week for another blood transfusion and CT SCAN - and also to have a medi-port that was implanted a couple of months ago removed ... not because it was no longer needed but because it had shifted and was causing a great deal of pain. That area is still really sore now because of the new incisions rather than unstoppable and unintended movement of a chest implant.

The cancer appears to be of a very aggressive nature and is growing thicker in the upper lung nod area. We've hesitated a bit on starting the chemotherapy treatments because chemotherapy can be so devastating on a body's blood works....my oncologist has been worried that since my blood work ups are currently so bad the chemotherapy might actually kill me rather than help me, so he has wanted to delay them until we could get my blood counts up closer to what they would be id they were normal. I actually had my first 3 hour chemotherapy treatment yesterday and am scheduled for another 3 hour session next Friday
~ as I understand it, based upon extensive comparative studies of these two relevant blood work ups we will then try to decide where we go from there.

I felt pretty crappie last evening, too. As I mentioned above, I've been experiencing a great deal of pain lately and, on top of that, I seem to have have lost my appetite completely (probably because I've been suffering from an ongoing case of nausea and vomiting when food is offered (and, no, for the record, I've never had an eating disorder) Whenever I do manage to eat and keep it down, I then suffer from intense intestinal cramping and major diarrhea which seems to continue to cause my weight to drop at a worrisome rate. This morning I seem to be experiencing some sort of what well may be an allergic reaction to the drugs given in the Chemotherapy because I itch all over! From my neck to my waist, from my wrists to my shoulders and from my ankles to butt in the back. (such itching is listed in the Chemotherapy information as an Uncommon side effects of Chemotherapy.

I cannot begin to tell you, FRiends, how helpful it is to know that there are special people out there who are remembering me (and my family) in their prayers. It means the world to us and helps us always to remember to focus our prayers on much larger issues than simply our own current issues.

[8mmMauser]

Our Sunday prayers continue and especially for your own health today.

8mm

[Grampa Dave]

We love you lady and your courage is an example for all of us.

Hang in there and keep us posted when you feel like it.

Time for some good news for you!

[Fawnn]

Thank you for the update.

You remain in my prayers....

[potlatch]

I'm SO glad to hear from you ZM!! You are in our hearts and our prayers every day. I think of you often and of all that you are going through. Carol

[bitt]

pinging everyone I can think of, so that they can "see" you.

[potlatch]

Thankyou bitt, ZM pinged me.

[pookie18]

My prayers are with you, as always, Zacs Mom!

[DrewsDad]

Great to hear from you ZM!!!

You are still in our prayers. We will pray for strength, energy, and the peace that comes from knowing that God is still in control.

[new cruelty]

Heard and noted, bitt. Thank you for the ping. My prayers are with you, Zacs Mom!

[bitt]

we actually DO think of you every day; every time I see a great PS, I wish you could enjoy it at that minute with a ping...

We have worried and prayed and we will continue...you are special to us, you are ours.